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Y o u c o u l d c o m e t o s t a y Y o u c o u l d c o m e r i g h t h o m e I d o n ' t s e e w h y I h a v e t o L i v e t h i s l i f e a l l a l o n e trust me

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And Darkness Approaches // Iris & Benjamin

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The little girl growled as the shadow worked hard to keep hold of the little girl, its nails deep within her tiny soul as she stared back at Benjamin. It was funny really for as she stood there gripping tight to the ruined animal all Iris wanted was for Benjamin to hold her. For the man to grab hold of her small frame and make everything better. For someone to take away the darkness.

Shaking her head the shadow forced Iris to push away the tears that sprang to her eyes. To harden her heart from those thoughts - to remove the weakness it could not pray on. Swallowing hard she took a step towards him, the shadow speaking before she could truly grasp a free thought “Does the librarian want to save her?” Iris smirked her voice nothing close to her own “Does he wish to take away my little toy?”

[benjamin-samuels]

Benjamin kept his soft and gentle stare, but wishing he could glare at the darkness. To curse it for taking this little girl hostage. He kept his hand out stretched towards her, nodding his head. "You don't have to listen to it." He told her, taking his own step towards her. "It can be better then this I promise." Benjamin nodded his head once again, hoping with all his might he was getting to Iris.

As he stood a bit away from her, he was debating on whether to just take her into his arms or to wait. "Quite pathetic it is to take a kid." He stated, this time talking to the shadow. "You're just making everything worse for her. If you'd leave her alone she'd be happy but wait, you don't want anyone to be happy." He shrugged his shoulders, running a hand through his hair.

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

[she takes the camera out of her pocket and passes it to Ben] You’d better keep your word! [Katie takes a bite of her dinner from the brown paper bag]

Lovely? I’ve never really been called lovely before. Thank you. [She blushes]

[benjamin-samuels]

[He begins to snap photos of her.] Oh, I'll try! I might just have to post them around the library. 

Really? That's hard to believe. 

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And Darkness Approaches // Iris & Benjamin

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As the man spoke the shadow did as well it whispered deep within the recesses of her tiny mind, filling her with more and more anger as the wind blew up around her tiny frame. It’s not fair is it? This creature gets a better place and you’re trapped here. Trapped here all alone while it gets to be happy and now the stranger wants to give it more.  Don’t let him. It’s yours! With a deep breath her fingers tightened within the insides of the animal, clawing her way into a death grip as she lifted them both from the forest floor. Iris turned to face Benjamin, her eyes wide with an unknown yet confused sadness as she clutched to the bloody thing. She looked like a nightmare brought to life, blood splattered across her face from the initial kill while her frail frame became soaked through as the carcass was forced hard against her chest. It’s tattered remains dripping still while her own sweater was pushed out of the way, dirt and blood caked itself to everything including her beloved David’s Star, its dingy yellow remains still poised on her chest as the cat’s face was forced into it but in that instant she didn’t care. All there was was the shadow’s voice and the man before her. The pain and sadness.

“No” her voice was small, barely a whisper as tears welled behind her eyes “Not fair…w-why does he get nice things? Why nice place when I…I-I…” shaking her head Iris’ hold tightened around the animal her eyes growing darker as the shadow pressed itself to the surface, taking control of the little girl to snarl at the man “She doesn’t need to bury it, we don’t need to do that…”

[benjamin-samuels]

Benjamin was surprised with the child, but he just took a deep breath and nodded his head. He turned to the girl, about to open his mouth to speak when he tensed up at the snarl. Fear gripped at him, but he wasn't a coward and was not leaving this little girl alone. He pulled his eyes away from her, looking around at the nature and slipping his hands into his pockets. He pushed his fear to the back of his mind and thinking on the positive side.

"I think the more you continue being around, the more you get use to it." He stated, shrugging his shoulders as his gaze went up to the sky. "I mean, it's not ideal, being a ghost. But it's like we have another life. One that we can use to make things better." Ben ran a hand through his hair and turned his attention back onto Iris. "It's easy to give into darkness, I know. Just because something bad has happened doesn't mean you can't have nice things." He knelt down, staring into her dark eyes. "You're a strong girl, you can do many great things in this "new life" so to speak." He reached out for her, halfway there but stopped. "Everyone needs a little guidance, let me be that for you, for now." Instead of putting his hand on her shoulder, he just kept his hand out. "I'm not a big scary monster. I'm just a dead library worker with a good soul." He nodded his head, "Trust me."

He didn't know if anything he said got to her, or if she even cares but he had to try. Ben was ready for anything that was thrown at him. His face softened, a simple smile on his face as he stared at her. His hand out in front of him ready for her to take it or to shove it away. 

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

Hm, only if you promise to keep the picture to yourself.

You do not look ghostly! Just a little pasty, but I am too. I could challenge my skin to tan but I doubt it will. I feel your pain, dear. 

[benjamin-samuels]

Alright, I promise. Hand over the camera? [He chuckles holding out his hand.]

Oh, thank you. Well, if it matters, I don't think you need to tan. You're lovely the way you are. 

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

Hm, I do have a camera in my pocket but… you’re not getting it!

You’re just too sweet. I guess I should direct everyone who needs help to you then? But hey, if you like the sun, we should head out more during the day. The sun’s better enjoyed outside than in. 

[benjamin-samuels]

Oh, come on, just a little picture? 

Oh, thank you. I suppose you could! That does sound quite lovely, maybe I'll even tan and not look so ghostly. 

