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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:06:10 GMT -5
True. But it also helps you realize your dreams- surely you have dreams? Dreams for your family?
*She shakes her head sadly*
Don't blame yourself. You're lucky to be alive yourself, you did what you could.
*Nods*
I see. That's good. You have to be absolutely sure or there's not much of a case.
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 17:11:56 GMT -5
True. But it also helps you realize your dreams- surely you have dreams? Dreams for your family? *She shakes her head sadly* Don't blame yourself. You're lucky to be alive yourself, you did what you could. *Nods* I see. That's good. You have to be absolutely sure or there's not much of a case. *Augustine smiles.* "My dream is to paint. I send the money I make to what family I have left." *He looks down and nods, not responding to that part.* "I'm sure." |
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:17:44 GMT -5
You must be pretty happy then.
You send them the money? Are they poor?
*She smiles faintly, puts the tea down, leans over and puts her hand on his shoulder*
Really, don't blame yourself.
*She leans back.*
Very sad case this... I even pity the murderer.
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 17:22:20 GMT -5
"Most of the time, yes.
Many of them have it hard, yes, but not all. I just support my family, since family is important."
*He smiles.*
"Thanks."
*He frowns and thinks about it.*
"Yes... but not as much as I feel sorry about the woman. He had no right to take her life, or to mug her. If he was hard up on cash, then he could try for a better profession."
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:26:42 GMT -5
Yes, it is...
*She shrugs*
People sometimes don't have a choice, or can't find another option. As for him, he leaves three children.
*Sighs*
I would prefer if they didn't have to grow up without a father.
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 17:30:09 GMT -5
*He sips his tea and frowns.*
"I would prefer much the same, but that woman did not deserve to have her life taken, for any reason. I will go before the court and testify. His fate lies in the hands of the court and his own reasons. It is not for me to judge him."
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:34:22 GMT -5
*She sighs*
Listen, Augustine- if this case goes to court, the man will be hanged, simple as that. The Elurian courts aren't well known for their mercy or understanding.
*Looks straight at him.*
I can help you with anything you like if you just help me here.
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 17:36:50 GMT -5
*She sighs* Listen, Augustine- if this case goes to court, the man will be hanged, simple as that. The Elurian courts aren't well known for their mercy or understanding. *Looks straight at him.* I can help you with anything you like if you just help me here. "...are you trying to make me not go to court? I'm sorry, but it isn't my decision. His fate lies in his defence, and I have a duty to the city, and to that poor woman." |
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:41:38 GMT -5
*She shakes her head slightly*
Augustine, please. This isn't helping. Doesn't your duty lie with your family? I could help them...
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 17:44:42 GMT -5
*She shakes her head slightly* Augustine, please. This isn't helping. Doesn't your duty lie with your family? I could help them... *He shakes his head.* "I'm already helping them. The family is family business, and this sounds a lot like bribery. I'm sorry, I can't have that on my conscience." *He smiles.* "Don't worry. I won't report you. I can tell you honestly want to save this man, and that is good. I just can't help with it." |
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:48:08 GMT -5
*She nods and runs her hand through her long black hair.*
Alright, if that's how it is, I understand.
*She gets up and holds out her hand.*
Thank you for your time...
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 17:53:18 GMT -5
*He sets down his cup, stands and takes her hand, shaking it.*
"You're welcome, miss. Let me show you to the door, unless you want a picture painted first. Otherwise, have a good day."
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 17:55:36 GMT -5
*She smiles and suddenly tries to stick a needle in the hand she's holding.*
You too.
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Post by Jingzu Lunaria on Aug 19, 2004 18:01:31 GMT -5
"Ow!"
*Augustine pulls his hand back swiftly and looks at her, his eyes pleading. He makes his way back to his seat and sits down in it, heavily. When he gets there, he takes his eyes off of her and looks at the painted sunrise instead. He was smart enough to know what just happened. He only wished he was smart enough to have realized it sooner. He sighs and waits.*
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Post by Rumerin on Aug 19, 2004 18:07:56 GMT -5
I'm sorry. You really should have listened to me.
*She sits down, puts the needle away, and waits. It's a pretty fast poison- a liquid naturally occuring in the blood, in fact, so it will be near impossible to trace- that will soon cause him to have a heart attack.*
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