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aut_augur March 10 2010, 23:18:29 UTC
When... the stars appear.

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 00:34:30 UTC
[He nods, he doesn't mean to make the boy worry.]

Are you happy in your home?

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 00:44:44 UTC
Yes, always.

[Happy isn't really the right word, Chris is essentially in a constant state of contentedness, peacefully abiding the antics of his family, but he's not unhappy so he won't give Jast any reason to be concerned.]

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 00:51:05 UTC
[His smile is a little hesitant when he chirps,]

That's most important.

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 00:59:05 UTC
I am glad to see you though, father. It's been [He pauses, never really asks Jast for much, doesn't want to impose and knows how important his work is. But he does miss him, wishes his visits would come more often. It had been a year, this time.] too long.

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 01:03:25 UTC
[Jast shows his guilt, chin dipping slightly, hand reaching up to curve to the boy's shoulder.]

I'm sorry, I... will send word to you. More often.

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 01:16:38 UTC
[He regrets saying it now, brow pinching a little, Jast's guilt tasting bitter to him.]

Please don't think like that, father. I would like that, but I know what I am and I know who you are. It's alright.

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 01:28:27 UTC
[He shakes his head.]

I should try, at least.

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 01:55:56 UTC
I don't want to impose. Your work is more important.

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 02:56:33 UTC
[Jast gives him a sad sort of look.]

You can't impose.

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 03:08:29 UTC
[Chris lowers his gaze again, submitting.]

Thank you, father.

[He knows this conversation could loop for a while, draw more bad feelings until there's really nothing that can be said to save it. He still feels bad for having started it himself, but he'll keep those feelings and let Jast have respite from the cycle.]

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 03:27:01 UTC
[He does love to be called that, he sidles in a little closer, offers his smile.]

Of course.

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 03:30:56 UTC
[He smiles back, softly.]

May I ask, have you seen him, recently?

[There's really no question as to whom he's referring to.]

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aut_augur March 11 2010, 03:33:22 UTC
Not as recently as I would like, but he is well, I know.

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knaveofcuckoos March 11 2010, 03:39:45 UTC
That is good to hear, thank you.

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