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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 14:17:22 GMT
John holds up his hands to show his palms. "That's why I have to get her to want me. I'm sure she would, given time. Listen, it's really not any of your business." John narrows his eyes and scans Judas's face carefully. "Why do you care, anyway? She's just your apprentice."
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 14:21:53 GMT
Judas felt heat begin to warm his face. He moved quickly toward the wall, attempting to slam John against the muddy brick. "Just what are you suggesting?!"
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 14:30:23 GMT
"What am I suggesting? All I'm saying is that maybe you've grown a little too emotionally attached." John squirms from his position on the wall Judas had pushed him up against. "Apprentices are easily replaceable. And they will be replaced by some other young person eventually. Especially if they mess up or get injured. Anyway, Victoria's probably better off with me. I'd be able to protect her better than you can, after all."
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 14:35:20 GMT
Judas couldn't take it any more. A red haze began to cloud his vision as he allowed his fists to viciously fly towards John's face, harder than he ever thought he could manage.
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 14:43:50 GMT
John is out like a lightbulb again, and probably with a concussion this time. Brick walls can do wonders when it comes to brain damage, especially if your head's forefully thrown into one. John once more fell onto the floor of an alley, the second time today.
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 14:47:17 GMT
Judas, breathing hard, turned away and began to walk out of the alley. He knew that John wouldn't dare to call the police, not if he wanted to draw attention to himself-- which was never good for any type of magician. And maybe now he'd think twice about even approaching Victoria.
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 15:09:22 GMT
Victoria's asleep against the wall, where Judas had left her. One of her arms is draped over Jacob, the dog's soft fur and loose skin still bunched in her hand from having fallen asleep while stroking him.
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 15:14:36 GMT
Judas watched her sleep in silence, sitting down by the mattress. Briefly, he thought back to what John had said about growing 'emotionally attached.' Perhaps before, he might have said that an apprentice was easily replaceable. But now...
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 15:22:15 GMT
Victoria turns in her sleep, the beginnings of a dream writing its way over her face. She holds the boxer tighter and shivers slightly. As the dream progresses, Victoria's breathing quickens and becomes shallow.
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 15:30:09 GMT
Judas took off the brass knuckles, gently placing a warm, calloused hand on Victoria's shoulder. He could feel the tension of her body, the shivers that rippled through it every few seconds.
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 15:41:42 GMT
Suddenly, Victoria snaps awake with a small gasp. Her troubled gaze comes to rest on the alchemist, and then his hand on her shoulder. She looks away, her lips unable to form any kind of words.
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 15:50:10 GMT
Judas quickly withdrew his hand, heat rising to his face. "You're awake," he mumbled, shifting uncomfortably. "I, uh... I found the guy." (Hey, are you going to make a character in the YJRP Reboot?)
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 15:58:40 GMT
(I will. I'm just having trouble coming up with a character)
"Oh... Did— Did he hurt you at all?" she asked, voice not much above a whisper. Still recovering from the, frankly, rather distrbing nightmare, it was hard for her to look Judas in the eye. "Is he gone?"
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 16:03:56 GMT
"No. I took him on... easily. He's not dead, just concussed. I'm sure he'll think twice before approaching you again. What was... what were you dreaming about, just now?"
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 16:14:55 GMT
"I don't want to talk about it," she mumbles, shivering again. She can't rid herself of the memory of the dream. Victoria wraps her arms around herself. The fact that John was lying on some dirty street somewhere was slightly comforting, but it wasn't enough to take her mind off of how real the nightmare had seemed.
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 16:21:30 GMT
"Alright, you don't have to tell me. I'll, uh... I'll make some tea." Judas turned away quickly, walking towards the kitchen with his hands stuffed in his pockets.
Jacob looked up, giving Victoria's hand a few comforting licks.
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 16:35:19 GMT
Victoria smiles and strokes the boxer gently. She watches the entrance to the small kitchen, occasionally catching glimpses of Judas walking back and forth. It's funny. Before today, she's never seen him like this. He genuinely seems worried about her. It's really something else, but it's sweet.
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 16:48:50 GMT
Judas came out of the kitchen, a mug of steaming tea in each hand. He sat down, cross-legged, by the mattress, passing Victoria one of the mugs.
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Post by Silaluk on May 25, 2015 18:14:48 GMT
"Thank you, Judas," she murmurs, taking a sip. Her face takes on a slightly startled expression and she moves the cup down away from her face. "Oh, wow. That's quite a bit hotter than I expected," Victoria chuckles. "It's good tea though."
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Post by Copper on May 25, 2015 19:26:23 GMT
"Did you burn your tongue?" Judas asked, amused. He noticed that she used his name, instead of calling him 'sir.' It was strange how the thought made him smile.
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