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shufti ([personal profile] shufti) wrote in [community profile] milliways_bar2007-01-10 04:33 pm
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In one corner of the bar is Shufti, with Jack on her knee, showing him some pictures.

"And on the big day, I'll wear a long white dress, and you and Dada will have suits I expect. And then we walk down the middle of the guests and say some special words in front of everyone. And Dada will say some extra words to say that he'll look after you too."

Jack points at the picture. Shufti smiles. "That's a cake. Can you say cake?"

"Tay" Jack replies, then points at something else. "Baa?"

"That's a sheep love, we won't be having one of those. I don't think."
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sheep at a wedding tend to be a problem" a soft voice agreed nearby. The women the voice belonged to wasn't long in appearing, a red headed, tired looking woman with a security badge.

"Sorry to interrupt...but are you Shufti and Jack?"
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, I'm not arresting you" she chuckled, a warm, oddly soothing sound. "And if he deserved a good solid kick, good going"

She offered a hand "Alex actually mentioned you to me, mentioned a jerk of non-father and nightmares Jack's having? I might be able to help with that..."
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Her grip was firm and reassuring as she sank down to sit on the floor near the pair "No, I'm not a psychologist. I'm a telepath, someone who can read thoughts and emotions..." she wasn't sure how much that would mean to the woman, but she was nothing if not honest.

"What I could do for Jack, if you and he wish, is to blunt the edges of the memory of the attack, not the details, just the immediacy, drain away a bit of the fear. He wouldn't forget, but it wouldn't make him wake up at night..."
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, I'd have to talk to him, get his permission, and no. It won't hurt or otherwise affect him. I can draw you into the mental link, to watch as I work, oversee...if it'll be a comfort?" she offered simply.
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"When there aren't enough words, you ask with emotions, and colors and images especially with babies..." she smiled softly. "I simply won't touch any mind without permission..." on purpose and with any intent at any rate.

Then she held out her hand to Shufti "Shall we ask him?"
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
The world didn't shift so much as perceptions increased, new abilities blending into Shufti's mind that hadn't been imagined before. The woman beside her was Mother and Flame and Joy all spun into a simple package.

With these new sense, Jack was Potential and Life just barely blossomed...

And Shufti herself? Was Warrior, and Mother...

Rachel led the way, gently, softly, her flame held to a flicker as she touched Jack's cheek lightly. It wasn't words, no, But bright, bubbly brightness, safety and warmth that begged to be let in to heal, like Momma's hands after a fall, like Momma's arms after John...
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
He doesn't have to do a thing but heal...Rachel was a firm believer in such, and children...children were always to be protected.

And to heal? To heal she had to reach out to those dark, bleeding memories, the ones that leaked fear and darkness through the bright young mind and cradle them gently in flame. Carefully, ever so carefully she began to wear the edges from those sharp memories, letting the primal fear bleed into herself and Shufti, letting it bleed away...

It seemed so small a task, but it meant much in one so young.
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
When the edges were worn smooth and soft as river stones, leaving pictures and memory but so much less Fear Rachel withdrew...

...from Jack.

There were still wounds to face, and so she turned her attention, as warm as summer sunshine, on Shufti.

:;May I?::
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
::You're bleeding too:: Rachel noted, as simple and clear as that. Rachel could taste pain and guilt, as thick and harsh as g;assen blood upon the tongue...
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
::Nothing you can show me is something I have not lived:: she promised softly. ::If not for your own sake, then for Jack's? So that you can both have a little peace...::

It was her nature to steal the pain from others, adding their drops to her own ocean...
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
::No:: she promised ::He is no longer in the mental link. It's just you and I...and I am very good with secrets::
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a harsh mind to reach out to...but not a lost one. Not one given over to rage and despair...

One that she can help, not as simply and purely as in the child, but she dimmed the darker memories, let them sink deeper into the mind where they need not poison...

She drew Pain and Fear off into herself, as inexorably as rivers led to the sea...

And at last, as a parting gift, another bright moment to add to coming joy, just a trace of star laced sky and high, wild song...

And it took Heartbeats, nothing more. Heartbeats before Rachel released Shufti's hand and smiled, a shadow laced, weary smile...but a true one.
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Rachel smile didn't waver as she leaned forward to kiss Shufti's forehead gently "No more than it had to" she admitted.

"Now take care of your little Jack and I'll be checking in okay?"
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you for letting me help" Rachel answered, simple and honest as she stood and headed for the lake door.

And yes, she was always bad with remembering to introduce herself.
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[personal profile] futures_of_ash 2007-01-10 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Rachel Grey" she answered with an embarrassed glance over her shoulder. She always managed to forget...

Then, then she was outside, off to her precious lake and to the let the latest bits of pain settle.