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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:05:10 GMT -5
He kicked the boulder with his foot watching as it tipped over and fell on the edge of the mountain. He sighed and threw himself on the floor, running his hands through his head. He was angry, worried, and just felt like a failure as a father. He didnt know what to do, he searched as best he could, but he found nothing. All he wanted was to see Fenrir and Maezyl again, but even that was being denied to him. He laid back, and looked at the sky, breathing slowly, thinking about the shit he'd done in his life, and about the coward he truly was.
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:07:53 GMT -5
"You know Hannibal. You never cease to amaze me. Look at you. Who would have thought, you, one who was so mean, could feel so deeply. Shocking even to you isn't it? I know it must be." He walked over and looked down at him.
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:11:17 GMT -5
He turned to where he heard Malachi's voice and said. "If you're going to start as well Mal, then dont. I had enough to hear with Van's fucking mouth." He sighed. "Besides, they're my kids, I'm worried. I want them to be safe. Is that hard to believe? Cos people probably still think I'm a fucking screw-up, which I guess I am." He shrugged. "But doesnt really matter as long as I know what I need to know."
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:13:49 GMT -5
"And what do you know Hannibal?" He sat down and looked at him curiously. He had known Hannibal for a long time, and he was always fascinated at how one creature could go through so many different changes.
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:18:01 GMT -5
He turned to him, and put his arms behind his head. "No matter how much I screwed up. And no matter how much of a screw up I may still be. I've tried with people and my children. I've tried to be a good father, and at least I've been here for Fen since the beginning. I regret I couldnt do that for Lucifer or Mae. Never knew holding a baby could make you feel so many different things." He looked to Malachi,
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:20:45 GMT -5
He nodded."A baby can do many things to a person, and yes you've tried, and not in all aspects do uou screw up. You still are here, you accepted your children into your life, let them know you were still there." He smiled and slowly tugged on Hannibal's ear. "You almost lost this you know. I remember when I was rehabilitating you, you stuck to me like a lost animal."
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:27:25 GMT -5
"Between us Mal. I'd to anything for those three. They make me proud, all of'em." He smiled then made a face. "Ouch, that hurts man, stop it." He laughed. "I hate it when Nai tugs on it, so dont you do it." He thought for a bit. "Yeah well, you saved me, and you've been my only father figure, as it is."
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:30:16 GMT -5
"My my Hannibal. Did you just say what I think you did? Why, I might even shed a tear for you." He smiled. "You WERE like a son when I think of it, bothering me constantly for more chicken." He shook his head, and ruffled Hannibal's hair. "Tell Malachi what's on your mind some more Hannibal. There's more, I can sense it." He nodded. Hannibal WAS like a son, because he'd been a lot younger when they met, and was pretty much on his own.
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:35:17 GMT -5
He grumbled. "You know what I said, so dont do this." He grumbled some more. "Yeah and I have YOU to blame on why I like chicken so much." He laughed, then shrugged his shoulders. "What else can I say. I'm angry at Nai that she'd let this shit happen, but I still love her." He sighed. "I regret some of the things I've done. But the only thing I'll never regret was killing that fucking bitch." He narrowed his eyes in deep thoughts, then turned back to Malachi, grinning. "I should have Fen, Mae, and Lucifer call you 'Gramps.'"
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:41:36 GMT -5
"If you wish, I'll go along with it." He smiled and gave him a stern look. "You are to go to her tonight, and no more separate rooms stuff. She carried your child and could not control the situation anymore than you could have Hannibal." He let his fist fall against Hannibal's stomach. "Do not hesitate to go to her Hannibal. You hear me? And you will speak with Vandos. I spoke to him, calmed him down. He does not fully grasp what you have been through, he has had no children, but he is smarter and has a lot more to him than you think. He wants to know your past, because I think he wants you to ask him about his own. He needs someone, like a father, to confide in. That is my theory. But I may be wrong, but you know me"
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:47:17 GMT -5
He tried to stop his hand, but found himself being way too lazy. He shook his head. "No, I cant. Funny thing is, if things were reversed she probably wouldnt hesitate to blame me." He looked to him. "It'll be awhile, besides she's barely at the Tower as it is. I dont see her as much." He shrugged, "Well if Vandos wants to know about my past then he needs to fucking ask me. I dont like being screamed or yelled at, and he can go somewhere else with that fucking shit. EVEN I've learnt screaming and yelling doesnt get you anywhere, all the time. And you KNOW how loud I used to be" He sat up. "You know, since like last week, I've been feeling momentary pangs, any idea what that's all about?"
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:49:39 GMT -5
"Pangs where?" He looked to Hannibal and shrugged. "Vandos is either easy going, or mean." he laughed. "He doesn't know where Maezyl is, you have to give him a little slack Hannibal. And I will make Nai come back. She has no choice. Now, where are the pangs?"
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:53:21 GMT -5
"Like I know where she is?" He shook his head and sighed. "It varies, actually. Different parts of the body at different times. It's erratic and I dont know why."
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Post by Malachi Vondrak on Aug 4, 2005 22:56:00 GMT -5
"Hmm, does it hurt like, for a long period of time, or, is it, like, something else is hurting you? Something you can't sense?" He looked at Hannibal. "Bruises or cuts?"
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Post by Hannibal King on Aug 4, 2005 22:58:16 GMT -5
He gave a nod. "Yeah, some last for a few hours. Its the weirdest thing." He shook his head. "Maybe someone's doing Voodoo on me." He laughed very briefly. "But yeah, feels like cuts, bruises, like I'm being hit with something, and at times whipped. Maybe someone's put a curse on me."
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