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[shelley_winters]

The teaspoon makes a rhythmic clinking noise as the girl stirs slowly. Small splashes of hot tea cool on the table surface, and she either hasn't noticed or doesn't care. Her second clean dress that day is bunched up around her as she sits in the corner of the couch, bare feet tucked under her.

She takes a sip. At the edge of her vision, she can see the small spots of red that have appeared through the bandage around her arm. No more, though. No more.

The tea doesn't taste of anything, so she puts it down, moody. After a moment, a small finger begins to trace patterns on the tabletop from the wet patch.

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[always-a-liar.livejournal.com]

Pulling his hand back, Ishamael nodded. Her time with Graendal must have been traumatizing. He could restrain himself for a time anyway. The long-term benefits would be greater.

"As you wish, my lady."

[shelley_winters]

Eyes closed, she nods once, in painful thanks that she doesn't speak out loud. There's only so much she can take, and if he really does want her to lose all reason, then maybe that will hold awhile.

If not, she can't think how she will cope.

[always-a-liar.livejournal.com]

Ishamael nodded calmly and moved away from her. Carefully, he made a small suggestion to her. The cost monetarily both of her purchases and those to covertly watch her was not even worth his consideration.

"If you want, I can send you to spend an afternoon shopping in the city. Alone, if you wish, to purchase whatever you might desire. Some time out of the house and to take your mind off things might be helpful."

[shelley_winters]

Shelley thinks, a little startled by the change in subject, not to say wary. After having Vashti set to watch her undress, why then let her go out alone...?

But she wants to, the girl realises. Being alone and unbothered for a few hours to think and not constantly worry how to cope.

Slowly and cautiously, she nods.

[always-a-liar.livejournal.com]

Ishamael nodded calmly and smiled slightly. Perfect. She would be in little danger and there would be those assigned to watch her. The benefits would definitely work well.

"As you like, my lady. I will go and prepare the funds and such."

Rising to his feet, Ishamael turned and glanced at her before commenting quietly.

"Is there anything else, my lady?"

[shelley_winters]

Shelley quietly shakes her head.

No. Just getting out will be good. Clear the air, so to speak. It's a relief.