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Post by Arual on Nov 4, 2006 22:10:42 GMT -5
Cecil went into Ninth Heaven in one word.....HUNGRY[/b]. He sat down tired and weak from doing extra training the hour or so before. What should I get? he thought, sighing and sinking a little farther into his chair. He looked around and it was diserted completely, noone was there. [/color]
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 14:03:24 GMT -5
Ithilwen's stomach was growling incessantly, and she wandered the halls in search of food, flanked closely by her pets. She came to a hault in front of the door to the "Ninth Heaven", sighed, and thought, I suppose this place is as good as any. Either way, it will have to suffice for the time being.
When she entered the room and her eyes scanned the area, she wasn't in the least bit surprised to see Cecil again...for the umpteenth time. After all, they did keep bumping into one another at random intervals, why not now?
The door creaked as it closed and she glided over to him gracefully, stopping just before his booth.
"Mind if I join you?"
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 14:11:04 GMT -5
"No." Cecil responded, scooting over a little bit to the end of the booth. "Oddly enough eh?" Cecil asked. " that we constantly bump into each other." He pulled his arm around in a circular motion( as it was on the oposite side of where Ithilwen was.)for a moment. He had been training eariler and the pain was coming from his shoulder Dali sliced open the one day. It wasnt actually pain, it was more of an annoyance to move it. With that aside, Cecil looked through the food choices.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 14:21:52 GMT -5
(( Y'know, at first I thought he meant 'No, you can't sit here', and I was gonna say 'Too bad! *pushes him out of the way and sits* >=D', but then I re-read the other post and it said 'Do you mind if I sit here'....so, nevermind xDDD ))
Ithilwen removed her rucksack and weapons as she placed them on the ground by her feet and took a seat opposite of her half-cousin in the booth. "I must agree with you, however, Nar'Hen. I find it a bit odd- or coincidental, to say the least- that we end up running in to one another."
The avariel began looking over the choices in food wearily, her lip curling in disgust as she saw that most of the food consisted of meet. Being the animal lover she was, Ithilwen refused to even touch meat. It was just another one of her annoying habits that bugged her parents to no end.
The princess's gaze lifted from her menu long enough to see Cecil moving his arm around in what appeared to be uncomfortability. She looked back down, and while flipping the page, said, "You should really see someone about those injuries of yours. You may noth think they will do you harm now, but you must look at it in the long-run. Eventually they will catch up to you."
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 14:34:49 GMT -5
Cecil glanced away from the menu to look towrds Ithilwen. " Usually I would agree, but this has already been healed.... a while back.... " He said in a cold tone. (not like mean tone, but a i know, but i dont care about that since i took care of it already. kinda voice^^) His crimson eyes glowed red as he stared back to the thrid page of the menu.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 14:44:03 GMT -5
"I wasn't referring to the nurses in TMA, if that was what you were thinking. I meant 'a specialist'. A professional healer. Although, where to find one is beyond me."
Finally deciding on something to eat, she chose a salad, a few fruits (some of which she had never heard of before), and a beverage of ginseng tea- her favorite drink. She closed the menu and placed it back on the tabletop, folding her arms slowly and closing her eyes for a moment.
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 14:55:24 GMT -5
Cecil found a food he hadnt had for the longest time- "sour sushi". Cecil's mother called it that, she'd make it all the time for him, but since she died he hasn't been able to have it. He gave a "Hm." in a humerous way when he spotted the name "sour sushi". He gave a light smile once he shut the menu. "Did- you ever meet my mother Ithilwen?" Cecil asked a little odd compared to the usual tone.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 15:07:34 GMT -5
Ithilwen opened one icy, blue eye and stared at the boy across from her for a long moment. She did this a lot. Ithilwen was one who would always analyze anyone before making an action before them. When she was done, she opened the other eye and folded her arms across the table in a leisurely manner. "Once, actually, I did. She visited Celebarda years ago for one reason or another, although I cannot be certain for what. As I look upon you now, I can see the resemblance. You look a lot like her." And then, she did what she had not thought she could do for the longest time....... She smiled. It wasn't an over-enthusiatic expression, nor was it a fake and forced gesture, but it was enough to express a warm feeling of which she had never experienced in ages.
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 15:31:43 GMT -5
"She smiled.... and... knew my mother...." He thought. Cecil looked to the table, its marble looking design, the metal borders on the sides. The smile was fading second by second into a sad and alone face once more. He thought about his mother.... her long brown/black braided hair that always came lose, her deep brown eyes. He now though about the sorrow he had forgotten entirely for a little over a few days. "Mother- how could you just.... " Cecil thought angry, confused, and sad all at once. Cecil! Cecil! (mother saying it before she died)
"I just don't know that the next time I see you.... your dead....."(shana says this if you remember) " Ill try to meet you when i can, but until then, work hard Shana."
