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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 18:20:37 GMT -5
"Very strong."
Joanna sighed, her expression sad.
"I do not want to accuse you of lying, but Lord Thathcer is an honest man, despite his overly harsh nature."
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 18:26:11 GMT -5
Daemon nodded slowly, "Then what have you come to say?"
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 18:33:15 GMT -5
Joanna's expression was solemn with overtones of frustration and anxiety.
"i wanted to know if you were testing me for some reason."
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 18:38:28 GMT -5
Daemon smiled ruefully, "What could I possibly be testing?"
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 18:46:49 GMT -5
Joanna shrugged.
"Whether I really would help you even in a difficult sutiation, I suppose. Am I wrong?"
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 18:48:02 GMT -5
"What if it was a test to see if you would back me no matter what?" Daemon asked slowly. "What should I think now?"
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 18:58:18 GMT -5
"I wish I knew. I do want to help you but it's hard, when you tell me one thing and Uncle Talyn tells me the opposite."
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 19:00:32 GMT -5
"So I should think that you would side with him over me." Daemon replied, "And now I know that. Is there anything else you want to speak of while you are here."
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 19:10:30 GMT -5
Joanna panicked.
"I did not side with Uncle Talyn, as you put it. I will admit that I was troubled by our conversation. I did wonder if Uncle Talyn just didn't want to talk to me. if that is so, there is nothing I could have said to help the situation."
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 19:13:43 GMT -5
Daemon raised an eyebrow and thought for a moment, "If you wish, we can just this behind us and move on. I do not want to make you uncomfortable." He motioned for her to come to him.
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 19:16:24 GMT -5
She stood and walked over to sit beside him.
"I think that's best. Uncle Talyn said some harsh things to me that I'd sooner forget."
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 19:18:59 GMT -5
Daemon nodded, and leaning forward he hugged her close, "I agree, and I do love you dearly." He reached under the sofa, and pulled out a writing tray carrying parchment and ink, "If you have some time I could use your help, but I must swear you to secrecy."
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 19:22:16 GMT -5
Her eyes gleamed with interest.
"Of course. I have as much time as you need. Tell me what I must do."
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Post by The Smith on Nov 19, 2009 19:25:22 GMT -5
"It is a tad silly, but the last night, after the day of reflection I am going to be hosting a masquerade ball in the palace itself." Daemon replied, "And I have decided that instead of allowing every one to choose their own bland masks that I will do it for them. At least for our family. Maybe some of the others as well. What do you think?"
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Post by Marie on Nov 19, 2009 19:38:59 GMT -5
"I like it. Daemon, that's a brilliant idea! Whose have you decided on so far?"
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Hope you all are well and happy.