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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 16:39:42 GMT
I shrug, sighing slightly and deciding to say it anyway just to fill the silence.
"So my sister's been murdered," I say - thoughtfully, but casual. "The -" I falter slightly, almost saying 'the squib' but thinking better of it. "Trisha. She was murdered in her bed at the Leaky Cauldron, and I still don't remember anything about her." I can't stifle the hint of bitterness at the end there, though I feel rather self-pitying for caring about such a minor tragedy.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 16:41:41 GMT
"I'm-..." I cut myself off before I can say 'I'm sorry', but then I'm not sure what else to say instead. So I pause for a moment, contemplating a reply, then saying eventually, "How are you holding up?"
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 16:48:42 GMT
I shake my head, shrugging. "It's fine. I mean, like I said I didn't know her. Not that I remember. What's to be upset about, right?"
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 16:53:19 GMT
"Well, maybe not getting the chance to know her," I bite my lip very hard, realising that the question was probably rhetorical and I really need to pay more attention to peoples tone of voice and that is definitely not a good way to make anyone feel better about losing a sibling.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 16:56:28 GMT
I release a long sigh, then shrug. "Well, yeah, there is that. But I didn't really...." I shrug again. "Lilith is upset. That's the only part that bothers me."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:01:08 GMT
I don't really want to have to verify that Lilith is her other sister as I'm pretty sure she's told me that before so I don't check.
"She'll be okay though," I say, although my voice is somewhat lacking in conviction.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 17:09:10 GMT
I nod. "Yeah, she'll be all right." Unless of course my suspicions are correct and he decides to make a clean sweep of things.
I shake my head quickly, but can't get rid of the feeling that maybe I should tell someone before Lilith gets killed too.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:10:03 GMT
"That's not all that's bothering you, is it?" I ask after a moment.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 17:13:01 GMT
I glance over at him, raising my eyebrows. "Didn't know you were that perceptive."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:19:05 GMT
"You learn something new everyday," I answer dryly.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 17:22:16 GMT
"Not sure that's really true, but maybe." I shrug.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:26:52 GMT
"Anyway, we digress," I shrug, "Want to talk about what else is bothering you?"
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 17:30:48 GMT
I sigh again, feeling like I've been doing that rather a lot lately, and shrug. "Just suspicions that Fitzy killed Trisha, and if so I ought to warn Lilith because she's Fitzy's sister, too, and we don't seem to be faring all that well at the moment." I shrug again.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:31:47 GMT
"That's...probably a very rational course of action," I nod.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 17:37:48 GMT
I nod, ironing my face at the moment. "Which means that I have to tell someone what happened... though if the alternative is something happening to Lilith I'm just being an idiot."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:45:20 GMT
"Would you risk something happening to her?" I ask.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 17:46:41 GMT
"No," I say quietly, shaking my head. "No, I definitely need to tell her.... And probably Andrew and Chance." I wince slightly at that thought, but I know I probably have to.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 17:57:58 GMT
"As many people as necessary," I nod, "If you need help...with anything. You know I'm here?"
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 18:00:19 GMT
I nod, managing to offer a very small smile. "I don't see what you could do, but... thanks."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 18:16:06 GMT
"I just...I don't know, wanted to offer anyway," I say with a slight shrug.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 18:18:45 GMT
"No, I appreciate it," I nod, trying not to think about the upcoming cheery conversation. I shake my head in annoyance at myself. Am I really so afraid of getting yelled at for stupidity that I'd risk my sister's life?
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 19:05:01 GMT
"Are you okay?" I ask cautiously after a moment, watching her shake her head.
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 19:06:59 GMT
"Yeah, fine," I say, frowning slightly. "Just being an idiot. Are you sure that you won't yell at me?"
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 19:29:58 GMT
"I'm sorry, I'm not going to yell at you."
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 20, 2008 19:31:19 GMT
"Hm." I grimace slightly. "And why not?"
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 20, 2008 19:56:20 GMT
"For my own conscience's sake," I admit, "Selfish as that is."
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 21, 2008 1:27:09 GMT
"Ah," I nod, then shrug. "Well... that's all right. I'll wait until they do."
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 21, 2008 18:16:52 GMT
"Wait until who do?"
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Post by Arden Patricks on Jan 21, 2008 18:51:32 GMT
"Andrew and Chance," I shrug. "If I can even get them in the same room together... and if Andrew happens to be sober for once," I mutter, rolling my eyes.
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Post by Ian Hunt on Jan 21, 2008 19:08:46 GMT
"Oh," I say, unsure of what else to say to that.
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