Floating--Open

[Onzyy]

Lestat de Lioncourt

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Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door

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The truck rolled to a stop at the lights. Lestat wished that they would never change from that awful red, but all too soon they were green again. He had to move, move forward, but in his life he was stuck in a mental rut. It was impossible to just get out of, and he had done the thing that he had been putting off for the last month. For some, a mere doctor's visit was nothing. For Lestat it could mark the beginning or the end. His mind was a confusing mess. Nothing made sense to this young man anymore. For once in all the months that he had been at the Academy, he was doubting his choice for even leaving France.

The hospital loomed in the distance. It was hard to miss. If time could be turned back then he wouldn't be here now. He would back home, but they said was full of regrets. This was one of them. Well, sort-of. Lestat didn't completely regret his choice, just what came afterwards. He came to a standstill in the parking lot. The summer sun beat into the car, and for a moment he considered going back to the Academy. His body parts didn't cooperate and he stepped out of the car, into the full glare.

The heat was extraordinary, yet he was wearing a hoodie, and jeans. The automatic doors moved open to allow his entry into his version of hell. Lestat walked to the consulting rooms, and waited his turn to see the doctor. When it came, his legs were like lead as he entered the consulting room. Well, what seems to be the problem? asked the doctor. That's what I came here for would've been his answer, but he kept it to himself.Well doc, I've been getting recurring nosebleeds for the last month and a bit.

After running a few tests, the doctor came back with the results. Well, I have one question. Do you use asprin by any chance?
Yes, I do. It was true. Sometimes his headaches just got the better of him.
Well, then I suggest you stop. It's the asprin that are causing the nose bleeds. They're blood thinners, and that's all.
Thank you doctor. He couldn't say much more than that. He was just to shocked.

As he left the building, it looked much less daunting than before. It was a relief to just have found out what was wrong with him.

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[lorilie]

Alyss hated the regular check-ups issued to her, something she'd been forced to do since she was a child at the age of ten, coming for rehap for her wounds beaten down unto her by he rabusive mother.

The check-ups were to make sure any old injuries didn't surface, and that she stayed healthy. Her weight wasn't exactly the best and she was far too short for a thirteen year old.

She was just leaving the horrid place when a man caught her eye. She and her careful anakyzing gaze had seen him often around the academy without his realization. Alyss knew not of his name, and she doubted he knew hers, but she watched him for a minute before walking over to the post where her dog was tied.

Demetri went with Alyss everywhere. He insisted upon it, and he could be rather demanding at times. Not, as he saw his small mistress, he yipped and stood to meet her, his bushy tail going a million miles an hour, and a cheeful doggy grin on his wolf grizzled features.

[Onzyy]

Lestat de Lioncourt

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Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door

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Lestat was on a natural high after the news that he had just received. Most people were just faces to him, and he hardly noticed them. There was one however. She was with her dog just outside the the entrance to the hospital, in front of his truck. She looked oddly familiar to him, a student of the Academy possibly.

Nice dog he said, his tone friendly. When in doubt talk to people about there pets. It was the best and most secure way to start a conversation with someone.

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[lorilie]

A shiver ran through the thirteen year old's body as she jumped in surprise, for even her ears hadn't heard the teacher approach. She turned and saw him so close and she quickly backed away a safe distance, her brown, clear gaze untrusting and nervous.

Demetri pricked his ears, a low growl of question erupting from his throat. Alyss nervously fiddled with the dog's ears and nodded to his comment, lowering her eyes. She wanted to run, and run now. Why wasn't she allowed to run?

She remembered how her mother would beat her if she tried to run. She had learned very quickly to stay and take the assault. IT was worse when you ran, but when you stayed, it wasn't quite as bad... She hoped.

[Onzyy]

Lestat de Lioncourt

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Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door

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Lestat noticed the girl's reaction, and his eyes immediately held apology in them. He was truly sorry that he had scared the girl. He kept his eyes averted, knelt down in front of the dog, and spread his palms. Hopefully conveying the message of subordination. The dog need to realise that he was not a threat.

Realising that the girl was still there, he spoke softly, kindness in every word. I am sorry that startled you. It wasn't my intention.

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[lorilie]

Another unintentional shiver coursed through her body, She wanted to shy away from the man, but his kind words and soft eyes were starting to smooth the memerios of a harsh past. She spared him a wary glance before shyly lowering her eyes again.

She crouched with him, not wishing to appear more dominant that Lestat, and gently petted Demetri. The dog calmed slightly and stood, moving his wolfish frame over to the man and sniffing his palm gingerly before backing away. He didn't lick it, for he had accepted the teacher, but had yet to sort him into the group of friend or enemy.

By now, normally, Alyss would have written on Lestat's hand to carry somewhat of a converstation with him, but for one, she had no idea how he would react. with students, she had a chance of outsmarting them, or outrunning her "foe". With adults, the matter changed. Also, she'd no idea what to say, except stand there, like the idiot she thought she was, and wait silently for him to leave her in peace.

[Onzyy]

Lestat knew that the girl was wary of him, and he also knew that she didn’t talk. Being a teacher he had access to all student records, but everything remained confidential as he didn’t take the time to look at these records. Lestat also didn’t listen to the gossip in the staff room at breaks. He knew that he would have to leave soon, and he felt that the girl would be glad of his riddance. Lestat was a pretty open-minded person, and didn’t judge people on their habits or manners, but he would’ve liked to know her name.

The dog also seemed to have gained a little trust in him, but was still wary of Lestat. He accepted that, and pulled back his hands so that they rested on his thighs. Je suis en ami he told the dog in his fluent French. Roughly translated it meant I am a friend. French was his home language, along with some Gaelic, that he learnt from his grandmother. I am sorry. Sometimes I forget that I am not in France anymore. I just told your dog here that I am a friend. Though I don’t think he believes me. he said with a slight laugh.