Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 27, 2009 19:34:41 GMT 10
Alice avoided his eyes, hugging one knee to her chest to rest her chin on as she absently twirled a couple of short spiky strands of hair around her finger. This was a more complicated issue than what he thought. "I can't talk to him about it because I already know that this isn't something that he would want. There's no point in causing strain in our relationship when we are happy with the way things are now." She replied. At least he was happy, these thoughts often came and went with her depending on the situation. "I can't do that to him."
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Aidan Kinney
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
Private Investigator
Posts: 273
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Post by Aidan Kinney on Jul 27, 2009 19:58:12 GMT 10
"nonesense" Aidan said sitting up and crossing his legs indian style. "have you ever heard of the pull promotional strategy? It's commonly used in marketing where companies use promotion to build up consumer demand for a product. It's common that the demand already exists but the consumer is unaware of it. So the company makes the consumer aware of it. The same here. I bet Jasper wants the baby too but he's unaware of it and we need to influence him a little to make him see what he wants. Elsie's presence will definitely help. Do you think it's a coincidence that he was the one who brought her here?"
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Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 27, 2009 21:21:21 GMT 10
Alice's forehead wrinkled in confusion as she tried to make sense of what ever it was that Aidan was talking about. She had always considered herself to be somewhat intelligent but this went straight over her head. Was he talking about going shopping? "He brought her here because it was that right thing to do not because he felt the need to have a child. She was cold, frightened, and alone. You would have done the same thing."
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Aidan Kinney
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
Private Investigator
Posts: 273
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Post by Aidan Kinney on Jul 27, 2009 22:29:05 GMT 10
"But he felt the need to take care of her and protect her" Aidan could see Alice was a little lost. She'd figure it out eventually. She was a smart girl. "He felt the need to take care of a child. Which means he does care about children. He is sensitive. And so he will catch that need. The need to have his own child to take care of"
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Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 27, 2009 23:32:24 GMT 10
"That still doesn't mean anything!" Alice sighed in frustration. She fell backwards across the bed, laying one arm over her eyes. "There is a big difference between caring for a child and wanting to have one of your own. I can't ask that of him Aidan, you know I can't. I'm not even sure if that is what I truly want."
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Jasper Swift
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
The Major
Posts: 173
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Post by Jasper Swift on Jul 28, 2009 6:08:54 GMT 10
"Alright. No help from you." Jasper agreed smiling. he ran his fingers through her hair. "you should get some sleep. You're tired. If you want I can stay here with you. I don't need a nap" He added suspecting she might want his company. After all it was a strange house and she might not feel comfortable there.
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Elsie Turner
Child
Ability: Future-sight Race: Magus
Posts: 131
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Post by Elsie Turner on Jul 28, 2009 6:30:13 GMT 10
Unlike it was with Alice, Elsie was completely comfortable with Jasper stroking her hair. It was only natural for her head to come to rest on his chest as she turned over. She hardly knew him and already she felt as if she could almost trust him with her life. It was a strange feeling.
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Jasper Swift
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
The Major
Posts: 173
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Post by Jasper Swift on Jul 28, 2009 6:56:06 GMT 10
"Get some rest baby girl" Jasper murmured stroking her hair. He was surprised when she put her head on his chest but it felt alright. He knew there was nothing sexual in the gesture. It was more like a father and a daughter or an older brother with his sister. She trusted him and he wanted to protect her.
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Aidan Kinney
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
Private Investigator
Posts: 273
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Post by Aidan Kinney on Jul 28, 2009 7:06:35 GMT 10
"You can't ask that of him? And might telling me why?" Aidan asked curiously. What was athe problem with them having a kid. "It's not like he can't afford it. He earns enough to support at least three kids. And the way he treats Elsie proves that he's capable of parental feelings. So I don't really see a problem. Well besides the fact that you're a student now"
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Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 28, 2009 7:27:03 GMT 10
"Because he is happy with the way things are now." Alice answered quietly, peering out from beneath her arm. Her forehead wrinkled into a frown. "We have been married for over fifty years and while our lives aren't perfect exactly, we are still happy and I don't want to be the one to ruin that. I can't ask him. Besides, we were talking about you not me. Let's get back to that."
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Elsie Turner
Child
Ability: Future-sight Race: Magus
Posts: 131
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Post by Elsie Turner on Jul 28, 2009 7:27:11 GMT 10
Elsie wrinkled her small nose in disgust and confusion when he called her a baby girl. She was no baby and couldn't remember ever being treated like one so it was odd hearing herself be called that. She tilted her head back to look up at him and then buried her face in his shirt. "I'm sorry for stealing.." She murmured.
