Silver Smoke in the Blue Jewel ~ by SaralynArati

SaralynArati

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Thanks, MizMickey; I totally exploited that fortuitous fact, lol!

10 years ago

MizMickey

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background makes really nice facets for the jewel.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Story continues on this doll: httpwww.dolldivine.com/Other-Dolls/SaralynArati-2934867

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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Thanks very much, Wren!! She's not wearing her customary red because the enchantment on the jewel generates its interior landscape from compatible things it selects from one's own subconscious. Or that's the idea. I'm not sure if that makes any sense. Anyway, it "likes" the name Silver Smoke for a genie and so she appears accordingly.

10 years ago

Wren

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so pretty x

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Well, because you are not completely rescued yet. I've been finding out that your father is an extremely politically and socially powerful man. If you were to appear tonight at the gates of the city, you'd be back in that vault by morning." "I see," Smoke Cat Watching says. "It is better that I stay hidden like this for some while, then." She looks him deep in the eyes, "Did you always mean to take me north with you?" Jonas shifts uncomfortably. "I confess I hoped you'd agree to come."

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Firstly," Jonas answers kindly, "you may call me by name, or Jason if we are not alone. Secondly, you may tell me your long story, at your own pace and in your own way. And thirdly, you may furnish me with a list of requirements needed to make your existence in there tolerable for you." He hesitates. "Do I have to wish all of that?" Silver Smoke contemplates. "Much of it, yes Master, I'm afraid must be achieved by wishing. But why not just wish me free, now that you have rescued me?"

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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At nightfall, in the little park where they once noticed all the upset doves, Jonas takes her out of the broach once more. He is prepared for anything from profuse thanks to a raving tirade. Smoke Cat's response, however, surprises him. "This is fascinating," she says. "Master, and oh yes, we need to discuss that. But I'm learning so much. It's like teaching a child to swim by tossing them into deep water." She pauses for breath, "How may I serve you, Master?" comes out involuntarily.

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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In many ways, being inside the blue pin is similar to imprisonment in her father's vault. There is light, and air, and space, so Silver Smoke suffers no panic attacks. Apparently genies feel neither hunger or thirst, hot or cold; likewise she is unaware of any sense of motion and time is pleasantly immeasurable. However, Smoke Cat Watching cannot see out or hear anything happening around her, and this is unacceptable. She still has no clear notion regarding her future, and she is NOT free!

10 years ago

SaralynArati

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"Are you all right?" whispers Jonas anxiously. But Silver Smoke the slave of the gem has no way of answering because she has not been properly summoned. Eventually he realizes this and rubs the jewel. "Yes," she replies as soon as she materializes, "Master." The word is a reflex. "It is too risky to talk now, but we must establish some rules about this, and soon!" "All right. But are you sure you're well? You look pale." "Please, Master, my skin tone is a long story. Can we go now?"

10 years ago