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Who: Abe and Open*
What: An opportunity to meet Abraham about various things while he works at the library.
When: Various times before the library closes on August 14th.*
Where: Library
Rating: Nothing over a PG-13 I'd imagine
( Bottling LIbrary Perfume )
What: An opportunity to meet Abraham about various things while he works at the library.
When: Various times before the library closes on August 14th.*
Where: Library
Rating: Nothing over a PG-13 I'd imagine
( Bottling LIbrary Perfume )
"I don't believe we have," Abe said. He didn't bat an eye at Kurt's middle names. Middle names were much a mystery to him anyway. And he as well as Hellboy were both victims of having names of circumstance so to judge anyone's nomenclature seemed hypocritical.
"I'm Abraham Sapien, though you may call me Abe. It's very nice to meet you, Kurt." Abe gave him as warm a handshake as a cold blooded amphibian could. "I must preface this compliment with an admission. An ability of mine is to pick up images from objects. When I picked up the book you brought back I also saw and felt some of the experiences attached to the book. I apologize for prying, but I was very confused when I first met you. I would like to tell you that I think you very brave for what you did for Blaine. It was a very dangerous thing to do, Kurt. Not everyone would have followed through with what you had planned."
Abe hoped that the admission didn't draw the young man back into nervousness and close him off again. He was a very emotional boy and Abe could see himself enjoying his conversation.
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He did pale a bit when Abe mentioned what happened in the cave, but it was mediated by the compliment. To be honest, it was a bit of a relief to discuss it with someone who wasn't immediately accusing him of screwing up colossally. He smiled again and touched his own cheek with one manicured finger.
"All feats of bravery aside, I think I would rather if nobody knew about that particular strength of mine."
Kurt wavered a bit, smiling at the ceiling and then down at the floor. "... If you felt what I felt, you should also know that I had to."
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Though he was getting more and more confused by young people keeping their fighting strengths from the general population. Was the element of surprise that enticing? Was it so embarrassing to have such an ability? Or perhaps it was simply that it was unique. He'd experienced the desire not to stand out before in many humans. He did not have the option to blend in. But perhaps if he did he would like to experience it.
And it would be enjoyable to talk to Kurt, he decided. His emotions were definite and true. If it was that he wanted to hide this ability because it set him apart it was certainly not true of how he expressed himself otherwise. Genuineness was a rarity.
At Kurt's next sentence Abe could feel his own mood become solemn. So much so did Kurt's zealousness to rescue Blaine remind him of his own eagerness to give up the entire world for the princess that he felt an ache in his chest. As for Kurt's preference for same sex coupling, being a fishman made Abe very open to any lifestyle.
"I know..." Abe said hoarsely looking at his own spot on the carpet. "Kurt, you must not allow yourself to be blinded by it. Be careful what you risk. There is every possibility of losing the very thing that you were trying to keep."
He handed the book back to Kurt. "This is a very good book," he said to escape the mood. "You should check it out."
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"I guess in this town, you never know when you'll need to look up a beastie." He let out a high-pitched chuckle and folded the book to his chest again. His fingers played along the edges.
"... If you're advising me to be careful with my heart, while I can understand given the particular context, I assure you that the hit song 'I Will Survive'? May have been written with my particular heart in mind."
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He chuckled again at the boy's innocence.
"Not quite what I meant, no," a pause, "I have no doubts of your heart's strength, though. Perhaps there is some validity to the lyrics. Gloria Gaynor is quite the wordsmith."
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But at Kurt's actual question he visibly tensed, balling his fists and picking a place near his feet to study. The carpet became interesting again.
After a while, the silence becoming uncomfortable, he tilted his head slightly and took a breath to speak.
"Often it was said to me that someone would do anything for the person whom they loved. Jump off a mountain. Die. Risk the world. I did not understand that so literally does one mindlessly perform these acts in life when faced with the decision. I thought it was a metaphor, idioms, clichés...but they are not. Especially in this time of great stress do not let your love narrow your mind to only one action.
"What you did to save Blaine was very brave indeed. But if it had not worked out as well you could have died, both been lost, or lost just him. That...is not a loss I would wish on anyone..." Abe said speaking from an incredibly sincere place of deep emotion so thick that even the spontaneous and charged emotions of Kurt could not crack through.
"You have those here that can help if you are in a similar situation in the future," Abe said, gathering himself. "Or any time anyone is in danger. Look for me on the town boards. I believe the town is starting to band together. Someone will always be available for emergencies. Not one of us should try and fight alone."
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