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 Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:36 am
"It is my duty to guard and protect this land," she said with a short nod.
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:43 am
"Would you be interested in patrolling from the ground today? I could take some company."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:46 am
"I think that is well within my capabilities," she said soaring to the land.
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:56 am
Sinthos followed her, "Thank you, I really do appreciate the company. I would offer you a drink after I gather all the wood, but I know you cannot take it. Please don't think me rude for not offering."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:58 am
"No, of course not," she said. "Thank you for remembering."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:07 am
"I do have a good memory. So what kept you up?" He picked up a decent sized stick and put it in his bag. Small talk was never his strong point.
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:08 am
"Just a dream," she said avoiding his eyes.
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:18 am
"You're sure? You know...I shared something very personal yesterday. I would like you to know that you may do the same with me. I can keep a secret. And My shoulders are very strong. I can take most anything."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:20 am
"I am aware..." she said slowly. "But my burdens are my own, I have always managed them in my own way."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:26 am
"As you wish. Though there are times that a good friend may offer a different point on what troubles you." Sinthos found another good stick, "I assume you made it home without incident last night?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:28 am
She nodded, "Of course. Did you expect differently?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:31 am
"I was worried, yes. I contemplated following you to make sure. But that would not have been proper, and you deserve more respect than what that would have implied."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:32 am
"I will assure you again that I am very capable," she said. "Nothing would happen to me."
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:41 am
"I believe you, though I still worry. After years of doing so, it is hard to stop."
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:23 pm
"Yes...I can understand that..." she said quietly.
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