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See, that scares me, Jade. That scares me a lot, and I'm dead. What the hell can it do to me? Something about this seems really wrong though. What's the worst thing you can. . . imagine. . . happening to us? 

On second thought. . . don't.

[She smiled at his laugh, the lightness to it contradicting the energy that surrounded them.] Well if you plan on dropping dead let me know, I did take CPR once or twice in highschool.

[Relishing in his hold she allowed herself to be led, the noise from the hall all consuming as they made their way through.] To be honest I’m not quite sure…it was like my mind was on autopilot. Something in here pulled me towards it.

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I think I just had a heart attack, that's all. [Julius laughs at his own joke, then pulls Jade tighter.] Come on, I think the exit might be over this way. How did you wind up in the hall of mirrors, anyway?

[She laughs but the noise is cut short as Julius jerks before her, Jade’s grip tightens as he pulls her close.] Teleportation would come in handy now wouldn’t it? Although a little adventure never hurt anyone…Are you okay?

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I don't think that I'd want to. [Julius stops and looks around. In every direction is a reflection of him and Jade, with no sign of an exit. Somebody bumps into him from behind, and he jumps, clinging to Jade as much as she is clinging to him.] Why didn't death give me powers of teleportation?

You should see it from my end, I mean…the energy here it’s…it’s distracting to say the least.

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I don't think any of us meant to. This place is pretty creepy, Jade. 

[Her hand reaches out instinctively to him, tightening around him] You say that as if I mean too [with a worried smile she nods allowing him to lead the way.]

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How do you get yourself into these situations? [Julius tuts his tongue and reaches for Jade's elbow to pull her in to him.] This place is a heck of a lot less scary if you can't see the reflections in all those mirrors. Shit, Jade. Let's get out of here.

[Trapped in one of the many tents she shakes slightly the energy that buzzed around her too much for the seer’s underused senses as she tries her hardest to concentrate. To get herself out.]

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Oh. Uh, no. I was just thinking how unusual it was that you were wearing sunglasses indoors. It draws attention to you, you know. People are, um. Staring.

What? Do I have something on my face?

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Julius winced. "Barbaric" was probably precisely the right word for what the circus was. All manner of freaks arrived in these places, lined up and put on display for everyone to ogle at. It didn't surprise him that the child was squirmy and restless. Something about this place made his hair stand on end, and he was the type of person who made most people nervous as it was. 

Shaking that off, he smiled to Calvin. "I'll go with you. It'll be fun. You ever wanted to be tall? The hall of mirrors can make you very tall!"

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"We meet again," Julius said with a smile as he let his hand rest heavy on Calvin's head and waved off the offer to take the hot dog. "It's yours," he assured her. "One might say that I'm just a bit over-eager today. Something about this place makes me feel..." He stopped, because the child was there, because he worried about spooking him. "Like a child again," he lied, his eyes catching with Maggie's knowingly.

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They were going to stay in Manhattan with her brother for a few days. That was the plan, at least until she could figure something out. She’d spent the entirety of Friday playing phone tag with a realtor who tried to convince her out of selling the house, but she wouldn’t listen to it. She had the door replaced and a sliding lock placed on the top of the door. It might not do anything, but she was trying to let it be a comfort that at least Calvin couldn’t get down there on his own. He’d been quiet the last day or so, and fearful. He wouldn’t go to bed unless she sat with him until he fell asleep.

The circus, although not her favorite idea, seemed ideal if only to wash out some of the trauma from his mind. Naturally he wanted to go on a few rides, but they compromised agreeing to the kiddie ones where she could keep a close eye on him. Hungry, both of them ventured off in search for a hot dog and found them easily, but the stand was fairly busy. She hoisted the boy up onto her hip and reached  for one of their order, passing it to Calvin before another was served up. She reached for it and her hand touched with someone else’s. "Oh, sorry, go ahead I think that’s yours anyway," she offered a kind smile.

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Probably the same thing that you are. Most people think the rest of the world is beneath them, don't you think?

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that people as stupid even exist.  I mean come on.  Seriously what the fuck was he thinking…

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Well, death sort of put a damper on sex.

That and the fact that women are terrified when I take my clothes off.

Wait, how cute, you’re like a real life forty year old virgin!

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I've never fucked anyone, to use your vulgar terminology.

A coroner? For a doctor who practiced on corpses in life, you seem to have a strange fascination with the medical aspects of the vagina. Ever fucked a dead chick?

Misuse of a scalpel? Shit, man, you can’t just leave me hanging. That’s a story I’ve gotta hear. [She squints at the headstone he had been standing in front of minutes before.] Dr. Foster.

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I don't believe those are official medical terms. [he squints at the headstone.] Angela. 

I am a doctor. A coroner. Just presently not.. licensed to practice in the state of New York on account of my misuse of a scalpel.

It’s twat, pussy, or cunt. Take your pick. What kind of doctor were you, anyway?

I can’t tell if you’re trying to come onto me or not. Either way, you’re wrong. Dead years don’t count. Sometimes I wish they did, but I’ve discovered that I will always be a seventeen year old girl on the inside.

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Well I don't know you all that well, but we can give it a shot at trust, can't we? 

Aw, I’m quite sure you’ll be just fine. See, I’m a master of this stuff, so I can just as easily help you. My arm’s right here for balance. Do you trust me?

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Too late, I got there first.

[Gripping tight to his shoulders she laughed] I’m going to kill you!

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They cut it for free?

I see you haven't taken them up on that offer. Could they possibly make it worse than I did?

… You could’ve just gotten a free haircut at the college over there.

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You're talking medicine with a doctor now. I don't believe "twat" is the socially acceptable term for the vagina, but then, maybe times have changed since I was practicing medicine. 

Besides, I was visiting my own grave, if you please. Is this one yours? Look, it looks as though you're not much younger than I am. Isn't it fascinating?

My mom’s hairy twat, I’d assume. Jesus, can’t a girl visit her own grave in peace?

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It's me! It's just me, Jade. See?

Figuratively speaking, that is. 

[Flails] Oh my! P-Put me down!