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Post by Ember on Nov 4, 2008 8:42:14 GMT -5
"Jaklyn." The voice was roughened. A tall man stepped out of the house and made his way towards the pair. "You look like hell, little girl." He started to grin, but almost broke down. "You're not dead, are you?"
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Post by Arthas on Nov 4, 2008 16:55:52 GMT -5
Scallahan breathed heavily. "She tain't dead. Though, the two peope she came here to see are. You and...well you know, Ivorius' new captain. She needs to hear what 'er Mother was goin tah tell her.......an...an I couldnae get the words out."
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Post by Ember on Nov 4, 2008 17:57:54 GMT -5
"I cannot tell her that, Scallahan." He paused. "Why was she looking for him?"
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Post by Arthas on Nov 4, 2008 20:31:49 GMT -5
"Ye could jus' talk to her. She be right here. Sides, it'd probably be best if yer did tell her.....your wife would have wanted her to know....you know....about the Lord......" he seemed shaken.
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Post by Ember on Nov 4, 2008 21:23:59 GMT -5
"Tell her about the lord, please." He asked, his voice soft and yet commanding. "I cannot speak of it to her. I promised her mother."
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Post by Arthas on Nov 5, 2008 16:50:23 GMT -5
He stopped. "De ye not wish ter tell her? Ye be that selfish? Is this about yer death? Cause if you tink fer one second that I'm going ta tell her so ye don't have to doie ye got another thing comin." he was somewhat angry.
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Post by Ember on Nov 5, 2008 17:55:39 GMT -5
"I am keeping my promise to her mother." The man's face looked shattered. "I swore to her I wouldn't tell."
Jaklyn found her voice suddenly, and ran her hand down her father's arm. She then turned around. "Please tell me. In my mother's memory."
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Post by Arthas on Nov 5, 2008 19:15:21 GMT -5
"She deserves to know....an' I just can't say them.....it has to be you......"
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Post by Ember on Nov 6, 2008 21:58:38 GMT -5
"The ship, The Lord, is cursed and blessed, depending how you look at it. It cannot be sunk, nor it's captain's age beyond a certain point. The crew too, but to a lesser degree. I agreed to it like a fool, never thinking that the ship would come into your possession. And now here I am, and your mother...gone."
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Post by Arthas on Nov 6, 2008 23:11:50 GMT -5
"And so too are you my old friend." Nik said as he placed his hand on Jaklyn's Father's shoulder. "You have finished your task and are now ready to pass on and be with your friends and family." He noticed Scallahan and gave him a glare. "Get back to the ship. I should have expected this from you......." Nik said with anger.
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Post by Ember on Nov 6, 2008 23:36:08 GMT -5
Jaklyn looked shocked at seeing the her father and Nik at the same time, she ran forward, embracing her father, sending a glare in the direction of Nik.
"I love you kiddo." Her father said softly, his body already starting to fade. He seemed happy, and a little wistful. "Take care of her men." He looked from Nik to Scallahan. "Promise me."
Jaklyn allowed tears to be shed, finally. Even as a child, she had not cried, but now it seemed alright. Her father was little more than an image now, and she felt him brush a featherlight kiss across her brow.
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Post by Arthas on Nov 7, 2008 7:35:49 GMT -5
"I kin try Cap'n. Oh, Oi'm gonna miss you." Scallahan spoke quietly.
"Unfortunately, now that she's followed me that will be difficult......" he softened somewhat.
"But, We can try Captain. I promise that I will take care of her......"
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Post by Ember on Nov 7, 2008 7:52:38 GMT -5
Jaklyn turned to Nik, though he was mad at her she knew. She looked so much younger, her grief almost pallable. She wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her head to his chest.
Jaklyn's father looked on. "Make her happy. " He commanded. "G'bye men. Jaklyn, do not cry. I will be happy." He faded from view.
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Post by Arthas on Nov 8, 2008 8:18:52 GMT -5
Nik returned Jaklyn's embrace.
"I cannot do it you know......."
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Post by Ember on Nov 8, 2008 8:45:18 GMT -5
She stopped crying, but stayed with her arms around him. Her too-thin body felt frail after her sobbing, and she felt dizzy. She hadn't been caring for herself well during her time with Arlen the witch. "Do what?"
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