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 Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:49 pm
She listened. a part of her felt bad for him in an instant, and she wanted to ask how she could help, but the larger part of her remembered his grabbing her, and she held herself strong. "And you think I'm this life mate thing?" she asked, hands on her hips. She did her best imitation of Rachel, tough unflappable Rachel. Of course, thinking of her sister just made her angry all over again. Her hair was now down around her shoulders, no longer aflame, but pure molten, it flowed like lava, seeming always in motion, glowing with heat. "I'm not from your race, I'm not even from your world, genius!"
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:57 pm
"It does not matter. I see in color. It means that you are my lifemate. My actions were rash and uncalled for earlier, and I am sorry. It is hard to sort the emotions and the colors out when they have been absent so long."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:00 pm
"Uh huh..." she said, clearly disbelieving him. "riiiiiight."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:46 pm
"I swear it is the truth. And I do feel regret. And I have an eternity to pay for those mistakes. I already am."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:50 pm
"Funny, why does that sound like you're implying I'll be around for an eternity?"
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:58 pm
"It could be that way. I would like very much for it to be that way. I would take the time to court you properly and to let you learn about me at your own pace, if that is any aid."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:03 pm
"And if I say no? If I turn around right now, and head home?"
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:24 pm
"I would let you leave. If you do not wish to seek happiness with me, then I can only let you find your happiness." He turned his head away to shield her from the sorrow in his eyes. "If you do not wish to be my light, then I will gladly take my leave of this place."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:36 pm
She considers. "I could stay around for a while, I guess. On my terms. But I'm not promising anything, and I'm not agreeing to marry you handfast, blood bond, or whatever else it is you do on this world."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:44 pm
"Thank you. What kind of conditions would you be interested in?"
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:45 pm
"You do not pressure me, no cracks about my age, or how young I look, and no issues about my drinking habits, and you never, ever, bring any water any where near me!"
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:50 pm
"Fair enough. You stay in my house and, where I know you will be safe. You may have full run of my compounds during the daylight hours and if you feel up to exploring, I would be more than happy to take you anywhere you wish."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:53 pm
"Yeah, why am I not trusting you enough for that? I can get a room at an inn."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:00 pm
"The inn will not provide the protection you require. The undead will seek you out now. My compound is the safest place for you."
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:03 pm
"Yeah, and whose going to protect me from you?" she asked archly. she took a long drink of the vodka. "Who says I even need protection anyway?"
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