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justice_is_blond) wrote2016-01-15 11:45 am
justice_is_blond) wrote2016-01-15 11:45 amInbox for Fade Rift
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justice_is_blond) wrote2016-01-15 11:45 am
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[There's no judgement, or at least there isn't any yet. He has some trust in Jamie.]
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She told me to make it quick and merciful. Like I was going to pull her skirts up and have my way with her, even though I'd no intention of doing anything of the sort. What sort of men has she known that'd make her think I'd do something like that?
[He's angry - but not at her,only at the men who would treat her like that. But he's also upset, and confused, and worried for her, and maybe just a touch hurt that she'd think so little of him. It makes his voice thick with emotion, something he doesn't even try to hide from Anders, even if it runs the risk of making him upset too.]
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I tried to explain that that wasn't... That she... I'll talk with her again. Be patient, Jamie, please. I know you'd not do that. But there are people who would, who wouldn't get in trouble for it, to elves and mages and she's both.
She likes you. She just doesn't get that she's the freedom to like you.
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But- she also said that she didn't think I'd hurt her any more than was necessary. Like she's expecting me to hurt her, even though I've told her until I was blue in the face that I'd not do that. What sort of relationship are we supposed to have if she's expecting something like that no matter what? All the patience in the world isn't going to change that.
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[He wants her happy. Scaring the good men off with her own fear won't help with that.]
It's hard to stop being afraid. But I can't expect eternal patience from you, and she can't either.
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[His voice goes much quieter as he says it. Victoria had been afraid as well, although it'd been for different reasons. And in the end she'd left, even despite his trying to convince her to stay. There's only so long that he can try and do something like that again - and after that, he's wondering if maybe it's better he stops trying.]
That's why I'm asking you to keep an eye on her for now. Maybe it's better I stay away for a bit.
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I can't say if it's better if you stay away or if you're nearby as a friend. That's something you have to decide for yourself. But I'll do everything I can for her. ...And for you, honestly. I feel like you'd be good for her.
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[Family doesn't necessarily have to be blood. He figured that one out long ago, and there's a flicker of amusement in his voice, at least for a second or two.]
And I reckon so long as I make it through the boat journey the rifts'll be no problem. Don't worry, though. I'll be fine.
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I'm never sure. It's... complicated, the daughter thing.
[He doesn't want to be an anchor around her ankle. He wants to see her fly.]
Keep in touch, and let me know if something goes awry. I'm not certain of what hep I can be, but if I can find a way, I will.
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[It doesn't really bother him, though, and that comes through in his voice.]
If you've something for seasickness, I could maybe use a bit of that. If not, though, no worries. I'll let you know if something goes wrong, though.
[Pity that last part isn't going to turn out to be true, but it won't be for lack of trying.]
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Of course.
[He names a couple of common, easy-to-find herbs.]
Take a leaf of each, chew them together when the seasickness starts, and it should settle your stomach.
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[For his part, he's grateful for Anders being willing to listen to him - and for the herbs as well. That should hopefully keep things at bay if he does get seasick.]
I'll see what I can do. And I'll talk to you later on, then.
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