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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 6:55:17 GMT -8
Gabrielle took the tape from Destiny and went into her room. Harken's bed was in the corner, the life-support machines whirring softly. The sound had been annoying at first but over time it had begun to lull her to sleep, reassured that they were still working. By now she'd only notice them if they went silent.
She put the tape on top of the small combo television huddled on the desk and crossed over to Harken's bed. She stroked his face, tucking any wayward strands of hair behind his ears and rearranging the covers to something more suitable.
She had spent an hour everyday moving his arms and legs to lessen the entropy but in her eyes he still looked more wasted than someone in his situation should. She kissed his forehead tenderly and gave his hand a small squeeze.
"Love you, sweetheart." she said softly, then her expression hardened. "Now, let's see who is on this tape." she said, walking over to the television and sliding in the tape and pressing the button. The television whirred and the screen flared into life, showing the grainy, almost sepia toned colours of the CCTV footage.
It showed Talon's attack on Harken as he forced a slender blade through his chest, possibly even giving it a little twist, and then pulled it out, the golden surface now slick with blood. A white mist seeped out of the wound, flowing through the air towards Talon who then vanished. On the screen Harken could be seen still struggling to move, daubing words on the door in his own blood until he was finally still.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 7:16:29 GMT -8
as Gabrielle watched the tape a thin vein of the same white mist flowed out of the video player. the mist flowed over to Harken's limp body and seeped through his lips his lips.
Harken's monitors all began accelerating, the beeps became frantic, Harken Gasped sharply and began to hyperventalate, his eyes snapped open and he began looking around the room franticly.
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 7:22:50 GMT -8
Gabrielle turned around in her seat, a panicked look in her eyes. She was at his bedside in only a second, checking the reading on the equipment then looking at him.
"Harken? Are you...?" she stopped, too choked up to finish.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 7:26:08 GMT -8
Harken's breathing began to stabilize. ," Gab....Gabby?, what,"Harken coughed wincing from the pain,"what happened?" He asked closing his eyes and setting his head back against the seat
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 7:32:10 GMT -8
"You got attacked. Destiny found you outside the door, not too long after since the blood was still wet." Gabrielle started working the bed controls, moving the bed into a more upright position for him. Her hands were shaking visibly.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 7:34:40 GMT -8
Harken smiled slightly, he reached over to her and placed one of his hands on top of hers ," Is something wrong?" He then asked leaning towards her slightly
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 7:45:12 GMT -8
"I'm just.... I... I didn't think you'd ever wake up, and..." Gabrielle whispered in a small voice that very uncharacteristic for her. She looked at him with damp eyes, "I'm just... I'm happy. That's all." She hugged him tightly as she dared, feeling the warmth of his skin on hers. She stood up straight and gave him a weak but genuinely happy smile, the fear that this was just another one of those dreams fading away.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 7:48:52 GMT -8
Harken enjoyed the embrace, he felt uncharacteristically cold. Harken lifted himself as best he could so that he was nearly head height with Gabrielle. Harken put an arm around her and kissed her lightly
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 7:55:03 GMT -8
Gabrielle kissed him back just as lightly. She wanted to have more than just one soft kiss, but she figured he wouldn't really be up to it. She stroked his hair then said jokingly, "Why hello there, morningbreath. Fancy meeting you here."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 8:01:49 GMT -8
Harken laughed a little and slid back down into his chair," sorry about that", he said as he closed his eyes and rested his head again
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 8:07:45 GMT -8
"I think I can forgive you. I'm finding your toothbrush first chance I get though." she added. She grew more serious. "What happened though? What can you remember, and do you know how you woke up?"
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 8:09:02 GMT -8
Harken shrugged," Sorry , but i really don't remember much past when a sword said hi to my sternum", he said smiling a little his eyes closed.
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 8:13:22 GMT -8
"Okay then. You actually ended up writing on my door in blood though. It took Destiny hours to scrub off. I had to punish her for cursing you." Gabrielle said, squeezing his hand then, not wanting to stop touching him for any length of time just in case he really did disappear. "You've been in a coma for two months though."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 8:15:48 GMT -8
Harken's head bobbed," That would explain why i can't seem to move myself very well", He said smiling," uhm can you lean Toward me a bit ?" He asked in a small voice
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 8:21:36 GMT -8
Gabrielle did so, tilting her head questioningly. "Why, what for?" she asked.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 8:24:56 GMT -8
Harken wrapped an arm around Gabrielle's waist and kissed her as passionately as he could manage right now, his other hand wrapped around her shoulders and embraced her
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 8:34:02 GMT -8
Gabrielle leaned into the kiss, closing her eyes, and putting one hand on the bed to support herself while they kissed. She cupped his face in her other hand, tilting his mouth to a better angle.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 13:45:41 GMT -8
Harken pulled away from her slightly and stared into her eyes, he didn't say anything he wanted to see her. his eyes had changed, they where a pale color like that of a blind mans, they didn't even have the ability to glow anymore
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 14:05:57 GMT -8
"Oh... Your eyes, Harken. They've changed." she said quietly, somewhat disturbed. She didn't care what colour his eyes were, creepy or not, but if the eyes truly were the windows to the soul then Harken's soul had clearly been brutally damaged.
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 14:09:02 GMT -8
Harken shut his eyes and looked down a bit," he looked back up, do you think we could get something to eat?" He asked as he attempted to get out of bed
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 14:19:39 GMT -8
Gabrielle gripped his upper arm and waist, supporting him so he could stand without falling. "We have some soup, the leftover's of yesterday's curry and there's Shephard's pie in the oven. DO you want me to carry you maybe?"
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 14:22:12 GMT -8
Harken sighed," Yeah that would pry help", He said as he began to hobble with her help back out into the main room and kitchen
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 14:32:23 GMT -8
Gabrielle picked him up bridal style and carried him out to the kitchen-slash-sitting room and put him on the couch. She checked the food in the oven and took it out, cutting out two portions and putting them on plates. She gave one to Harken as well as a spoon, knife and fork. "Want a drink?"
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 14:37:24 GMT -8
"Yeah that would be nice", Harken said weakly as he began cutting at his food with the knife." ill get it in a second" , he then said placing his food down and trying to stand
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 14:44:42 GMT -8
Gabrielle didn't support him this time, but she stayed close enough to catch him easily if he stumbled or fell. "I'm not sure, but I think you're weaker than you should be."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 17:27:05 GMT -8
Harken staggered over to the kitchen and got himself a glass of water, he then managed his way back over to the couch and took up his food again," why is it you think this?" he then asked between bites
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 17:31:37 GMT -8
"Well, your eyes obviously," she pointed out, waving her fork. "And your muscles just seem more wasted than they should. But then, I could just be biased here."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 17:36:16 GMT -8
Harken tilted his head a bit,"Whats wrong with my eyes?", he asked confused
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Post by Destiny, Gabrielle & Erin on Jun 23, 2009 17:37:26 GMT -8
Gabrielle went into the bathroom and came out with a mirror compact of Erin's make-up. She handed it to him wordlessly. "Look for yourself."
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Post by Harken, andria and Atlas on Jun 23, 2009 17:39:18 GMT -8
Harken looked at his new eyes with skepticism," well this is nice and horrible" He said puting teh compact down and finish his meal
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