[xperryxblairx]

I lose track of the days. Sometimes I forget to go to work.

[benjamin-samuels]

Really? 

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It isn’t just you…

[benjamin-samuels]

Glad to know I'm not alone.

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

Not me though, I’m getting a little hungry. I might just eat out of the bag while walking to the library. 

I’m more of a night person. It’s usually quieter at night, you see. Hm, so I guess you’re more of a day person? 

[benjamin-samuels]

Oh goodness. Wish I had a camera to take a picture of that.

I understand that. Yes, indeed. I enjoy the many people who come in and out of the library and being able to help so many. I like how the sun shines through the old windows, and hearing the cars drive by. 

[thefrankiefoss]

No, it’s not just you. Time feels like it’s going by really slowly all the time for me.

[benjamin-samuels]

It's not at all fun, huh. Quite boring and annoying, in my opinion. 

[xperryxblairx]

In my opinion, time feels like that every day. 

[benjamin-samuels]

It's rather, boring and annoying. You think it's been an hour and it's only been twenty minutes.

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And Darkness Approaches // Iris & Benjamin

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With large eyes that weren’t quite her own she turned her head in the direction of the noise, her movements sharp and agile as she stared at the man. He seemed happy, a little nervous but unconcerning and the shadow didn’t quite know what to make of him. Something about this man seemed bright and although arrogant in its control over the little girl the darkness couldn’t help but be wary. It nodded in way of introduction but it forced her tiny hands to remain within the animal for it needed Iris to remember why she was here. Why she should feel so alone.

Clearing her throat she looked away the man’s interest in her little game enough to make the true Iris feel queasy. Deep deep down within the little girl something knew she shouldn’t have hurt the poor thing, that although she was angry and sad that this was wrong but the shadow had told her it was okay. It had whispered within the recesses of her mind and soothed her fears and so she’d done it, a little reluctantly at first but it surprised her how easily it would come. Closing her eyes she flexed her fingers, dry blood cracking along her wrists as she sighed “It won’t wake up…” she mumbled her voice sad.

[benjamin-samuels]

Benjamin saw the cat and let out a sigh, walking over and kneeling down to the poor thing. He put a hand on the creature's head and sighed. "It's in a better place now." He tried to comfort her, turning to give her a small smile. "I bet it's in cat paradise, playing with the other cats." He gave a nod, standing back to his feet. "Why don't we give it a burial?" Ben asked, shrugging his shoulders. He felt a tinge of sadness in his heart for the cat. He thought that maybe a burial for the thing would make the little girl happy, but he wasn't quite sure. He was never great with children, especially when they were ghost children like Iris. 

He walked to a nearby tree, putting his hand on the bark. "Let's bury him under this tree." Ben decided, a small, sad smile on his face once again. He turned back to the girl, his hand falling back to his side. "Are you okay, Little Miss?" He asked, his voice soft and gentle. He knew that she wasn't, but maybe she would tell him. Then again, why would this child tell a random stranger she just met. He shook his head, feeling foolish. 

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And Darkness Approaches // OPEN

Who: Iris O’Malley and Benjamin Samuels

Where: Bentley Forest, just on the outskirts of the county park

What: Something has come to life within this litter girl, it twists and turns beneath the coolness of her skin and she can not escape. Will you save her little spirit or plunge her deeper into he darkness?

Trigger Warning: blood, gore, death and illusions to animal abuse.

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[benjamin-samuels]

Benjamin had never been one to exactly love the woods, but he hadn't been there for what seemed for years. So, he had decided to take a walk with no idea with whom he would run into. As he walked, it was as if he could just feel the anger, sadness, the hopelessness that the girl pour out and it was pulling him to her. The loneliness. He remembered those feelings when he had awaken as a ghost. Those beginning years filled with so much pain and loneliness that still haunted him from time to time as the years continued to go on. 

He moved through the woods, the small girl catching his eye. Ben wasn't exactly a kid kind of person but he couldn't let her be out her by herself. Not like this, not alone. He took a step forward, a twig breaking under his feet and he tensed up a bit. "I, uh," He stuttered, trying to find the words in his mind. As a man with so many words why didn't he have any now? He put a hand on his stomach and did a little bow. "Benjamin Samuels is my name Little Miss." He called out, a small smile on his face. He tilted his head a bit, trying to see what the young girl was hovering over.

[benjamin-samuels]

I think it's just me but time feels as if it is going so slow today.

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

Me too, and they really do! But we’ve got to wait awhile before we can get eating. [katie speaks to the waitress to get the food packed] 

Let’s head to the library before we begin eating, shall we? It’s getting dark too. Do you like nights, Ben? 

[benjamin-samuels]

I'm able to wait a little. 

Yes, we shall. I don't exactly hate them, but I don't really love them either. Are you a night person? 

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

We shall. 

[benjamin-samuels]

Good, good. [the waitress drops off their food] Hadn't realized how hungry I am! This all looks delicious. 

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Yeah.. I feel like someone or something is stalking me, but whenever I turn around there’s no one there.. This place gives me the creeps big time. Claudia smirked nervously.

[benjamin-samuels]

That doesn't sound to good. Would you like me to accompany you to wherever you're going next?

[katiexadams]

Hey Ben,

[katiexadams]

Is this what that is? A date?

But if you want to, I suppose the library is much more comfortable. 

[benjamin-samuels]

I suppose it is.

Yes, thank you.