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<blockquote data-quote="GodOfCheese" data-source="post: 1581321" data-attributes="member: 19170">Effrem and the Demon“Effrem,” the demon calls as it approaches.&nbsp; “Effrem, calm down!”&nbsp; Effrem shakes his head, determined to resist the increasingly familiar voice.&nbsp; “Snap out of it!&nbsp; A panicked rat only attracts hungry cats!”Effrem blinks at this last statement and looks carefully at the demon, whose edges are still blurry.&nbsp; The demon pauses and looks out from the corner of the alley into the main street, then looks back at him.&nbsp; Its extra arms seem to have fallen off, and it looks distinctly more human.&nbsp; The shape resolves before his eyes.&nbsp; “Andrew?”The man exhales carefully.&nbsp; “Stay quiet, Effrem.&nbsp; They’re still looking for you.”“Andrew...”&nbsp; Effrem whispers, his head clearing.&nbsp; Why were you a demon?&nbsp; What’s happening to me?&nbsp; Where are my friends?The humanoid standing over Effrem becomes increasingly Andrew-like in the coming seconds.&nbsp; Andrew says nothing for awhile, but alternates between watching Effrem and sneaking glances at the main street.&nbsp; Presently, he crouches over Effrem.&nbsp; “Listen to me, Effrem.&nbsp; It goes away, do you understand?&nbsp; Just calm down and breathe carefully and your head will clear.”Breathe carefully?&nbsp; Is there something in the air?“Whoa, whoa whoa, calm down, friend.”&nbsp; Effrem realizes he is squirming because Andrew’s sharp teeth are in striking range of his jugular.&nbsp; “You’re safe for now, and I’ll give you back your sword in just a minute.”&nbsp; Andrew doesn’t actually touch his shoulders, knowing that Effrem doesn’t like to be touched, but he whispers reassuringly.&nbsp; “They put a spell on you.&nbsp; Do you remember?”The eyes... the eyes!“That’s right, Effrem... remember?&nbsp; They hit you with their magic and you took off running.”Effrem eyes Andrew, who holds what appears to be a heavy leather bag in one now-completely-human hand.&nbsp; A sap.&nbsp; Effrem rubs the back of his head, which still hurts.&nbsp; “You hit me,” he says evenly.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="GodOfCheese, post: 1581321, member: 19170"] [b]Effrem and the Demon[/b] “Effrem,” the demon calls as it approaches. “Effrem, calm down!” Effrem shakes his head, determined to resist the increasingly familiar voice. “Snap out of it! A panicked rat only attracts hungry cats!” Effrem blinks at this last statement and looks carefully at the demon, whose edges are still blurry. The demon pauses and looks out from the corner of the alley into the main street, then looks back at him. Its extra arms seem to have fallen off, and it looks distinctly more human. The shape resolves before his eyes. “Andrew?” The man exhales carefully. “Stay quiet, Effrem. They’re still looking for you.” “Andrew...” Effrem whispers, his head clearing. [I]Why were you a demon? What’s happening to me? Where are my friends?[/I] The humanoid standing over Effrem becomes increasingly Andrew-like in the coming seconds. Andrew says nothing for awhile, but alternates between watching Effrem and sneaking glances at the main street. Presently, he crouches over Effrem. “Listen to me, Effrem. It goes away, do you understand? Just calm down and breathe carefully and your head will clear.” [I]Breathe carefully? Is there something in the air?[/I] “Whoa, whoa whoa, calm down, friend.” Effrem realizes he is squirming because Andrew’s sharp teeth are in striking range of his jugular. “You’re safe for now, and I’ll give you back your sword in just a minute.” Andrew doesn’t actually touch his shoulders, knowing that Effrem doesn’t like to be touched, but he whispers reassuringly. “They put a spell on you. Do you remember?” [I]The eyes... the eyes![/I] “That’s right, Effrem... remember? They hit you with their magic and you took off running.” Effrem eyes Andrew, who holds what appears to be a heavy leather bag in one now-completely-human hand. A sap. Effrem rubs the back of his head, which still hurts. “You hit me,” he says evenly. [/QUOTE]

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