Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 3, 2010 15:14:11 GMT -5
Jason moved one hand to stroke Zeph's hair, still rubbing his boyfriend's back with his other hand. His eyes were half-closed, looking at nothing in particular. Natalie was alive, that was a blessing... but there were so many others who could be in danger that minute. So much pain and suffering.
He shifted a little, feeling almost physically ill with worry. At least he had Zeph here in his arms, alive and safe, as well as the rest of his family.
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 3, 2010 16:32:25 GMT -5
Zephyros looked at him and narrowed his eyes a little. "I see that. You worry too much, Jason. We have enough to be concerned about without worrying about everyone we know. You'll make yourself sick."
He snuggled closer, holding Jason tightly. Or, as tightly as was safe for them both.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 3, 2010 17:01:15 GMT -5
"I can't help it!" Jason protested softly, looking up at his boyfriend with wide, anxious eyes. "They're our friends, Zeph, and they're facing much the same danger we did. We know what that voice is capable of, and willing to do. How can you not worry?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 3, 2010 21:57:29 GMT -5
"I learned that worrying when I have no control, or any way of knowing, is rather futile. Doesn't your bible say not to worry?" he paused thoughtfully. "You know Bible just means book... it's odd to tell you your book says not to worry."
He shook his head, "Regardless, your holy book specifically mentions not to worry because your god will take care of everything. Doesn't that mean your trust in him would mean you shouldn't worry about something outside of your control?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 3, 2010 22:09:20 GMT -5
Jason nodded, pressing his face into Zeph's shoulder again. "You're right... but it can be hard not to be afraid. There's so much we don't know and can't control."
He drew a deep breath, pulling away slightly. "Excuse me for a minute. I need to pray."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 3, 2010 22:27:01 GMT -5
Zephyros nearly pulled him close again, but let him go. "Whatever you need, my heart."
He wondered somewhat himself at how he was so at ease with what had Jason so ill at heart. But somehow, he had the feeling that no one was in any real danger. At least, no one they knew and cared about. Callous as it was, he didn't really care about the strangers that were in danger. He felt some sorrow for their families, but he was more concerned about Jason than anyone except his brothers.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 3, 2010 22:52:00 GMT -5
Jason slipped out of Zeph's arms and dropped to his knees on the floor, bowing his head in prayer. He tried to keep from trembling as he opened his heart to God, confessing his fears and worries and asking for peace of mind.
Slowly his breathing calmed down as peace flooded through him, soothing and strengthening him. He lifted his head again and stood up, returning to Zeph's side and taking his hand gently. "I'll be okay now, I think."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 3, 2010 23:02:09 GMT -5
Zeph just pulled him down onto the bed carefully and pulled him close, "Good. The only worry I have is for you. Whatever it takes for you to feel better makes me feel better."
He nuzzled Jason's cheek, kissing him gently. "I just want you to be well."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 3, 2010 23:06:34 GMT -5
"I know," Jason murmured, kissing Zeph back softly and wrapping his arms around him. "Ich liebe dich, mein herz..."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 4, 2010 2:56:47 GMT -5
"I love you too," he said softly, holding him close and running his fingers through Jason's hair. He winced a little, his ribs objecting to his current position. Shifting a little, he finally sat up straight, pressing a hand against his ribs. "Hang on... I'll be right back."
He stood, planting a swift kiss on Jason's cheek before leaving the room and finding his medication, taking exactly the right dosage before returning and sitting next to him again. He nuzzled Jason's cheek a little, "I'm sorry. Stupid ribs again... How's your back? Does it hurt?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 4, 2010 16:37:43 GMT -5
"A little," Jason nodded. "It itches more than anything though, but there's this one spot I can never reach..." He moved his arms behind his back and strained his fingers to reach the troublesome spot. "Nope, that's not happening. Gah." He looked pleadingly at Zeph. "Help me?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 4, 2010 17:05:55 GMT -5
Zeph grinned and carefully scratched the spot Jason strove so desperately to reach. He was gentle, fearing to open the still-healing scar at all, or make it any worse. "I've heard that an itch is from your pain receptors anyway. It's like a minor pain or something," he said thoughtfully, leaning his chin on Jason's shoulder. "How's that?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 4, 2010 17:19:01 GMT -5
Jason gave a small moan of pleasure as the itch subsided. "That's perfect... could you move your hand down a bit and to the right? Yes... mmm..." He closed his eyes in contentment, but opened them immediately as he felt his leg start to twitch, then to jerk as Zeph continued to scratch his back.
"Ach!" he yelped. "Was in Der Welt?!"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 4, 2010 18:16:53 GMT -5
Zeph jerked away in surprise and then started laughing as he realized what had happened. "Normally dogs do that when you scratch their stomachs or ear, not their back," he laughed, his head bumping lightly against Jason's back. "I so have to remember that."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 4, 2010 18:27:43 GMT -5
"Hmph." Jason crossed one leg over the other and grinned at Zeph. "As long as you don't use that to embarrass me."
