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~~I can't remember ... what was so siginificant?~~

Meet a woman with scarlet hair.

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A woman with scarlet hair? And what exactly would that solve?

I felt something ... I can't remember ...

I'm afraid I might know who you speak of.

::His head sways curiously::

Oh?

It's only a possibility.

I see. Explain being afriad that you might know ...

No, I'm wary. If I do know her and tell you, what would you do to her?

I've no desire to put any friends of mine in danger.

I don't know if I would ... but I can't say for certain I wouldn't.

She seemed to think she could "hold her own" ...

Hmm.

*places a picture of Lily Evans Potter in his mind*

This her?

::The being tenses, angry for a moment at the mental manipulation. He eases almost instantly as he recognized the face::

That is ... her.

Her name is Lily.

Lily.

::He says softly::

You will not harm her.

I have never responded well to commands, particularly from strangers.

However, my intentions are not to cause her suffering.

Your intentions.

*tilts head and regards him closely* I've known enough of your ilk not to trust blindly.

You will.not.harm.her

What's that fascination with hair colour ... ?

I ... I can't understand it myself. What ever made it significant to me is so far in the past, I've forgotten it.

Aah. The past is another land...

But I mean, changing hair colour may be so easy...

I had not considered that. The coloring of ones hair was not as prominent a concept ages ago ...

Need to find someone again?

I think I should like to see her again.

Well, when'd you meet her? What's she like?

The day previous to this one.

She had hair the color of fire and attractive jade eyes.

Not too unusual a combination, is it?

What makes her so important? She she upset you?

Not as many of them as their used to be.

I don't know. She helped quiet the screams if only for a few moments.

Screams?

Aye, boy.

Did I make such an impression or have you met another?

No, there was no other and yes ... you have.

I've not had such an impression left upon me in ages.

What impression have I made, then?

A pleasurable one. Being near you is comforting and I was rude to you when we last spoke. I wished to apologize.

Glad to be of service.

It's fine. I've seen worse manners. I didn't catch your name.

::His lips upturn slightly, forming a sad smile::

I wish I could tell you, I can't remember the name I was given at birth. Etrigan is what I go by currently.

I'm sorry.

Etrigan. *offers a hand* I'm Lily.

No need to be, you are more kind to me then most. More then you should be perhaps ...

::The aged being takes her hand, it seems small and delicate in his oversized calloused one. He hesitates, uncertain of what to do next. His fingers caress hers gently and then he lets go::

I'm glad to see you again, Lily.

*raises an eyebrow* There's quite a few of them. What business do you have with her?

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