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@disqus_NnFUI30kih 2 years ago

The morning sunlight bathed the large bedroom in an array of colors, welcoming its occupants to the longest day of the year. In a pile of blankets on the floor, a tiny blonde woman awakened and stretched as she watched the colors dance on the walls. After a few moments of laying there, the woman sat up, her long hair a wild mess. She stood up and tiptoed her way to the small bathroom in the corner. She didn't want to wake up Millie, who was sleeping in her hanging bed, or the larger pile of blankets and pillows that contained an invisible man.

After completing her morning routine in the bathroom, she went over to her wardrobe to decide what to wear today. Green? Emerald? Peridot? Lime? Forest? Mint? Oooo, mint! Mint works! Mint brings the color out of her skin and hair! Mint it is! The blonde dresses herself in the mint dress and decides on flats today instead of boots. To complete the look, she ties her hair in her signature pigtails. With one last look in the mirror Mz. Hyde heads off downstairs to do her morning checklist. Then, she'll tell Henry that she's taking the rest of the day off.

After all, you only turn six once!

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MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

Millie rose her head and yawned. Then looked over to where her uncle was sleeping. She quietly hopped out of hanging bed and curled up against him. An invisible hand flopped down on her face. She knew he did that on purpose and licked one of the fingers, which he wiped on her cheek and replaced it on top of her head.

She then noticed that Mz. Hyde was already up and rose her head again and waved as she mouthed out, " Good morning."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* Mz. Hyde stopped at the door and waved back at Millie with a smile. *

Morning!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"What do you have planned for today?" Millie quietly asked curiously as sh rested her chin on Griffin's stomach as he was still trying to egnore them by pretending to still be asleep.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Well, after I do my morning checklist and eat breakfast, I'm taking the rest of the day off.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Well that's nice." Millie replied, totally obviously of what a special day it was.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Thanks. I figured since it's my birthday today nobody would mind me taking time off.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

Millie blinked her eyes wider and sat up, Griffin took this opportunity to roll on his side with his back faceing her, " Oh I didn't know that, how old are you today? "

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Six.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie was definitely surprised of Mz.Hyde's answer, she was sure that she was a grown woman, but six!?

"OH . . . well you've certainly grown" She managed to say.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* Noticing Millie's face, she giggles.*

My Jekyll is in her 20's, so that explains why I look like this. I've just been separated from her for six years now; it's really more of an anniversary than a birthday.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"Oh!" Millie responded only half-comprehensively.

I guess that makes sense...?

She got up stretching, "I guess there's still a lot I need to know of this world." She yawned, " Ah, happy birthday." She cheerfully said.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Thanks! I guess I better head downstairs.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"I'll join you." She over and rummaged through her and slipped on a sweater, she didn't feel like wearing her coat today, and walked up to her side.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Don't you have anything cooler than a sweater? It IS the first day of summer.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"This sweater is much cooler than my coat, I can't produce my own bodyheat so I need to dress warmly, or lay in the sun for hours."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Even in 95 degree heat?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Oh nice, there was a time when we lived in Arizona, 95 degrees is lovely."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

But you still need the sweater?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

" Millie, just wear something else already so you to can stop making so much noise! " Griffin snapped as he sat up, eye-mask wrapped around his invisible head.

Millie turned to give him a dirty look, then with a grunt went back to select something else to wear as she grumbled,"Just wanted to look fancy from her birthday..." Millie looked up at her uncle again, " Aren't you going to wish her a happy birthday since you're obviously awake?

Griffin rolled his invisible eyes then said very unenthusiastically, " happy birthday, you're one more year closer to death," then sarcastically let out a,"yay!" Before getting hit with Millie's discarded sweater, which was now draped over his head until he pulled it off again.

Millie was now wearing a thin unbuttoned long sleeved dress shirt over a floral pattern T-shirt.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Love you too, Griffin! Haha! Oooo, interesting ensemble Millie! Welp, I guess we should leave the princess to her beauty sleep.

* She leans over and whispers in her ear as they walk out the door.*

I put an alarm clock in the hole behind the shower, he'll never find it! Hehehe!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie nodded grinning and did so, she set it to go off in only a few minutes, and just before she left, " Love you Griffin, I'll see you later." She called waving to him then closed the door and snickered.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Oh lord, I wish I had a hidden camera!!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Let's go before it goes off or he'll come after us." She said still snickering.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* Mz. Hyde can't stop giggling as the two girls get into the dumbwaiter and head downstairs.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"Sssshhh" Millie hissed and listened to what was going on upstairs:

Griffin was just about to fall back asleep when the alarm clock went off, which gave him a jolt. He groaned, tossing and turning, he tried to muffle the loud ringing with his pillow, then threw it across the room swaring. He finally got up and stormed up and down and all over, turning everything upside-down to find that damned clock. All the while letting out a stream of swares.

Millie was discribing all of this to Mz.Hyde as it was happening laughing all the while.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* Mz. Hyde was rolling on the floor laughing so hard that she can't breathe.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Oh my, he's really putting those bilingual skills to use; do you kiss your mother with that mouth Griffin?" Millie mused, with a hint of sarcasm in the last part.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

STOP! *GASP* I-I CAN'T BREATHE!! *GASP* HAHAHA!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Well, it sounds like he's going to be at it for a while." Millie responded with a smirk, then tranquility said," Come on, let's go get that breakfast." And hopped out of the dumbwaiter.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* After finally catching her breath, Mz. Hyde nods and exits the dumbwaiter. She pulls out a crumpled piece of paper and checks off something.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie tried to look over at what was on the list, "What did you just check off?" She asked curiously.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

It's a list of stuff I want to do today. I just checked off 'laugh until I can't breathe'!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

That made Millie smile, "what a cute tradition..." she commented then started leading the way to the kitchen. "Well, off to breakfast then."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Yep! Wonder what Rachel's made today?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie sniffed the air, "Smells like pancakes, hash browns, bacon, and..." She groaned, " ugh! Scrambled eggs..."

(Sorry this took so long. Happy birthday.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Oh my God! Everything sounds wonderful!

( Thank you!)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"They must have known it was your birthday." She said,then mumbled to herself, " I'lltake everything but the eggs..."

( should one of us tag one of the party planners? I'm not sure)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

I'll eat your eggs for you!

(You can if you want to.)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Why, Thank you, I really appreciate that!" Millie responded happily. (Time skip )

The two made their way to the kitchen and got thier breakfast, Millie gave Mz.Hyde her eggs and they were eating contently when Millie's ears twitched back a little. She wasn't surprised when a busted up clock came up from behind and slammed itself down on the table in between the two.

