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We made our way down the hall, passing hurrying guards soaked from working on deck. We made it to my room, which was just a bit larger than Idriel's. I was glad the guard followed at a distance as we went inside.
3/22/2011 #391 Report~Idriel~
I went straight to the porthole when we got inside the cabin, and gazed out of the rain-splattered glass. A flash of lightning lit up the sky, and I smiled. It really was beautiful.
3/22/2011 #392 ReportSim-
I steadied myself against the wall, and gave a small smile as Idriel gazed out of the porthole. I was just going to stand by, and let her enjoy this. The last thing she wanted right now was some old fart talking her ear off.
3/22/2011 #393 Report~Idriel~
I stared out for what seemed like ages, just watching the rain sheeting down, and the occasional flash of lightning. I really wanted to go up onto the deck and watch it properly, getting soaked too, just like I always used to, but I figured that that would be pushing my luck.
3/22/2011 #394 Report~Idriel~
I ignored the guard, and kept staring out the porthole. The guard gave the chain a small tug, distracting me for a moment, but I didn't want to go. Not yet.
3/22/2011 #396 ReportSim-
"Just one more minute," I said to the guard, who heaved a large sigh, but nodded.
3/22/2011 #397 Report~Idriel~
One more minute wasn't nearly enough, I thought. I wanted to stay here until the storm was over, so I could watch it all.
3/22/2011 #398 ReportSim-
"Minute's up," said the guard sharply. When the Abhorsen didn't move, he cracked the chain like a whip.
"Easy there," I said, giving the guard a disapproving look.
3/22/2011 #399 Report~Idriel~
The guard gave the chain a sharp tug, and I had to move away from the porthole to avoid falling over. I still stumbled a little, anyway. I sighed, then looked back, trying to catch another glimpse outside, but the guard was already pulling me out of the door.
3/22/2011 #400 ReportSim-
We returned to the Abhorsen's room in silence. The guard locked the chain in place, and peevishly left the room, slamming the door behind him.
3/22/2011 #401 Report~Idriel~
I sighed as I sat down on the bed, then looked at the old man. 'Thank you for that,' I said quietly.
3/22/2011 #402 Report~Idriel~
I nodded. 'I think it did,' I said. 'It seems like ages since I've seen the sky.'
3/22/2011 #404 Report~Idriel~
'I guess so,' I said, sighing. 'Although that seems like such a long time.'
3/22/2011 #406 Report~Idriel~
'Busy...' I said dryly. 'It's a little difficult to find things to do when you're chained to a bed, in a small, dark room.'
3/22/2011 #408 ReportSim-
I sighed. "I know. But there are always books. Or - you could write."
3/22/2011 #409 Report~Idriel~
'Write what?' I asked, listening to another clap of thunder from outside.
3/22/2011 #410 ReportSim-
"Well... you kept a diary, didn't you?" I said. "Maybe you could start a new one."
3/22/2011 #411 Report~Idriel~
I snorted. 'I don't think I'm going to make that mistake again,' I said.
3/22/2011 #412 ReportSim-
I was silent for a moment. "Is there anyone you would like to write to?" I asked. "I could send the letters once we reach Belisaere."
3/22/2011 #413 Report~Idriel~
I thought for a moment. I wanted to write to Oliver, asking him where he was, but he might not bother replying. I also wanted to write to Cariel, but I didn't want her to worry about me. 'I don't know,' I sighed. 'Maybe. I suppose I could try writing to someone, anyway.'
3/22/2011 #414 ReportSim-
I took some sheets of paper, a quill pen, and an ink bottle from one of the desk drawers, and located a book large enough to act as a lap desk.
3/22/2011 #415 Report~Idriel~
'Thanks,' I said, taking the items and arranging them on the bed. It would be rather difficult to write with the ship rocking like this, but I could only try, really. And maybe it would make me feel better, too. It would at least help to pass the time.
3/22/2011 #416 ReportSim-
"I can leave, if you want, and come back later," I said. "I don't want to use up all of my visiting time in one go."
3/22/2011 #417 Report~Idriel~
'Okay,' I said, nodding. 'I guess I keep forgetting that your visiting hours have been cut a bit.'
3/22/2011 #418 ReportSim-
"And do try to eat something, won't you?" I said, gesturing at the food that remained on her end table.
3/22/2011 #419 Report~Idriel~
I looked at the food, but I still didn't feel very hungry. 'I guess I'll try,' I said. 'I'm not sure if it'll work, but I'll at least try.'
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