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"I had spoken with Professor Erickson about it, unfortunately, he was not able to add further illumination to what this bland already shows." Holding the pot with one hand, he lifted the plant from the box. "I am two within one. I seek to grow beyond this curse that flows within my veins and yet is only ever a few steps behind waiting to consume me."
Diabolica smiled in a forlorn manner, nodding. She had heard his regrettable tale before, though it did not make it less interesting.
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XanaSnape Xana looked at him, seeing him with new eyes, feeling a great empathy for the boy and his plight. "The thing that attacked us, that came from within you... is it a curse? I mean, an actual dark curse?" she asked, confused. "I... I don't mean to be intrusive, I'm sorry... " She blushed. "But... is there any way that we can help you, to help you be free of this... problem?"
She gave Xana a reproachful look as she brought up the day they had first been...introduced... to Apedemak's constant companion.
Merlin, it wasn't his fault...you say it as if you're blaming him for it! she thought. Oh, if there was only an easy way to cure him of his unfortunate condition.