Title: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on June 30, 2007, 10:40:39 AM A rainy and gray morning. Colin insisted to be allowed to go his usual paper route, but his mom sent him straight to bed. He does need rest after the night's struggle and emotion. And his nose hurts. He can't sleep yet though. There's something that would keep him up. He goes at his window and opens it a bit, letting some chilly air come in and fill his lungs. Blackbird, please come. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on June 30, 2007, 10:56:38 AM What troubles you Spirit Dancer? Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on June 30, 2007, 11:03:46 AM I... I wanted to say that I'm sorry. I should have been able to notice the difference between you... and them. I was blind. I was stupid. Very stupid. He lets himself fall on the bed. Are you all right now? Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on June 30, 2007, 11:52:30 AM I was never in any danger. Your concern shows the true nature of your character though. As for being stupid. You are young yet, and inexperienced. Many of your errors are simply results of these things. You will get better with time. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on June 30, 2007, 01:12:55 PM The real enemy behind this, the one that taught the witches how to get at me and you, he's still at large. Is there a way to make sure this won't happen again? Or I'll just have to be real careful from now on? I think I understand now what the vision was about. But, for a moment there... I was about to... I'm a bit scared of myself. My power is tied to my emotions, if I can't control them, I won't be able to control myself. I could be a danger to myself and to others. How do I learn... self-control? Is there someone that could help me? Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on June 30, 2007, 11:38:12 PM The real enemy behind this, the one that taught the witches how to get at me and you, he's still at large. Is there a way to make sure this won't happen again? Or I'll just have to be real careful from now on? We will have to see. I think I understand now what the vision was about. But, for a moment there... I was about to... I'm a bit scared of myself. My power is tied to my emotions, if I can't control them, I won't be able to control myself. I could be a danger to myself and to others. How do I learn... self-control? Is there someone that could help me? That too will come with experience. Time is a good teacher. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 01, 2007, 09:27:52 AM Colin sighs. Yes, it's definitely you. He smiles at the bird. I have a couple more questions for you. The first is about my vision. There was nothing I could do about it. I'm not sure I understand what happened yet, but I've thought about it. I wasn't supposed to do anything, was I? I mean, I had some lessons to learn. To have faith that thing will go right, eventually. And to realize that I don't have to meddle with everything that happens, maybe? That I haven't got everything on my shoulders? The other one is about when I thought I was talking with you but I wasn't. I have been looking for a girl, the third victim of the demon Palmer summoned within himself. I found nothing though, and the police isn't faring much better. I wonder, is it because of something the witches did, or it just means that it isn't my job, or my destiny, to find her? Or that I haven't been looking in the right place? Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on July 01, 2007, 11:03:38 AM You will sometimes be called on to be a witness to events. Not there to act, but only to observe. It's a burden, but one I'm sure you will bear well. As for the other matter. As gifted as you are, there are some wounds that need to be left open. Events shape people, and sometimes it's not your place to fight the will of the universe. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 01, 2007, 11:23:38 AM I...see. Well I'm not sure I fully understand, but... maybe I'm beginning to get it. Poor girl. I hope the universe is reserving for her a brighter future, then, at least. After I found Darla you said that I've been given the power to inflict the pain she suffered on their torturers, as a test. I thought I had to find the last victim for this test to be over, but if I don't... what should I do now? The demon has been banished, and they will have to face human justice. I was raised to believe in human justice, blackbird. Should I have acted differently, should I have looked for them and judged them on my own? What is my role when I get involved in something like this? Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on July 01, 2007, 12:17:42 PM Your role Spirit Dancer is to follow your heart. It's one of the reassons you've been chosen. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 01, 2007, 12:24:49 PM Then I have followed my heart. Only... I'm angry. I'm angry because someone gave Palmer that book. The book that has been used to kill Rory too. And it wouldn't surprise me if he's the one that set Jane against us too. My heart tells me that he should be stopped, as soon as possible... but also that probably I'm not ready. Another deep sigh. So now what? I try to go back to a normal life until something else comes up? I guess mom would like that. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on July 01, 2007, 10:11:52 PM You do what you always do. Remember, people and events will find you. You' are always free to do anything you wish. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 01, 2007, 10:30:31 PM Heh. Mom wouldn't be happy to hear this last part. But don't worry, I won't tell her. I'm so glad to have you back. That things are right again.[/color] Colin closes his eyes for a moment, but when he realizes he's about to drift into sleep he jumps up again. Not yet. I'm not done. He reaches for the lighter in his pocket and flicks it on. He watches for a moment the warm flame dance in the wind. "Thank you, daddy. It's nice to know that you're out there for when I get myself into trouble. I won't forget what you told me." Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 02, 2007, 05:47:52 PM After a little while, he flicks the lighter off and check what time it is. It's too early there. I don't want to disturb him. So he goes to bed and almost immediately falls asleep. **** Several hours later, he picks up the phone and calls Bobby again. Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on July 02, 2007, 06:04:38 PM The phone rings a few times before Bobby answers. "Hey Colin, what's up?" Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 02, 2007, 06:21:17 PM "Well, everything went all right. Eventually. I just wanted you to know, and to thank you. I owe you another one, Bobby." Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on July 02, 2007, 06:25:06 PM "Colin, you don't owe me anything. Advice is always free to friends." Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: Doc on July 02, 2007, 06:29:32 PM He remain silent for just a moment. "Then I'm really glad to be your friend. Tell Sky and the girls I sent a kiss." Title: Re: Chapter 34-3, Licking wounds Post by: secretoracle on July 02, 2007, 08:23:37 PM "You bet hero. Take it easy." |