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[virtuosic_flair]

I can't sleep without Aislinn in my arms. I just can't. I'm terrified I'll lose her

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[seminalsemiotic]

Oh, Julian... I wish you didn't have to be scared. Aislinn is in the best hands in the world with you and your dad. That's so terrifying, what you went through together. But you did get through it together. You've seen how strong she is, and she would have learnt she can rely on you to save her in the end. That's really powerful. She may not remember the events, but I think she'll always know that. It's not as though anyone will let her forget.

I pray for Jordan. She deserves all the love and spoiling. I know she must be feeling the best she possibly can under the circumstances, with you all surrounding her with your adoration.

[virtuosic_flair]

I've never been so scared. Even when I was all...crazy and thinking weird shadow creatures were coming after me. That wasn't as scary as when Aislinn wouldn't move. Though it was scarier when they had her and I didn't know how she was. They had her for hours. I still don't know what they did but she didn't have any marks on her or anything. And Flynn's the reason she got fed. I kept her hydrated but that was all I could do. And it wasn't enough.

I hope so.

[seminalsemiotic]

Thank the Goddess they didn't do anything else. The neglect was more than bad enough. Julian, you did amazingly well with what you had. I heard about how ingenious you were. She's lucky to have someone who can think clearly in a crisis. That's a very valuable and powerful thing. You're probably better under pressure than I am. I tend to hide in wardrobes...

[virtuosic_flair]

Dude, I'm with you on hiding in wardrobes from now on, okay? No more having to be brave, it's hard. As long as Damon and Aislinn can come with us, yeah?!

[in_spectre_mors]

I hated seeing what those men did to you and Aislinn. It was one of the most dreadful things I've ever witnessed. We proved that we can overcome the machinations of evildoers though, and all come out unscathed. I have the strongest faith and hope that Jordan will be the next to prove the strength of our family. This too, we shall prevail over.

Your constant love, care and attention for Aislinn are so admirable. You're an incredible father, Julian. I want you to know that I think that if I can do it like you, I'll be doing a damn good job.

[virtuosic_flair]

She's a little baby. I can't understand how anyone could hurt her. She's so beautiful.

Do you really think that? Wow...

[in_spectre_mors]

I can't understand it either. It's just wrong, in every way, shape and form. Aislinn is gorgeous. She's the epitome of it.

I really do think that, Julian. I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it.

[virtuosic_flair]

She was just...augh. I can't stop seeing it. Sometimes she doesn't move in her sleep and I wake up panicking that she's hurting again. I'm going mad. Have you ever been so hungry you couldn't even cry?

Thanks, Spectre. That means so much!!

[gonetoground]

I'm afraid for Jordan, too. It's such a scary thing. But you're doing all the right things. If anyone is in a good place to get through anything, it's Jordan.

I know what it feels like to be terrified for your daughter's life. It's the worst feeling in the world. I'm only ever a phone call away if you want to talk. I love you.

[virtuosic_flair]

That's true, but augh. World, leave off my Mum.

You do? Oh goodness, that's terrible... Yeah. Maybe phone calls are good. I mean, Dad knows too so he can commiserate but since he's talking about me it makes me feel all guilty...

I love you too, Alessa.

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[gonetoground]

Remember when I was attacked, and I had my legs broken, and other awful things done to me? That was all done by a demon. He soul-sucked Bianca, too, and left her beside me. I didn't know about demons, then. I didn't know what he'd done. I thought she was dead. I've never been so scared, or felt like I'd failed so terribly, in my entire life. I wasn't in the situation for as long as you, but it was more than enough.

I'm sorry you feel guilty, Julian. You've well and truly shown your dad that you're here to stay since then, though.

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[virtuosic_flair]

Oh, Alessa. Oh dear GOD. I can't imagine. I can't imagine that. I knew Aislinn wasn't dead. I was worried she might end up that way, but I knew she wasn't. Fuck, I wish I could have kept you from that...

I should feel guilty. The second I don't, I could make the mistake again. I hope I feel guilty for that every time I think of it for the rest of my life.