College AU

[knowsit]

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[knowsit]

They would not. I sharn't let them! They should respect a lady such as yourself. Plenty of men want a lady.

Your... your angel? How so? Real or ... a pet name, perhaps?

[saintcorrupted]

I need to go. I thought I could wait, but I'm not strong enough. Do you know a convent that would take me? When I talked to the Father he said I've already sinned in my thoughts. I don't want to. I want to serve the Lord.

He's real. His name is Liam.

[knowsit]

Yes, I could quite easily. My mother is friends with a priest or two. I'm sure many would take you if that is what you wish for your life but... is it? You seem unsure. I doubt you could ever be that sinful.

Liam? What have you and Liam being... discussing.

[saintcorrupted]

I'm full of sin.

It's not Liam's fault. I see things and then... I think I'm turning him to sin. I need to save our souls, you see?

[knowsit]

How could you possibly be?

Liam is already turned to sin, I know of him quite well. You should be cautious around him.

[saintcorrupted]

When I'm around him, my skin is on fire.

I have to run, you see?

[knowsit]

Oh. My.

Can

Can I help at all? I would very much like to.

[saintcorrupted]

I don't know where to go.

I think he's everywhere.

[knowsit]

I could assist. I know places away from him.

I can tell him to leave you be.

[saintcorrupted]

If I see him when I pray, do you think my soul is lost?

I'm sorry. I can't talk to a priest. I fear what they'll say. I'm not strong enough.

Can you take me away?

[knowsit]

No. I believe you're just afraid!

It's okay, I can definitely do that. Go somewhere quiet and safe so you can relax a little. Would you like to go to my home? No priests.

I promise nothing sinister.

[saintcorrupted]

You are a sweet boy, William. I trust you.

I can go to your home.

[knowsit]

I would hate for you to ever get hurt.

Shall I come collect you and walk you to mine?

[saintcorrupted]

Only if you don't mind.

Thank you so much, William.

[knowsit]

I'm on my way now

Shall I bring anything for you?

[saintcorrupted]

No.

I just like to walk near you. You stand out in the world.

[knowsit]

I don't think I do.

But it's lovely of you to say so.

[saintcorrupted]

You are not like the others. I get your poems. I know.

I'm sorry. I'm being too forward.

[knowsit]

You... You know? Really-- do you really know?

Oh dear.

[saintcorrupted]

I know that you have ideas that others don't have. You see things differently. You think beyond.

Yet you are sweet. It's rare. You are like a knight.

[knowsit]

A knight? Oh. I do read a lot of books with knights but I could never be so brave and noble!

I do so wish it. I'm glad that you see something in me.

[saintcorrupted]

Something bright.

I'm afraid I've turned to darkness.

[knowsit]

You can't be.

You're glowing! Bright. Warm. Effulgent.

[saintcorrupted]

Effulgent. I like that.

I'll try. Let me know when you are here.

[knowsit]

I'm here now. Come meet me outside.

I'll wait.

He didn't want to get too close and provoke anyone but he did wait outside, peering over the wall.