He looked around, searching for the clock as his stomach growled softly. "Hmm... must be getting close to lunch time..."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 4, 2010 18:29:24 GMT -5
"No, I wouldn't. Not in public, at least," he chuckled wickedly. His own stomach replied and he started laughing. "Must be. C'mon, let's go see if it is or not."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 6, 2010 1:21:02 GMT -5
Jason smiled and took Zeph's hand as they left the room together, coming into the kitchen. Everyone else was getting settled down around the table, and Jason smiled as he joined them. Casper prayed over the meal, and they began eating and chatting between bites.
"How is your friend Natalie?" Casper asked Jason.
Jason had difficulty swallowing a mouthful of potatoes before replying. "She's doing much better than she was... she's awake now, but she can't remember anything leading up to her injury. Which is bad, because Ian thinks she may have seen the face behind the voice we heard."
Casper nodded slowly, concern coming into his eyes. "I'll keep her in my prayers."
Jason nodded. "Thank you."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Jan 6, 2010 1:49:30 GMT -5
Zephyros ate quietly, having nothing to say or add to the conversation. He didn't eat much, either, but that was completely normal. Just listening was all he wanted to do, and sit happily beside Jason. So long as nothing was directed at him, he was content to remain silent.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 6, 2010 16:02:41 GMT -5
Casper looked up suddenly as the phone rang, and rose curiously to get it. He frowned a little as he held the receiver to his ear. "Hello?"
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Post by ianharris on Jan 6, 2010 21:17:21 GMT -5
((OOC, it ain't Ian. )) "Do exactly as I say," a cold and electronic voice intoned, "and your family will survive the next few minutes. Refuse, and I will have my minions gun your pretty-boy and the rest of your miserable family down where they stand. Now, walk out of the room. Ensure no one follows you. Respond only when you are alone."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 6, 2010 21:27:12 GMT -5
Casper clenched his hand around the phone, feeling the blood freeze in his veins and turning away quickly so no one could see the horror in his face. He knew that voice. The same one who had threatened him and his family when Jason had been kidnapped. It was all Casper could do not to hang up the phone immediately; he knew that the voice was as good as his word, and he would not put his family at such a risk.
He glanced back at his family, who were looking at him curiously, and kept his face and voice even and calm. "I'll be back shortly," he told them, then turned and walked out of the room, slipping into his study and shutting the door behind him before speaking to the voice on the other end of the phone line.
"I'm alone. What do you want?"
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Post by ianharris on Jan 6, 2010 21:32:43 GMT -5
"You and I are going to have a little chat about the next ten minutes of your pathetic life. Here's how it's going to go down. Sometime in that ten minutes, something is going to happen to your son and his little boyfriend, filthy double-freaks that they are. You, Captain Hiller, will be powerless to stop it. I want you to listen, Captain Hiller, and I want you to understand that. Doesn't your precious little bestseller say something to the degree of 'He who has ears, let him hear"? That's what I want you to do. I want you to hear."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 7, 2010 1:17:07 GMT -5
Casper's heart was pounding; he breathed slowly and deeply, trying to remain calm. For Jason and Zeph's sakes, at least, if not his own. The knowledge that he was helpless to protect his only son weighed in his heart like a stone. There had to be something he could do… anything… Anything to keep his family from danger.
Perhaps there was a way he could let the others know what was going on, so they could make some attempt to protect themselves against whatever was going to happen... he could put the phone on speaker, letting them hear the voice. Jason and Zeph, at least, would know that the voice meant danger. His thumb hovered over the speaker button. Could he risk it? Did he dare?
No, Casper realized, his heart sinking further. It was far too dangerous. He gripped the phone as if to crush it in his bare hand, his voice low and laden with pent-up rage.
"I'm listening. Speak."
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Post by ianharris on Jan 7, 2010 9:58:18 GMT -5
"I am a man who enjoys his games, Captain Hiller. Especially Jenga. I do love a good round of Jenga. But this game, the one I've been playing with your son and the freaks like him... it's over. You've lost. I've become the ultimate judge of the world, sorting out the normal from the abnormal and purging the land of that which does not belong. I hold death in my hands, and I am its master. I have become like God. No, I have become God." The voice laughed. "And you... you are nothing. That is why you won't stand in my way. I want you to understand that when I put my plan into effect, you are powerless to stop it. I expect no fight from you. Do not disappoint me, Captain Hiller. Do you understand?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 7, 2010 14:50:15 GMT -5
Casper shuddered in silent loathing, nodding slowly. "Yes, I understand."
Who was this man, claiming he was God, making people's lives his playthings? Visions of Hitler and his regime of hatred swam into Casper's mind, and he shoved them away forcefully. This was similar, but different in many ways. Hitler had had a face, a symbol people recognized and feared. This man had only a distorted voice, but the same murderous, genocidal spirit.
Casper wondered in the back of his mind why the voice had mentioned his fondness for Jenga... was it a clue to what he was going to do? He lodged it in the back of his mind, even though he knew it would do him no good. He had already promised the voice that he wouldn't put up a fight.
God, he prayed fervently, keep my family safe when I cannot.
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