"Very funny..."Griffin's voice spat super sarcastically.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* Mz. Hyde bites down on her lip to keep from laughing as she casts an innocent look.*

What? We didn't do anything!~

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie didn't even try to contain her laughter as she bursted into laughter. "Oh, Ssssuuurrrrre." He snidely remarked, a plate of food set itself down infront of them along with a cup of black coffee. Griffin appeared in front of them, "Just remember Millie," he said sharply as he pointed his fork at her, "I know all the things you hate and you're stuck with me, so I have all the time in the world to get you back." Then turned his fork at Mz. Hyde, " and you can't even see me, I can get you anytime!" He started digging into the food.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Pfffttttt, did you forget that Hydes can see your heat signature and smell you Griffin? Your fly's down by the way.

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"I'm well aware of that, you think I haven't come up with a few tricks to counter you people by now, and your thermal vision needs glasses, these things don't have a fly." He retorted and took another bite.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Ohhhhh so you're wearing sweats because you can't fit into anything else?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"I bet your mum wishes she could fit her fat arse in these..." Griffin mumbled with a mouth full.

Millie clapped her hands together, "Alright children that's enough! Do I need to put you two in a corner? And Mz. Hyde, don't imply that my uncle has a fat arse when he doesn't have an arse at all, that's like calling an ox a 'bull'; as flattered as they are by the sentiment, he'd rather have the 'qualifications' for the title."

She suddenly lifted a saucer infront of her face which blocked a scrambled egg projectile from Griffin's fork. It splattered agenst the dish and got all over her half eaten pancakes, she fround down at the ruined food then at Griffin. " Aheheh, that's what you get." he gloated with a smirk.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* Mz. Hyde grabs an orange and squirts it in Griffin's eyes.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Griffin recoiled from the attack rubbing the juice out of his eyes with the back of his sleeve, he grabbed the knife off his plate and lunged at her almost jumping over the table. Millie quickly hopped on the table in between the two to hold them back from each other, she had already changed into her beast form, she had Griffin by the wrists and held Mz. Hyde back with a foot. "Now this has gone too damn far!" She growled, " I'm not going to have a breakfast that ends in murder, both of you sit down or I'm throwing you across the room!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

But he started it!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"I don't give a f*ck who started it! I'll finish both of you if you don't sit down!" she roared and shoved them both back in thier seats then turned to Griffin, " And if you can't even eat here without trying to kill someone then go somewhere else dammit! "

Griffin glared between Millie and Mz. Hyde, " Fine! " He snapped as he ggrabbed his plate and went around the table to the door, but before he left he grabbed a grapefruit half and pulled a ' james cagney ' on Mz.Hyde by smashing it into her face and left. And once again Millie had to hold her back.

" I'm sorry! I'll get him back for you! Just please don't go after him, Please! " She implored

( Mz.Hyde )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

IS THAT ALL YOU GOT OLD MAN?!?! WHEN I'M FINISHED WITH YOU THEY'LL NEVER FIND ALL THE PIECES!!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Please don't kill him! He's a sh*t, but he's my sh*t! He's all I got!" Millie exclaimed still holding on to her, " Hey look, we can do any non-Griffin related activity you want together! And I could knick some movies from him and the society can have a cinema night for you!" She desperately suggested to appease her.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

What kind of movies?

* She sits with her arms crossed and a pouty face.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

Millie released her and sat back down in her chair with a sigh of relief, " All kinds. Disney, Universal, MGM, Warner Bros, Studio Ghibli, black and white ones, even some silent ones. And there's all kinds of tv shows and cartoons. " She listed. "You just name it, and we'll play it."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Can we watch SVTFOE and SU?!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

(SVTFOE? What is that?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(Star vs the Forces of Evil and Steven Universe.)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( Oh )

Millie blinked at her trying to figure out what that meant, "I don't even know what that is..." She kept repeating the acronyms in her head, trying everything that might fit.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Star vs the forces of evil and Steven Universe!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"Oh..." She answered with a smile.

oh god, what a selection to show to a group of victorian scientists that's probably never even seen a moving picture before... but it's her birthday, might as well go along with it... She thought, but dare not say.

"I believe we might have the latter, any movie-movies you want me to play?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Umm Ghibli's Kiki's delivery service!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"Okay done! The society will be showing 'Steven Universe', and 'Kiki's delivery service' in honor of Mz. Hyde's sixth birthday tonight!" She declared triumphantly, hands on her hips and chest puffed out in a dinamicly heroic pose.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Hooray!~

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie broke her heroic pose and went back to normal, "And while the day's still just begun perhaps I could help you complete that list of yours." She offered.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* GASP* Really?!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie nodded, "Sure! Whatever's on the list I'll help you do it."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Wow! Thanks!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Well it's is your birthday." She said, "So what is the first thing to do on your list?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Let's see...we already checked off "Laugh until you can't breathe".....next is thimble shopping!!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Okay then, thimble shopping it is." The two finished their breakfast and started to head out.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

You sure you want to go with me?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie shrugged, "I don't really get out much anyway."

and if it keeps you and Griffin off each other's backs, that's fine by me.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alright, let's go!

* Mz. Hyde and Millie left the society and headed to the marketplace. They enter a sewing shop that has a big selection of fancy thimbles.*

Millie, could you hold my purse for me?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Yeah Okay," Millie mindlessly respond as Mz. Hyde handed it to he.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Thank you!

* Mz. Hyde puts on a WWII helmet and marches up to the display of fancy thimbles.*

ATTENTION! THERE IS NO ROOM FOR SPINELESS, PATHETIC SOLDIERS IN MY SEWING KIT!!! I NEED THE BEST OF THE BEST, THE CREAM OF THE CROP, AND THE TOUGHEST OF THE TOUGH! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!

* The thimbles are clearly trembling in their boots.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie face-palmed at Mz. Hyde's outburst towards the case of inanimate objects.

What is she doing, just being silly I suppose...

" Mz. Hyde please, you're scaring the clurks." She went up to the counter, " Exuse me, could you please show me your finest thimbles for my friend?"

The frightened little clurk took out a tray of fancy look thimbles and set them on the display case, "These are our best selection, though they are rather expensive."

"That's okay, it's my friend's sixth birthday." Millie said putting one of the thimbleson her finger to inspect it.

The clurk lookedat Mz. Hyde in surprise, "Six!?"

"Yes, we're counting them in dog years." Millie gestured for Mz. Hyde to come look at these thimbles.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

I don't need those fancy shamcy thimbles! I need to test these out!

* She angrily eyes at one.*

YOU GOT A PROBLEM PRIVATE?!

* The thimble rolls on its side.*

That's what I thought!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(NVRMND I found it.)

I don't need any fancy schmancy thimbles! I a need strong, hard-working thimble!

* She eyes a thimble.*

DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!

* The thimble falls over.*

That's what I thought!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie shook her head, the clurk was still staring at the spectacle Mz. Hyde was making and didn't even notice Millie still had one of the thimbles on her finger when she put her hands in her pockets. The clurk finally mustard up enough courage to confront Mz. Hyde.

