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 Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 12:47 am
Clare was a worry wart, and perhaps in this case, that was a good thing. Demare quickly stepped into the room, hurrying to the bed to catch the baby a little bit with his left hand pressed against the small body, and leaned him back into a sit as gently as he could.
"Whoa, there... falling down's my job," he joked a little bit, sighing with relief. Things were difficult without his right hand... He would have just picked the child right up, otherwise.
Looking to the Porcelain, he shook his head a little bit. "No no, I'm not mad," he explained. "I was just... really startled. I wasn't used to hearing... other voices like that."
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 12:55 am
Karan didn't look perturbed at all by his near spill. He kept his hands on Demare's, as if afraid his friend would leave, and leaned back contentedly.
This was a good day, he knew that now. Any day that Demare came to visit was a good day. This one was extra good because he got to play, and because he had shinies to give as a present this time!
"Cavan," he stated, pointing to the box on the floor.
Mel told Xue that some people are scared. Xue doesn't know why. He doesn't want to scare anyone. He just wants to play. sad
If wing boy isn't mad, will he play with Kar and Xue? smile
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 1:08 am
Demare's attention turned to Karan for a moment, and his bi-colored eyes shifted to the box. No, he hadn't forgotten... that was the whole reason for him coming here after all. Patting the child's silvery white hair, the boy tugged his black scarf from around his neck and shoulders, bunching it up a little bit as he set it down on the bed.
"Mmhm, we're going to fix it," he assured him, his wings shifting behind him as he carefully sat down on the floor, one knee bent while the other layed straight. With his good arm, he reached over and slid the broken box close to himself, inspecting it for a long moment. ...There was no way this was fixable. "Or rather... make you a better one."
Looking to Xue, he smiled. "Yeah, I'll play. ...Well, as best as I can."
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 8:45 am
Yay! Xue will get to play with even more people now! biggrin
Grinning, he turned and started rummaging in one of the dressers in the room.
Karan was doing much the same thing in his box, pushing aside pillows and toys until he found the fluffy pillow with the hole in the back. With a triumphant squeal, he pulled out a long chain with a strange looking pendant.
"Dmah sahnies." He pushed the necklace at Demare with a touch of urgency. Shinies were good, and these shinies he picked out special.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 1:53 am
Demare turned his head as Karan called for him, only to be nearly smacked in the face by the necklace he was holding out. For a moment, he didn't quite understand, but once he did, his cheeks began to burn a little bit. Karan had... gotten him a gift? At first, his bi-colored glance was entranced by the color of the little beads, eyeing the curious tripple crecent pendant it held. It was beautiful to him, but the fact that it was from his closest friend made it even more special.
"T-thank you, Karan," he stammered quietly, carefully taking the necklace and slipping it around his head, gently settling it against his chest to rest with the pendant from Chandra. A bit awkwardly, he pulled his good arm around the boy to pull him a little closer and into a bit of a hug. At least, as much as he was able to hug the much smaller child. "I'll treasure this."
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 2:12 pm
For the first time in a while, Karan felt safe. He snuggled deeper into his older friend, enjoying the feeling to its fullest. One of his own shinies, the one he'd had for the longest time, poked him in the ribs. He ignored it. If nothing else, the poking was just reassuring him that the charm was there. Sight and sound could be faked, but touch had never let him down.
Moments later the two would find themselves being showered by crayons as Xue attatched himself to the pile.
Xue brought crayons to play with. But he doesn't want to be left out this time! sad
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 10:56 pm
Demare nearly cried out in pain, but he bit his tongue to prevent it. For the love of... He forgot to warn them about his arm. Wincing and releasing Karan from his hold, he tried to gently push Xue away.
"P-please... let go! You're hurting me!" he pleaded, hoping the procelin boy would understand. Oddly enough, this made him realize something. I left Karan's gifts at home...
"You're such a scatterbrain!" Demian hissed from within the child's mind.
"I must have been too excited... I put them by the dresser, but completely forgot to pick them up!" Clare remembered, wondering how he could possibly get them now. Who knows when he'd see his friend next! The gifts NEEDED the smaller boy now, so what else could he...
"We need a shadow."
"What?"
"It shouldn't take long... Find a shadow, we'll run to the house, get them, and come back!"
"Demian... Don't you think they'd find that a little odd?"
"I bet you ANYTHING the kid'll think it's 'cool' or something."
"It's not Karan I'm worried about."
"You think that doll would be scared? Gimme a break!"
Clare decided not to argue any futher on the issue, the pain in his right arm much too distracting.
"I don't see any... Well, there IS under the bed."
"Perfect!!"
"Are you sure?"
"What? It's not like we're fat, you moron. We'll fit under there just fine."
"...To think, Karan's going to wonder what might be hiding under his bed when we're through."
"Oh, come off it. It's better than a freaking mirror, isn't it? Now THAT, I'm sure, he'd be bothered by."
"You think so...?"
"Yeah. I can see it now... the poor kid would hurt himself, trying to figure out how to get into the mirror."
"I don't think Karan is stupid, Demian."
"He's a BABY. He's CURIOUS. It could happen."
"...If you say so."
