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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 19:46:51 GMT -5
((Danke.))
*Julian sat up quickly at the sound of his voice. He stood and approached Erik, his brow furrowed.*
"The witch? She can't stop this?"
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 19:48:55 GMT -5
"She doesn't know what this is," *Erik said. His head buzzed with anger, at himself mostly. He had allowed this to happen. He stood before Julian, his hands heavy on his son's shoulders.*
"Forgive Erik," *he moaned.* "He only wanted to save you."
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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 19:52:17 GMT -5
I only wanted to be saved.
*Julian was quiet, but softly wrapped his arms around Erik, pleading him to understand that he held no blame. Julian had wanted this just as badly.*
"We..." *he stammered.* "...will just have to find another way."
*His voice betrayed his uncertainty.*
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 19:55:17 GMT -5
*Erik wrapped his arms around Julian, both welcoming and distrusting the warmth emanating from him. He had taken away Julian's connection to that other place which was so important.
He couldn't hear Julian's thoughts.*
"We shall," *he said fiercely.* "Erik will not allow it to be otherwise."
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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 19:58:36 GMT -5
((*Brandi sheds an emo!tear for the boys.*))
*Julian took the opportunity to pull Erik closer, burying his face against the skin of his neck, trying to lose himself in the safety of his mother.*
"So...where do we start?"
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 20:00:45 GMT -5
*Erik frowned, not certain. Death had done all he could, for now.*
"There are other witches," *he mused.* "But Erik is not eager to put his trust in them."
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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 20:04:36 GMT -5
*Julian nodded hesitantly.*
"Perhaps we should solicit references for the magic users in the area."
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 20:08:02 GMT -5
"Audition them?" *Erik mused.* "But how could one tell? Is there something by which you'd know? Something only you, or someone who saw as you once did, would know?"
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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 20:19:54 GMT -5
*Julian frowned, deep in thought.*
"I...I think I would feel it, but...there are..."
*He dropped his gaze shyly.*
"There are others in the deepest cellars. Ones from that place. I could see them again, and they would feel my presence."
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 20:26:16 GMT -5
*Erik nodded, though he filed the information away for later pondering.*
"If the practitioner were powerful enough, would he not be able to prove his worth by telling us of such creatures? Or communicating with them?"
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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 20:40:08 GMT -5
*Julian shrugged, frustrated at feeling so helpless.*
"I suppose that it would at least suggest a specialty in understanding my condition."
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 20:48:21 GMT -5
"It's a place to start," *Erik said. Then hesitated. His long fingers played through Julian's hair for a moment.* "Erik does not like bargains," *he said.* "But if there is a choice, it may come down to one or the other. That Erik can feel you here--" *He cupped Julian's chin.* "--or here." *He placed his hand on his own heart.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 1, 2008 21:00:19 GMT -5
*Sadness washed over Julian at the prospect. Didn't they deserve happiness? Full potential for whatever it was between them? It just wasn't fair. He nodded slowly.*
"And...what is it that you would choose, if the choice was yours alone."
*He dreaded the answer, either way.*
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Post by Erik on Feb 1, 2008 21:11:57 GMT -5
*Erik's lips tightened.*
"That is not Erik's choice," *he replied thickly.* "He would that it will not be necessary. For either of us to make."
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Post by Julian on Feb 2, 2008 9:13:46 GMT -5
*Julian was humbled by his answer and grew quiet, nodding slightly and staring at the floor. Pursing his lips he finally answered.*
"So where does one go in Paris to find a witch?"
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