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 Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:37 am
"My mother betrayed me," she said flatly. "She never really loved me. You do not want to liken yourself to that selfish harpy."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:45 am
Poor Maria's heart broke. "You poor thing...I am so sorry..."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:47 am
"Pity doesn't help anyone. And neither does love. Not for me anyhow, so I'm better avoiding both."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:27 pm
"You don't want to love anyone? To find a home?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 3:42 pm
"Every one I've loved has betrayed me or died. Homes don't last."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:25 pm
"That may be, but that's not what I asked. I asked if you wanted those things. What you want and what has happened don't always have to be the same thing."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:00 pm
"When people know what you want... it becomes a weakness" she mumbled.
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:30 pm
"I see." She frowned and got up from the side of the bed. "Well...I should be getting lunch on. I'll not bother you any longer." Maria went quietly out the door and down to the kitchen.
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:31 pm
She turns to watch her go, sadly.
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:41 pm
Maria fixed more broth for lunch and collected another soda. When she had prepared the tray for lunch she took it up to Skunk and knocked. "Lunch, if you're ready for it."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:06 pm
"I...I guess..." she said hesitantly. "thanks..."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:20 pm
Maria smiled as she came in and placed the tray on the bedside table. "Vegetable broth with a soda. I hope you'll like it."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:29 pm
She hesitated then nodded, sitting up. "Thank you."
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:36 pm
"You're welcome dear. Would you like some company while you eat?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:54 pm
She hesitated then shrugged. She wanted company, wanted a friend, but she was afraid to have one.
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