✞[ X. ]✞ Station of the Cross
Jul. 9th, 2010 06:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sanctus_cineris [ † ] A pair of deep virescent irises stare directly ahead into a large wallside mirror, fingers brushing very, very carefully down the sides of a bristled face. Quietly, the man shuffles to the side, inspecting the area with meticulous care. Bare shoulders lift as a well-muscled arm comes up to run powerful fingers around the length of his square jawline, holding aloft one of his smaller bayonets which he was using as a razor blade.
A slow, steady hand runs the edge of the silver knife against the hair under his lip until the skin is perfectly bare, following up with a close line to his chin. There's a pause in his movement quite suddenly when he moves to the chin and he leans closer to the mirror, having nicked himself out of mild surprise. [ † ]
Whit....es thaet?
[ † ] Using his thumb and forefinger his face is tilted at an angle to show graying hairs lining his chin, a number also lining his side burns. He seems a little alarmed, but doesn't say anything, making a quick decision. [ † ]
E-ef thaet's goin' tae be how et es...
[ † ] A downward sweep and rather than simply trim his beard as he'd previously planned the paste of shaving cream is applied to the entire area before the feed times out. [ † ]
[ ooc: Okay, okay. Took me long enough, I know. Basically, Anderson has been aging while he's been in Discedo due to the suppression of his regenerative powers. So he shaved it all off. : > At least, all his facial hair. Poor Scotsman. Also, this is sort of back-dated to the 5th.]
A slow, steady hand runs the edge of the silver knife against the hair under his lip until the skin is perfectly bare, following up with a close line to his chin. There's a pause in his movement quite suddenly when he moves to the chin and he leans closer to the mirror, having nicked himself out of mild surprise. [ † ]
Whit....es thaet?
[ † ] Using his thumb and forefinger his face is tilted at an angle to show graying hairs lining his chin, a number also lining his side burns. He seems a little alarmed, but doesn't say anything, making a quick decision. [ † ]
E-ef thaet's goin' tae be how et es...
[ † ] A downward sweep and rather than simply trim his beard as he'd previously planned the paste of shaving cream is applied to the entire area before the feed times out. [ † ]
[ ooc: Okay, okay. Took me long enough, I know. Basically, Anderson has been aging while he's been in Discedo due to the suppression of his regenerative powers. So he shaved it all off. : > At least, all his facial hair. Poor Scotsman. Also, this is sort of back-dated to the 5th.]
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Date: 2010-07-10 03:09 am (UTC)It seems your device has betrayed you again.
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Date: 2010-07-10 05:53 am (UTC)[He gives a start as he just puts the finishing touches, scraping the blade clean.]
O'...
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Date: 2010-07-10 06:00 am (UTC)[Video]
Date: 2010-07-10 06:26 am (UTC)Well, he has to be, just a little.]
Maybe ae leetle...Noothin' ah canna handle.
[Video]
Date: 2010-07-10 06:28 am (UTC)[Video]
Date: 2010-07-10 06:41 am (UTC)A-ah et's nae sae bad....Ah'm fine, reallieh.
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Date: 2010-07-10 06:43 am (UTC)You are aging, Alexander.
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Date: 2010-07-10 06:47 am (UTC)[She never missed a beat, this one. So it was really so obvious then? He hadn't thought that the aging process would be accelerated by the suppression of his powers.]
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Date: 2010-07-10 06:51 am (UTC)[she lifts a hand, palm outward, the butterfly tattoo plainly visible.]
I know it's location and have the skills necessary to remove it, should you choose to allow me.
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:01 am (UTC)[That which had been inserted inside him? Yes...He...Knew it was necessary, but there was a part of him that....Almost wanted to say 'no'.]
Ah ken that....Lillieh. Ah....
Dinna want tae becoom ae monster.
[He'd forgotten what it was like to be fully...Human. It had been so long...]
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:08 am (UTC)I would not permit you to become any less a man than you are, Alexander.
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:10 am (UTC)[And he wouldn't be selfish, even if that meant sacrificing a part of his own happiness.]
A-ah...
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:15 am (UTC)[a small smile, but reassuring. strong.]
I am no helpless woman. You are not alone as a Warrior of God amongst man, Father.
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:31 am (UTC)Ah have tae do thaes...Fer Maxwell's sake.
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:32 am (UTC)[Video; Locked.]
Date: 2010-07-10 07:44 am (UTC)Thaen ah won't hesitate.
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:46 am (UTC)...If you are concerned with your self-control, we will remain at the hospital until you are confident enough to return to the church, hm?
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:52 am (UTC)Thank ye Lilieh...
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:54 am (UTC)I will rest easier knowing Discedo has one more Sheppard amongst its flock.
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Date: 2010-07-10 07:57 am (UTC)[Video; Locked.]
Date: 2010-07-10 08:00 am (UTC)Here and now, I'm happy to say I am merely a woman.
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Date: 2010-07-10 08:04 am (UTC)[Video; Locked.] 1/2
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Date: 2010-07-10 08:35 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-10 09:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-10 11:58 pm (UTC)[He blinks, taking a moment to try and pinpoint who exactly...]
Ye seem ae lettle familiar, boot forgive mae ah dinna think ah've e'er had th' pleasure.
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Date: 2010-07-11 12:02 am (UTC)I am Cardinal Caterina Sforza, Duchess of Milan, and sister to His Holiness, Pope Alessandro.
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Date: 2010-07-11 12:09 am (UTC)[Quickly scrambling for his cassock as he holds the device, clearly flustered.]
N-nae, ah! Y-yer Eminence! Forgive mae indecency!
[He stands at attention, having become comfortable enough to where he was not used to having any clerical authority above the Archbishop's since he's been here. His Holiness was a sweet lad, but he wasn't much for commanding a presence like Maxwell did.]
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Date: 2010-07-11 12:22 am (UTC)[She's stumbled upon Father Nightroad in much less. Not that she's looking!]
I can call upon you at a later time, when it is more convenient. I just wanted to thank you for the encouragement that you have given my--His Holiness--my brother. His is a high calling, but he is still so young, and I can only teach him so much on my own.
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Date: 2010-07-11 12:35 am (UTC)[A small cough of embarrassment, though he recovers quickly.]
A-aless....A-ah mean...H-his Holiness talks abou' ye often, Yer Eminence....Ah'm verieh honored tae meet ye. Ah apologize et's nae under moore...Suitable conditions.
[A short pause.]
Thaer's nae need tae thank mae, ah am...merelieh...ae simple clergyman.
Boot ah will do mae best tae protect him, sae ye needn't worrieh!
Th' Lord Guide ahn Protect him. Amen.
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Date: 2010-07-11 12:57 am (UTC)It is forgiven and forgotten, Father. Think nothing of it.
I know you're just doing your duty. I'm sure it will be credited to you in Eternity.
I feel I owe you something of an apology for not being more visible in the community. I have been shutting myself away in prayer and meditation, but that is no excuse to neglect those who serve alongside me.
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Date: 2010-07-11 01:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-11 01:52 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-11 03:57 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-11 04:32 am (UTC)I shall...leave you to your business.