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 Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:15 pm
Rhian shrugged. ". . . It's noisy. And smelly." A big bite of cotton candy later, however, she added, "But it's neat not being the littlest one any more. . . and the babies feel differently than all you adults do . .. it's..... um.........um, cleaner...." Not that "cleaner" really made any sense, but it was the only way Rhian could describe the feelings the twins held. at such a tiny age.
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:28 pm
"They're pure, untouched," Faolan agreed, nodding. "They ain't known pain or heartache or betrayal. They're just these perfect little people full o' love an' trust. It's why I love babies so much. Well, children in general, really."
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:30 pm
Rhian tilted her head, watching Faolan. "I think it's mostly babies; there's some really young little kids who don't feel that way . . . they mostly feel sad or scared - not here, but um...... well, nevermind," she trailed off, blushing.
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:26 pm
"Sometimes kids are unhappy. Didikai believe very much in family an' place it in high regards," Faolan said. "We take care o' th' kids. I donnae think all families are like tha', though."
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:58 pm
"Yeah, I know. I cannae even begin t' say how ******** up tha' man was t' do all tha' t' her an' her mama," Faolan said, looking down. "I know me own da was hard on me an' beat me sometimes, but he ne'er did th' things tha' Elle's dad did."
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:56 pm
Faolan looked at Rhian, eyes narrowin'. "What d'you mean, I donnae know everything?"
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:04 pm
"Well, I figure she took after th' fae blood," Faolan said, "an' somehow I doubt she'll tell me, so either you can open up, or I'll hae Zia go poke her an' tell me all it learns."
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:13 pm
"Nae, I guess I donnae know tha' 'un," Faolan said, expression growing a little grim. "Why donnae you stop beatin' 'round th' bush an' spell it out?"
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:19 pm
Faolan shrugged. "Not followin' you, lass, but I got a feelin' i'm gonna need a beer. Stop wi' th' hintin' an' just spit it out."
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