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Merlin (nilrem) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2008-10-14 22:18:00

Entry tags:

ganieda, merlin

Who: Merlin and Ganieda
Where: her place and his work
When: Afternoon Tuesday
What: Conversation
Warnings: Possibly swearing, so PG-13

Merlin was angry. His sister was nearing a dangerous point in her life, and he could not yet take a hand, other than warning her, counseling her.

It was a turning point, a defining moment for her, and he could not step in until she had taken the first step, made the first choice. Until then, he could not, or she would forever look to him for her path, and be less than human.

He would not do that for her, and thus, he bit his tongue and ground his teeth, and growled, and the clouds over Siberia spit out record hailstorms. He paced, and the plains of Africa rumbled with earthquakes. He cursed, and the prize black roses owned by many turned a blood red, wet, as if from paint.

Merlin finally looked to the clock, and reigned in his anger, reigned in his worry, and whistled a spell. This one was an old one, from his youth, that he had used to fascinate Arthur, captivate Nimue, and aid him in times of need.

From far off, from a place between now and then, here and there, a whinny, and a neigh answered his whistle, and hoofbeats sounded.

They rang across the pavement as he stood outside his work, and they grew louder.

People looked around for the source, but it was not until they galloped into the parking lot that they came into view. Two white horses, with spans larger than any earthly steeds, bearing no saddles but simple gentle leads and blankets, galloped into view.

They came to rest before him and bowed their heads, pawing the ground.

he patted their necks as he greeted them, and grinned.

"Ho, Daedalus! Ho, Armidadles! it has been long and away since I last summoned thee and now again, I have need! I need your swift ride, and your gentle aide, for we go to my sister's side today!"

They nodded, and nickered, and he swung onto the back of Daedalus.

"Then ho and away!"

They galloped and sped away the miles, and before long, he was reigning them in before Ganieda's home, and leaping from their backs.

"Stay and guard, gentle friends."

They whinnied again and he hurried to her door, to knock, and bring her out of this place.

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mystic_twin
2008-10-15 02:26 am UTC (link)

Ganieda, as always, was watching from her window. Her mouth fell open as she saw what Merlin was riding to come for her. "Heavens," she breathed. She hurried out to the living room to wait for Merlin's knock.

Sadie and David were out again; Ganieda was all too glad to let them go. The quiet was worth the loneliness. But today she needn't be lonely. She opened the door to her brother when he knocked.

"You see? You always surprise me," she said with a smile and a laugh.

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	nilrem 2008-10-15 08:08 am UTC (link)
	He grinned at her. "And are you ready?" He glanced past her, then at her and stroked her face with a brotherly hand. Let us be away from darkness and go toward better things." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 08:32 am UTC (link)
	Ganieda covered her brother's hand with her own. "Yes, let us go," she said, and went out, closing the door behind her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

nilrem
2008-10-15 09:36 am UTC (link)

He walked with her out to the street, and introduced her to the horses.

"Companions! This is my sister, Ganieda of Avalon! Will one of you brave steeds host her this day?"

They neighed as one and bowed, and whuffed at her, eyes warm with intellect beyond a normal horse's.

"Ganieda, sister, these are boon companions. Meet Daedalus the brave, killer of the Giant Narmastos, and Armidadles the wise, who leads his people and slew the Swarm of Bealzebub."

They bowed their heads and straight-legged to her, and whickered gently.

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	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 09:48 am UTC (link)
	Ganieda pressed her hand to her heart. "I am quite honored to be in the prescence of such noble companions," she said, bowing her head to them. She looked up at Merlin. "You, brother, never cease to surprise me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 09:53 am UTC (link)
	He smiled at her and nodded. "Here, sister, ride Amidadles. I bethink me that his gentle gait is what will be needed today. Then we can go, and talk. But first, we ride." He snapped a finger and they rose to gently lower on the horses, his eyes glowing anamber color. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 10:02 am UTC (link)
	Ganieda squeaked in surprise, though she really shouldn't have been. She laughed and rubbed her palm over the large horse's neck. "So, where will we ride to, brother?" It had been quite some time since she'd ridden. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 10:12 am UTC (link)
	He grinned and nodded. "Toward the park, sister." He grinned and led the way, (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 10:26 am UTC (link)
	Ganieda grinned back, following him. It felt so wonderful to be riding again, with the breeze in her hair and the fee of the horse underneath her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 10:30 am UTC (link)
	He rode with her, smiling,t he horses picking their own paths and leading the way to the park, a swift, but very enjoyable ride. Though they used no saddle, there was no soreness, no weariness from this ride. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 10:40 am UTC (link)
	By the time they got to the park, Ganieda's face was elated and flushed. She felt exceedingly well, and looked it, as well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 10:51 am UTC (link)
	Merlin swung down and went to her, to help her down. "How do you feel, milady?" After she was down, the horses nodded to them and trotted away. "They will be back as needed." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 10:54 am UTC (link)
	As Ganieda dismounted the horse, she said, "Quite well, my lord." She watched as the horses trotted away. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 10:56 am UTC (link)
	He smiled and led her to two benches. "And how is life at home?" No beating around the bushes today. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 11:03 am UTC (link)
	Ganieda frowned and her brow furrowed. "He has been staying away from me these past few days. If I thought I had done anything to offend him, I'd say he was avoiding me. But he treats Sadie abominably and the fighting..." She sighs, shrugging. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 11:16 am UTC (link)
	He nodded. "Are you ready to leave?" It was a simple statement. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mystic_twin
2008-10-15 11:24 am UTC (link)

Ganieda nodded. "I have been planning to for the past few days, since I felt that I had to leave the house because of the fighting."

