Post by Tamari on Oct 29, 2012 1:58:10 GMT 10
Title: Don't Be Afraid
Rating: PG
Word Count: 237
Summary: "The longer you stay in the dark, the more the light burns when you step out - if you ever leave at all. " All Hallows' Eve at the palace, with Kalasin and shadows.
A bit creepy, but nothing graphic or disgusting.
Notes: Using one of Kris11's challenges, too.
If you think you are alone in the dark, you are wrong.
There’s Ina of Niede’s Jewel, over across the room, in the shadows. You can just barely see her eyes glittering when she looks at you -- there, see?
If you squint, you can make out Zenoby of Naxen’s silhouette. She is getting married tomorrow. Aren’t you glad you aren’t her? You should be.
Come closer, come closer, don’t be afraid. Not now, at least. It’s cold, isn’t it? Here, have my cloak. No, no, it’s fine.
I don’t get cold anymore.
What? Of course I’m human, don’t be silly, Princess.
Things just change, you know. The longer you stay in the dark, the more the light burns when you step out -- if you ever leave at all. Your eyes just start to adjust, until everything’s shaded, even your soul.
No, don’t back away, Kalasin. I won’t hurt you. Be quite stupid of me, wouldn’t it? After everything I’ve done.
It’s been a long few decades, hasn’t it?
But no need to look so scared. Not yet. You know me, Kally.
No? Don’t be silly. You do know me. Or has your father never mentioned his dear old cousin, Roger?
I thought I told you not to back away from me!
Oh, little Kally, you have so much to learn.
If you think you are ever alone in the dark, you are very, very wrong.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 237
Summary: "The longer you stay in the dark, the more the light burns when you step out - if you ever leave at all. " All Hallows' Eve at the palace, with Kalasin and shadows.
A bit creepy, but nothing graphic or disgusting.
Notes: Using one of Kris11's challenges, too.
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If you think you are alone in the dark, you are wrong.
There’s Ina of Niede’s Jewel, over across the room, in the shadows. You can just barely see her eyes glittering when she looks at you -- there, see?
If you squint, you can make out Zenoby of Naxen’s silhouette. She is getting married tomorrow. Aren’t you glad you aren’t her? You should be.
Come closer, come closer, don’t be afraid. Not now, at least. It’s cold, isn’t it? Here, have my cloak. No, no, it’s fine.
I don’t get cold anymore.
What? Of course I’m human, don’t be silly, Princess.
Things just change, you know. The longer you stay in the dark, the more the light burns when you step out -- if you ever leave at all. Your eyes just start to adjust, until everything’s shaded, even your soul.
No, don’t back away, Kalasin. I won’t hurt you. Be quite stupid of me, wouldn’t it? After everything I’ve done.
It’s been a long few decades, hasn’t it?
But no need to look so scared. Not yet. You know me, Kally.
No? Don’t be silly. You do know me. Or has your father never mentioned his dear old cousin, Roger?
I thought I told you not to back away from me!
Oh, little Kally, you have so much to learn.
If you think you are ever alone in the dark, you are very, very wrong.