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[wavesofjade]

WHO: Dolores & anyone
TONE: Various??
RATING: G for now
WHEN: March 11th
WHERE: Hospital wing, school grounds & great hall
WHAT: Open log for various interactions -- pick a letter! :3
STATUS: Ongoing

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[A.]

[In the morning, far too early for anyone to be so chipper, Dolores can be found in the hospital wing, getting ready for another week. She's humming to herself, some jaunty song from the 1960s.

She might even be dancing a little, if the twirling from one bed to the next while she nods her head along with the tune is anything to go by.]

[B.]

[Later in the day, the nurse is out in the school grounds, sitting in the courtyard with her face turned up to the cold March sunshine. She's not really dressed for the weather, in her usual dress with a scarf wrapped around her neck, but she doesn't feel the cold in any case.]

[C.]

[In the evening, after most students have departed from dinner and gone back to their own dorms, she's sitting in the spot at the staff table that's always left open for her but one she so rarely takes.

She hadn't been there while everyone else was eating - it's been maybe ten minutes since she entered the room - but she's sitting there now, contemplative, rolling a red apple across the wood of the table in front of her, from one hand to the other.]

Comments

[marshall_lee]

[He takes his usual seat sitting backwards in one of the chairs with his arms pillowed on the back.]

Ugh. I know the feeling all too well. It kinda happened to me and Roderich and the feelings...well, it definately lingered for a while.

[He rests his chin on top of his arms.]

This one was tough to deal with since it didn't just make you feel physically attracted to the other person. It felt so real. I didn't realize that I was actually rather lonely until after it was all over.
I mean, I've had one night stands and stuff plenty of times but I haven't fell in love with anyone since Ashlynne.

[wavesofjade]

[She listens, her expression softening in sympathy as he speaks. Setting a few things aside she moves over and pulls up a seat near to him, placing a hand gently on top of his head.]

You'll find someone, sweetheart. I'm certain of it.

[marshall_lee]

[He sighs. The gesture of comfort is soothing.]
Maybe. But even if I do, what then? Unless I find another vampire whoever I end up with will inevitably leave me. And I don't think I could ever turn someone..I promised myself I wouldn't do that to someone.
[He shakes his head.]
I shouldn't really dwell on this.

[wavesofjade]

[She strokes one hand over his hair, frowning slightly.]

I cannot blame you for doing so, but, Marshall.. [Dolores shifts closer, so she can put her arm around him.] You mustn't lose hope. Sometimes, it's all we have.

[marshall_lee]

[He leans towards her and rests his head on her shoulder.]
It's hard to keep hope alive sometimes. It's why I chose to stay being a musician. It was a way of me to travel, have fun, meet cool people and not form any lasting attachments. I always thought it would be better that way in the long run.
[He fidgets a bit.]
Coming here has made me realize that I miss normal day to day interactions with people and..stuff. I think I'm still re-learning to be honest.

[wavesofjade]

[She shifts a bit to make it more comfortable, but keeps her arm around him.]

We never stop learning, even when we get to an age like yours. Sometimes the lessons hurt, but that doesn't mean they weren't worth the learning.

[marshall_lee]

That's true. I suppose if I didn't keep learning, I wouldn't even be here now.
[He gets quiet.]
One day at a time I guess.

[wavesofjade]

One day at a time... and you know I'm always here for you, if you need anything.

[marshall_lee]

Of course. And the same goes to you too. I'm always happy to listen.

[wavesofjade]

I know you are, dear. Sometimes I wonder what I'd do without you around.

[marshall_lee]

Really? Have I actually helped you that much?
[The thought makes him smile.]

[wavesofjade]

How could you even doubt that for a moment?

[marshall_lee]

Well, I feel like I come to you with my problems an awful lot..I just don't want you to ever feel like that's all I ever do.

[wavesofjade]

Marshall.. [She gives him a bit of a scolding look.] You're not thinking you're a burden on me, are you? I'll not have that.

[marshall_lee]

[He looks a bit sheepish.]

Sometimes? Sorry..I just wish I could do more for you ya know?

[wavesofjade]

You already do more than enough. I couldn't ask anything more of you than your continued friendship.

[marshall_lee]

Well, you'll have that as long as I'm still walking this earth.