Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)
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				Title: <strong>Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 00:03:19</strong>
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				The rain came down in buckets.&nbsp; It was a miserable late March day - the 'winter blahs' are just at the tail end of hanging on, and even the hope of spring seems distant with the grey skies and the sheets of rain.&nbsp; The skies rumbled onmiously and it was dark enough to trigger the sensors in all the street lights which strained to cast cones of yellow downward.&nbsp; One could hardly guess that it was only alittle after five, but even if the sun was visible it would be just going down.&nbsp; <br><br>The small community of townhouses was surrounded by a 6 foot high brick wall topped with black wrought iron.&nbsp; The neighbourhood was decent enough, but middle-lowish class enough that in the odd place the vandalism of inner-city hoodlems was apparent.&nbsp; It's almost as if inside the walls, one could ignore the potholes, the uncollected garbage.. and the infrequent transient outside the well manicured lawns.<br><br>And the figure himself might be lost in the gloom if he had not stepped infront of the vehicle, his attention totally enraptured by a flickering up by one of the lights.. looking up with one hand upstretched.. oblivious to the oncoming car.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 00:15:52</strong>
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				Kate liked the winter, but even she was sick of it by now.&nbsp; The snow no longer covered the world's faults with a crisp blanket of white -- it was just grey and tired.&nbsp; Almost, she reflected, as tired as she was.&nbsp; With her boss just back from vacation, he was scrambling to catch up with everything he'd missed, and that meant she had to scramble, too.&nbsp; He was a nice guy, but he often forgot other people had lives.<br><br>Then she laughed at herself.&nbsp; Maybe some people did, but <em>she</em> didn't have a life.&nbsp; She was going home to an empty house, reheated leftovers, and maybe, as a special treat, a favorite DVD to watch while she ate.&nbsp; But anything more than that just made life too complicated...<br><br>She maneuvered the car around a slight bend, nearly home now -- and the next thing she knew, she was gasping in horror, her foot slamming on to the brakes with all her might.&nbsp; The car screeched unhappily, but came to a halt quickly enough.&nbsp; The idiot standing in the middle of the road wasn't hurt.<br><br>Shaken, she got out of the car, too upset to think of possible danger.&nbsp; "What... what the hell are you doing?" she asked, already shivering as the adrenaline faded.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 00:20:55</strong>
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				Even stranger, the figure turned, startled, shivering.. his outline stark in the headlights.&nbsp; For a moment it's almost as if there is a white halo around his entire body - but that's just a trick of the lights and the rain.&nbsp; He reached a hand forward, and then crumpled to his knees.. the walls of the building shaking with a sudden thunderclap.. or maybe the thunder came first.&nbsp; The skies lite up and Kate could have sworn that lightning must have struck less then a hundred feet away.&nbsp; Even as the walls still reverberated with the aftershocks, the lamp-posts sparked and went out.. followed by her car stalling.<br><br>The man's head lifted.. hair matted down by the heavy rain.. his face ghost white.. his eyes a bright blue even in the greyness.&nbsp; He looked out with sadness.. with confusion.. with naivity..lifting his hand again.. the reverse of the Michelangelo.. reaching out towards man.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 00:43:37</strong>
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				Kae instinctively shielded her head as the storm suddenly raged almost on top of her.&nbsp; Her ears ringing, her eyes dazzled, she looked up again to see what had happened, cringing as the streetlights sent sparks flying.<br><br>Cautiously, she went over to the man.&nbsp; She hadn't hit him, had she?&nbsp; It hadn't looked <em>that</em> close.&nbsp; But she didn't see why else he would have fallen.&nbsp; "Uh, sir?&nbsp; Are-- are you hurt?"&nbsp; He looked totally confused, though that wasn't too surprising.&nbsp; But he also looked so lost...&nbsp; "Sir?&nbsp; Should I call an ambulance?"<br><br>She reached out towards the man's hand.&nbsp; Now, a little late, she thought of possible danger, and her eyes flickered around suspiciously.&nbsp; But nothing seemed to move, and she looked back at him questioningly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 00:47:43</strong>
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				There was almost a warm tingle as their fingertips touched for a moment in the rain.&nbsp; The man tried to get up, but stumbled, and fell back down heavily to his knees.&nbsp; By now his clothing was utterly soaked, his hair drenched, and shivers started to wrack through his body.&nbsp; Reaching again for her hand, he pulled against her.. letting her help him stand up.&nbsp; His hand was smooth and cool in the rain, and looking closer at him.. he had a sweet kind face.. somewhere in his mid-twenties.. looking very..well..clean cut and average..except for being drenched and looking utterly lost.&nbsp; His eyes.. they were bright blue.. the kind from the movies.. from romance novels.<br><br>"n... no.." he says.. his voice buried in the rain.&nbsp; He reached with a second hand to hold hers for a moment, and then as he stands..uneasily..he lifts her hand up..looking at it..his other hand tracing along her fingers..as if he's utterly oblivious to the rain.&nbsp; Or shock.. he must be in shock.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 00:56:50</strong>
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				Kate got alarmed again as he held on to her so tightly.&nbsp; Confused he might be, but he was also strong.&nbsp; He <em>looked</em> nice, but they could all do that.&nbsp; Those eyes were really awfully... stunning, though...<br><br>She stared as he lifted her hand, again looking around uneasily.&nbsp; It was a strangely intimate gesture.&nbsp; Perhaps he'd mistaken her for someone else?&nbsp; Or he was just stunned and not thinking.&nbsp; "Sir?&nbsp; I-- I think you're in shock or something.&nbsp; Are you sick?&nbsp; Is there someone I should call?&nbsp; You can't stand out in the rain like this."&nbsp; He wasn't even wearing a coat, she realized, and she looked him up and down worriedly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 01:01:23</strong>
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				He touched her hand, and then released.&nbsp; He looked left, then right then up into the skies.. his cotton shirt and canvas slacks soaked.&nbsp; "Why not?" he asks, then looking back at her..shivering again.. although appearing to be startled by the action.. "I.. I... " unable to find the words.<br><br>Overhead the storm seems to at least be breaking.. the lightning and thundering returning to normal from the maelstrom.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 01:11:01</strong>
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				"Oh, good grief."&nbsp; Kate hesitated for a second, but she knew she was going to give in.&nbsp; "Okay, don't move."&nbsp; She went over to her car and got back in long enough to pull it to the curb and lock the doors.&nbsp; Not where she usually parked, but close enough.<br><br>She grabbed her briefcase and went back over to him.&nbsp; He quite literally hadn't moved, still staring blankly at the skies.&nbsp; She frowned and took his arm to steer him towards her house.&nbsp; "All right, come on, let's get inside.&nbsp; We'll -- we'll dry you off and then call your family or an ambulance or something.&nbsp; And if you turn out to be a psycho, I'm warning you right now that I've got pepper spray and I'm not afraid to use it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 01:13:44</strong>
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				The man followed, although he was very absent.. watching the sky.. then as they stepped down the path.. he trundled through a pile of leaves and other gunk left from the melting snow.&nbsp; A normal person would have walked AROUND it... and that fascinated him.. then the bushes.. Kate could get the impression that if left alone..the guy would never move anywhere.. just looking at everything.&nbsp; Definately in shock.<br><br>"Pepper... that's from a plant.&nbsp; You take the seeds.. and grind them up.. and use them as condiments." he suddenly looks at her as she's trying to get him up the steps to her front door.. "Yes.. I would like pepper please..."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 01:24:11</strong>
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				Kate quickly started trying to steer him around the worst of the mess on the streets.&nbsp; "Oh, wow.&nbsp; You're just not really here, are you?" she asked rhetorically.<br><br>"Well, at least you're a polite psycho," she remarked, as he asked for pepper.&nbsp; <em>He must have escaped from somewhere,</em> she thought nervously, remembering a 'rest home' not too far from there.&nbsp; Still, that wasn't for the truly dangerous, so he shouldn't be too much for her to handle for a while.<br><br>She fumbled her keys out, pulling them both under the small awning over the door, and got them both inside.&nbsp; They were both nearly equally soaked now, though she'd at least had some protection.&nbsp; "Oh, yuck.&nbsp; Okay, that's a little better," she said, peeling off her coat and stepping out of her boots.<br><br>"All right, now, what's your name?&nbsp; Come on in the kitchen, it's warm and you can drip all you want in there.&nbsp; I'll make some coffee.&nbsp; But someone must be worried about you.&nbsp; Tell me who to call."&nbsp; She was no psychologist, but she tried to stay friendly and casual, reasoning that would help.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 01:27:17</strong>
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				He followed her inside, looking up.. then all around.. trailing muck into her front foyer.&nbsp; He stepped out of the way as she closed the door, and stood there, dripping.&nbsp; Finally he answered.<br><br>"I don't where here is."<br><br>He watched her peel off her coat..her clothing soaked with the torrential downpour..she's soaked clear through.&nbsp; And so is he.&nbsp; <br><br>He attempted to follow her into the kitchen.. muddy shoes and all.<br><br>"I don't know."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 01:34:32</strong>
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				Kate stopped and flinched, realizing what was happening.&nbsp; "Oh, no, take those off first," she said, waving at his shoes.&nbsp; "Go on, take them off so you don't leave footprints."<br><br>Then she frowned at him.&nbsp; "You mean... you don't know who you want me to call?&nbsp; Don't you have parents, a girlfriend, somebody looking for you?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 02:46:39</strong>
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				He stops and looks down.&nbsp; He then looks back to the trail of dirt he was leaving.&nbsp; "I was leaving footprints" he repeats.&nbsp; Walking back to the door he crouches down, and needs to actually study the shoes before he unlaces them.. very deliberately..and then slips out of them.&nbsp; He looks to your boots and puts his shoes together..exactly precisely as yours were..before standing and following..padding in his socks.<br><br>He looks up at her again. "I don't know." he says.. his eyes nearly glowing in the dark as he walks over to her.. walking just barely inside her personal space.. not aggressively.. but in a way very childlike - or as if he was an idiot savant - or in total shock.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 08:42:39</strong>
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				Kate watched this performance with growing confusion.&nbsp; She wasn't sure it was possible to be <em>this</em> much in shock, and it really didn't seem to be any kind of an act.&nbsp; There had to be something else going on.<br><br>And those eyes of his were getting a little unnerving besides.&nbsp; "Don't you even know your name?&nbsp; Where you live?&nbsp; You must have some idea... Wait, have you got a wallet?&nbsp; Some ID?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 14:31:34</strong>
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				He stepped closer.&nbsp; "No.. I don't." he reaches out towards her.. "Do you have a wallet?&nbsp; What is a wallet.. can I see one?"&nbsp; another shiver goes through him, and then his expression changes.. "Mmm.&nbsp; Sorry.&nbsp; I'm cold.." as if it's intriguing to actually /be/ cold.. but he wouldn't know what to do about it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 15:58:25</strong>
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				"Uh, oh."&nbsp; Kate frowned, not liking the way this was going.&nbsp; Even amnesiacs didn't forget basic things like what a wallet was, did they?<br><br>But now she had more immediate problems.&nbsp; She was cold herself, and he had to be in even worse shape.&nbsp; Quickly, she set a pot of coffee brewing and tried to figure out the best way to deal with this.<br><br>"All right, let's go," she said, steering him now towards the bathroom and handing him a towel.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; First, get undressed, and either dry off with this towel, or take a shower and then dry off.&nbsp; If you don't remember what a shower is, either, then just skip that part," she added hastily, unwilling to talk him through that particular prodcedure.<br><br>"When you're dry, put on this robe here."&nbsp; She leaned over and indicated a dark blue terrycloth robe, which was a little large for her so should work all right for him.&nbsp; "Do you understand all that?" she asked, searching those eerie blue eyes for confirmation.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 21:09:51</strong>
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				He followed her.. utterly trusting.. the entire way taking utter fascination in every picture, every nick-nack.. even how the lights turned on when she flicked the light switch.&nbsp; He listened to her instructions.. he wasn't an idiot.. he just didn't know anything.&nbsp; Okay.. totally strange.&nbsp; He takes the towel and nods to her instructions, then takes the robe.&nbsp; (why does she have a men's size robe? :D tee hee)<br><br>"Okay.. I understand.&nbsp; Undressed.. towel.. dry.. robe."<br><br>He makes no motion to close the bathroom door, but immediately starts to open his shirt..&nbsp; <br><br>Undressing.. he dries off his body with the towel.. just letting the clothing lie..and then remembering the shoes, he folds up the clothing and leaves them on the floor by the door..much like his shoes.&nbsp; And then towelling off..he folds the towel and sets it on the floor.&nbsp; Finally he takes the robe.. tying it closed.&nbsp; Mmm..robes..these feel at home.. At last he steps out of the bathroom.. the robe closed.. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 21:33:54</strong>
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				"Okay, good," said Kate, though she was still nervous about this.&nbsp; Was he crazy?&nbsp; She'd discounted the idea that it might be an act -- no one could be that convincing.&nbsp; But this didn't just seem like amnesia, at least not the way she thought amnesia worked.<br><br>She turned to head to her own room, grabbing a towel on the way.&nbsp; Realizing just in time that he'd left the bathroom door open, she turned back and closed it hastily before finally retreating to her room and firmly closing that door as well.<br><br><em>Oh, what have you gotten yourself into?</em> she wondered nervously as she got herself dried off and put on some comfortable sweatpants and a faded t-shirt.&nbsp; She'd have to start making some calls, checking missing persons reports -- it sounded like a big, scary mess of red tape, but she had to make sure the poor guy wasn't just going to be abandoned somewhere.<br><br>Cautiously, she stepped back out into the hall.&nbsp; Her unexpected guest was just walking out into the hall, thankfully decently covered.&nbsp; "Feel better?" she asked.&nbsp; "Come on, have a nice hot cup of coffee and you'll warm right up."&nbsp; She walked into the kitchen, getting out two mugs.&nbsp; "But I suppose you don't remember if you like coffee, either.&nbsp; Well, we'll find out."<br><br>She also set out sugar and milk on the small oval kitchen table, then filled the mugs and offered one to him.&nbsp; "So what's the last thing you remember?&nbsp; Let's start there."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-07-2007, 23:47:35</strong>
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				He looks her over and nods, following her. "Coffee. Oh.. those are beans from the cocoa plant.. you pick them.. and then roast them.. then crush them before passing water through them to absorb their flavour.&nbsp; Yes.. please.. I would like to try."<br><br>Passing the door she can see his clothing .. still wet.. curiously folded by the door on the floor.<br><br>Again he walks slowly.. looking at pictures.. nick-nacks..then pausing by the potted plant Kate has overtop her entertainment unit.&nbsp; She'd gotten it as a gift from a co-worker and it's living up to it's 'low maintenance' as she often forgets to water it.&nbsp; He leans over..and it's almost like he's talking softly to the plant, stroking one of it's leaves with his finger.. before turning and following into the kitchen.. following her everywhere until he's directed to sit.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:01:14</strong>
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				She made a mental note to throw his clothes in the dryer, since she really didn't have anything that would fit him aside from the robe.&nbsp; And sorting all this out might take a while...<br><br>Finally she sat down, deciding that was the only way to keep him from following her every move, and just set the mug in front of him.&nbsp; "Okay, just sit, relax.&nbsp; You're warm enough, right?&nbsp; So think back and tell me the last thing you remember.&nbsp; Then we can start figuring out what happened."&nbsp; She added milk and a little sugar to her cup and waited hopefully for a useful answer from him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:05:02</strong>
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				He sat down, watching her every move, then looked at the stuff she was adding. "What is that?" he asked.&nbsp; When explained milk and sugar he looked confused.. tasting one of each.&nbsp; The milk he liked..his eyes lighting up.. "Ahh.. this is" allowing himself to be cut off before explaining in detail where milk came from.&nbsp; Sugar he didn't like.. and he came up blank.&nbsp; But then.. modern sugar is created.. it's far from a natural product nowadays.&nbsp; (notice a trend?)<br><br>He sips the drink after putting some milk in it..and stirring as you did.. before nodding..setting his cup down.<br><br>"I don't know." he gives a little smile, his eyes looking at her. "I'm sorry.. Kate.. you are very nice to me.. but I don't know.&nbsp; There is only one person I can remember and I know in the whole world."<br><br>A pause.. <br><br>"You."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:18:21</strong>
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				It was pretty strange, watching a grown man discover coffee for the first time, even though he seemed to know all about it.&nbsp; It was like he'd read about things, while locked up in a small room somewhere and never seeing any of the things he'd read about.&nbsp; Which reinforced the idea of him being psychotic somehow, but at least he still didn't seem dangerous.<br><br>She shifted uncomfortably under those eyes, though she couldn't have said why.&nbsp; "You don't remember <em>anything</em>?&nbsp; Nothing at all?"&nbsp; Then she stiffened slightly, confused.&nbsp; "But you remember my name... even though I never told you my name."&nbsp; Now suspicion crept into her dark eyes, and she edged away from him almost imperceptibly.
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				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:21:16</strong>
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				He looks at her.. "You didn't tell me..but you did say it." he looks down.. "I shouldn't have been listening.. I know you weren't talking to me."&nbsp; He does enjoy the coffee.. "You said.. Kate.. what are you doing.. " he looks up into her eyes again.&nbsp; "You are afraid of me.. you do not trust me even though I have done nothing but ask questions." <br><br>He stands up.. "Please.. it is okay.. I will go."&nbsp; And then walks out of the kitchen.. heading towards the front door.&nbsp; If Kate follows, a glance out of the corner of her eye shows that plant on the entertainment unit full and lush.. not withered and dying.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:31:24</strong>
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				Kate frowned in confusion.&nbsp; Had she said anything out loud?&nbsp; She didn't think so, but now she couldn't be sure.&nbsp; Then she suddenly realized that he was leaving, and got up to follow.&nbsp; "Look, being afraid of people is just the best way to survive in this world," she said, feeling obscurely guilty.&nbsp; "But you can't leave, anyway.&nbsp; You can't go outside like that, especially not in this weather.&nbsp; Look, we just need to figure out who... you..."<br><br>Her voice trailed off as she tilted her head and stared at the plant.&nbsp; "What... happened?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:37:56</strong>
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				He stops at the front door and turns around.&nbsp; "The best way to survive in this world is love.&nbsp; Love your neighbours.. Love your enemies.&nbsp; For we are all one." he smiles.. and for a moment has a vaguly religious sound..well..maybe more like a hippy-moonie sound to him.&nbsp; "The weather is part of nature.. and I am perfectly content with who I am."<br><br>He doesn't move as she discovers the plant.&nbsp; "Your plant was not very happy.. you should pause more to give it attention.. to talk to it.&nbsp; That's all I did." He smiles.. "Kate.. I don't want you feeling scared or guilty or bad.&nbsp; And I can't explain what I don't know.. I can't give you any answers other then the truth."<br><br>(oooh..very biblical looking :D )
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:46:45</strong>
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				Kate listened to this doubtfully.&nbsp; Okay.&nbsp; An amnesiac religious whacko standing in her living room, naked except for her robe.&nbsp; Not exactly what she'd expected from the evening... but none of that explained the plant.<br><br>She skipped arguing with him about his philosophy of life.&nbsp; "Okay, yeah, talking to plants helps, but-- but not like <em>that</em>.&nbsp; That looks like a completely different plant.&nbsp; What else did you do?"&nbsp; She turned and looked at him, frowning faintly.&nbsp; "But you'd still better not go outside like that.&nbsp; You'll get arrested.&nbsp; And I'll never get my robe back."&nbsp; She returned to staring at the plant, uncomfortable again, and again without knowing why.
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				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:48:57</strong>
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				"I didn't do anything."&nbsp; <br><br>He took a step towards her.. "Kate.&nbsp; If you want your robes back.." he starts to untie the robes..
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 00:57:08</strong>
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				Kate jumped and held up a hand.&nbsp; "No, no, I didn't mean right now!&nbsp; Just eventually.&nbsp; Getting it back eventually is fine.&nbsp; Um.&nbsp; I'm going to go put your clothes in the dryer, okay?&nbsp; Just... just don't leave, all right?&nbsp; Seriously."&nbsp; She waited for some sort of confirmation before continuing on her way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 01:01:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The strange man nodded.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; What is a dryer?" with the same pale blue eye'd expression.<br><br>As Kate leaves he returns to the kitchen, returning to enjoying his coffee.&nbsp; He had watched how she made it, and went..first cupping his hands around the tin of coffee.. then going through the motions..again cupping his hands around the coffee pot holding the water.&nbsp; It percolated and by the time she was coming back he was pouring a second cup for her.. this time, if she was to taste it, the coffee would be an entirely different cup.&nbsp; It would probably litterally be the best coffee she'd ever have tasted.. the beans perfect..the water perfectly pure.<br><br>He poured himself a cup. "You ask many questions about me.&nbsp; What about you, Kate.&nbsp; Who are you?&nbsp; Who are your friends?&nbsp; Who is looking for you?" he asks.. his voice soft.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 01:08:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A clothes dryer.&nbsp; So you can have dry things to wear," she explained, wondering vaguely how long she'd have the patience for all this explaining.<br><br>She looked through the pockets before putting them in the dryer, but, as she'd feared, found nothing.&nbsp; Frowning again, she went back into the kitchen, surprised to see him pouring her more coffee.&nbsp; "Thanks," she said, adding her usual milk and sugar mix again and stirring thoughtfully.<br><br>"Well, I don't think anyone's looking for me," she said.&nbsp; "I thought you were lost, far from home, so there would be people looking for you.&nbsp; "I'm just Kate Winston.&nbsp; Overworked secretary, youngest of three children... I'm not anybody in particular."<br><br>She lifted her cup and took a sip.&nbsp; Then she gaped at him.&nbsp; "What-- where did you get this?&nbsp; This isn't the coffee I had, this is... perfect..."&nbsp; Somehow, that idea was rather unsettling...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 01:12:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was watching her until she took a drink then ducked his head down to sip his own.&nbsp; "I think this tastes better too."&nbsp; He smiles softly to himself.. "I think if one slows down.. and accepts the world..rather then trying to explain the world.. things turn out better."<br><br>He sets the cup down.&nbsp; "I think you are someone.&nbsp; You brought me into your house and offered me drink.&nbsp; That is very kind of you.&nbsp; You have asked nor expected anything in return - which is good. I have nothing to offer except my conversation"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 01:21:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head as though trying to clear out the confusion.&nbsp; "Yeah, that's easy to say.&nbsp; If I slow down too much, I won't have a job anymore."&nbsp; But again, it seemed useless to argue with him on a subject like that.<br><br>She blushed as he continued.&nbsp; "Well, it wasn't that much, really.&nbsp; I couldn't leave you out there.&nbsp; I felt responsible for you... since I nearly ran you over and all."&nbsp; Smiling wryly, she sipped her coffee again, wonderingly.&nbsp; "Do you remember why you were standing in the middle of the street?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:18:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles, watching Katy while they talk, truely interested in her words, and not just going through the motions like others Katy has had in her life.&nbsp; It seems too often that the only ones in her life are family who are always busy except on holidays, co-workers who always makes plans to get together out of work but nothing really happens and friends who seem to be around when they want something.&nbsp; <br><br>"A job is important, but not nearly as much as being happy.&nbsp; Tell me.. remember your youth.&nbsp; Do you remember all your jobs.. or do you remember the times when you were truely happy.&nbsp; With friends.. family.. exploring and learning about the world around you."&nbsp; <br><br>He listens to her question and nods. "Because.. if I wasn't.. I'd not have met you." he pauses.. "What is a street?"<br><br>He sips the coffee again and sets it down.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:28:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, of course the happy times are what everyone wants to remember, but people still have to eat," Kate said.&nbsp; "I can't live on happy memories."<br><br>She blinked in confusion at his answer, which wasn't so much an answer as a fortune cookie saying.&nbsp; "You... were standing in the street because you knew I was about to show up and almost run you over."&nbsp; The sentence was half a question.&nbsp; "That really doesn't make any sense," she added slowly.<br><br>"But a street is what you were standing in when I found you.&nbsp; That long strip of ashpalt that cars drive on.&nbsp; And a car is the thing I was in that almost hit you," she added, trying to save time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:31:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods..and then looks down. And for a moment Kate can feel.. an immense loneliness... loss..distance.<br><br>"I don't remember happiness"<br><br>He looked up..as if burying those thoughts.&nbsp; "What's that?" he asks..then as if answering the question.. downstairs the dryer buzzer goes off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:35:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again Kate felt that strange sense of discomfort... which she was now starting to suspect was more a sense of ignorance, as things happened that she really didn't understand.&nbsp; "Well, you don't remember anything," she pointed out, but this perfectly logical argument didn't seem very good somehow.<br><br>"That's the dryer," she said slowly.&nbsp; "Your clothes should be dry now.&nbsp; But... you asked that before the sound..."&nbsp; She shook her head faintly.&nbsp; "How are you doing these things?&nbsp; You must have some idea."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:38:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks away from her.&nbsp; "How does one remember anything?&nbsp; and I'm not doing anything.. I was just curious.&nbsp; I've never heard it before."&nbsp; He looks out the window.. "The rain is still coming down hard.&nbsp; I suspect it will for some time." he glances up through the curtains, then across the table at Kate.&nbsp; "Are you going to give me my clothing and send me back out into the night?" absolutely no emotion attached to that..even his eyes seem guarded.. almost testing her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:43:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But... you hadn't heard it yet," Kate murmured, confused, then frowned and focused again as he asked his question.&nbsp; "Yes, and no," she said.&nbsp; "That's yes, I will give you back your clothes, and no, I will not send you out into the night.&nbsp; You'd freeze to death or catch pneumonia.&nbsp; Or get hit by some other car," she added dryly.&nbsp; "Besides, we still have to figure out who you are."<br><br>She swallowed the last of her coffee, still marvelling at how good it tasted.&nbsp; "I'll be right back, I'm just going to go get your clothes.&nbsp; Then we can try missing persons reports, maybe, and see what we can find out."&nbsp; She turned to head down to the dryer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:46:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stood up and tried to be helpful.&nbsp; He took her cup and was able to figure out the sink to pour the rest down.. then opening a cupboard, found more cups inside..so in went the two they had just used.&nbsp; <br><br>Another cupboard and he found the dry-goods.. spices.. boxes of minute rice.. baking ingredients.&nbsp; He started taking them out..examining each one.. smiling to himself as he recognized the (albeit processed) natural products.. when Katy returns..the cups are nowhere to be seen and her pantry is now more or less all over her kitchen counter.<br><br>He holds up a small vial. "I think you call this parsley." He smiles.. so proud.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:49:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hands full of warm clothes, Kate stopped in her tracks as she saw the state of her kitchen.&nbsp; "Um.&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; Most people call it parsley, assuming they speak English.&nbsp; Did you... need something?&nbsp; What are you looking for?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 05:52:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head.. "No.. I was just looking." he holds up another one.. "Thyme." and another "Rosemarie.&nbsp; I always liked that name..such a nice name"<br><br>He looked back at her.. "You have cleaned my clothing.&nbsp; Thank you Kate." his eyes were warm.. he then looked back. "Oh.. I see..umm.. I could put everything back.&nbsp; What is this?" he holds up a box of 'instant pancake mix - just add water'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:00:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, just put everything back, please," she said, feeling slightly frazzled.&nbsp; "Or get dressed first and then clean up, if you'd rather.&nbsp; Here, I'll trade you," she offered, handing him the clothes and reaching for the box.&nbsp; "This is for pancakes.&nbsp; You know, breakfast.&nbsp; Well, usually breakfast is just cereal and toast, but sometimes I pull this out."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:02:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He just looks at her. "Oh..okay." another pause as he takes his clothing. "What is breakfest?&nbsp; What is toast?" he frowns for a moment.. "There is so much I don't understand.&nbsp; Kate.. I wish I could learn it all." he starts to walk out of the room.. taking the clothing back up towards the bathroom..which he assumes is some sortof changing room.. and not wanting to bother Kate's modesty.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:09:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you're going to have to learn some of it, at least," Kate observed as he left.&nbsp; She sighed and turned to the cluttered counter, setting to work on reorganizing things.&nbsp; She was too restless to sit still and leave everything lying around.&nbsp; But she was barely thinking about what she was doing, her mind too caught up in all the weird little things that had been happening.&nbsp; He was healing plants.&nbsp; He was predicting the future.&nbsp; He might even be reading her mind.<br><br>But at the same time, he didn't even know what breakfast was.&nbsp; And she really hated to be confused.<br><br>She paused in her tidying long enough to go in the living room and boot up her computer, then went back to work.&nbsp; Somehow, she was beginning to think it wouldn't help, but she might as well check the missing persons reports, if she could find them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:15:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He goes upstairs, dressing again in the bathroom.&nbsp; His clothing is so warm and soft now.. he pauses a moment to just enjoy it.. folding the robes he was wearing and leaving it again on the floor by the door.&nbsp; He then has a moment to look at all the various bottles and oils and scents that are on the countertop.&nbsp; He starts exploring more.. when.<br><br>"Aahhhh!" a scream of surprise from upstairs.&nbsp; When Kate runs up, two things are apparent.&nbsp; First the stranger is against the back wall holding his face..mostly his eyes.&nbsp; And second.. that lovely perfume smell in the air.. and her favourate bottle of perfume laying where it fell on the counter.&nbsp; Not too difficult to figure out what happened up here.<br><br>"It stings..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:21:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate breathed a sigh of relief at not finding him dead on the floor.&nbsp; But this relief was tempered by the realization that he was going to require almost constant watching.&nbsp; Like a full-grown toddler.<br><br>"Oh, of course it stings.&nbsp; You're not supposed to spray it in your eyes.&nbsp; Come on, here, lean over.&nbsp; We have to wash it out."&nbsp; She guided him towards the sink, trying to figure out the best way to do this -- or at least a way that wouldn't douse the whole flooor with water.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:25:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He comes over.. "I was just trying to see what it was. It smelt like flowers.." he's guided to the sink.&nbsp; And about the bathroom..it seems everything that could be opened was opened..as he was exploring..well..about everything.<br><br>"Alot of things in here smell like flowers.. it's very nice..but you don't actually /have/ flowers in here.&nbsp; Isn't that strange?"&nbsp; He's also fascinated by the sink..watching how Kate turned it on and off.. (which could be a dangerious thing) and is finally clean..his hair now swept back as he tries to dry it.&nbsp; He looks at her with a boyish smile.. "I didn't mean to cause you any distress.&nbsp; I just know you are getting impatient with my questions.. and I have so many." he reaches to touch her cheek.. a tender gesture..which seems to leave her skin tingling and warm.. "I just want you to be happy.. not frustraited"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 06:31:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not good at growing things," Kate said helplessly.&nbsp; "But it isn't the questions so much as the -- the opening everything.&nbsp; You could really hurt yourself if you're not careful."<br><br>She wasn't quite sure what to make of his hand on her cheek.&nbsp; He was so hopelessly naive about -- well, everything, that he couldn't possibly mean it as a seductive gesture.&nbsp; But somehow, it kind of was, and she shivered faintly as the warmth tingled on her cheek.&nbsp; "Just-- just be more careful.&nbsp; Then I won't have to worry."&nbsp; She should move, should back up, move his hand, but somehow she did none of those things.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 12:39:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head softly. "You could be.&nbsp; You just need to talk more.. to the plants." he smiles, his fingertips spreading out, touching more of her cheek..curving down to stroke her neck and cup her face.&nbsp; "If I don't open things.. how will I find out what they are?&nbsp; I'm not afraid.. even of being hurt.. because you are here.&nbsp; You worry about me." <br><br>His blue eyes look into hers.. "Are you afraid of opening up?&nbsp; Are you afraid of getting hurt?"&nbsp; He holds the moment, then his hand returns to his side..and he folds the towel that was used to dry his face after washing his eye.. the moment passed.&nbsp; <br><br>He turns and stands up again. "I would like to learn more." that momentary connection gone.. for the moment.<br><br>(what a perfect set up-.. okay..I know it's borderlining on cheesy :) but it's somewhat romanticy.. eh?)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 14:25:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was only once he'd turned away that Kate realized how lost she'd been in those eyes, that light touch -- even in those silly, hopelessly naive things that he said and which she didn't believe for a second.&nbsp; But the fact was, it took her a long moment to recover.<br><br>"Well... well, you should be afraid of getting hurt.&nbsp; At least a little afraid.&nbsp; You could have blinded yourself," she finally managed.&nbsp; "Anyway, if you want to learn things, then come with me.&nbsp; I'll show you the internet, and we might be able to figure out who you are.&nbsp; It would be nice to be able to call you something besides 'hey, you.'"&nbsp; She tried to get back her usual tone, but something about her voice still sounded wrong to her... still unsettled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:36:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stopped and turned back. "Okay.. but only if it's what you want." he returns to her.. seeing the slight discomfort as Kate battled her thoughts and emotions within.&nbsp; "It would be challenging.&nbsp; What would you like to call me?" he smiles warmly.. "At least until we figure out who I am.&nbsp; And what is this internet.. I've never heard of it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:53:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He seemed to know absolutely everything she was thinking, and though she told herself it couldn't be true, she still felt unnerved.&nbsp; "Well, the internet... It's easier to show you."&nbsp; She led the way to the computer, which was set up in the spare bedroom.&nbsp; "Usually unknown men get called John Doe, but that doesn't seem to suit you somehow," she added thoughtfully.&nbsp; "What name do you like?&nbsp; There's Michael, Jason, Steven, Kevin... anything sound good?"<br><br>She sat at the computer and opened up a browser.&nbsp; "Wait'll you see this," she said, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:56:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(grins..I'm going for a mixture of corny and 'coincience')<br><br>"You could call me J.C."&nbsp; he pauses.. and then nods up towards the hallway to the bathroom. "It was the name on the robe... J.C. Penny." he gives a warm smile and sits down, obviously curious about the metal laptop..his eyes lighting up more when it starts to power up.&nbsp; "ooh..that is extraordinary!"&nbsp; He smiles as the familiar windows boot up sequence starts. "Where is that field.. it looks so peaceful."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 01:43:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay, that works," Kate said, bemused.&nbsp; Google was her home page, so she typed in "missing persons" to see what she'd find.&nbsp; There were around two million hits, and many of the pages looked sad and desparate.&nbsp; She frowned unhappily, trying to find ways to limit the search a little better by age and location.<br><br>"Anyway, this lets me look at websites -- those are pages people all over the world make and put up for people to see.&nbsp; It's like -- like a bulletin board, where anyone can put up messages and pictures, and other people can come look at them.&nbsp; Omly you don't all have to be in the same place, geographically speaking.&nbsp; Get it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 03:27:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. kept just looking at the pictures.<br><br>"No.. I don't.. but it's very nice to look at.&nbsp; What are websites?&nbsp; What is a bulletin board?&nbsp; Who are all these people.. do you know them?&nbsp; You have an awful lot of friends."&nbsp; <br><br>He edges closer, just totally engrossed in the screen.. then up again, he reaches to touch her arm.&nbsp; "Do you meet any of them.. these are pictures and words.. but pictures and words don't replace real people.. do they?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 03:37:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate wasn't even sure where to start with all these questions.&nbsp; "No, of course I don't know all these people -- this is done by millions of people all over the world.&nbsp; You can talk to people through the internet, but that's not usually the same as a real conversation, no.<br><br>"This is a website, here," she continued, showing him a site from the area that listed missing persons.&nbsp; "These are pages, and people use them to share information.&nbsp; Um, like a library.&nbsp; Do you know what that is?"<br><br>She frowned as she studied the pages.&nbsp; "I don't see anyone who looks like you, though."&nbsp; She tensed faintly as his hand touched her arm.&nbsp; Normally she didn't like touchy-feely people, but for some reason she didn't mind it from him -- which was disturbing all by itself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 03:39:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked down at the screen. "Ooh.. I don't think you'll find me on there" he says matter of factly. "Although I do like meeting all of these people."&nbsp; He still views the world through those naive innocent eyes.<br><br>"I think the pictures are nice however.. I think if you walked outside and met someone.. it would be alot better" he smiles.."Do you know your neighbour?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 03:49:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I know some of them, sure," Kate said, but she was more interested in something else for the moment.&nbsp; "What do you mean, you don't think I'll find you here?&nbsp; I mean, you must live somewhere, and you're obviously missing from there, so why wouldn't you be listed on a missing persons site?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 03:52:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He continues to touch her arm.&nbsp; <br><br>"I'm not missing.&nbsp; I'm right here.&nbsp; I don't know why you keep insisting I'm someplace else.&nbsp; And I told you - I can't remember anyone else.&nbsp; No one else would know me.. I don't know any of those people."<br><br>He shifts.. "Why don't you tell me more about yourself, Kate.&nbsp; What do you like?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:04:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now she was very aware of his hand again, but continued to try to explain.&nbsp; "No, I mean -- if someone gets lost, or kidnapped, or runs away, their families and friends look for them.&nbsp; They're missing because their friends don't know where they are.&nbsp; And you-- you've lost your memory or something, so that's why you don't remember.&nbsp; It doesn't mean there isn't someone else out there who remembers you and is looking for you."<br><br>She shrugged at his question, both confused and frustrated.&nbsp; "Uh, I like lots of things.&nbsp; You'd have to narrow that down a little.&nbsp; But we should really be trying to figure out who you are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:06:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles. "I disagree, Kate.&nbsp; I don't know anything, and you don't know me - looking at these pictures won't get us anywhere.&nbsp; But you do know about yourself." he shifts back comfortably on the couch.&nbsp; "So instead of going nowhere - we could talk about you instead." He was obviously not at all worried about being lost, and seemingly more interested in getting to know Kate then finding himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:09:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at him in astonishment.&nbsp; "Don't you even want to know your real name?&nbsp; What if someone's out there worried to death about you right now?&nbsp; Besides, I'm not that exciting, trust me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:12:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He returned the look with the calm and utterly at peace look. "If someone was looking for me, then they would find me.&nbsp; And I'm sure if I needed to find someone, I would find them." he reaches down to her hand.<br><br>"And I think you are interesting.&nbsp; You have a kind heart.&nbsp; You may not always think of your plants, but you try to do the right thing.&nbsp; You doubt yourself sometimes, but you shouldn't."&nbsp; He smiles again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:16:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But it isn't that easy to find people," she insisted, watching as he took her hand and wondering what in the world she was supposed to do.&nbsp; "You -- you sound like a fortune teller or a psychologist or something.&nbsp; I mean, most people <em>try</em> to do the right thing, it just doesn't usually work.&nbsp; And... and how can you not doubt?&nbsp; Everything's doubtful."<br><br>She still stared at her hand in his, frowning slightly.&nbsp; There was simply too much going on to sort it all out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:19:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He pursed his lips and then nodded. "Okay. I tell you what.&nbsp; Tonight we will do everything your way.&nbsp; And if it doesn't work, then tomorrow, we will do it my way.&nbsp; I won't doubt anything tonight and answer every question - like I have been - completely honestly.&nbsp; But I don't know anyone.. I don't know my name, and I think you would have a better time telling me about yourself."<br><br>He sits back, his hand retreating.. that warm tingly feeling he seems to give whenever touching you gone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 04:30:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It isn't a question of having a better time," Kate said, confused.&nbsp; "I'm trying to figure out what happened to you, where you belong.&nbsp; You must have lived somewhere for the last twenty-odd years.&nbsp; I don't understand why you don't want to know where that is."&nbsp; She was perplexed, and now unhappy that he'd moved away from her, and annoyed with herself for being unhappy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 12:38:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked back at her. "But can't you see?&nbsp; I'm not the one who is getting upset.&nbsp; I'm happy being right where I am.&nbsp; Wait a second." he nods down.. "may I?"<br><br>Having remembered what she had done, he clicked the button to return to the search engine, and then typed 'happiness'.&nbsp; Millions of returns - movies, wikipedia, photos.&nbsp; Clicking one there were a set of sappy pictures.. couples together on a beach.. sitting holding each other.&nbsp; Little fuzzy puppies..<br><br>"See.. is this happy?&nbsp; No one is looking for things.. they have found what they were looking for."&nbsp; He nodded down at the screen..and while Kate was looking down, he slipped close again, his arm sliding behind the couch behind her.&nbsp; "I think maybe you are so worried about me.. because you arn't happy yourself."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 16:47:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate stiffened as he sat beside her, so very close to her.&nbsp; This was a total stranger, and a strange stranger at that.&nbsp; His arm around her simply should not feel so good, shouldn't send those warm tingles through her...<br><br>"I'm <em>worried</em> about you because someone must be looking for you!&nbsp; I-- " she gave up abruptly, tired of the same circular discussion.&nbsp; "Okay, rule number one: Don't believe everything you see on the internet.&nbsp; No one's that happy except when they're having their picture taken.&nbsp; And I'm not <em>un</em>happy, anyway.&nbsp; That's good enough."&nbsp; Except it usually wasn't, of course, but she'd given up hoping for anything better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 01:28:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks down at the picture. "They look happy.. look..you can see it in their face.. in their eyes.&nbsp; The way they hold each others hands.&nbsp; Sure.. who knows what before.. and after.. but right there.. they are happy."&nbsp; He smiled and looked down at her.. reaching to touch her chin, tilting it back to face him. "I didn't say you were un-happy.. I said you were not happy.&nbsp; Tell me Kate.. what makes you happy?&nbsp; What makes you.. really happy." his finger lingering.. his eyes looking deep into hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 01:40:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate suddenly realized she was holding her breath, and she exhaled very slowly.&nbsp; "Um, this is--"&nbsp; She stopped, absolutely unable to think of the right words.&nbsp; Not appropriate?&nbsp; Too much, too soon?&nbsp; Really turning me on?<br><br>She blushed and tried to get some control back, if only over the conversation.&nbsp; "I-- the same things that make most people happy, I guess," she said quietly.&nbsp; "Family, friends...."&nbsp; She trailed off.&nbsp; Those eyes were making her completely lose her train of thought.&nbsp; Was he going to kiss her?&nbsp; She was afraid to move, afraid to admit to herself that she kind of wanted him to.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 01:44:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He paused, nodding softly.&nbsp; "This is what?" he looks down between them.. back at the pictures.. then back at them. "Is this.. wrong? I'm sorry.. " he smiled..not blushed.. and then started to pull back..his hand coming away..and he hand beind her moving back to the back of the couch.<br><br>"I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.&nbsp; Kate.. you've been so nice to me.&nbsp; Please.. I'm still learning.&nbsp; Forgive me?" He tilts his head ever so slightly.. almost a puppy-dog look for a moment.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 01:49:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't decide if she should be relieved or annoyed.&nbsp; Something about that strange tingling touch of his was absolutely addictive.&nbsp; "Um, no, that's fine.&nbsp; Nothing to forgive.&nbsp; I just thought you were going to kiss me for a second there."&nbsp; She looked at the computer, trying desperately to think of something else to say.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 02:13:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And.. almost predicatably.. "Oh.. I'm sorry.&nbsp; Should I?" he smiles.. "What is kiss?&nbsp; Is it something I have that I could give you?&nbsp; You know I'm very thankful.. I'd give you anything I could."<br><br>He smiles.. he's either HOPELESSLY naive and innocent.. or that was one heck of a line.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 02:24:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Okay, should have seen that one coming miles away.</em>&nbsp; She looked at him suspiciously for a moment, then gave up.&nbsp; However impossible it seemed, he really wasn't trying anything.<br><br>"A kiss, you know -- no, you don't know.&nbsp; When-- when you touch someone's lips with your lips.&nbsp; It feels good.&nbsp; Um, here, let me find you a dictionary," she said, leaning forward to find one online.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 04:27:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He only watches.. no expression.. no awkwardness.&nbsp; He looks down, over her shoulder..again close.. but not quite touching her.<br><br>".. an expression of love." he reads.. then sits back.&nbsp; He smiles.. as if overcome by a warm feeling. "Love.&nbsp; I know that word" he looks back at Kate.&nbsp; "See.. it was simple to explain.&nbsp; Do you know Love, Kate?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 04:34:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, of course.&nbsp; Well, maybe not 'of course', but yes."&nbsp; This topic, Kate sighed to herself, was a lot harder than explaining a kiss.&nbsp; "I think just about everyone has at least one person they love -- family, friend, spouse, somebody."&nbsp; She fiddled aimlessly with the computer, not quite ready to look at him yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 13:06:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. "I understand." letting her ramble abit before taking her chin, forcing her eyes to look at him.&nbsp; "I understand..." he says again softly.. "It's getting late.. I think you need to kick me out for the night.. or invite me to stay."<br><br>He pauses.."If you kick me out.. I'll wait for you.. and see you in the morning.