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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 16:10:32 GMT -5
Jerome pulled himself and the girl up into his ship easily and set her in the small sleeping area. He could tell if she was all right, or how much water she had taken into her lungs. He dried himself off as best as possible and sat for a moment looking at her. He had a choice to make.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 16:24:35 GMT -5
Taylor was barely hanging onto conciousness and couldn't get her eyes to focus on anything. She had no idea where she was and everything seemed bright. Her breathing was coming in short gasps and she was completely exhuasted.
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 16:30:40 GMT -5
He placed his warm hand against her chilled forehead. "Your safe now," He said softly. "You should get some rest it will be a long trip." He said looking down at her. He had made his decision. He was being selfish and he knew that but her parents would think she was dead. No one would survive that long out at sea. Why not take her. He would give her the choice when she was better, and if she chose to return home he would take her.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 16:37:00 GMT -5
Taylor was paying attention enough to catch the words "safe" and "rest". Her eyes rolled back into her head as she passed out completely.
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 17:11:47 GMT -5
Jerome watched as she fell into to sleep and went to the controls. He was head home, and he was taking her with him. It was easy getting out of the planets atmosphere but it took a short time to find the black hole once again. He did find it though. Once he was back to his side of the universe he made his way to the planet Herosphinx, his planet. He managed to make it into the loading dock without being caught and carried the girl to his room unnoticed. He set her on the bed gently and layed out a set of clothes for when she woke. He himself was exhausted from the long trip and gladly fell asleep in the corner on the floor.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 17:20:53 GMT -5
Taylor groaned as she regained conciousness. She hurt every where. She sat up slowly and grabbed her head and layed back down when the room started to spin. Eyes still not focusing very well, she had no idea where she was. All that she knew was that she hurt and was freezing.
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 17:43:09 GMT -5
Jerome's ears twitched at Taylor's groan and he moved slightly. He didn't want to wake up just yet. He was having sweet dreams. Then he remembered the day before and his eyes snapped open, and he jumped to a catlike crouching position. He eyed the bed and sighed. She was still there. He stood up and walked over to her taking the blanket at the end of the bed and covering her. He thought she was still sleeping.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 17:51:34 GMT -5
As soon as she felt a blanket go around her Taylor jumped and almost fell out of the bed. Looking up all she could make out was a dark figure. Blinking her eyes slowly the fuzzines started to fade and she saw that the figure standing over her was a male. Suddenly feeling very exposed she grabbed the blanket and pulled it up around her. Something seemed strange about this guy, and she couldn't quite place it.
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 18:01:45 GMT -5
Jerome saw the fear cross her eyes as she looked at him and she backed away from her. "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to wake you..." His voice was soft and caring. "Do not worry you are in the exact state that I found you in." He informed, his tail flicked nervously behind him. This was a bad idea. He thought.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 18:12:02 GMT -5
Taylor could start to feel her heart beat faster. She tried to talk but all that came out was a croak. As much as she was confused and scared, she was in no state to do much of anything Finally she managed through her raw thoat she managed to get out,"Water."
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 18:18:56 GMT -5
"Of course," He said with a bow of his head. He disappeared into a small room to the left and came back with a glass of water. He crouched down and heald out the glass to her. "Here you are?" He said with a soft smile.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 18:39:23 GMT -5
She took it hesitantly, eyes never leaving him. Holding the glass in both hands she gulpped it down. Pleasently surprised it was perhaps the best water she had ever tasted, it had a very different tast to it. Something unearthly almost. Still clutching the empty glass she asked in a much clearer voice,"Who are you?"
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 18:55:07 GMT -5
"My name is Jerome," He said knowing more question would be coming at him soon. Some questions that would be hard if not impossible to answer. He watched her warily waiting. He sat completly down in front of her so that he was closer to eye level with her.
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Post by Friday on Apr 8, 2008 22:06:06 GMT -5
When the man, Jerome, didn't seem inclined to eat her or cause her harm Taylor continued with her questions. "Where am I?" Taylor still hadn't noticed the fact that Jerome had cat ears and a tail.
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Post by Wednesday on Apr 8, 2008 22:09:10 GMT -5
"Some where safe," He said simply. He was amazed how oblivious she was, his tail twitched back and forth patiently.
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