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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 15, 2012 20:17:52 GMT -5
In the beautiful tranquility of the sunny day in Storybrooke, the roar of an approaching motorcycle could be heard ripping through the calm as August rode up to the front of Sisters of Saint Melissa Convent. August put down the kickstand and took off his helmet, placing it on the seat of his bike as his eyes curiously traced over the building. August rubbed the back of his head with a gloved hand and began making his way up the front steps of the convent. He winced as he stepped up with his left foot, the now-familiar sharp pain bolting in his leg.
August looked at his leg in slight frustration but shook it off, continuing to make his way up the stairs to the front door. "Now or never. I just hope she'll be able to help," he thought to himself as he knocked on the door and slid his hands in his pockets, "Yes, hello? I was uh...hoping to speak with the Mother Superior?" he called as someone answered the door.
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 17, 2012 2:07:46 GMT -5
At the sound of a knock on the front door, Mother Superior looked up distractedly from the papers she held at her desk. Setting them down for the time being, she stood and went to the front door. 'Please don't let it be Mr. Gold.' She thought anxiously. Forcing herself to calm down, she took a deep breath and opened the door with a smile.
"Yes, I am Mother Superior," She couldn't stop the relief that sounded in her voice when the door opened to reveal a man who was most definitely not Mr. Gold. "What can I do for you, Mr.?..."
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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 17, 2012 2:13:38 GMT -5
Having come face-to-face with Mother Superior, August took a step back in both respect and slight surprise. His eyes looked at her with a small sense of wonder, as if seeing the face of someone whom he hadn't seen in years. When she asked for his name he snapped back to reality, "Um, August. August Booth," he replied and shook her hand.
"If it's at all possible I was hoping to seek counsel from you. I've recently come into town looking for someone but....I don't know if I can face him," he said, his tone of voice seemingly one of hesitation and uncertainty. "So here I am, hoping to ask your advice on that."
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 17, 2012 2:39:09 GMT -5
Mother Superior blushed lightly at the look upon his face, and shook his offered hand. 'Why do I feel as if I've met him before?...' She thought, a sense of familiarity coming upon her. Mother Superior smiled warmly at him, "A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Booth." The blue-clad woman nodded her head and stepped to the side to let him in, saying, "Of course, please come in."
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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 17, 2012 2:51:14 GMT -5
"Thank you," August replied gratefully as he stepped inside at her offer. As August looked around the room to take in his new surroundings and sighed as he began ringing his hands together. "To be honest I....haven't seen this person in a long time. The last time we met was...really difficult for the both of us. And now that I've decided to try coming into his life I don't know how to approach him," he said, looking to her with an expression of confusion. "So here I am, hoping that perhaps you could offer me some perspective."
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 17, 2012 3:30:55 GMT -5
Mother Superior closed the door behind August and lead him to a small table and set of chairs sitting near the large window looking out through the opposite side of the building. She gestured for him to sit as he spoke, and she sat across from him. "It's perfectly understandable how you are feeling," She began comfortingly, a few moments after he had finished speaking, "and I think it would be best to work your way in gently, just start with the basics and then see where it goes from there." She paused a moment, taking in his expression, "It's possible that he's feeling the same way you are."
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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 17, 2012 12:05:58 GMT -5
August thanked her quietly when she offered him a seat and took her up on it, sitting across from her as she sat down as well. He folding his fingers together and listened intently to what she suggested, nodding slowly and never taking his eyes off of her. 'She always did have some way of helping me. Even now when she doesn't remember....some things never change,' he thought to himself as she finished speaking.
He looked out the window for a few moments, seemingly staring at nothing, "I'd like to think that he's feeling the same way but..." he trailed off and looked back to her, "I'm afraid he may not even recognize me." August put his hands flat on the table as he admitted to her, "This person is my father and I'm afraid I might not have turned out how he'd hoped I would."