"Um... Karan? I need to get something really quick. I'll be right back, okay?? I promise, I shouldn't be more than... 10 minutes!" Demare told the baby, forcing a smile on his lips.
"Can ya make it?"
"Only if you help me..."
"...Are you SURE you wanna pull something like that? It's not my head if something goes wrong."
"I... I understand. I will be held completely responsible if it disobeys."
Demare looked to Xue, still smiling. "I'm sorry for yelling at you... I'll explain when I come back."
With that, the halfling child laid himself down onto the floor and did his best to crawl under the bed and into the shadows, sinking down and out of sight, seeming to disappear underneath the bed.
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 12:35 pm
gonk Xue did not mean to hurt his new friend! He is very very sorry, and-
Where did new friend go? eek
Karan looked down, but saw nothing. Where did Demare go? Was he hiding under the bed? But there wasn't anything under there, now that the box was up top. Maybe he dropped something, and was getting it. Probably.
Xue simply continued staring at the floor.
COOL. surprised
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 7:57 pm
It really did only take the child about 10 minutes to retrieve what he needed, with the help of a few shadow beasts under Demian's control. Demare struggled a little bit coming out from the shadows, however, having to climb up with not only one arm, but being very cautious of a few things he had tucked into the sling with his right arm. His bandaged hand crept out from the shadows underneath the bed, trying hard to get a good enough hold with his arm to heeve himself upward. It wasn't too long before he was actually pulling himself along the floor, looking a little tired.
"F-found them..." he breathed, deciding that it would be best not to do that again for a while. Maybe he'd actually walk home later...
Using the bed for support, the child managed to sit up, carefully taking out two rather large and colorful eggs from his sling. Placing the two down in front of Karan, he smiled, hoping they would be all right.
"They should be hatching pretty soon, I think," he explained, his wings shifting a little bit. "My 'brother' seems to like them, so I thought maybe you might, as well." In a quieter voice, he added, "You might want to be careful of what you say around them... They can hear you."
At that, the small ears poking out from the hard shells appeared to twitch slightly, as if they were listening.
Lifting his right arm away from himself a little bit, he slipped a book out from underneath it, and placed it next to the eggs.
"They told me this is supposed to be some sort of magic book, something to write spells in... but I figure you could use it for just about anything," Demare said, rubbing the back of his head with his good hand. "I'm... not sure if you can write yet, but maybe when you get older... I just thought you might like it, since it's pretty and kinda reminds me of you."
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:04 pm
Eyes wide at the sight of all the new things, Karan let out a happy squal. Presents! It was like that day with the big tree, only this one was better because he had friends. And these things were all his, he didn't have to share. He plaved one hand on top of the nearest egg and let it slide down its curved shell, finally flopping onto the notebook.
"Pweedy," he noted once he had calmed down a little. Everything was very pretty. And if the two round things were going to turn into more animals, then there would be more around to play with. He already loved playing with the squirrel and the frog, and he would try and see what was in the bowl as soon as he could reach it.
As the rush of giving and getting faded, he looked at his friend again, and the smile faded too. "Dmah okay?"
Since Demare's return, all Xue had been able to do was stare.
Can... canfriendteachXuehowtodothatplease? surprised biggrin
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:24 pm
Demare blinked a few times at Karan's question, not sure why he asked it at first. Looking to his arm, however, he thought that maybe he was talking about that. His black eye caught a glimpse of a dark mark on his pale flesh, the bandage around his right arm having slipped down a little.
"s**t. Fix that, you dimwit."
"Huh? Fix what?"
"See if you can cover that up. No one needs an explination of these damn things."
"Maybe we should retie this one when he get back... I don't think Domonic tied that one tight enough."
"...He did. It fell on its own."
Demare tried to adjust the bandage a little bit, hoping it would stay. Maybe it fell a little when Xue had hugged him... Turning to answer Karan, he was interrupted by Xue's cry.
Teach him to do what?
"Um... can you say that again, but a little slower?" he asked, quirking a brow.
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:45 pm
Can friend teach Xue to do the sinking into the floor thing?
If Xue knew how to do that, Neechan would have to watch it and think it was good. *_*
"Dmah otay?" Karan persisted, his face now a full-fledged frown. He looked tired, and not happy. Did he see something bad under the bed?
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:50 pm
Oh... THAT. Demare frowned a little bit, a bit surprised that Xue wasn't really even bothered by what he'd done.
"I'm sorry, but... I can't exactly teach you that," he told him, rubbing his arm a little bit. "It's an ability I have... it can't be just taught to someone."
Looking to Karan, he smiled a little bit. "Yeah, I'll be okay."
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 9:54 pm
Oh. Like Neechan can fit everything behind the couch. Right. sad
Dejected, Xue retrieved one of the crayons that littered the floor. Play? smile
"Gooh. Otay Gooh." Nodding emphatically, Karan reached out just to make sure, and found himself being presented with a fistful of crayons.
PLAY. biggrin
Xue scooped up another handfull and waved them at Demare. Play now? Play?
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 10:00 pm
Demare blinked a few times, staring at the crayons for a moment. Play with... oh!!
"I know! We could make the caravan, AND play!" he realized, thinking the crayons would come in handy with decorating.
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