&nbsp; You're the only friend I have Kate.. I can call you a friend..can't I?" leaning alittle closer.. closer still..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 17:52:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I'm not going to kick you out," Kate said, but her voice was soft and trembly instead of the firm, almost sharp tone she was hoping for.&nbsp; <em>It's those eyes...</em> she thought vaguely.&nbsp; He could see everything she was thinking with eyes like that.<br><br>She nodded very faintly at his question.&nbsp; "Sure," she said, making almost no sound.&nbsp; And he was still moving closer.&nbsp; He <em>was</em> going to kiss her.&nbsp; Wasn't he?&nbsp; Her heart was pounding with the suspense -- and, she had to admit it, the anticipation too, even hope.<br><br>Meanwhile, her body had given up on waiting for direction from her mind.&nbsp; She leaned closer as well, slowly, amazed at herself, but she wasn't turning back now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 04:16:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He could sense her emotion.. her trepidation.&nbsp; He kept his course.. his action slow and deliberate as he leant closer.. "It's good to have a friend.. a very good understanding patient friend.. " as her face edges closer, he reaches up, cupping her cheek, looking into her eyes.. her trembling lips.. her breath caught in her throat.<br><br>"You're not scared of me anymore.. you're not nervious... and yet you are quivering.. why is that Kate?" his voice is low.. almost a whisper..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 04:24:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate had to try twice before she could manage to formulate a sentence, and even then she didn't do very well.&nbsp; "S-- sometimes people shake when... when they're excited, too," she said.&nbsp; "Shaking isn't always bad."<br><br>She was still moving slowly forward, or maybe he was -- she couldn't tell.&nbsp; Either way, they were close enough now that she could feel the warmth of his face against hers.&nbsp; And then they were closer still...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 04:30:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. still coming closer. "Are you excited then, Kate?" he says softly.. she can feel the words against her lips.&nbsp; And then..just before their lips touch..he pauses..his hand on her cheek still there..cupping..holding her face.<br><br>"I don't know what you want, Kate.&nbsp; Will you.. show me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 04:37:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes," Kate said, the word little more than a faint exhalation.&nbsp; In some ways, she was still unsure what she wanted herself, but she knew what she wanted from that moment, at least.&nbsp; The next moment, that tiny space between them was gone, and her lips touched his -- very gently at first, then a little harder.&nbsp; And then tingling joined the shivering, and she sighed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 04:43:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His lips were soft.. tingly too.. not pulling away.&nbsp; He was at first like a mirror.. copying her actions.. then as if he was a swift learner.. he starts to kiss her back, his hand cupping..then two hands cupping her Kate's cheeks as he kisses her.. over and over and over again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 04:50:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered faintly, a little stunned at how quickly he learned, but glad of it.&nbsp; Her hands slipped around him, pulling him closer as she tried, vainly, to catch her breath.&nbsp; Aside from the slightly rocky start, this was the most sensual kiss she'd ever experienced, and already she didn't want it to end.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 13:04:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. .. the strange man, continued the kiss.. his hands taking abit of a lead from hers..slipping around her head to hold her...warm and tingling all over.&nbsp; And he wasn't trying to go deeper.. if anything he was learning from her.. taking his lead and not going farther or faster then Kate was..rather taking everything she learned and using it.&nbsp; And there is no motion to break the kiss yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 17:11:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt suddenly like she was kissing a very inexperienced teenager -- a slightly unnerving thought, but not enough to make her stop.&nbsp; He was obviously a grown man, whatever he'd forgotten.&nbsp; She wasn't corrupting anyone.<br><br>Her tongue slid forward, gently demanding entrance to his mouth.&nbsp; She turned, trying to face him more, moving a little awkwardly as she was afraid to break the kiss, though she wasn't quite sure why.&nbsp; He was definitely making her lead, but it wasn't as though he was unenthusiastic.&nbsp; And just kissing him felt so good, she could hardly let herself imagine what sex would be like.&nbsp; Some part of her mind still remembered to be concerned over exactly <em>why</em> kissing him felt so good, but the rest of her was ignoring that.<br><br>One hand moved lower, tugging his shirt up so she could slip her hand underneath it, against his skin, and she whimpered at the sudden extra rush of the contact.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 01:24:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He returned the kiss.. learning from her and recripricating..shifting so that she could touch him.. kissing her deeper..his tongue exploring her mouth..even his steady paced breathing deepening as he deepens the kiss..<br><br>His chest is pretty much perfect.. toned.. firm and warm.&nbsp; His one hand shifts down, stroking up and down her back.. but not immediately going for her shirt.. not just copying.. but pulling her towards him in an embrace..slipping around behind her the best he can while they are sitting..then back up into her hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 01:36:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her body moved instinctively to make it easier for him to hold her, and she shivered afresh as his arms wrapped around her.&nbsp; Still trying not to break the kiss (which now felt almost frighteningly good), she shifted slowly, trying to lie down on the couch while pulling him with her.&nbsp; Her heart was pounding, and not just from arousal -- she was a little afraid of herself, of him, but somehow that was only encouraging her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 01:45:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was just about to move down, when suddenly.. he stopped.. he paused..and then the pause became him breaking the kiss.&nbsp; His blue eyes opened and looked down at her... his hands letting her lay back down on the couch.<br><br>It takes him a moment to find his tongue.. "Was that.. kissing?" he asks softly.&nbsp; His hands moving around to come to rest against her fluttering tummy.&nbsp; "Did you like that Kate?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 01:52:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped as he suddenly paused, then her heart sank as he moved away altogether.&nbsp; Vaguely, she thought that now she'd lose her nerve, the moment would pass, and that would be it, and the thought was a terrible one.<br><br>But he was still touching her, her body shaking under his hands.&nbsp; She nodded, equally speechless for a moment.&nbsp; "Yes," she finally whispered.&nbsp; "Yes, that's kissing, and yes, I liked it."&nbsp; Tentatively, she rested one of her hands on his.&nbsp; "Did you?"&nbsp; She was almost afraid of the answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 02:55:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He paused.. as if weighing the question.&nbsp; For the first time his eyes looked off.. for the first time he didn't have the answer immediately.<br><br>"Yes.. it was pleasant.&nbsp; It made me happy" he looked down into her eyes.&nbsp; "Why do you look like that.. almost afraid.&nbsp; I thought you said you liked it.. that you were happy?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 03:09:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am happy," Kate said, then blinked, surprised at how true that was.&nbsp; "I did like it.&nbsp; But... I don't know anything about you.&nbsp; I think I'm afraid -- of being happy," she murmured, surprised at how true that was, also.&nbsp; Her hand traced up his arm, slowly, still tentative.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-07-2007, 14:11:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods softly, smiling as he looks down at Kate.&nbsp; So vulerable.. and yet.&nbsp; "That was hard to do.. to be honest.. to open yourself up.&nbsp; I like honesty Kate."<br><br>He leans over her.. "I don't know anything about me.. I am just learning about you." he smiles wryly.. "I just had my first kiss, and already it seems like I am somehow in control.. when this shouldn't be about control."&nbsp; He reaches up to cup her cheek.. "We should go slow.. do not do anything you would regret.&nbsp; But then do not worry about being happy..&nbsp; If you are happy and I am happy then we are good" he looks down.. "I would love to touch.. to explore you.. to learn more.. everything.. about you." his hand moves from her arm to her tummy..then slowly up..following the contours of her side.. her stomach..up to her chest..stroking around, feeling the little bump of her nipple..then her cleavage..up to her neck..loving how her body reacts along the way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2007, 14:29:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kat'es first reaction was to say that everything was always about control of one kind or another, but right now she couldn't even quite formulate the thought.&nbsp; Was she happy, really?&nbsp; Before it had always seemed like she'd only known that in retrospect -- realizing that she had been happy only when all happiness was gone and not likely to return.&nbsp; But there was something about him, about his touch, and yes, even about those disconcerting eyes that made her feel things... but no, she realized, it was that he made her notice feelings she'd deliberately stopped noticing.<br><br>Then she forgot about philosophy as his hand began to roam.&nbsp; She might as well have been naked; her body reacted to the slightest brush of his hand just as though she was.&nbsp; If this was what he meant by his being in control, that was fine with her.<br><br>Her body arched into his touch automatically, her breath quickening again, and she couldn't take her eyes off his face.&nbsp; The expression there was almost indefineable -- there was his usual calm, but there was also an almost childlike curiosity, and, yes, happiness.&nbsp; She smiled as his hand reached her neck, her own hand reaching to capture his for a moment, and she placed a kiss in his palm.&nbsp; "I would love that, too," she murmured.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-07-2007, 14:32:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He quirked his head.. "Even if.. you do not know me?&nbsp; You know not my name or anything about me.&nbsp; And you do not trust easy, Kate." he smiles.."You would let me touch.. explore you.&nbsp; You would let me kiss you."&nbsp; It could almost sound as if he was teasing her, except for the fact that the strange man probably wouldn't understand the concept of playful teasing.&nbsp; He glanced down at the comfy sweat clothing Kate was wearing. <br><br>"How far are you willing to let me go?" he asked softly..his hand caressing back down her chest again.. he was learning from her non-verbal body language just what she liked..this time lingering and exploring her breasts..listening to her breath catch in her throat for the moment.. then as he goes lower..down across her stomach..he can see she's sensitive down there as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2007, 14:48:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This, she thought, was a very strange mix of philosophy and seduction.&nbsp; And surprisingly effective somehow, making her think new things even as she experienced new sensations, or at least mostly forgotten sensations.<br><br>"It's easier not to trust people," she said quietly, still sorting through her thoughts... which was rapidly becoming more difficult as his hand learned all the best spots to caress her.&nbsp; "I... don't know if I do trust you, really.&nbsp; But I'm not afraid of you.&nbsp; You... you at least won't set out to hurt me."<br><br>His hand drifted down over her stomach then, edging down towards her sex, and she bit her lip, shivering as her hips twitched towards him.&nbsp; She wanted to say that he could do anything he liked, but that natural distrust kept her from saying anything so blatant, at least just yet.&nbsp; "Let's go slowly," she whispered.&nbsp; "And if I want you to stop, I'll say so.&nbsp; All right?"<br><br>It was a dangerous compromise, given that she'd probably be unable to say no soon, but that thought only exhilarated her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 03:22:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He slowed his hands 'southward' progression..although that just made it caress her tummy alittle more.&nbsp; He nodded softly..<br><br>"I trust you, Kate.&nbsp; I always have." he smiles.. "You are a good person.. you brought me in because you were concerned about me.&nbsp; Even though you do not know me.. you help me without any thought to your own merit or reward." his smile broadens.. "I like that."<br><br>He shifted slightly overtop her..his thigh brushing hers for a moment. "If you were to stay stop..I would.&nbsp; Perhaps we should stop here.. I would not want to.. compromise your feelings of trusting me.&nbsp; Perhaps this is too fast.." his hand started coming back upwards..caressing her breasts again.. then up to her neck..feeling how her body reacted even if her voice was hesitant.&nbsp; He knew he was touching chords inside her.. but at the same time.. feelings are fragile and must be delicately cherished.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 03:33:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you needed help," Kate said, faintly uncomfortable.&nbsp; It didn't seem like anything especially praiseworthy to her.<br><br>She caught her breath as his hand continued to roam, though upward this time.&nbsp; "Maybe you don't realize just how good this feels," she said, smiling wryly as she wriggled beneath him.&nbsp; "I mean, this probably is too fast... but it's been a long time since anyone really touched me.&nbsp; And the way you touch me... it's so good, I can hardly believe it."<br><br>Her eyes closed briefly as his hand strayed over her taut nipple.&nbsp; "I should be the one asking you... if you're only doing this to repay me.&nbsp; I wouldn't want that."&nbsp; She lifted a hand to his face, stroking his cheek softly and studying his eyes.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 03:35:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled back at her.. "Repay you?&nbsp; I wanted to ask you permission.. I'm learning from you.. exploring you.&nbsp; Everything you say.. every breath you take.. teaches me more about you." he smiles..moving his hand softly over her breast for a moment.. "The way you shift..pressing your body towards me.. the way you bite your bottom lip..and your eyes half lid.." his hand is moving over her nipple now.."Your body is like an instrument..and I'm learning how to play.. and this is just the lightest touches.. this is me fumbling in the dark."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 03:45:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate laughed a little, breathlessly, then sighed at one expecially sweet caress.&nbsp; "That's the whole problem.&nbsp; And the best part.&nbsp; However good it feels now, I know it's only going to get better."<br><br>Her hand drifted over his face, down to his shoulder, trying to give him some small fraction of the pleasure he was giving her.&nbsp; "Is learning about me really that fascinating?&nbsp; Because if it is, far be it from me to stand in the way of your education."&nbsp; She was being flippant, of course -- her usual defense -- but it wasn't helping her this time.&nbsp; All she could really focus on right now was kissing him again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 03:47:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods softly.&nbsp; "It is.&nbsp; Although I want to know that you are okay.. since we did just meet.&nbsp; That I'm not.. giving you something you're not expecting.. no expectations.. no strings." <br><br>He quirks his head at the flippant remark.. "I don't understand.. your tone is slightly.. negatory, and why would you want to stand now.&nbsp; Would it help matters?"<br><br>He does start to move off her.. leaning forward to stand up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:00:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed again, taking hold of his arms and gently guiding him back to the couch.&nbsp; "No, no, the standing part wasn't literal.&nbsp; That's a figure of speech, and if you need to know what that is, I'll explain it later."<br><br>Now she grew more serious.&nbsp; "That was just a little sarcasm.&nbsp; That's one of the ways... well, one of the things that can keep people from getting too close.&nbsp; But I didn't mean it that way here.&nbsp; I'm still a little nervous, that's all."<br><br>Again her hand traced over the lines of his face, and she smiled.&nbsp; "So what would you like to explore next?" she murmured.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:04:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled, but resisted being pulled down. "mmm.. I don't understand that either.. figure of speech.&nbsp; Speech is vocal.. there is no tangible figure to it." he smiles, and reaches to pull Kate upwards.. "I think to me..that means we should stop here.. I can tell you want more.. but you are also .. part of you.. is resisting.&nbsp; And I do not want to think that I forced you.. even alittle."<br><br>If he manages to pull Kate up off the couch, she's pulled into his arms where he kisses her again.. a soft tender kiss.&nbsp; "I don't want you to be nervious..and I don't need to rush.&nbsp; I don't need to leave just yet.. Where would I be sleeping tonight." he smiled..still holding her close.. tenderly..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:17:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate let herself be pulled up, and, to use a figure of speech that she'd always found ridiculous before, she melted into his arms.&nbsp; "'Want' isn't the word," she murmured, mentally kicking herself for having said anything remotely sarcastic right at that moment.<br><br>She shook her head, burying her face in his shoulder for a moment.&nbsp; "The nervous part won't go away no matter how long we wait to do anything more.&nbsp; Nervous just happens the first time with someone, and a little is okay.&nbsp; But... I don't want to sound like I'm trying to force you."<br><br>She blinked at his question.&nbsp; "Um.&nbsp; I only have one bed..."&nbsp; Words failed her for a moment.&nbsp; She didn't want to ask him to sleep on the couch, which was probably not quite long enough for him to stretch out, but him in her bed with her?&nbsp; Whatever part of her was resisting wouldn't hold out for five minutes.&nbsp; "You take it, I'll sleep on the couch," she said, the words tumbling out before she could think twice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:21:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked into her eyes.. holding her as he felt her wrapping herself into his embrace.&nbsp; He listened to her indecision.. "I don't understand.. is the bed not big enough?&nbsp; Oh.. " he smiled.. the closest thing he ever did to blushing. "I guess it's improper for us to share the same room.&nbsp; I understand.&nbsp; It is your bed, I can sleep on the couch.&nbsp; I am very grateful for you letting me stay here.. you are most gracious."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:26:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head ruefully.&nbsp; "It isn't the improper part I'm worried about, it's the temptation part.&nbsp; But really, I don't think you'll fit on the couch.&nbsp; You won't be able to stretch out, and I can.&nbsp; And stop calling me gracious, you're making me blush."&nbsp; And she was blushing, faintly, something she didn't usually do.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:32:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded softly. "Temptation.. I'm aware of that.&nbsp; It's unfortunate that so much in this world has happened because of temptation." he reached up to caress her cheek - "Although Temptation doesn't need to be a bad thing.&nbsp; It's when the thing sought after is something one shouldn't have.&nbsp; In other times, temptation could be the opposite of your nerviousness.. wanting to go ahead for something that you diserve.&nbsp; The true wisdom is knowing the difference."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:37:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She leaned into the caress, shivering again.&nbsp; "I never claimed to be wise..." she said quietly.&nbsp; "And the whole question of deserving is... well, much too complicated to work out tonight, I think," she said with a sigh.<br><br>"Look, just go ahead and take the bed, really.&nbsp; I'll be fine here.&nbsp; Now agree with me, before we both end up in the bed."&nbsp; <em>Oh, wow, that sounds good,</em> she moaned inwardly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:39:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He thought about this for a moment. "Earlier on tonight I said that I would agree to do things your way tonight.. if tomorrow you agreed to my way.&nbsp; Tonight I will take the bed." he smiled.. "Tomorrow I decide.. okay?"&nbsp; He gives her a final soft kiss on the lips before untangling from the embrace.<br><br>"mm.. let me help you get the blankets for your bed.&nbsp; And can you show me to your room?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:47:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay," she said, both relieved and disappointed.&nbsp; That soft little kiss left her weak in the knees yet again...<br><br>She got up a touch shakily, keeping hold of his hand as long as she could.&nbsp; "They're both this way."&nbsp; She led him to her room, which thankfully wasn't too messy.&nbsp; "And I've got spare sheets in here."&nbsp; Opening the closet, and reluctantly letting go of his hand, she pulled down some folded sheets and a light blanket.<br><br>"And you know where the bathroom is... We can get you some more clothes and things in the morning.&nbsp; At least a toothbrush."&nbsp; She smiled, hesitating awkwardly as she tried, vainly, to think of excuses to spin this out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 04:52:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. helping her carry the sheets and bedding back.. and insisting on helping her to set it up.. after being shown what to do.<br><br>"Oh yes..I think I would like that.&nbsp; In fact.. I would like to learn everything.. about everything." he touches her cheek.. "Most of all you, Kate." his blue eyes looking into hers.<br><br>The moment is stretching, when suddenly the phone rings.&nbsp; His eyes open, and he looks around.. "What is That?!"<br><br>Answering, it's one of Kate's friends..also disgruntled towards men in general.. her latest ex in specific.. she called with the intention of asking if Kate wanted to go out for a late-night-cap at a coffee shop to hear some gossip.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:05:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate put up a calming hand.&nbsp; "It's okay, that's just the phone.&nbsp; Telephone.&nbsp; You can use it to talk to people who are far away.&nbsp; Or just across town, in this case," she said, recognizing the number on the caller ID before she answered it.<br><br>She made the appropriate sympathetic replies, but she had to fight her own distraction.&nbsp; At the invitation, she panicked slightly.&nbsp; "Oh, I'd love to, but I can't.&nbsp; I've got someone over."&nbsp; Then she cringed.&nbsp; Now she was going to be tomorrow's gossip, no matter how she tried to cover this over.&nbsp; Angie was going to assume it was a man -- that was just how Angie thought.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:10:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				And it didn't help that he kept coming closer, trying to look at the phone..then trying to listen too.. "Hey..I can hear someone."<br><br>"Eh.?&nbsp; Who's that.. ooh Kate.. c'mon..you gotta tell me.. okay..tomorrow we ARE meeting..and you're telling me the JUICY details.&nbsp; Damn you.. how dare you get a date when I'm going through a breakup"<br><br>His hands slipped around her waist as Kate talked.. leaning down to try to listen..very close to her at the same time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:17:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate tried to shush him, but it was too late.&nbsp; He just didn't get hand signals.&nbsp; "Um, well, it was sort of an accident," she said, blushing.&nbsp; "Sure, tomorrow should be okay."&nbsp; They made arrangements to meet, though Kate was so distracted it was a rather one-sided discussion --Angie would suggest something and Kate would agree weakly, thinking only of the warm, enticing body pressed against hers.<br><br>Finally she hung up, leaning her head back against his shoulder.&nbsp; "Mm.&nbsp; Yeah.&nbsp; We'd better get to bed.&nbsp; I mean, our own beds."&nbsp; But she made no move at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:19:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded.&nbsp; "That was so strange.. you weren't being honest and open with Angie.. and she is your friend.&nbsp; And with me.. you are completely honest..even about being nervious." he smiles..his hand caressing her back in the way he knows Kate likes.<br><br>"Why is that?&nbsp; Why are you more honest with me.. a stranger..then with your friend?&nbsp; Why did you not tell her the truth?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:30:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate frowned faintly at this.&nbsp; "Well, I will tell her -- as soon as I figure out what the whole story is, anyway.&nbsp; You're pretty hard to explain, you know.&nbsp; I can't just tell her that I invited a total stranger into my house.&nbsp; She'll tell me to call the police."<br><br>She sighed, leaning wistfully into the touch of his hand.&nbsp; "I mean, I really don't know enough about you to explain.&nbsp; <em>You</em> don't even know enough about yourself.&nbsp; But we'll sort something out..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:36:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods softly.&nbsp; "I can't say I understand.&nbsp; Should you call the police?&nbsp; I don't know why I should be hard to explain.&nbsp; Could you not tell her that you are happy?&nbsp; That I make you happy?"<br><br>As if things are just that simple.&nbsp; He leaned down to kiss her softly, guiding her over towards the couch.&nbsp; "I look forward to meeting Angie tomorrow when we go to meet her." he smiles, heading towards the stairs as he drops that bombshell... "Sleep well"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:39:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes widened at this offhand remark, and she started to speak, but quickly stopped herself.&nbsp; That conversation would be exhausting, and she should really get some sleep.&nbsp; She was apparently going to need it more than she'd realized.&nbsp; "Um, yes, good night.&nbsp; Sweet dreams," she said.<br><br>She changed into her favorite nightgown and laid down, staring at the ceiling.&nbsp; This was going to be a long and mostly sleepless night, she suspected, her mind still whirling with everything that had happened today.&nbsp; She was used to sleeping alone, but it hadn't felt quite this lonely for a long time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:43:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Outside the weather mimiced Kate's mood.<br><br>The stormclouds rushed in..almost supernaturally so, and before Kate could be even close to drifting off.. thunder started.. lightning.. what little light the VCR and Clock were giving off flickered and went dead in the storm.&nbsp; The lightning lit up the room as it crashed again.. the window leaving twisted strange shadows on the wall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 05:59:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate laid there nervously for a while, ignoring the storm as best she could -- until the lights flickered and died.&nbsp; There was a little light from the streetlights outside, but not enough, and the jarring flashes of lightning only kept her eyes from really adjusting to the darkness.&nbsp; And she was without her flashlight, which was waiting patiently and unhelpfully in the drawer of her bedside table.<br><br>She flinched at an especially loud clap of thunder, tossing aside the blankets and getting up.&nbsp; Sleep was impossible, and she had to check on J.C., anyway.&nbsp; A blackout in an unfamiliar house might actually throw him, even though not much else seemed to, and she was pretty sure he wouldn't know how to work the flashlight.&nbsp; She headed for the steps, slowly, one hand out in search of the wall.&nbsp; "Are you all right?" she called softly as she climbed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 13:46:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There isn't a sound.. and J.C. doesn't answer back.&nbsp; As she creeps into the room, she can hear the sound of his breathing, and see the form in her bed.&nbsp; As she skirts around, fetching the flashlight, another LOUD thunder rumbles.<br><br>"Are you alright?" J.C. asks suddenly out of the blue. "Sorry..I didn't mean to scare you.&nbsp; Hey... come here." he's sitting up now, his arms open and reaching towards Kate, inviting her towards the bed.&nbsp; "I know it can be startling, but there isn't anything to fear from nature.. as long as one respects it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 14:46:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate jumped at the sound, in spite of her best efforts to keep still, and her hand slipped from the drawer before she could get it open.&nbsp; "No, the thunder scared me," she said quickly, but she went over to his outstretched arms just as quickly.&nbsp; "The lights are out, I just wanted the--"<br><br>She stopped as she sat on the edge of the bed and found herself in his arms.&nbsp; Tired and confused as she was, everything had seemed vaguely unreal up to that point.&nbsp; Now she realized the full impact of where she was and what she was doing... but suddenly that, like the storm, just seemed natural, and nothing to fear.&nbsp; She pulled him close, all too aware of the thin, soft fabric of her nightgown, which was all that separated them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 14:52:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He lifted the covers and brought her into her bed.&nbsp; And.. as to be expected.. he was completely naked under the covers.&nbsp; And utterly without shame as he held her close, drawing the blankets up. "Do not worry.. you can stay here if I make things feel better.&nbsp; You don't need to be afraid." his hand caressed her back and side.."Mm..this material is softer then your other clothing..I like how it feels..<br><br>Under the blankets their legs shift..one overtop hers..the other pressing slightly between her legs..their bodies entwining
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 15:04:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate caught her breath, too stunned to react any other way as he guided her under the covers and into his arms.&nbsp; She couldn't see him, but the feel of him was enough.&nbsp; His gently caressing hand, the way he tangled his body with hers... it was natural that her pulse should race, and her hands move to caress him.&nbsp; Only natural.<br><br>Her nightgown had long sleeves against the early spring chill, but was otherwise quite short, reaching only to her mid-thigh, and it had slipped up as she'd crawled into the bed.&nbsp; She nodded and murmured, "It feels good," though she wasn't even thinking of the nightgown at that point.&nbsp; Her hand moved to cup his cheek, her lips finding his in the dark.&nbsp; It was a gentle, wondering kiss at first.&nbsp; Then lightning flashed outside, and by the time the thunder sounded, the kiss had become intense and hungry, her body pressed against his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 15:06:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His bare thigh against her bare thigh.. and as the thunder crashed and the kiss deepened, his hand caressed down her back..feeling the rumpled material..then down lower.. touching her bare ass.&nbsp; He paused to see if she'd resist.. and then continued..stroking up and down..down to cup and squeeze her ass..something new to explore.. and between them.. she could feel his erection pressing against her thigh and abdomen..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 15:17:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She moaned, and far from resisting, arched closer to make it easier for him.&nbsp; And he was hard and ready, she could feel him, and she moaned again.&nbsp; Her hand traced over his side, wrapping around the small of his back and trying to pull him closer, though that couldn't be done.&nbsp; She couldn't imagine why she'd hesitated before, even for a second.&nbsp; The only thing wrong with this was that her nightgown was in the way.<br><br>Her mouth devoured his, then moved down over his neck, tasting him eagerly.&nbsp; Her nipples were hard beneath that annoying cloth, rubbing against his chest and making her whimper faintly against his skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 15:20:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He made a pleasurable sound as her lips went over his body.. and she seemed to very much like being explored.. trying to press closer to him.&nbsp; He gives a slightly surprised gasp of pleasure as her thigh hits his cock.. "mm.. wow..that felt surprisingly good" he explains.. great..after all of this.. he's probably a virgin.<br><br>His hand continues..now focusing on her ass as it's evident she likes it..fondling..squeezing..his legs shifting slightly as their bodies entwine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 15:27:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That comment did get her attention for a moment, but she quickly forgot about it.&nbsp; He was, after all, a fast learner.<br><br>Her mouth kept exploring him, learning the places he liked best just as he'd done for her.&nbsp; One hand slipped down, trying to wriggle in between them.&nbsp; If he'd liked just the brush of her thigh, he was really going to enjoy this.&nbsp; She got her fingers around his shaft and stroked him, a little awkwardly because of their position, but she waited eagerly for his reaction to the touch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 21:34:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The little moans and gasps were nothing like he reacted when she started stroking his cock.&nbsp; His blue eyes almost shone in the dark, so wide.. gasping and moaning - totally out of his control. "That.. ooh.. mm.. Kate.. Do you know how.. mmm.. incredible..that feels?"<br><br>J.C. was VERY well endowed indeed.. he was probably in many ways 'utterly perfect' for Kate..&nbsp; Uncircumsized.. long.. thick.. and rock hard.<br><br>He shifted so that Kate would be able to get better access.. moaning the entire time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-07-2007, 22:00:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now you know how I've been feeling," she murmured, her own eyes shining with mischief as she got a better grip on him and realized how big he was.&nbsp; She just wrapped her hand around his shaft at first, running it up and down over him, then explored a little, seeing what touches he liked best there.<br><br>Her mouth continued to kiss and nibble over his skin, and she thoroughly enjoyed every sound and shiver he made, her own moans joining his.&nbsp; "Remember, it only gets better from here."&nbsp; She grinned, moving him more onto his back so she could spare a moment to pull her nightgown off at last, and press her bare skin to his.&nbsp; "Mm, much better," she moaned, her mouth going back to work.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 00:20:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He allowed Kate to lead.. rolling himself back and gasping and mming as she focused on his cock.&nbsp; He looked down over her as the nightgown was lost.. reaching to touch her now exposed body as she returned to caressing and kissing.&nbsp; He shifted around..just loving every sensation.. very sensitive and moaning all the while.. "mm.. this feels good.. very good.. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 00:43:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You can't have forgotten this," she whispered, half-teasing.&nbsp; She sighed, shivering and arching into his hands as they touched her.&nbsp; Slowly, her mouth wandered down, her hand still teasing and stroking at his erection, just enough to keep him moaning.&nbsp; Now he felt just as caught up in the moment as she did, and as sensitive to the touch as she was, and for a moment she reveled in the power she had over him.<br><br>And slowly, tasting every part of him on the way, her lips still moved down, ready to tease him further...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 12:53:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shifted slightly and moaned as Kate took control over his body.&nbsp; "mm no.. not forgotten.. I've never..oooh!" he shifts again, his toes curling and pressing into the blankets.. <br><br>He wonders if he should be doing something back, but right now Kate seemed to like being in charge, and he was loving the sensation.. her kisses trailing down his chest.&nbsp; He didn't move.. just allowing her full access to his body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 18:12:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That 'never' made her hesitate.&nbsp; Maybe she <em>was</em> corrupting him.&nbsp; On the other hand, anyone who couldn't remember his own name really couldn't be expected to remember reliably if he'd had sex or not.&nbsp; At least, that was how she reassured herself.<br><br>And if he hadn't had sex before, that was a terrible waste.&nbsp; She wasn't used to uncircumcised men (not that she had any vast experience), so this was different for her, but somehow it suited him.&nbsp; He was hard and thick, her fingers wouldn't even meet around his shaft, and she moaned in a longing that was almost pain as she thought of how good he would feel inside her.<br><br>But right now, she just wanted to see how loudly she could make him moan.&nbsp; Her mouth had reached its goal, and she turned her body now, stretching up against him in the other direction.&nbsp; She wasn't sure it would occur to him, but if he did feel the urge to return the favor, all he had to do now was shift her over a little.<br><br>Slowly, tantalizingly, she moved her lips over his erection, her tongue toying with his foreskin.&nbsp; She moaned again, the taste of him here even better than everywhere else.&nbsp; He was too big for her to take him all in her mouth, but she was aching to see how far she could get.&nbsp; But she made herself move slowly, her tongue teasing him all the way, getting him ready for even stronger sensations.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 00:43:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. moaned even more as she reached his cock.&nbsp; He shifted around, groaning and offering more of himself to her.. "oh.. my.. I've never.. felt this.. good"<br><br>He shifted in the beds..the covers long forgotten.. even thoughts of touching and pleasing her back forgotten as he was overwhelmed by pleasure.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 00:54:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now that he was moaning more, Kate was almost alarmed by his reaction.&nbsp; If he had done this sort of thing before (of course he has, of <em>course</em>), then he'd completely forgotten it, all right.&nbsp; She was pretty sure you couldn't fake this kind of shocked enthusiasm.<br><br>Still, he was definitely enjoying it, so she might as well keep spinning things out.&nbsp; And he was so sensitive, it might be better to let him have his release now, so he could last longer inside her.&nbsp; <em>Inside her.</em>&nbsp; She shivered and moaned at the thought.<br><br>Now she had as much of him in her mouth as she could take comfortably, and she started working him a little harder with her tongue.&nbsp; Then, still as slowly as she could manage, against all her body's cries for speed (or better yet, to forget spinning things out, straddle him and take that shaft deep into her pussy), she began to move along him, building up a rhythm.&nbsp; Her hand gently reached down to cup his balls, and she heard him gasp as he writhed under her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:09:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His cock had all the sensation of his touch.&nbsp; It almost made her mouth tingle as she licked and suckled on it.. and it definately made him groan.<br><br>He quickly learned the rhythm.. his hips moving slowly as the tip of his cock rocked in and out of her mouth.&nbsp; His eyes closed and his hands clenched..one on the bed and then other in Kate's hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:22:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was moaning nearly as loudly as he was now.&nbsp; If it felt this good in her mouth, she couldn't even contemplate how good it would feel elsewhere.&nbsp; Gradually, she sped up the rhythm, her hand still working at the base of his shaft.&nbsp; Normally she wasn't sure she would have liked his hand in her hair, but right now it thrilled her to know that he was so aroused, that he was losing himself in pleasure.<br><br>His whole body was tense, and at this rate, she didn't think he'd last much longer.&nbsp; <em>Please, please, let him recover fast,</em> she thought vaguely.&nbsp; Her sex was wet and aching to be filled, and she pressed her thighs together, gasping faintly at the pressure on her clit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:24:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was again startled by his incoming orgasm.&nbsp; Kate could almost feel it in her mouth..feel his body tensing.. <br><br>"ooh.. OOH .. OOOOOH" he groaned louder and louder.. pulling on her hair for a moment in passion..suddenly his cock exploded in her mouth.<br><br>His jism was so hot.. almost sweet.. no one else had ever tasted like this.&nbsp; It almost tingled like pop-rocks.. and his cock kept going.. more and more.. cumming hard over and over inside Kate's mouth... his hips pushing up with rough jerking.. his body arched back in estacy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:37:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was ready for his orgasm, realizing it was coming from the tension in his body, but she wasn't ready for exactly how it felt -- or tasted.&nbsp; She gasped and moaned, swallowing all she could and wanting more, sucking and milking his shaft hungrily.&nbsp; And still it kept shooting into her mouth, an impossible amount.<br><br>She whimpered, trying to catch every last drop as his climax finally began to shudder to a close.&nbsp; She was shaking nearly as much, her whole body on fire with need.&nbsp; Her sex throbbed, and she felt she was already hovering on the edge of orgasm.&nbsp; All she could think of was that she wanted more, more of him, everywhere, and she shifted next to him, suddenly desparate for his cock, his mouth, <em>any</em> part of him touching her aching sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:47:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Finally relaxing as his climax ends out.. Kate is still suckling the last parts dry.&nbsp; He leant his head to the side, nuzzling Kate's thigh.. kissing softly..sending warm tingles through her body.. then smelling her arrousal..something totally new.&nbsp; <br><br>His hand reached up..caressing her thigh.. across her buttocks.. giving a little moan as Kate shifted to give him better access.. "mm.. Kate?" he murmered softly as his chin brushed between her legs, and he felt the quiver go through her.<br><br>He shifted down to kiss her pussy..then started very slowly exploring.. kissing..touching.. probing..all while his cock bobbed and leaked jism into Kate's mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:55:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped at his caresses, then again, sharply, as he brushed against her sex.&nbsp; After a pause just long enough for her to mentally beg him to put his mouth on her, he did just that, and she cried out, pleasure shooting through her.&nbsp; Her body shuddered as he began to explore, already tensing for her own climax, and she arched into his mouth desparately.<br><br>And still, she realized slowly, his cock was still hard, still dripping with his sweet, sticky fluids.&nbsp; With a long, hungry moan, she put her mouth back to his shaft, licking and sucking up those drops.&nbsp; Now she actually tried to fight off her orgasm, trying to let it build as she savored the movements of his tongue and lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 03:57:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He thought he could feel her body doing what his just did.. the build up.. so he wanted to return the favour..although he was terribly inexperienced.. he started trying harder and harder.<br><br>He learned pretty soon on that with two fingers he could spread her pussy..and kiss and lick between.. not finding her clit..but once or twice his tongue brushes over her sensitive bud..&nbsp; &nbsp;His own hips started thrusting back up.. groaning as their bodies twisted together in passion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 04:06:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped and wriggled at each tantalizing flick of his tongue, but he never stayed there long, and it was nearly maddening.&nbsp; His tongue felt wonderful, and was keeping her body at a fever pitch, but that crashing orgasm was still eluding her.&nbsp; She arched her hips, trying to put her clit more in the way of his mouth.<br><br>And, amazingly, he seemed ready to go again, his shaft still hard and his own body arching up to meet her mouth.&nbsp; She'd been afraid of overstimulating him, but he only seemed to want more, and she gladly obliged, taking him further into her mouth and sucking on him, savoring that strange, tingly sweetness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 13:27:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. quickly learns what it is Kate wants.. and the next time she moves his hips over, his lips capture her clit, his tongue licking and guiding it forward.&nbsp; He nibbles, and then suckles her clit, fingers teasing the entrance to her pussy.&nbsp; His hips thrust.. almost subconsciously.. as her lips wrap again around his massive member..threatening to push to the back of Kate's mouth towards her throat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 00:27:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate practically screamed as he finally gave her what she wanted -- no, needed -- but the sound was muffled by his thick shaft as he pressed up into her mouth.&nbsp; She had no experience with a man even close to this size, so she choked faintly as he moved in further than he had before.<br><br>But she hardly noticed this.&nbsp; It took only a moment or two of his attentions to her clit before her orgasm hit, and hit was the word for it.&nbsp; Her body jolted sharply with the first wave, that strange tingling feeling that his touch gave her now filling every part of her at once.&nbsp; She whimpered and cried out again and again, unable to stop herself.&nbsp; She'd never been a very vocal person during sex before, but now she was, the sounds vibrating around his member as she still tried, distractedly, to please him.&nbsp; And still her own pleasure built, as his mouth and fingers continued to work over her sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 13:00:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. wasn't startled by this.. afterall he had just experienced his own orgasm, and he figured this was you feeling the same thing.&nbsp; He wasn't prepared for your tastes, but in a way, after feeling his cock ejaculate.. and thinking now how you just drank it down.. again this must be normal.<br><br>He groaned..losing himself in the passion.. in the connection..tasting Kate intimately.. groping and feeling and fondling as they pleasured each other.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 16:26:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was hoarse by the time her climax started to fade.&nbsp; Her body shuddered as muscles slowly unclenched and she regained some semblance of control over herself.&nbsp; The pleasure had gone on forever, like his had seemed to, and he had certainly learned quickly as usual.&nbsp; His mouth was working her almost expertly, her passage still throbbing around his fingers and her clit tingling with pleasure that was almost painful.<br><br>But as good as this felt, there was more to show him, and she moaned just at the thought of it.&nbsp; His long, thick member plunging into her sex... she moaned again, and began slowly letting his cock slide from her mouth as she shifted around.&nbsp; "C'mere.&nbsp; Come on.&nbsp; Let me show you something else," she gasped, hardly knowing what she was saying as she turned to lie face to face, her legs straddling him and her sex rubbing over him teasingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 03:45:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked up at her, and as deep as his cock had been inside her throat.. it wasn't raw.. tingling..and feeling good..if anything.&nbsp; He waits while she shifts.. panting.. "I've never felt like that before.. and you.. I could make your body tingle and dance and writhe.." he grins.. sounding very proud.<br><br>"What more do you have to show me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 04:00:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate couldn't help but grin back.&nbsp; "I made you wriggle around pretty good, too," she said, vaguely surprised that her voice didn't sound raspy.&nbsp; "But that was just a warm up, you know.&nbsp; We haven't even gotten to the really good stuff yet."<br><br>She shifted her hips, rubbing her sex over him, and moaning at how good it felt, even better than she would have expected.&nbsp; "These two parts go together, too, you know," she murmured, nibbling and kissing over his neck and collarbone as she continued to slide herself over his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 12:51:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. is about to answer back, but it's lost in his throat as Kate's pussy starts sliding down over his shaft.<br><br>"uuuuuhhh....oooh.." his face tenses in estacy as her tight muscles grip his cock.&nbsp; His hands reach around to her hips..holding on tight..his hips not doing anything..and then pushing upwards to help drive his cock even deeper into Kate's pussy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 17:35:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped in faint surprise as he abruptly thrust up, and she was suddenly stretched around his shaft.&nbsp; He was thick, and it had been a long time for her, and she felt almost as tight as a virgin, though she didn't expect any pain with the pleasure this time.<br><br>And there was <em>pleasure</em>.&nbsp; Already she felt on the verge of another climax.&nbsp; He filled her pussy perfectly, and now that tingling filled her as well, that strange, inexplicable, amazing tingling that made her want more and more of it.&nbsp; "Ohhh, yes... I told you it got even better," she whispered, before she completely lost herself.<br><br>He pushed up a little more, and she slid down, and he was inside her to the hilt, her pussy throbbing around him as her body adjusted to the size of him.&nbsp; She moaned, savoring the feeling for a moment, then began moving slowly over his length, shifting her hips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 13:01:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was just beyond words.&nbsp; He couldn't thrust too hard, and perhaps that was a good thing;&nbsp; at least with Kate being on top she could temper down his eager thrusting as his hips thrust upwards, craving more.<br><br>He groaned deeply, feeling Kate's pussy clench and squeeze.. so incredibly tight around his cock.&nbsp; His hands travelled over her body, from her waist around to cup her breasts..squeezing softly.. groaning with sheer pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 16:08:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate tried to take things slow, really.&nbsp; But his eagerness, his <em>need</em>, was just too much for her, and before she knew what was happening, she was riding him hard, their bodies pounding together.&nbsp; Little gasping cries filled the air, and she suddenly realized they were her cries.&nbsp; Her body tensed, that tingling racing through her faster and faster...<br><br>Now she screamed, actually screamed, as she climaxed, her pussy clenched around him, her hands gripping his shoulders with all her strength as her body twitched and shuddered.&nbsp; And every one of his hungry thrusts drew the pleasure out further, her mind reeling as her whole world became nothing but waves of sheer ecstasy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-07-2007, 12:40:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The neighbours were definitely hearing about this.&nbsp; Both J.C. and Kate were screaming, their bodies tightly gripped together as they thrust together.&nbsp; And just when he didn't think it would get any-better, he first felt the early signs of Kates impending orgasm, and then his own.<br><br>J.C. lost himself in the pleasure.. cumming hard and deep inside Kate.. without fear..without worry, riding their pleasure rollercoaster through the loops and back down into the station.. finally coming down..slowing...panting..his cock still deep inside Kate.. keeping all of his cum from escaping..\<br><br>"Wow..is it always like that?"&nbsp; Panted J.C.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-07-2007, 15:25:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At some point, Kate had all but collapsed onto him, her arms trembling too much to support her as her body writhed under the intense, all-encompassing pleasure.&nbsp; But she still thrust her hips as much as she could, her pussy still gripping him hard as the waves of ecstasy hit again and again.<br><br>It took a long time for that to fade, and longer still for her to get any part of her senses back.&nbsp; She was panting as well, her hair tousled wildly over his chest, her legs still pressed tightly on either side of his hips with the last of her shaky strength.<br><br>Finally she realized he'd asked her a question.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; Oh, um..."&nbsp; She thought back rapidly over past orgasms, but she was already shaking her head.&nbsp; "No.&nbsp; This was... a <em>lot</em> better than usual.&nbsp; I mean, a <em>LOT</em>."<br><br>She smiled weakly, shivering with delicious aftershocks.&nbsp; Her sex tightened again over his shaft, and she was shocked, though far from unpleasantly, to realize how hard he still was.