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Apedemak wrapped his arms around Diabolica's waist, pulling her close, he rested his chin on her shoulder. Though it was not visible, Diabolica could feel him shaking ever so slightly. "I am sorry that I frighten you Xana." There was a mournful tone in his voice.
Diabolica smiled in a very forlorn manner as she felt him trembling slightly. "Are you alright, my love?" she said softly, just loud enough for him to hear.
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XanaSnape Xana felt terrible. She lowered her eyes and relaxed a bit more. "You don't..." she said in a hushed tone. "But I consider you a friend and I don't want to lie to you. Your curse scares me, and badly." She blushed, embarrassed to admit it.
Xana did have a valid reason to fear Apedemak's constant companion, in Dia's mind. It wasn't just that she had a fear of it like some did other phobias, with no reason at all, but that she had actually been attacked...though she felt sympathy for both Xana and Apedemak. It probably was disheartening to be feared by your own friends....though it also wouldn't be the greatest to be slashed open by a pair of scythe-like talons, either.