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[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

13.

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Mr. Sutcliff, I do apologize for being unable to protect you the night past. I hope you are alright.

Comments

[sitard3d.livejournal.com]

Is that random, or are you trying to get our attention?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

Actually, that is the number of those missing this morning. I did not realize how ironic the number was until you brought it to my attention.

[sitard3d.livejournal.com]

Hunh.

Um...does that mean you know who's missing? 'Cause I haven't seen one of my friends in a long time...

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

Only if I've met them before do I know who they are.

[sitard3d.livejournal.com]

Did you know a Ginji?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

No.

[in small highschool girl writing style]

[lastlovesong]

13? Do you mean 13 days, rooms, questions, people, platoon number, or age?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

[He's circled and pointed an arrow to this (http://community.livejournal.com/damned_bulletin/399809.html?thread=11459777#t11459777) with red pen.]

[lastlovesong]

H-how did you know this? Do people really disappear from here? Were they...killed last night?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

Please refrain from posting anything on the board if you wish to be a whining child. Every question you have asked thus far has already been answered at one time or another. I will not hold your hand and point them out for you.

[lastlovesong]

Oh...I'm sorry for asking. This place is too mu- I'm sorry.

[marin-karin.livejournal.com]

As bad as the news is, thank you for informing us of the numbers.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I try.

[marin-karin.livejournal.com]

Would it be too much to ask what your source is?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I can read cards.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

[writing is hesitant and very neat]

Oh, no, please don't worry, sir. I-- I'm Th I'm sorry that I was such a mess. I'm still rather unaccustomed to the dark.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

It's quite alright. I should have forewarned you of that little ghost with a penchant for following me at night. We may have avoided tumbling down those stairs in an attempt to lose her, if I had.

How is your hand? Better, I should hope.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

T-that was a ghost?! Isn't there a priest or someone we could get to exorcise it for you? It's not safe to have a ghost following you!


And.. my hand is-- well, it's stopped hurting. That's something, yes?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

She's taken a liking to me. I am unsure whether she is an actual ghost--she steals breath with her kisses.

I suppose. I did the best I could to help. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Is that why I felt lightheaded? She...didn't seem to like me very much.

Thank you, Mr. Rould. It should be me apologizing for the inconvenience. I do hope your head is feeling better today.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

She's a jealous little thing, sadly.

No, not at all. And it is nothing that will not heal--I will be fine.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

But I was merely following you for protection...

I do hope so. I feel terrible that you were injured on my account. Um, if there is ever anything I can do to repay you for your kindness, please let me know.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

She had done the same to another friend of mine. Think nothing of it.

That I shall.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's better if I really don't leave my room at night...

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I was thinking much of the same for myself.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

But then how will we ever escape this place?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I don't plan on escaping.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

...oh, that's right. I'm sorry.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

It is nothing you need to apologize for.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you could return to London with me? It's rather pleasant right now, what with it being the Season and all.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

...I think I may enjoy that, actually.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

I'd be more than happy to serve you, sir. Should you require such services.

My, um, former employment was, ah...terminated.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I would most enjoy the company and chance for normalcy. After this horrid existence, spending time with you in London would be a godsend.

Did something happen?

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's very kind of you to say, sir. Although, um...I should probably take up my lessons again once we return. I hope you don't mind if I'm not at top shape for awhile?

...I'd rather not talk about it. It's still a sore spot.

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I will not. If anything, I would wish to help.

Then I will not pursue it.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Oh no! No! It's improper for a butler to receive help in his duties from the one he serves!

...unless, um, we kept it a secret?

[clockmongler.livejournal.com]

I won't tell if you don't.

[deadlyjuliet.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sir.