"Uh, M-Miss... I-I'm afraid you're frightening all the costumers a-and if you insist on m-making a scene, I-Im g-going to have to ask you to l-leave...?" He stuttered sheepishly.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

You're customers will be thanking me for inspecting the quality of these thimbles!

* She holds up a little hammer a thimble to her ear. She taps the hammer on it before setting it down and picking up another one.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Millie walked up to her, "They're just thimbles, so long as they keep needles from going through your fingers they're fine."

"Please, Miss" the clurk said pleadingly.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

* She taps another thimble. The thimble cracks in half.*

Aha! A defective one!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Ah, I'm afraid you'll have to pay for that one." The clurk said.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

It was a defective product. It would have broken anyways.

* She taps another thimble. It passes.*

Where do you get these thimbles from?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Ehh... from the factory on the other side of town... b-but you will have to pay for that thimble miss" the clurk said, as Millie inched closer to Mz. Hyde.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

You mean Fartingham's thimble factory? That brand is REALLY unreliable. You're probably already losing money and business via word of mouth that you are selling a cheaply made product that is worth more going straight into the trash then on someone's finger. You could get sued, you know, for selling a defective product if somebody gets hurt. I've seen needles shot through the hands of lots of kids working in textile mills. If that happens to them, pretty sure that some old lady, like that one right there, who thinks her finger is protected, can ram a needle straight through it. And if she's the right old lady, she can sue you and the factory for her medical bills. And let me tell you: finger reconstruction surgery is no easy task. They may just chop it off. In which case she can sue you for the medical bills and emotional damages caused by losing her finger.

* As Mz. Hyde spoke, some of the customers were giving the clerk glares and starting to leave the store with huffs of "Well, I never!" and the like under their breath.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

The clurk's face grew paler and paler the more Mz. Hyde ranted and scared off more of the costumers, " I-I-I. . . " he studderd, shaking.

Suddenly a much more confident looking staff member with a badge labeled ' Manager ' stepped out, "Oi! Wut's goin' on ere'?! "

"I QUIT! " The clurk finally blurted out as he took off his apron and it on the floor, "At least, I didn't have to deal with these people when I was an undertaker!" He said storming away.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Coward!

* Mz. Hyde turns to the manager.*

Ah, juste l'homme que je voulais voir! Monsieur, Je déteste être le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles, mais vous transportez ici des produits très doux!Cette marque de dé à coudre est fabriquée à bon marché et a été connue pour se séparer.

* She motions to the broken thimbles.*

Je m'attendais mieux à un francais!

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Don't ya try that french stuff on me! I hurd ya loud in clear from the back! An' I don't care if wut ya say is true! If all ya gonna do's scare me business away an' harass me staff, ya can jus' go! I ain't havin' none ah this in my shop!" The manager reprimand furiously.

Millie was now standing right next to Mz. Hyde with her hands in her pockets.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Huh? Then why did you say 'oui'?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"His accent's cockney not french..."Millie clarified "I don't know how those got mixed up but I think we better leave." Millie said rather eager to get the heck out of there."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Weird. Anyways, I just thought you should know!~ I'll take this Miller's thimble please!

* She holds a thimble with a blue stripe on it.*

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

The manager took the thimble nd dropped it in a bag, "That'll be a sovereign." He said.

" Well that's a bit expensive for a miller's thimble." Millie commented

"It's fur tha one ya broke too."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

How much is a sovereign?

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"Well two sovereigns can afford a week's worth of rent for a room at an inn in Iping, which is rather cheep, but for a two thimbles it's astronomical!"

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( for some reason your last reply isn't in my inbox and when I try to answer it on the page it freezes on me)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(Huh. Sorry, I'm not sure what to do about that.)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( maybe try reposting the last reply???)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(Huh? Yours isn't popping up either!)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( WTF!?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(I found it and just replied, is it showing up?)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( yes, thank goodness )

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(( AHHHH!!! :DDDDDDD HAPPY BIRTHDAY MZ. HYDE!!!))

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( My real birthday is on Saturday, but today is her birthday! Thank you!)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( I'll make sure Millie sings Mz.Hyde happy birthday infront of the whole society)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(Dawww!~)

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( she can't sing.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(Alice will be right there with her! XD Terrible singers unite and all that!)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

((Well happy birthday to her! And Happy early birthday to you! :DD ))

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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Catt was hiding with her eyes on the door, waiting. She had carefully counted the days to the occasion, now she counted the minutes and hours until Mz. Hyde would leave the building so she could get to work.

She had a plan, it was a bit last minute, but having such easy access to extra time can tend to make one, complacent about scheduling.

She watched as Mz. Hyde exited the Society's front doors, her flats making slight tappings as they struck the floor.

Wrapping her fingers around the shadowy charm around her neck, she quietly called to her feathered friend.

"Charricthran? I need a hand with something, if you could spare a minute.

Or, a few hours."

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Fortunately for Catt, the feathered friend himself was nearby, relatively speaking. Leaning backwards out of the ceiling in his relatively humanoid form, he flashed a toothy, upside-down grin at her.

"What's hangin', Kitty-Catt? I've got all the time in the world."

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

Catt's head snapped up sharply in surprise, her eyes wide.

"Oh good!" she said, forgeting to put her eyes back to their normal size. "I was hoping you could help me set up a party for Mz. Hyde. It's her birthday, you see, and I was wanting to do some thing exotic and special. Think you could help with that?"

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Dunno this Hyde kid, but any friend o' you's a friend of me. How's a spa-slash-kind-of-medieval-tourist-attraction on a planet made mostly of diamonds and sapphires sound? It's a rather lively, bright sort of place with all sorts of interesting, if decidedly not human for the most part, clientele. Bout as special and exotic- definitely exotic- as I can do while still being safe for humans."

He allowed himself to fall out of the ceiling into a semi-liquid puddle on the floor before straightening up. He tugged at his coat sleeve as it rode up his wrist and then flashed another toothy smile. "Definitely one of my favorite places to go."

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

"That sounds delightful! And Mz. Hyde is definitely the lively sort." Catt grinned. "You think they'd be up for hosting a party on such short notice? I'm hoping to have some other guests along besides myself, and you of course."

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Wonderful! And yeah, I'm friends with the people who run the place, they're used to my crashing there on occasion. I'll pop in and let em know we're coming once you figure out how many people are there. Might even end up with somethin' special if you let em know it's for a birthday- they take traditions like that pretty dang seriously. An' considerin' its a touristy kind of place for the whole universe, they're used to big sorts of crowds!"

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Nice! So you can go let them know we're coming for a party, and I can go round up the guests!

Let's see," She counted off names on her fingers, trying to keep track of everyone. "Helen, and Elaina Hyde, MillieGriffin, Dr. de Lezo might like to come, and- wait no... he's not well yet. He can't come either, foey. Hm, do you think Dr. Weir would be up for a party by now?"