&nbsp; "Mmm, wow, don't you ever rest?" she asked, turning her head to smile up at him as she shifted her hips experimentally.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-07-2007, 18:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled as well.. "mm.. I rest.. yes.. right now..I could use a rest." he lays back..giving little pleasurable moans as Kate rocks her hips..his cock still deep inside her.. slowly growing flaccid..but a delightful full sensation.<br><br>He reaches up to stroke through her messed hair.&nbsp; "Are you going to stay here with me?&nbsp; Is this the reason you came back?" all completely innocent questions.. as if Kate had planned all of this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-07-2007, 18:14:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, me too," Kate murmured, her eyes closing, her movements very gradually slowing.&nbsp; She sighed, now able to pause and really notice the way he felt inside her, which was wonderful even when he was only semi-hard.<br><br>She opened her eyes at his questions, suddenly feeling vaguely guilty as she remembered her previous thoughts of corrupting him.&nbsp; Though she'd convinced herself she'd only come in the room looking for the flashlight, that really hadn't been her only motive, if she was honest with herself...<br><br>"I'll stay," she said, her eyes slowly closing again.&nbsp; The morning would be soon enough for all the moral questions.&nbsp; "I-- I wanted to make sure you were all right, with the storm and everything..."&nbsp; The storm had almost completely blown over by now, only distant rumbles of thunder still heard now and then, and belatedly Kate realized she'd been too caught up to hear them before.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-07-2007, 19:27:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled, reaching to caress her face. "I'm perfectly fine in the storm.. remember.. that's how you found me.." he looked into her eyes..his own almost sparkling in the dark.&nbsp; "I think you are afraid to say.. that you don't like the storms, and was hoping I'd be okay with keeping you safe.. in which case.. you know the answer would have been yes."<br><br>He smiles..lying together.. his cock finally slipping out of her tight passage.&nbsp; "So..is this something that we won't tell your friend tomorrow as well?" catching on that there are personal things.. and public things..even if he personally feels that total honesty is the best policy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 01:01:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, no, most people don't <em>like</em> storms, but I'm not exactly scared of them either.&nbsp; But if I was waking up because of a storm in a strange place, I might have been nervous myself, so I thought maybe you'd be nervous."&nbsp; Kate stifled a yawn, then sighed as he finally slid out of her.&nbsp; "And I wanted the flashlight.&nbsp; And to see you -- make sure you were okay," she added, fumbling a little as she didn't quite admit to her ulterior motive.<br><br>Then she laughed at his question, snuggling her head into his shoulder again.&nbsp; "This is definitely not something for casual conversation, no," she said, grinning.&nbsp; "I mean, I do generally try to be honest, but discussing this would be a definite over-share.&nbsp; Plus it might kind of upset Angie -- she just had a nasty breakup, so other people's sex lives is about the last thing she'll want to talk about."<br><br>She realized he'd said 'we' again, and got a little nervous about that, but she was too tired to deal with it now, as evidenced by another yawn.&nbsp; It felt wonderful to stretch over him like this, with that slight tingling everywhere, and again she felt unable to deal with the questions that raised until the morning.&nbsp; "Sorry, I'd better move," she murmured, shifting to let herself slide over onto the bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 03:04:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He turned to the side, shifting so that he was still facing her as she moved to the side of the bed. "Are you leaving.. or are you going to stay?" he continued caressing her hair softly. "It's okay to stay..&nbsp; It may upset Angie..but it wouldn't upset me." <br><br>He stifled a yawn himself and then stretched.. "mm...I'm feeling tired too.. fulfilled..like I've had a full day."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 03:23:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, no, I'm staying right here.&nbsp; I think I'm too tired to make it back down the stairs," Kate murmured, nestling against him instinctively.&nbsp; It felt so nice to relax, to let him stroke her hair -- soothing and exciting at the same time.<br><br>"We've both had a full day.&nbsp; I almost ran you over and everything."&nbsp; She smiled sleepily and sighed, already almost more asleep than awake.&nbsp; "We'll figure things out in the morning," she added, more to herself.&nbsp; The puzzle that was J.C. was still confusing her, and she wanted to sort it all out once and for all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 05:11:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded softly.. cuddling up to her. "mm... sounds good.. settle it all in the morning." he presses his lips to her forehead.. "Sweat dreams, Kate..."<br><br>and then drifts off to sleep alongside her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 05:24:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate fell into a dreamless, almost exhausted sleep, curled up in his arms.&nbsp; When she woke, hours later, it was with a sudden start and a faint gasp.&nbsp; Trying to be quiet, she frowned and tried to wriggle out of his arms without waking him, reaching for her robe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 12:57:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. is woken when Kate slips from his arms.&nbsp; His eyes open up and he murmers.. "What's wrong?&nbsp; Where are you going?" before stretching and rolling over.. his toes curl and he drifts between waking up and sleeping.&nbsp; He's totally content.. no worries for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 16:10:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I have to go to the bathroom.&nbsp; Go back to sleep," Kate said tightly as she wrapped her robe around herself.&nbsp; None of this was his fault, after all.&nbsp; She was basically the seductress here, and she bit her lip hard as she got up and hurried into the bathroom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 13:06:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looked at her for a moment.. there was something in the tone of her voice, but he wasn't about to argue with her.&nbsp; Snuggling down, his eyes closed, and by the time Kate got to the doorway he had drifted back to a cozy sleep.<br><br>While sleeping he looked so serene - he didn't have a care in the world.&nbsp; Unlike Kate.. who may have realized what she did.. seducing him.. and their act.. with no protection..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 14:39:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate paused and looked back at him, frowning.&nbsp; It was totally illogical, and not really like her, but she was annoyed with him for doing what she'd told him to do.&nbsp; Every other time she'd tried to say less than the absolute truth, he'd cross-questioned her.&nbsp; Now, when it was really important, he rolled over and went back to sleep.<br><br>She sighed and closed the door behind her.&nbsp; It was too late now; there wasn't anything she could do, at least not without going to the emergency room.&nbsp; Should she?&nbsp; She knew her cycle pretty well, and she didn't think this was a bad time... which was reassuring, but not much.<br><br>The insides of her thighs were still faintly sticky, and she bit her lip.&nbsp; Suddenly the whole enormity of it all hit her -- she'd slept with a complete stranger, an amnesiac, and apparently a virgin besides -- though at least that last part kept her from having to worry about STDs on top of everything else.&nbsp; He'd <em>said</em> no strings attached, sure, but had he meant it?&nbsp; What if he wanted strings?&nbsp; What if she did?&nbsp; Was he a stalker?&nbsp; There was certainly something strange about him, though not stalker-strange.&nbsp; Those eyes, and that tingling, that glorious shivering that went through her with his every touch...<br><br>She moaned in confusion and frustration.&nbsp; Pulling off her robe, she turned on the shower, as hot as she could stand it, and got in, trying to scrub off the last twenty-four hours.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 01:12:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. tried to sleep, but there was something strange in Kate's body language.&nbsp; Up until now, she had been so wary.. and suddenly it was like she was changed.&nbsp; And then..this morning.. it was almost as if he had broken some taboo.. she was repulsed by him.<br><br>He rolled over..feeling the dampness from their sex a couple hours earlier.&nbsp; There was so much he didn't understand.. so much extra emotion attached to what he felt was a very straight forward and pleasurable act.<br><br>Slipping form the bed, completely unabashed at his form, he walked down the hall, hearing the shower on.&nbsp; Silently..he opened the door, listening to the water - much like the rain outside.. and the frantic scrubbing of Kate.<br><br>"I could get your back if you'd like.." he says simply...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 01:22:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate jumped when he spoke, not having heard him come in over the sound of the water.&nbsp; "Oh, you scared me," she said, leaning against the tile in sudden exhaustion.&nbsp; She rubbed her hands over her face, trying to decide how to handle this.&nbsp; Explanations were generally not easy when J.C. was involved...<br><br>"Just a second," she said, rinsing herself off quickly, then turning off the water and reaching for her towel.&nbsp; She dried off her face, still in the shower, then sighed.&nbsp; "I hope this is a silly question... but do you know where babies come from?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 13:11:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. waited until she turned off the water, and then when she reached out, he was there to interpose himself, reaching into an embrace with her wet body.<br><br>As usual, he didn't seem to care in the least about the water, or their states of undress.<br><br>"Of course I know where babies come from." he reaches up to run his hand through her hair. "Are you worried that.. we conceived a child last night?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 14:24:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate tried to use the towel as a wholly inadequate shield between them, but quickly gave up and didn't resist his embrace, even though it made her shiver with equal parts lust and undefined fear.<br><br>"Yes, of course I'm worried!" she exclaimed miserably.&nbsp; "It's my fault, I-- I wasn't thinking, I let myself get too... distracted.&nbsp; I was on the pill when I was with my last boyfriend, so I got used to not really thinking about that, but I finally stopped a couple of months ago.&nbsp; I mean, I think it's okay, but I'm not really sure, and--"<br><br>She stopped almost in mid-syllable and looked up at him pleadingly, tears shimmering in her eyes.&nbsp; "And why does that happen?&nbsp; How is it that you can make me... tingle like this just by touching me?&nbsp; That isn't <em>normal</em>."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 12:18:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. reached up, cupping her cheek, holding her..then stroking through her hair.<br><br>"Kate.. why do you get so worried about things?&nbsp; It doesn't help you - it just makes you worry more.&nbsp; If something is meant to be - then it would be." his voice is soft and kind.<br><br>He shifts slightly..just enough that the pressure is gone from the towel and it slips and falls from between their naked bodies. <br><br>"What is it you want?&nbsp; Do you want a child?&nbsp; Would it help you if you knew?&nbsp; Or can you not find wonder at the possibilities life has to offer?" his hands starting to caress over her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 16:15:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Suddenly Kate didn't feel so much seducer as seduced.&nbsp; He might be hopelessly naive about a lot of things, but he knew what felt good and he obviously wanted more.&nbsp; And so did she.&nbsp; She let herself imagine giving in to the unbelieveable pleasure of his touch, letting him sweep her back to the bed, writhing underneath him as he thrust into her wildly...<br><br>She moaned, sighing deeply.&nbsp; "Oh, this really isn't normal," she murmured to herself, then looked up at him, fighting for calm in the face of those eyes.&nbsp; "No, I don't want a child, not now.&nbsp; You said yourself, no strings.&nbsp; A child is about the biggest string there is, you know."&nbsp; Her voice was steady and rational, she was pleased to realize, though her hands were roaming over his back with a mind of their own.<br><br>She took a deep breath and tried again, fighting to ignore that heavenly tingle.&nbsp; "Besides, this isn't pointless worrying about something I can't help.&nbsp; This is what birth control is for.&nbsp; I'm in no position to look after a baby.&nbsp; For one thing, a-- a husband first would be... nice..."&nbsp; She trailed off into a little whimper, feeling his hard shaft pressed between them.&nbsp; "Oh, this is <em>so</em> not normal," she whispered, her hands sliding down to press them together more tightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 12:21:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He listened..still caressing.&nbsp; Perhaps this had tempted him..he'd certainly not expected to feel anything like this.. and maybe he was pushing.. or just asking..and doing what feels natural.<br><br>"Mm.. what is birth control?"&nbsp; okay.. sure..that was coming.&nbsp; <br><br>His hands kept caressing her..tracing the chords of her muscles..down her back..cupping her ass.&nbsp; "What isn't normal about this.&nbsp; I thought this is what happened when a man and a woman got together."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 17:26:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She cringed inwardly, having forgotten how much he didn't know sometimes.&nbsp; The second question was easier, so she tackled that first.<br><br>"No, it isn't -- it's basically what happens, yes, but this... It doesn't usually feel like this when someone touches me.&nbsp; With you, it-- it tingles and shivers and it feels <em>so good</em>, I can't resist."&nbsp; And it was true, she wasn't pulling away like part of her mind kept screaming at her to do.&nbsp; She just couldn't bring herself to do it.&nbsp; "It's the intensity of it, that's what's not normal."<br><br>She shifted against him, moaning.&nbsp; Now that she knew what sex with him felt like, it was even harder to resist.&nbsp; "But, birth control -- it's just what it sounds like.&nbsp; Ways to keep t--too many babies from... being born..."&nbsp; She trailed off into a moan again, turning her head to kiss hungrily along his neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-08-2007, 13:13:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. mming and caressing his hands down her back. "It feels nice to me when we touch as well.. why would one want to keep babies from being born?&nbsp; Arn't babies a blessing.&nbsp; Doesn't having a baby allow you to fulfil you being a mother?"<br><br>He looks down into her eyes, lifting her chin up. "Do you want babies, Kate?" before kissing her deeply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-08-2007, 15:58:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Not yet, not now, not like this, not with a total stranger who doesn't even know his name!</em>&nbsp; That was what Kate wanted to say, drew breath to say, but none of the words made it out of her mouth before he kissed her.&nbsp; Then everything scattered, and she couldn't remember a single syllable.<br><br>Now even the rational part of her mind was starting to work against her.&nbsp; If she was going to go get a morning after pill, it wouldn't matter if they'd had sex once or twenty times.&nbsp; Tomorrow they could buy condoms -- very large ones, she thought with a delicious shiver -- and she could go back on the pill, and they could go at it like rabbits.<br><br>While she was distractedly reasoning this out, she was kissing him back, hard, her hands roaming hungrily.&nbsp; It occurred to her that it would be a lot of fun to christen every room in the house, but right now she thought she'd prefer the bed.&nbsp; This time she wanted to feel him on top of her, pressing her down, taking her hard, making her scream... She moaned and started trying to steer them towards the bedroom without letting go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 01:06:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He noted that she didn't answer.. and this had happened before.&nbsp; Which meant before.. she didn't want to answer.. or perhaps she wasn't sure of the answer..even as her body was already answering.<br><br>He allowed himself to be guided back into the hall..kissing and still stroking her slick wet body.. dripping abit as they walked down the hall and back into her bedroom.<br><br>"I guess I know what's on your mind.." he muses..teasing her as he lets her push him into the bedroom..glancing down at the perfection which was her naked body.&nbsp; "Tell me.. how I can statisfy you.. completely"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 01:27:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate should have been embarrassed, both at the teasing and at the boldness of his question, but most of her was beyond feeling that at the moment.&nbsp; Instead she just grinned, thinking that was probably a very dangerous question.&nbsp; "I want you on top of me," she murmured, nibbling along his neck.&nbsp; "Pinning me down and taking me hard."<br><br>She reached down and wrapped one hand around his hard shaft.&nbsp; "I want you to fill me up again.&nbsp; You'll know I'm satisfied when I start screaming again," she added with a wicked smile.&nbsp; She pulled him back with her as she stepped over to the bed, keeping hold of his hand as she laid down, stretching out to let him look at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 04:44:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned down at her..looking over her naked body.. displayed for him.. then leaning down..his hands stretching to caress all over her body..fingers outreaching as he strokes her breasts..down her tummy..across her hips..spreading her legs wide as he lowered his head..he knows what she likes to turn her on..nuzzling her pussy before licking..this time finding her clit quickly.. a finger teasing her pussy. <br><br>"Screaming?" he murmers.."You make it sound so.. hurtful.. painful.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 04:55:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You were screaming too, you know," Kate said, smiling and wriggling as he worked his way down.&nbsp; Then she gasped as his tongue flickered over her sex, her hips arching instinctively.&nbsp; "Mm, it's just that it gets so... so intense... ahh, yes, right there.&nbsp; Screaming... feels good sometimes.&nbsp; To let it all out.&nbsp; Ohh, yeah, like that, like that," she said, her hands stroking through his hair as she forgot all about explaining anything else.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 12:52:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was getting good at this.. he teased her..brought forth her arrousal..and this time, instead of just dwelling down there..he then crawled up her body, spreading her legs wide as he lowered his stiff cock towards her pussy.<br><br>Kissing her deeply, he thrust into her.. groaning into her mouth as he took her again.. slow at first to work himself deep in.. the sensations feeling different with him on top..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 16:23:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He really was getting good at this.&nbsp; Between that constant tingling and his newfound skill with his tongue, Kate was basically a moaning, whimpering wreck by the time he started to slide into her welcoming body.&nbsp; But she was a happy moaning, whimpering wreck.<br><br>Her orgasm began to build almost immediately, growing as he worked his way in, the delicious slowness of it driving her higher.&nbsp; She cried out, stopping only long enough to gasp for breath so she could cry out again, and by the time his shaft was buried all the way, she really was screaming, and clinging to him as the pleasure slowly began to fade.&nbsp; When she could speak again, it was to plead with him to take her hard, as hard as he could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-08-2007, 23:40:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This was the concept new to him.&nbsp; He was used to the slow.. gradual lovemaking.. moaning himself to her screams of pleasure..but as she started begging for him to go harder he started to comply.. thrusting harder..deeper.... pounding thrusts that impaled her on his massive cock and drove her down into the bed.&nbsp; The bed creeked..and he even once or twice accidentally thumped her head against the headboards.. by now the neighbours definitely could hear them.<br><br>He groaned.. moaned and nibbled and kissed her..his hands mostly on the bed for balance..but pausing every once in a while to fondle her.. alittle rough and passaionate as the lovemaking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 00:05:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt tossed and jolted, even bruised, but it felt good.&nbsp; She wasn't usually one to delve into pain much, but this made her feel desired, ached for, and if the price was a few sore places in the morning, so be it.&nbsp; He was so big, he could really make her feel him, make her stretch and moan...<br><br>Once, after his hands had moved to caress her, she took hold of one before he could put it back on the bed and put it over her own wrist instead, where it rested next to her head.&nbsp; She wasn't sure he'd understand, but she wanted to try.&nbsp; She wanted to feel trapped and helpless, ravished in the best possible way.&nbsp; He was already driving her towards another climax, and she wanted to add that extra edge of pleasure to it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 00:58:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He wasn't quite sure of what she wanted, but moved his hand, holding her wrist down.. and continued to thrust harder into her.. deep powerful grunting thrusts.<br><br>Now on top he could nearly bottom out in her.. fucking her to the hilt.. groaning each time..his eyes closed as he thrusts..his hand clenching alittle tighter as his climax started to overtake him.&nbsp; He bit his lip..grunting and starting to climax deep inside her.. cumming over and over..without a care in the world
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 01:20:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate matched each of his groan, feeling her body straining to accomodate him as he thrust as deeply as he could.&nbsp; He was hitting places that had never been touched before, she was sure, and it felt wonderful.<br><br>As soon as she felt his body tighten with his release, she gave in to her own orgasm, crying out as he filled her and her passage throbbed wildly around him.&nbsp; His cum tingled as much as the rest of him, maybe more, and the way it shot into her body only drove her to greater peaks of pleasure.&nbsp; She was lost in the feelings, beyond anything but their shared ecstasy, only urging him to thrust as hard as he wanted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 04:43:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He kept going.. through the climax.. holding her hand down near her head.. groaning and taking her hard and passionately..and then after they had both cum hard and long..he collapses..panting for breath against her.. her wet body (from the shower) making the sheets damp..and their juices casually adding to the wetness.<br><br>He gulped down the air..nuzzling.. "mmm.. Morning?" he grins softly.. "I was concerned.. for a moment.. that you had regrets."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 04:55:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Um, morning, yeah," Kate finally managed to say.&nbsp; As reason returned (though only just, her body still shivering as he lay on top of her), she sighed, suddenly exhausted on multiple levels.&nbsp; This wasn't supposed to be happening.&nbsp; She was supposed to be a sensible person.&nbsp; Suddenly she was acting like a sex-crazed lunatic, and she wasn't nearly as worried about it as she should be.<br><br>"Regrets about feeling like that?&nbsp; No, not a one," she said lightly.&nbsp; That was certainly true enough, and she couldn't explain anything else, not now.&nbsp; He wouldn't understand, and it would only hurt his feelings.<br><br>Now her hands caressed lightly over his back, toying with his hair.&nbsp; He was still buried inside her, his shaft staying hard for some time, as usual.&nbsp; "Go back to sleep if you're tired," she murmured, ready to nod off again herself.&nbsp; But her hands tightened on him, shaking a little as she clung to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 04:57:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and mmmmed.. tensing and nuzzling back. "No.. I'm content right now.&nbsp; And I'm still learning.. that felt very different from last night.. " he smiled, looking down into her eyes..his own pools of blue.<br><br>Shifting slightly..it caused his cock to stroke gently inside her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:05:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded sleepily, relaxing her grip slightly but still not letting go.&nbsp; "Yeah, different positions feel different," she said, then gasped faintly as he shifted inside her sex and she tightened reflexively around his shaft.&nbsp; "Mm, you hardly ever stop, do you?" she murmured, not entirely displeased, though she was still amazed at herself for the way she was acting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:07:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles and nuzzles..lowering his voice.."not until I want to.&nbsp; Do you want me to stop?&nbsp; You seem to like it.. " he grins..nibbling at her neck.<br><br>He shifted..then thinking it was for the better..he slipped out..leaving her feeling abit gaping and empty.. his seed adding to the night before.. furthering the chances of pregnancy.&nbsp; He shifted to her side, laying against her and trailing his hand over her breast. "mm.. So.. what will you be telling your friend?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:15:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I like it," she murmured, automatically though truthfully.&nbsp; She'd forgotten about meeting Angie, and blinked in confusion for a moment.&nbsp; "Oh, I... haven't really had time to think about that.&nbsp; Or much of anything.&nbsp; Wait, what do you mean, not until you want to?&nbsp; You mean you can just... go up or down whenever you feel like it?"&nbsp; She waved her hand around vaguely as she spoke, staring at him questioningly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:18:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned. "I don't know.. maybe we should find out." he smiled.. and it was obvious that he was teasing.<br><br>He nuzzled and kissed her. "I guess.. I have some control..but also ..sometimes my body just reacts.. like when you were on top.. you were somehow controlling my body's reactions." <br><br>He kisses and nibbles.. "I'd like to meet your friend.. I'd like to meet everyone."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:25:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sighed, wriggling beneath his kisses and returning a few, then a few more.&nbsp; Then she giggled, realizing what he'd said.&nbsp; "Well, it wasn't controlling like mind control or anything, you know.&nbsp; That happens naturally when a man feels aroused.&nbsp; Like when there's a naked woman on top of him."<br><br><em>A naked, sex-crazed woman,</em> she thought, and groaned quietly to herself.&nbsp; "I'm sure she'd like to meet you," she replied, then frowned.&nbsp; If Angie only knew... and she might, if they did meet.&nbsp; "I'm still not sure how to explain you.&nbsp; I mean... no strings, right, like you said?&nbsp; So you're not my boyfriend or anything."&nbsp; <em>Just maybe the future father of my future child,</em> some inner voice piped up, and she bit her lip, fighting back another moan.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:27:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded.. "No strings.. we don't want any bad feelings..right?&nbsp; Just enjoying each other." he caressed her face.. and a concerned one overtook his.<br><br>"This is the second time we've talked about this..and you've got an expression.&nbsp; You don't like that..do you?&nbsp; Is there something wrong?&nbsp; Should I be your boyfriend? or should we not have.. had sex?"&nbsp; He shifted..pulling away slightly.. "Did I do something wrong?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 05:36:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, it's awkward," she began hesitantly.&nbsp; "I mean, no, you didn't do anything wrong," she added hastily.&nbsp; It wasn't his fault he felt so good... <br><br>"Usually people who sleep together on a regular basis are at least boyfriend and girlfriend.&nbsp; Just sex.... doesn't usually last long.&nbsp; It isn't really serious, so people don't talk about it much, because it won't last."&nbsp; To her amazement, she realized her eyes were tearing.&nbsp; What was wrong with her?&nbsp; She didn't cry at just anything.&nbsp; Of course, two days ago she would have said she didn't have sex with strangers, but that wasn't true anymore, either.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 13:11:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He listened to her..reaching up to caress her face as she talked.<br><br>"So.. you think.. this won't last.. or you have regrets.. because this is just sex.&nbsp; You don't just enjoy what we have.." he shifted to caress her alittle closer.<br><br>Reaching up he wiped a tear, and then pulled her against his chest to hold. "I'm sorry I've hurt you Kate.. you shouldn't cry.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 18:52:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head miserably.&nbsp; "Nothing lasts, but that's not the point.&nbsp; I just -- I mean, I do enjoy it, but I-- I don't know if I can do this without strings.&nbsp; I never did before."<br><br>She nestled into his arms, savoring his comfort even though it filled her with a strange mixture of poignant sadness and slowly growing lust.&nbsp; She wished she could at least figure out why his touch felt like it did...&nbsp; "It isn't your fault," she said, slowly losing her battle against her tears, though she tried to hide them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 23:01:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He just held her.. cuddling her..stroking her head. "Shhh.. it's okay.&nbsp; Emotions are a tricky thing.&nbsp; I'm still getting used to them." he nuzzles and kisses her forehead.&nbsp; "I'm still alittle confused.. but I'm not worried..because you've been so very patient with me so far.. I'm sure in time I will understand."<br><br>Feeling her sniffle..the onset of tears he reaches to wipe her face, then guides her head to his shoulder. "Go on.. it's okay.&nbsp; Just let it out.. it's always best to be open and honest with everyone.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-08-2007, 23:21:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate laughed dryly at this last remark.&nbsp; "Sure, maybe it is on whatever cloud you fell off of.&nbsp; That doesn't usually work so well on planet earth."<br><br>She hiccuped, trying to calm her sobs.&nbsp; "But what do you mean, still getting used to them?&nbsp; I mean... you couldn't forget that... could you?"&nbsp; Feeling utterly confused yet again, she buried her face in his shoulder for a little while and just gave in.&nbsp; "I w-wish you c-could just remember s-something," she sobbed, now too miserable even to notice the hunger his touch always stirred.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 13:49:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. just continued hugging her.&nbsp; "I wish you wouldn't worry so much.. get yourself so upset.&nbsp; It doesn't bother me.&nbsp; I'm so happy to have met you.. I love everything we've explored.. I don't think there is anything that disappoints me."<br><br>He continues cuddling her.&nbsp; "C'mon.. let's get you up and downstairs.&nbsp; some food would help you out."&nbsp; He starts to help her up.. pretty much looking like he's intending to just go downstairs naked.. both of them.&nbsp; Au natural
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 14:02:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sniffled.&nbsp; "It really should bother you," she said, wonderingly.&nbsp; She got up, realizing she must look a fright, with her damp, tangled hair and face red from crying, and sighed.&nbsp; Then she shook her head when she realized what he was intended.<br><br>"Here, put this back on," she said, looking around for her robe and offering it out to him.&nbsp; "There are drapes open downstairs.&nbsp; Let's not give the neighbors anything else to complain about," she added, turning to put on her own nightgown.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 14:13:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He paused, and it was obvious to him that he was most comfortable totally naked. "Okay.. if you insist.&nbsp; Although I don't understand." he smiles and helps Kate into her robe.&nbsp; "I'm glad it doesn't bother me.&nbsp; I like being happy..and you don't look happy right now." he touches her cheek softly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 14:18:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sighed, recovering from her sobs.&nbsp; "You can Google the indecent exposure laws after we eat," she suggested dryly.&nbsp; "And what I look is a mess.&nbsp; Sex does that, too, not just crying."&nbsp; For now, she just grabbed a band from her dresser and pulled her hair back into a loose ponytail to keep it out of the way.<br><br>She sighed again, looking at him thoughtfully for a moment and taking his hand.&nbsp; "It isn't normal to be happy all the time, either," she said quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 21:46:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He thinks about that for a moment. "mm.. I guess I'm not normal." he determines, with a hint of a joke to it.<br><br>He smiles."What is google?" he asks following her to go get dressed... then down to breakfest.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 21:56:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess not," Kate remarked, still a little sadly, but accepting.&nbsp; She tugged him gently down the stairs after her to the kitchen.&nbsp; Somehow she felt better even though nothing was resolved -- maybe the prospect of food did help.<br><br>"Remember the internet?&nbsp; Google is what's called a search engine, which helps you find whatever you want to know on the internet.&nbsp; I know, you'd rather talk to people," she said, before he could mention it again.&nbsp; "But you can't always find people who can actually answer your questions, so the internet's easier.&nbsp; So, what do you want for breakfast?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-08-2007, 23:52:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles. "I'll have whatever you make." he draws her close to kiss softly. "I'm sure I'm going to love it."<br><br>He lets Kate set him up on the internet.. and he picks it up in a hurry..although he types with two fingers, looking at the keyboard, and whenever there is a picture or something on the laptop he leans in close as if it will bring him closer to it.<br><br>In some ways.. he's like a big kid.<br><br>Or a naive one.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-08-2007, 00:00:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate quietly cooked up some omelets with ham and cheese, frequently glancing over at him as he worked at the computer.&nbsp; She felt like his kiss was still lingering on her lips -- in fact, she felt as though his every kiss and every touch was still on her, as though his tingling had somehow sunk into her skin.&nbsp; But who was he?&nbsp; <em>What</em> was he?&nbsp; That question gave her the shivers.<br><br>She set his plate down by the computer, then sat down next to him, leaning over to see what he was looking at.&nbsp; "What do you want to do today?" she finally asked quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-08-2007, 23:56:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When she came back over, he had a very serious look on his face.&nbsp; Almost upset.<br><br>On the screen was several windows open.. google.. wikipedia.&nbsp; And the topics were 'War' 'Genocide' 'Famine' 'Torture'.&nbsp; And there was the crass underside of humanity.. humans killing humans.<br><br>He doesn't even look like he's noticed Kate's approach.. held in horrific interest at the macabre pictures infront of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 00:08:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate bit her lip.&nbsp; "Don't look at that, don't," she said, trying to turn him away and shutting off the monitor if all else failed.&nbsp; "Come on and eat your breakfast."&nbsp; Except for the occasional silly and very happy grin, this was the most emotion she'd seen from him, and it was disturbing.&nbsp; It was like a child learning that Santa Claus wasn't real, but infinitely worse because he was a grownup, and it might as well be the whole world swept out from under him.<br><br>"Don't look," she said again, almost pleading, suddenly sure that something terrible was about to happen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 00:12:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He let her take the laptop away.. the damage had already been done.<br><br>He followed her, although his eyes had a deep sorrow.&nbsp; As if somehow he knew every person, and took it personally at every atrocity that he had seen.&nbsp; He doesn't look up at her.. just eating his food.. lost in thought.&nbsp; He just gave his feeling of sorrow.<br><br>At last he looked up. "That was horrible.&nbsp; I can't believe people would do that to each other.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Why was all that pain and suffering happening?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 00:22:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate forced herself to eat a little, but though there was nothing wrong with the food, she could barely even swallow.&nbsp; She felt obscurely guilty, ashamed to be a human being, and she'd known that the questions she couldn't possibly answer would start soon.<br><br>Laying her fork down, she shook her head.&nbsp; "There-- there isn't a why, at least I don't think there is.&nbsp; Not a why that a sane person can understand.&nbsp; Some people want power and don't care who they hurt to get it.&nbsp; Some people are just crazy, fanatical..."&nbsp; She spoke slowly, aware that these answers would never satisfy him.<br><br>"Some people think it's what some god or other sends to test us," she added, clearly amazed that anyone would believe this.&nbsp; "It's just-- there's always been evil like that, always.&nbsp; It just... is."&nbsp; She stared at her plate, looking as deeply saddened as he was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 00:33:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"There doesn't need to be tho.&nbsp; I don't understand it." he frowns.. then reaches across the table.&nbsp; "Do you feel this way?&nbsp; Do you ever hurt others?"<br><br>His fingertips touch hers.. then interlace at the tips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 00:44:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, I don't know about need, but people have been trying to stop all that for-- forever, and it just doesn't work," she replied helplessly.<br><br>She shook her head fiercely.&nbsp; "No, of course not, not like <em>that</em>.&nbsp; Most people aren't like that at all.&nbsp; I mean, a lot of people can be petty, or thoughtless sometimes, but there aren't many like the ones you were looking at, the torturers, the really cruel people.&nbsp; The human race would've died out a long time ago if too many people were like that."<br><br>She took hold of his hand, gently, half expecting him to pull away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 00:56:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He holds her hand. "Not like that.. but you can be petty.. thoughtless.. " he looks into her eyes.&nbsp; "At first.. you did not know me.&nbsp; You were afraid I was someone like that.&nbsp; You were going to toss me out on the street.&nbsp; You lied to Emily.. " <br><br>He moves around the table and guides her up.&nbsp; "I know you say it's for the better.. but I don't understand.&nbsp; I think if everyone was honest with everyone else.. things would be better.&nbsp; But you've said.. I'm naive." he smiled softly.&nbsp; "I do not want to learn more of that.. but I must.&nbsp; For that tragedy is as much human as the love."&nbsp; He slips his hand to her heart.. "I hope you show me that love is stronger then hate."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 01:03:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate blushed, shame again stabbing at her.&nbsp; "Anyone can be like that sometimes," she said, hoping she didn't sound as defensive as she felt.&nbsp; "Even Mother Teresa must have had off days," she added, attempting a faint smile.<br><br>It was useless to explain that she hadn't lied to her friend, just not told her everything.&nbsp; Apparently that was as bad as a lie as far as he was concerned, and maybe he wasn't so far off there.&nbsp; "I wouldn't have tossed you out on the street.&nbsp; Well, as long as you didn't try to kill me, at least," she said, sighing.<br><br>She bit her lip as he raised her from her chair.&nbsp; This was corrupting, just not the kind she'd first thought of.&nbsp; She put her hand over his, looking into his impossibly blue eyes.&nbsp; "I think it is stronger.&nbsp; Hate burns itself out, it destroys.&nbsp; Love builds.&nbsp; Love creates."&nbsp; She stretched up and kissed him, lightly, not letting go of his hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 01:11:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods softly.. "It does." he smiles.. and has a bemused thought.. but he keeps it to himself.<br><br>He does realize now that he's different..although he's learning more and more at the same time.&nbsp; He just holds her hand.. standing there.. then leaning forward, he kisses her. "Let's finish breakfest.&nbsp; What did you call this again?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 01:17:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She frowned very slightly, confused by his look, but brushes it away when he asks about breakfast.&nbsp; "This is an omelet, ham and cheese.&nbsp; I'm not too much of a cook, but I do make a couple of things very well, if I do say so myself, and omelets are one of them, so I hope you like it."<br><br>She thought she might even like it herself now.&nbsp; His touch... his touch could still make her feel better, no matter what else was happening.&nbsp; It was wonderful and seductive and dangerous all at the same time, and she hated to let go of him, and made no move to sit until he did.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 01:24:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled.. "I like it.. but I like everything you do Kate" he smiles..finally letting go and returning to breakfest.&nbsp; He steers the conversation to try to learn more about Kate.. about her growing up.. about what makes her happy.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 01:28:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was distinctly uncomfortable at this one-sided discussion, which was all they could have when they started talking about childhoods and the like.&nbsp; But he always seemed to want to, and she wondered vaguely if this was his way of avoiding dealing with the issue of who he was.&nbsp; What he was, really -- somewhere along the way she'd stopped thinking of him as human, which somehow didn't alarm her in the slightest.<br><br>"I could teach you how to cook," she finally suggested, after telling a story about her grandmother teaching her the same thing.&nbsp; "What do you want to do today, anyway?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 01:59:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled. "I look forward to seeing your friend Emily.&nbsp; And I would like to learn how to cook.&nbsp; I'd like to learn.. well.. everything." <br><br>He could sense that something was differnet.. and slowly he was realizing things about himself.&nbsp; He was not like her.. not like any other human.&nbsp; He just was.&nbsp; and for right now..that was good enough.<br><br>"I would like to see people.. real people.. not pictures on your laptop"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:10:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I don't know everything, far from it," Kate laughed.&nbsp; "Um, I don't think Angie's exactly expecting to meet you, though... I mean, she's probably expecting girl talk," she added, trying to be tactful.&nbsp; "But don't worry, we'll find you some people to meet.&nbsp; Too bad the weather isn't nicer, we could go to the park."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:12:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked outside.. it was still overcast from the storms before.. although it wasn't raining for the moment.&nbsp; "She sounded very excited.&nbsp; But you know best." he smiles.."I would like to see people.&nbsp; Happy people." he smiles.<br><br>He lets her help with his clothing..since he still only has that one set he was found in..although they are dry now.&nbsp; He's very eager to get going.. going out.. and any thoughts of what happened before are gone now.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:21:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, she wants to talk about her ex, I think.&nbsp; It's nice to have someone to complain to sometimes," she said wryly.&nbsp; She was very surprised that he'd recovered so quickly from his shock, but she wasn't going to argue.<br><br>"Okay, I guess you can wear these again," she said, sorting through his clothes.&nbsp; "We'll go shopping first of all, get you some more things.&nbsp; Wait until you see your first mall," she said, smiling to herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:23:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded.. no matter what.. he was happy and content. "I think so.&nbsp; People like having others to talk to.&nbsp; I know I do." he gives her a bright smile.<br><br>When they set out from the house, even the dark skies overhead can't dampen his mood. He's happy again, and curious about everything.. although in some ways it's like he's back in that 5-year old phase as he gets into the car, curious about every button.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:27:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate jumped as he discovered the controls for moving the seat around.&nbsp; "Okay, don't do that while we're moving, all right?&nbsp; Just pick a position and stick with it.&nbsp; You have to stay buckled in."&nbsp; She showed him the seat belt and explained that it would help keep him safe and he had to leave it fastened.&nbsp; "And don't turn the radio up too loud," she added as he turned his attention to those buttons.<br><br>She was slowly beginning to dread shopping, and sighed to herself.&nbsp; He'd want to talk to <em>everyone</em>, and they'd all think he was crazy, or developmentally disabled.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:28:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay.. but what does it do?"<br><br>And for the first 2 minutes Kate is more or less forced to explain everything.&nbsp; And when he found out that there were dozens of stations.. he kept flipping.. listening for 10 seconds.. then flipping.. another 10 seconds.&nbsp; Flipping to one that is in spanish.. and he still listens to it.&nbsp; his smile getting broader and broader.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:38:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh-- Look, if you want to learn Spanish, I can't help you there," she said, frustrated.&nbsp; "I am never letting you have the television remote," she muttered to herself.&nbsp; "I know a little French, but that's the best I can do.&nbsp; Just try sticking with one station for a while, okay?"<br><br>She sighed, biting back her annoyance and heading for the mall.&nbsp; This really was going to be a long, long shopping trip...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:54:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He doesn't glance up. "Learn spanish what?" he asks.. flipping. <br><br>Then as they get going.. that is even more interesting..so he stops fussing with the dials.. looking out the windows.&nbsp; He sits back in his seat.. his eyes wide as he looks at all the houses.. all the cars.. everything all around.<br><br>When they get to the mall it suddenly seemed like from nowhere everyone decided to stop and park together and go into the big building.&nbsp; He was fascinated by the cars.. and then seeing people.. even moreso.&nbsp; Still..he didn't run off..walking beside Kate..and not even asking questions.. he'd learned that she didn't seem to be in the mood to answer them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 02:58:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate realized that he was being terribly quiet, and relented a little.&nbsp; "Okay, if there's anything you really need to know about, you can ask.&nbsp; Just please, not five questions every two minutes.&nbsp; I can't keep up, and some things are better to learn about by watching and doing, anyway.&nbsp; All right?&nbsp; And we'll find you some clothes you really like."&nbsp; She smiled and took his hand, shivering faintly at the tingle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:03:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked at everything..watched everyone.&nbsp; "it's.. too much" he said at last.. his hand squeezing hers.&nbsp; Of course..being a mall.. there are colours everywhere..everyone wants you to buy buy..everything is light and flashy and showy..<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:09:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's pretty busy, yeah.&nbsp; Malls always are.&nbsp; Don't you like it?" Kate asked, worried. "Come on, we'll just find a clothing store.&nbsp; It'll be calmer in there.&nbsp; Do you want more clothes like the ones you have, that kind of style?" she asked, hoping to distract him from anything he found uncomfortable.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:20:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He actually likes nearly everything.. there isn't much negative in the mall.. mostly people who are happy.. lots to see.. and especially children in the playground area.<br><br>She buys for him some rather nice stylish clothing.. they fit him to a T.. and then mill about the mall before Kate realizes it's time to meet Emily.. without time to drop J.C. back home.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:24:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate stared at her watch, but it was still the same time -- time to get moving to meet Angie.&nbsp; She closed her eyes briefly, bracing herself for what was going to be a very long lunch.&nbsp; "Okay, all right -- are you hungry?&nbsp; It's time for lunch..."&nbsp; She sighed, wondering exactly how she was going to handle this without saying too much or earning accusations of lying.&nbsp; Probably it just couldn't be done...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:29:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods. "Okay.. lunch.&nbsp; Are you going to teach me how to cook now?" <br><br>He's even more delighted when he finds out that no.. they are going to meet Emily.&nbsp; At least he's dressed decently now.. and he walks, holding Kate's hand..and looking very much like he belonged with her.<br><br>They go to the cafe where Kate and Angie were to meet.. luckily they are there first.. and they can order some light lunch while waiting.<br><br>And just as the drinks arrive, Angie shows up.. and is very surprised to see Kate sitting with a man.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:37:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Here goes nothing.</em>&nbsp; Kate stood to meet her friend, first leaning over to whisper to J.C.&nbsp; "Not too many questions, okay?&nbsp; I'm still not sure how I'm going to explain this," she sighed.<br><br>Then she stepped over to hug Angie and walk with her back to the table.&nbsp; "How are you doing?&nbsp; Hungry, I hope, they've got some really good food here."&nbsp; She was babbling a little out of nerves, she knew, and forced herself to talk more slowly.<br><br>"This is J.C.&nbsp; We were out shopping and I lost track of time, so I didn't get a chance to drop him off -- but he's been wanting to meet you anyway."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:42:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stands up as well.. and Angie is just beaming.&nbsp; "Ooh.. J.C... as in Christ?" she smiles..trying to make a joke.<br><br>"Actually.. Penner.." J.C. speaks.. and there the ice is broken.&nbsp; Sure he's being serious.. that's the initials he saw.. but to Angie..he's just being witty.<br><br>Sitting down.. they order dinner.. and it's a strange affair.&nbsp; Angie keeps trying to press J.C. for details.. which forces Kate to intervene..because she knows J.C. would answer honestly.. and questions like 'how did you meet Kate' followed by anything about himself.. who knows what would come out of J.C.'s mouth.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 03:50:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was tense.&nbsp; She told the truth as much as she could -- she really didn't want to lie to Angie anyway -- but she had to give an edited version.&nbsp; The near-miss car accident worked fine, and was a useful distraction from more difficult questions, but questions like where he'd come from were a real problem.&nbsp; She answered evasively where she could, turned to neutral topics as much as possible, but she was still tense, and she feared Angie was getting suspicious in some way.<br><br>Finally, she got Angie to talk a little about her own problems, though of course not in much detail with J.C. there soaking it all up.&nbsp; Then she finally let herself relax just a fraction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 13:00:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was enough detail there to satisfy Angie, and of course whenever he got a chance J.C. would ask about Angie's past.. enough so that at one point she's blushing bright red at how forward he is, although not being out of place.. J.C. ever polite and sweet and innocent.&nbsp; The clincher is when they brought up her ex.. and one of the first questions from J.C. is whether Angie was satisfied and happy with their sex.