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Post by Pina on Aug 8, 2008 21:28:02 GMT -5
((The cbox isn't working for me, ya'll. I'm in the old chat, if you're interested.))
*Pina swallowed hard and bit her lip to keep from cringing at the sight of him. She wasn't disgusted, but filled with a horrified pity and guilt. This had been her fault, and she hadn't been there for him...*
"Hi dad."
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Post by Erik on Aug 9, 2008 15:24:42 GMT -5
Finally, out of curiosity, Erik let his eyes wander over her, looking for some sign of damage. He had not seen her, after all.
"You are well," he sighed, relieved. "Megan had said, but I could not be certain..."
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Post by Pina on Aug 9, 2008 17:23:13 GMT -5
*She smiled a little.*
"No, I'm fine. I, um- I never got to thank you."
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Post by Erik on Aug 10, 2008 11:12:53 GMT -5
Even with his grotesque appearance, Erik could not hide the slight frown.
"No doubt you were otherwise occupied,” he said. "I am surprised you can bear to look upon Erik even now."
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Post by Pina on Aug 10, 2008 13:20:36 GMT -5
"Dad, please, don't be like that," *she said, cringing.*
"It's not what you think- my mother and James won't let me out of their sight."
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Post by Julian on Aug 10, 2008 13:23:27 GMT -5
*Julian stayed still and quiet. He was in the unfortunate position of wanting to see both happy, but he worried that it wouldn't be possible. He gave Erik's hand a subtle squeeze of support.*
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Post by Erik on Aug 11, 2008 9:55:10 GMT -5
He didn't like that she was cringing before him. Afraid. He had been handsome when she was born, and for most of her life. She would hate him now.
"So it is your mother who keeps you from seeing Erik?"
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Post by Julian on Aug 11, 2008 10:03:05 GMT -5
*Julian's body tightened. Megan had done many things in his life, but...keeping Pina from them...that seemed unforgivable.*
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Post by Pina on Aug 11, 2008 13:10:56 GMT -5
"It's not like that. She wants to protect me, and-" *she sighed.* "I don't know. She doesn't want me to feel guilty, I guess. Or-"
*She pondered how to phrase this delicately.*
"To be afraid."
*She crossed her arms, a defensive position.*
"That and she thinks I'll run off or something," *she muttered.*
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Post by Erik on Aug 11, 2008 13:47:52 GMT -5
The lines in Erik's face deepened in an ugly grimace.
"Afraid?" he said. "Are you afraid of Erik, Pina? Are you ashamed to look upon your own father? She never understood Erik," he muttered, meaning Megan. "After everything Erik has done. I suppose leaving me to rot shouldn't induce guilt on her part, hmm?"
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Post by Pina on Aug 11, 2008 13:57:02 GMT -5
*She sighed impatiently.*
"That's not what I meant- I'm not.. And you know she feels terrible."
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Post by Erik on Aug 11, 2008 14:44:47 GMT -5
Erik relented. Megan had been kind, after... To a point. He peered at Pina for a moment, silent.
"You should be," he said bitterly. "The other face... was a mask. This is what Erik is reduced to now. If my skin would permit such a thing, I would shield you from it now." He sighed. "Will you stay, Proserpina?" he asked quietly.
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Post by Pina on Aug 11, 2008 14:57:43 GMT -5
"Dad..."
*When would they all understand that she didn't need to be shielded from anything? She nodded a little.*
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Post by Erik on Aug 11, 2008 14:59:00 GMT -5
He'd wanted to be there for her. To be her father. He had failed, and not entirely by his own doing--and now, he felt destined to fail at anything. But he smiled at her nod, which did little to help his appearance.
"Thank you, dear girl," he breathed. "Erik has missed you sorely. As has Julian."
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Post by Pina on Aug 11, 2008 15:14:04 GMT -5
"I know. I'm sorry," *she said, shifting guiltily, but she attempted a small smile, for Erik's sake.*
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