Unconsciously she moved to hold her arm where she had been injured that night. She shook her head, now was not the time for such dismal thoughts. Everyone needed some cheering up, and by golly she wasn't going to be the one to bring down the mood!

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"So five, roughly? That's more than doable- they might even be able to find some sort of special birthday entertainment for us with that small a group. On the subject of Lewis, though, I can pop over an' ask him if ya want? Can't be too hard."

He likewise avoided thoughts of Catt lying in the alleyway, abandoned to save what could have been the many, but ended up being the few. He'd let her down that day, and he'd be as damned as Torke if he was going to do it again any time soon.

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Maybe more, depends on who I can find." Catt's hand dropped back to her side. "Yeah, that would be helpful thank you. And I could go grab Helen! Sounds like we have a plan then. Meet back in the main hall after?"

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Sure thing kid- sounds like a great plan. See ya in a bit!" As quickly and fluidly as he arrived, he was gone again. Racing through the ever-whispering darkness, he quickly found the thread of Lewis' shadow and emerged a respectful distance away from it, batting away the few lingering souls desperate for a ride out of what was a combination between their own personal Hell and Purgatory.

Doing his best not to tug at the lifeforce inside Lewis' shadow too terribly much, Charricthran pulled himself back into reality, blinking in the increased light.

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

"You can do it, darling. Just as we practiced. This is the next step."

Before Charricthran stood Lewis and Helen. Logical, as this was Helen's room.

In front of Helen was perhaps the world's shoddiest chair. Its wooden frame was old, brittle, and, in places, rotten. Its upholstery was in shreds.

And behind it lay a nightstand in equally poor condition.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen wiped her hands on her shirt, clasping them together so they wouldn't tremble. She took a deep breath in, held it, then let it out slowly.

"Alright... alright."

Another breath. She thought of what made her stomach twist into knots and blood roar in her ears...

Then, yellinging wordlessly, she stomped down on the chair with all her strength.

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Me too, hon. Me too." He wasn't so much taken aback as terribly bemused by the whole situation. There were stories here, that much was certain.

Regardless, he had invitations to deliver.

"So my instructions were initially to deliver this invitation to you, Lewis, but Helen here's on the list, so I might as well kill two metaphorical birds with one stone and letcha both know: Catt and I are organizin' a party of sorts at a sort-of-spa, sort-of-coliseum on a different planet that I have some sway at. Pretty swanky place. Invitations were extended to the both o' ya. Whaddya say?"

He wondered if he could convince Lewis to join him in one of the grand melees. Disappointing lack of lethality aside, they were always great fun- especially when he got involved, seeing as the people there tended to view him with great favor. Not to mention the man certainly seemed inclined to that sort of thing, if his observations with the matchbox and other excursions he probably shouldn't have been listening to the whispers of were anything to judge by.

One of many perks of the place was the ability to walk in one of his many favored forms- this one being something akin to a harpy or an angel, covered in feathers, leather, and controlled violence.

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

"That's wonderful, Charricthran," said Lewis, pivoting on a dime. "Though next time, I'd appreciate a knock," he said with a chortle. "This was to be a private session."

He turned to Helen.

"Helen, Charricthran. Charricthran, Helen Jekyll."

"And it does sound lovely," he added.

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"Sorry about that- Don't get out much, dunno much. I hear whispers, that's about it. Just knew someone else was here. It's also kind of hard to knock on a shadow when trying to go elsewhere means you could end up in a different dimension entirely." He chuckled and grinned his smile of too-many-teeth, then pivoted on his heel in a manner similar to Lewis to regard Helen, whom he'd yet to meet.

He tilted his head and allowed his hat to roll down his arm into his hand as he bowed, unable to resist showing off just a little bit of his natural grace.

"Pleasure to meet you, Miss Helen. Again, I'm terribly sorry for interrupting your session with my clumsy entrance. I can assure the both of you that Aerhobgratir is an absolutely stellar planet, though."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

((Helen Jekyll ))

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

Helen blushed at his first comment, stunned by the man's sudden appearance.

"It's quite alright. An honest mistake." She smiled, regaining her voice. "And the pleasure's all mine, Mr. Charricthran... though I'll admit I'm still a bit confused."

She turned to Lewis. "I thought you had the only key to this room?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Charricthran can travel through shadows," explained Lewis.

He addressed the fellow.

"You sought mine, I take it. And...here we are.

"So, what's this about...the place you mentioned? I must admit I'm intrigued."

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"That I can- and of course, Lewis. Naturally, given I only know three people in this fine building." Charricthran snickered, resisted the urge to wink for some utterly unknown reason and focused on honing the humor evident in both his voice and glittering eyes.

He clasped his hands behind his back and rocked on the balls of his feet, doing a little sort of half-bow as he continued to explain. "The planet's called Aerhobgratir. The joint I had in mind for this Mz. Hyde's birthday party is a castle called Knightstar Keep. It's equal parts club, spa, bar, and historical reenactment center. Mind you, its the history of the Nasir,- that is, the native race to the planet- not ours, however similar it seems at first. Anything else you'd wanna know you'd have ta ask specific questions of. There's too much goin' on for generalizations."

"Catt wanted suggestions for exotic places. I figured a planet made of diamond and populated with almost angel-like creatures living in castles worked just as well as anything."

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

Just then a knock came from the door.

"Hey Helen, you in there?" Catt's voice asked jokingly. "We're planning a special party for Mz. Hyde's birthday and we want you to come!"

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Lewis unlocked the door, then stepped aside to hold it open for Catt.

"That's what Charricthran was just telling us. Please, do come in, Catt," he said pleasantly.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Oh hi Dr. Weir! Didn't expect to see you here, you're invited too!" She smiled and stepped in. "What's up with the broken chair?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"That's, uh, supposed to be like a stress ball for me." Helen explained sheepishly, her face flushing. "Lewis was having me break furniture, to... help with some things."

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Stress relief is always a good thing. Life's too short to lose it fretting over things. Mind you, I've had a longer life than most and I still find it true. Still, I'm glad its helping- I assume it's helping, that is."

He shook his head and shrugged. "Since we're all here, shall we go round up any other guests and the birthday.. girl? Woman? Being of indistinct and mysterious gender? While you lot are doing that, I can pop over to the Keep and chat with my contacts there and get things set up. Sound good?"

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

Lewis snickered at the "indistinct and mysterious gender" part of Charricthran's suggestion.

"That would be amenable to me, if it's amenable to you, Helen," he said, shifting his gaze to her. "It's your time, to use as you will."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Helen squeezed her eyes shut for a moment.

"It's your time. Carpe diem."

"Well... other than killing off or saving humanity... I don't think they've ever built a proper pillow fort."

She opened them again, smiling faintly. "I'd be happy to help, as long as you'll be around to supervise."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Gladly," he returned.

