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As I was leaving a christening I attended today I ran into the Primus family. It was so good to see them, and while they're a bit sad that I'll no longer be acting as their nanny they asked if I'd mind babysitting the twins from time to time, starting tonight. How could I refuse? Laura and Liam are absolutely adorable and well-behaved, and they've
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[Filter: Eve]
I'm assuming that you'll go regardless of what I suggest. Then go and stay safe. I won't follow you this time - I can't, and it stands that my brother may be in the right about overprotecting you.
But I'm telling you now that you have your dedication to prove, and you're on your own to prove it. I'll be here to help you should you need the help. Only be frank, and never lie to me.
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[Filter: Michael]
I wouldn't be letting you know if I didn't want to know your opinion. If you feel it would not be within my best interests to go then I trust your thoughts on this. You're not the only one who thinks I shouldn't go.
I want to prove my dedication, and to be the person you feel I'm capable of being. This might sound strange, but you're the closest person I have to a father figure, and I wouldn't want to disappoint you.
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[Filter: Eve]
I know nothing about him beyond his reputation. And if word of mouth is true, he's not a commendable companion. However, he's not Samael and he's not a demon. Because of that I know that you're more than capable of handling this on your own. No, I wouldn't recommend that you do anything with him. But I'm less inclined to insist that you stay. In this case, I worry that you'll get hurt, or you'll find yourself in a situation that you'll regret.
And I want you to prove your dedication to God, Eve. I'm just the intermediate.
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[Filter: Michael]
Are you saying his reputation is questionable? That might explain why I get the feeling that I don't entirely understand all of what he's saying when he speaks to me. He's a Greek, so no, not Samael or a demon. I'll go there long enough to explain that I don't feel entirely comfortable with the idea of being alone with someone I've just met, and then I'll come home. I would rather not risk anything.
I know you are Michael, and I appreciate that you have faith in me.
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[Filter: Eve]
It's up to you; I mostly want you to stay away from Samael. Whether you follow up on that or not isn't my business but it tests me. I'm not going to ask if you keep in touch with him, but remember what I've told you.
I'm sorry that I've been quiet, and perhaps our interactions have been tense. But I wouldn't feel anger if I didn't absolutely care about you. I want you to live your life as you wish, but you can't expect me to empathize with you if you ever go against my requests. It's a vulnerability of my mortality.
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[Filter: Michael]
Then it is my decision to heed the warnings I've received; I feel it's for the best. As for Samael, I won't lie to you - he has contacted me. While you were away he stopped by on the pretext of checking up on me. We talked about my schooling.
You have your reasons for being quiet, and for being tense and angry with me. I haven't given you reason to trust me, and that needs to change. I will do whatever I can to to help show that your caring for me and for the sanctity of my soul are not in vain.
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I trust you right now. And I'll continue to trust you.
If you want, I can drive both you and Gabriel to the event.
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I hope to never betray that trust again.
I would like that, and I'm sure Gabriel would as well.
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I have a few errands to run after church. I'll pick up the both of you after that.
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We'll be ready.
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