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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:11:47 GMT -5
He leaned in and studied the wound on her side. Turning he walked to the door and took a satchel from a man out there. He stalked back to her side, and began constructing a poultice for her. "Must we play the same game and dance before you tell me what happened?"
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:13:18 GMT -5
"That depends entirely on whether you choose to believe my first lie, or my fourth." she muttered.
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:25:43 GMT -5
He begins to apply the medicines to the wounds with a practiced hand, "If you are going to lie do not bother even talking."
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:27:45 GMT -5
Tristeza was silent for a time, as she fought the urge to groan, as his fingers touched her injuries.
"I went for a walk." she said after several minutes.
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:30:06 GMT -5
Soon the bandages and poultices are applied. He leaned away and looked her in the eye. "The first one will be fine, the second will definately scar." Taking a long breath he exhaled hard, "Why the Walk?"
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:32:26 GMT -5
"I wanted solitude," she said, "and to feel air upon my face; I grew tired of having a thirty man entourage..." after a moment, she said in the tongue of Braavos; "I wanted peace."
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:33:49 GMT -5
The Sea Lord looked at her closely. He bit his lip once and then stood. "I will not pry. Good night." He turned and walked toward the door.
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:39:01 GMT -5
"Wait," she said feebly.
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:40:12 GMT -5
The Sea Lord stopped and turned to face her. He said nothing but raised an eyebrow.
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:41:16 GMT -5
"Won't you stay with me here?" she asked, propping herself up on her left elbow, again, with a pained look upon her face.
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:42:26 GMT -5
The Sea Lord moved to her bed, and pulled up a chair. "Of course."
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:48:07 GMT -5
She reached out her right hand to him; "Will you sleep with me here tonight?"
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:50:20 GMT -5
The Sea Lord nodded, and then stood and removed his shirt and boots. He slipped into the bed with her soundlessly.
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Post by brigida on May 5, 2008 0:53:42 GMT -5
"I am sorry for the trouble," she said sincerely, "It was really only a walk--a mistake. I was...foolish to evade the guards who are about strictly for my protection."
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Post by The Smith on May 5, 2008 0:57:44 GMT -5
Sergyo gingerly reached out and touched her face, putting his finger over her mouth. "I believe you, but even if it was not. It is time I give you some more freedoms. You deseve them."
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Hope you all are well and happy.