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Aidan Kinney
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
Private Investigator
Posts: 273
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Post by Aidan Kinney on Jul 28, 2009 7:34:42 GMT 10
"Actually I prefer talking about you" Aidan said smiling and poking her ribs playfully. "Like I told you, Jasper thinks it's perfect and he's happy because he doesn't realize it could be better. Besides he needed those years to believe you were real." he explained turning serious again. "You know his past. He'd never been a happy person. You changed that. He was afraid of ruining it. But having a baby wouldn't ruin it. It would make it even more solid"
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Jasper Swift
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
The Major
Posts: 173
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Post by Jasper Swift on Jul 28, 2009 7:41:00 GMT 10
"It's alright" Jasper said with a small smile. He sensed her disgust and confusion. She didn't understand why he called her that. It was odd to be called that way in her eyes. Had her parents never called her any pet names? "I know it wasn't for fun but because you needed it. No matter how hard you try to deny it and convince me that everything is alright and your parents are just away I won't believe it. And please, please, don't be angry with me now. I'm not mocking you or doing this to feel you bad. I'm worried about you. I want you safe. And it's not safe if life forces you to steal"
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Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 28, 2009 8:49:39 GMT 10
"And I prefer to talk about you. You need a woman Mr. Kinney and fast!" Alice advised, raising up to return the playful pokes to his sides. "I admit that I am afraid of having this discussion with Jasper. What if you are wrong and it tears us apart? A baby isn't in our future, I can't see it."
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Elsie Turner
Child
Ability: Future-sight Race: Magus
Posts: 131
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Post by Elsie Turner on Jul 28, 2009 8:59:48 GMT 10
Grown ups would never come to understand her reasoning. Elsie had to lie if she wished to survive on this island or anywhere else for that matter, she couldn't afford to tell him the truth. No matter how comfortable she became with him. He had made her a promise but he would still send her away in heartbeat if he knew. She would have been angry with him for not believing her but her eyes had already fluttered closed and her breathing became more even.
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Aidan Kinney
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
Private Investigator
Posts: 273
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Post by Aidan Kinney on Jul 28, 2009 19:48:50 GMT 10
"I don't need a woman" Aidan groaned. If only they could stop that. "It won't break you apart. Alice, look at him and Elsie. He really is a natural born father. And of course you can't see a baby in your future. Your visions base on decision. Neither of you has made this decision yet so you can't see it" Simple
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Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 28, 2009 21:33:16 GMT 10
Alice could see the two of them together and it was like the perfect picture with Elsie asleep in Jasper's arms as if that were the natural thing to do. They were so beautiful together. She turned back over onto her stomach, her chin propped up in her palms. "I'll make you a deal. If you go out on at least one date then I'll go talk to Jasper. That way we will both be out of each other's hair for once."
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Aidan Kinney
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
Private Investigator
Posts: 273
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Post by Aidan Kinney on Jul 29, 2009 6:11:53 GMT 10
Aidan grimaced. She had to be so stubborn. He sighed but nodded. "Deal" he said. It was a tough deal but if it meant they'd leave him alone then he'd do it. He'd find someone, ask her out and then go back to his normal life without his two best friends forcing him to find his other half. He felt whole enough on his own
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Jasper Swift
Shop Owner
Owner of the Moonlight Agency Race: Vampire
The Major
Posts: 173
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Post by Jasper Swift on Jul 29, 2009 6:14:43 GMT 10
Elsie was much too worried about something. Something kept bothering her. Jasper had to find out what it was. In his eyes there was no thing a small girl like her could do to make him hate her. Even if she murdered someone. She was still too innocent. She couldn't hurt others on purpose to get pleasure from that.
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Alice Brandon
Student 8th Year
Ability: Future-sight Race: Vampire
My first memory is of seeing Jasper?s face in my future.
Posts: 138
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Post by Alice Brandon on Jul 29, 2009 6:24:08 GMT 10
Alice grinned and reached across the bed for his hand to shake on it, just to make things official. The deal wouldn't keep her out of his hair forever but she would certainly leave him alone for a little while if he did what he was told. Asking if she could dress him for the date would be pushing it so she refrained. "Good. Now who are you thinking about asking? Are there any lovely ladies out there that have caught your eyes? Or men if that is what you prefer?" She asked with a slight arch to her eyebrow.
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