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[appletreething]

[As far as weeks went, so many things had gone on in this current one that Eve honestly felt as though she was living in a strange dream. Between finding out that something happened to Gabriel putting her on edge, and what had happened earlier at her picnic with Samael, she was torn in so many different directions it was no wonder that she assumed

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[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

Eve. Rectify this. What is this?

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

Michael. I... I have no idea. I don't remember doing anything like that.

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

How am I supposed to believe that, Eve? All of this happened while I was away. While Gabriel was being rushed to the hospital. What do I interpret from what I've read?

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

I don't know, Michael, I'll find some way to prove it, but it wasn't me. I never use that type of language. This is just like the girl I saw earlier who looked like me but wasn't.

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

Eve. Be honest with me if you're allowing yourself temptation. Lying to disguise your crimes is, itself, an even greater sin.

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

Michael, the only temptation I've allowed myself is spending time with Samael earlier, which was discussed publicly. I am not lying about this. I know you don't believe me, so I feel it's best I go stay at my mothers' for the time being.

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

Under the circumstances, that would be best. Don't misunderstand, Eve. Last night's episode has also given me reason to believe that you're better off somewhere else. For your safety.

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

I don't misunderstand, Michael, I can see your reasons quite well. In light of everything I'll look into different living arrangements immediately. You won't have to trouble yourself with me any further.

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

Don't. Not that tone. I apologize if I'm accusing you for something you didn't do. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Yes, you concern me. I worry. But troubling me isn't one of the things you do.

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

You should never have to apologize to original sin, Michael, and despite my innocence in this matter I have no doubt I've done or will do something at some point that is deserving of your accusations. I'll have my things gone by the end of the weekend.

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

You're telling me that you're choosing to be original sin because you think it's unavoidable.

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

I'm not choosing to be anything, Michael, I know who and what I am.

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

I know what you are. And it's not what you think you are.

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

Then what am I?

[text | filter: Eve]

[archistrategos]

You're His prodigal child. And despite the fact that you must leave, you can't step out that door thinking that you'd better abandon the cause.

[text | filter: Michael]

[appletreething]

That's where you and I disagree, Michael. Yes, I cannot deny that I am His, however I am the one who caused Adam to sin. I alone succumbed to temptation with the serpent, Samael, more than once. I deserve to walk alone.