Making good on a promise

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:16 pm

"Love you," Butcher watched him go. Please don't get into any trouble without me there.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:01 pm

William walked up to the front door of the Mandible House and knocked on it, tears now trailing down his cheeks like rivers. He waited outside. I hope they'll let me stay here, even if it's just for a night. I need to find a way to get out of the city.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:03 pm

Nick slipped through the door. He'd appointed himself official doorman since Mikey's kidnap. When he saw who it was, he slipped back inside.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:05 pm

William shivered, tears still falling form his eyes. He thought he had felt something pass through the door. He dismissed the thought, knocking quietly on the door after a minute of silence.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:06 pm

"Put your hand on the doorknob." Nick said in a gentle voice. He could tell the vampire had been crying.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:08 pm

William nodded, doing as the voice told him. He placed his hand on the doorknob, although it slipped off once because of all the harsh crying hehad done on the wya over.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:09 pm

All of a sudden, Nick gained a physical form. He turned the doorknob and let the crying vampire in.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:11 pm

William walked into the house, his body still shaking. He looked up at the shade. "Th-thank you," he said quietly, trying to stop his crying.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:13 pm

"S'alright." Nick said quietly. "Mikey's gone out, but you wouldn't want to see him anyway. I think Andrew's upstairs..." He trailed off, biting his lip. Angel suddenly ran in, hugging Nick tightly around the waist.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:15 pm

William managed to give a small, sad smile to the little girl before looking back up at Nick. "D-do you think he would mind if I needed to talk to him?" he asked.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:18 pm

Nick thought a minute. "I think him and Mikey are having some problems, so to speak." he stroked his daughter's fine hair. The little girl moved away from him and towards William. Her small hands patted his round stomach.
"My papa had one of those." She smiled at him. "Then it went pop, and now my daddy has a baby." Nick blushed.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:21 pm

William gave a stronger sad smile than earlier as he looked down at the little girl. He moved a hand over and stroked her hair softly. She's so innocent. I can't imagine how anyone could have hurt her.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:23 pm

Angel fluttered up to touch William's face. "Angel make sad man feel all better." She placed a hand on his cheek and began to use her extremely useful power to calm the vampire down. Nick watched proudly. She's got a heart of gold.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:26 pm

William smiled at the girl as he began to feel calm again. He knew he would be back into tears as he explained the story, but for right now, it helped. He leaned forward and gave the little girl a hug, thanking her. She's such a wonderful little girl.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:27 pm

"Come into the study." Nick gestured with his head. "It's warm in there. You look frozen. I'd find some of Mikey's clothes for you, but you're like twice the size, so maybe not." Angel tugged him towards the room.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:30 pm

William smiled and followed. He used a hand to wipe away a few of his reamaining tears and walked along both of the avians. It's obvious to see where she gets her kindess from. Both Mikey and Nick are nice. "Thank you," he said again.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:31 pm

"Tea? Coffee? Random soft drink that's full of sugar? Blood?" Nick gestured for him to sit down in the chair opposite. Angel, quite taken with the new person, sat on his lap.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:35 pm

William sat down and smiled, putting his arms losely around the girl in his lap. He shook his head. "No thank you. I'm fine for right now," he said, although the pale color of his skin and how weak he looked told otherwise.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:37 pm

Nick gave him a sceptical look. "The fact I have an overwhelming desire to mother you says otherwise." He said calmly. "Being a dad since I was fifteen means I can tell when people aren't alright. What's wrong?"

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:39 pm

William frowned a little, still holding the little girl in his arms. "I-I'ts nothing," he said quietly. God, is it everything.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:40 pm

Nick just looked at him, the way he could remember looking at Mikey before Angel had hatched.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:44 pm

William felt uneasy under Nick's gaze. He bit his lip slightly and tried to hold back some more tears that threatened to fall as everything repeated in his mind. He doesn't love me anymore. This is how it has to be.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:45 pm

"Tell me, William." Nick murmured. "I can help you, if..." He hesitated. I'm bargaining with him when he's this upset?

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:46 pm

"If what?" William asked, looking up at Nick, glad that the awkward silence had been broken.

Subject: Re: Making good on a promise Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:48 pm

Nick stared at his hands. "If you help Mikey. No, it's not an if. It's a question. I'll still help you, even if you don't want to help Mikey and... I'll understand if you don't want to. But I..." He shrugged and gave the vampire a lopsided smile. "What's wrong?"

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