<br><br>Angie nearly spitted out her drink..turning red.. but then nodding.. saying how great it was.. but calling J.C. a cad for being so forward. Of course he denies that.. merely stating that it's very important to be happy.<br><br>Then.. he excuses himself.. "I need to use the facilities" glancing around the room.. and for the first time.. Kate and Angie are alone.. briefly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 13:14:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was nearly as red as Angie herself.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, he's just too... too curious sometimes.&nbsp; I told him not to ask too many questions," she said helplessly.<br><br>Angie shook her head in disbelief.&nbsp; "Well, never mind that.&nbsp; How's your sex life?" she asked pointedly.<br><br>Kate flushed redder.&nbsp; "What, is he contagious?" she asked, flustered.<br><br>"I hope not, for your sake," Angie shot back.&nbsp; "You're the one sleeping with him.&nbsp; Come on, just tell me quick, is he good?&nbsp; He's good, right?&nbsp; You look like you've been having great sex."<br><br>Kate rolled her eyes, then sighed.&nbsp; "Okay, fine, he's good.&nbsp; Really good, great, even."<br><br>Angie looked faintly suspicious of this answer at first, then relented and demanded further details, keeping Kate busy fending them off and wishing she hadn't breathed a word.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 13:21:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. returned, all smiles and blue eyes.&nbsp; And he looked down seeing Kate was now the one blushing.<br><br>"Oh.. what did I miss?" He asked innocently.. "Ooh..look..the food." thankfully saving Kate from having to admit it.&nbsp; It is a good lunch the group has and the conversation seems to strangely at times delve perhaps more personal then Kate would like.. Angie is curious and J.C. is just one to answer bluntly.. perhaps too much so.<br><br>Especially when they ask how long they've known each other.<br><br>"Oh.. we met last night.. Kate told you.. she nearly ran me over with the car."&nbsp; Angie turned to look teasingly at Kate.. "You just met yesterday..and you've.. you know.." she twirled her breadstick.. "You are SUCH a little slut!" (saying it with the playful teasing tone a friend would use with each other)<br><br>J.C. laughed along with everyone.. then asked.. "What's a slut?"&nbsp; Which only makes Angie burst into uncontrollable laughter.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 13:54:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate thought she might catch on fire, her face felt so hot.&nbsp; "Later," she pleaded to J.C., under cover of Angie's laughter.&nbsp; She'd probably assume it was a joke, as she had most of the other comments that really showed his ignorance, but this whole lunch was really starting to wear out her nerves.<br><br>The fortunate arrival of the waitress to ask how they were doing let her change the subject to less dangerous areas, but she knew she was only postponing the inevitable teasing.&nbsp; The rest of the meal seemed to drag on, and on...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 23:42:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was of course oblivious to all the double entendre and teasing, and only seemed more happy at how happy Angie was.<br><br>Angie..was.. naturally.. utterly living it up.&nbsp; Any sad stories of her break up were long forgotten to the new material.&nbsp; And Kate could suspect that Angie would be reminding her of this.. pretty much the rest of her life.&nbsp; Although seeing how embarrised Kate was getting..Angie did start putting a stop to it.. attempting to pry into J.C.<br><br>History.. nope.. nothing.&nbsp; Family?&nbsp; Nope.<br><br>What do you do for work?&nbsp; No memory.&nbsp; Angie frowned at this.. accusing J.C. of joking with her, and he only smiled back.. partially disarming the situation, but Angie gave Kate one of those 'you just be careful' looks.<br><br>Thankfully..eventually dessert was over..and Kate could gracefully leave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-08-2007, 23:49:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She held up fine until she was in the car.&nbsp; Then she leaned forward and rested her head on the steering wheel, letting out a long, slow breath.&nbsp; <em>Slow torture,</em> she thought.<br><br>But J.C. seemed nearly beside himself, after meeting someone new and doing all this exploring and learning.&nbsp; She would have glared at him for daring to look so happy when she was so exhausted, but she knew that was no use.<br><br>She sat up, managing to smile vaguely, and started the car.&nbsp; "Ready to go home?" she asked, thinking longingly of a hot bath and a nap.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>14-08-2007, 04:41:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. turned.."Home? I thought this was just.. starting?&nbsp; Where else could we go?" he noticed then how weary she looked.<br><br>"Kate.. why are you so weary?&nbsp; You shouldn't be getting tired yet." he smiled, and reached for her.. hoping she'd let him cup her cheeks.. try to make her feel better.&nbsp; "Your friend..she was very nice..and she laughed alot.&nbsp; I like laughter."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-08-2007, 04:48:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate let him put his hands on her face, and she did feel better, unsurprisingly, though she was still tense from the whole incident.&nbsp; "Yeah, well, she was kind of laughing at me," she admitted wryly.&nbsp; "But she is nice, in spite of that," she added.<br><br>"Um, I'm not sure where else we could go... the weather isn't really nice enough for the park.&nbsp; We could see what movies are playing," she suggested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-08-2007, 13:16:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He thinks about that. "You mean.. she was laughing at you.. in a teasing or mocking way.. and not in sharing your laughter?" he is catching on to the finer nuances.&nbsp; "She is very nice.&nbsp; I think perhaps that was her way of reacting." he thought for a moment. "I think she is perhaps jealous"<br><br>He reached over to idly stroke her leg.. "A movie is nice. I'd like that." and is mostly quiet as they drive, until they are driving past a large church.&nbsp; It's one of those modern ones, sprawling wide, and yet with a cross on top and large colourful stain-glass intermixed with the modern design. "What is that?&nbsp; Is that another mall?"&nbsp; There is a strange feeling about this place that J.C. can feel.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-08-2007, 16:41:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, a lot of friends tease," Kate explained.&nbsp; "It isn't to be mean, it's just-- just to tease."&nbsp; Then she blushed.&nbsp; "Well, maybe she is, a little.&nbsp; She did just get dumped by that awful guy."<br><br>She squirmed faintly, especially when he reached out to touch her leg.&nbsp; Did Angie have anything to be jealous of?&nbsp; Maybe the only reason this would be more than a one-night stand is because he didn't have anyplace else to go...<br><br>Then she turned to look at the building in question.&nbsp; "That?&nbsp; No, that's a church.&nbsp; Baptist or something like that, I don't know," she said dismissively, continuing towards the movie theatre.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-08-2007, 12:26:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. continued staring.. the car kept driving.. then he spoke.. very softly. "Stop."&nbsp; <br><br>His fingers spread out to grab her leg. "Stop.. please Kate.&nbsp; Stop the car"&nbsp; He looked up at her with his bright blue eyes... insisting she stop..right now.. here in the middle of traffic.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-08-2007, 14:14:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate glanced at him in some alarm.&nbsp; This wasn't like him.&nbsp; "What, what's wrong?" she asked, quickly searching for a place to pull over.&nbsp; The street was a busy one, with no parking on either side, and she had to move ahead to the next cross street so she could turn and park there.<br><br>"What is it?" she asked, eyes filled with concern as she turned to look at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 17:39:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He had barely waited for the car to stop before getting out.&nbsp; It was like a strange force drawing him closer.<br><br>He walked down the side of the road (there was no sidewalk here, and this wasn't even really a parking spot.. just the side of a side-street) heading towards the church.. without saying a word.<br><br>He almost looked like someone lost in the desert.. wandering over a sand-dune towards an oasis.. one which may be tangible or a figment of the mind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 17:47:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate could only gape for a moment.&nbsp; "Wh-- Wait, J.C., wait a minute!" she called, though she had a feeling it would be useless, and it was.&nbsp; He gave not the slightest sign of hearing her, and the fact that she couldn't even use his real name couldn't be helping.<br><br>She pulled the car forward a little before shutting it off -- still near a no parking sign, but at least away from the busy road and not likely to be hit -- and scrambled out after him, remembering to grab her purse at the last second.<br><br>"Wait!" she called again.&nbsp; "At least slow down," she added as she drew nearer, glancing nervously at the traffic, shoppers racing towards the next sale and heedless of pedestrians in strange places.&nbsp; "Be careful, don't walk so close to the cars," she said, finally reaching him and taking his arm to steer him onto the grass verge.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 18:45:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He kept going towards the church.. some baptist united church.<br><br>"No cars.. right.." he said.. acknowledging..although it was clear he wasn't listening. "What is this place.. can you feel it?" he looks back and forth.. heading towards the front door..walking up the steps now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 18:54:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I told you, it's a church," Kate said, thoroughly confused.&nbsp; "The United Baptist Church," she added, nodding to the sign in the front.&nbsp; "Look, this is Saturday, there might not even be anyone here.&nbsp; Have-- have you been here before, is that it?&nbsp; Do you remember this place?"&nbsp; She looked about anxiously, half expecting someone to come rushing over to chase them away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 19:51:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He walks up to the front door, and while it is Saturday.. the front door is open.&nbsp; <br><br>J.C. walked in, past the pamplets and so forth, around the entry hall and pushing open another door, he walks into the main hall of the church.&nbsp; <br><br>It's quiet, and only half the lights are on..bathing the building in a slightly spooky light.&nbsp; If the place was catholic..there may be candles burning on the sides..but here..it was all electric light and much more 'modern' looking.<br><br>J.C. walked down the isle..his eyes trasfixed upwards..at the large cross..the light coming through the stainglass playing over his body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-08-2007, 20:02:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate paused, now suddenly nervous for some other, less rational reason.&nbsp; The light was a little odd in here, but it was only a deserted building, after all, and there was no reason for her to be suddenly so alarmed.<br><br>Still, she couldn't bring herself to speak in a normal tone, and when, after a pause to collect herself, she stepped over to J.C., she whispered as though in a library.&nbsp; "Do you remember something?&nbsp; Is that it?&nbsp; Come on, please... J.C., please, talk to me."&nbsp; She put her hand on his arm, studying his face.&nbsp; A shaft of color shone across him, his eyes glowing a still brighter blue beneath it, and again Kate felt a shiver of fear... or perhaps awe.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 13:16:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked around slowly.. and then into Kate's eyes.. <br><br>"This.. isn't right.. it's wrong.." his face showed serenity..but also alittle concern.&nbsp; And as the light hit him..perhaps it was a trick of the light, but it appeared to show as a glowing disk behind his head.<br><br>Some movement across the hall, and someone opened a far door.<br><br>"Excuse me? Can I help you two... " by the collar the person was a minister.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 14:36:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What do you mean, wrong?" Kate asked helplessly.&nbsp; Then she flinched as the door opened and they were caught as she'd feared.&nbsp; "I'm sorry to have disturbed you," she said, a little more loudly.&nbsp; "My friend wasn't feeling well..."&nbsp; True enough, he'd certainly looked odd and upset, though she was already afraid of what else he might say.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 15:30:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Minister smiled.. "That's okay, you are welcome here in the house of the Lord."<br><br>J.C. turned and looked at him.&nbsp; "This is a building of brick and mortar.&nbsp; And the trappings and symbols are not what makes a building.. "&nbsp; His eyes narrow, then he turns back.. face upturned into the sunlight streaming through the sun.<br><br>The Minister starts to approach.. unfazed by the comment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 15:35:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate bit her lip.&nbsp; This wasn't starting out well at all.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, we should really be going now, anyway," she said, flustered, and tugging gently on J.C.'s arm.&nbsp; "Come on, let's go.&nbsp; Please," she added with an edge of desparation.&nbsp; She really didn't want to be embarrassed twice in rapid succession.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 15:39:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. seems to hear Kate at last..he turns to look at her.. then at the Minister.. then nods.<br><br>He allows himself to be pulled.. and as he steps out of the light of the stainglass the halo stays behind his head..just for a moment.<br><br>The Minister looks..then blinks and looks again..but by then the light artifact is gone..and the couple leaving.<br><br>J.C. seems to be walking with a slightly less uncertain gait.&nbsp; As they get towards the door, he slips his hand around Kate, holding her arm.&nbsp; "I'm sorry Kate.&nbsp; There is still so much I don't know.&nbsp; You are so patient with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 15:46:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Never mind that, what just happened?" she asked quietly, eyes wide.&nbsp; "What made you come in here and say those things?&nbsp; And what..."&nbsp; She trailed off, unwilling to get into the whole concept of halos with him.&nbsp; An idea that she hadn't seriously considered for a second was now taking vague hold in the back of her mind, and she didn't like it one bit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 18:22:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He stopped..standing on the side of the road reaching to take her hands.&nbsp; His baby blue eyes looked deep into hers..<br><br>"I'm sorry Kate.&nbsp; I'm so very sorry." his head tilted slightly.&nbsp; "You're not going to understand.. I don't fully understand.&nbsp; And this is going to be very hard on you."<br><br>He pauses.. <br><br>"I know who I am now."&nbsp; that hangs in the air.. then his simple smile returns.. "Well..I know who I am not.. and that's I'm not dumb enough to stand on the side of the road..shouldn't we be driving somewhere?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 18:27:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shivered, suddenly cold and frightened, and his abrupt return to normality -- at least his normality -- didn't help her feel any better.<br><br>She took his arm, searching for comfort in the gesture, and began to steer them both briskly back to the car.&nbsp; "Okay, then tell me.&nbsp; Don't keep me in suspense, because that just makes things harder.&nbsp; Tell me who-- who you aren't, I guess."&nbsp; She tried to keep herself from guessing, but her thoughts whirled in her head like a storm of autumn leaves, and her face was pale.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 18:29:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They got to her car.<br><br>"I can't.. not yet Kate.&nbsp; It's not time..and you're not ready.&nbsp; I'm not ready either." he holds her hand.."Don't worry Kate..I will tell you.. I promise.&nbsp; I will do everything I can to make this easy for you"&nbsp; He leans close, kissing her cheek softly.&nbsp; "Please trust me..&nbsp; And don't worry so much.&nbsp; Remember..enjoy life"<br><br>He holds her hands a moment longer, then moves over to get into the car.&nbsp; <br><br>"Where are we going?&nbsp; I would like to see more of those.... you know..those buildings.&nbsp; Or buildings like that..&nbsp; They feel special to me"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 18:39:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What do you mean, not time?&nbsp; Not ready?"&nbsp; Kate could have exploded with frustration.&nbsp; "How can you say that and then expect me not to worry?"<br><br>She got into the car, frowning.&nbsp; Her own guess couldn't be right, it was impossible, but why wouldn't he just tell her something, anything?&nbsp; She sat down, sighed heavily, then turned to look at him as he got in.&nbsp; "So... You want to take a church tour of the city?"&nbsp; Her heart sank.&nbsp; No, it couldn't be, it just couldn't... She felt a sick, cold lump forming in the pit of her stomach, but she moved, slowly, to start the car, clinging to whatever normality she could find.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 18:51:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He reached over.. "You're worrying Kate.. please.. don't." he frowned.. "Honest."<br><br>He reached to just caress her thigh.. biting his lip..<br><br>He leans over.. resting his head on her shoulder.&nbsp; "Please.. Kate."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 18:56:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She tensed, that familiar tingle now suddenly feeling wrong, completely wrong, but still she couldn't pull away.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; Um.&nbsp; Okay.&nbsp; There's-- there's a big Catholic church over that way," she said, nodding ahead of them and to the right.&nbsp; "At least it's architecturally interesting."<br><br>She tried to sound calm, not entirely succeeding, but if she'd done something terrible -- and impossible -- it was too late to undo it now.&nbsp; She put the car in gear, but didn't move just yet, taking a slow, deep breath to steady her shaking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 19:03:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. frowned.. he shouldn't have said anything.&nbsp; But he wants to tell her.. he just knows she won't believe it.&nbsp; And from what he knows of her..she can't take it on faith.. in this day and age..who would?<br><br>"What is Catholic?" he asks.. his curiosity getting the better of him. "What makes it interesting?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 19:10:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, well, Catholic churches are usually bigger, and this one's older," she said, responding automatically.&nbsp; It was just another one of his odd questions, that was all...&nbsp; "It's made of stone, and has a bell tower, all the old-fashioned stuff."<br><br>She paused, summoning up all she knew of the various Christian sects, which wasn't much.&nbsp; "Roman Catholicism is the oldest, too, as an idea, I mean.&nbsp; There's the pope in Rome, he's in charge, and there are churches and parishes all over the world.&nbsp; There-- there might be someone to ask there.&nbsp; I don't know much about the -- the rules and things.&nbsp; We can look it up when we get home, if you want."&nbsp; She was sorry she'd said the word home... it only made her feel colder.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 19:15:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded softly.&nbsp; "Oh.. the internet."&nbsp; as if he forgot about it.<br><br>"I would like that.. I would like to see it.&nbsp; Kate.. let's not right now.&nbsp; How about.. how about we go get ice cream instead." he picked out something that she mentioned.. remember it was 'comfort food'.. hoping his context was right.&nbsp; <br><br>Although it was pretty obvious he was attempting to shift her focus away from the topic at hand.<br><br>It's his last chance.. if this doesn't work.. he.. he might as well just tell her at least how much he figured out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 19:21:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head.&nbsp; "I'm not very hungry right now," she said softly, realizing what he was doing.&nbsp; "We can go, it's all right."&nbsp; She couldn't force him to tell her, much as it was gnawing at her.&nbsp; It was his life, his secret, whatever it was.&nbsp; Slowly, silently, she pulled away from the curb, driivng towards the church.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 19:27:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He couldn't tell here while they were driving..&nbsp; he started trying to think about how to break it to her.&nbsp; He didn't even know himself.. just had an idea..although how to explain it in terms she'd understand.<br><br>Then as they got close.. his attention..his whole being was drawn towards the church.<br><br>While the previous one had been modern and abstract.. the catholic church dripped with the trappings of religion.&nbsp; The Christ-figure.. the Virgin Mary.&nbsp; Depictions of various acts.&nbsp; J.C. turned, his attention rapt..looking over every detail.. from long faded carvings on the sides of the building to the gothic gargoyles high up in the steeple.<br><br>This one had a proper parking lot.. there was apparently a wedding going on as there were plenty of people milling about..although no bride - perhaps it had not started yet.<br><br>Of course before Kate could stop him.. J.C. left the car and walked towards the church.. again..as if he was drawn there.. walking through the people who smiled and greeted him.. into the church itself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-08-2007, 19:34:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Great.&nbsp; We're crashing a wedding.</em>&nbsp; At least she'd been dressed up a little for the restaurant, but they still didn't belong there.&nbsp; She just wasn't sure how J.C. would take that information.<br><br>They earned a few curious looks, but no one questioned them as she hastened to catch up with him.&nbsp; "Look, there's going to be a wedding or something here soon, so we can't stay.&nbsp; Just look fast, all right?&nbsp; If-- if it helps you, you might as well look, while we're here."&nbsp; She couldn't bring herself to look, staring instead at the floor, standing awkwardly by the doors.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 00:15:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. made some sortof acknowledgment sounds and was lost in the small crowd.. entering into the church itself.<br><br>A couple of the guys interrupted Kate to flirt with her for a moment, by the time she's able to convince them they aren't some attractive cousin of the bride, J.C. is found inside the church proper..kneeling beside a small boy.&nbsp; There are a pair of crutches beside the boy, and it looks like he has some sortof developmental problem with his legs.. something congenative which gave him difficulties his entire life.&nbsp; Seated alone while his parents probably milled outside.. the boy seemed open to the stranger.. and J.C. talked softly with the boy..before lowering his hands to hold over the boy's legs.<br><br>For a moment it's as if that trick of the light causes the halo to return back for a moment.. then J.C. stands, turning to catch Kate watching him.. coming over to him.&nbsp; "Look at this place.. the statues.. the candles.. the incense"&nbsp; He approaches her.. casually reaching to touch some of the flowers decorating the isle for the wedding.. the flower blooming twice as bright.. becoming full and rich.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 00:38:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate flinched as the flower suddenly bloomed more brightly, remembering the plant in her house, and took a deep breath as she glanced, nervously, at the boy.&nbsp; "Okay, please, just -- just talk to me.&nbsp; Just tell me what you mean.&nbsp; How can you do that?&nbsp; Who are you?"&nbsp; She met his eyes for the first time in a long time, and her gaze was pleading and frightened.&nbsp; "Just tell me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 00:51:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. walked over, and stopped.. holding Kate's hands.&nbsp; He looked into her..and a cloud must have moved from behind a cloud because a couple shards of light shone through a stainglass window... bathing both of them in light.<br><br>"Kate.. It's difficult finding the right words.&nbsp; I'm not... like you.&nbsp; But then this.." he nods around him.. "This isn't entirely right either."<br><br>Behind them.. the boy stands.. on his own.. and then surprised to find that he can stand without aid.. without worry.. starts to cry out "Mama... mama.." and runs towards the front door.<br><br>"I.. don't know how to say it.. the words..I've not learnt enough words yet.." he reaches up..towards Kate's cheek.. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 00:58:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The boy ran yelling for the door, and Kate jumped, her hands clinging to J.C.'s.&nbsp; "Try, try to explain... Are you-- are you trying to tell me that you're -- that you're... god?&nbsp; Because you can't be, you can't be <em>that</em>.&nbsp; There's no such thing, there isn't."&nbsp; She shook her head, tears in her eyes.&nbsp; "Just try to explain, please."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 01:12:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and held her hands.&nbsp; "Kate.. what do you want me to say?&nbsp; Of course I'm not.. or maybe I am.&nbsp; I just know I'm special.. and not in the way that you're special." he gave a supportive smile.. "I know it's so hard.&nbsp; God.. church.. all of this.. these are things made by people like you .. trying to find a way to explain things that are so big.. so frightening."<br><br>He pressed his body closer even as outside people started talking louder..obviously finding the boy who could suddenly walk...<br><br>"Kate.. I'm the same man you ran into.&nbsp; I'm the same man you shared the bed with last night.&nbsp; I'm still lost and trying to find my way.&nbsp; Nothing has changed.. nothing at all."&nbsp; He feels her beginning to slip.. to pull away.. to not believe..even though he's not asked her to believe anything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 01:20:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The tears were still there, but now her face grew hard.&nbsp; "We can't stay here.&nbsp; They're going to start asking questions," she said, her voice flat, as she glanced towards the growing commotion outside.&nbsp; "Come on, there should be a back way."&nbsp; She took his hand and led him further into the church, where they soon found a side door they could use.<br><br>She didn't talk again until they were nearly back to the car.&nbsp; "We're just going back to my place," she said, her voice still all but toneless.&nbsp; "Try and figure this out."&nbsp; Her jaw was still clenched, still trying to fight back the threatening tears as she unlocked the doors and started the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 02:45:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. didn't say anything.. at least she wasn't running away.. but he could almost sense the walls going up.. Kate emotionally blocking herself..seperating her feelings from him.<br><br>He reached over to idly stroke her thigh..only pulling away when it was clear even that wasn't wanted.. turning to look out the window..feeling sad at the state of the world.. and feeling like he's upset Kate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 02:53:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Now a tear escaped, as he first touched her, then pulled his hand away.&nbsp; This couldn't be happening, it just couldn't.&nbsp; The theories she'd had were wild enough, but she'd been dealing with them.&nbsp; Now there was this, ruining everything...<br><br>At a red light, not too far from her place, she finally spoke up again.&nbsp; "Are you... How sure are you about this?"&nbsp; Her voice was thick with unshed tears, and though she turned her head, she didn't quite meet his eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 02:58:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He heard her words..and he heard her tone.. and in some little way..he heard her soul as well.<br><br>"Kate.. you're a smart woman.&nbsp; What could I possibly say?&nbsp; I've told you.. I don't know everything..I'm trying to figure things out.&nbsp; Me.. you.. the world.&nbsp; I don't understand anything.. I'm learning." he reaches again for her.. "That doesn't change how I feel.&nbsp; I don't want to scare you.. I've not changed.. you've not changed." <br><br>He ponders.."Well..that boy back there changed..but it was never right for him to go through life with that misery..much like I talked with your plant.. and brought it happiness."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:01:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She let him take her hand, feeling the same tingle, and looked down at their fingers laced lightly together.&nbsp; The larger issues were things she couldn't quite face yet, but there was one question she felt compelled to ask, the words spilling out before she could think twice.&nbsp; "How do you feel?&nbsp; About-- about me?"&nbsp; Her eyes met his, only for a moment, before she lost her nerve and looked away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:05:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled broader.<br><br>"Kate.. I think it's obvious.&nbsp; I.. don't know the words yet.. I don't know the meanings.&nbsp; When I talked about no obligations.. I didn't want you to worry about tomorrow.. but to just enjoy today.. enjoy what we have."<br><br>He squeezed her hands.. "I would do everything in my power to make you happy.. to keep you safe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:10:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sighed.&nbsp; Of course it wasn't the sort of answer she'd been hoping for, but she'd known she was silly to hope for anything sensible from him on that sort of subject.&nbsp; And at least he was up front about it, unlike most... humans...<br><br>She nodded, realizing the light had changed and quickly starting to move again. "Okay.&nbsp; Fair enough.&nbsp; Okay."&nbsp; A faint smile crossed her face.&nbsp; "We'll get you started on reading a dictionary so you'll know more words," she said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:13:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled as he felt a slight change in her heart..her feelings.<br><br>"It's not just the words Kate.. it's the meanings.&nbsp; Words without meaning are purposeless.&nbsp; In a way like those buildings.. they have the message.. but they are completely missing the meaning."&nbsp; He frowns.."I... am having trouble expressing it."<br><br>He rode the rest of the way in silence..listening to the radio..looking out of the car..and just holding Kate's hand.. or when she needed it..touching her thigh.<br><br>At home there were 2 messages on the machine from Angie.... figures.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:18:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"None of the organized religions have it right," Kate said, her usual sarcasm returning.&nbsp; "I could've told you that."<br><br>She shook her head, smiling tiredly at Angie's messages, which were ostensibly just 'call me so we can chat' messages, but also had a fairly blatant subtext of 'be very careful and call me so I know he hasn't turned into a stalker'.<br><br>"Okay, um, let's work on this first, okay?"&nbsp; She was still edgy, still deeply confused,and didn't think she could manage any kind of chit chat.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; So you're not the Judeo-Christian god, then, which is a very good thing.&nbsp; What else can you explain?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:23:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He settles in her living room. "I think you need some of your hot chocolate.. and Kate.. I know this is so hard for you.. I'll answer what I can.. but maybe not everything has answers."<br><br>He smiles.."I would never call myself God.. what is Judeo Christian?&nbsp; I thought we went to a Catholic and a Baptist place?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 03:28:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, well, actual answers would make everything so boring..." she sighed, heading into the kitchen and trying to figure out the easiest way to make a huge batch of hot chocolate, beause she'd need it.<br><br>"Well, Catholic and Baptist are both what you call Christian sects -- types of Christianity.&nbsp; There's lots of different kinds, and they all worship the same deity but in different ways.&nbsp; And the Jewish god is the same, basically... You should really look this up online, I don't know much about the details.&nbsp; I've really never been to any church except for weddings and funerals."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 13:28:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time Kate had figured things out... J.C. was delving online.&nbsp; GOD.. Church.. Religion.. were all the topics of the day.&nbsp; He read it..although frowned faintly and shook his head from time to time.<br><br>He looked up at Kate coming out of the kitchen.. it was apparent on his face that while he may have answers..they weren't the answers he was looking for.<br><br>"Kate.. sit with me?"<br><br>He moves over..reaching his arm around her shoulder.&nbsp; "This doesn't make sense.&nbsp; Everyone disagrees on the most minor points and completely twist the facts to their own needs.&nbsp; And every one of them misses the true meaning behind it all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 14:21:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate almost laughed, and would have if he hadn't looked quite so unhappy with what he'd found.&nbsp; "It may not make any sense, but that's just the way things are, religiously speaking.&nbsp; They all pretty much think their way is the only true way, and you have to just accept everything they tell you without thinking about it all, because when you do, you realize that it doesn't make sense.&nbsp; That's why I don't have anything to do with any of it."<br><br>She'd sat next to him, putting two large mugs of hot chocolate on the table, but his arm around her still made her tense faintly, in spite of having calmed down considerably.&nbsp; "So, what, you think you <em>do</em> know the true meaning behind it all?" she asked, a little more challengingly than she'd intended.&nbsp; But then her shoulders slumped faintly, and she sighed in silent apology, looking over at him with a slight, confused frown.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:37:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looks back, as if that was a serious question.<br><br>"No Kate.. I don't have the answer.&nbsp; And I'm not here to redeem or save or anything." he reaches to touch her frowning cheek. "I'm here to learn.&nbsp; And maybe teach others to learn as well.&nbsp; I'm not a saviour.. or a messiah.. or a prophet.&nbsp; I'm just me."<br><br>He smiles softly.. "Can you just accept me, Kate?&nbsp; It's really important to me that you do"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:47:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head, in disbelief rather than a negative.&nbsp; "I thought you were an alien," she said after a moment.&nbsp; "Really, I did.&nbsp; It explained everything.&nbsp; And it made a lot more sense than thinking you were... well, anything like what you... apparently... are..."<br><br>She sighed, closing her eyes briefly and leaning fractionally towards his hand.&nbsp; "I guess... I have to accept you.&nbsp; I mean, I did before, so I might as well go back to that, right?"&nbsp; She smiled, faintly and wryly.&nbsp; "This isn't going to keep me from being curious, though, you know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:51:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What is an alien?" J.C. asks.. nothing really had changed.&nbsp; And after hearing the explaination.. "Well.. couldn't I be an alien?&nbsp; I mean..I wasn't born on this planet.. and I'm not human." he smiled.. <br><br>He just held her for a moment. then added.<br><br>"Is this one of those truths that you can't tell Angie?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 01:04:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shrugged, considering the problem.&nbsp; "Well, yes, but you're not quite the usual definition of an alien, just the same.&nbsp; It usually implies being from Alpha Centauri or something."<br><br>She turned her head, burying her face in his shoulder.&nbsp; He still felt just the same, certainly... Then he asked about Angie, and she laughed suddenly.&nbsp; "Yes... Yes, this is definitely one of those truths we can't tell Angie.&nbsp; It was bad enough when she just thought you were trying to live off me."<br><br>Then she grew serious just as suddenly, and looked up at him.&nbsp; "We can't tell anyone... You know that, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 13:02:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What do you mean live off of you?" he smiled..then took a more serious face when Kate got serious.<br><br>"I don't like not telling the truth.&nbsp; People may not be ready at first, but it's not right to lie." he reaches up, stroking through Kate's hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 16:06:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate ignored his question, too caught up in the more important issue.&nbsp; "'Not ready' is the understatement of the century.&nbsp; They'll call you crazy, lock you up... and even if you can get them to believe you, they still won't want to believe you, especially if you go around saying the churches have it all wrong. They'll lock you up just to keep you quiet."<br><br>She'd pulled away enough to look at him, but her hands tightened on his shoulders as she spoke, and there was real fear in her eyes.&nbsp; "You don't have to lie, just don't talk about it.&nbsp; Promise me you won't."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 13:13:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"How could they claim to be following.. God... if they deny his work?"<br><br>He can see how serious she is.. "Kate.. please don't worry.&nbsp; No one will harm me.. and no one will harm you." he had a sad look in his eyes.. and perhaps another of his sudden recollections was omniscient.. knowing the strife that was ahead of them.<br><br>"It doesn't need to be complex.. you just need to want to be with me."&nbsp; He touches her cheek.. "I like that you take me for who I am."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 14:32:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head, afraid to be comforted, afraid to relax.&nbsp; "How can you say that?&nbsp; You've seen what people do to other people.&nbsp; If they find out you're not even human, then they won't care what happens to you, they could do anything.&nbsp; Even if they don't hurt you, they'll still lock you up, and I won't be able to help you."<br><br><em>Did</em> she take him for who he was?&nbsp; That was a tricky question, given she wasn't sure who or what he was, exactly.&nbsp; All she knew was that there was sudden, blinding panic deep inside her at the thought of him being taken away from her.&nbsp; She took his hand, holding it tight.&nbsp; "The world is going to make it complex... if they find out..."&nbsp; She bit her lip, that panic refusing to let go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 13:26:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"How could they take me away from you?" He answered simply.&nbsp; Either he had alot more powers then he had demonstrated... or he just didn't get it.&nbsp; He had never seen anyone forced to do anything.. thus the idea of people taken against your will was totally foreign to him.<br><br>"Kate.. you're getting upset.. please.. don't worry.&nbsp; Let's do something fun.. take your mind off of things.&nbsp; Maybe a bite to eat..then we can go out somewhere?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 15:36:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now frustration was added to her panic.&nbsp; "They <em>can</em> take you, they will, if they think they have to.&nbsp; They have guns and soldiers, and -- they can do anything they want, don't you understand?"<br><br>She could only gape at him as he calmly suggested food and going out somewhere.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; Okay, look -- just promise me you won't tell anyone, all right?&nbsp; Not yet, not until we have a chance to figure this out.&nbsp; Maybe you'll remember more, and then we can decide exactly what to do.&nbsp; But for now, just promise that you won't talk to anyone else about this, and I'll relax."&nbsp; About the last thing she could imagine him doing was going back on his word, and she'd not only relax, but practically collapse with relief if he would only make that promise.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 03:12:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He could tell how important this was to her.. but then it also was against so much.. not being (stupidly) honest.<br><br>"Kate.. I promise I won't tell them who I am.. or where I'm from.&nbsp; Not until we figure it out."<br><br>He smiled.."Now..can we decide where to go?&nbsp; I would like someplace with alot of plants." He looked around the living room.. "I think you need more flowers in here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 03:28:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate let out a long breath, and could happily have collapsed, except that J.C. seemed anxious to keep moving, and she wasn't letting him out of her sight.&nbsp; "Uh, well, there's the park, though it's a little cold for that... Oh, there's the botanical gardens.&nbsp; We could go there.&nbsp; Why plants, especially?" she asked, unable to resist asking about anything that might be a piece of the puzzle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 03:32:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled.. "Plants aren't so confusing.. they are nice and simple.&nbsp; All they want is the sun to shine and the rain to fall."&nbsp; He smiles..holding her hands. "They are so soft and happy when they speak"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 03:40:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed, though with only the driest humor.&nbsp; "Unlike people," she said.&nbsp; She picked up her purse and coat automatically -- everything still felt strange, and she couldn't forget it as easily as he seemed to.&nbsp; And then there was the whole problem of sleeping arrangements for tonight... She sighed, heading for the door.&nbsp; "<em>Very</em> unlike people..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-08-2007, 12:39:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. wasn't at all feeling strange... nor did he seem to pick up on Kate's feelings.<br><br>He paused on the way out to the car, waving at one of Kate's neighbours who was outside tending to their garden, then got into the passenger side of the car.. eager to get going.<br><br>(sorry for my absenses.. .RL work is in one of those busy spells)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-08-2007, 14:28:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate waved also, this being one of the neighbors that she knew, only realizing later that now she'd probably have her asking questions about J.C. also, though thankfully not at all the sort of questions Angie had asked.<br><br>She drove in silence for a time, every subject seeming either ridiculously trite or far too complicated.&nbsp; "Do... do animals speak, too, like the plants?" she finally asked.&nbsp; She might as well know a little more about what she was getting herself into, unsettling though it might be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 12:54:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. turned and looked at her.. his blue eyes so simple..and so complex at the same time. "Of course.. ever living thing talks.."<br><br>He paused.. "Except Cats."<br><br>He turned back.. waiting for the inevitible question.&nbsp; "Why not cats?" he turns back again.. his face deadpan.&nbsp; He then smiles.."Of course cats talk.. I was just making a joke.&nbsp; Kate.. you seem too stressed out."&nbsp; He reaches over to caress her leg. "You need to smile more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 13:15:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Oh, you know, just the usual, everyday pressures of keeping us both alive and out of the hands of government scientists,</em> Kate thought.&nbsp; But she did relax a little; he'd promised, and that bought them time, for him to remember and her to work out a more permanent solution.<br><br>She shook her head.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, I'm just still getting used to it all," she said slowly.&nbsp; "I never believed in anything like this before... so it's taking me a while to really accept it."&nbsp; Now she did smile, wryly.&nbsp; "I did better with everything when I thought you were from Mars."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 13:07:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods. "Maybe that's why I'm here.. not for everyone else.. but for you." he smiled back.&nbsp; "Maybe this is a challenge for me.. because I don't want to change you.&nbsp; I want you to stay the way you are... but how can that be if I represent everything that isn't possible in your world?"<br><br>He smiles.."It's all very complex.. and you know..it doesn't need to be.&nbsp; One needs not worry."&nbsp; He smiles.. turning back and looking out the window.. "I like looking out.. seeing all the people.. everyone out living their lives.&nbsp; Do you ever think about that?&nbsp; How ever person you walk past has their own lives.. "
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 14:14:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shifted uncomfortably, not even sure where to begin on all this.&nbsp; "There's a lot that's possible in 'my world', you know," she said, a little defensively.&nbsp; "Maybe you really are from Mars, but you just call it heaven."<br><br>She carefully skipped the whole 'you don't need to worry' argument, which always gave her a headache.&nbsp; All she could do about that was to worry for the both of them.&nbsp; "Yeah, I've thought about that," she said, glancing at the people hurrying by through the chilly air.&nbsp; "That's exactly what makes things complicated, I think -- all those people out there living their own lives, and not really thinking about anyone else."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 03:28:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods and half shrugs. "Could be.&nbsp; Who am I to know." he smiles.. "Or maybe I did know, and I don't know anymore.. maybe there is a reason I don't remember all of this."<br><br>He smiles at her.. then his smile fades abit. "I'm distressing you again.. I'm sorry Kate."<br><br>He looks back to the window.. not talking for abit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 03:34:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It isn't your fault," Kate said quickly, suddenly feeling guilty for having made him feel bad, which was only going to turn the whole mess into a vicious circle, with both of them getting upset and apologizing over and over.&nbsp; "This is just... not normal, not for me.&nbsp; Maybe not bad, either, but -- I have to get used to it all.&nbsp; I'll be better once I figure out more of this... once I understand a little more."<br><br>She turned then, pulling the car into a parking lot next to a large glass dome.&nbsp; "Here we are.&nbsp; One botanical garden.&nbsp; Maybe the plants can calm us both down."&nbsp; She looked over at him ruefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 13:24:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not upset.." he says..although he obviously is.. and then pauses.. introspective. "Maybe I am.. curious.. I've never felt like this before."<br><br>And seemingly coincidence..even though when they left it was a sunny day..with alittle clouds.. in the distance it seems to have another storm front coming in, and distant rumble of thunder sounds.&nbsp; J.C. ignores the sounds, getting out, amazed at all the cars and following Kate into the gardens.<br><br>Inside he brightens up considerably.&nbsp; He walks around, leaning over the railing.. when he can touching the exotic plants.&nbsp; And behind him it's almost as if someone is following turning on a bright light.. plants are brighter.. taller.. proud.&nbsp; The odd butterfly that is inside the garden start to congress and flutter around him.. and every once in a while a trick of the light catches him with that circle of light behind his head.. just for a moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 14:16:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still slightly distracted (though she had to admit that plants did do an all right job of calming her down a little), Kate didn't immediately realize what was happening.&nbsp; Then she caught a flicker of that strange light again, out of the corner of her eye, and her heart almost stopped.&nbsp; Rapidly taking in the state of the plants, both before and behind them, and the sudden congregation of butterflies, she quickly took his arm and led him off on a side path, less used than the rest.<br><br>"Can you not do that, please?&nbsp; Please tell me you can stop doing that," she said rapidly, almost frantically, waving her hand at the butterflies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 11:15:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was too late.. the damage was done..and others had begun to notice.<br><br>J.C. looked back at Kate.. "Do what? I'm not doing anything.. everyone here is just so happy to see me... can't you hear them? So happy.. "<br><br>Outside the little side path a couple people were gathering.. whispering softly as they looked at the brightly coloured flowers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 14:58:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, crap."&nbsp; Kate almost told him not to panic, then realized she was the only one who was likely to panic.&nbsp; "I think we should go to the park instead.&nbsp; The plants there will like you even more."&nbsp; She took his arm and steered him back the way they had come.&nbsp; At least this way he wouldn't transform even more plants...<br><br>Pretending to be utterly oblivious to anything different, she walked them as quickly as she dared towards the exit, careful to only retrace their steps.&nbsp; It was a little late for damage control, but she had to do what she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 01:00:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looked confused and he was about to protest but Kate was already taking him by the arm.<br><br>More plants almost seemed to reach for him, and the butterflies followed.. people behind them gasping and whispering and pointing.<br><br>"Kate.. why are we rushing.. everyone is pointing at you.. you're making a scene."<br><br>They push out the exit.. a number of people following them as Kate gets back to her car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-09-2007, 06:44:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shot a disbelieving glare in his direction.&nbsp; "Ah, no.&nbsp; I hate to burst your bubble, but everyone's pointing at <em>you</em>.&nbsp; It's you and your butterflies making a scene.&nbsp; Can't you make them go away?" she asked pleadingly.<br><br>As they reached the car, she scrambled to get them both inside as quickly as possible, even pushing J.C. if she had to.&nbsp; She'd have to make him stay in the house, but what if he wouldn't go along with that?&nbsp; Enough little incidents like this one, and the one in the church, and she'd never be able to keep him hidden.&nbsp; And he just didn't seem to understand the trouble he might end up in...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-09-2007, 12:36:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time Kate started up her car there was a small crowd coming out of the building..following them.&nbsp; J.C. seemed oblivious to everything.. he was mostly concerned with how upset Kate was now..<br><br>"I'm not doing anything..and they are just happy to see me.. you too"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-09-2007, 15:04:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If they're happy, it's only because they think they can make some money off of you," Kate muttered, not quite fairly, but she probably wasn't far from wrong in at least several cases.&nbsp; "Or maybe they think they'll get to be in whatever movie we're filming."<br><br>The car started smoothly and she was able to get them out of there before anyone got too close, but she couldn't let herself feel relieved yet.&nbsp; "I know you weren't actually <em>doing</em> anything, I'm sure you can't help it.&nbsp; But when things like that happen, people will start figuring out that you're -- well, not human, let's just put it that way.&nbsp; We can't let anyone figure that out, remember?"&nbsp; Her hands were tense on the wheel, though she tried to relax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-09-2007, 22:05:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. frowned and turned away. "You're right."&nbsp; He looked out the window.. frowning.. lost in thoughts.&nbsp; The clouds opened up and started raining.. even though it didn't especially look like rain..the clouds which were there suddenly started pouring..and more clouds started coming in.<br><br>"Maybe I shouldn't do this to you..&nbsp; It's not fa.." Kate's cell phone rings.&nbsp; It's her landlord..well the landlord of the townhouses she lives in.<br><br>"Kate? What are you doing? Why are there people asking about you.. where you live? Hmm.. are you mixed up with something?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-09-2007, 22:15:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The rain made Kate suspicious, but she didn't even ask.&nbsp; She didn't want to know. "Look, it'll be okay, it will.&nbsp; We'll figure something out.&nbsp; We'll go home, and sit down and really work on a plan, all right?"<br><br>She fumbled the phone out, frowning, and her frown only got worse as she listened.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; What do you mean, what people?&nbsp; What are they asking?"&nbsp; No one could have found out who she was, at least not so quickly... could they?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-09-2007, 13:59:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. just kept looking out the window..and the rain got alittle worse with each moment.