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 Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:36 pm
Arlen started to scare himself. "It'll be alright," Arlen said holding her tight. "Can you try opening them?" He asked her while hoping that Cerri or Tomo or anyone who could have a better idea of what's going on would come down.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:38 pm
Lily whimpered again, then shook her head. "I... I can't." she told him quietly, shaking still as she pressed closer to him. "I can't..." sniffling, she hid her face in his shoulder, starting to cry.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:41 pm
Arlen gently stroked Lily's back, trying to calm her down. "It's alright," he said, forcing his voice to remain calm. "It'll be alright."
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:11 pm
Some time later, Lily was finally soothed enough that she stopped crying, and trembled only a little. "C-can... you take me with you... to go get me some water?" she asked quietly.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:14 pm
Arlen nodded and carefully stood up from the couch, keeping Lily in his arms and shifting her as little as possible.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:17 pm
"Thank you Arlen." Lily whispered, arms around his neck, head on his chest. "I... I'm sure it'll be okay. I'm... probably just... tired or something." she told him, trying to be brave now, and reassure him. "It'll probably have cleared up by tomorrow morning..."
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:20 pm
Arlen nodded. "I hope so," he said softly, carrying Lily into the kitchen and gently setting her down in a stool. "I'll be right next to you while I get the water okay?"
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:22 pm
Lily gulped and nodded, sitting as still as she could mange; her balance felt a bit off. "Okay." she murmured. "I... I am thirsty, after all..."
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:24 pm
"I'll be right here," Arlen assured her, giving her a quick squeeze before letting go completely and rushing to get her a glass of water in as little time as possible.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:29 pm
Tomo walked downstairs with a sort of dreamy swagger. The bliss from last night's date with Cass still set his heart floating across the room. "Good evening, Alren. Lily..." He paused, wearing a frown for the first time that day. "Lily, what's wrong?" He asked, hearing her sniffing tears.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:29 pm
Hearing him rush, Lily winced. "T-take your time." she assured him hastily, not sounding at all certain about it. "I... I'm okay. I'm on a stool, and I can hear you, and I'm not falling and I know I'm not alone. Don't... feel like you have to hurry."
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:31 pm
"I'm not rushing," Arlen said as he shut off the water and handed the glass to Lily. "Hello Tomo," he said distractedly, more concerned about wrapping his arms around Lily again.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:37 pm
"Tomo?" Lily asked, turning her head in the direction she'd heard his voice, eyes closed, ears perked slightly. "Um, nothing is really... wrong, I guess. I can't... seem to open my eyes." Not able to see the glass Arlen held to her, she didn't take it, chewing on her bottom lip distractedly.
((Sorry... just saw your post, Tomo. >.<))
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:40 pm
Tomo's ears dropped as he walked behind the bar, facing Lily. "Anything I can do to help?" He asked, sliding his fingers over the bartop as he reached for a tea mug. He picked up the kettle, heard there was still water in it and filled his mug. "Unnable to open your eyes." Tomo murmured, with an almost amused smile. "Maybe someone's spelled you?" He asked, sitting down with a steeping cup of tea.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:42 pm
Arlen grew much more worried as he heard Tomo's suggestion. Trying not to let it show though, he gently put the glass into Lily's hands and then walked to stand behind her.
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