"...I killed Father...."(Dali)
Voices of loved ones, friends and a brother who he hated with everything he had; merged into his head, his thoughts and Cecil was a little uneasy about them. Cecil pushed the menu away. Stood up and slightly turned. " Ill be back. If someone comes in, tell them number 45." Cecil said jumping over the booth.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 15:41:55 GMT -5
Ithilwen's smile faded as her brow furrowed slightly, watching as Cecil struggled with old and familiar memories. She watched him as he did so, wondering how someone could have possibly lived through so much torment and rise out on top the way that this boy did. Was it strength? Determination? Love? .....or something else?
When Cecil excused himself, Ithilwen called out to him as he left. "Very well, neth min (young one). Do as you must."
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 16:00:29 GMT -5
He casually walked over to the farthest tree from any window and the somewhat closest to the Ninth Heaven and went behind an oak. Cecil looked around, making sure no one saw this 'pathetic' moment and that he wouldn't hurt anyone in the process. "Damit!" he said softly, giving a punch to the tree as hard as he could. His nuckles bled from the force of the two smashing into each other. It was at that moment, he broke his promise to his parents: Cecil pressed his forehead against one arm that was leaning on the tree trunk.... and a tear ran down his face..... then another.... and one more. There was only a little that had actually come out the entire time, but for Cecil, as much as he knew the promise that he made was now broken and that theres no time to cry.... he couldn't help but do it anyway. Cecil could see his younger self, just directly after his parents death. Ther constant crying, the pain..... then came the sworn oath to himself, that he'd never cry for them again.... or anything else.
"Your weak little brother.....and you will always be that way.... no matter how hard you try."
"Oh Cecil, he cares.... you should know that..... Father will come back... and i don't think he'll mind.... if you hugged him just this once" Cecil threw his other fist against the tree. "No-" Cecil thought in anger, as he lifted his head up from his arm and wiped his eyes, which surprisingly weren't red. "from now on..... it wont happen again.... no one else is going to get hurt because of me." (from crying, the white part of course ^^)
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 16:26:19 GMT -5
Ithilwen knew that Cecil just needed time alone, and she shrugged. She knew this well, as she did this often, too. Her parents constantly nagging at her to be a certain way irked her, and sometimes she needed just to be herself...by herself. F L A S H B A C K "Ithilwen. You were supposed to be at the feast, but no one saw you.... Where were you?" King Aranion said sternly, his arms crossed firmly across his chest.
"Calm yourself, Father. I was only in the library reading." Ithilwen's brows were knit, and she glared at her dad. He was a tall man with long, mid-back length silver hair and a pair of large, icy blue eyes -which were now staring at Ithilwen in disappointment.
"You were told," he continued, "to be down in the dining hall hours ago. You deliberately disobeyed me yet again! You can't keep doing this, Ithilwen. As future queen-"
"What if I don't want to be queen?!" she cut him off. "Haven't you even thought for one moment of what I want? By the gods, Ada (father), if you want a true ruler that bad, take Faelwen. She's been dying to get her hands on the position."
And with that, she pushed past her bewildered father and ran out into the comfort of the night.
Ithilwen blinked away the memories and scoffed. She hated being heir to the throne of Celebarda, but she knew, try as she might, she could never run from her responsibilities as princess of the avariel kind. When the food came, she wasn't feeling as hungry as she once had when she first entered the room, so she decided to just sip her tea for a moment. It was warm and delicious, and she welcomed the warmth it gave her body as it trickled down her throat. Inhaling its delightful aroma, she took a few more sips, the drink completely alleviating the tense feelings she had just moments ago.
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 16:38:05 GMT -5
Cecil walked back in. Except for his knuckles, he looked just as he did leaving. "Thanks." Cecil said once he got into his seat. He started to eat.... but the urge to save it was thrown back into his mind. After a few minutes, Cecil finished his food. He looked at Ithilwen, wraping up his one hand in a bandage from a kit he found behind the one counter. THen, after he was finished with bandaging it up, Cecil left money on the table for both meals.
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Post by L.A.C.R.I.M.O.S.A on Nov 5, 2006 16:48:34 GMT -5
Ithilwen noticed Cecil bandaging up his knuckles, and she chose not to ask why he needed the bandaging in the first place, figuring it would turn out to be an awkward conversation, anyways.
The avariel finished her meal and drink and then stood up with Cecil to leave. She made for her rucksack to get money, but stopped short as she saw the boy lay down enough pay for both meals. She faltered for a moment and said," You know, you don't have to do that."
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Post by Arual on Nov 5, 2006 16:54:16 GMT -5
"Consider this a thank you." Cecil said, opening the door. He waited..... but for what exactly, he didnt know and stood outside. He stared at the sights that stood before him. "Hm." Cecil gave out and turned to go down the stairs.
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