<br><br>"Yeah.. there is some big truck out front..and a bunch of people at your neighbours house.&nbsp; Oh.. some guy is taking pictures inside your front window.&nbsp; Are you in trouble.. what's going on here?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-09-2007, 14:22:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate blinked, too stunned to do anything but stare for a moment.&nbsp; Reporters, it had to be -- they'd heard about the little boy, probably, which would explain why they'd moved in so fast.&nbsp; Religion, aside from religious wars, wasn't exactly a staple of the news, but a dramatic faith healing?&nbsp; That was exciting, unfortunately.<br><br>She remembered her landlord was still waiting for an answer.&nbsp; "Um,no, I'm not in trouble, no.&nbsp; I think there's some kind of misunderstanding... It'll get straightened out, don't worry.&nbsp; Uh, I'll call you back," she added hastily, ending the call and immediately shutting the phone off.&nbsp; "Okay, change of plan," she said, keeping her voice as matter of fact as possible as she changed lanes and turned off of the main street.&nbsp; "We're going to go to the park after all.&nbsp; We'll get a little wet, but there's a place there where we should be able to talk without anyone else around."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:11:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. didn't seem to be listening, but when Kate changed the plans.. and her attitude.. he got abit wary.<br><br>"What's wrong?&nbsp; you told him that there was just a misunderstanding.. and that there was no trouble."&nbsp; He reaches over..touching her leg..feeling that she's the most tense she's ever been.&nbsp; <br><br>Then.. out of the blue.. "Wet is fine.. I like the rain."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:33:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I hope there's no trouble, at least," she said.&nbsp; She was tense, but her main worry now was bursting into tears out of sheer frustration.&nbsp; "And... maybe misunderstanding isn't quite the word, but I think maybe people wouldn't understand...."<br><br>She pulled the car into the parking lot, which was emptying rapidly due to the rain.&nbsp; There was a gazebo off to the side, meant for outdoor concerts, and she nodded at it now.&nbsp; "Well, if you like it, then we can both get all wet running for that.&nbsp; Okay?&nbsp; And then we'll talk and decide what to do."&nbsp; She didn't bother trying to smile, since she doubted it would work at all, but she managed to look a little hopeful.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 12:44:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nods.. and was quiet.&nbsp; He could see how utterly upset Kate was.. now tearing up and the tone in her voice.<br><br>When the car stopped, he got out and ran with her through the rain towards the gazebo.. smiling..closing his eyes and just taking utter joy in nature.. such a total opposite to how Kate was feeling at the moment.<br><br>When he gets there... he pauses and looks back.. his eyes wide and looking so happy... his smile breaking.. then frowning as he sees Kate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 14:43:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was a little slower -- she wasn't feeling quite dismal enough to want to be soaked just for the sake of being soaked, but neither was she excited or energetic enough to run so happily through the rain as he did.&nbsp; It only made her feel worse, to see his smile fade when he looked at her.<br><br>She reached the steps and took his hand, leading him up to sit on one of the benches around the edge the structure.&nbsp; At least she was less close to tears now, having managed to calm herself a little.<br><br>"Okay.&nbsp; There are reporters at my house -- you know what reporters are, right?&nbsp; They're-- they're very nosy, about everything, and if they've gotten curious about you, then we're going to have to do something about it.&nbsp; We have to figure out a plan."&nbsp; This felt like forcing a child to grow up all in one day, but they had to plan this together, or they'd both be lost.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 01:33:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. sits down, reaching his arm around Kate, and then listens intently.&nbsp; He nods softly.. then shakes his head.. "No what is a ..." cut off as Kate continues.<br><br>When she finishes he nods. "Okay.. I'd like to help figure out a plan.&nbsp; We could just tell them everything they want to know.&nbsp; That way they won't be curious anymore and then they would go away and you'd be happy again."<br><br>He pauses.. "Or.. I could just leave.&nbsp; I think you were happier before you met me.&nbsp; I tried to bring you happiness.. but now I just make you upset with me"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 01:44:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate's eyes widened.&nbsp; "No, that won't work," she said quickly to his first idea.&nbsp; "I mean, I can see why you think that.&nbsp; In a logical world, that should work, but it just won't here.&nbsp; Reporters always find more questions to ask no matter how much you tell them.&nbsp; Besides, you don't really remember enough to explain it, do you?"<br><br>Then she shook her head, squeezing his hand more tightly.&nbsp; "I'm not upset with you.&nbsp; I do get frustrated sometimes, because you can't remember, but I'm not blaming you for that.&nbsp; It isn't your fault.&nbsp; None of this is your fault.&nbsp; It's just that..."&nbsp; She shook her head, her eyes wandering over to study the rain.<br><br>"I answer your questions, and they make me realize just how messed up everything is.&nbsp; Maybe you're supposed to be here after all.&nbsp; The world needs.... something, all right.&nbsp; Besides, where would you go?"&nbsp; She tried to make the question light and casual, but she knew she sounded worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:30:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He squeezes her hand back. "The world should make sense.&nbsp; And maybe that's why I'm here."<br><br>He holds her hand, pulling her closer.. "You worry about me..and you shouldn't.&nbsp; There isn't anything bad that can happen to me.&nbsp; Please.. don't worry.. what would it take for you to not worry?&nbsp; What do you want me to say to the reporter?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 02:38:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay, see, that's exactly why I have to worry.&nbsp; There's all kinds of bad stuff that could happen to you."&nbsp; Kate worked hard to keep her voice even and not alarm him further.&nbsp; "You don't have a name or any money or anything.&nbsp; They could arrest you just for that.&nbsp; And if they find out you can cure people, like that little boy -- the government will want to grab you and take you apart to find out how you work."<br><br>She took a deep breath.&nbsp; "Okay, let's try it this way.&nbsp; Do you remember anything else, anything at all?&nbsp; Any guesses, any ideas of what you should be doing or who you are?&nbsp; If we're going to plan anything, we've at least got to make sure we have all the information we can possibly get."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 13:06:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. listened.. and then for the first time.. didn't just automatically answer with the absolute truth.<br><br>Pursing his lips, he nodded.&nbsp; "I do remember more.. the world tells me.. plants and animals.. and even you."&nbsp; He reaches up to touch her cheek. "Kate.. I don't think you'd understand.&nbsp; It's difficult to explain in your words."<br><br>He looks around.. in the rain the park totally empty.&nbsp; "I think I know how I could explain it.. but you would need to trust me.. and really want to know." his eyes have that familiar twinkle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 13:54:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate didn't like the sound of this.&nbsp; Her rational mind told her firmly that nothing one could learn from a poodle or a begonia was likely to be very helpful.&nbsp; But she couldn't just write him off as schizophrenic, given everything else he could do.&nbsp; If he did remember more, she had to know it.<br><br>"I've been asking you that since I met you, so yeah, I really want to know," she began dryly.&nbsp; "So go ahead.&nbsp; How does it work?&nbsp; Do you-- do you read minds or something?" she added suddenly.&nbsp; He'd seemed very good at reading emotions, but that wasn't like dredging up dark things out of her subconscious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 05:01:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He opened his arms wide, and when she stepped close, he embraced her.. lowering his head to kiss her.. a soft kiss that deepened.. his hands wrapping lovingly around her.. kissing her over and over..taking her cares away and losing her in the embrace.<br><br>The kiss lingers and goes on.. time just drifting.. then breaking for a moment. "mmm. do you .. want.. to know more?" he whispers softly.. his hands having caressed around her body to the front of her blouse for the moment.. stroking her softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 06:58:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate hadn't quite realized how tense she was until she wasn't anymore.&nbsp; Slowly, she relaxed into his kiss, letting herself really feel that strange, wonderful pleasure his touch always seemed to bring.&nbsp; She kept her eyes closed even as he pulled away a little, savoring the echoes of the kiss.&nbsp; "What do you mean, more?&nbsp; You haven't explained anything yet," she murmured, too content even to think about sounding frustrated.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 11:14:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. grinned, and then started undoing the buttons to Kate's blouse.&nbsp; Outside..all around them rain pattered down on the gazebo.. the two of them standing there just openly in the park.<br><br>He started kissing her again.. slowly attempting to open her clothing
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 14:21:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now her eyes were open wide, and though she didn't yet try to stop him, she did look around in faint alarm.&nbsp; "Is this what I'm supposed to trust you about?&nbsp; That you can explain things by undressing me in a public place?"&nbsp; The words might have been annoyed, but her tone was mainly confused.&nbsp; The area was deserted -- it hadn't been the best day for the park even before the rain -- but that might change at any moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 14:31:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled and shook his head.."Not just undressing you.." he smiles..kissing her again. "mm.. I want you.. right now.&nbsp; Don't you want me, Kate?"<br><br>He guided her hands to his body..slipping them under his wet shirt.. kissing her again, trying to entice her into joining in the rather exhibitionistic idea.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-09-2007, 14:36:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed at the question, because of course she did.&nbsp; There really wasn't any way to resist him once he'd started touching her like this.&nbsp; The location still worried her... but if they hurried... and laid down on one of the benches.. maybe no one would see them...<br><br>And so she talked herself into it without even trying very hard, her hands tugging at the wet fabric of his shirt, her breath catching in her throat as she pressed closer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 12:43:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Kate slowly gave in, J.C. continued, her bra following her blouse, then her jeans, pausing as his own clothing joins the stack.. kissing her.. the cool air kissing their bodies as the rain falls down on the gazebo.<br><br>Compared to the safety of their own room..there was a new excitement and energy to this.. hands touching..caressing.. laying down on the floor of the gazebo.. rolling together.. their backs against the damp wooden slats.<br><br>J.C. continued to kiss Kate hard.. "mm.. can you feel it.." he purrs.. "Not just being one with me.. but with everything.. all around you.&nbsp; And not the man-made things.. the trees.. the grass.. the sky..." he groans as he pushes his cock into her.. his lips finding hers out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-09-2007, 15:04:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shivered from excitement and nerves, and more prosaically, the damp chill of the spring air.&nbsp; But this meant that she clung even more closely to him, craving his warmth as well as his touch.<br><br>At first she didn't quite understand what he meant.&nbsp; Nothing felt different this time, except the extra edge that fear of discovery gave... then she understood.&nbsp; This was why his skin always made her body tingle, always felt so far beyond any human caress.&nbsp; She was not just joining with him, but with all of nature.<br><br>She gasped as he pressed into her, letting the breath out in a moan as the sensation spread through her body, filling her from within as he filled her.&nbsp; "Y-- yes, I feel it," she murmured, slowly forgetting the hard floor, the damp, even the worry of being caught.&nbsp; She raised herself towards him eagerly, her hands roaming down his back, urging him on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-09-2007, 11:37:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. groaned.. lost in the feeling.. their connection.&nbsp; He clung to Kate as they made love in the gazebo, rolling on the damp wooden slats.. kissing her over and over as his cock pushed deep into her.&nbsp; His fingers clutched her shoulders and held her hair and roamed over her body, his lips seeking her to kiss as he shared himself with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-09-2007, 14:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This didn't really seem likely to explain anything further, but Kate didn't care.&nbsp; She pulled at him, everything, even the discomfort of the hard floor, combining to form one glorious, overwhelming sensation.&nbsp; Her body arched against him, hard, meeting each thrust eagerly.&nbsp; She gasped, her passage beginning to throb around his shaft as her hands slid down to try and press him into her still more deeply.&nbsp; Forgetting where they were, she began to cry out as her orgasm suddenly built sharply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-09-2007, 11:01:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C felt Kate's orgasm.. feeling every emotion.. every doubt..even though he didn't understand it.&nbsp; Around them the rain stopped.. the grass green.. <br><br>J.C. started climaxing at the same moment.. and it definately was a 'moment'.. one of those perfect moments that are suspended in time.&nbsp; And then time resumes.. J.C. pants for breath looking into Kate's eyes.. his pale blue eyes twinkling..<br><br>"Does... that help?" he smiles, his hands reaching up to stroke through her hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-10-2007, 20:44:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It had been over a week since their encounter in the park, which hadn't exactly been the epiphany Kate had hoped for.&nbsp; Still, they'd reached a compromise since then, between her worrying and his happy-go-lucky attitude.&nbsp; It helped that the worst of the media frenzy had died away, the story slowly fading away for lack of fresh copy.&nbsp; But J.C., she knew, wasn't going to stay happy with this low profile for long.&nbsp; Something else would have to be done.<br><br>They had settled into something of a routine, almost like an old married couple in many ways.&nbsp; Kate didn't think much about his origins anymore, which made things easier for her.&nbsp; But the routine was shattered one evening, just as they were settling down to dinner, by a knock on the door.&nbsp; "Oh, of course they wait until now," Kate sighed, getting up reluctantly.<br><br>The two men outside were dressed in dark suits, not quite identical, and in retrospect, she knew that should have made her suspicious.&nbsp; But at the time, she was only annoyed at the interruption.&nbsp; "Can I help you?" she asked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-10-2007, 13:33:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. had worked VERY HARD to hold back his enthusasm.. knowing how much Kate was doing the same.&nbsp; And it was falling into a routine.. if a highly sexually charged one.. where they pretty much fucked like rabbits.. in every room of the house.&nbsp; And even after things seemed to be routine..his touch could still send shivers up her arm.&nbsp; (and when Kate's friend visited.. and he brushed her arm..she basically said the same.. heck it was almost like J.C. was going to suggest they all do it right there!)<br><br>--<br><br>Both men stood there, stoic.&nbsp; Their eyes could not be seen behind the glasses and their skin was pale - the men in black.&nbsp; They stood there, just long enough to be very unnerving.. before one spoke.<br><br>"Ma'am there have been unconfirmed reports of an unusual individual who has been seen in close proximity to you.&nbsp; Totally unsubstantiated.. and we're here to see that it remains that way."&nbsp; <br><br>They don't move forward.. but it feels like they are just waiting for the moment to rush forward.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-10-2007, 13:59:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The pause, unnerving as it was, did give Kate an invaluable opportunity to gather her wits and calm herself, and she took full advantage.&nbsp; Her hand tightened on the door handle for a moment, but she smoothly fought back the panic and managed what she thought was a very good look of faint confusion.<br><br>"Uh, well, that's a little vague," she said, with a bemused smile.&nbsp; "How do you mean, unusual?&nbsp; I'm certainly not hanging around with any criminals, as far as I know.&nbsp; Did you have some kind of ID?"<br><br>In unison, they flashed identical badges, so quickly that Kate couldn't tell anything more than that they were federal badges, not any kind of local police.&nbsp; "May we come in, ma'am?" the other asked, in a voice uncannily like the first man's.<br><br>"We were just about to sit down to dinner, actually--"<br><br>Kate turned her head to glance back at the table and the food on it, and the men took advantage of her momentary distraction to step inside anyway.&nbsp; "This will only take a moment, ma'am."<br><br>She sighed, again giving an excellent impression of an annoyed and hungry person.&nbsp; "Well, if it's <em>that</em> urgent, I suppose we might as well get this over with.&nbsp; There's only me and my boyfriend here, anyway," she added, giving J.C. a warning glance.&nbsp; If he wasn't on his absolute best behavior here, they were in more trouble than she cared to think about.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:33:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two men turned to each other in unison and then back. "We shall take that as consent." <br><br>They step forward.. not pushing..but their bodies very overbearing as the both somehow manage to walk through the doorway at the same time, forcing Kate to back up or probably be run over.<br><br>J.C. steps out of the living room, his eyes wide and innocent.. "Ooh..who is it?&nbsp; Friends?"<br><br>His reflection is in the black sunglasses of the federal agents.&nbsp; They freeze..an awkward pause in the doorway.&nbsp; One of them speaks aloud.. "We have confirmed the location and identity of the target" and suddenly it's obvious... they have a microphone..that's why they repeated they had permission to enter.. and now.<br><br>"Oh..really?" J.C. looks over his shoulder..then realizing it's him. "If you confirmed my identity..can you let me know who I am?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:49:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate fought back panic.&nbsp; This was going to take a little luck and a lot of nerve, but she'd have to get rid of them somehow, once and for all.&nbsp; "Look, don't goof around," she said firmly to J.C., hoping he'd catch on.&nbsp; "He's got a strange sense of humor.&nbsp; But -- do you mean that <em>he's</em> the 'unusual individual' you were talking about?&nbsp; This is just some weird mix-up.&nbsp; Someone's wasting your time, I think.&nbsp; He's my boyfriend, not a wanted criminal."&nbsp; She shook her head, frowning in faint confusion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 03:54:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Both of them turned back to look at her.. then at him.&nbsp; J.C. was just utterly confused.. He did smile.. "mm.. boyfriend..yeah" cracking a broad grin.<br><br>The two stood there.. as if they didn't expect to just walk in and find him.&nbsp; And it was J.C. who took the next move..first walking up to Kate.. brushing past her and somehow..the tingling he always gives out was like 5x stronger.. and that was a brush.<br><br>"Listen..like she said..probably a mistake or something.. why don't you guys leave us to dinner.. and just go have a swell day"&nbsp; He reaches out with both hands and takes their hands before they could pull back.<br><br>It's like a veil drops.&nbsp; Their bodies relax.. smile..and they reach up to take off their glasses.. looking back with hazel and brown eyes.&nbsp; They blink as if coming out of a dream and smile back. "That sounds.. like a great idea."&nbsp; One turns and puts his hand on the other's shoulder.. "Let's go out for wings and beer.. it's been.. like forever since I've watched the game." and the both..back out.<br><br>J.C. turns, with a frown. "Did I do the right thing?" he questions...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:03:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Distracted as she was by the sudden intensity of his touch, Kate at first didn't realize what J.C. was doing -- and by the time she did, it was too late to stop him.&nbsp; She watched the men leave, gaping, and then turned slowly to look at him.&nbsp; "Um... I'm not sure..." she said cautiously.&nbsp; She went over to the window, peeking out to watch them get into their car.<br><br>"Um.&nbsp; How long does that last?&nbsp; I mean, you may have convinced them... but there was someone else listening, you know.&nbsp; One of them was wearing a wire... whoever was listening is probably going to send someone else right back out here to check on us."&nbsp; She frowned harder, trying to imagine what they'd do, and decided to be cautious.&nbsp; "Okay, uh, we're going to go spend the night in a hotel, I think.&nbsp; Pack up some clothes and I'll grab the food, all right?&nbsp; We'll have a picnic."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:06:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. gave a shrug as she went to the window. "I just made them feel happy.. feel like you make me feel.&nbsp; It's not like a drug or like a .. something.. it's changing them..making them happy."<br><br>He comes to the window behind her..and his 'aura' is back to it's normal delightful tingle.&nbsp; "What is a wire?" he asks.. ever with the obvious questions.<br><br>Outside.. the two get into their car and drive off.. rolling down windows that probably have never been rolled down and playing music.&nbsp; One leaves his tie behind..having pulled it off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:11:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate turned to him and took his hands, triying to ignore what that tingle always did to her.&nbsp; "It's a microphone, a way for people to listen to things even from far away.&nbsp; So someone was listening to what we were saying just now, and -- well, I'm afraid maybe they'll send more people here next time.&nbsp; You can't send them all away like that.&nbsp; We-- we'll just have to duck them for a while.&nbsp; Maybe they'll give up on their own.&nbsp; So we'll go stay somewhere else tonight and have our picnic.&nbsp; Okay?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:19:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and started to help.. waiting as long as his curiousity could hold him.<br><br>"If they wanted to listen..why didn't they come too?&nbsp; I don't understand why everyone needs to make things simple so complicated.&nbsp; Why would they send more people." he helps packup.<br><br>"Should we get more clothing too?" he's catching on that this isn't just a picnic.. that she's not really telling him her feelings..but he understands anyways.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate nodded.&nbsp; "Sure, we might as well pack for a while, just in case," she said, trying to sound casual.&nbsp; "But the government always makes things complicated, you know.&nbsp; What they really wanted to do was record, not just listen, I think.&nbsp; They like to record things."&nbsp; She sighed, thinking unhappily of how difficult that was going to make things for them.<br><br>She turned and smiled at him, a little shakily.&nbsp; "We'll talk the whole thing through once we've got a place to stay... decide what to do.&nbsp; All right?&nbsp; Oh, and grab the laptop, too, we might want that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:37:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. and goes to helping.. getting clothing.. the laptop.. and helping with the packed 'picnic'.&nbsp; He doesn't question..even though to him the whole idea is silly.. why would they want to record.. and why is all this fuss being raised..and is it truely fuss.. or is Kate just over reacting.<br><br>He helps carry stuff out to the car.. smiling.&nbsp; "Are you going to tell your friend?&nbsp; Where we're going."<br><br>He pauses.. "Where are we going?&nbsp; Where can we go that the goverment can't find us?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2007, 04:48:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His last question made Kate stop moving for a moment.&nbsp; Then she continued packing with renewed determination.&nbsp; "No, we better not tell Angie yet.&nbsp; They might bother her if they think she knows where we are.&nbsp; We'll talk to her later."<br><br>Now she was really beginning to wonder why they were bothering.&nbsp; The government would find them -- she was no super-spy, to hide from them.&nbsp; But there was no point making it easy for them.&nbsp; And maybe, if they didn't know what they were up against with J.C.'s abilities, they might be able to manage something -- not to get away, but maybe arrange some kind of truce...<br><br>She shook her head, thinking that she was sounding just as foolishly optimistic as J.C.&nbsp; But maybe optimism would hold her together.&nbsp; "Well just find a hotel for now.&nbsp; Tomorrow we'll figure something else out."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:18:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods. "Okay..that sounds like a great idea."&nbsp; He helps gather the bags, carrying them, then the basket with their lunch out to her car.<br><br>"What's a hotel?" he asks, trying not to use the same tone he uses whenever he asks what should be a blissfully obvious question.<br><br>--<br><br>On the drive down to the radio the regular rock station was seemingly taken over by the announcers interviewing some evangelist.&nbsp; Normally a left-leaning station, the announcer was talking earnestly with the religion folk about a sudden resurgance of religion in the city, and how many people had attested seemingly coincidences to 'miracles' happening.. and how basically the religious side was explaining this as some sortof religious explosion of faith.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:26:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sighed, trying to convince herself that focusing on his silly questions would help distract her from the overall mess they were in.&nbsp; "You know -- a hotel.&nbsp; A Ramada Inn, a Motel 6, a place that rents out rooms for people use while they're on vacation, or having sex, or hiding from the government.&nbsp; A hotel."<br><br>She listened uneasily to the radio -- instead of a welcome burst of music, there was nothing but this talk, and disturbing talk at that.&nbsp; She listened for a few moments as caller after caller described some sort of mircale they'd witnessed or even experienced in the last few weeks.&nbsp; Then she turned and looked suspiciously at J.C.&nbsp; "Please tell me you didn't do any of those things," she said, a little pleadingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:32:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looks back.. "That was the place we were at the other day.. ooh..and isn't that the park..you know.." he smiles.&nbsp; The caller is talking about this gazebo that seems to have miraciously overnight been transformed into a place of tranquility.. it's wrapped with ivory vines, and anyone inside feels a deep feeling of peace and fulfillment.<br><br>"All I do is let people feel good about themselves.&nbsp; I don't do any miracles."&nbsp; He looks over and touches her arm. "You know..when I met you.. you weren't happy.&nbsp; Can you remember how you felt back then?" he strokes her arm softly..and for a moment she has a flash back to that night.. the rainy night..just before she drove into her personal angel.&nbsp; The utter dissatisfaction.. unhappy with her job.. her lack of love life.. just the usual hum drum eating away at her soul.<br><br>"I don't want to make things difficult for you.. I hope I make you as happy as you make me"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 00:40:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate blushed as she realized that the caller was, indeed, talking about the same gazebo where they'd made love the other day.&nbsp; "Oh, that-- that's not good.&nbsp; Did we really do that?" she demanded, too nervous for a moment to let herself be calmed down.<br><br>Kate drove silently for a moment after he finished speaking, letting the tingling from his hand slowly fill her whole body as she thought about the whole situation.&nbsp; "I guess you still don't see it," she finally said quietly.&nbsp; "The world is messed up.&nbsp; It isn't a happy place.&nbsp; Letting people feel good about themselves... that <em>is</em> a miracle."&nbsp; She finally looked over at him, fear and contentment warring strangely in her mind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 01:32:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head.. "It's not a miracle.. and the world is a beautiful place.&nbsp; Look outside." <br><br>ANd of course.. at that very moment they were driving past a park.. children playing.. the trees looking green.. even the flowers looking bright and cheery.&nbsp; Or maybe it's because of his hand on her.. making everything look.. just alive.. connected.<br><br>"I'm sorry.." he murmers.. "You are happy now.. right?&nbsp; No.. you're worried.. about what those strange men are going to do to us."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 01:40:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head, almost laughing, but almost on the verge of tears as well.&nbsp; "I'm happy and worried.&nbsp; That's how people work, I guess.&nbsp; As soon as we start feeling happy, we start worrying about happiness being taken away from us.&nbsp; Only this time, I've got a real reason to worry.&nbsp; They could take you away.&nbsp; They will, if they find out who you are."<br><br>She pulled the car over to the side of the road and took hold of his hand, a tear finally falling.&nbsp; If they find out what you can do, they-- they're going to want to know all about it.&nbsp; They'll take you away."&nbsp; She was almost sobbing now, fighting to get hold of herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:05:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He put his hand on hers.. "Do you think they could take me away?&nbsp; Do you think anyone could force me to do something I didn't want?" he could see how upset she was.<br><br>"Here.. let me show you." he leans to kiss her cheek then points for her to pull the car over into a parking lot.&nbsp; "Get out.." <br><br>He gets out and moves to the back. "open the trunk.. okay?&nbsp; Just trust me.." <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:23:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What...?"&nbsp; Kate shook her head in confusion, but opened the trunk, as he asked.&nbsp; "What are you up to?&nbsp; They-- they will find a way to take you away if they decide they want to, you know," she said, brushing away her tears.&nbsp; She couldn't understand why she was so upset -- well, not why she was upset, exactly, but why she felt like crying all the time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:25:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He waited for her to open the trunk, then reaching in to move their things to the side..he climbed in. "Go ahead .. lock me in the trunk."&nbsp; He gave her a look with his big blue eyes.. trying to reassure her..but he's certain she's far to distraught right now.<br><br>Seeing she needed help..he reached up to try to close the trunk the best he could on himself.. "Help me.. push it closed.. latch it tight."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:40:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This is ridiculous," Kate said, nearly bursting into fresh tears out of sheer frustration.&nbsp; But she was right there, and could easily get him out before any harm was done, so, after a hesitation, she obeyed, helping him to close it the last little bit.&nbsp; "Why are you doing this?" she demanded, though she wasn't even sure if he could hear her.&nbsp; This was just a little strange, even by his standards, and she wasn't sure what to make of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:42:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And then....<br><br>Nothing.&nbsp; No sound..no anything.<br><br>And just as Kate was about to lean down to open the trunk, J.C. wrapped his arms around her from behind.. just hugging her like some born-again Houdini.&nbsp; "See.. I'm alright.." not realizing that his little stunt is probably going to get him yelled at.. and not appreciated for him showing how he could get out of trouble..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:52:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate almost screamed when he suddenly grabbed her, her already frayed nerves being shredded still further by the shock.&nbsp; "Oh, don't <em>do</em> that!&nbsp; Don't scare me like that!"&nbsp; She turned around angrily, nearly swatting him on the shoulder, but she quickly changed her mind, realizing that would only make him even more upset than she was.<br><br>"Look.&nbsp; I would rather not count on you being able to -- to teleport or whatever it is you just did.&nbsp; I mean, what if they figure out a way to stop you from doing that?&nbsp; And <em>I</em> can't do that.&nbsp; They'll lock me up, too, just because I know you.&nbsp; They're ruthless... I know you don't understand that, but they are, and that makes them dangerous."&nbsp; She sniffled, wiping away the last of her tears, and squeezed his hand absently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 03:55:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He let her swat him..then reached to hug her tight..feeling her sobbing softly.<br><br>"Don't worry.. really.. "<br><br>He just held her.. leaning down to kiss her softly.. caressing.. "When do we get to this hotel.&nbsp; I remember you said they were for sex." he smiled.. "I like sex.. with you.. anywhere and everywhere.."&nbsp; just completely without shame.. speaking his mind.&nbsp; No wonder Angie and him got along.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:08:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I hate it when you keep telling me not to worry," she said miserably, burying her face in his shirt for a moment.&nbsp; Then she laughed, still sniffing, as he started talking about the hotel.&nbsp; "Well, they're not <em>just</em> for that... but I suppose it does happen an awful lot," she said.&nbsp; "But I like sex with you too," she admitted, straightening his shirt out and not quite looking at him.&nbsp; "We really should get going anyway," she added, sighing as she remembered the reason for their hurry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:11:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. "Yes.. we should." he holds her a moment longer tho..then goes back to the car.<br><br>He tries to let her lead the talking..leaving the parking lot behind.. it's hard to imagine..but even the parking lot seems brighter.. more alive.&nbsp; Damn him and his 'zest for life'<br><br>"There is so much I don't understand... like these hotels.&nbsp; If people wanted to have sex..why not do it at home..or out in a park like we did.." he grins.. knowing that would get her going...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:28:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate suspected she was being pushed into talking, but decided to go along with it.&nbsp; "No, they're not just for sex.&nbsp; Sometimes people just need a place to sleep while they're travelling.&nbsp; And sex in parks is really not usual, you know."<br><br>She kept the radio turned off for the rest of the drive, wanting to avoid that for a while longer.&nbsp; The difficulty now was to find a place to stay where they might get away with not using a credit card.&nbsp; That would be like calling the government up and telling them that they wanted to be arrested.&nbsp; But the places that didn't care about credit cards weren't places she'd want to sleep in.<br><br>She tried a compromise, a hotel near the airport that wasn't exactly upscale, but was very busy, given its location.&nbsp; They had luggage, and if they paid in advance, perhaps the clerk wouldn't bother them about names so much.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:31:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was easy enough, and close to the airport.. and busy..they were easily able to slip in and out.. the clerk didn't ask for a drivers license as Kate was paying cash.. there was a long enough lineup.<br><br>And then up the elevator and J.C. went to the window, having a 7th floor look over the airport..watching planes lift off and land.&nbsp; "They are like large metal birds.. come see Kate."<br><br>Of course.<br><br>Turning, J.C. left the window and came back to Kate.. "Don't worry..we're fine.. we're safe at the hotel..we can have our picnic and no goverment agents can find us."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-10-2007, 04:37:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, just like big metal birds," Kate sighed, but she went over to watch with him for a moment anyway.&nbsp; She nodded carefully, not quite ready to face the problem just yet.&nbsp; "We're safe enough tonight, anyway.&nbsp; So, let's have our picnic."&nbsp; She smiled, more bravely than happily, but squeezed his hand and pulled him over for a quick kiss before she turned to the food.&nbsp; "It'll be fun."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 00:36:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded..eager for everything.<br><br>It was easy to forget the trouble.. just enjoy the food.. enjoy being in a hotel room.&nbsp; He found it curious that the TV was similar..but it had less channels..and on half of them you needed to phone the front desk to watch them.&nbsp; The idea of room service was exotic and fun to him.&nbsp; He kept asking about hotels.. and about the food which was alittle lukewarm.. but mostly he sat on the bed with Kate and cuddled her while they ate like lovers...touching.. fingers feeding each other.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-10-2007, 00:44:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even Kate managed to forget, at least for a while.&nbsp; Every now and then something would remind her, but mostly she savored the moment, and refused to let herself think of everything that might happen to take him away from her -- or her away from him.&nbsp; She giggled as they dropped food once or twice and she wiped it up hastily, kissed him when she could, and teasingly took his fingers into her mouth now and then.&nbsp; For now, she could let herself think it was just a little adventure, nothing to worry about, and just enjoy the feelings he stirred in her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>22-10-2007, 13:14:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. enjoyed the time too.&nbsp; It's strange.. these hotel rooms seemed to have a reaction in Kate.. as if inside these walls they could pretend they were someone else.. she could leave her worries behind.<br><br>As the food was eaten, he turned his attention to her..reaching to tug at the buttons of her blouse.. then pushing her down as he started to kiss her, his hands roaming over her body.&nbsp; The worries of before easily forgotten as he pushes her down to bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-10-2007, 15:57:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Dinner was slowly forgotten, as they both turned to satisfying other appetites.&nbsp; Kate did feel different in the room, not quite herself -- not exactly more carefree, but at least much more willing to be distracted, and she was soon just as eager as J.C., if not more.&nbsp; She helped him undress her and himself with shaking hands, her body yearning for his touch even more than usual.<br><br>Impatiently, she tugged his shirt aside, demanding his skin against hers, then fumbled with his jeans.&nbsp; Right now all she could think of was making love with him all night, and forgetting everything but the two of them.&nbsp; Some part of her knew perfectly well it was only delaying the inevitable, but right now, that was what she needed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:17:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grinned, and smiled.. helping her tug the clothing aside.. and then after playfully kissing her.. "mmm Kate.. would you like to feel it..just for a moment.. utter bliss?" he grins..finishing stripping her..kissing and touching all over her body.<br><br>Then.. for a moment, he released his resolve holding back his powers.. letting her for a moment just feel the utter bliss of .. well.. heaven.. what it is like to be divine.<br><br>It's nearly a burst of orgasm right there..and as she comes back..he's all over her..kissing..touching..fingering.. licking.. tasting and being one with every part of her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:35:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate had just stared at his question.&nbsp; She still didn't much like to consider his true origins -- it forced her to have to rethink too many things, deep philosophical things, and she couldn't deal with that right now.<br><br>But then he answered the question for her, and she fell -- or maybe soared.&nbsp; Either way, she fell completely off-balance, and for the moment it lasted, she was gone, unaware of either herself or her surroundings.&nbsp; It was the tingle of his touch, every climax he'd ever given her, magnified a billion times.<br><br>When she returned to herself, everything seemed wrong for a moment, dull and lifeless in comparison with what she'd just experienced, and she found herself clinging to him with all her might, shivering against him.&nbsp; "Oh.... What...?"&nbsp; But she didn't finish the question, couldn't find the words.&nbsp; She could only touch him, kiss him, pull him closer and welcome him into her body, demanding and needing another taste of the bliss she'd felt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 00:50:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He groaned and gave himself to her.."Did you like it.." he whispered as he pushed into her..groaning.. "mm..that's what I hold back.. that's what I want..to share.." <br><br>he groans and slowly lets himself go again.. this time not all at once..but letting her slowly feel the building estacy as they make love..not enough to take her out of her body.. but to make it so nothing else matters.. feeling the combined love of the world concentrated into that one moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 01:11:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ohhh... How do you stand it?" Kate breathed, slowly, each word an effort.&nbsp; But of course it was natural for him; it was just the way he was.&nbsp; It was only her body that couldn't tolerate such ecstasy all at once.&nbsp; Even this slow buildup was almost more than she could take, and she moaned and gasped in a pleasure that was almost pain, more wonderful than enything she'd ever imagined.<br><br>Their bodies felt joined seamlessly, as he slowly pulled her into his world.&nbsp; Everything was pleasure, her body, the air, his touch, everything, and she held onto it with all her strength.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 04:31:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the moment of climax..he truly joined with her.. sharing her in his world.. for a brief moment she was connected to every living thing on the planet.. the amazing one-ness of it all.<br><br>And then back to reality... J.C. was panting..sweating..his body collapsed on her.&nbsp; "oh...mmmm" he groaned.. "I've never... felt that before...ooh.." he nibbled on Kate's neck..<br><br>Outside.. inbeknownth to them.. there was a glow..high atop the hotel.&nbsp; Much like when the lights of old harked the coming of the son of god.&nbsp; While curious passers by only noted it.. religious scholars were quick to note it..and in the information age messages were being transmitted to both the Vatican.. seat of the Catholic Church.. Zurich.. home of the Illumenati.. as well as Moscow (Russian Orthodoxy) and every other major religious center in the world.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 04:40:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate still clung to him, though her muscles were almost too weak and shaky to hang on.&nbsp; For long moments she couldn't even speak, and she slowly realized that she was crying.&nbsp; "Ohh... It's not possible," she murmured weakly, shaking her head.&nbsp; It wasn't easy for her mind to comprehend any of what had happened, and already the memory was vague, but the lingering ecstasy couldn't let her forget entirely.<br><br>"J.C.... I'm not sure you should do that anymore," she murmured, fighting for breath.&nbsp; But though her mind was terrified of the vastness of it all, her body only remembered the pleasure, and she shivered, torn.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 13:27:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. shushed her.. just holding her.."Don't try to think.. don't try to reason... you'll just confuse yourself..&nbsp; "<br><br>He rolled to the side..turning to curl up with her.. their food long scattered to the floor.&nbsp; "That was for me as much as it was for you." he leant to kiss her.. "Just don't think.. just savour."<br><br>And then at that moment.. somehow.. maybe it was a lingering touch to the connection of it all.. Kate knew.. she was no longer alone..she could feel the spirit.. the soul if one was so inclined.. inside her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 15:02:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shivered against him, trying to take his advice, but it wasn't easy.&nbsp; She was a questioner, always wanting to know why and how, and it went against her instincts to stop thinking about anything so complex -- and at the same time so simple.&nbsp; She had to know <em>why</em>...<br><br>Slowly, though, she became too tired to consider those questions any longer -- not physically tired so much as mentally exhausted from trying to explain the inexplicable.&nbsp; Her tears faded, and she finally began to relax into his arms.<br><br>Then she tensed again.<br><br>One hand flew unconsciously to her stomach, pressing against it, and her half-closed eyes grew wide.&nbsp; She had to be imagining things.&nbsp; Her mind was playing tricks on her, and no wonder, after that experience.&nbsp; She just stared, unable even to hint at her fears -- or rather, her sudden conviction.&nbsp; But it had to be wrong, it had to...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>23-10-2007, 23:53:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. knew at once..and the moment Kate reacted like she did.. his expression soured.&nbsp; Obviously he was delighted by what had just happened.. and her reaction.. made it plain that she did not share his feelings.&nbsp; He seemed to withdrawl..and that left even the little after-warmth of the power gone..an aching empty void where he was..even though he didn't move at all.. he just 'withdrew....<br><br>"It's .. not that bad.." he murmers softly.. not even looking up at her...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:02:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What?" she said automatically, suddenly focusing on him again.&nbsp; The look on his face made her frown, but mainly she still only looked confused.&nbsp; "What-- what's not that bad?&nbsp; I mean.... I thought... I dont know what I thought."<br><br>She looked at him almost desperately, holding him closer.&nbsp; "What is it?&nbsp; I mean... I'm not sure what happened, but..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:35:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked back at her. "Yes you do... you know what happened.&nbsp; You can't explain it..but you know.. and you're right.. it's true." he embraced her back.. just hugging her tight. "Please don't be upset... I didn't do it.. it happened.. that's what happens when two people love each other..isn't it?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 03:43:29</strong>
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				Kate shook her head, more in disbelief than denial.&nbsp; "But-- but you're not human, so-- so how could it?&nbsp; Oh, I don't understand anything anymore."&nbsp; She held him tighter, shivering again.&nbsp; "Oh, please tell me everything's going to be all right.&nbsp; Please."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 04:36:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He hugs her tight.."Of course I'm human.. How could we otherwise?" he hugs her tight.."And I told you.. you know you will be alright.. you can feel it..if you concentrate..you can feel that everything will be just fine."<br><br>He caresses her head.."Please stop worrying.. you always worry so much Kate.. just.. enjoy.. just try to be happy.."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 04:41:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"But you're not <em>really</em> human... I mean... Oh, I don't know what I mean.&nbsp; I just thought that... that you couldn't, you know.&nbsp; Because you're different.&nbsp; So I didn't expect -- I'm not ready for this, I'm just not.&nbsp; How can I not worry?&nbsp; They're after us, and now they're going to want to dissect both of us.&nbsp; All three of us..."&nbsp; Now she was crying, and her attempts to convince herself that everything was going to be all right just weren't working yet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 13:41:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nuzzled her..just holding her as Kate worked through her issues.<br><br>"I am human.. as human as you." he smiles.. "Sure I'm alittle different.. but that doesn't mean I'm not human.&nbsp; Mmm.. and you are ready.. you just don't think so.. you're spending all your time in worrying.&nbsp; Besides.. this is our child.. they don't have a right to do anything to you.. me.. or to him."<br><br>As she sobs harder, he reaches to hold her.. nuzzling her head..and not using any power to override her feelings..just letting her sob and weep..&nbsp; It would be easily within his power to artificially make her happy.. but for some reason.. he doesn't/
