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Post by Julian on Oct 4, 2007 21:34:35 GMT -5
*Julian's eerie laugh returned for a moment before his hand drifted to the necklace that he was never without, a simple silver chain.*
"No. I am not...one of them."
*He pursed his lips.*
"They would never have me. Not if they knew what I really was."
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 21:42:40 GMT -5
*She looked at the necklace with interest. What he'd said didn't make much sense to her. He looked like a normal person; how could he not be one of them. Perhaps there was something more...*
"But you and Erik and mama all look normal," *She argued.* "I'm alone..."
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Post by Julian on Oct 4, 2007 21:46:38 GMT -5
"I would never let that happen."
*Julian spoke plainly and with determination.*
"Would it help...if I looked more like you?"
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 21:50:28 GMT -5
((Oh, he's so sweet! ... In a creepy, vaguely menacing sort of way. ^_^))
*She frowned.*
"I don't know... I just- I don't like not understanding why," *she said helplessly.*
"It wouldn't make a difference."
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Post by Julian on Oct 4, 2007 21:56:34 GMT -5
*Julian's lips tightened.*
"Prosperpina....do you believe that people deserve to be loved, unconditionally? That everyone should have an equal state in such a thing?"
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 22:01:28 GMT -5
*She looked up at him, her large eyes wide.*
"Of course. Isn't that how it's supposed to be?"
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Post by Julian on Oct 4, 2007 22:10:36 GMT -5
*Julian looked somber.*
"I have found that the way something should be is rarely how it actually is."
*His eyes lightened.*
"But I have something for you. But I'm worried that you won't like it."
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 22:15:42 GMT -5
*She nodded slowly. That was a concept she understood all too well. She brightened at the mention of a gift.*
"What? Tell me!" *she demanded with impatient curiosity.*
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Post by Julian on Oct 4, 2007 22:20:22 GMT -5
"Well...it's a friend...of sorts."
*Julian met her eyes, trying to find a way to make her understand.*
"When I feel alone, I always have someone to turn to..."
*From his jacket pocket, he procured a fuzzy black rat, whiskers twitching merrily. He offered it to her gently, hoping she would understand the nature of the gift.*
"He'll never judge you. Like me."
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 22:26:43 GMT -5
((*squee* Aww!))
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 22:28:11 GMT -5
((Ooh, I loves rats! They're so cute!))
*She started, seeing the rodent. If she had a nose, she would have wrinkled it in distaste.*
"Oh..."
*After a moment, she peered closer at it, realizing it wasn't so scary looking after all. She held out a finger to stroke it's fur cautiously. A grin broke out on her face and she took it gingerly into her hands.*
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Post by Alex on Oct 4, 2007 22:30:29 GMT -5
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 22:34:00 GMT -5
((Aaaaawww!!!!))
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Post by Julian on Oct 4, 2007 22:36:23 GMT -5
((I love rats. I used to have a pair as pets, but was forced to get rid of them.))
*Julian smiled as she took it. It felt like he was letting part of himself go. It was scary, but strangely not too unpleasant.*
"He will not bite if you are kind to him and if..."
*He paused for a moment.*
"If you are patient, I will teach you to speak to him."
*He looked at her questioningly.*
"Are you...happy with him?"
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Post by Pina on Oct 4, 2007 22:43:52 GMT -5
*She held the rat at eye level. There was an intelligence in his large dark eyes that she hadn't expected to see in an animal. She smiled.*
"I am. I don't... he's not scary looking at all. I thought they were but..."
*She addressed her new pet.*
"We're going to be good friends, you know."
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