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 18, 2012 1:57:59 GMT -5
A look of surprise passed over Mother Superior's face as August mentioned that the man was his father, before smiling very kindly, "I think the best thing to do here is just to take it slow. At first it'll be overwhelming for the both of you, but taking it one step at a time to get to know each other again will definitely help." She placed a hand upon the two of his and gave the man a reassuring smile. "I am confident that no matter what events occurred in the past, he will always love you."
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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 18, 2012 11:46:14 GMT -5
A rush of gratitude came over August and he smiled at her, "Thank you, I can only hope he might recognize me," he said hopefully despite himself and what he knew. "I've yet to track him down but I know that he's a citizen of Storybrooke. In a small town like this it should be easy to find someone," he mentioned as he looked out the window. "You always have words of wisdom don't you?" August asked with a knowing smile as he stood up from his chair, satisfied with the advice she'd given him and looking to move on to his task.
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 18, 2012 15:52:04 GMT -5
Mother Superior smiled back at him, "I think he will, given some time. And as for finding him, you might try asking around, or looking at the town's records."
Mother Superior missed his knowing look, and she laughed when he finished speaking, "Well, I don't know about being wise, but you do pick up on things after helping people for a while."
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 22, 2012 0:51:42 GMT -5
Seeing that he was ready to go, she stood as well, and lead him to the door. "I'm glad that I could be of service to you, Mr. Booth. I wish you luck in finding your Father; and if ever you need anything, don't hesitate to drop by again." Her smile was kind and soft as she opened the door. "I do hope that you will visit us again--not many people do."
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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 28, 2012 23:52:11 GMT -5
As August walked towards the door he grit his teeth slightly, feeling a sharp pain in his leg. The man swiftly put on a thankful smile to hide the sudden pain and nodded to her in acknowledgement, "That's because so many of us are unwilling to admit that we need help. Or at least that's my guess," he said with a shrug as looked to the open door.
"I'll be sure to stop by again once I've found him...there's always the question of whether or not he'll recognize me. It's been so long..." August said vaguely, distantly even. His eyes seemed to look beyond the distance and had a sense of aging to them. August looked to Mother Superior and touched her shoulder gently with his gloved hand, "Thanks again, I'll be seeing you around time I'm sure," he mentioned before walking out the open door.
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Post by leahbobeah89 on May 31, 2012 2:51:24 GMT -5
She smiled softly, "It'll just take some time, don't give up hope." At the look in his eyes, she said softly, "I think with experience comes wisdom, Mr. Booth. And I don't think you need to worry about either."
Cyanea smiled and nodded, "Of course; if you need anything else, feel free to drop by."
As August walked towards the door, Mother Superior noticed a slight limp in his gait, and she reached a hand out as though to help him, "Mr. Booth, are you alright?" Mother Superior looked concernedly at him.
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Post by August Booth/Pinocchio on May 31, 2012 23:27:59 GMT -5
"Shin splint, just gotta walk it off," August assured Mother Superior with a smile and a slight bow. He didn't have any desire or intention to start having the citizens of Storybrooke see him at his weakest. Especially with it being something so hard to understand. The writer took her hand and gave it a squeeze to show appreciation, "It's nothing I can't handle I assure you," he said kindly as he walked through the door.
August walked through the door and stood on the front porch, contemplating his next destination and looking warily at his motorcycle. Yes...there certainly was plenty for him to do here. After heaving a sigh he looked back to Mother Superior "Thanks again for your help. I hope to find him soon...if I do you'll certainly hear from me. I know you value bravery, I just might need an extra dose," he joked as he grinned at her with that knowing smile again, giving a hint that he knew more than he let on. August gave a small wave of his hand, "Until next time, later days," he said, bidding her farewell as he walked down the front steps.
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Post by leahbobeah89 on Jun 1, 2012 23:57:34 GMT -5
Mother superior nodded at his explanation, and smiled softly at his appreciative look when he took her hand.
"Of course, Mr. Booth, I am glad I could help you," she smiled.
She smiled at his words. Inquisitively she thought, 'That look again; like he knows something I don't. It's like he has a secret.' she shook herself mentally, catching up on what he was saying. She smiled and waved back, "Until next time, Mr. Booth!" She looked after him a moment, before stepping back inside the convent.
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