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-10-2007, 13:50:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate cried intently for a little while, but her sobs soon faded.&nbsp; She really <em>wasn't</em> ready for this -- even if everything else was business as usual, which was hardly the case, she still didn't feel able to be a parent yet.&nbsp; But probably no one ever felt ready... and there was nothing she could do about it now.&nbsp; This was their baby, and she couldn't turn her back on the responsibility.<br><br>Finally she grew quiet, lying still in his arms for a moment.&nbsp; "Is it really a he?" she asked, sniffling, her voice quiet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 00:03:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. just held her quietly the entire time.&nbsp; When she asked the question he looked down into her eyes. "I don't know.&nbsp; I could know.. if you wanted.&nbsp; Is that what you want?"<br><br>Here she just got pregnant..and he was offering to tell her the gender of her baby.<br><br>He strokes her face.. "Kate..how about you try to sleep.&nbsp; Things will be better in the morning"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 00:15:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate paused, then nodded.&nbsp; "Yes, I'd like to know, I think.&nbsp; We can start picking out names."&nbsp; She smiled, still wiping away tears, thinking that perhaps being able to call it something besides 'it' might help her adjust.<br><br>"I'm better," she said, nodding again.&nbsp; "I'll be all right.&nbsp; This was just kind of... kind of a shock.&nbsp; I didn't think you'd even be able to-- well, I guess it isn't crossbreeding, exactly.&nbsp; I thought it was, though, so I wasn't expecting this..."&nbsp; She smiled again, wanly, but sincerely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 00:25:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. smiled and nodded.&nbsp; "I know.. you need to sleep.. just..open your mind.. and don't question..don't fret... by the morning.. you'll know what you need to know"<br><br>He smiled..nuzzling and just hugging her while she falls asleep.. not needing sleep himself..as soon as she's sleeping peacefully.. he goes to her laptop.. opening it up to start reading and learning more.<br><br>-- <br><br>That night.. in her dreams.. very chaotic at first.. reflecting her mood... Kate wasn't alone.&nbsp; There was someone else there.. then.. as she gets past the chaos.. she finds herself on a nice sunny meadow..and standing waiting for her is a little girl..one who has Kate's unmistakable features..as well as J.C.'s.<br><br>She looks up and reaches her hand towards Kate.. smiling.."Hullo.." she says.."Don't look so surprised..." a pause.."mommy."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 00:33:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was sure she'd take forever to fall asleep, but instead she was nodding off almost as soon as she settled more comfortably into J.C.'s arms.&nbsp; She frowned faintly at the initial chaos of her dreams, unsettled, but slowly relaxed again.&nbsp; In her dream, she reached out a hand to meet the girl's, uncertainly, half-returning the smile.&nbsp; This was a stranger, a whole new person, just beginning what was bound to be a strange and even bizarre life.&nbsp; Even in the dream Kate wasn't sure if she was ready to guide such a child.<br><br>Her hand touched the girl's, whose smile widened, and then Kate woke up, her eyes fluttering slowly open.&nbsp; Surprisingly, she remembered instantly where she was, and she reached out to J.C., smiling, though still uncertainly.&nbsp; "It's a girl.&nbsp; Did you know that?&nbsp; It's a little girl.&nbsp; She looks like both of us."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 01:47:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was across the room, and by the looks outside, it was daylight.. Kate has slept the night.<br><br>He turned around and smiled.. "I didn't know that.&nbsp; A girl?&nbsp; If she looks like you then she will be very pretty." he smiles then turns the laptop towards her.<br><br>"This is your friend..isn't it?"<br><br>On the screen was a grainy picture of (doh..forgot her name).&nbsp; What was worrysome..it was on a Vatican site.. and the photo was attached to a memorandum.<br><br>- we have detained the closest contact with she who's harbouring the abonimation.&nbsp; We have been unable to reach the parents of her.&nbsp; She has been positively identified as Kate (insert last name) although her identity has been kept from the local law enforcement.&nbsp; There are factions within the federal goverment who currently have her under close surveillance."<br><br>J.C. frowns.. "Kate.. Why are all these people making such a fuss?&nbsp; I've been researching this all night long."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 01:55:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Whatever peace of mind Kate had found was instantly shattered when she saw the screen.&nbsp; "It is, it's Angie," she gasped, only getting more alarmed as she read the accompanying article.&nbsp; "Oh, no, they've got Angie!&nbsp; Why would they do that?&nbsp; She doesn't even know anything."<br><br>Then she realized what J.C. had said.&nbsp; "What else is going on?&nbsp; What else did you read?&nbsp; We-- we have to get her away from them somehow.&nbsp; Oh, god, this is terrible.&nbsp; What can we do?"&nbsp; Unconsciously, she put a hand over her stomach, already trying to protect their child.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 02:29:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't understand.&nbsp; But it's not just them.. this Vatican group.&nbsp; There are these others.. they call themselves Masons.. and then these other people.. Orthodoxy.&nbsp; Their websites all claim that they do god's work, but they act as if they wish to find a way to make themselves rich and powerful.. and don't really care about god.&nbsp; Oh.. and the government has us under surveillance"&nbsp; He looks up. "I don't feel like I'm under anything." he looks back to Kate.. <br><br>"Kate..these can't be true.. I'd feel something if I was under it.. right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 02:39:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"They do want to be rich and powerful.&nbsp; They <em>are</em> rich and powerful."&nbsp; Kate scrambled out of the bed and started gathering up her things.&nbsp; "Remember how I said that those guys that came to the door had a wire?&nbsp; Well, that's surveillance -- tiny microphones so they can listen to us, cameras so they can watch us -- you don't see them or feel them, that's the whole point.&nbsp; Oh, this is terrible."<br><br>She grabbed her suitcase and started packing everything up again.&nbsp; "Can you tell where she is?&nbsp; We have to try and get there, see if we can get her away from them."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 03:13:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. let Kate just act in a tizzy.<br><br>"That wouldn't be right.. besides.. I don't know if I could.&nbsp; I mean.. I don't know all this.." he motions towards the television and the computer.."All this.. stuff.. is so new to me.&nbsp; What if it's not true?&nbsp; People can lie.. they have free-will"<br><br>He starts to pack up the picnic lunch.. as if he doesn't have a care in the world.. certainly not the panic that Kate feels.<br><br>"I thought we were safe here..why are you worried?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-10-2007, 03:25:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Because <em>Angie's</em> not safe!&nbsp; She doesn't even know what's going on.&nbsp; We can't just leave her there, wherever she is."&nbsp; Kate paused long enough to take a deep breath, finally remembering that they didn't even know where to go.<br><br>"Look, I realize it might be a lie, but this does prove that they know where she is, and that means she's in danger.&nbsp; If they don't have her already, they can get her.&nbsp; We need to at least figure out a way to warn her."&nbsp; She took another deep breath, finally getting herself under control.&nbsp; "What else did you find out?&nbsp; Anything?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:08:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I didn't find much out.&nbsp; I don't understand it anyways."&nbsp; He turned the laptop to face her. "Angie will be safe.. don't worry.&nbsp; Please.&nbsp; They said they were going to put her on the flight tonight to the Vatican.&nbsp; I didn't understand that." he paused..then looked out the windows. "Ooh..she's is going on one of the big silver birds.&nbsp; Oh that does sound like fun." then cutting off his smile.."Sorry.." he murmered.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:18:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"The Vatican," Kate sighed.&nbsp; "Why do they have to get mixed up in this?&nbsp; They're probably even better at conspiracies than the government."&nbsp; She moved to look at the laptop, trying to make sense of more of it.<br><br>"Well, if it isn't until tonight, maybe we can still figure something out.&nbsp; If we can find out exactly where she is... well, we already know that you're pretty good at distracting people.&nbsp; Maybe you can make them all go off to have a beer while we just walk out with Angie."&nbsp; She managed a smile, actually starting to feel hopeful.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:47:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked. "I don't know where they are.. probably one of those churches.&nbsp; But we'd not want to walk in there.&nbsp; If they are flying her out.. why can't we just go and talk to them when they go to the airport.. they wouldn't do anything in the airport..would they?"<br><br>He blushes.."Kate..I could never make someone do something against their will.. All I can do is let people feel.. happy.. the connection with everyone around us."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 03:55:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate considered that question uncertainly.&nbsp; "Well, they wouldn't do anything obvious, at least," she finally said.&nbsp; "So the airport might be the way to go."&nbsp; She hit some keys rapidly, checking likely flights leaving that evening.<br><br>"That might be good enough, though.&nbsp; It worked like a charm on those agents," she pointed out.&nbsp; "Though who knows with religious fanatics," she added with a sigh.&nbsp; "I guess we'll find out.<br><br>"There are two flights for Rome and one for Venice tonight, all between six and eight.&nbsp; Good, maybe this will work after all."&nbsp; She smiled again, a little more naturally this time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 14:48:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded..then added.. "Maybe we can go on a flight too.&nbsp; You know.. take a ride in one of the silver birds" he looked hopeful.. and completely as if he was missing the seriousness of the situation.<br><br>He gets dressed.. looking pretty much the same..and utterly carefree.&nbsp; Giving numerous hugs and kisses..finally they set out to the airport.. the hotel having a shuttlebus that goes straight there.. preparing for their trap on the religious nuts.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:11:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				On the way there, Kate gave him a quiet but firm lecture on post-9/11 airport security.&nbsp; "There are going to be lots of guards there, they will be armed, and some of them won't even look like guards.&nbsp; So if they yell at you to stop what you're doing, stop.&nbsp; They will shoot you if they get too nervous, okay?&nbsp; You won't be able to talk them out of it.&nbsp; Whatever we do is going to have to be subtle, all right?&nbsp; We'll try and figure out a plan once we see what the layout is like."<br><br>She smiled and squeezed his hand, afraid she'd alarmed him too much.&nbsp; "Just remember to be careful and we'll be fine."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:24:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.."Okay." then follows her into the airport..pausing.."What is shoot?"&nbsp; He looks away.. trying not to get the wrath of any attention as all the people and sights and sounds of the airport fill his eyes.<br><br>Then..across the lobby.. Kate spots a couple of the men in black entering.. one talking on his lapel.&nbsp; Their sunglasses were firmly fixed on J.C. and Kate... but they weren't moving..not in the open foyer of the airport.&nbsp; One of them splits off, heading to a door marked 'Security' pulling out a badge to flash to the airport security there.&nbsp; Now they really had to work fast.<br><br>Then..coming through a lower level entrance, J.C. pointed out a number of people in very religious type robes.&nbsp; And between them looking very very sour was Emily.&nbsp; They were crossing the concourse with a mission, heading directly to the security checkpoint and boarding gates.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:33:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shoot.&nbsp; With a gun," Kate explained, with what felt like nearly the last of her patience.&nbsp; "It's a bad thing, we don't want that to happen," she added firmly.<br><br>"Crap.&nbsp; Okay, they've seen us," she said quietly, trying to keep her expression neutral as she saw one of the goons recruiting airport security to help.&nbsp; She turned as J.C. pointed, and felt a tiny prickle of hope as she saw Angie.&nbsp; At least they knew where she was, and if they were quick -- and lucky -- they could get her away from them.<br><br>"Okay, we have to try and get her.&nbsp; Try your thing on the robed guys first.&nbsp; If that doesn't work, we'll try it on the guards and the rest of the people.&nbsp; It'll at least be a big distraction, I think."&nbsp; She took J.C.'s arm and started steering them towards Angie, keeping as many people as possible in between them and the remaining man in black.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:43:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They walked down the escalator.. J.C. just happy to see all the people..and things.. "My ... thing?" he asked softly.. then at the last minute stepped away from Kate to walk infront of the clergy.<br><br>They stopped...dead in their tracks..gasping. "YOU!"<br><br>Emily looked up, her eyes alittle hazy..then called out.."Kate!"<br><br>Several of the clergy made the sign of the cross infront of them, and J.C. cracked a bemused smile. "Why are you doing that?&nbsp; That is something you made up.. it doens't /mean/ anything."&nbsp; A couple of them gasp... no one has yet made a move to come towards Kate or J.C... except for Emily who's pulling at one of their arms.<br><br>"I think you should let her go... she's done nothing wrong.. and take me instead." he turned his hands upwards.."I come willingly."&nbsp; across the room the men in black and airport security have noticed the ruckus going on..and start to converge.&nbsp; He winks back.."Don't worry Kate.. just take Emily... it's better this way." stepping into the arms of the clergy who are only too happy to take the ... whatever J.C. is.. letting Emily go to fly into Kate's arms.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 15:56:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What?&nbsp; No!" Kate cried, confused and suddenly terrified at what was happening.&nbsp; She remembered his little stunt with the trunk, which reassured her slightly, but if they found some way of stopping that, which they might very well be able to do...<br><br>But Angie was frightened, too, and didn't deserve to be subjected to any more of this.&nbsp; She hugged the girl comfortingly, and moved them both away from the men.&nbsp; "I hope you're happy," she called at the men, hoping the whole airport heard every word.&nbsp; "Kidnapping an innocent woman and scaring her half to death?&nbsp; You're not exactly the good guys, are you?"<br><br>She kept them moving, not running, but heading steadily away from the crowd.&nbsp; "It's okay, we're going to get you home," she murmured reassuringly, her arm around Angie's shoulders.&nbsp; "He'll be all right."&nbsp; <em>I think.</em>&nbsp; She flinched at the doubt, her hand again resting lightly and protectively on her abdomen for a moment.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 16:27:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment one of the cardinals stepped towards Kate, but the others raised their hand.&nbsp; "We got who we came for."&nbsp; J.C. just stood there smiling serenely.<br><br>Emily collapsed into Kate's arms.."What's going on..they kept asking me questions about your boyfriend.." people around them going aww.. and shooting angry looks as the cardinals walk towards the security gate.<br><br>More shouting as the goverment men and airport security get close.. the clergy speeding up to try to get through the security scanners before the security locked down the building.&nbsp; It was an easy opportunity for Kate and Emily to duck into the crowds.. not quite so easy for the long robes of the cardinals.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-10-2007, 16:44:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As she'd hoped, the crowd made way for the women, closing around them half-protectively, and soon Kate felt almost safe.&nbsp; She risked a glance back, seeing the cardinals scurrying almost ridiculously, trying to muscle their prize past the checkpoint.&nbsp; She might have laughed under other circumstances.<br><br>"I know, I wish I could tell you," she murmured to Angie.&nbsp; "I don't really understand it myself, but it'll be okay.&nbsp; We'll straighten this out, and they won't bother you again."&nbsp; She wasn't too sure they could arrange that, but if it didn't work the first time, they probably wouldn't bother trying it again.&nbsp; Probably.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 03:01:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The crowd did closer around the women, making them safe.&nbsp; Out at the gate.. the cardnils pushed their way past the crowd..only to be stopped by the airport security.&nbsp; J.C. stood near the edge as they resisted arrest..probably the stupidest thing that they could have done.&nbsp; But then from behind the goverment men descended on them.<br><br>One pulled something from his jacket, and Kate could faintly see it being pushed against J.C.'s side.. suddenly she felt a lance of pain..as if she was somehow sympathetically sharing the pain.<br><br>J.C. crumbled into the goverment's arms as the cardinals were arrested and lead off.. lots of people snapping pictures and making a general ruckus.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 07:04:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate gasped and put a hand to her side, turning back to watch in horror as J.C. collapsed.&nbsp; If they kept him unconscious... but they'd want to ask him questions, wouldn't they?&nbsp; They'd have to let him wake up, and then he could get away.<br><br>Now she wished the cardinals had won out.&nbsp; At least they would save dissecting him for a very last resort.&nbsp; Escape forgotten, she could only watch helplessly as J.C. was carted off.&nbsp; What could she do?&nbsp; She couldn't protest formally -- he wasn't even a citizen.&nbsp; And the crowd wasn't going to be <em>that</em> sympathetic...<br><br>She pulled out her car keys and handed them to Angie.&nbsp; "Keep going.&nbsp; I'll meet you at the car."&nbsp; And then she turned back to investigate, though she still wasn't at all sure what she could possibly do...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 14:49:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie reached out, grabbing Kate's arm. "Are you INSANE.. what are you doing..we just got away.. what's going on." obviously she wasn't watching.&nbsp; There were others watching too.. with the crowds growing, the goverment men were taking J.C. towards the back rooms of the airport security..using their goverment status to be lead around the massing crowd.<br><br>"Kate..you're not listening to me.&nbsp; What are you gonna do..storm in there and be all Rambo.. think about it.. let's go to the police.. or something.. an embassy.. where is J.C. from anyways..?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 15:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate let Angie stop her, though she wasn't happy about it.&nbsp; There was nothing at all she could do, and nothing at all to be happy about.&nbsp; "I just wanted to see what they were doing," she said weakly.&nbsp; But with them in the back rooms, she'd never be able to get close.<br><br>She shook her head at Angie's question, almost managing a smile.&nbsp; "They don't have an embassy here," she said, torn between laughing and crying.&nbsp; "I don't think the police can do anything, either.&nbsp; The government will just scream Homeland Security."<br><br>She bit her lip, watching as the men disappeared behind the doors, J.C. still in their grip.&nbsp; "He might still be able to get away," she whispered to herself, shivering.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 15:27:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie pulled Kate into a hug "What do you mean..everyone has embasseys.. and they can't just arrest someone..that's.. not.. nto..right."<br><br>She continues to lead Kate outside.. where it's suddenly started to rain..the cold biting rain that blows under the awning and stings her face.&nbsp; "What was with those religious nuts too.. what's going on Kate.. what trouble did J.C. get you into?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 15:35:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The rain made Kate even more miserable, somehow knowing that it was raining because J.C. was in trouble.&nbsp; "I-- I don't think I can even explain it," she said, hunching her shoulders against the cold.&nbsp; "It isn't his fault, though.&nbsp; He-- he doesn't remember anything.&nbsp; He doesn't know who he really is or where he came from."<br><br>She paused, trying to decide what else she could say that wasn't a lie but still wouldn't make Angie think she was crazy.&nbsp; "The government was nosing around my house yesterday -- but they're overrreacting.&nbsp; You know how they are.&nbsp; I mean, you know J.C., you know he's harmless.&nbsp; He couldn't hurt anyone."&nbsp; A tear finally fell, and she brushed it away quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 15:39:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie knew there was more.. <br><br>"Kate.. you told me you were sleeping with him.. you don't gotta act all coy.&nbsp; Where is he from.. like Greece or something.. " he ushered her towards one of the waiting taxis.. "Let's get you home..everything will be okay..we can call the police or the goverment or something.. they can't /do/ this"<br><br>Several large men dressed in bright orange robes suddenly stepped infront of them.<br><br>There was a moment of tenseness.. then they all bowed before Kate, each one offering a white rose. "Hari.. krishna.&nbsp; Please be peaceful..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 15:50:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head.&nbsp; "No, honestly, he doesn't remember much of anything.&nbsp; He doesn't really know where he's from."&nbsp; She wasn't even sure how true this was anymore, but she knew she couldn't tell Angie anything more about that.<br><br>Her heart skipped a beat in sheer panic at the sight of the men.&nbsp; She just stared at them for a moment, thinking only that their plea to be peaceful sounded too much like the way J.C. talked.&nbsp; She shook her head, sniffling back more tears, and turned to leave with Angie.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 16:04:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The group stayed in a semicircle, each holding a rose out towards Kate.&nbsp; Emily was also wierded out.. "okay..what's .. " she looked around and others were watching..this really put them on the spot as Kate and Emily stepped away.<br><br>"That was super-weird.. who were those guys... "&nbsp; finally heading into a cab.&nbsp; The cab-driver looks back.. "Where to?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 16:13:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate had expected them to give up, but when they stayed looking at her, she frowned and backed away, hanging on to Angie's arm.&nbsp; She shook her head at Angie's question.&nbsp; "Just more airport weirdoes," she said, unconvinced.<br><br>Angie started to give the cabbie Kate's address, but Kate cut her off.&nbsp; "The mall, over by the highway," she said.&nbsp; "I don't want to go home yet," she added to Angie in a murmur.&nbsp; The mall wasn't far away.&nbsp; Perhaps, if J.C. could get free, he could find her there.&nbsp; She sat uneasily in her seat, looking ready to bolt, her hands twisting absently together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-10-2007, 23:11:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie nods.. and the taxi takes off.&nbsp; She comes close.."Thank you for saving me.. I.. I don't know what happened.. they came tot he door.. and had badges and stuff..and suddenly they were taking me off..telling me that if I resisted I'd be arrested"<br><br>She looks over to Kate.."What's going on.. why is all this strange stuff happening."<br><br>Kate.. may or may not notice..the taxi misses the exit leading to the mall..continuing on the highway leading away from the airport.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 00:34:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I only barely know myself," Kate said helplessly, leaning in to whisper.&nbsp; "I'm so sorry that happened, I never dreamed anyone would come after you like that.&nbsp; Or after J.C. and I, for that matter.&nbsp; It's all happening so fast all of a sudden."&nbsp; She sighed and rubbed her tired eyes.&nbsp; "Whatever else happens, we'll make sure they don't bother you again, okay?&nbsp; Promise."<br><br>She glanced out the window, realizing too late that they were almost to the exit after the one for the mall.&nbsp; "No, I said the mall, please.&nbsp; You'll have to go around."&nbsp; She frowned at the cabbie, wondering how he could have misunderstood her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 01:41:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily nodded and reached to squeeze Kate's hand... not paying attention outside.<br><br>The taxi driver grunted, reaching to turn around.. his eyes meeting Kate's for a moment.&nbsp; When he speaks, it's with a strong Turkish accent.&nbsp; "Do not worry, Kate.&nbsp; I am taking you exactly where you need to go"&nbsp; before reaching to slide the plastic divider shut between the front and the back.<br><br>This is followed by a 'kthunk' of the door locks pushing down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 01:48:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt a chill, as sudden and abrupt as a bucket of cold water being thrown over her.&nbsp; <em>He knows my name,</em> she thought, and she gripped Angie's hand more tightly as the doors suddenly locked.<br><br>She leaned forward, banging on the partition with the palm of her hand.&nbsp; "Look, you don't have to do this," she called.&nbsp; "Just let my friend go, at least.&nbsp; She doesn't have anything to do with any of this, I swear.&nbsp; Just let her get out, please, let her go home."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 02:44:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The turk driving didn't make any gesture like he was listening.. just reaching down to turn up the radio.&nbsp; Some foreign language filled the cabin.&nbsp; "ooolall.&nbsp; esh'lala..." just wailing on.<br><br>Emily gripped Kate more tightly. "WHat's going on.. who is that.. Kate..what's GOING ON?!" getting alittle more hysterical.&nbsp; The car drove back towards the city.. passing others cars.. no one knowing that the two women were being kidnapped.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 02:50:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate fished her cell phone out of her purse, hiding it behind the seat as she flipped it open and handed it to Angie.&nbsp; Hopefully the music would cover the sounds of dialling, and Kate herself was going to provide another distraction.<br><br>She turned to the window, pounding on it with her fists and yelling, trying to attract the attention of one of the other drivers.&nbsp; "Help, we're being kidnapped!" she screamed, waving her arms desperately.&nbsp; This had to work, or she didn't know what she'd do...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 02:53:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Some others had noticed and they were causing abit of an uproar.&nbsp; Then the driver turned around, and caught a glimpse of Emily fussing with the phone.&nbsp; He cursed.. then turned off the music, pulling open a phone.<br><br>He started talking rapidly in turkish..then strangely.. Kate realized..if she just focused..she could somehow..understand him.<br><br>".. they are acting up.. calling help.&nbsp; The damn police will be on me... make sure others are ready at the warehouse... " flipping the phone closed.<br><br>Emily mean-while was calling 9-1-1.. and getting on HOLD?!?!?!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:00:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was suddenly furious, and forgot caution for a moment.&nbsp; "You're damn right we're calling for help.&nbsp; You think we're just going to sit back and quietly let you kidnap us?&nbsp; Guess again.&nbsp; You didn't think this through very well, did you?" she taunted.<br><br>Angie made a strangled noise of frustration, but Kate patted her hand reassuringly.&nbsp; "Just hang on.&nbsp; You'll get through before we get anywhere."&nbsp; She wasn't too sure, but she made herself sound confident.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:09:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The turk paused, and turned back, looking at Kate.<br><br>"You.. you are speaking in tongues." then down at the phone.. "The maiden is speaking in tongues.. the plan was a good one..we snatched the maiden from under the infidel's noses."<br><br>Emily turned and gasped.. "You didn't tell me you could speak.. indian whatever.." <br><br>Outside, a sudden crack of thunder flashed just as the sky lit up white for a moment.. and then it started bucketing rain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:15:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Kate welcomed the rain, hoping it would storm so hard they'd have to pull over.&nbsp; "<em>Let us go!</em>" she demanded, punctuating each word with a slap against the barrier.&nbsp; "You want to get arrested, deported?&nbsp; You have no idea how much trouble you're going to be in!&nbsp; Now <em>stop this car!</em>"&nbsp; Again she slapped the plastic with each word, furious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:18:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Outside the storm suddenly whipped up into a fury.&nbsp; The car was buffeted.. and Emily screamed as Kate shouted in turkish at the driver.&nbsp; "Aieee" he said..his cellphone going falling as the car suddenly hydroplaned.. around them cars all braking.<br><br>"No.. I cannot let you go.. you are important maiden.. you have touched he.. the messiah..".. <br><br>he pulled the car over..somehow missing everyone else. <br><br>"Please maiden.. you do not understand.. we shall take the messiah.. and bring upon a new world order." he turned..and was pleading with Kate while Emily screamed..hitting at the door with her hand trying to get it opened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:30:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was suddenly frightened as well as angry.&nbsp; She'd just controlled the storm, just like J.C. did... except that wasn't possible.&nbsp; "He isn't the messiah!&nbsp; Just leave us alone!&nbsp; I don't want any part of any new world order.&nbsp; You're crazy.&nbsp; Just let us out.&nbsp; I won't even call the police if you just let us go <em>right now</em>."&nbsp; She glared at him, hiding her fear, and letting all her anger show.&nbsp; If she could just get him to weaken long enough for him to open the doors, the rain would help hide them and they could get away...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:33:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Outside the storm was playing up the fury.&nbsp; Lightning sheeted again.. then again.. the thunder booming as the rain bucked down.&nbsp; Nearly all of the cars has pulled over, or had been reduced to a crawl.<br><br>He started just chanting.. "ooh.. lord in heaven protects.. lord in heaven protects.." obviously alittle out of his head now.&nbsp; Then there is a boom, and somehow in that instant the door unlocks.. or gives way..either way Emily pushes the door open and the window and rain comes in with a vengence.<br><br>Emily screams and runs from the cab onto the freeway..instantly soaked.. yanking Kate along into the storm.&nbsp; Their nice dressy shoes run through puddles as all they can see is a field of cars..their headlights forming halos in the bucketing rain..the wind blowing around them like a fury.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:44:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Before she knew what was happening, Angie was pulling her along behind her and they were both running like crazy through the sheets of rain.&nbsp; It was hard to see, in the confusion of the glaring headlights and the heavy rain, but they had to keep moving.&nbsp; Once they got off the highway, they could lose him in the streets below, but getting off the highway in the first place might not be so easy.<br><br>They both splashed on heedlessly, ducking around cars and aiming always for the grass verge ahead of them.&nbsp; It was steep -- she hadn't realized how steep from the road -- and she panicked suddenly, wondering how they could get down the rain-soaked grass without tumbling down.&nbsp; Her free hand again pressed against her stomach in alarm.&nbsp; But there was no other way down, and they'd have to chance it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:48:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily gasped when she realized where Kate was going.. "no... Kate.. it's too steep" but then loses her footing on the wet grass.&nbsp; <br><br>Emily screams.. and slips from view..off the road it's just wet and black down there.. then suddenly the same is for Kate.. slipping down..then tumbling down the steep grassy slope.. unfortunately she had misjudged..or perhaps it was all the dazzling lights and the storm.. but there wasn't any streets below..just some trees and wooded area between the airport and town.&nbsp; <br><br>At the base of the incline leading to the highway, Kate came to rest..hearing Emily calling from alittle further down.&nbsp; There wre some small trees and shrubs..and nearby a small creek was beginning to swell with the sudden rainwaters.&nbsp; Overhead the sky continued to churn..but the rain was starting to ease up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-10-2007, 03:53:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again Kate didn't realize what was happening until it was too late, and she was sliding helplessly down after Angie.&nbsp; But thankfully it was no worse than a tobogganing hill -- frightening, but with a more gentle slope near the bottom that allowed her to slow down fairly gradually.&nbsp; "Angie!" she called, scrambling forward to look for her friend.<br><br>Everything seemed all right -- she wasn't sure, but she thought that she would know if anything happened to the baby, just as she'd known when it was conceived.&nbsp; Still, she couldn't help but worry a little as she reached Angie.&nbsp; "Okay, come on, let's go," she gasped.&nbsp; "We can still make it to the mall, or at least one of the houses over that way.&nbsp; Come on, we can make it."&nbsp; She glanced back, but saw no sign of pursuit through the downpour.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 13:31:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie stood up, limping abit, and Kate instantly knew that her ankle was sprained.&nbsp; She also felt..if she really concentrated..she could /feel/ the pain.. or at least..like phantom pain.<br><br>"My ankle... it's broken.. "&nbsp; okay..Angie was exaggerating..but she's also soaked and muddy after running away from some crazed religious nut.. "I'm scared Kate.. what's going on..I don't understand it."<br><br>Leaning heavily on Kate, Emily walked with Kate towards an old gate, and then into a subdivision.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 15:53:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, it's just sprained a little, you're all right," Kate said soothingly.&nbsp; She helped Angie up, steering them both towards the subdivision.&nbsp; "Look, see, there are houses right there.&nbsp; We'll call for help and we'll be okay.&nbsp; I'm scared, too, but we'll be all right."<br><br>She turned to look behind them, but the coast was clear as far as she could see.&nbsp; Still, she felt driven to keep moving.&nbsp; "I don't understand it either.&nbsp; Let's just concentrate on getting J.C. back, and getting ourselves someplace safe first, okay?&nbsp; Then I'll tell you everything I know... which isn't much, unfortunately."<br><br>They neared the first house beyond the gate, a large old house that fairly screamed money.&nbsp; She could only hope they weren't paranoid rich, and would actually let them inside.&nbsp; Letting Angie rest against the wall for a moment, Kate leaned over to press the doorbell.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 23:42:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie kept limping along beside Kate..moaning every once in awhile..although Kate could tell it was probably sounding worse then it was.&nbsp; Angie was such a drama-queen.&nbsp; Then the even stranger feeling.. walking up it was almost as if the grass and shrubs were welcoming her..as if out of the corner of her eye she could see them twisting to watch her walk by.. then moments before ringing the doorbell.. Kate knew no-one was home.<br><br>In the distance..towards the airport.. a LARGE crash of thunder sounds..followed twice more..rapid succession..sounding almost like bombs going off...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-10-2007, 23:47:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"J.C.," Kate breathed, knowing that the thunder was to do with him.&nbsp; But she really couldn't help him now... she had to make sure she and Angie were safe first before she could try to find him again.&nbsp; And she had to believe that he would be able to get away from them...<br><br>"Okay, next house, no one's here," she said, turning to head over to the next house.&nbsp; They couldn't get any wetter, so she just hauled them over the wide, perfectly manicured lawns, looking around for any sign of life, though of course the rain had driven everyone inside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:03:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This one..she KNEW that someone was inside.. she could even..faintly..feel feelings.<br><br>"How do you know.. no one answered.." Emily rang the bell again, and then peered through the window.&nbsp; And Kate was slowly realizing.. just slightly.. how J.C. viewed the world..when you have all these extra 'feelings' that no one else had.. how difficult it must be to filter the seemingly inane questions or conclusions where there was no way to know.&nbsp; And Kate just had the briefest touch of this 'other sense'.<br><br>When no one was forthcoming, Kate could easily lead Emily to the next house..and moments later a light flickers on, and a rather guilty looking teen girl comes to the door..her hair disheavelled..and her shirt misbuttoned..&nbsp; "Umm.. hi.." she looks at both of them.."You're all wet.. can I help you?" she asks.. alittle breathless.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:07:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sorry, we're sorry to bother you," Kate said breathlessly, thoroughly unnerved.&nbsp; Vaguely, she realized what the girl had probably been doing, but she couldn't afford to worry about the proprieties.&nbsp; "Could we just use your phone?&nbsp; This crazy cabbie tried to kidnap us, and we need to call the police.&nbsp; Please, we really need some help.&nbsp; My friend twisted her ankle."&nbsp; She looked at her pleadingly, and she was sure that they must both look pathetic indeed under the circumstances.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:16:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked between them.. as if she was trying to think up an excuse to say no.. except.. there wasn't any. "Umm..okay..like stay in there.." <br><br>"But it's RAINING" Emily pleads..<br><br>"Oh..yeah..umm..like just inside the door then."&nbsp; She steps back.. "I'm.. like here by myself.. so like..be right back."&nbsp; She turns and runs downstairs.. "Hey..don't worry..it's not my folks..just some lost chicks..ooh.." then a teenaged giggle.<br><br>Eventually she returns with the phone, and her blouse fixed abit.."Like.. I hope this won't take long.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:19:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, not long," Kate promised, taking the phone gratefully.&nbsp; She dialled 911, waiting hopefully.&nbsp; But of course they put her on hold again, and she sighed.&nbsp; "Okay, maybe a little longer than I thought," she added apologetically.&nbsp; "Is there a bus stop anywhere near here?&nbsp; We'd rather not risk another taxi."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:31:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The girl looked at them.. "Not risk it.. ooh..I know..cabs are SOOO grimey." she bit her lip for a moment..then called down... "Bruce.. could you give these ladies a ride somewhere.. they are really wet and I'd feel bad like sending them out into the rain." she looked back and blushed.."Dunno.. for some reason.. I think I can trust you." then her blush deepening.."Bruce is..my.. um..boyfriend.&nbsp; He's not supposed to be here"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:36:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You can trust us," Kate said, though wonderingly.&nbsp; What exactly had happened to her?&nbsp; It was convenient, but really, <em>really</em> unnerving.&nbsp; "We're just what we look like, a couple of damsels in distress."<br><br>She smiled nervously up at Bruce.&nbsp; "Don't worry, we will <em>so</em> not tell anyone you're here.&nbsp; We're just sorry to interrupt.&nbsp; If you could drive us, that would be great.&nbsp; My car's at the airport, so you wouldn't have to go far."<br><br>Angie seemed about to whisper an objection, but a twinge from her ankle made her change her mind, and she only added, "We would <em>really</em> appreciate it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:38:56</strong>
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				Bruce comes up..also looking like a teenager caught making out at his girlfriend's place.. his shirt half tucked in..his hair a mess..and that 'freshly kissed' look on his face.&nbsp; <br><br>"umm..yeah..airport." he looks to his girlfriend.."You know..I don't /have/ to go.."<br><br>"No..it's best..my parents will be home soon anyways..and like..it's such a nice thing to do for these ladies." she leans in.."Mm..I'll pay you back next time.." and then kisses him.<br><br>Emily makes abit of a noise, then whispers.."I'm not like that with Daniel.. am I?" she grins as the teenagers make out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 00:49:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only once in a while," Kate whispered back, glad Angie seemed a little calmer now.&nbsp; "We really, really appreciate it," she said aloud, smiling gratefully.&nbsp; "Maybe you should find a tarp or something, though.&nbsp; I'd hate to ruin your car," she added apologetically, looking down at her soaked clothes.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:38:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ooh.. wait.." the girl ran back in the house and brought out some towels.&nbsp; "Hey Bruce..bring these back tonight..I could say like that I like lend them to you or something"<br><br>Okay..she's not the sharpest knife.&nbsp; But it is nice.<br><br>Bruce runs out, putting the towels in the back seats of his BMW, then helps the two soaked ladies to the car.&nbsp; "Where to.. the Airport?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 01:49:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you," Kate said sincerely.&nbsp; Slow or not, she was a sweet girl, and a lifesaver at the moment.<br><br>After getting Angie settled, she sank gratefully into the car, finally starting to feel safe.&nbsp; "Yes, my car's at the airport, so if you can just get us there, we'll be fine.&nbsp; We really appreciate this."&nbsp; She smiled and turned to check on Angie.&nbsp; "Doing okay?" she asked, trying not to sound anxious.&nbsp; Things were at least improving now...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:16:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie was holding back sobbing..but she nods.&nbsp; She trembles slightly.. obviously just scared at everything that's happened while Bruce drives towards the airport.&nbsp; It's obvious he's distracted..and for a moment Kate knows why..feeling their passions moments before.. knowing that she interupted them as they were involved with some heavy making out.<br><br>"okay we're here.." he snaps her out of the thoughts.. "Parking lot..I assume.&nbsp; Hey..take care ladies.." he smiles.. leaving them in the dry parking garage..only a couple isles from where Keeley parked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:26:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you again.&nbsp; Really, you're a lifesaver."&nbsp; Kate smiled gratefully, moving to help Angie out of the car.&nbsp; "And sorry again for the interruption."&nbsp; She smiled apologetically now, and waved as Bruce drove off.<br><br>Then she sighed.&nbsp; "Okay, let's get you sitting down again," she said, unlocking the car and settling Angie in the passenger seat.&nbsp; She'd worry about the upholstery later.&nbsp; She leaned tiredly against the car, trying to decide what to do next.&nbsp; If only she knew where J.C. was.... she let her mind drift, remembering the way she'd seemed to know all those things about other people.&nbsp; Maybe, just maybe, she could find him this way...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:31:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Suddenly there is a loud thumping.&nbsp; Then another one..and a muffled. "Let me out of here"<br><br>It's coming from the trunk!!!!&nbsp; <br><br>Emily SCREAMS in surprise.. not expecting this.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 03:40:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate let out a more strangled scream, almost too numb to be surprised.&nbsp; But she at least remembered his earlier demonstration with the trunk, and moved to open it, if cautiously.&nbsp; "J.C., is that you?" she called, leaning down close to the lid as she got out her keys and moved to unlock it.&nbsp; "Oh, please let that be you," she added in a whisper.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 04:39:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				There was no answer.. just more banging on the trunk.. then when she opened it, J.C. looked up with abit of a goofy grin.<br><br>"You kept me in there on PURPOSE..&nbsp; what is this.. a joke?&nbsp; It's dark in there.. and all tight and confining.." he grins..then reaches out for a hand to get out of the trunk.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 04:48:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I kept you in there because I wasn't sure it was you," Kate exclaimed, torn between anger and sheer joy.&nbsp; She helped him clamber out, glaring at him for a moment, then flung her arms around him.&nbsp; "I was so scared," she murmured, almost bursting into tears.<br><br>Angie, meanwhile, had half climbed out of&nbsp; the car and was watching their reunion in utter shock.&nbsp; "What-- How the hell did you <em>do</em> that?" she said, her voice trembling and her eyes huge.<br><br>"It's okay, Angie.&nbsp; We'll try to explain," Kate said soothingly, then looked worriedly at J.C., clearly unsure about what she'd just said.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 13:34:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was just happy to be holding Kate.&nbsp; "This isn't good.. I'm not supposed to do this.." whatever this is.. probably referring to his escape.<br><br>J.C. looked over at Angie. "Poor Angie.. I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be mixed up in this" he detatched from Kate and gave her a hug. "Is your ankle going to be okay?" he asks absently, then back.. "I'm glad you got away.. but you didn't have to come back for me.&nbsp; I told you I"d be safe. I'm sure someone else would have let me out." he grins boyishly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 15:33:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie accepted the hug, though she seemed too stunned to fully realize what was happening.&nbsp; "No... You-- you can't be here.&nbsp; You're locked up someplace, with government agents questioning you," she said vaguely.&nbsp; She turned to look at Kate, pleadingly.<br><br>Kate sighed, brushing back her damp hair.&nbsp; "Let's just all go back to the hotel, okay?&nbsp; We'll get dried off and check on your ankle, and we'll all sit down and have a long talk.&nbsp; Very long," she added, sighing again.&nbsp; She hugged J.C. again, fiercely, then went over to get into the driver's seat.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>30-10-2007, 23:46:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. walked over to open the door for Angie...helping her in, then crawled into the back seat.&nbsp; As they got driving, he pointed out the obvious.. "You're all wet..." he smiled.<br><br>The trip back to the hotel was broken by the HUGE crowds out front.&nbsp; News vans.. many people milling.. including alot of religious folk..some being interviewed..some talking in small groups.&nbsp; On some of the screens was a frozen capture of the hotel..with a BRIGHT light overtop..practically pointing at their window like the Star of David.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 01:00:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie glared at J.C.'s comment, and pointedly didn't speak to him during the drive.&nbsp; Kate held back a sigh, hoping they could still smooth things over at some point.&nbsp; Maybe when Angie was drier and her ankle didn't hurt so much.<br><br>Kate's eyes widened slowly as they approached, and each turn brought a different news van or a different group of the faithful holding vigil with candles into view.&nbsp; Then they saw the still photo of the hotel, and she sighed, the sound nearly a moan of despair.&nbsp; "Ohh... No... Maybe we won't go back to the hotel..."&nbsp; They were barely crawling along through the growing crowds, and she rubbed her eyes tiredly, starting to look for a place to turn around.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 03:57:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. ooohed at the crowds..and especially the candles as they slowed to a crawl. "Ooh..the candles are pretty.. " he says.. leaning against the window.&nbsp; Then just as the cars ahead were starting to move... someone caught a sight of him.<br><br>"IT"S HIM!!!" a cry goes out.. and suddenly it's like beatle-mania.. a swarm of people slowly moving towards the car.<br><br>Angie reaches over.. "Kate.... we better... go..." reaching to click the door locked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 04:07:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"J.C., stop looking out the window," Kate said sternly.&nbsp; It was nearly impossible to move forward, but she inched the car slowly ahead, leaning on the horn to try and discourage people from getting too close.&nbsp; There were police officers nearby, but they could do little at the moment -- the crowds had formed so quickly, they didn't have any riot teams there yet, and the more whacky religious people weren't bothering to listen to the voice of authority.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 13:25:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. leaned back and peered forward, his voice sounding very slightly hurt. "But why?&nbsp; I'm looking at all of the people"<br><br>Angie just whimpered, cowering in her seat as Kate managed to finally find an opening.. sure it would involve turning left and going over the curb..but it would give her a means to U-turn and get away from the throngs of people.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-10-2007, 15:10:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, but the problem is, the people are also looking at you," Kate said, as patiently as she could.&nbsp; "They all want to declare you the Messiah or Allah or whatever fits their flavor of religion best, and start worshipping you.&nbsp; Call me crazy, but I'm a little uncomfortable with that, and I think you are too."<br><br>She bumped the car up onto the curb, as carefully as she could.&nbsp; It would be disastrous if she damaged the vehicle too much to move it.&nbsp; But she managed to get headed in the other direction, and started inching back the way they'd come.&nbsp; Again she started honking the horn -- it didn't seem to be making them move out of the way, but it was at least a way to vent her frustrations.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 13:16:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wha?" Angie still doesn't understand.<br><br>"That doesn't make any sense.&nbsp; I'm not any of those.. and from what I read on your laptop.. all of those religious are silly.&nbsp; They take truth and twist it to make it into something they can use to their own ends."&nbsp; He looks over to Angie, then reaches.. "Angie.. please don't worry..it's not all that silly.&nbsp; Just people can get mixed up.&nbsp; Don't worry tho.." his hand brushes her shoulder, and abit of the 'power' washes over her to relax Angie.&nbsp; For a moment Kate even felt that surge.. <br><br>"Kate.. please don't be upset.. we will be fine."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-11-2007, 13:51:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>I</em> know you're not any of those," Kate said, exasperated.&nbsp; "The problem is what <em>they</em> think."&nbsp; She glanced over sharply as she felt J.C. 'relax' Angie, about to protest, then gave up.&nbsp; Angie was probably pretty near hysterics, and it might be best to cheat just this once.&nbsp; And she did seem calmer, though even more confused.<br><br>"Kate, tell me what's going on," she begged, and Kate felt suddenly terrible.<br><br>"Let's just find a-- another hotel, maybe, and sit down and talk.&nbsp; Maybe get something to eat.&nbsp; I don't think we'd better go home yet, anyway," she said glumly.&nbsp; Fugitives in the movies always made it look easy...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 00:27:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nodded.. and almost said 'ooh..another picnic'.. but Kate was in one of the bad moods..and he knew that his comments only aggrivated her.. not made her see that life was worth just living.. and not fretting about.<br><br>J.C. sat back.. thinking that people were pretty strange.. then for a moment feeling alittle ill at ease himself..&nbsp; He shifted over behind Kate and reached around her seat..just stroking her hair and shoulders.. just to make himself feel better..touching her.. being one with her.. just for a moment..one with her and their child.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 00:39:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sighed, reaching up to pat one of J.C.'s hands.&nbsp; "I'm all right," she said, taking a deep breath and doing her best to think calm thoughts.&nbsp; She had to think of the baby, too, she realized with a faint shock.&nbsp; With so much else to worry about, she hadn't thought much about her.&nbsp; <em>Her.&nbsp; Their daughter.</em>&nbsp; It still didn't seem quite real...<br><br>"We'll just go someplace and get some food," she finally said.&nbsp; "That little sandwich shop by the park, okay?&nbsp; Well just eat and try to relax."<br><br>Angie gave her a thoroughly doubtful look, but agreed quietly, huddled unhappily in her seat.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 03:25:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nodded.. then added. "I'm okay too" showing that for prehaps the first time.. he wasn't oblivious to the stress and everything going on.<br><br>It was also alittle unfair to Angie - they had each other.. and she didn't have anyone to console her.&nbsp; <br><br>"Oh.. I'd like that." he paused.. "What's a sandwich?.. that's the meat and bread that you made for the picnic.. right?"<br><br>Emily looked back.."What's a sandwich?!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 03:50:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate paused, glancing at Angie, and sighed.&nbsp; "Yes, those were sandwiches," she said, again looking over at her friend.&nbsp; "It's a long, strange story, Ange," she said.&nbsp; "I wish I understood it myself.&nbsp; J.C. is a -- well, I'm still not even sure what the right word is.&nbsp; He's kind of... an angel."<br><br>She shook her head.&nbsp; "I know, it sounds crazy.&nbsp; Could you try and explain it to her?" she asked J.C., turning to glance at him over her shoulder.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 13:42:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was leaning forward. "There arn't such things as angels." he leant over.. "I don't know why Humans filled their heads with all those silly notions from the bible.&nbsp; They took something they saw and couldn't understand, and tried to explain it in a way that would make them understand.. even if it was wrong.&nbsp; I guess back in those times they were happier to understand then to be right."<br><br>He continues stroking Kate's hair. "I don't know why I'm here.. I woke up with Kate trying to drive me over.&nbsp; But I do know that.. even though I have not figured out my purpose.. I'm allowed to learn things for myself.. and to feel love." he glances over at Kate... smiling.&nbsp; "I also know that I can touch others.. people who don't believe.. people who were hurt and alone and thinking the rest of the world was that way.. to show her that she's not alone.. "<br><br>He pauses.. smiling.. then frowns. "I sometimes lose control of.. myself.&nbsp; And those people can see the effects.. like the lights.. or the flowers.. and they are thinking I'm their second coming.&nbsp; and Kate thinks that the goverment wants to chop me up into little pieces.. although that makes even less sense then making me a messiah."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 14:50:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie gaped for a second, then turned to Kate.&nbsp; "Okay, that didn't help at all.&nbsp; Your turn again.&nbsp; What's he talking about?&nbsp; The lights at the hotel?&nbsp; What's this about flowers, and the government?"<br><br>Kate pulled the car into the parking lot next to the park and took a deep breath as she shut off the engine.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; I found him in the middle of the street in the rain..."&nbsp; She went on to explain a few specific incidents -- the plant in her house, and the larger problem in the botanical gardens; and the little boy in the church.