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 Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:08 pm
"Me?" Ivan put Zach's hand to her chest in mock surprise. "I'm Zach right now. I could be you, if you want though."
He leaned in close to Emma's face and grinned evilly.
"Now what was the last book I read here?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:14 pm
She gave no indication of fear or even of consternation, simply looked back into his eyes and gave her reply.
"Haven't the foggiest."
It sounded all the more disdainful in her light English accent.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:01 pm
Ivan stared right back and tried to tell if Emma was lying. He knew that she knew, but he couldn't really prove anything. He wanted nothing more than to lash out and force her to say something but felt that if he did then something, whether it hid in the library or was the library itself, would strike him down then and there. And he didn't want that.
"... then can I take a look around?" He didn't expect Emma to let him waltz in at this point, but it was worth a shot.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:30 pm
"What do you think my response will be?", she asked coldly, spellfire still crackling in her hand.
Attacking her would be a mistake. Death by grimoire was not a pleasant experience.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:21 pm
Ivan said nothing as he weighed his options. He could attack Emma, maybe slice her in two, then get mauled to death in a matter of seconds. That idea did not thrill him. He held up Zach's hands in surrender.
"Right, right," Ivan sighed and turned away. "I'm evil, not stupid."
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:23 pm
"We shall see about that, won't we?", replied the enchantress, standing in front of the door like the archangel guarding the gates of Eden.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:25 pm
 [I'm not a bad person...]♠ "Good evening." A dark and shadowy figure strode quietly into the library. "I hope I'm not interrupting...?"  ♠ [...I just have bad luck.]
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:27 pm
Ivan turned Zach's head to stare at Emma over the shoulder. Then, instead of leaving, he sat down right there and crossed his arms.
"I can wait," he muttered.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:31 pm
Emma's head whipped around towards Chris, eyebrows shooting into her hairline.
"No..."
His mode of dress was remarkably familiar. It couldn't be intentional, could it?
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:36 pm
[I'm not a bad person...]♠ "Oh, good," he replied pleasantly. "I know I have a habit of dropping by unannounced, and I also know how you don't like being snuck up on... so I'm glad I'm not being a disturbance." He fingered the edge of his book lightly. "Perhaps you've detected it already, but I'm trying out a new enchantment... what do you think of it?" ♠ [...I just have bad luck.]
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:38 pm
"I must admit I am both disturbed and intrigued..." she replied, looking Chris up and down.
"However, I am curious as to why."
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:41 pm
[I'm not a bad person...]♠ He tilted it to one side. "Hmm... I suppose there are a few ways to answer that," he replied. "I could say 'why not?' or echo the mountain climbers and say 'because I can', or I could call it a form of flattery to the original enchanter..." He extended his arms to showcase himself. "Do you not find it becoming?" ♠ [...I just have bad luck.]
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:41 pm
"Isn't it obvious," Ivan called from his spot on the floor. "He wants to mess with your head."
((Congrats on post 100 of your library~))
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:45 pm
"Physically, yes." A note of warning entered her tone, the slightest edge of steel. Although no blade currently resided in her hand, there was the distinct possibility that one might in the near future.
She was not so easily taken in.
Besides, his aura was completely different, as was his voice. And the eyes...she could never forget the eyes.
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:49 pm
[I'm not a bad person...]♠ "Well," he said, holding his book to his chest. "There is only so much spells can do, as I am sure you are aware." He shook his head. "I admit that I am new to the incantation, and that I am sure your trained magical senses can pick out the flaws... nothing gets by you." He smiled. "Though, I hope you won't cut me down too badly for it. It is just experimental, after all. I simply thought you might be interested in it." ♠ [...I just have bad luck.]
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