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 Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:38 pm
"How interesting. And do you always try to equate yourself to organic beings? That is the second time you have used the analogy of food to describe your methods for sustenance."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:40 pm
"A mixed family with 5 organic siblings makes it second nature," she explained.
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:46 pm
Sinthos didn't bother to hide is surprised reaction. "I would certainly say so. Never a moment to yourself in a bunch like that I'd guess."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:53 pm
"No, but my sisters needed someone to watch over them."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:58 pm
"Is that something you decided to do on your own?"
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:00 pm
"They needed it," she said quietly. "Some are quite prone to....trouble."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:09 pm
"I am sorry that I brought this up. I did not mean to bring up bad memories. But if it helps, I know what it is like to need to protect those you love."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:12 pm
"My sisters are not bad...though some are occasionally trying,' she said. "But yes, I do live to protect them."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:24 pm
"I once lived to protect someone. It is not always an easy life..."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:37 pm
"What happened?" she asked cautiously.
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:23 pm
Sinthos took a deep breath, reaching back and remembering, "My mate...We had just started our own home...out in the woods, away from everyone else as is customary for those who have just been joined as mates. Our cave was warm and cozy, full of love and laughter. One autumn day there was a large storm. We were almost out of fire wood, and it was looking like it was going to be a chilly night. So like the loving mate I was, I decided that I would go out and gather more wood, just enough for the night. I kissed her and told her I'd be back soon...." He stopped and took another breath, emotions closer to the surface than he wanted. "When I left, the wind was blowing and I had an eerie feeling, like I shouldn't leave. But we needed the wood. I wasn't paying attention. I was too busy thinking about spending a warm night with her by the fire. Had I been less occupied, I would have noticed the signs. No bugs chirping, no birds cawing. I was gone for about forty-five minutes. When I got back..." Another pause, "There was nothing I could do. She was gone. There was so much blood...and no way to bring her back."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:26 pm
Firebolt gasped, "How awful."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:36 pm
"I failed. And it is something that I shall always live with. I would hope that you should never have to experience such a thing."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:38 pm
"I don't fail," she said quietly. "There's too much at stake."
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:41 pm
"As I had. But I have nothing now."
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