LOCKED - (demonverse)

[a_time_slip]

After that last time with Raum, I'm almost not surprised that he finally got rid of me.

I'm glad, gods, I'm more than grateful that...

I think I would have made a very bad mistake if it continued much longer. I hope this goes better.

ooc: Janie fails at locks, so this is open. Everything is always open in her journal.

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[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

[In yr internets, hacking yr lock of phail, Janie]

We need to talk terms and conditions.

[a_time_slip]

What are they?

I had an agreement with Raum that allowed me time away from hell.

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

Big of him.

[Phoenix gets tired of typed conversations very quickly, and in the next moment he materialises in front of Janie]

Boo.

[a_time_slip]

[Hah, she jumps at least a foot, and pretend I used the annoyed icon]

...Don't do that!

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

[This amuses him. Muchly. and Janie will be treated to a rare daft grin]

You want that put in print? 'Cause it's a real killjoy.

[a_time_slip]

...No, that's quite alright.

You scared me. [And now she's embarrassed]

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

Aww. [He closes the gap between them with a gentle hand in Janie's hair]

No nasty business from Semiazas I trust?

[a_time_slip]

[Janie smiles, even though her heart is beating very quickly]

...None from him. He was kind. He... told me what you paid. That was a lot, Phoenix. How can I pay you back?

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

Kind? [He frowns slightly, though still joking around] This is the same Semiazas that we both know?

Ah-ah. You don't have to do that. In fact, you get to make a big choice over this whole thing.

[a_time_slip]

[janie's idea of kind is different than most]
Yes.

I want to. I feel like I owe you everything.

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

[Phoenix's own definition probably is as well, but that's being a demon for you] I'm glad he treated you with some respect.

No. You really don't. [His eyes rest on her scars, but he doesn't mention them] Choices. Janie. there's something you need to think about. Carefully.

[a_time_slip]

So was I. Thank you again.

I do... You don't know how bad it- what choice?

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

[He takes her hand, squeezing it lightly before letting go] Honey, believe me, I know how bad it gets.

Your freedom. You get to choose which way you want it.

[lostinthefog]

So it is true? He really let you go? *He has talked to Phoenix, but of course doesn't trust him ... it could all have been a big lie.*

[a_time_slip]

Yes, but I belong to Phoenix now. He bought me. *Janie fails at locking things, and is just now figuring this out*

He paid a lot, I don't think he'll be getting rid of me.

[lostinthefog]

*Julian hasn't even noticed that there was supposed to be a lock*

I know. He told me. Janie ... if he hurts you or does the same things to you that Raum did ...

[a_time_slip]

*just don't say anything to her about it, lol*

I don't think he will. Phoenix is smarter than that.

[lostinthefog]

Smart or not, if he does hurt you, I'll take him apart.

[a_time_slip]

Please don't. If he hurts me I will deal with it myself.

[lostinthefog]

I don't know if I can promise you this.

[a_time_slip]

You have to.

Please. I'm begging you.

[lostinthefog]

Janie ...

Alright. I'll try not to kill him? But I can't just stand by and watch him harming you. You know this.

[a_time_slip]

I won't let you kill him. I can, and I will stop you.

You have to trust me on this, Julian.

[lostinthefog]

I do trust you. But I can't trust him.

[a_time_slip]

I do, Julian. I trust him.

And, I trust you.