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He smiled "whatever makes you most happy" he decided to say. He would keep their secret even if he didn't understand how it was more fun

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Her brow furrowed a little "strange...but I trust you" that was before she had started writing everything down or maybe she hadn't read that far back yet. "Good these aren't too bad then"
 
The twins smiled then asked, "Do you want to come out and eat?"

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Claudius watched her work. "It is not bad. Thank you."
 
Star glanced towards the door "I can come for a few minutes..the sun is so bright it hurts" he explained "but a little time is ok" he smiled. He did enjoy spending time with them when he could find it.

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Camilla was gentle as ever she was as she carefully removed the iron and cleaned up each little cut. Bandaging him with care.
 
Tam was already motioning no. "We will get food for you and bring it in here!"
"Is that okay?" Tim asked. "Not too crowded?"

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Claudius watched her work, not even wincing as she pulled out the metal shards. "You are still good at healing. He did not take that memory." He hesitated before asking, "Do you remember what you showed me?"
 
Star smilee and nodded "I can move rhings a little to make more space" he said happily enough. It had been built so he could put up his bed and have more space to do other things

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"He only took memories of you and what I had learned about him and this place..." she told him softly, still upset "but I read that I showed you my true form..."
 
"We will get you food!" The twins tumbled back out, closing the door quickly behind themselves.

Meanwhile, Vlad approached the fire with dinner in a heavy cast iron pot. "Are the coals ready?"

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Claudius nodded. "I think Vlad knows, too."
 
"They seem to be" Spectra answered and looked up. "No sign of Kaz yrt? I do hope he is alright"

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She paused and looked at him."Vlad..knows?" She flushed "oh..:
 
"I am sure he's fine," Vlad assured her. "He often loses track of time. Hence why I am very happy he is no longer in charge of feeding you." He gave her a wry smile then set the pot in the coals to roast.

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Claudius nodded. "Is that bad?" he asked, noticing her blush.
 
She laughed a little "we can both be grateful for that" she joked lightly "he has a good sweet heart though"

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"I...not sure" she said hesitantly and looked back at his cuts
 
Vlad smiled slightly and nodded. "Yes, yes he really does. And I do look forward to introducing him to our cousin, Antonia."

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Claudius said nothing more as he watched her. It must be so confusing to have memories and not even know if they were yours or implanted by someone else. He could relate on a smaller level.
 
She smiled "something tells me he will see right past this disguise" she noted, adding a little more wood to the fire

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Camilla was quiet too. Lost in her own thoughts as she got him bandaged up. "Could I... stay here for awhile?"
 
Vlad glanced at her but said nothing.

As if summoned, Kazimir appeared from among the wagons and came trotting over. "Vladimir! Vladimir! There is this man, and he can eat a sword! A sword! Do you-" He stopped abruptly, staring quizzically at Spectra. "Hello, pretty lady."

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Claudius dipped his head. "Yes. You are my friend. You can stay as long as you want." He didn't say it, but he was glad she wanted to stay. He wanted her company but did not want to ask.
 
Spectra looked up from the fire and smiled "good afternoon!" She greeted back cheerfully and stood up "just in time to help with lunch"

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She smiled a little "thanks" she finished up with bandaging and started to put her things away. As she was putting thr last thing away she paused and looked at the ring on her finger. Hesitated, then slipped it off
 
Kaz continued to stare at her, puzzled. "You look familiar. Do I know you?"

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Claudius clinked as her horns and hooves faded into view. He tipped his head, studying her, then gave a nod of silent approval. He handed her his blanket to either wrap around herself or sit on. The floor of his cage was not exactly soft.
 
She giggled a little "but of course you do!" She was finding a bit of fun in this game. She glanced at Vlad though. As she had said. She couldn't lie and did not know if Vlad thought it safe for his brother to know who ahe really was

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Ahe accepted the blanket and wrapped it around her shoulders, not seeming to mind sitting on the floor "we need to get you a more comfortable home don't we..."
 
Vlad considered saying something then shruggedand waited to see how it played out.

Kazimir rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Did we meet on the road?" he asked, willing to play the game.

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Claudius ducked his head. "I do not mind this space, but it would be nice. If we stay."
 
"No. Not on the road" she smiled "come let's go fetch some water shall we?"

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She blinked and looked back up at him "where else would we go?" She hadn't had time to write that conversation down before
 
"Did I meet you at the circus?" Kazimir asked, following her.

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Claudius found a hole in one of the blankets of his nest and started fidgetting with it, uncharacteristically uncomfortable. "The reason why your brother took your memories... he caught you talking to me and telling me you wanted... you wanted to leave the circus, and you would take me with you, if you could. He heard, and he would not allow that. I think I am to be sold or reassigned because I tried to stop him, but he was stronger and I..." He sighed. "I got scared. I am sorry."
 
"Yes" she answered, glancing at him as she lead the way to the pump, bucket in hand.

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She frowned a little at this "he can't just control me like that..and I won't let you be sold. You're not property"
 
"Did you change something about yourself?" Kazimir asked as he took up position to pump.

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Claudius smiled slightly. "Except he has been controlling you like that for some time... and I am technically his property."
 
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