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[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

I think that "dreams" are the metaphor we're using...

In my dreams last night, there was a creature who disguised itself as a dear friend, and who used his stolen face to brutally injure another friend of mine. Is this a common theme? How does one know if they are faced with friend or foe? Other than the teeth.

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[thesadist]

I encountered one the night before last. The only reason I knew the real one was that I was with her when we found the duplicate. I do not know if there's any way of telling the difference, but apparently its existence came as a surprise to others who have been here longer. My mention of it was the first they'd heard.

I hope your friend is alright.

[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

There was no "real one." It was just Mero, who wasn't Mero at all. It caught us all by surprise. And then I

I don't know. I tried to stop the bleeding...but...

[thesadist]

Wait, it took a form of someone not even here? Or merely someone who wasn't with you at the time?

I see. I will continue to hope that your friend is healing, then. If I can help, let me know?

[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

He isn't here. Not that I know, anyway.

Are you a healer?

[thesadist]

Hmm. That is unexpected.

Mildly. There are others with much greater skill than I, but I know enough to get by, I suppose.

[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

Is it?

Then I may ask your assistance, if my friend will let me. Ultimately, it's up to him.

My magic is pretty useless when it comes to that sort of thing. I can only heal myself. It's frustrating.

[thesadist]

It is. I was not aware they could take the form of people not here to copy. This could be... difficult.

I have mostly learned from necessity. The more intricate wounds are better left to someone with more skills than I, but I am willing to aid however needed.

[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

It was just like him. Looked like him...acted like him...

How can they do that? Read minds?

I'll pass on the message. Thank you.

[thesadist]

I don't know. I'm sorry I do not have more of an answer for you, but I am fairly new here myself. I will pass the information on to someone who may be able to use it, however.

You're welcome.

[norainu]

Just so you know for future reference, all of my people can heal. (Including me, but I'm not so good at it.) Drop by and I'll point them out to you.

-Renji

[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

That's good to know, thank you.

My magic--what little is left--is mostly offensive.

[norainu]

There is a time for that, too. If what you can do is fight, fight so that no one will require healing.

[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

I'll...try to keep that in mind.

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[notmyfather.livejournal.com]

I am fine, Keman.

- V'kass Valyn Lord Hernalth

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[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

Yo I I'm

...You've dropped the "el."

I'm very glad to hear it. I was worried.

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[notmyfather.livejournal.com]

You did say I should.

I'm alright. I can't walk and it hurts to breathe or speak, but they tell me I'll heal.

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[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

I did indeed.

I'm sorry about last night, Valyn. I lost control. It was terrifying.

I never wanted anyone to see that side of me.

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[notmyfather.livejournal.com]

You do sometimes give good advice.

Don't apologize. This place does that to us.

You.... I....

There's nothing to apologize for.

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[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

I was just as bad as the monster, Valyn. I killed, and I enjoyed it.

That frightens me.

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[notmyfather.livejournal.com]

You aren't a monster.

Now I realize why you were so frustrated with me last night.

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[adorkabledragon.livejournal.com]

Sometimes...I wonder.

Oh?

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[notmyfather.livejournal.com]

Keman.

You're overeager, emotional, sometimes irritating, frustrating, painful as anything to ride, and you possess a slow but fierce temper. But you aren't a monster.

We all think the worst of ourselves when we lose control, don't we?

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[thesadist]

I assume you are the friend he mentioned? Do you require any additional healing or have you been seen to?

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[notmyfather.livejournal.com]

I am. And I appreciate the offer, but I've been seen to. There's no need to waste your strength on me.

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[thesadist]

I am glad you are healing, then.