Encompassing Love by Richard Lord

Author:Richard Lord [Lord, Richard]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BluA
Published: 2016-07-18T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 24

“At some point one just realizes things are pretty good. Then one finds Joy.” -- from the Book of Persistence

“Brian said you don’t want to see me. I’m sorry, but I really wanted to see you.” Renfield stands wondering if he will receive an invitation to sit. He tries hard not to listen to her mind. He knows she won’t appreciate, given her mood.

Persistence turns slowly, not shocked by the visit at all. “So you just decided for me? That’s you Renfield, ever obnoxious and overstepping boundaries.”

“Perhaps. Usually if I feel rushed.” Renfield responds.

“What makes you feel rushed Renfield?” She approaches him and notices he doesn’t look well. She stops and ponders that for a moment. It doesn’t make sense to her since he can regenerate so quickly. Without thinking about it she turns her head and then realizes that it is obvious she doesn’t want to think about it and the shock of the realization left her mind open for a few moments and Renfield has already heard that thought. She runs back to him.

“When is this for you, Renfield. You look considerably older than you did the last time I saw you. That means it’s been at least a century for you.” She reaches out her arms to give him a hug.

Renfield’s eyes move up and to the corner as he calculates the time in his head. “Something like that. It appears you’ve been sticking around here, which would explain how you still have your youthful beauty.”

She laughs at her Grandfather, “Oooh, will you marry me Prince Charming?” She moves over to the table on the balcony and pours herself a glass of wine and offers one to Renfield.

As usual Renfield waves a hand, but he adds, “Do you have water? I’m parched.” He can’t help but consider the thoughts that lead to that question and for a moment he hears her thoughts.

“Well you’re no longer trying to keep your location secretive. Tell me about your when.” Persistence sees Renfield smile and she adds, “Of course, I’m assuming - the desert and no I can’t hear you. I’m not even sure I would want to if I could.” Persistence turns and looks out past her roses to the city below. She breathes in deep through her nose as if she is smelling the city, its wonder and beauty.

“Ha! I’ve not been some time you have been, Persistence, but nice try. I sometimes forget how acute your smelling is. Well, not so much that as your ability to identify smells with places and times. Smell is actually the number one sensation when it comes to bringing back memories.” Renfield notes she did not choose to make an effort to get him water.

“Thanks for the lesson, professor.” Persistence shakes her head at him as she leans closer to him. “What is this visit about, Renfield?”

“You. And Brian, of course. Brian is still Brian, how are you?” Renfield replies as he leans toward her in response.

“I’m quite well, obviously and Brian isn’t Brian.

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