He looked to Charricthran and Catt in turn.

"Whom do we need to find?"

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"We still need to find Alicia, Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ), HenryRoseQuartz, Dr. de Lezo, and maybe the Madam if she'd actually want to come. She might not though." Catt's thought trailed off before she snapped back to the present. "If you need someone to take the furniture debris, I'm sure Simon would love the extra food."

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

"And with that, ladies and gents, I'm gonna pop over to our hosts and get things set up. I'll meet you in the main hall when I'm done- If I'm not here by sundown, assume I accidentally fell into the sun or somethin', I don't know."

Chuckling, Charricthran melted into the floor with a little wave. Once inside his own whispering shadow, he closed his eyes and reached further than his usual jaunts. Fortunately for him, Aerhobgratir was only a few light years, and not an entire universe over. Much more manageable.

With a sharp tug from somewhere behind whatever counted as his stomach nowadays, he launched himself forward towards the gemstone planet.

Before he pulled himself out, he sculpted his form into the one that more closely resembled the Nasir, if a little more... domineering in some aspects.

His height and skin remained the same, but his face had an extra set of eyes, and the feathers that would otherwise be hidden in that human form surfaced with a sort of bubbling effect.

The wings were new too- larger than those of his compatriots, of course. He was similar to them, but not the same as them. Something Other.

Not that they judged by that alone, no- his fighting prowess in the rings was the only true judge of his character.

He was the only foreigner to consistently win the Grand Tournament more than twice in a row. He was quite proud of the fact.

That settled, he stepped out of darkness and began his attempts to hunt down his friend and sparring partner Kilanrund, nodding courteously and flashing grins at those who recognized and waved at him.

see more

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago • edited

Catt watched his shadow melt into nothing, then turned to Dr. Weir.

"How is he supposed to accidentally fall into the sun if he travels through shadows?"

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

"I think he was simply being facetious.

"Hm, I suppose we had better go round up the other guests."

He opened the door and held it for Catt and Helen.

"Shall we?"

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I know he was," Catt half mumbled, feeling awkward that her joke hadn't landed. "I was trying to be funny.

But yes, we shall! Did you need to grab anything Helen?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"No, I'm alright." Helen replied with a slight shake of her head. "Though I wish there was something I could give Mz. Hyde as a gift..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Apologies, Catt," said Lewis.

"No reason we couldn't do a little shopping..." he suggested in reply to Helen's concern. "I imagine some of the other guests may wish to as well. After all, I didn't know today was the day until Charricthran informed me."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"S'ok. We should definitely do some shopping, but we'll need to keep an eye out so we don't run into Mz. Hyde while we do.

She left to go shopping herself earlier." Catt followed him out of the room.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"She's going shopping on her birthday?" Helen walked alongside Catt, her tone puzzled. "I hope she won't buy presents for herself, that's our job."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis closed and locked the door behind them, so that no one would disturb Helen's room.

He followed politely behind the two, not wishing to disturb their conversation.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"She'll probably get herself something nice, but I think she'll still appreciate getting gifts from friends." She assured Helen. "It's a special kind of gesture that lets you know that you're known, if that makes sense. A special way to feel connected, and hold onto memories."

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen smiled at the explanation. "Aww, it sounds so sweet when you describe it like that!"

She nearly hugged her friend, but seeing how they were walking, merely placed a hand on her shoulder instead.

"Is that what you've always thought about gifts?"

Her thoughts drifted to the homemade guide for treating hypothermia she had given Catt and both the painting and plant she had received.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis smiled to see the two getting on so well.

This is what she needs. Something perfectly normal, perfectly human. Friendship. A day out. A festive occasion.

...

Good God, I hope nothing goes up in flames.

...

Except fireworks. I'd be fine with that.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Yeah. When I first woke up, I had trouble keeping memories, so I started collecting things to remember things by. Kept tucking them away, it seemed to work. Eventually I got better at remembering things without a trinket to hold onto." Catt's expression and tone were wistful, nostalgic even.

Trying to remember so far back was like staring down a well, it just kept getting darker the further down it went, until there was nothing to be seen.

"That's, actually where a lot of the stuff near the entrance came from." She said, pointing to her Hatt.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"That's a good way to remember things." Helen agreed, "I used to keep a journal myself for the more important things, like work or... Well, basically only work." She laughed softly, "You should know how I get sometimes, with all your visits..."

"Thank you, by the way. For everything you've done."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis thought of his logbook, the record he'd kept of his experiments back in his own dimension...and smiled to see the similarity.

"I owe you my thanks as well," put in Weir. "Your support, I believe, has been invaluable."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Catt turned away, trying to conceal her embarrassment and slight confusion. While Helen's thanks had been a possibility, she had not expected it from Dr. Weir.

"I-it's nothing, really. I just want to do my best to help wherever I can. Be a good friend and stuff."

They turned down the hall that lead to Alicia's room.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen smiled faintly at her friend's reaction. Modest as always.

"It's still very much appreciated, even if you think it's nothing." She assured gently, "I might've starved without even realizing it, if it hadn't been for you."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"To do one's best is an excellent thing," opined Lewis.

"Know that what you do doesn't go unnoticed, Catt. Nor unappreciated."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

A half strangled noise escaped Catt's throat. She really didn't deserve such high praise, but at the same time, she had done that, and she didn't want to say they were wrong.

But she couldn't own it. Doing that would be egotistical and narcissistic, and those were bad things to be.

Thankfully, they had arrived at Alicia's door.

"W-we're here." When had her throat gotten so dry?

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen studied the door curiously. "Who are we picking up first? I don't think I've been to this room before."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis knew whose door this was.

The last time he'd been here, he'd been the bearer of grim news to its occupant.

"This is Alicia Ghast's room," he said quietly.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Do you think she'll want come?" Catt asked, her tone grave.

"So soon after, I mean."

As much as she wanted to cheer her up, she knew that trying to do so too near the event would be insensitive. The grieving process wasn't something to be rushed.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen turned to face the two of them, her brow furrowing at their somber expressions.

"I'm afraid I've never met her... did something happen?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Alicia...was fond of Artemis," whispered Lewis. "His death hit her hard."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Catt just stared silently at the door, indecision making movement impossible.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Oh... Oh dear..."

Helen reached and put her hand on his shoulder, squeezing gently as she did the same to Catt. There was nothing she could really say, so she went with a genuine,

"I'm very sorry to hear that."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Mm." Lewis nodded, looking at the ground for a moment.

The moment passed.

"Nevertheless, we ought to ask if she could do with a change of scenery," he whispered. "It's difficult to look at familiar places and know the person you care for won't be in any of them. New locales, at least, are blessedly free of such expectations." Much like this entire dimension.

He raised his fist, and rapped upon the door.

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Nyx Silverfang  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

There came the sound of the door being unlocked, and a moment later, it was opened just wide enough for a young girl to peer out at the three of them with narrowed, violet eyes.

