Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: Anna sighed. "You can't go on not trusting anyone, Dearest, that's not the way humans were made to be." It’s not how we’re supposed to be, but it’s how they made me. She nodded her head, but didn’t move. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Just now, Weaver of Lights said: It’s not how we’re supposed to be, but it’s how they made me. She nodded her head, but didn’t move. Anna leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. She seemed to age, looking much older and worn down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, Just-A-Stick said: Anna leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. She seemed to age, looking much older and worn down. Freja didn’t move. Was this an act? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 3 minutes ago, Weaver of Lights said: Freja didn’t move. Was this an act? Anna didn't move either, nor did she go back to looking young. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: Anna didn't move either, nor did she go back to looking young. Freja waited. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, Weaver of Lights said: Freja waited. Anna drifted off to sleep and began snoring gently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, Just-A-Stick said: Anna drifted off to sleep and began snoring gently. Freja still waited, not moving. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, Weaver of Lights said: Freja still waited, not moving. Just then, Jacin walked into the kitchen, smiling brightly. "Hello Freja, how was your bath?" He walked over and unfolded a small blanket, tucking it around Anna's shoulders and kissing the top of her head gently. Anna stirred but didn't wake up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 2 minutes ago, Just-A-Stick said: Just then, Jacin walked into the kitchen, smiling brightly. "Hello Freja, how was your bath?" He walked over and unfolded a small blanket, tucking it around Anna's shoulders and kissing the top of her head gently. Anna stirred but didn't wake up. She immediately smiled back, a smile that was barely noticeable as fake. “Very good, thank you.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Just now, Weaver of Lights said: She immediately smiled back, a smile that was barely noticeable as fake. “Very good, thank you.” "That's good to hear, have you and Anna been getting along?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 20 minutes ago, Just-A-Stick said: "That's good to hear, have you and Anna been getting along?" “We have. She seems very kind, like yourself.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, Weaver of Lights said: “We have. She seems very kind, like yourself.” "Yeah..." His eyes saddened and he looked down. " She is very kind." He swallowed the lump forming in his throat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: "Yeah..." His eyes saddened and he looked down. " She is very kind." He swallowed the lump forming in his throat. “Is there…something wrong?” she asked gently, laying a hand on his arm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 5 minutes ago, Weaver of Lights said: “Is there…something wrong?” she asked gently, laying a hand on his arm. "I just..." He whispered hoarsely, "She..." He glanced back at her as she started stirring again. "Let's go into the other room, can we?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: "I just..." He whispered hoarsely, "She..." He glanced back at her as she started stirring again. "Let's go into the other room, can we?" “Yes, of course,” she said, looking at him with sympathetic eyes. You’re not the only one who can act. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Weaver of Lights said: “Yes, of course,” she said, looking at him with sympathetic eyes. You’re not the only one who can act. Jacin nodded, moved into the other room, and sat down, head in his hands on the sofa. "You see..." He gulped and started again. "Anna... doesn't have very much time left." His voice broke as he tried to compose his anguish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: Jacin nodded, moved into the other room, and sat down, head in his hands on the sofa. "You see..." He gulped and started again. "Anna... doesn't have very much time left." His voice broke as he tried to compose his anguish. Freja sat next to him, leaning against him slightly. “Is there anything that can be done?” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 2 minutes ago, Weaver of Lights said: Freja sat next to him, leaning against him slightly. “Is there anything that can be done?” "T-terminal illness... there isn't anything I can do." He whispered, half sobbing as he leaned against her too. "Why can't I save them..." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, Just-A-Stick said: "T-terminal illness... there isn't anything I can do." He whispered, half sobbing as he leaned against her too. "Why can't I save them..." She put an arm around him, pulling him tight. “It’s not your fault.” Is…could he…could this be a lie too? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 (edited) 1 minute ago, Weaver of Lights said: She put an arm around him, pulling him tight. “It’s not your fault.” Is…could he…could this be a lie too? "I just... I tried so hard-" He broke off, trying to sob quietly so as not to wake Anna in the kitchen. Edited April 19 by Just-A-Stick clarity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 22 minutes ago, Just-A-Stick said: "I just... I tried so hard-" He broke off, trying to sob quietly so as not to wake Anna in the kitchen. “You do, which is how you know you’ve done everything you can.” You could break him. But what would that achieve? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, Weaver of Lights said: “You do, which is how you know you’ve done everything you can.” You could break him. But what would that achieve? "There... there should be something else I can do..." He shook his head, trying to clear his eyes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: "There... there should be something else I can do..." He shook his head, trying to clear his eyes. “I’m sorry.” She let her head rest on his shoulder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just-A-Stick she/her Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, Weaver of Lights said: “I’m sorry.” She let her head rest on his shoulder. He nodded, trying to collect himself. "So am I. I... know you have enough to deal with your sister and all.." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaver of Lies he/him Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Just-A-Stick said: He nodded, trying to collect himself. "So am I. I... know you have enough to deal with your sister and all.." “But I’m here for you.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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