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 Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:58 am
*The man stirs a little* you...
You are not a priest... are you...?
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:20 am
*Luke looks down at the man with a raised eyebrow. He must've taken a beating to the head, too.* You definitely got the wrong guys, man.
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:22 am
*Maggie frowns thoughtfully at Bard's question* I've ne'er brought in anything so large . . . but I can try.
*she takes a breath and closes her eyes tightly in concentration. She hears the man speak, but tries not to lose focus on the object in her mind*
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:30 am
*Bard tugs at his cross thoughtfully* We are not priests, no. However, you're safe here for now. No one will be able to find you here.
You can consider us friends.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:34 am
*The man eyes Bard with a curious expression*
... friends...
*His gaze shifts from Bard to Maggie to Luke and then back again*
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:36 am
*Luke smiles sideways at the guy.* Yeah, friends. In fact we're about the best thing to happen to you, man.
*Luke nods.* Just take it easy. You'll be okay.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:43 am
*The man watches Luke for a moment trying to judge whether he's being sarcastic*
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:45 am
*Maggie continues to tune out the conversation, her brow furrowing. After a few moments of effort, something starts to flicker in and out of existence in the empty space on the floor next to them all. She clenches her teeth and balls her hands into fists in her lap, completely tense as a somewhat crude but workable stretcher finally appears.*
Did I ..? *She opens her eyes, but they're unfocused. Her whole body sags, all the color draining right out of her*
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:50 am
*Bard reaches out and catches Maggie, holding her up*
Love. I'm sorry. I asked too much of you.
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:57 am
*Luke looks over at the stretcher in awe.... Then to Maggie as she falls over.*
Maggie. You okay??
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:06 pm
I'm alright ... *Maggie mumbles rather unconvincingly, leaning heavily against Bard. She lifts a hand to her head to try and regain her bearings, breathing in and out slowly* Ye'll ... be able .. te move him .. now.. ? *she motions vaguely toward the key rack* My room ... s'closest ...
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:21 pm
*Bard nods* We'll take him to your room. He'll probably be most comfortable there. But first...
*Bard scoops Maggie off the floor and cradles her in his arms*
I'm going to see that you get some rest.
*he glances from the stranger to Luke* Watch over him, I'll be back in a minute.
*Bard walks over to the board, selects his key, and carries Maggie off to the guest rooms*
**Exit Bard and Maggie to Guest Rooms, 68**
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:24 pm
*Luke watches, worried, as Bard carries Maggie out of the room.* Okay. *He frowns. They shouldn't have asked her to bring it in. They could have carried him just fine. They'd have figured something out.* Dammit.
*After a moment, Luke turns back to their new friend. He leans down by his side.* You still with me, man?
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:34 pm
*The man is clearly still in considerable pain, but he props himself up on one elbow with a wince and regards Luke*
I don't know whether I'm with you or not. Whose side are you on, anyway?
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:42 pm
*Luke shakes his head when he tries to get up.* Take it easy, brother.
*Then.* Whose side I'm on?
*He thinks he's still at war. And hell, why wouldn't he? It would be ridiculous to try to explain where, when, and why this guy is here, especially as Luke doesn't quite know himself. There was no sense in upsetting the guy, given the state he was in.*
Trust me. I'm on your side. *pats the man's shoulder* I'm Luke.
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