<br><br>"Maybe you heard some of that on the news.&nbsp; Anyway, the government had to get involved, of course, and they came to my house.&nbsp; That was why we were hiding in that hotel.&nbsp; But they're still going to be looking for us, just like those Vatican people.&nbsp; I'm so sorry they dragged you into this, I had no idea they would.&nbsp; I should have realized," she sighed.<br><br>"But everyone seems to want to either dissect him or worship him, and I-- I'm just not sure what to do anymore," Kate admitted, biting her lip.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 23:45:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. listens and while he doesn't have any opinion on what's happened before..he has the same idea for the future.&nbsp; To him.. he thinks people are just being silly.. <br><br>"I just don't know why people are acting all strange.&nbsp; I just want to be happy with Kate." he smiles..idly stroking her hair. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-11-2007, 23:58:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Um, I know why people are acting all strange," Angie said, finally finding her voice.&nbsp; "They're acting strange because you're not <em>normal</em>.&nbsp; Nothing you do is normal!&nbsp; You don't even know what a sandwich is!&nbsp; This is <em>not... normal</em>," she said, over-enunciating the last words as she stared at J.C.&nbsp; "If you're not an angel, then what the hell are you?&nbsp; Or am I not supposed to say hell around you?"<br><br>Kate put her hand on Angie's arm.&nbsp; "I know, I know it's weird, and it's a lot to get used to, but... well... I am sort of used to it.&nbsp; I have to be."&nbsp; She couldn't quite manage a smile, just looking at Angie pleadingly.&nbsp; "We'll figure out some way of making sure they don't bother you again, I promise.&nbsp; It'll be all right."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 01:35:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. frowned.. sitting back at the accusations.<br><br>"If it helps you.. you can think of me as an Angel.&nbsp; I don't have wings..and I can't play the harp.&nbsp; It's just a convienent word to help humans understand those who arn't like them.&nbsp; And you can say hell.. again..it's just a word." he looks alittle distressed.<br><br>"Angie.. when we met yesterday.. I am exactly the same person I was then..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 07:07:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No.&nbsp; You're not," Angie said flatly.&nbsp; "Not as far as I'm concerned."<br><br>"Angie, none of this is J.C.'s fault.&nbsp; He's as caught up in this as we are.&nbsp; You know he wouldn't hurt anybody," Kate said, almost pleadingly.&nbsp; Angie was her oldest friend, and she couldn't bear the thought of losing her, especially to something like this.<br><br>Angie paused for a long moment, and Kate grew more and more uneasy.&nbsp; Finally she looked up and said quietly, "We have to figure this out -- something more permanent than running and hiding, I mean, because that isn't going to get very far.&nbsp; Either the whole thing has to get covered up completely, or the whole world has to know.&nbsp; I don't think there's anything in between."<br><br>Kate nodded slowly... she'd almost been thinking the same thing herself, but hadn't quite dared to put it in so many words.&nbsp; But mainly all she felt was relief at that word, 'we'.&nbsp; "Okay.&nbsp; Let's go get some food and see if we can figure something out."&nbsp; She smiled wanly, then turned to get out of the car.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 14:20:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. still didn't see why this was so... world shattering.&nbsp; But he kept that opinion to himself.&nbsp; He still thought people were just all acting strange... everything was normal before he showed up.. he wasn't that out of the place that had to cause all of this hysteria.<br><br>He walked into the diner with them, smiling as he looked around, then smelt. "Mmm.. that smells like your cooking" he commented off-hand.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 16:31:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I hope that's a compliment," Kate said, with a faint echo of her usual humor.&nbsp; They managed to get a corner booth some distance from the other customers, and after placing their orders, they settled in for a long talk.<br><br>"Okay, so far, the only other people that really <em>know</em> anything are all either goverment or religious officials," Kate began quietly.&nbsp; "The rest are just following their lead, really.&nbsp; The only big thing the general public have seen is that lightshow from the hotel."&nbsp; She blushed faintly as she remembered exactly why the lightshow had happened.&nbsp; "If we can discredit that somehow, that'll be a huge help.&nbsp; Maybe say it was a publicity stunt for a movie or something -- just get conflicting stories out there, basically, so people won't know what to believe."<br><br>She rubbed her eyes tiredly.&nbsp; "Any other ideas?&nbsp; Keep in mind that J.C. can't lie about anything, by the way," she added ruefully to Angie.&nbsp; "He's terrible at it."&nbsp; But her tone was fond, and she squeezed his hand under the table.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 16:55:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. wanted to order everything on the menu to try it all, but was coaxed to restrain himself.<br><br>"Mm.. I'm sorry about that.. I just.. thought you'd like to feel.. everyone.. the connection of the world and all living things."<br><br>"Okay.. you.. just.. shut up" Angie doesn't look like she wants to feel the love and connection.&nbsp; "Kate.. this is just all.. too weird for me.&nbsp; I don't know what to do..&nbsp; &nbsp;Couldn't we just run?&nbsp; It's just the three of us."<br><br>"Four.." J.C. speaks up, his attention primarily on looking through the jam and sugar and so forth set on the side of the table.<br><br>"Four..?" Emily asks.. peering back at Kate.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-11-2007, 17:14:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate wasn't too thrilled with talking about connecting with the world either, but Angie's sudden questioning look was worse.&nbsp; "Four," she admitted, embarrassed and proud and terrified all at once.&nbsp; "I'm pregnant."<br><br>Angie's eyes flew wide open, and for an instant she looked on the verge of squealing aloud -- and would have, under different circumstances.&nbsp; Now she mainly looked confused.&nbsp; "Angels can have kids?" she asked, looking from one to the other of them.&nbsp; "Oh, I'm sorry... it's great news, really," she added, putting her hand on Kate's.&nbsp; "It's just--"<br><br>"Bad timing," Kate finished.&nbsp; "Yeah, I know.&nbsp; I didn't think it could happen, either, but-- well, here we are.&nbsp; All four of us.&nbsp; So-- so I don't know if I should run, you know?&nbsp; It might be really rough, especially at first, and I'll need checkups and things."&nbsp; She smiled, still feeling that strange mix of pride and terror.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 12:51:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Checkups?" J.C. peered over the seats.&nbsp; "What are checkups.. " he then blushed and leant back.. "I know.. too many questions." <br><br>He blushes, looking down.. then around. "Well.. we could run.. and hope they forget..or try to do what you said.. the come out and let everyone know..but would that leave us alone?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-11-2007, 14:58:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Doctor visits, to make sure the baby's all right," Kate explained.&nbsp; He'd have to learn all this baby-related stuff soon enough anyway, so she might as well explain everything as it came up.<br><br>"If we can hide for long enough, they will forget -- well, the general public will, at least.&nbsp; The government won't, and probably not the Vatican people, either.&nbsp; But people tend to forget the last big story as soon as the next big story hits.<br><br>"If we tell everyone... I don't know.&nbsp; At first no one will leave us alone, but eventually the world at large would get used to it, I guess.&nbsp; But someone, probably several someones, will try to build a religion around you -- around us, I suppose," she added, blushing faintly.&nbsp; Talk about something she'd never imagined she'd say...<br><br>"But in that case, at least no one would be able to make uis disappear.&nbsp; With the media and everyone watching, they'd have to ask for our help, not just try and kidnap us."<br><br>She frowned, still uncertain, as she looked at the two of them.&nbsp; "They're not very good choices, I guess, but there they are.&nbsp; What do you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 00:09:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. is about to answer, but dinner comes, and he lights up.&nbsp; "Mm.. food." he says with the enthusasm of a child.. but then he's discovering all flavours for the first time.<br><br>Emily just stares..her eyes as big as saucers at J.C... once upon a time he was someone that he was envious of Kate for.. now she's thinking he's from another planet.. heck..he MIGHT well be.<br><br>After he's started food, he thinks. "I don't want a religion around me.&nbsp; I've read about religion.&nbsp; I don't like it." he says.."mm..this is so good..can I try some of yours?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 00:16:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Used to this, Kate simply slid her plate a little closer and let J.C. sample her omelette.&nbsp; "I'm pretty sure no one sane actually wants a religion based around them," she said with a sigh, rubbing her eyes.&nbsp; "You're right, I'd never be able to put up with that.&nbsp; But I don't know anything about living on the run.&nbsp; I mean, we'll need money, fake identities, all kinds of things I have no idea how to get."<br><br>"Don't look at me," Angie said, staring at J.C. as he raved over the food.&nbsp; "Can't you just... whip something up for us?&nbsp; We could use a miracle right about now, that's for sure."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 12:47:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mir.. acles?&nbsp; " He looked over to Kate.. "What is a..." then blushed and looked down.. "Mmm..that was tasty.. I don't know what a miracle is.&nbsp; I can't do anything amazing.. I just.. " he shrugs.."There are some things you don't know how to do yet.. like hear connections between everything.. But what do you want me to do?&nbsp; I can't do anything that would break anyone's free will.. it doesn't work like that.."<br><br>And while the talking is going on.. Kate felt a slight.. nudge...would be the best way to describe it.. from her daughter.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-11-2007, 15:50:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, you do miracles," Kate said, gently but firmly.&nbsp; "You healed that little boy.&nbsp; That was a miracle.&nbsp; But... well, can you make people like us and want to help?&nbsp; Because we need help," she sighed.<br><br>Then she frowned, suddenly feeling something odd, almost indescribeable.&nbsp; Her hand went automatically to her abdomen, resting there protectively, as she turned to look at J.C.&nbsp; "What... Did you..."&nbsp; She couldn't quite formulate the question, just looking at him in wide-eyed confusion.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 02:08:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. raised his hands and shook his head.. "I didn't do anything.. it wasn't me." he then turned to Emily.. "I didn't really do miracles.. the boy was hurting, and I helped him not hurt anymore.. and those government men.. they wanted to be happy.. they had just forgotten how."<br><br>As he prattled on to Emiliy, Kate felt the feeling again.. a sensation deep in her tummy.&nbsp; Then an almost sensation/word.&nbsp; "Leave..."<br><br>There was nothing to raise alarm.. no reason that Kate should be scared..except for the seemingly out of the blue sensation.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 02:15:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate still frowned, trying to make sense of yet another impossible thing.&nbsp; "You're the one who's supposed to be connected to everything.&nbsp; Didn't you feel that?&nbsp; She-- she wants us to leave..."&nbsp; She looked at J.C. almost pleadingly.&nbsp; "You did feel that, right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 04:00:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. shakes his head.. "I try not to .. to interfere." he blushes and closes his eyes for a moment. "I don't know why.. I can't see anything wrong."<br><br>Just as he says that.. suddenly Kate gets a firmer 'kick'.. and then 3 cars squeal up out front.&nbsp; There is a faint echo of 'told you so..'. not the words.. the emotion.&nbsp; Glancing across the bar, one of the barmaids is bent over, whispering on the phone.<br><br>"Oh.. I didn't think.." J.C. blushed.. looking around.. "I guess this means we can't finish.. huh?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 04:06:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Great.&nbsp; The kid's a smart aleck already," Kate muttered.&nbsp; She stood up as she spoke, grabbing J.C.'s hand and hauling him along with her as she headed towards the back of the restaurant.&nbsp; "Yeah, this means we're going out through the kitchen.&nbsp; Come on, hurry up," she said tensely, striding quickly past the counter and keeping an anxious eye out for anyone who might decide to play hero.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 04:09:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By now alot of the restaurant patrons were wondering what was up.&nbsp; J.C. stood up as well, and reached for Emily..the three of them ducking through the kitchen just as the front door opened and a pair of G-men came into the diner.<br><br>The kitchen staff all paused, their mouths opened as they stared at the tree..then Kate felt a momentary pulse..this one from J.C. .. everyone got a smiling carefree look on their face, and returned to what they were doing... not caring at all.<br><br>"Sorry.." J.C. murmered.. still not like using his ability like that as Kate lead the way out the back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 04:18:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, that's okay.&nbsp; This is an emergency," Kate said tightly, pulling them all along a little faster.&nbsp; "This is ridiculous.&nbsp; We can't even sit in a restaurant and eat," she muttered.&nbsp; She would have loved to be able to sit down and cry in a corner, but unfortunately they had to keep moving.&nbsp; They'd have to keep moving for quite a while, apparently.<br><br>"Let's just get out of town," Angie said.&nbsp; "Get to the next city and then try and figure something out."<br><br>"I guess we'll have to."&nbsp; Kate pushed open the back door and got them out into the parking lot.&nbsp; Someone must have gotten the timing wrong, for though there were cars moving to cover the back, they weren't there yet, and the little group was able to race over to Kate's car just in time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 12:42:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. ran ahead, slipping in the back.&nbsp; Angie ducked into the passenger seat and Kate was able to get into the drivers seat.&nbsp; They pulled out of the lot, Angie and J.C. ducking down.. just as other cars came into the back parking from the other driveway.. giving Kate the opportunity to pull onto a street and start driving.<br><br>"We need to get further then just the next town.. like some small nobody backwater town where no one has a television.." Emily suggests.&nbsp; "I can't believe I'm trapped with you.. why do they want me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 16:25:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose they wanted to use you to force us to cooperate," Kate said.&nbsp; She was still shaking from the close call, and still stunned at the strange forewarning she'd gotten.&nbsp; "I'm really sorry, Ange.&nbsp; I should have realized how desperate they'd be, that they'd stop at nothing, but things just got out of hand so quickly."<br><br>She drove quietly for a moment, heading for the highway.&nbsp; "If there's a way to convince them to leave you alone... I can't figure out what it is.&nbsp; I'm really sorry," she said again, blinking back tears.<br><br>Reaching the highway, she picked a direction at random, trying to get her whirling thoughts under control.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:27:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was quiet too.. just reaching around the seat to idly stroke Kate.&nbsp; Angie curled up on the front seat..and soon she was snoozing.. the kidnapping..the rain..the running..everything getting to her.<br><br>Outside the highway left the 'burbs and headed into the country-side.&nbsp; A sign said 'Denver.. 234 miles'&nbsp; <br><br>When they start talking again.. J.C. is first confused how they were found..then when talking about the waitress..he doens't understand why people would call the police on them.. they were just having breakfest.&nbsp; He tries to reassure Kate as the sun starts to get lower in the sky.. then asks a question.. "What's a Bed and Breakfest?&nbsp; They let you lie in bed and bring you food?" Hmm.. out in the middle of the country..
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:35:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not quite," Kate said, actually laughing a little.&nbsp; "But those are usually nice little places, and it is pretty isolated.&nbsp; Let's stop there.&nbsp; I think I have enough money," she added, frowning slightly.<br><br>It was a nice building, made of stone with a small flower garden out front, just starting to grow.&nbsp; After Angie awoke and chipped in some of her own money, they had enough for two rooms, and they went in to make the arrangements.&nbsp; Now that they'd stopped at last, Kate was suddenly exhausted, and in desperate need of a bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:37:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. loved the concept of the bed and breakfest..and the family that owned it was a very ol-fashioned one.&nbsp; They didn't even have a television.. which was good.&nbsp; Lived on a farm and were curious about hearing the stories.. although they understood how tired everyone was.&nbsp; <br><br>Up in the room J.C. readied for bed then snuggled close, caressing Kate as she fell asleep.. then even later..just caressing her and talking..both to Kate's sleeping form..and to the growing child within.<br><br>Next morning J.C. was already downstairs, chatting brightly with the caretakers of the house and having a big plate of..well..everything..pancakes..eggs..bacon..ham..spuds.&nbsp; "Your man here..he sure can eat" she says when Kate comes down
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:43:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt infinitely better after her night of deep sleep -- and somehow, she knew the baby felt better, too, strange as that still was.<br><br>She smiled at their hostess' comment.&nbsp; "Yes, he certainly can," she said, fondly, sitting down next to him and taking his hand.&nbsp; "Could I have some of the eggs and bacon also, please?" she asked, her stomach suddenly growling, making her laugh and bite her lip.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:46:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The host smiles and nods.."Of course deary.&nbsp; Your husbind was telling us that you were on a long trip..across the country to see all the sights.."&nbsp; J.C. smiles, his mouth full..<br><br>"Oh go on and finish up.. he said that you have had quite abit of adventure.." J.C. smiles again..giving abit of a shrug.<br><br>Emily comes down eventually too, rubbing her head after the shower.. "It was cold."&nbsp; <br><br>"Oh..deary yes.. with this many guests.. you got to get up early for the warm showers..but never mind..it does a person good..very refreshing"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 18:55:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Angie rolled her eyes at this, but sat down and dove into the food.&nbsp; Kate was looking at J.C. in faint alarm, wondering what he'd been saying, but it had to have been all right, since everyone was so comfortable and normal.&nbsp; "Yesterday was an awfully long day, that's for sure," she said, keeping her remarks neutral.<br><br>"Yes, we're just playing tourist.&nbsp; Just a spur of the moment kind of thing.&nbsp; I think everyone should really explore the country at least once in their lives."&nbsp; She tucked into her own food, ravenous, and thought with a sigh that soon she'd be fat...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-11-2007, 23:06:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(time passes)<br><br>Their journeys lead then across the country, then back again, and finally up north into Canada.&nbsp; Crossing the border in the middle of the prairies was easy - there wasn't even a border guard.&nbsp; And as quickly as it had arisen, the majority of the ferver over the 'second coming' was passed - religated to tabloids.<br><br>Still..there were one or two close encounters, and about a month in, Angie was left with her Cousin.&nbsp; By that point she had grown detached and distant - definately not feeling the support and affection JC and Kate had for each other, and resenting being brought into the affairs.<br><br>It was fall with the hints of snow in the air when their car died about 5 miles outside a small town in Manitoba.&nbsp; J.C. frowned.. "I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later.&nbsp; Umm.. this road is pretty dead..I don't think we should just wait here."&nbsp; Indeed there weren't even farms.. just a road that wound it's way slightly through a bush..miles from anywhere.&nbsp; "Maybe I should walk back to that small town.. the one with the moose?"&nbsp; J.C. had smiled..they had a monument of a 11 foot tall moose.. right in the center of town.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 01:28:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate still missed Angie, though she was relieved that her friend seemed to be out of danger at last.&nbsp; It really hadn't been fair to keep her mixed up in their problems, though it would have been nice to have a woman around to commiserate with about the problems and worries of pregnancy.&nbsp; Almost two months along now, she'd almost managed to get used to the occasional odd 'message' from the baby.&nbsp; Almost.<br><br>"That's a long walk," Kate said worriedly, though they didn't have many other options.&nbsp; Scraping by as they were, she wasn't even quite sure how they could afford to get the car fixed... but they'd have to.&nbsp; She wasn't confident enough to stay in one place for longer than a few days.&nbsp; "But I suppose you'll have to.&nbsp; I have no idea what's wrong," she added with a sigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 04:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looked back.. then reached to rub her tummy softly.&nbsp; "You shouldn't come.. it's going to be a long walk..and it's cold out.&nbsp; You keep saying yourself that we don't have warm clothing.. and we got to take care of her." he smiles..stroking her belly.. Kate getting soft warm feelings.. she always does whenever J.C. and the baby bond.<br><br>"I don't know either.. I always thought cars were magic." he smiles.."It won't take me too long."&nbsp; He reached into the backseat pulling out a couple blankets and wrapping them around Kate.&nbsp; "If someone drives by.. see if you can get a ride back to the town..don't worry..I'll be able to find you."<br><br>He leans to kiss her softly..his hand still on her tummy.. "I love you Kate" and then pulling the light jacket around himself, he steps out onto the road and starts to jog back down the road.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 04:51:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I think it's more that she's taking care of me," Kate said ruefully.&nbsp; "Be careful," she told him, even though she was starting to think nothing would ever stop him.&nbsp; But she couldn't quite stop worrying just the same.&nbsp; "I love you."<br><br>She smiled as he walked away and she snuggled into the blankets.&nbsp; She began to feel drowsy, not an uncommon thing these days, and soon closed her eyes, reasoning she might as well take advantage of the enforced break to take a nap.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 12:59:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. walked/jogged back towards the town.&nbsp; He didn't notice the cart that had pulled off of the road.. the simple folk having hid it well.. <br><br>After they had sured that J.C. had gone, the simple buggy left the gully and returned to the road.. the horse-drawn cart pulling up beside the broken down car.<br><br>Kate is woken by the baby stirring.. several warning kicks..then there is a tap tap tap at the window.&nbsp; A tall stark looking man in simple black clothing taps his horse-whip on the window.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 15:09:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's a little late to warn me now," Kate muttered, snapping back to full wakefulness a moment before the tapping sounded on the window.&nbsp; She locked the doors instantly-- if he thought that was rude, too bad.&nbsp; Hoping that the baby was overreacting for once, she rolled the window down just enough to make herself heard.<br><br>"My husband's already gone for some help, thank you," she said first of all, hoping that the man was only trying to play good samaritan.&nbsp; "He should be back very soon."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 22:49:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The men look at each other and nods. "That is right.. he sent us.&nbsp; You are to come with us.&nbsp; Please unlock the door."<br><br>The one's expression is plain to see that he realizes she won't be unlocking the door, he nods to the other who slowly walks back to the cart.&nbsp; "Please.. unlock the door.&nbsp; Do not make this difficult upon yourself."<br><br>The other picks up a 2 foot long wooden club.. who knows what it's real purpose is..and starts approaching the car.&nbsp; "Do not make us do this the hard way." no attempt to mask the threat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 22:55:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate froze as the man approached with the club.&nbsp; Were they seriously going to beat their way into the car?&nbsp; She couldn't take the chance -- if they did, she'd be hurt, and she couldn't risk anything happening to the baby.<br><br>"What do you want?" she asked shakily, moving slowly to obey.&nbsp; She kept the blankets around herself and made no sudden movements, unsure of how on edge the men were.&nbsp; All she could do right now was hope that J.C. would find them, soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 23:23:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she moved to unlock the door, he raised his hand. "I hoped you'd see reason.. we're taking you with us.&nbsp; C'mon out now."<br><br>It's a shame there was no other traffic.. the problem with being on the run is.. it's hard to cry out for help.&nbsp; Her tummy was giving more stern warnings now..but there arn't many options.<br><br>"That's right..you can bring your blanket with you.. just leave the keys in the car.. come back to the buggy."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 23:30:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Please, just tell me what you want," Kate said again.&nbsp; She doubted there'd be room to negotiate, but she still wanted to know what she might be in for.&nbsp; And she wanted to stall, to give J.C. time to realize they were in trouble.&nbsp; She kept moving as slowly as she thought she could get away with, buying as many seconds as she could.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 23:45:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				They never did touch her..but they corraled her to the buggy. "Get in the back" one opened the door..inside was simple wooden seats..and a blind.&nbsp; The one man got in, while the other climbed up on front.<br><br>Inside, he reached and drew the blinds, closing and latching the door..then the horse drawn buggy pulled back onto the road..and started moving away..leaving the car behind.<br><br>The man didn't say anything..didn't respond to anything.&nbsp; Looking close..his clothing was hand-made, and he had a long beard and long black hair.&nbsp; His skin was coarse and rough from working out in the elements, and his hands were large and strong.&nbsp; There was no mistaking that he was strong under all the conservative clothing.<br><br>WIth the blinds drawn it was impossible to see where she was going..and the wooden slat was far from comfortable.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-11-2007, 23:51:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate squirmed on the uncomfortable board, trying to use the motion to catch glimpses of what lay beyond the blinds.&nbsp; That didn't work, not well enough for her to catch sight of any landmarks, so she focused instead on their direction, and trying to keep track of the time.&nbsp; With any luck, J.C. would find them and make that unnecessary, but it might come in handy, and it was at least a good distraction.&nbsp; And she needed one, since they wouldn't even talk to her...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 13:21:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The bumpy ride seemed to go on and on, from time to time the buggy would change direction.&nbsp; The final stretch was particularly bumpy..and finally the wagon stopped.<br><br>The door was opened from the outside, and Kate was presented with a very 'down to earth' sight.&nbsp; Log cabins.. farmers fields.. and immediately before her.. a wooden shed.<br><br>"Come on." the older one says, nodding towards the shed.&nbsp; "The council will be meeting tonight."<br><br>Inside the shed is actually pretty empty.&nbsp; There is some commotion outside, and then the door opens and a couple other men come in.&nbsp; "You have her. " "Yes" "I'll get Daniel"<br><br>The men continue to guard Kate while another shows up.. this one carrying a heavy load.&nbsp; The lead turns.. "You going to cooporate.. or be difficult?" while the one starts to unwrap the neck collar and manacles..each connected to heavy chains.. opening up the 1/2 inch thick bindings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 17:31:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt a protesting flutter from the baby, but her own stomach was already fluttering enough at the sight of the manacles.&nbsp; "Look, you don't need to chain me up.&nbsp; Where could I possibly go?&nbsp; I won't run, I promise.&nbsp; I'd freeze to death before I could find help.&nbsp; Please, just tell me what you want and maybe we can work something out."<br><br>She stayed still, making no physical protest, but she had a horrible feeling words weren't going to do her any good at all...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 18:33:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One of the others present talked to the one who kidnapped Kate.&nbsp; "Silence the woman.. she should not be permitted to speak"<br><br>Without saying anything, he stepped back, and returned with a horsewhip.&nbsp; His expression was stern and unwavering.&nbsp; The baby was manic now.. the man reaching back and lashing out to whip Kate.&nbsp; Others.. younger boys..strapping farm lads stepped in, grabbing Kate's arms and lifted her up..turning her around to face the back of the shed.<br><br>THe crack of the whip sounded as the whip impacted her back again.. then again.. the cruel man lashing her ten times before her body is allowed to crumple to the ground.<br><br>From behind her the chinking of metal warned of the one holding the chains approaching.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 18:39:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate screamed as the first blow struck, the pain sharp and piercing, but then forced herself to be as silent as she could.&nbsp; She wouldn't put it past them to decide that screaming counted as speaking.&nbsp; They wouldn't even let her curl up to try to protect the baby -- she could only be thankful they confined their whipping to her back.<br><br>When it was over, she slipped down to the ground with barely a whimper.&nbsp; She was too stunned to feel the full pain yet, she supposed, though the welts were slowly beginning to burn fiercely.&nbsp; Now she curled up instinctively, trying desperately to soothe the baby.&nbsp; She made no other move.&nbsp; If they were determined to chain her, she could do nothing to stop them.<br><br>She focused all her thoughts on J.C.&nbsp; Whether he would be able to tell or not, she had no idea, but there was nothing else she could do for the moment, and she had to get away from these cruel men...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 18:49:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They came over, strong arms pulling her head back..pulling her long hair up.&nbsp; Cold metal is placed around her neck.. then others bring bolts up..using large metal tools to tightly bolt the collar on.&nbsp; Then one wrist.. already the neck collar pulling her down..it must weight 10 or 15 lbs alone.&nbsp; The wrist manacles are also bolted on.&nbsp; Finally the chain is brought over to a ring set in one of the main beams.&nbsp; A heavy padlock is locked in place.<br><br>Then slowly..all the men leave..leaving Kate alone...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 21:21:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was a relief to be left alone, but Kate already felt like she couldn't stand another minute under the weight of the chains, and with the sharp pains in her back.&nbsp; She wavered on her feet, trying and failing to find a way to lean against the wall without leaning against one of the welts.<br><br>Finally she found the least painful position and stayed there for a while, fighting for some semblance of calm.&nbsp; The baby was still frantic and terrified, and Kate had to try and soothe her somehow.&nbsp; "Think about daddy, sweetheart," she whispered, and followed her own advice, again focusing all her energy on J.C.&nbsp; He might have returned to the car by now, she thought hopefully, and once he found them gone, he would start searching.&nbsp; Perhaps then he would try to sense their thoughts.<br><br>She began to hum soothing songs under her breath, and finally the baby grew calmer -- though that might have been from exhaustion, Kate feared, and she felt a sudden stab of fury at their captors.&nbsp; At least she wasn't really showing yet, for she had a sudden conviction that if they knew she was pregnant, they would only treat her worse... "Daddy will find us, baby.&nbsp; He'll find us..." she murmured, slumping over a little further under the weight of the metal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:36:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				About an hour later, a couple returned to the shed.&nbsp; The man stood there with the whip while to older late teenage boys and a similiar aged girl came into the shed.&nbsp; No words were spoken - the boys coming over and grabbing Kate's arms to stand her up.&nbsp; The girl then approached and started to undo Kate's blouse.. over her arms were simple clothing like the rest of them wore.&nbsp; The man standing back ran his hand over the whip..almost daring her to protest.. or resist
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:48:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate drew breath to speak, remembering just in time that this would only bring another whipping, probably a worse one.&nbsp; But what did they intend to do?&nbsp; If it hadn't been for the girl's presence, she would have feared rape.&nbsp; Maybe they just didn't like her clothes?&nbsp; She prayed that was all.<br><br>She looked pleadingly at the girl, hoping against hope to find some sympathy from another woman.&nbsp; Again the baby stirred uneasily, and Kate fought for calm.&nbsp; She didn't resist, she didn't dare, but neither did she try to do anything to make it easier for them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:51:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The woman wouldn't meet Kate's eyes..but it was obvious there was little sympathy there.<br><br>Her clothing is stripped off, and then replaced with simple, abit scratchy..but functional clothing.&nbsp; For footware she had simple sandals.&nbsp; The man then nodded to one of the boys and tossed him a key from around his neck.&nbsp; The boy unlocked the padlock and took the chain like a leash..bringing it to the man.<br><br>"C'mon.&nbsp; Its time for prayer.&nbsp; You will be in prayer and sermen 5 times a day.&nbsp; You will learn how you have spoilt your life and beg god for forgiveness."&nbsp; he looked down at Kate and sneered as the others left the shed. "Get.." he snapped the whip with one hand..holding the chain with the other.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 22:56:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate tried to put on a brave show, but she couldn't help but flinch at the crack of the whip.&nbsp; The clothes scratched terribly, sending fire through the wounds on her back, and she bit back more than one cry as they dressed her and hauled her around.<br><br>She moved, reluctantly, now fighting off anger as well as despair.&nbsp; How dared they?&nbsp; She would hardly have believed so many people thought like this in this day and age, though she should have known.&nbsp; People so often gave in to fear and superstition.<br><br>She thought fiercely of J.C., the baby seeming to join in, and moved slowly after the man, flinching at every movement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:00:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was lead out into the compound.. it was very simple.. no wires..no electricity.. just kerosene lamps.&nbsp; SNAP..the whip cracked across her back. "Stop dawdl'n.&nbsp; You city folk are so cushy.. some errends and good hard work will cure that..and soon you will be praising the lord."<br><br>She's lead into what looks like a small school house, where another older man stands behind the teacher's dais.&nbsp; "Is this the wretch?"<br><br>"Aye... she is the despoiled one.&nbsp; The one who tainted all of mankind."<br><br>The preacher proceeds to preach..that is.. shout at Kate.. how blasphemous she is...reading heavily from the bible.. the second coming.. how only the pure yadda yadda.&nbsp; And whenever she'd turn or not look attentive..the man behind her would whip her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-11-2007, 23:53:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate cried out as the whip cracked again, tears coming to her eyes.&nbsp; So they wanted to brainwash her.&nbsp; That figured, unfortunately.&nbsp; But she wasn't going to be such an easy target as they seemed to think, especially not if they were going to insist on referring to her as 'the despoiled one'.<br><br>And their tactics were certainly not subtle, which was exhausting, but at least made it easier to resist their ridiculous arguments.&nbsp; But she quickly learned to keep up a show of attention, whatever it cost her.&nbsp; The shouting and the weight of the collar, not to mention the throbbing pain in her back, kept her from really listening all that closely, but she heard enough to know she wasn't missing anything.&nbsp; She thought determinedly of J.C. and the baby, and promised herself they would survive this no matter what.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:05:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This continued..evidently they had heard through the media of the 'coming' of J.C. .. and in their particular view they viewed Kate as having spoiled his return.. that he was to come back pure..and she had ruined that.<br><br>After the 2 hours of sermon, Kate's exhausted body was carried back to the shed.. deposited in the corner and chained up.&nbsp; An hour later a pan of gruel and a wooden cup of water is brought in.&nbsp; And after that..she's unchained and brought outside..placed infront of a large tub of dirty dishes.. the dishes of several households.. and with a whip to her back..is forced to wash their dishes..treated like a slave..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:19:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate managed to fall into an exhausted sleep until the food was brought in.&nbsp; It was singularly unappealing, but she made herself eat, if only for the baby's sake.&nbsp; She could hardly believe it when she was deposited in front of the dishes -- just the sermon was quite punishment enough, even besides the whipping.<br><br>She forced herself not to cry, just to work carefully and methodically.&nbsp; J.C. would be here soon, he'd have to be.&nbsp; He'd find them somehow, and until he did, she just had to get through one minute at a time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:24:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No matter how fast she worked, it seemed the task-master was never pleased..or perhaps her constant torment was part of the indoctrine.&nbsp; After the dishes, she was taken back to the sermon room.. and shouted at again.. this time her simple clothing was taken off her and her bare back whipped while she was sermonized.<br><br>The sun went down, and lamps were lit, and the long sermon of her guilt continued.. her tummy long since silenced into a dull ache.<br><br>Then outside..there was a shout.&nbsp; The sermon halted, then continued..the task master turning and opening the door..then stepping out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:34:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate huddled miserably, terrified that all this was doing horrible things to the baby.&nbsp; She was given no peace, no chance to try to soothe either the baby or herself, and it was all she could do not to break down into screams and sobs.<br><br>The shout from outside give her a sudden stab of hope.&nbsp; It was J.C., it had to be.&nbsp; He had to come for them soon, had to get them away form these terrible people.&nbsp; She waited, holding her breath, straining to hear what might be happening outside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:40:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That earned her a rap from the cane the preacher had.&nbsp; <br><br>The door opened.. "The others have come.&nbsp; Finish up preacher-man.&nbsp; We shall take the spoilt infront of everyone.. they shall all see her shame."<br><br>He steps aside and two of the boys come in, coming to her sides. "No.. leave her clothing.. she feels she can flaunt herself .. she will face this naked" he lashes out, the whip catching her across the side of the face..leaving a welt.&nbsp; <br><br>"Bring her out."<br><br>Outside more buggies..alot more.&nbsp; there must have been 20 or 30 buggies, and about 50 or 60 conservatively dressed families who were all coming out.&nbsp; When Kate was brought out, they started shouting and hissing at her.. some of the younger kids seeing their parents reaction and throwing small sticks and stones at Kate..something the adults didn't stop.&nbsp; Inside.. it felt like her baby was weeping.. not in pain..but weeping for them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:49:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was almost too worn out to care about her own humiliation, but for the baby's sake, she burned with indignation.&nbsp; It was a shock to see the children imitating their parents, learning such hate and intolerance from them, and she looked at them almost with despair in her eyes.<br><br>She curled up as much as they would let her.&nbsp; they would think she was trying to cover her nakedness, she supposed, but all she really wanted was to shield the baby from all this, somehow.&nbsp; That brought her closer to sobs than anything else -- the thought of what this was doing to her poor child.&nbsp; "J.C.," she said, making scarcely any sound, shivering as the abuse continued.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was easy enough..surprisingly..to shrug off the stones after the cruel whipping.&nbsp; And it was in this state that Kate felt the strange.. sensation.&nbsp; As if the air slipped apart for a moment.. then at the back of the crowd a person stepped into the lamp-light.<br><br>"Kate?" a voice called out, and the crowd of people started parting.<br><br>"HE HAS COME FOR HER!" roared the task-master.. then turning to nod to people on either side of him.&nbsp; "Be Steadfast..&nbsp; Ye cannot be harmed.. for Ye are the most devout of His followers.&nbsp; Ye shall be rewarded in the life after this one."&nbsp; Okay..not quite sure who he's talking too as J.C. started making his way through the crowd.. only at the last moment does a line of men step infront.. nearly locking elbows.. a wall of black suits and beards.<br><br>"I know ye don't understand.. lord.&nbsp; She is not of our way.. she has corrupted you.&nbsp; We shall punish her.. cleanse her.." the moment Kate moves the two men on either side yank back hard on the chains, and then the whip comes down hard across her chest and distended tummy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 03:58:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"J.C.!" Kate cried, heedless now of the whip.&nbsp; He was here, and everything would be all right now.&nbsp; Then the chains tugged at her, and she nearly fell -- but that was the least of her worries as the whip lashed out again.&nbsp; "No!" she screamed, struggling wildly against the men who held her.&nbsp; All she could think of was to get away, to get as far from the whip and the cruelty behind it as she possibly could.&nbsp; She had to protect the baby, whatever else happened...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 04:31:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was obviously confused by this.&nbsp; "Hey... Stop that.." his face took a look of horror as the man whipped Kate's chest and stomach. "NO!!!!"<br><br>A crash of thunder echoed his words.<br><br>"YES!&nbsp; She is impure.. she is corrupt and evil.. she has corrupted you..&nbsp; She will be punished.. clensed.." the whip comes down again... J.C. clenching.. wind picking up suddenly.. the trees rustling and wood creaking from the buggies and houses.. the crowd stirs.<br><br>"NOOOOOO" he says again.. finally the men descending on him.. grabbing up..pulling him to the front to face Kate.. face her humiliation infront of the crowd.<br><br>"Say it... wench.. tell him of your impurities.. your vileness... your taint.&nbsp; Tell him of your uncleanness.. your unholyness.." the whip comes down again.. angry red welts along her body... <br><br>The wind is growing stronger..and J.C. is trembling now..held back by 4 men..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 04:38:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, stop, stop!" Kate cried, still struggling and trying to turn her body away from the slashing whip.&nbsp; "Let me go!"&nbsp; She was hardly even aware of the ominous wind, thinking only of her child's torment.&nbsp; She had to protect her, had to get away.&nbsp; The men were strong, but they were hard-pressed to hold her, her fear and desperation giving her strength.&nbsp; The man with the whip snarled, angry at her resistance, but she only struggled harder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 13:23:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt the surge.. it rippled through her body, giving her strength.&nbsp; Snapping her arms forward, the boys went flying towards the crowd.&nbsp; Lightning crashed down, the concussive force mixing with the wind as two of the nearby houses implode.<br><br>"NOOOOOO" J.C. stands with his hands outstretched.. the men infront of him flying back like rag-dolls.&nbsp; The lanterns blazed brightly, fire escaping from the glass containing them.. each one turning into mini red fireballs, casting the night in a red glint.<br><br>To the side, the ring-leader screamed and battled with the long black snake which the whip had turned into.. the snake coiling around his body and battling to bite him.<br><br>Kate falls to the ground no longer held, and looks up to see something out of a movie.&nbsp; The courtyard is lit in red.. the lanterns setting fire.. the red..not yellow..fire spreading slowly.&nbsp; Lightning strikes are systematically destroying the houses and buggies and many of the people are running or fighting with snakes..every time one grabbed a pitchfork or hoe it would twist back and attempt to bite them.&nbsp; And through the smoke and flying debris J.C. walked towards her.. his arms outstretched... his face contorted into rage.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 13:53:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For an instant, Kate didn't even recognize the father of her child.&nbsp; The gentle J.C., who had barely even understood what hate was when she first met him, was now fury incarnate, bringing fire and terror.<br><br>She curled up on the ground, hands protectively over the baby, her body a mass of pain.&nbsp; This was not quite the rescue she'd expected... but frightening as he was, this was still J.C.&nbsp; He would help them.&nbsp; She just had to hope that this rage would pass, soon...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:29:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By this time many of the people were running, or lying on the ground.&nbsp; It would be hard to imagine.. but if the snakes were venomous.. they would be dead.<br><br>And J.C. continued.&nbsp; Even though no one stood between him and Kate, he continued his slow walk.. around them the lanterns exploding in angry red flame.. as people would try to flee between buildings the fire would spread supernaturally.. corralling them..trapping them.&nbsp; <br><br>Lightning crashed..causing screams as exploding buildings sent shrapnel into the bodies.. somehow never around Kate.. but this wasn't a defensive reaction.. the ground..the weather.. J.C... was punishing those all around him.<br><br>J.C. walked up.. standing over Kate.. his arms outstretched.. fire and fury blazed about and an unfamiliar scent... brimstone.. filled the air.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:38:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate looked up at him, and couldn't stop trembling, forgetting even the pain in her fear.&nbsp; "J.C.," she said pleadingly, trying to find anything of his usual self in his face, any of the love and tenderness she had always seen before in his eyes.&nbsp; "J.C., stop this, please.&nbsp; Stop!"&nbsp; and she reached up to him with a shaking hand, her eyes still searching his face in something like desperation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:41:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looked down.. saw Kate.. naked.. chained.. with welts across her body from the whip.&nbsp; "NO... No Kate.. They were wrong.. they HURT you."<br><br>His hands moved like they were playing notes on some grand piano..except palms reaching upwards, and more lightning crashed around them.. the houses and bugglies long destroyed.. destroying wells..trees.. anything that represented the people who did this to Kate.<br><br>"They did this.. not me.." fire rose higher.. and Kate saw a glimpse of the contained power.&nbsp; His hands clenched and the fire bubbled and expanded to a massive conflaguration.. the wind whipping it into mini fire tornados.. the sound of crying and screaming long dying out.. only the wind and sounds of the raw fury of the natural elements.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:44:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head, crying tears of fear and frustration.&nbsp; "I know they were wrong, I know.&nbsp; But this isn't the way to punish them!" she cried.&nbsp; "Please stop, you're scaring us!"&nbsp; She kept her hand out to him, the other pressed against her abdomen protectively, her eyes pleading with him.&nbsp; "Please," she said again, wishing only that he would stop this and put his arms around her, just tell her that everything was all right now...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:47:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Did they stop.. when you pleaded with them.&nbsp; You were INNOCENT.. they are NOT"<br><br>Fire and fury raged around them.. the night sky black.. clouds whipping up.. then his hands dropped.. the fire evaporated...only leaving a couple small normal yellow fires burning.&nbsp; All around them the amish village was reduced to splinters.. and even though before there were over fifty people..it was dead silent except for falling splinters of wood.<br><br>J.C. hugged Kate.. "Don't ever be afraid..I could never hurt you.&nbsp; But they need to be punished.. " he closed his eyes..obviously fighting his inner demons.. "Kate.. they all should be punished.. they force us to run.. they hurt you." his hand reached up to very lightly stroke a welt across her face.. his touch soothing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:53:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate clung to him with relief as the chaos faded, still shivering.&nbsp; "No... J.C., listen.&nbsp; They should be punished, but not like this.&nbsp; They-- they don't know what they're doing, they're all crazed over their religion."&nbsp; She paused, looking around and wondering, with dull horror, if they were now all dead.<br><br>"Please, just -- I just need you to make me feel better.&nbsp; Us.&nbsp; The baby... I think she's all right, but she-- she was so scared, and I couldn't help her.&nbsp; Please, just hold on.&nbsp; Don't let go."&nbsp; Her tears began anew, and she held onto him with the last of her strength.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 18:58:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He hugged her.. crouching down and nuzzling his head.. "I'm sorry.. this shouldn't have happened to you.. it's my fault.. they should be punished.. they HURT you.. that's not right." he hugs her tight.."Please be okay.." he felt her starting to sob..and that pulled at his heart strings more.&nbsp; <br><br>Overhead clouds started forming, and a gentle rain started to fall..putting out the fires.. a cool soothing rain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-11-2007, 19:41:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm all right now, I'm all right," Kate said shakily, though she was still crying.&nbsp; "It wasn't your fault.&nbsp; Please, just help me make sure the baby's all right.&nbsp; I'm worried about her."&nbsp; It was more that she was terrified, but she didn't want to risk setting J.C. off again, now that he was finally calming down.&nbsp; She took his hand and rested it over the slight bump of her stomach, trying again to sense their daughter's presence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 03:36:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. reached.. stroking Kate's tummy..his fingers moving over the welts which were left.. "I'm sorry..." he whispers.."This shouldn't have happened to you."<br><br>The baby seems to ignore what has happened before..overjoyed to sense her father's touch.&nbsp; She started giving warm feeling.. warm happy feelings..even though they knelt in the middle of the conflagration.<br><br>"We need to find you some clothing.." J.C. says at last.. "I couldn't find anyone to fix the car.. but I sensed...something was wrong.. it was weird..like it was muted..or hidden."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 05:53:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I'm so glad you're all right," Kate whispered to the baby, still clinging to J.C. with her other hand.&nbsp; Only when he mentioned clothes did she realize how cold she was, shivering more from that now than from fear.<br><br>She shook her head, confused at his comments.&nbsp; "I was trying and trying to let you know I needed help... but I'm not even sure how this works.&nbsp; I just kept thinking about you, as hard as I could."&nbsp; Her tears finally slowed, and she looked around again.&nbsp; "Are they -- are they... dead?" she asked, afraid of the answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 13:50:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looked around and then held her closer. "Don't think about that.. where are your clothing..what did they do to you.. what were they doing to you.." he took off his coat and wrapped it around her shoulders..looking around.&nbsp; The place had literally been reduced to splinters...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 15:08:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate's heart sank, realizing what that answer meant.&nbsp; Terrible as they'd been to her, she still didn't want anyone's death on her conscience.<br><br>She focused on the more practical things, trying to calm herself down.&nbsp; The baby seemed happy enough now, but Kate still had to think about her well-being, too.&nbsp; "I.. don't know, they took my clothes... I don't know where they put them."<br><br>She took a deep breath, trying to speak calmly and logically.&nbsp; "They said you were the Messiah... and I had corrupted you."&nbsp; She bit her lip, remembering that she had once thought the very same thing.&nbsp; "They wanted to-- to convert me, basically."&nbsp; She didn't look around anymore, keeping her eyes fixed on him.&nbsp; Whatever had happened to her former captors, she was sure she didn't want to see it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 15:17:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He frowned.. "Why do people think like that.. it doesn't make any sense.. " he frowned.. "I'm sorry Kate.. but I do not regret.. they hurt you.." <br><br>He looked around, shivering alittle, and then started to guide Kate away from the epicenter of the destruction.. keeping her attention on him.&nbsp; Luckily most of the wreckage was debris from the buildings.. but there were bodies..twisted at unnatural angles amidst the wreckage.<br><br>"I wish I could just take us back.. but it doesn't work that way.. I can't.. do that.. you understand.. right?"&nbsp; he shivers.."It's such a far way back to the car."&nbsp; he frowns.. leading Kate back towards the road..the Amish site devistated.. but he doesn't want to stick around to rummage for stuff.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 15:27:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No," Kate said quietly, shaking her head.&nbsp; "It doesn't make any sense."<br><br>She leaned heavily on his arm, still almost too exhausted to stand, as much from shock as from the treatment she'd received.&nbsp; "I know you can't," she replied, still in the same quiet voice, almost without expression.&nbsp; She winced, her bare feet already starting to hurt, but she didn't say anything, only walked on determinedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 17:17:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The journey to the road was longer then it should have been.. and barefoot Kate's feet were freezing..J.C. too was cold without his coat.<br><br>As they got to the street J.C. suddenly reached for Kate.. there was a sudden burst of sensation from her tummy.. draining her of nearly all her energy.&nbsp; "Kate.. I felt that..what happened?" J.C. asked.. slowly lowering Kate to the ground to rest for a moment.. then on the road.. a car crested the rise.. out in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night.. a car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 17:25:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate gasped, feeling a sudden stab of panic.&nbsp; It was the baby, it had to be, but what in the world was she doing?&nbsp; "I-- I don't know," Kate said weakly.&nbsp; She turned to look at the car, wondering confusedly if the baby had somehow managed this.&nbsp; This kid was going to be a handful, that much was sure... "But I think maybe we're rescued," she added, managing a faint smile.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 19:18:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. frowned.. "She shouldn't do that.." he murmered.. then at the last minute standing up and waving his hands.<br><br>The car pulled to the side, some music sounding as the window wheeled down.&nbsp; Inside it looked like a couple of teens.&nbsp; "Hey dude.. do you know where we can crash for the night?&nbsp; We're sortof lost."<br><br>"I'm sorry..but we're lost too.. we lost our car..and .. " he trails off..looking down to Kate for some help.&nbsp; How do you explain that you were kidnapped by the Amish..only to have them all punished in a holy conflaguration?<br><br>"Hey.. no problem.. c'mon with us..we're heading across the country.. we can take you whereever you need to go."&nbsp; He smiles.. "I'm Adam... this is my girlfriend... Eveline.."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-11-2007, 19:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm Kate," she introduced herself, deciding the best thing was not to offer any further explanation of their wretched state unless their rescuers pressed for one.&nbsp; She hadn't missed their names, though, and sent a faintly scolding thought towards the baby.&nbsp; "And this is J.C.&nbsp; We really appreciate you stopping," she added fervently, if tiredly.<br><br>J.C. helped her into the back seat, and she did her best to cover herself up modestly with his jacket.&nbsp; "We were going across country ourselves, until the car died," she added.&nbsp; The instant she sat down, though, she was nearly half-asleep, leaning over to rest against J.C.'s shoulder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:34:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. helped Kate into the back.. they had alot of bags and such back there and it was a tight squeeze, but J.C. enjoyed being close.<br><br>"Oh my god!" Eveline as she got a closer look at Kate.&nbsp; "What happened to your face.. your clothing." she turned and took Adam's leg.."We should go to the police.."<br><br>J.C. leaned forward.."We can't.&nbsp; Thanks.. but..it's very complicated.."<br><br>"Ooh..don't worry" Adam leaned back.. "We're good.. no police.. we should take you someplace tho.. you don't want to get infected."<br><br>J.C. looked away.."We don't have any money.. well..we have alittle back at the car.. we've been earning our keep doing odd jobs as we travelled."&nbsp; The young couple nodded.."Yeah..so have we.. we were here looking for one of those amish cheese shops.. just had this strange.. .urge to go looking."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:41:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was still exhausted, but roused herself as they started talking -- especially when they mentioned looking for an Amish store.&nbsp; "If it isn't too far to the car... maybe you could take us back there, please, and we could get our money.&nbsp; I-- I don't think there are any shops like that around here anyway."&nbsp; She shook a little, hanging on to J.C. tightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:50:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two of them talked quietly among themselves then nodded. "Okay.. no problem."&nbsp; The directions of where there car were given..it's about 50 minute drive.. and as the car pulls back onto the road Kate finds it only too easy to drift off in J.C.'s arms.<br><br>When Kate awoke..she found herself laying in a bed.&nbsp; There were blankets drawn and she was alone.&nbsp; <br><br>Looking around she would find herself in what appeared to be a cheap motel room.&nbsp; There was a small TV - the sort with turn dial channels.. and a small bathroom out to the back.&nbsp; A single door lead out, and the window blinds looked perhaps 30 years old.&nbsp; By the base of the TV her bags from the car were left..along with J.C.'s
