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Merlin (nilrem) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-07-09 14:08:00

Entry tags:

ganieda, merlin

A meeting of not!siblings
Who: Merlin and Ganieda
Where: A Coffee shop near her new house
When: Right after her post
What: Meeting, talking, pondering...
Warnings: PG-13
Complete

Merlin was curious. He had never had a sibling before, not truly. Being the son of a Duke of Hell and a mortal woman tended to make that not likely. But here he was, going to meet with a young woman, one who claimed, convincingly, to be his sister.

She had replaced a spitfire of a young girl, and he has used the few minutes he had to search for every ounce of information on her, and had downloaded it all to hardcopy, with pictures and files, so she could know more of her new life... if she chose to live that one.

He strode into the coffee shop and took up a table, watching for her. He was glad most people had no idea who he was, and enhanced that with a spell that would keep anyone not his friend, or not looking specifically for him, from finding him. Magic was useful, especially here and now. He ordered a real menu from the waiter, which brought some blinking, and settled back to wait.

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nilrem
2008-07-09 06:56 pm UTC (link)

"As public as things get in this day and age, milady. Your computer, the box which your magic animated, connects to something called the Internet, a mode of communication divined by energy that passes through the air, and through specially made cording. People can talk across it, as we did, or send pictures, or even create small stable spaces, called web pages, to place pictures and words. The girl you replaced had several such, and had no hesitation to paint herself or her views on them."

He watched her with compassion, knowing it must be a shock.

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mystic_twin
2008-07-09 07:23 pm UTC (link)

"O Rhiannon," she murmured. The blush crept up the back of her neck and up to her hairline.

"Similar? It is me to the very pore, sir...and you say people have seen me this way." She felt utterly and completely mortified. "And there is no respect, for her mother or for herself."

She closed the folder with trembling hands, and wished that she could sink right into the floor and perish.

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nilrem
2008-07-09 07:29 pm UTC (link)

"There is nothing wrong with beauty, nor with the body. This may be disturbing to you, but this is the time and place we are in now. I have seen and traveled far more, and experienced more of this world, and while it is not always a good one, it is not worse for it's different mores."

He hesitated for a moment.

"If you wish, I could make it so no one would recognize you from those images to you in the real world, and also, make sure all such instances of those... pictures, vanishes."

He reached out to gently take one of her hands.

"You have done nothing wrong and I will do all I can to see that you do not pay for such."

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mystic_twin
2008-07-09 07:40 pm UTC (link)

Ganieda remained silent for a few moments, clinging to his hand. Did not the women of the island often hold ceremonies to Rhiannon and Skatha unclothed? If the Goddesses did not see anything wrong with the form, then who was she to have such problems?

But still. This was not sacred. But maybe...maybe it was. Or maybe it wasn't. But it was a different time.

"No," she murmured. "I...must become accustomed to it. To everything. And I cannot turn my eyes away because it is against what I have been taught."

She looked up at him and smiled slightly. "I have much to think about."

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nilrem
2008-07-09 07:44 pm UTC (link)

"You are wise for your years, Ganieda. If I can do anything to help, let me know. Your beauty and intellect will make you formidable in this time, in time."

Then he held up his free hand.

"And I have a question to ask. You may find this world hard to deal with at times, and I would like to give you a sanctuary, a place to go when you need solitude. Would you accept such from me? "

He smiled softly.

"And In time, when you feel ready, we can began your training as well. so that you may always feel confident, to use or not use your power, when you desire so."

He squeezed her hand again, gently. It would be hard for her, but she was smart, quick, and beautiful and quite possibly powerful. All would aid her.

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mystic_twin
2008-07-09 07:49 pm UTC (link)

She smiled a little at his compliment, and felt sure that she would at least learn to cope, if nothing else.

"Oh...I would like that very much. And...I was foolish for not training when the ladies bid me--I would accept it now, and gladly. There is so much to do and I hardly know where to start. I do not know how to begin to live here."

But she was far from distressed, now. She actually felt...rather excited, as she had never been before.

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	nilrem 2008-07-09 07:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, to start with, you will need some clothing that you feel comfortable with, and I can take you shopping for that, if..." He grinned. "Did your brother possess the ability to shapeshift, as well?" His eyes sparkled with humor. "I find it a way to help through many... moments." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-07-09 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	She laughed. "Aye. Most often as a wolf. He did love the forest. And he was often full of mischief." He was so often away, but never so far away--they could often communicate over long distances. "We...sometimes spoke together without speaking aloud." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-07-09 08:10 pm UTC (link)
	He nodded and reached out to the magic, and to her, and spoke to her mind. Like this? He smiled softly. Watch carefully... And his edges blurred, and shifted, his whole body changing, and when it was done, he sat there as a young woman. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-07-09 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	Ganieda blinked and picked up her head. Yes! She watched carefully, blinked again when the transformation was complete and laughed. "You are very pretty," she said. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-07-09 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	"Not as pretty as you are, Ganieda. And this way, I can help you navigate the world of modern female clothing, which is... yes, a little odd." She chuckled eyes alight. "Shapeshifting is fun, and helps us learn. In time, you will learn it too." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-07-09 08:27 pm UTC (link)
	She blushed a little. "I can see why it might be a little more appropriate for you to help me when you look like this," she says. "With clothing, anyway." She smiled. "I cannot imagine shapeshifting. But...I suppose I shall do so eventually." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-07-09 08:33 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled softly. "You do not have to use it, if you do not want to, but it is good to have all the talents you can, trained and ready, should you need them." She grinned. "Now, before we go clothing shopping there, is another place I want to show you, which might have things closer to you. Do you like to read?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-07-09 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, I was often caught reading when I should have been elsewhere, doing other things." She smiled. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-07-09 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	She rose and held out a hand to her, stepping away from the table. "Then take my hand and trust me to guide you to another place." She grinned, eyes alight with her smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-07-09 08:44 pm UTC (link)
	Ganieda smiled back, taking her hand. "I will trust you," she said. It felt good to have someone to be with. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-07-09 08:54 pm UTC (link)
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