"Alicia doesn't want any visitors right now." Nyx said warily, her foot resting behind the door to prevent anyone from forcing entry.

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Alicia Ghast  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

Alicia could be heard sighing heavily from in the room. "Nyx, don't be rude! Open the door, at least!" She laughed a little, standing and trying to look through the narrow crack around her friend.

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Catt Hatter  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago • edited

"Uh, h-hey, Alicia. Um, we were just wondering if, maybe, you'd like to join us in a surprise party for Mz. Hyde today?" Catt's hands fiddled with each other as she did her best to make eye contact.

"If you're up for it, I mean."

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen stood beside Catt for support, trying to quell her growing curiousity.

So that girl is Nyx and the red-head is Alicia. She noted, being sure to remember their names.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded his agreement with Catt as he looked to Alicia.

"Your call, naturally."

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Alicia Ghast  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alicia grinned and nodded. "That sounds great! I'd love to go!" She hesitated, the frowned and looked around her room.

"I don't have a gift, though..."

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Nyx Silverfang  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago

Nyx looked from the hallway to Alicia, then back to the hall before letting out a sigh. She stepped out of her friend's way and held the door open wider, though she remained partially behind it.

"Hello again... Dr. Weir, was it?" She mumbled, briefly making eye contact.

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Jekyll1886  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

"Yes," he affirmed. "I hope you've been well, Nyx."

To Alicia, he replied:

"Neither do I. We were hoping to go do a bit of shopping, actually. If you're interested."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"She likes green and pink, and fancy clothes!" Catt suggested before turning the stranger who answered the door.

"I don't believe we've met, sorry. I'm Catt." She held out her hand for a handshake.

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Nyx Silverfang  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

After eyeing the offered hand uncertainly, she took it in her own and gave it a single shake.

"Nyx. And we haven't." She replied simply before retreating back behind her wooden shield.

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Alicia Ghast  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

Alicia shook her head, sighing. "Alright. Nyx, will you be fine here? Do you want to come?"

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Jekyll1886  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago

Presuming Catt is fine with that, thought Lewis. She is the one organizing this little shindig...

"Nyx, have you met Helen?" he asked.

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Nyx Silverfang  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I don't know." Nyx mumbled in response to each question, her gaze lowered.

"I recognize her and know about her, but..." She peered up at the girl. "...we haven't really met before."

"You're Dr. Helen Jekyll, the... one with Hela Hyde?"

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Helen Jekyll  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

Helen had been watching the conversation silently and blushed when Lewis first mentioned her name.

"Oh, well, yes, that's me." She answered, sticking out her hand. "I'm not really a doctor, though, just a biochemist. And you can just call me Helen."

She smiled. "Anyways, it's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Nyx."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Very much a pleasure, and you are indeed more than welcome to join us for the celebration. The more the merrier, after all!" Despite her best efforts, and manners, Catt couldn't help but find the figure half behind the door, somewhat intimidating. But she thought that of all strangers.

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

That's a relief, thought Lewis, when Catt invited Nyx along. This situation could've rapidly grown awkward, otherwise.

"It should be a lovely change of scenery, as well," Weir added.

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Alicia Ghast  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alicia bit her lip and looked at Nyx.

"Pleeeeease come, you never leave this room! It'll be fun!" She insisted, smiling, but her eyes hinted at nervousness. She knew this wasn't their Helen, but she couldn't help but be wary.

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Nyx Silverfang  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago • edited

"I guess I'll tag along..." Nyx finally assented, fully emerging from behind the door. "Oh, and Dr. Jekyll..."

She took a full step towards Helen, closing the gap between them with her right hand outstretched. "It's a pleasure to see you again."

Helen instinctively moved to accept the seeming handshake, about to ask what exactly she meant...

And Nyx seized the Jekyll's forearm instead, digging her nails into skin as she saw the confusion flicker in Helen's eyes.

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Jekyll1886  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago • edited

Sensing the change in energy, Lewis leaned against the doorframe, then swung his walking stick to strike Nyx's funny bone and prompt her to let go.

"Off." Both his gaze and his tone brooked no disagreement.

He placed his cane horizontally between the two as a makeshift barrier.

"I like you well enough, Nyx, but that's my patient you've manhandled. Kindly keep things civil. This is meant to be a festive occasion."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Catt looked between Dr. Weir and Nyx, suddenly on edge. She took a step back, gingerly trying to pull Helen with her.

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Alicia Ghast  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Alicia blinked, startled and unsure what to do. Her mom reflexes said "pull Nyx away" but she didn't want anyone to get accidentally hurt. She scowled at Nyx, then looked at Catt and Helen. "I'm so sorry... it's because where we used to live... with our Helen... things were really horrible, I'm so sorry...."

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Helen Jekyll  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago

Helen moved away with Catt, in a state of shock as she rubbed where the girl had grabbed ahold of her.

"It's... quite alright..." She murmured and examined her arm. "I've had worse... I think."

'It's a pleasure to see you again' she had said... A different Helen Jekyll...

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Nyx Silverfang  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Nyx grit her teeth and dropped her hands to her sides, her gaze flickering to each of them in turn. She took a breath, forcing the tension from her muscles.

"Please don't make excuses for me, Alicia. I knew what I was doing." She told the red head gently, before turning to Lewis.

"I wanted to talk to her. The... 'manhandling' was my way of insuring I didn't have to deal with her Hyde. In my experience, Hela can and will take control of Dr. Jekyll's body, so I planned to prevent a fight before it started."

She fidgeted, looking to the floor. "I don't want to justify my behavior, only let you know why I did it."

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Jekyll1886  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

"I understand, Alicia," said Lewis.

"And, Nyx," he said, lowering his walking stick, "thank you for letting us know."

He leaned on his cane once more, and straightened up so he wasn't against the doorframe.

"I see we have a simple misunderstanding on our hands," he went on. "Nyx, it's my pleasure to inform you that this dimension's Helen and Hela have agreed to adhere to a schedule. Right now, we happen to be within Helen's allotted time. Come three this afternoon, it will be Hela's turn."

He checked his pocket watch: precisely 10:00 a.m.

"That's in exactly five hours' time."

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Nyx Silverfang  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"You... can't be serious." Her brow crinkled in disbelief.

"Why would you let Hela come out at all? I know she's fond of offering deals, but accepting them is suicide."

She glanced briefly back at Helen, before continuing in a low, urgent voice, "All it takes is for her to find one loophole and you'll all end up with a blade between your ribs."

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Alicia Ghast  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

Alicia sighed and tugged on her friend's arm to get her attention. "She's not the same here, Nyx... She's not as horrible..." She said quietly.

If Nyx doesn't stop, everyone might get mad at each other, and then the party will be ruined...

