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Henry entered the house, following Rachel towards his future. The numbers didn't show it, but for once it didn't matter. He smiled.
about 2 hours ago
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@ great show so far eddie, thanks. So much fun!
about 12 hours ago
from mobile web
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He felt everything was changing now. He could be himself with her. And everything else would fall into place, the perfect equation.
12:26 PM Nov 29th
from web
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But maybe, just maybe, he no longer needed to hide. He could still help, and the numbers would always call to him. He couldn't help it.
12:23 PM Nov 29th
from web
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Henry nodded, unable to speak. He took his black bowler hat off, and entered the house, feeling he was ridding himself of his costume.
12:22 PM Nov 29th
from web
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"They talk to me too!" he replied at last. "Maybe after you fixed Eric's taxes we could have coffee, and talk some more?" Rachel said.
12:21 PM Nov 29th
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Henry just stared at Rachel. Was this really happening? There was really someone else like him? Someone who would finally understand?
12:19 PM Nov 29th
from web
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"That would be great. Have you always wanted to be an accountant. You must love numbers. I know I do, always have. They talk to me."
12:18 PM Nov 29th
from web
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They always treated him differently. Grateful for his help, yes, but he was almost feared. "I should try to help your brother", he said
12:17 PM Nov 29th
from web
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He wasn't used to talking about his powers like this. Yes, he used them to help others, but they soon got lost, didn't understand.
12:16 PM Nov 29th
from web
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"I'm Rachel," she told him. "I'm Henry." "I know". "How? Is it part of your powers?" "No, silly," she laughed, "You just told me."
11:35 AM Nov 29th
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"I... I do too! I've never told anyone that before, though," Henry replied, quietly. The girl smiled at him, and he couldn't look away.
11:34 AM Nov 29th
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"You have powers?" Henry asked, not sure whether to believe his ears. He'd never met anyone even remotely like himself. "I guess."
11:32 AM Nov 29th
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"Well, I tried. I'm a mathematician, at the university. But I think Eric's problems may be beyond even my powers," she replied, laughing#nwm
10:55 AM Nov 29th
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"You... you tried to help him?" Henry asked. He'd never encountered someone else who had his abilities before. Was it too much to hope?
10:52 AM Nov 29th
from web
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"Oh!" the girl exclaimed, "You want my brother. He's in his office. You'll save his life! Even I can't help him this time." She smiled.
10:51 AM Nov 29th
from web
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After what seemed to Henry to be hours, he managed to stutter, "I'm the accountant," unable to keep the uncertainty from his voice.
10:49 AM Nov 29th
from web
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"I'm Henry Smith", he announced to the girl who opened the green door. She stared at him in confusion. And, interest? He coughed, unsure#nwm
10:47 AM Nov 29th
from web
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Henry forced his mind back to the present, as he neared the green door from behind which the calls for his help were coming. So loud now#nwm
10:45 AM Nov 29th
from web
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All that had ever made sense were his previous numbers. Not even his parents had truly understood him. But he was all alone now.
10:45 AM Nov 29th
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- Name Laura Kayne
- Location Hove (actually!)
- Bio Reader, writer, poet, sci fi fan & all-round geek.
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