[I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

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[I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:28 pm

Despite John's own stubborn insistence, no one had locked him in a holding cell. So when the opportunity arose, he retreated to the woods of the estate where he hoped not even Bear could find him. The cure was slow at calming his mind and he was still terrified he would try to hurt someone. Now he just lay there, head between what used to be his arms.

"Maybe Dad was right to hide me away..." he sighed miserably.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:03 pm

There was a thump, as a ball landed at his feet.

A ball bearing a smiley face.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:06 pm

He sighed. "It was worth a try..."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:15 pm

"You're not exactly a ninja. And I do have good eyes."

Bear smiled, dropping from the treetops to land a few paces from him.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:22 pm

"I needed to be alone," he said, having yet to lift his head.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:29 pm

"I know."

Bear took a seat next to him.

"But you couldn't be alone forever."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:18 am

"Maybe I should... where I can't ever hurt anyone."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:41 pm

"No. No more running away. That's what the school is here for.. That's what I am here for."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:50 pm

He looked to her, a sorrowful self-pitying look on his face.

"Bear... look at me. I'm... I'm a monster. I was before this. Eventually something's going to happen and I'll lose control and someone's going to get hurt."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:34 pm

"Not while you've got friends who care for you, no matter what."

Bear followed up, with a deep, loving hug.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:39 pm

John tensed at first but the relaxed, if only a little.

"Why couldn't I just have been born normal..." he sighed sadly.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:52 pm

"Being normal is no fun."

Bear continued her hug, embracing him more.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:00 pm

"You aren't covered in scales..."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:49 am

Bear frowned, feeling inadequate she could not really experience john's troubles more personally.

"No, but I have accidentally put a hole through a wall. Several walls.."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:52 pm

"So have I," he chuckled uncomfortably, despite his misery.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:56 pm

Bear smiled a little.

"John, I'm going to do everything I can to get you back. I swear."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:09 pm

He sighed.

"I know, and the treatment's working. It's just..."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:27 pm

"It's just...?"

Bear kept her hug firmly attached.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:29 pm

"That angry animal voice is still there. Weaker... but there." He seemed deeply troubled by this.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:33 pm

"We'll find a way to keep it content. You will come out on top. I promise."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:41 am

"And if I don't?"
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Postby Byrna Cooper » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:58 pm

"Then I will have broken a promise. And I'll feel terrible about it." She replied, chuckling.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:06 am

John didn't chuckle with her. "Bear... I'm scared..."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:46 pm

Bear had hoped the laughing would make him feel better, and kept her hug going.

"You are a good person, John. We will beat this."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:42 pm

"Don't let me forget that."
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby Byrna Cooper » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:39 pm

Bear nodded, with a sigh.

Wherever his snout ended, she planted it with a kiss and a warm smile.
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Re: [I-11 DT] Hiding From Bears

Postby John Hino » Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:57 pm

John smiled weakly but affectionately.

"I don't know what I'd do without you."
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