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Helen Jekyll  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago

"I can assure you, it's perfectly safe." Helen began gently, "Lewis and Catt both know how to deal with Hela and prevent her from causing harm and either one or both of them will be with her the entire time."

"I don't know if the Hyde you two have dealt with is worse than mine or not, but here Hela isn't a threat."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Nyx, our Hela is not allowed blades. And is capable of reason. And smart enough to see when something is mutually beneficial.

"Now," he said, addressing everyone, "shall we go get the other guests and go shopping, or shan't we? Daylight's burning."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Yes please!" Catt chirped, tugging gently on Helen's arm. She really didn't want to let this situation last, lest it boil over.

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Some time later, after gifts had been purchased and guests had been gathered with a relative amount of secrecy, Charricthran finished up his conversation with Kilanrund with a grin on his face.

<<"I hope you are ready for chaos, my friend. There will be many guests that follow me.">>

Kilanrund chuckled, crossing his arms over his chest.

<<"We are prepared for anything at this point, Kothar- We are in the off time, after all. Few, if any, come to a sun-lit resort with no sunlight to see by.">>

<<"Ah, but what about an arena with no sunlight?">>

Kilanrund didn't look impressed.

<<"You of all people should know that the arena knows no hours.">> He crossed his arms over his chest and Charricthran admired the muscle that shifted and flexed like flowing water. Only for a moment though- any longer would've been rude.

<<"True- but will you not charm me by saying that I am the sun?">> He snickered and tucked his hands under his chin, fluttering his eyelashes in good-natured humor.

<<"I doubt your ego would survive the excess inflation.">> Kilanrund narrowed his eyes teasingly, snickering slightly.

At that, Charricthran made a show of gasping and clasping his hands to his heart. <<"You wound me! And here I thought we were friends!">

Chuckling, Kilandrund shook his head with an exasperated sigh,

all four eyes closing in what could have been humor just as easily as it was weariness. <<"Go get your guests, you insufferable bastard.">>

<<"Naturally, you stuck-up feather-duster!">> With a playful salute, Charricthran turned on his heel and stepped sideways back towards London, emerging in the great hall as his humanoid self.

He addressed the group before him with a grin filled with too many teeth and an air of showmanship and humor.

"Rightio ladies, gentlemen, and beings of indistinct and mysterious gender! The lot of your are about to embark on a birthday celebration that's out of this world. By which I mean, it's out of this solar system quite a bit, so that means you're stuck with travelling with me, which means I get to lay down some rules for traveling before my friends on Aerhobgratir explain what sorts of festivities they have lined up."

"Firstly, I'm only gonna be able to carry three or four of ya at a time. Transport only works if you're holding on to my arms, so sadly there will be no clinging to my back or face like the aliens from a novel I read once- those buggers were bloody terrifyin' anyways."

"Secondly, don't attempt ta listen to or talk ta anything in the Other, our lovely bridge between the two worlds. To listen is to invite madness of the least fun kind, and to talk is to invite them in ya. If you're really that interested in harborin' something dark an' eldritch with ya, you an' I need to have a chat." He snickered in a manner that was entirely too lighthearted for the words he'd just spoke, then continued on.

"Finally, it's gonna be a short, hopefully uneventful trip, so dontcha worry your pretty little heads. In the event it's not- say, one of you buggers up rule number one and gets dropped off early, don't panic, follow rule number two, and I'll be right back ta getcha. I've warped the atmosphere and land to be hospitable for the times we're gonna be passin' through, so the usual worry of suffocation is out of the question."

"Right. Now that that's out of the way, does anyone have any questions, or should we just be gettin' ta the fun bit?

(( HenryRoseQuartz MillieGriffin Setae Mz.Hyde It's roundup party time *jazz hands* ))

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

((ATasteForVintages Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) @Jasper @Silver Dr. de Lezo @Maddam de la Dechante

Party time for all who want to attend!))

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

((Jasper Jekyll Silverliné Carew Madame La Déchante ))

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Way too many questions..." Griffin muttered.

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Any I can answer or are ya just bein' smart? I don't mind, but we do have a schedule ta keep, y'know?"

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Then I'll keep it down to two, as to not over load your brain. What's the difference in time between here and where we're going? And..." he contemplated the second one, "if one was in the position where they had to kill one of those dark being you were talking about, how would one do so?"

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Ooooh. Good choices. Firstly, there's not so much a difference in time as a difference of seasons- time'll be passin' normally for us on Aerhobgratir, as they have a fairly earth-like day and night cycle, but we're catchin' em in their winter month rather than the lovely weather we're havin' currently. Not that it matters cos ya wouldn't want to be outside in their environment for any length of time, but that's that. If you meant travel time to'n'fro, that's only a handful of moments, really. Secondly, you'd need more light than's practically possible for ya to carry, but in a pinch fire or other light'd keep em away til I can come getcha out of there. That sate your curiousity?"

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Hm, I suppose." He gave a nod.

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Wonderful! Anyone else, or do we want to start pairing up for the trip over?"

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

Through the whole exchange Catt had been fighting with herself, trying to convince herself that the question she had thought of wasn't a needed one.

Trying and failing.

She shuffled over to Lewis and whispered,

"Do you think they'll have, uhm, washrooms there? Like, ones that humans can use?" Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment and she couldn't make eye contact.

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Lewis didn't make eye contact. In fact, he didn't respond to Catt at all, as if he hadn't heard her.

To preserve her dignity.

He took a few steps away and, acting as if it were entirely his own idea, asked Charricthran:

"Will they have a loo amenable to humans?"

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Yup! Aerhobgratir's got all sortsa travellin' folk. Plenty of humanoid time and space travellers, plenty of different amenities."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Excellent."

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Tairais ))

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(LOL this is meant for tai yet I'm here.)

What's excellent?

* Everyone turns around to see Mz. Hyde standing at the door, a couple of shopping bags in her hands.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

After an uncomfortable moment of silence, Catt opted to cheer.

"Surprise!" And several people joined in.

"Happy birthday!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Aw, thank you, everyone!~

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Ahhh, so this is the one we're celebratin', then! Wonderful, wonderful. Kid, we have a special treat for you, courtesy of Catt's wonderful suggestion and my far-reachin' talents. C'mon, put those bags of yours down somewhere an' we'll be off. I doubt anyone's gonna steal em, you lot seem perfectly nice enough. The rest of ya, start groupin' up, two ta four."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

Good to be getting underway, reflected Lewis.

He did as instructed, as did the others.

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((@Tairais ))

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Right then. You four-" He pointed to Nyx, Alicia, Helen, and Lewis. "You're up first. Two on each arm, one can hold my hand and the other grab my biceps or whatever the thing's called. Point being, hold tight, as I said before."

His blood thrummed with the promise of travelling through the Other once more for such a distance. Passing through galaxies at that speed led to the taste of starlight and comets on his tongue- a uniquely glorious experience. Why didn't he do it more?