She sighed and looked down at her hands. "I've been packing. I should be ready by early next week. I'm just...gaining information and making notes. And I have a friend of mine, Sonya, looking into David's past for evidence of what sort of man he'd been."

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	nilrem 2008-10-15 11:35 am UTC (link)
	"Be careful, Ganieda... and be swift. The time is coming for you to choose quickly and wisely." He hugged her. "Be wary." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 11:37 am UTC (link)
	"I will be," she said, hugging him back. "I am disengaging, Merlin. Making them strangers." She looked up at him. "I will be ready soon. Very soon." If she can help it, within the next couple of days. "Is there a way for me to transport some of my things out of there and to...somewhere safe?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 11:42 am UTC (link)
	He nodded. "Good. Sometimes, you must." He nodded and pulled out a small ring, which he placed on the ground. "A new lesson." He enunciated a word, and the ring expanded to the size of a large bed, and showed her room in Avalon. He enunciated another word and it was a small ring again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 11:54 am UTC (link)
	Ganieda nodded and watched the ring. She smiled. "That's perfect. It will also be...nice to know that home is so close by." She was rather upset, really, that Sadie had turned out to be so terrible a parent, to be such a weak woman. Ganieda sighed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 12:04 pm UTC (link)
	He handed it to her and then hugged her. "I am sorry it turned out so, Ganieda. Do you wish Belle or I to take a hand in making sure she is okay?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	Ganieda shook her head. "She has made her choice," she murmured. She wished she could just forget about all of it. She looks up and smiles slightly. "Sam has been helping me with what is called a GED--I think I may want to do away with school as well. I do not think I was cut out to be a child here." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 12:32 pm UTC (link)
	He hugged her again. He nodded. "A very good man." He nodded. "Perhaps not." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 12:34 pm UTC (link)
	She sighed, more happily this time. "He is a good man," she said. She looked up at him again. "I've learned far more from you and from living here than I have at school anyway." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 12:46 pm UTC (link)
	He smiled. "Then it is time to start a new phase of your life, my sister." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 12:48 pm UTC (link)
	She grinned. "Oh, you mean the happy phase. I am looking forward to that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 12:51 pm UTC (link)
	He grinned. "Yes, that one." He ruffled her hair. "A smile is a good thing to see on your face." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 12:58 pm UTC (link)
	"I hope to have them there much more often." Though this homelife did not work out, she was heartened that she'd had so many people become friends to her and be willing to help her out. "I am looking forward to living close and seeing Belle have the baby," she said. "How is she feeling?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:02 pm UTC (link)
	"You deserve them." He grinned. "Better. Today, she is grumpy because I was grumpy." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:04 pm UTC (link)
	Ganieda looked at him. "You were grumpy?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:18 pm UTC (link)
	He raised an eyebrow at her. "Yes. You are at a crossroads and you are in danger and I am constrained to be careful not to act, until you are ready." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:21 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh," she said softly. "Come for me then, on Saturday. I will get things together by then and I will leave." She hugs him. "I know I have waited long, but I wanted not to make a decision until I was sure it was hopeless." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:22 pm UTC (link)
	He nodded. He breathed and then nodded again. "Very well. I shall come for you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:25 pm UTC (link)
	And then I can breathe again, she thought. "I love you, brother, and thank you for being patient and waiting with me. I know you worry." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:28 pm UTC (link)
	"And I you. You are my sister. I will always be here for yuo." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:30 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled. "Thank you." She sighed. "Should I...should I say something to them? Before I leave?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:32 pm UTC (link)
	He shook his head. "Absolutely not. By the time I pick you up, your identity will be changed in every media there is, and no one will recognize you as who you were from then on." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:36 pm UTC (link)
	Ganieda nodded. Her brother was so clever. "Thank you," she said, gratefully. "I do not know what I would do without you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:41 pm UTC (link)
	He smiled. "You would do fine. You are my sister." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Perhaps I would. But it is better with you here." She grinned. She was greatly looking forward to her new life. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 01:47 pm UTC (link)
	"I hope you enjoy it and your new last name." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 01:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I think I will," she said. "What will it be?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 03:27 pm UTC (link)
	He grinned. "Boudreaux." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mystic_twin 2008-10-15 04:49 pm UTC (link)
	Ganieda blinked. Then she grinned back. "Yes, I think that would suit me just fine, brother. Just fine, indeed." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nilrem 2008-10-15 06:22 pm UTC (link)
	And he smiled and hugged her again. "Good. I am very glad." (Reply to this) (Parent)