Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 22:26:18 GMT -5
Jason frowned down at the blank page of the sketchbook resting on his knees, tapping his pencil on the arm of his chair as he hunted for inspiration. It was proving to be very good at hide-and-seek.
In the back of his mind, he wondered what had become of Jonathan... Jason hadn't seen him for weeks. But they would meet again, Jonathan had said. Someday, if not immediately. He hoped Jonathan was alright. He hadn't looked at all well when he'd left the dorm that night.
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 12, 2010 22:32:01 GMT -5
Jonathan slipped through the door, checking to make sure Jason was alone first. He cleared his throat loudly and took a few steps forward.
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
Posts: 1,433
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 22:35:29 GMT -5
Jason looked up as someone cleared their throat nearby, a smile coming to his face as he recognized Jonathan instantly. Setting aside his sketchbook and pencil, he stood and moved to stand in front of the younger boy, happiness and relief evident in his voice. Someday was today.
"Jonathan... I was just thinking about you. I was beginning to wonder when I'd see you again. You look well."
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 12, 2010 22:39:13 GMT -5
Jonathan moved to sit on a nearby couch. He leaned back and clasped his hands behind his head. "I said someday. I didn't say never." He shifted awkwardly in the seat. "Thanks. You're looking... you know, good."
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
Posts: 1,433
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 22:46:39 GMT -5
Jason smiled, sitting down beside him and turning to look at him. "What have you been doing for all this time? Did you accomplish what you said you needed to do?"
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 12, 2010 22:53:35 GMT -5
For a moment, Jonathan's heart picked up. Shit... what's he talking about? What did I say? Does he mean - no, wait. He's talking about Ian.
"Yeah." He said finally. "I got that taken care of. I've also been doing some thinking lately... ever since Halloween, actually. I decided it's time you and I start talking again. I think Zeph can handle it."
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 23:00:09 GMT -5
Jason's smile widened. "I think so too... I never really doubted he could." See? We can be friends and all of us can be happy at the same time. I told you so. "I've missed you, Jonathan."
A thought occurred to him, and he moved to pick up his sketchbook and pencil again, smiling over at Jonathan. "Would you mind if I drew a sketch of you?"
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 12, 2010 23:02:55 GMT -5
Jonathan shrugged. "Alright. Go ahead."
I'm going to make this friendship work... Life is too short.
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
Posts: 1,433
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 12, 2010 23:13:36 GMT -5
Jason smiled. "Thanks. Could you sit up for me, and lower your arms? Yes, good," he nodded. "Now turn toward me, look straight ahead, relax... not too much. Good, good. Okay, now hold still please."
He smiled and began his sketch, falling silent, the only sound in the room for a long while being the scratch of graphite on paper. Jason paid close attention to detail, particularly in his subject's face, wanting to capture as much of Jonathan's deep-buried kindness in the portrait as possible -- though he wondered how Jonathan would react to that.
Eventually he set aside his pencil, looked up and held the finished sketch out for Jonathan to see. "There, finished. Do you like it?"
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 13, 2010 13:49:12 GMT -5
Jonathan took the drawing, his eyes sliding around on the lines on the paper. It was him, clearly him, but it was... different. Softer than what Jonathan saw in the mirror. He placed it on the couch between them and sighed.
"It's... it's not like I'm usually seen." He said finally. "It's good, but it's just... different. You captured something... something that I'm not sure is even there."
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
Posts: 1,433
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 13, 2010 13:59:28 GMT -5
"I draw what I see," Jason replied quietly, smiling at him. "Nothing more and nothing less."
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 13, 2010 14:26:11 GMT -5
Jonathan shrugged. "What you see is different than what I see, I suppose." He was silent for a long time, staring off at the wall. Finally, he spoke again. "So how's Zeph? I haven't seen him, except at a distance."
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 13, 2010 14:43:19 GMT -5
"He's fine," Jason answered calmly. "As well as ever, all things considered. We had quite the... interesting night at the Christmas ball. Zeph's brother Notos started a snowball fight and buried me in an avalanche," he recalled with a laugh. "It didn't seem quite so funny at the time. I left soon after that -- my dress was soaked."
He looked curiously at Jonathan. "What have you been up to all this time, besides what you said you needed to do?"
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Post by jonathanharris on Jan 13, 2010 16:23:22 GMT -5
Jonathan shrugged and turned away. "Oh, you know... stuff. I've been exploring a bit... seeing if I can figure out some of the mysterious things that have been happening around here."
He didn't particularly want to tell Jason about some of the things he had discovered, especially the mystery he had uncovered during his time hiding from the general population. Jonathan had a feeling Jason may not approve of his opinions on the matter.
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Jason Hiller
Ireth
University Freshman: Lycanthrope
Just another nancy boy...
Posts: 1,433
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Post by Jason Hiller on Jan 13, 2010 16:28:46 GMT -5
Jason raised his eyebrows. "Yeah, those things could do with some looking-into. Make that a lot. What have you found out, if I'm allowed to ask?"
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