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 Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:00 pm
"Aw, that's cute. Was it a girl that you snuck out to see?"
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:07 pm
Proteus chuckled, "No, not at that time...But my friend had certain limitation. He couldn't go out during the day."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:09 pm
"That's odd. I've never met anyone like that before. Was he allergic to sun or something?"
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:13 pm
"Something like that," Proteus said. "Haven't seen him in a while - sad really, he was a fun one..."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:21 pm
Naida hesitated. "Oh...I'm sorry. Have you looked for him? Maybe someone put him in a shell?" She smiled at the joke, trying to lighten the mood that had fallen.
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:33 pm
Proteus shook his head, "Nah - I guess he just got busy. I know I did with training and practicing and everything..."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:38 pm
"I suppose life does take on a new shape every now and then. I hope your friend is alright."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm
"Ah, don't worry," Proteus said. "I'm sure he's fine. He's a tough guy, like me."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:00 pm
"Then I should worry more."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:03 pm
Proteus's face fell, "Thanks..."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:16 pm
"Cheer up, I was teasing you. I'm sure you do fine on your own."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:36 pm
"I am overwhelmed by the confidence you instill in me," he said dryly.
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:55 pm
Naida scooted further up the beach. "What's wrong? I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I was only playing. You seemed in good spirits, so I let my guard down. I'm sorry."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:03 pm
Proteus blinked at her tone. No girl had ever talked to him like that before...not with that type of kindness. "No," he said quickly forcing a chuckle. "No, it's ok. It was a good one..."
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:09 pm
"No...it hurt you, I can tell. I hurt you. Sometimes I forget my tounge can be as sharp as my daggers." She reached out and patted his hoof. "I think you're very brave. You're talking to me, afterall. I wouldn't wish that on anyone."
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