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Post by Airous Benjamin Fai on Oct 13, 2012 1:45:13 GMT -5
Airous was running as fast as he could away from his home, blood dripping from his face and body, leaving a small trail of blood behind him. From the passer byer they might think he had gotten into a tussle with a few peers from school, but in truth he had been beat down by his father. Airous's whole body was on fire. He knew there where a few breaks maybe a rib or so but he wasn't sure what exactly. He was to consternated on running as fast as he could away.
Airous hadn't even said a word to the man before the first punch to the nose. He had heard his father come in from the bar and turned around to see the man. Before he could even react the man's fist had hit his nose, causing it to bleed and most likely cause a break. Airous had no place to go as he slowed down to a walk. He hadn't made any friends at school. There was one adult he knew wouldn't judge him for what happened.
Airous quickly made his way to the wand shop and opened the door slowly. Lucky it didn't look as if anyone was there. Not even the shop keeper was in sight.
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Post by Skylar Stargazer on Oct 14, 2012 18:03:36 GMT -5
 Skylar sat on the floor of the attic of the shop with a book across his lap and a quill tucked behind his ear. His face was blank as he thought about something and then took the quill from his ear and began scribbling words across the pages again. His nose cringed slightly as he made a mistake on the page and he scratched it out with a sigh before replacing the word with the one he had intended on writing. His attention was so focused on this book that he barely even moved when he heard the shop bell ring from below.. He scribbled a few more notes and then reluctantly stood up from where he was sitting and put the book back on the table... He climbed the stairs down to the shop quietly. It was almost near close time but he didn't mind it. He actually enjoyed the last minute guest. As he reached the bottom of the stairs he froze for a moment with widening eyes, Airous? What the.... He whispered before rushing towards him and putting his hands on his shoulders. He looked him over for a long moment with wide eyes as he took in his injuries...He let him to the back of the shop with an arm, careful to not further injure him as he led him to a comfy looking turquoise chair, Sit... He told him before disappearing to the front of the shop to lock the door and turn the open light off. He returned after a few moments with a wet rag in his left hand a black bag of medical stuff in his right hand. He sat it on the floor beside Airous and then put the rag in Airous' hand for him to press into his nose until the blood stopped flowing. He flicked his wand and his chair came forward for him to sit in front of Airous. What happened? he asked. |
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Post by Airous Benjamin Fai on Oct 15, 2012 0:26:42 GMT -5
It took a few minutes for Skylar to appear. Airous had stared to worry that he wasn't there. That maybe running here had been a waste of time but Airous didn't have enough energy to go anywhere else at the moment. Then he heard quiet steps. Airous didn't look up at the man as he took in what had wondered to his door step. He heard the mans words and was turned toward him as Skylar held him by the shoulders. Then he was being quickly led away to the back of the shop. He did what he was told and sat in the chair. He watched Skylar run off once more before returning with a wet rag and a black bag.
"Thanks." Airous whispered as the wet rag was placed in his hand. He held the rag to his nose. It was cool to the touch. Airous knew the next words where coming and feared them as Skylar asked what had happened. He couldn't exactly say it was his father. Who knows what Skylar would do. If Airous where to be taken out of his home then they might take him out of durmastrang. He spoke what was the closest thing to the truth he could think of without mentioning who. "I.....got into a fight...." He whispered.
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Post by Skylar Stargazer on Oct 16, 2012 5:26:16 GMT -5
Skylar raised an eyebrow at Airous slightly, You got into a fight did you? Somehow I can't believe that of you...your such a gentle child...surely a 'fight' couldn't of occurred...you look as if you have been beaten by someone larger than yourself... He said with his blue eyes locking on the boys, I have a way of seeing past people Airous, so please tell the truth...and no, no matter what I will protect you from whoever hurt you. He told him with a confident smile as he stood up to grab a bowl and poured some water in it, carefully taking the already blood soaked rag out of the boys hand he dipped it into the bowl of water before wringing it out and handing it back to him, I promise no matter who hurt, they will never get away with it again...so let me ask a more direct question....was this a seventh year's doing? A professor? A parent? He asked carefully, his eyes locking on every movement the boy made so he could figure out what happened by the boys body language responses as well as his words. Something about the way the boy was beaten seemed personal and it really bothered Skylar...He wouldn't let the boy leave until he had a target to go after. |
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Post by Airous Benjamin Fai on Oct 16, 2012 11:43:09 GMT -5
Skylars next words shocked and scared Airous. He had been telling some of the truth. It wasn't like he had lied. Airous had tried to throw a few punches back at his father, which led to a lot of the bruises on his body. But it would have still been called a fight. Skylar was catching on. Airous had never met someone who was so blunt about things like this. It made Airous at a loss of words as he pressed the rag into his nose.
