Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 22:23:53 GMT
Long ago in the days before television, two boys developed the habit of reading to each other to pass the time and enjoy each other’s company. It is a habit that has endured through several lifetimes and many centuries
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HajI waits for Nicky to finish his sentence
Tamas?
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Hai
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I have a favor to ask of you
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Should I leave?
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No, it’s fine
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Tamas growls
Sit down, it makes me dizzy looking up that far!
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Hajime flops onto the pine needle bed with a grin
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Anyway, as I said I need a favor from you
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Tamas looks puzzled. He can hear the reluctance in the tall shaman’s voice, HajI is usually so self confident that it’s a bit unnerving hearing him hesitate.
Hai?
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HajI looks away
Take care of Khefri for me
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You know if the worst should happen
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Ahhhh….
D’you think thah’ll be necessary?
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Nooooo…….
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Well, I don’t know, to be honest, I’ve never gone to the Spirit World before.
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Then if yer not certain, why do it?
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Because I must, I need answers I can’t get here.
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However if I thought I couldn’t go and return safely, I would not do it.
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Tamas nods in acknowledgment
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But if the wrst should happen, I want someone there to …..
Hajime’s voice trails off, he can’t put into words the things he’s feeling.
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Why me? You know that kid is jealous of me.. and you.
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I know
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So why not ask his brother, seems like he’d be the proper one to take care of Khefri.
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Because Khefri would never allow Saiid to comfort him.
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Tamas raises himself up on his elbow and quirks an eyebrow at the lanky shaman?
Eh?
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Khef has spent his whole life in the shadow of his elder brothers. He is desperate to prove to them that he is a grown man, a warrior and a reliable scout.
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Ahh….
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Even though Saiid isn’t actually a warrior himsel’?
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Saiid is in every way, at least as far as the Ona!!twah are concerned, an adult. Khefri would never cry in front of his to!tah# and make himself look like a child.
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Yer gittin good wi' them clicks Tamas growls
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His brow clears
And whah makes yeh think he'll cry fer me?
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Perhaps he won't
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Perhaps he'll just need a strong chest to beat on
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Ah yes, well thah I can provide.
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Thank you, Tamas