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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 19:49:02 GMT -5
*Julian appeared to consider her words thoughtfully.*
"Ah yes...and am I any of those?"
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 19:51:13 GMT -5
"Well, you never know. Rumors can be wrong," she said, shrugging.
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 19:52:30 GMT -5
*The cruel smile returned to Julian's lips.*
"Indeed...or I might be far worse than any ghost."
*He leaned closer as his voice dropped to a whisper.*
"Are you afraid of me?"
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 19:55:13 GMT -5
Clara blinked. This man was starting to creep her out. Her mommy had always told her that if a stranger made her uncomfortable, she should be polite and walk or run away as soon as humanly possible. "No, sir, why should I be?" she asked.
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 20:00:04 GMT -5
"I don't know...should you?"
*He leaned close enough to whisper in her ear.*
"What does this..."
*He touched her stomach gently.*
"...tell you?"
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 20:01:55 GMT -5
Involuntarily, she gasped and backed away.
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 20:04:27 GMT -5
*Julian's smile widened, but he made no attempt to move closer.*
"And why do you think that is? That you are afraid..."
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 20:05:34 GMT -5
She gulped, unable to pretend that she wasn't afraid any longer. "W-well, I'm supposed to be careful around strangers, monsieur."
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 20:07:09 GMT -5
"Ah..."
*Julian sighed, the breath a near moan.*
"And what would it take for us to be...no longer strangers, little girl?"
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 20:08:34 GMT -5
She shook her head. "I don't know you, and neither does my mommy, and you don't work at my school or anything like that. So you're a stranger."
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 20:10:14 GMT -5
*Julian practically hissed through his smile.*
"But surely everyone starts as strangers...."
*He lowered his eyes in mock shyness.*
"And besides...I doubt your mother would approve of you being down here..."
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 20:12:15 GMT -5
Clara took Little Red's hand and started to guide her away. "Come on, Red, let's go back up," she said, trying hard to keep her voice from shaking. There was definitely something off about this man.
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 20:15:30 GMT -5
*Julian let out a soft laugh and stood.*
"Ah yes, run along home. Here there be monsters. Wouldn't want you straying from the path..."
*He turned on his heel and threw back over his shoulder intriguingly.*
"Not even for...adventure."
*The he turned back and shook his head.*
"No, no...you two are far too scared for such things..."
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Post by Clara on Sept 13, 2007 20:17:28 GMT -5
Clara looked back at him and pouted, her pride a little hurt. "We're not scared! We just don't want to get kidnapped or anything!"
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Post by Julian on Sept 13, 2007 20:20:04 GMT -5
*Julian stopped, but did not turn back to them as he spoke.*
"And what if I promised not to kidnap you?"
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