Thankfully Skylar stood once more, giving Airous a moment to collect his thoughts. He watched the man grab a bowl and fill it with water. He let Skylar take the rag and ring it out. "I think...it's starting to stop." He said referring to the blood, as he placed the rag back on his nose. At Skylars next words Airous couldn't help but flinch away. He tried not to look him in the eyes. The questions could easily be answered. Though he knew Skylar wouldn't be happy with the answer. "Yes...." He admitted without saying who. Airous bit his lower lip nervously as he focused on his nose.
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Post by Skylar Stargazer on Oct 23, 2012 5:50:31 GMT -5
Skylar could see the shock form in Airous' face...and he knew immeadiatly that he had made the right guess...he nodded as Airous said he thought his nose had stopped bleeding, Good. He said before kneeling beside him and putting his hand on his shoulder. He looked into his face for a long silent moment...letting his thoughts sort himself with what he knew already and what was before him...He concentrated for a moment longer and looked into his eyes, Your not coming from the school Airous...it's the end of winter break...which one of your parents did this to you? He asked him with his eyes locked on his, I want the truth Airous...answer me completely...tell me what happened... He said with a frown... everything made so much since...the boy was so timid...shy..afraid...anger built up in his stomach at the idea of a parent striking a child...it would never happen again if he could help it...he wouldn't stand for this. |
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Post by Airous Benjamin Fai on Oct 23, 2012 17:28:20 GMT -5
Airous pulled the rag away from his nose to see that indeed the blood had stopped. He placed the rag in the bowl of pinkened water as he twitched his nose to tell where the break was. He didn't think it would be to hard to fix. He just hated how it hurt. As Skylar knelt by him and placed a hand on his should, Airous's gaze went to Skylar's hand, still trying as hard as he could to avoid the others eye contact. It was hard to when someone was staring at you and Airous found him meeting Skylars eye contact uncomfortably.
Airous listened to him speak. He flinched away from Skylars gaze once more. He hated this. He never spoke to anyone of his home life and it made him nervous and scared. He played with his hands in a nervous motion as he tried to find the right words. But when he went to speak nothing came out. He slightly started to shiver in his spot from nerves. He knew Skylar was waiting for a answer. Airous thought about telling him that his mother was dead. That way he didn't have to come out with which parent did it, it would lead straight to his father. But he ruled the thought out. He didn't want to tell that it was his father. He felt like he had to defened his fathers actions. Airous had been amazed how fast Skylar had put the facts together. He was smart, which scared Airous. "He was drunk.....it was an accident.....I-I deserve it anyways." He whispered with a small smile on his face.
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Post by Skylar Stargazer on Nov 12, 2012 18:32:40 GMT -5
Skylar's eyes narrowed dangerously at Airous' words...he was silent for a long moment in deep thought about what to do next, No, you do not deserve that. Parents should never strike a child...and if they get drunk enough to do so, then their parental rights should be revoked. He growled. He took a deep breath and calmed his nerves down with some prayers to his god Arawn to give him strength. He put his hand on his shoulder, Your never going back there Airous. I will not allow that to happen...whether you want me to or not I will make sure his custody is revoked. If this means you'll hate me then so be it...but I will never allow him to put a hand on you again. He told him firmly, You'll stay with me for a few nights...longer if you choose to do so. He told him...he looked firmly in his eyes, The difference between a real father and a monster is when a child is in trouble...a real father puts everything on the line to protect the child...a monster enjoys the pain of a child... He told him, I will not allow you to be in that situation any longer. |
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Post by Airous Benjamin Fai on Nov 14, 2012 3:48:22 GMT -5
Airous heard Skylars words, his fears becoming true. He knew that it anyone had found out what he had been hiding for over seven years, they would surly take him away. Lock his father up and throw him in a orphanage or on the streets. Not like Airous couldn't fend for himself. But what would happen to his father? His father would never survive being behind bars. Airous didn't respond to Skylar. He stared off into the distance behind the man in thought.
Airous snapped out of his thoughts when Skylar placed a hand on his shoulder. His gaze looked up at the man. Hate him? Airous couldn't hate him. He was only trying to help. But he wasn't sure how Skylar planned on helping. The situation was sticky. But Airous could never hate someone who just wanted to help him. He was a little relieved deep down inside at the idea of being freed from the abuse. Airous' first question had been answered. Where would he stay. Skylar had opened his doors for him. Airous gave a small nod, still silent as he tried to take in everything that was happening. He felt like he should thank the man but he didn't know if the words would come.
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