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-11-2007, 00:59:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate could hardly believe she'd slept so soundly -- though she supposed the baby's little trick, on top of the simple fact that she was pregnant in the first place explained that.&nbsp; But what she really didn't like was waking up alone.&nbsp; "J.C.?" she called.&nbsp; She sat up gingerly, testing her wounds and her sore muscles carefully before she pushed them too hard.&nbsp; "Where are you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 13:18:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was no answer to the call.. the small cheap hotel room empty.&nbsp; <br><br>There was a sudden low scream.. then a rhythmic thumping.. thump.. thump.. her heart?&nbsp; No..wait..it's the hotel room beside them.&nbsp; Another loud scream.. more thumping over and over as the couple gets going at it.<br><br>Then suddenly the door opens.. J.C. standing there...followed by Adam and Eveline.. carrying a paper bag smelling of fast-food breakfest.&nbsp; "Ooh.. Kate.. you're awake." he says softly..then raises the bags.."Surprise.. I got breakfest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 15:36:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate jumped in panic at the first sound, then sighed and rolled her eyes as she realized what it was.&nbsp; She flinched again as the door opened, just as she was about to call out again for J.C., and sighed in relief now.&nbsp; "Oh, I'm starving," she said without thinking, realizing a beat later that it was true.&nbsp; The baby was stirring now as well, and demanding food.<br><br>She sat up carefully, stiff and sore, faintly embarrassed at how she must look.&nbsp; "Thank you so much for your help," she said to Eveline and Adam, looking hopefully at the bag in J.C.'s hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 21:05:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. came over, and opened up his bag.&nbsp; Typical fare from fast food breakfest.. but after the last day.. any food is great food.<br><br>"Ooh.. hey no problem.." Adam smiles.."You know J.C. and you are okay.. when we left..it was sortof just this whim..and everyone we met.. well..no one really understood just..wanting to go out and travel.&nbsp; But you two.. "<br><br>"Yeah..we've just feel..you know..like the groove.." Eveline chimes in..then blushes.."I sound like a hippy freak."<br><br>J.C. comes over and sits, reaching to rub Kate's belly softly.<br><br>"So..have you named her yet?" Eveline asks.. her eyes on Kate's tummy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-11-2007, 21:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate blushed at suddenly being the center of attention and shook her head.&nbsp; "No, we're still talking about that.&nbsp; I see the proud father couldn't resist bragging," she added, with a fond smile at J.C.<br><br>"We'll have to settle down later, so we might as well travel and see things now," she added, pulling out some hash browns from the bag.&nbsp; "Perfect, I've been craving something greasy," she said with a smile, diving into the food.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>13-11-2007, 00:59:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The other girl giggles. "Well.. you can sortof tell you're pregnant."<br><br>Everyone ate breakfest together.. and finally the conversation got around to money.<br><br>"Mm.. so far Kate and I have just been driving as far as we can..and then when we're low..we'd stop and find odd'jobs.. alot of farms are helpful..actually everyone has been."&nbsp; Kate could suspect that J.C. was using his power..but there was no denying that the average common folk just liked him..and wanted to help him.<br><br>Unfortunately their money was low..they wouldn't be able to pay to fix the car..&nbsp; not by a long-shot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-11-2007, 01:07:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe it's time to start looking for a place to settle for a while, anyway," Kate mused.&nbsp; She hadn't minded the travelling, but she didn't feel safe now, and a little place of their own was starting to sound good.&nbsp; "I could use a rest, even if it's just for a few weeks," she admitted, shivering faintly as she remembered her ordeal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 03:31:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nodded..agreeing. "But..I thought we had to keep moving.&nbsp; We could pause here.. try to get the car fixed.." J.C. always had such good luck with 'common folk'... everyone just instantly liked him..and trusted him..and would have him do odd jobs for some cash to keep them going.<br><br>"Well..we could afford to wait with you..you know..until everything is set." Eveline chips in.. looking over to Adam.&nbsp; "You guys are really great." <br><br>J.C. nods..then looks to Kate.."Should I try to go find something?"<br><br>(wanna skip forward..another couple months.. ?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>15-11-2007, 22:53:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As it turned out, it took a couple of weeks to earn enough to fix the car in any case, so Kate got her rest, and her wounds were nearly all gone by the time they packed up to leave again.&nbsp; Adam and Eveline did stick with them, the two cars travelling together now for extra safety in case of trouble, which relieved Kate greatly.<br><br>A couple of months later, the four of them had settled into temporary jobs in a smallish tourist town.&nbsp; J.C. and Kate were working and staying at a bed and breakfast -- he did repairs and odd jobs, while Kate helped in the kitchen -- and their friends found jobs helping to close some of the attractions that shut down for the winter.<br><br>Kate was doing much better now, relaxed again after her ordeal, and turned out to be one of those women who fairly glowed during pregnancy, which frequently attracted lots of fascinated, doting attention from other women.&nbsp; And the baby seemed to be flourishing, if as sarcastic as ever, something which still worried Kate.&nbsp; Once that baby learned to talk, there would be no stopping her, she feared.&nbsp; But in every other respect, she was just happy, more content than she'd ever thought she could be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 13:11:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. too was getting used to 'life'... to the point he assumed this was normal - even though they just worked temporary jobs.. he was so very content... and their host family just loved having them.&nbsp; Instead of using the B&amp;B rooms, they were using a more spartan room in the back - but it was more then enough for their needs.<br><br>Kate was in the kitchen - J.C. out the back when Adam's car drove up, the car skidding to a halt.&nbsp; The baby gave a little warning kick as a young boy - not looking old enough to drive - rushed into the Kitchen.&nbsp; "Miss Kate.. Miss Kate.. come quick.. there's been an accident at the carnival."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-11-2007, 16:53:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate didn't need the baby's kick to help her panic.&nbsp; She immediately started taking off her apron, throwing a towel over the bowl of cookie dough she'd been working on.&nbsp; She threw open the back door and called out J.C.'s name.&nbsp; "Hurry, we have to go!&nbsp; It's an emergency!"<br><br>"Who is it?&nbsp; What happened?" she asked the boy as she reached for her coat.&nbsp; She was very definitely pregnant now, and she'd had to buy a maternity coat as well as clothes, but thankfully she wasn't yet so big as to make moving awkward.&nbsp; She waited impatiently for J.C. to appear, looking fearfully at the boy for his answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 13:07:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. was at the backdoor when Kate opened it.. as if he already knew.&nbsp; "What happened.. why are you so upset?" he asked.. not paying any attention to the boy. <br><br>"Hurry..come quick.&nbsp; The ride broke..and Adam is trapped.. and hurt.. hurry.. Eve said you were their family..."<br><br>They drive quickly back to the small county fair where a large crowd has gathered.. including the local police and the local doctor.&nbsp; They need to muscle their way through the crowd towards the open circle surrounding the 'Zipper'.. the faint tang of blood in the air.&nbsp; Then underneath..there is a old sheet over a body'shaped object.. stained blood..along with some blood in one of the gears where they apparently got trapped and yanked off the platform.&nbsp; Nearby Eveline is sobbing hysterically.. and there are several police and doctors around.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 14:05:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, no, no," Kate breathed.&nbsp; They were too late.&nbsp; For a moment she was transfixed by the sight, holding tightly to J.C.'s arm and staring in unblinking horror.&nbsp; Then she heard Eveline's hysterics and snapped out of her trance, going over to the sobbing woman and putting her arms around her.<br><br>She couldn't think of anything to say -- right now, comforting words were impossible, unthinkable.&nbsp; All she could do was to let Eveline cry, rocking her gently as though she were a child.&nbsp; The baby, too, was giving off waves of sadness, and soon Kate was crying as well, quietly but with deep pain.<br><br>She looked at J.C., still holding the mourning woman tightly, eyes wide with shock and misery.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:42:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. just watched in horror..then in sadness.&nbsp; The crowd kept being hysterical as he stood, holding Kate and reaching an arm around Eveline.&nbsp; <br><br>"I'm so sorry Eveline.." he says softly.. trying to give calming emotions..although not much can dent the depths of Eveline's shock and horror.<br><br>Then it's almost as if Kate's tummy gives a coherent thought.. an accusation aimed at J.C.<br><br>J.C. turns and looks at Kate, then down lower..touching her belly.."I cannot.. it is not proper.."&nbsp; Another even angrier sensation.. <br><br>J.C. reaches with his other hand to hug Kate's belly.. although it's getting more and more upset..almost like telling Kate to pull away.. to go over to help Adam herself..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-11-2007, 23:47:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate flinched at the sudden anger -- as the baby grew, so too did her emotions, becoming just a little stronger every day, and now she was more intense than Kate had ever felt before.&nbsp; She also put a hand to her stomach, looking helplessly at J.C.&nbsp; Much as the baby was trying to compel her to, she didn't move, still holding on to Eveline comfortingly, but now her eyes were fixed on J.C., searching his face for answers to the questions she didn't dare ask in front of Eveline.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>20-11-2007, 23:51:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. looked up at Kate.. shaking his head.."No.. you can't Kate.&nbsp; It's not right.. it's not proper..it's not the way it's meant to be"<br><br>"What isn't?" Eveline burst out.. "You KNEW about this.. you can DO something about this.." she looked up at both Kate and J.C. "You can HELP?&nbsp; God..please..help him.. Adam...."<br><br>Another almost physically painful kick as the baby stirred. 'go over to him....' insisted her child.. 'help him... help Eveline..'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-11-2007, 00:00:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was shaking her head as well, but before she could speak, the baby landed a good hard kick and she couldn't help but flinch, momentarily distracted.&nbsp; "No, I can't-- I mean... Oh, I don't understand this any more than you do," she finally said, giving Eveline a squeeze.&nbsp; "I don't know what to do..."<br><br>She trailed off miserably, torn between her own instincts and the baby's insistence on one side, and J.C.'s denial on the other.&nbsp; He wouldn't refuse without an excellent reason, she knew that, but this was all getting too far-reaching and philosophical for her.&nbsp; "What should we do?" she asked, meeting J.C.'s eyes.&nbsp; "We have to do something."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 13:24:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. solemnly shook his head.&nbsp; "No.. we don't have to do anything.. we can't do anything.&nbsp; It's not right.."<br><br>There was a frustraited kick.. definate defiance from Abigail.&nbsp; "Do it..." she was practically insisting.&nbsp; So was Eveline.. "Yes you can... if you can do anything to save Adam..then do it.. what sort of god would let him die.. it's an accident..it's not his fault.. please..what did we do wrong..what did I do wrong.. please.." <br><br>She let go of Kate and clutched at J.C. starting to beg..which gave Kate an opportunity to pull away from his hands to go to Adam's body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 15:13:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, Abby, baby, don't do this to me," Kate murmured, rubbing her stomach absently.&nbsp; She couldn't bear Eveline's suffering, imagining all too vividly how she would feel if anything happened to J.C.&nbsp; On the other hand, what if helping them meant something terrible would happen elsewhere, something that might literally affect the whole world?&nbsp; Bringing the dead back to life was a huge thing, not to be done lightly.<br><br>But Abby's insistence was painful, in more ways than one.&nbsp; How could you explain to any child that sometimes people had to die, especially when there was something that could be done?<br><br>Without realizing it, as these thoughts spun round and round through her head, she'd begun walking closer to the covered body, slowly but steadily, like a sleepwalker.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>27-11-2007, 23:10:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. reached out, but Eveline was there infront of him, clutching to him..begging..nearly hysterical to get him to do something.<br><br>And it's almost as if Abigail was taking over.. "Yes.. go to Adam.. we can make it all right.. we can make everything all better.. then everyone would be happy"<br><br>One of the people helping with him looked at Kate.. "Are you.. a nurse?&nbsp; I don't think we can help him.. he's.. he's.. passed.."<br><br>Behind her Eveiline was hitting J.C. with frustraition.. sobbing uncontrollably now as the sirens sounded in the distance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 00:27:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Abby, I don't know if we should do this," Kate whispered.&nbsp; Her mind was still racing, but no sooner did she make one decision then she started questioning herself and almost immediately decided the opposite.&nbsp; "What if this doesn't make everything all right?&nbsp; What if something else terrible happens?"<br><br>She looked back at J.C., pleading, confused, but kept walking, still hardly even aware she was doing so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 02:34:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The feeling kept pulling Kate more and more forward.. as if it was too stubborn to listen to any arguements.<br><br>There was a squeal behind Kate, and J.C. had finally managed to get by..reaching to slowly lower Eveline down to the ground.. she was somehow unconscious as J.C. quickly closed.. his hands outstretched.<br><br>It was almost like a pulling now..for Kate to lean down.. to touch Adam.. don't let J.C. stop us.. go go go do it do it now now now..
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 02:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate started to lean over, then stopped, then moved again, then finally managed to stop herself once and for all.&nbsp; She turned to look at J.C., confused and frustrated.<br><br>"What will happen if we do this?" she demanded, keeping her voice down but almost hissing the words between clenched teeth.&nbsp; Abby's pull was hard to resist, and for an instant Kate panicked at the thought of what she'd be like as a toddler.&nbsp; "Seriously, tell me.&nbsp; You keep saying we can't, but <em>why not</em>?"&nbsp; She gripped his hands hard, almost angry.&nbsp; "Tell me why not, why I shouldn't just let Abby do this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 13:20:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. reached Kate, and wrapped his arms around her. "You can't do this.. it's not right..it's not proper.&nbsp; You can't change.. what's the best way to describe it.. destiny.. " he reached to hug Kate even as Abi was almost throwing a tantrum.. "Kate.. you are not god.. you can't change what is not meant to be."<br><br>"NO!" Abi almost screams.. "I /CAN/ change" trying to will Kate to reach over and prove it.<br><br>(heh heh.. imagine going through her rebellious teenage years too)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 15:40:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt almost literally torn in two.&nbsp; The baby was truly having a fit, and her own instinct was to help anyway.&nbsp; If J.C. hadn't been holding on to her, she'd already have given in and let Abby try whatever it was she thought she could do.<br><br>"You healed that little boy," she whispered, looking up at him desperately.&nbsp; "You changed his destiny.&nbsp; How is this any different?&nbsp; Maybe the destiny is that you should be here to save him!"&nbsp; She clutched at her stomach, feeling each of Abby's kicks distinctly.&nbsp; "What if it was me lying there, or you?"&nbsp; She felt cold panic at even the thought, and felt a sudden, cutting empathy with poor Eveline.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 18:58:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head.. "That's different.. and Kate.. don't say that.&nbsp; You know it would tear me in two..but I couldn't do anything.. it's not the way it's meant to be."&nbsp; He then crouched down, reaching to her tummy..stroking.. "Abi.. please.. calm down.. you're distressing your mother.&nbsp; There is nothing that can be done.. there is nothing that we can do."<br><br>Of course Abi has differnet thoughts about that.. and since she's not getting her way turns from urging Kate to just throwing a fit.. kicking..and mentally screaming as long as she can.<br><br>Through the crowd the first paramedics get over..some going to Eveline who is lying unconscious.. some to Adam..and a couple over here.."Are you two alright.. please..we need you to move back.."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-11-2007, 19:40:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was sobbing openly, wracked by both guilt and the baby's screams.&nbsp; She knew no one else could hear, and tried not to look like a crazy woman plagued by voices, but it wasn't easy.&nbsp; None of this was.<br><br>"Are you sure?&nbsp; Are you absolutely sure?&nbsp; Can't we do anything at all?&nbsp; He's so young, he's such a good person..."&nbsp; She shook her head, clinging weakly to J.C. as Abby raged, heedless of the paramedics asking them to move.&nbsp; "There has to be something!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 03:00:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. paused.. just for a moment.. showing that there /WAS/ something that could be done.&nbsp; <br><br>"DO IT" insisted her belly... DO IT DO IT NOW NOW NOW<br><br>"Excuse me, ma'am.. sir.. please.. we need you to move back."&nbsp; there were more paramedics here now..and a healthy crowd gathering.<br><br>"FINE!&nbsp; Eve.. help Eve.." Abi suddenly changed her mind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 19:02:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Confused, upset, and now exhausted on top of everything else, Kate almost reeled backwards a step, holding onto J.C. more tightly.&nbsp; Urging him to move with her, she headed back towards Eveline with something like relief -- at least this was something she could do with a clear conscience.<br><br>She knelt next to her friend, gently stroking her hair.&nbsp; It seemed cruel to try to wake her, to make her face the horrible truth again, so Kate instead simply tried to make her comfortable, letting her take whatever time in oblivion she might need to help her through this.&nbsp; "J.C., help me here, please," she said tensely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 19:45:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. is about to move over, when suddenly a warmth surged through her arms.&nbsp; For a moment Kate felt that instant connection.. the heat and warmth of life itself..surging from her tummy through her body and down her arms.&nbsp; And in an instant it's obvious what Abi did.<br><br>Eveline's eyes suddenly jerk awake - her body tensing painfully..then relaxing.&nbsp; Kate can't control her lips..it's a strange non-Kate who says.."go to him.."<br><br>Arms wrap around Kate.. J.C... from behind as the paramedics come by.. <br><br>Eveline pushes the paramedics aside, scrambling over to Adam.. still sobbing.. when she gets there, hugging him tight.. both Kate and J.C. can feel the sudden pulse of the transferred powers...<br><br>Adam... inhales sharply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 19:59:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Too late, Kate returned to herself, staring wide-eyed as Eveline, in her innocent grief, did what they hadn't dared to do.&nbsp; Kate grabbed J.C.'s hand tightly.&nbsp; In a little while, she would worry about the complications and consequences, both worldly and metaphyiscal, but right now, it was only the joyous reunion of two people who'd thought they'd lost each other.<br><br>Eveline held Adam tightly, still sobbing in stunned disbelief.&nbsp; The crowd paused, equally stunned, before a sudden murmur ran through them, everyone beginning to whisper uneasily about the sight before them.&nbsp; "It's a miracle," someone said, a little more loudly, and there were nods of agreement as Kate clung more closely to J.C.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 20:37:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thankfully most of the people thought the miracle comefrom Eve.<br><br>The paramedics checked again.."I must have missed the pulse .."&nbsp; in disbelief..and everyone was talkingnow.<br><br>Adam.. Eve.. they were just so very happy to be together.<br><br>J.C. hugged Kate close..closing his eyes..thankfully for once they weren't the center of attention
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-12-2007, 21:24:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate was silent for a long time, listening to the talk around them, the wonder, the confusion, even some faint fear and uneasiness.&nbsp; Glad as she was that the spotlight wasn't on J.C. for this particular miracle, she was still beginning to worry about what might happen, to Eveline, to Adam, even to her own little family in karmic repayment for what the baby had done.<br><br>She listened to J.C.'s heart beating, still watching the strange scene unfold as the paramedics now moved the reunited couple away from the wreckage of the accident.&nbsp; "What's going to happen now?" she murmured, her voice quiet and filled with wonder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>02-12-2007, 00:23:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				People were already talking.. a couple people snapped pictures using their camera phone.<br><br>The paramedics were leading off Adam and Eveline giving J.C. and Kate opportunity to slip off.<br><br>"Nothing is going to happen.." J.C. is strangely silent..and overhead angry stormclouds are gathering.&nbsp; "That wasn't right tho.. that was.. that was not right"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-12-2007, 00:39:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate let J.C. guide her away from the crowd, though she glanced back several times, wondering and worrying.&nbsp; "Are you sure?&nbsp; No-- no divine retribution?" she asked, awkwardly, now glancing up at the sky.<br><br>Her hand was rubbing absently over her stomach, almost a nervous twitch.&nbsp; "I couldn't stop her.&nbsp; She just-- she just-- I was talking, but it wasn't me.&nbsp; There has to be a way to keep her from doing that," she said, though her voice was doubtful.&nbsp; How could they reason with Abby when she always just did everything that came into her head?<br><br>Abby herself was radiating smug happiness, which only made Kate more uneasy.&nbsp; They couldn't let things go on like this....
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>03-12-2007, 18:29:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. frowned at the divine retribution comment. "Kate.. it's not like that." he pauses.. "I know.. you are trying to deal with things in a way you can understand.. but sometimes.. things just arn't like that." he frowns again.."I'm sorry..I'm not explaining this well."<br><br>He reaches down to caress her belly.. "And you can stop her.. I know you are strong... you need to show her that you are strong.&nbsp; You are her mother..you will protect and guide her.<br><br>As they walk towards the exit.. Adam and Eveline already in the ambulance.. there is an almost taint of foulness.. the clouds dark.<br><br>"This isn't good.." J.C. murmers, his eyes downcast
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-12-2007, 18:43:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm... not that kind of strong," Kate murmured, putting her hand over his nervously.&nbsp; Abby seemed to be settling in for a nap, still smug and content, and blissfully ignorant of any lingering trouble.&nbsp; "I have to get used to this... learn how it works."<br><br>She shivered, looking up at the sky, uneasy at the strange sense of wrongness.&nbsp; "Are you sure?&nbsp; I mean, something's happening.&nbsp; Why is that happening?&nbsp; Is there something we can do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>04-12-2007, 00:10:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are so.. you always have been." he smiles, and caresses Kate's face.."Remember when you first hit me with the car.. you were strong then.. you are the same person now."<br><br>the skies continue to rumble onmiously..<br><br>"We've done enough...things need to just take their own course..."<br><br>They head back to the car, J.C. getting in the side.&nbsp; Instead of heading home he suggests they just go out for a ride.. to just be together and clear their heads.&nbsp; And within a couple hours the strange clouds start to dissipate.. but.. when they pull up to the hotel.. there is a police cruiser in the parking lot - parked infront of their unit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-12-2007, 00:23:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I still feel a little out of my depth with this stuff," Kate admitted.&nbsp; But they had each other, and they would get through it somehow, just as they'd survived everything else.<br><br>It wasn't the ride itself that made her feel better so much as the fact that the clouds slowly began to vanish, and she felt as though she could breathe a little more easily.&nbsp; But all her worry returned when they saw the police car.&nbsp; "Oh, now what?" she breathed, glancing nervously at J.C.&nbsp; "You'd better let me talk," she added, remembering how reluctant -- and terrible -- a liar he was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 00:49:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. held her hand.. "You arn't.. honestly..and you're going to be a wonderful mother."<br><br>He nods as they drive up, as the car parks a police officer gets out of the cruiser and walks towards them.<br><br>"Ma'am.. are you Katherine?&nbsp; Yes?&nbsp; I'm here to talk with you.. apparently you know Adam and Eveline Fletcher.&nbsp; The employers at the fair indicated that you are the closest thing to relatives they have."<br><br>There was something not good about the controlled neutral tone of the officer.. and J.C. reached to take Kate's hand.. sending soothing feelings.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 00:52:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We're friends of theirs, yes," Kate said, managing to sound concerned but not guilty.&nbsp; "We've been travelling together.&nbsp; Has something else happened?&nbsp; Adam is all right, isn't he?"<br><br>She squeezed J.C.'s hand, glad of his presence even if he couldn't necessarily help her talk their way out of this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 04:38:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The cop gave one of those expressions.&nbsp; "Ma'am.. perhaps it's best if you sit down.&nbsp; Yes.. Adam.. he's alright.&nbsp; He's en-route and should be at the hospital by now"<br><br>En-route?&nbsp; But..they left perhaps an hour ago.. they went out driving to calm the nerves.. that doesn't make any sense.<br><br>J.C.'s hand squeezes Kate's tighter.<br><br>"Ma'am.. there was a small accident.&nbsp; Not the one at the park.. the ambulance.&nbsp; It apparently swerved off the road and went into the ditch.&nbsp; Most of the crew is alright.. but...."<br><br>He pauses.. <br><br>"Eveline... your friend.. didn't make it.&nbsp; And Adam is in serious condition at the hospital.&nbsp; We're going to need you to come by with us to sign some forms."&nbsp; The cop looks up between Kate and J.C. who is calmly stoic.. as if.. this isn't a surprise.&nbsp; Sad.. mournful.. but accepting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 04:58:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate felt dizzy and cold, turning to J.C. and resting her head on his shoulder while she tried to steady herself.&nbsp; Now, distantly, she began to understand, and it shook her to the core.<br><br>She had to try three times before she finally got the words out.&nbsp; "Y-yes... of course.&nbsp; We'll go with you."&nbsp; Her voice sounded flat and wrong somehow, too far away to be her own.&nbsp; She felt Abby stir uneasily, but she seemed to stay asleep, perhaps worn out from her tantrum -- and from her futile attempt to change the laws of nature.&nbsp; "We'll go with you," she said again, still clinging to J.C. as she stepped hesitantly over to the car.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 12:59:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. walked over.. holding Kate's hand.&nbsp; The officer let them into the car, then got into the front.<br><br>"Kate.. there is nothing we can do.. remember that.. there is a very fine line.. one can never interfere with free will..nor can one prevent actions which " he looks for the right words.. "which are meant to be."<br><br>The officer drove them in the back of the squad car to the local hospital, and they were guided inside to a waiting room where the police took their statement.. wanting to know what happened at the amusement park.. their account of the 'miracle' when Eveline brought Adam back to life..<br><br>Then they are lead to an intensive care room where Adam was laying unconscious...hooked up to many machines.&nbsp; There - they were left... alone with their friend.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 14:51:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate only shook her head as J.C. tried to explain, not in denial so much as confusion as she tried to come to terms with the news.&nbsp; She clung to him, not quite giving in to tears, still too numb for that relief.<br><br>She answered their questions slowly, sticking to the truth as much as she could.&nbsp; "I don't think Eveline even knew what she was doing," she said over and over.&nbsp; "She was just in shock.&nbsp; We all were."<br><br>In Adam's room, Kate was afraid even to step too close to the bed.&nbsp; The baby seemed asleep, if fitfully, but she still didn't want to take any chances.&nbsp; "Why did she die and not him?" she finally asked, in a dull whisper.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 22:34:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. frowned, standing close by..holding Kate's hand.&nbsp; "Because that is the way it was now meant to be.&nbsp; She was never meant to bring him back.. and when the course of ... of.. fate I suppose you'd call it.. was changed.. there needed to be.. umm.. like paying the price."<br><br>He frowns.. "In a way.. you should have paid the price.. but I don't think that would happen.. not directly.. now while you're carrying Abigail.&nbsp; But she.. and you.. need to learn.&nbsp; Some things cannot he changed.&nbsp; Sometimes.. when a thing is broke.. it just is broke.&nbsp; It can't be fixed.."<br><br>J.C. himself seems distant.. disturbed.. as if all of this has bothered him to the core as well.&nbsp; And on the hospital bed, Adam's continued laboured breathing was the only sound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-12-2007, 22:46:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate shook her head slowly.&nbsp; "It doesn't have to be directly for it to hurt," she whispered, leaning against him.&nbsp; She wouldn't be able to face Adam, wouldn't be able to bear the pain on his face when he learned about Eveline's fate.&nbsp; And how would Abby react?&nbsp; This would surely be too much even for her to understand and cope with.<br><br>"What else can we do?" she asked, her voice breaking as she watched Adam struggled for life -- a life he might not even want without Eveline.&nbsp; "Do we have to just-- just wait?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-12-2007, 03:32:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.. "There isn't much else we could do.&nbsp; Forget everything else.. what would you do in this situation?"<br><br>J.C. let go of Kate for a moment, walking over to Adam.&nbsp; Leaning, he took his hand.. Kate felt a momentary pulse of energy..then J.C. came back.&nbsp; "He's more comfortable now."<br><br>He lead her to some chairs, sitting down, just holding her until Kate drifts off in his arms, stroking her.. wondering if involving her was the best thing for her.. he's certainly complicated her life.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-12-2007, 03:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Making him rest comfortably didn't seem like very much, but it was marginally better than nothing.&nbsp; As soon as she sat down, she realized just how exhausted she was, and was glad to relax into J.C.'s arms.&nbsp; It took only moments for her to fall asleep -- not a very restful sleep, but after everything that had happened, she needed all the rest she could get.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>06-12-2007, 12:51:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate woke up curled up in J.C.'s lap.&nbsp; He had tried to move her to be as relaxed as possible.. as possible it could be in a couple chairs in a hospital room.&nbsp; He's just stroking her hair softly, lightly asleep.. the room is dark and the machines beep softly as they take care of Adam.<br><br>Abi is up now, and alittle active.. completely oblivious to what had happened.&nbsp; It's a shame one can't talk with her.. teach her.. although sometimes Kate feels like she can already talk and understand.. at a somewhat empathic level.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 00:14:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate sat up slowly, rubbing her stomach absently, amazed at the baby's resiliance.&nbsp; Still, perhaps she honestly didn't remember much -- it was easy to forget she was still just an infant, technically only a fetus, and there was no way to be sure what she really thought about the world.<br><br>"Any change?" she whispered, still half-asleep, looking over at Adam as she leaned against J.C.'s shoulder again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 00:38:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. shifted and went over, touching Adam's hand..which caused Adam to stir.&nbsp; "He's still out.. and in pain.. but recovering."<br><br>About an hour later a nurse came and chased them out of the room.. the pair headed down to the cafeteria to have lunch while Adam was tended to.&nbsp; And there is where they overhear a couple nurses..<br><br>"Yeah.. that's what Brett said.&nbsp; He was dead..then he was touched by this girl and brought back to life.. then she died.. it was like.. a miracle.&nbsp; Like those miracles reported a couple months ago..but this was a REAL one."&nbsp; The other nurses gasping and listening to the story.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 00:43:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate would normally have felt relieved to hear that J.C.s earlier miracles were being dismissed so blithely, but right now nothing made her feel better.&nbsp; She clung to J.C.'s arm, feeling suddenly unsteady, and definitely unable to face food, though she knew she'd have to try to eat, for the baby's sake.&nbsp; Normally she was at a stage where she was hungry all the time, but today was different.<br><br>"I suppose they've forgotten you already," she said quietly.&nbsp; "The general public, I mean."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 00:46:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe.. but.. I don't like the sounds of that."<br><br>The nurses continued talking.. "Ooh.. yeah that park is closing down.. but they are adding a new attraction.. you know the place where the miracle took place.&nbsp; And I heard some priests are coming in to see if she will be ordained..you know..as a saint."<br><br>J.C. frowned.. turning back to look at Kate.. taking her hand and leading her back up towards the room.. he had heard enough.<br><br>Upstairs, Adam was sitting up alittle now..although his eyes only opened when they entered the room.<br><br>"ooh..." he murmers
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 00:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate grew even more downcast, shaking her head sadly.&nbsp; She was glad to leave the chatter behind, though Adam's room was scarcely likely to cheer her up.<br><br>It was a shock to see him even vaguely awake, and Kate's sudden hope was tempered by the realization that there was still terrible news to be told.&nbsp; "Adam?" she whispered, resting her hand lightly on his.&nbsp; "How do you feel?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 03:01:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Adam shifts and groans.. "Ooh..sore.. but.. alittle groggy"&nbsp; His eyes open, and look up. "Kate.. hi.. you look .. ooh.. you look worried.&nbsp; Don't worry.. I'm fine."<br><br>J.C. walks up behind Kate, wrapping his arms around her waist, stroking her softly.<br><br>"What's wrong?&nbsp; Where is Eveline.. I.. I remember.. I was dying..and then.. for a moment..for a brief second.. Eveline was there.. I was her..with her..I was..we were together.. I can't explain it..ooh.&gt;" he was straining himself..falling back with a sigh.&nbsp; "Where is she?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 03:23:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shh, just relax," Kate soothed.&nbsp; "You've been through a lot," she said, all too aware that the worst was yet to come.<br><br>She paused, searching for words, though she knew there was no good way to say this.&nbsp; "Eveline... She was hurt very badly.&nbsp; Do you remember the ambulance crashing?&nbsp; She-- was killed, Adam.&nbsp; I'm so sorry."&nbsp; She shook her head, tears suddenly streaming down her face.&nbsp; "I'm so sorry."&nbsp; She kept hold of his hand, squeezing it gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 03:53:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Strange enough.. Adam.. was at peace with this.&nbsp; He sobbed.. then had trouble breathing.. alarms going off.. nurses.. he whispers.. "Kate.. please.. don't be..." then the nurses ushered J.C. and Kate out of the room.<br><br>Standing at the window, J.C. holds Kate while they watch as the nurses put in variety of drugs to ease Adam's state.. leaving him back unconscious at last.&nbsp; A doctor comes out to ask what happened.. scolding Kate at giving him such a shock.. and saying that he's going to probbaly sleep for a couple hours..and they should come back later.<br><br>J.C. walks Kate away from the place.. they pass a lounge..but J.C. speaks up.."Let's go back to the inn...we can come back"&nbsp; (their 'home')
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 04:14:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate nodded quietly at this suggestion, still worn out and glad of the chance to go to someplace more familiar and restful at last.&nbsp; "I suppose they'll call us if anything happens," she said, cringing inwardly at the thought of what else might go wrong.<br><br>"Will he be all right?&nbsp; He seemed-- I don't know.&nbsp; Not as stunned as I expected, I guess."&nbsp; She still spoke quietly, her voice uncertain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 04:35:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nodded.. then thinking he could probably drive them home.. he thinks perhaps it's been too long.&nbsp; <br><br>Standing in the parking lot, he turned, taking Kate's hand..and for a moment.. shared with her like he did back in the gazebo.&nbsp; <br><br>And for a moment.. Kate FELT.<br><br>She was one..first with J.C... then with Abigail.. then with the rest of creation.&nbsp; All people.. the grass..the sky and trees and birds.. she felt the amazing connection of all living things.. and through that felt the amazing peace that came with the true connection of all living things.&nbsp; And in that moment, she felt J.C... she touched his true essence.. the form that he was on the world was the barest tip of the iceburg of what he TRULY was... and even Abigail.. at that moment even though she was only a fetus she was connected to her.. felt her impulse.. her power.. even her wisdom..while immature and unrefined.<br><br>J.C. let go of her hands.. around them glass from shattered light fixtures fell to the ground, and people gasped at the sudden rush of energy.&nbsp; At that moment she knew that even though Adam was now alone..he was for that brief moment with Eveline connected to her in a way no human ever could be.&nbsp; Abi - through her misguided direction..had given them something equal to the lifetime they lost...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-12-2007, 18:08:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate stumbled as the moment -- or was it an eternity? -- ended, reaching instinctively to hang on to J.C.&nbsp; Unprepared, her mind reeled as it fought to comprehend things no human was meant to, and she shook in awe.&nbsp; Already the memory of that moment was fading, her mind's way of protecting itself, but there was still the lingering knowledge of what Abby had accidentally done, and she clung to it.&nbsp; Adam would be all right.<br><br>She realized then that she was crying as well as shaking, and she looked up at J.C., wide-eyed.&nbsp; "I think I need to lie down," she said, faintly, almost too overwhelmed to speak.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 04:26:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nods.."I know.. don't worry.. you'll be fine." he reaches to help her into the car, laying her down in the front seat.. stroking her hair as exhaustion takes over her body.<br><br>Lucky by this time J.C. can drive a car, and he makes it back to the hotel, reaching to carry Kate inside and putting her to bed.<br><br>That night Kate's mind slowly integrates what she knows.. she was one with him.. unimaginable power.. the connection with everything.&nbsp; And even with Abi.. a one-ness that transcends all human experience.&nbsp; When she wakes up, J.C. is at her side, stroking her softly.. her body naked under the blankets.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 06:00:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate woke still faintly confused, so lost in grand thoughts of the universe and how everything within it connected that it took her several moments to realize where she was.&nbsp; But she knew J.C. was there, at least, and reached out to him even before she was quite awake.<br><br>"I don't know if I'm quite meant for all this oneness with the universe," she murmured, though she was smiling wryly as she spoke.&nbsp; "Is it like that for you all the time?"&nbsp; She snuggled closer, eyes still mostly closed, drawing comfort from his warmth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 06:11:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. nestled close, his hand stroking her..reaching under the blankets to feel her skin warmed from just waking up.&nbsp; "It's hard to relate.. that was a touch.. I can.. I can feel everyone.. everything.&nbsp; The trees.. the grass.. the wind.&nbsp; But I focus on you..on here and now.&nbsp; But that was mroe then just listening.. that was connecting.. that's what Adam and Eveline felt.. for that split moment.. they were truely together.&nbsp; She's gone now..but she will always be with him."<br><br>He leans down to kiss her cheek softly...his hand stroking her soft skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 06:24:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate nodded sadly.&nbsp; It perhaps wasn't much, but at least it was something that would help Adam cope, better than anything they could say or do.&nbsp; "He'll be all right," she murmured, half a statement, half a question.<br><br>She sighed, returning his kiss and settling comfortably in his arms.&nbsp; At times like these, she was very aware of her growing belly, but she was still able to nestle close to him.&nbsp; She nuzzled his cheek, still fairly sleepy, but awake enough to return his caresses, and she did so, slowly but eagerly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 06:28:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				J.C. knew Kate was sensitive about her belly.. but he loved it.&nbsp; That was a true miracle. <br><br>His hands caressed lower under the blankets.. around her belly..using his fingertips in the stretch marks he knew she abhored.. lightly itching to soothe the new skin..leaning to nestle and kiss her softly..fingertips feeling for her belly button..ever since it pushed out he's loved playing with it.&nbsp; He doesn't want to p ush her.. but it has been awhile.. and she could use something on her mind other then Adam and Eve
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 06:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kate giggled softly in spite of herself, his fingers frequently finding ticklish spots.&nbsp; "It isn't time to get up yet, I take it?" she asked teasingly.<br><br>She was more than a little nervous about this, feeling now as though they constantly had someone watching them -- namely Abby -- and that made it hard for her to relax and enjoy.&nbsp; But his caresses were always hard to resist, and she sighed, feeling a sudden longing for him that grew with every second.&nbsp; She stroked down further as well, her fingers finally lightly tracing over his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Fallen (Valerian and Kasen03)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>kasen03</strong> on <strong>08-12-2007, 12:59:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled as she started to loosen up and just enjoy herself.&nbsp; "Mmm.. well.. we can take our time..maybe you want to go back to sleep" he grins...mockingly pulling away..his 'magic hands' retracting to himself.<br><br>It is alittle more strange.. because unlike a regular baby it's almost as if Abi does understand what's happening around her.. but she was sleeping soundly at the moment.<br><br>"mmm..that feels good.."
			</dd>
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