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Post by Sparrow on Mar 15, 2012 21:37:03 GMT -5
Lark nods,
"I expect so."
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 21:42:00 GMT -5
Carmen started at Melanie's question/demand, dropping the apple. She dared not look up, lest Melanie see the fear in her eyes.
"Um...I...I-I-I.....I...." On the verge of tears, an idea suddenly struck her. "I'm....looking for a friend." She looked up at Melanie, her fearful expression now more confident.
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2012 21:55:16 GMT -5
"Oh and who is that?" Melanie asked, gentler this time.
Ryan hesitated a moment, then said, "Would you like to see my library?"
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Post by Sparrow on Mar 15, 2012 22:02:33 GMT -5
He didn't know if it would be a trap or not. He hesitates before nodding,
"Yes, if you would be willing to show me."
The benefits outweighed the risks, but he still was unsure about it.
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 22:12:51 GMT -5
Carmen cleared her throat, ducking to retrieve the apple from the floor. "My little sister. She ran away from home a few days ago, and I'm off to find her." She frowned at the apple, not as hungry anymore. "I've been worried sick about her, and I've been having trouble keeping a solid trail on her."
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2012 22:16:09 GMT -5
"That's easy enough, we can just put posters up for her," Melanie replied.
Ryan led Lark back to the library, making quite sure he didn't see the way to open the door.
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 22:18:55 GMT -5
Carmen gulped, shaking her head. This was that 'leap of faith' part of the plan. "I'm afraid....we, uh, can't do that." She turned over the apple in her hand, stepping back. "You see, my family lives in...A...A....." She whispered the word 'Apple' too quietly for even herself to hear.
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2012 22:23:22 GMT -5
"What?" Melanie asked, scowling.
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 22:25:18 GMT -5
Still whispering too softly to hear, Carmen says, "Apple. My family lives in Apple..."
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2012 22:28:36 GMT -5
At this point, Melanie was lip reading. At that she scowled. "And your sister ran all the way here?" she asked.
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 22:30:37 GMT -5
"W-well...she did steal a bike to get across the border....but she's pretty speedy on foot." Carmen looked up, her voice still quiet but no longer unable to be heard.
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2012 22:33:26 GMT -5
Melanie sighed. "We can still help you look," she said.
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 22:45:03 GMT -5
"Oh, that will only get you in trouble, and-" Carmen paused, now focusing her attention on Melanie. "We? Whose we?"
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Post by Raven on Mar 15, 2012 22:46:48 GMT -5
Melanie tilted her head slightly. "Oh, I'm just so used to saying that. I meant my servants and I," she said.
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Post by Doom on Mar 15, 2012 22:48:44 GMT -5
Carmen raised an eyebrow, surprised. "You....have servants? I could guess that you're richer than most, but....servants? That sounds like something that's beyond luxury...."
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