Ah, right. Obligation and societal norms. How... inconvenient. Ah well. Needs must. Might as well enjoy the fun while he had it.

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

Lewis held onto Charricthran's right arm, and gestured for Helen to take the man's right hand.

He cast a pleading, knowing look to Alicia as if to ask if she could situate Nyx as far from Helen as possible.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Helen stepped beside Lewis and grabbed Charricthran's hand with a nervous smile. "This ought to be interesting."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Indeed so," Weir agreed with a knowing nod.

((Alicia Ghast ))

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Alicia Ghast  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alicia looked at Lewis and Helen, then back at Nyx. She smiled and grabbed her friend's hand, dragging her over to his left hand. "Cmon," she grinned, and grabbed onto his arm.

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Nyx Silverfang  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago

"If you're sure you want to do this..." sighed Nyx in a low voice, taking the man's hand rather tightly.

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Tairais  Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago • edited

"Wonderful! Hang tight then." And with that, Charricthran launched the five of them sideways, as if they had for one moment begun to travel in a two dimensional space. Past that moment, however, lay a world painted in shadows of muted darkness, where skeletal trees and oceans of blackened grass whispered and reached hungrily for those on his arms, thinking a veritable feast upon them. Theirs was a cacophony of overlapping whispers in many languages from many worlds and many civilizations- some living, most lost to the sands of time.

For the briefest of moments, Charricthran's visage shifted into some terrible amalgamation of feathers and glass and teeth and wings, so similar to how Richard viewed himself in his nightmares, yet so horrifyingly and infinitely more eldritch and otherworldly in design.

Richard was shaped by the horrors of his mind. Charricthran was shaped by the nightmares and whispered fears of two universes before this, and many belonging to this as well.

To look was to invite the darkest of secret knowing and forbidden whispers of madness into your heart.

The moment passed, suspended on a hissing, guttural sort of language that had never existed in the Earth they left behind.

"Qe gethrisja, sjachi. Nomeno gribkoan ui ti ihk wux.

His form shifted back into the one the Londoners knew, and the rest of their short journey passed in an uneventful, eerily quiet blink of an eye.

With a jarring suddeness, they were no longer flying across the taste of stardust and iron, they were in an almost-familiar sort of grand hall for any familiar with the tales of knights and ladies of old.

Or for those unfortunate enough to suffer diplomatic meetings on a regular basis, such as him.

There were people everywhere despite it being the off season. For the most part, they were the Nasir, covered in feathers, draped in gossamer fabrics, and clad in leather. Their feathers and eyes came in a veritable rainbow of iridescent hues that shifted under the light of a grand chandelier overhead. There were, surprisingly, many human-like beings there, though most wielded technology the likes of which their earth wouldn't see for some time. Scattered among these two groups were a handful of representatives of many different kinds of races, be it insectoid, reptilian, humanoid but decidedly alien, or the simply indescribably strange.

It was a glorious riot of colors and sounds and languages and cultures, and it made Charricthran feel alive in an awed sort of way.

The main hall was somewhat circlular, with a hallway leading off in each cardinal direction, the walls made of gray stone and covered with vivid tapestries. What the chandelier didn't bathe in soft, golden light, iron sconces in the walls did. The floor was a mixture of black and white marble and plush purple carpeting that guided the guests towards places of interest.

While the rest of the group took in the sights, Charricthran motioned for Kilandrund to come over, introducing the black-and-white feathered Nasir as he approached, clad in leather armor. He looked at once both intimidating and yet impossibly gentle, kindness and welcome crinkling the corners of his four eyes.

"All right, kids. This is my sparring partner Kilandrund. He's just gonna watch over you lot while I get the others- if you have any questions, ask him. While most Nasir rely on the universal translators they provide to tourists, he speaks English as well as any, so you're in good hands."

With that, he clasped his hands together and fell backwards into the ground, vanishing with a slight puff of smoke and the soft crackle of static electricity.

Kilandrund watched him go, then turned to face the rest of the group with a tilted head and an inviting expression.

"Welcome to Knightstar Keep on Aerhobgratir, my friends."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

((Setae MillieGriffin (Millie, I'm guessing? Since Mz. Hyde and Millie's uncle don't seem to get along, and it is Mz. Hyde's party) Hyde without a Jekyll (Alice), you're up next to journey with Charricthran to Aerhobgratir!))

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(Millie kind of convinced Griffin to bring the stuff to set up the movies Mz Hyde selected and to behave at the party, and Millie just getting to the group since she was helping Mz. Hyde shop and Mz Hyde probably disappeared from her to randomly appear behind the group.)

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Ah, I see. Thanks; I wasn't aware of the movie thing and the behavior promise. :-)

In any case, Charricthran can transport up to four people at a time with him to the party venue. I figured Astrid and your characters and Alice would go together next, then Catt and Mz. Hyde on the last trip. Sound okay?))

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( Okay sorry for making the birthday girl go last)

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Well, it means everyone will be there to greet her when she arrives! :D))

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( true. Also will this be turn based, or will it be a free for all )

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((So I believe it's turn-based, though there is some leeway. Are you on Google Hangouts? There's a group chat there.))

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( No, it won't install on my tablet)

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

( or at least it says it's installed, I just can't access it, I do have a desktop though )

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Ah. Well, basically, once Astrid, Millie, Griffin, and Alice are hanging off Charricthran's arms/holding his hands, they can go to the party venue. Might Millie happen across Alice in the kitchen and clue her in?))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((That would be fine with me! MillieGriffin What do you think?))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( fine by me, I just need a second, I'm with my mother.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((No rush! A lot of holidays are coming up and I know I'll be busier.))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( Thanks, here we go)

Millie finally made it to the group huffing and puffing because she'd been running all over town looking for Mz.Hyde since she randomly disappeared on her just as they were finished shopping, she really hates it when she does that, "There you are Mz. Hyde..." she breathed out then went to her and handed her the rest of her parcels she was carrying for her.

Just as Millie was about to sit down to rest Griffin spoke up, " We're apparently going to another planet for the Hyde women's party, Weir and five others went ahead first but he asked if someone could fetch some 'Alice' person from the society, would you be so kind?" He asked in an uncharacteristically polite manner.

Millie glared at him, "Wut!?"

Griffin cocked his head with a grin, "Love you~" he chimed.

"Oh, Shut Up!" She said as she hoisted herself back up and sprinted off back to the society to find this "Alice".

Griffin's smile turned a little devious, "Aheheheh..."

(Hyde without a Jekyll )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Sorry for the delay! But I'm here and ready to go! :DD ))

This 'Alice' that Millie was supposed to find happened to be in the kitchen raiding through the cupboards looking for some breakfast lunch dinner snac--she really didn't know what meal time she was collecting food for, Alice just knew she was hungry and that was as good as any reason to be eating.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie arived back at the society (she was in her beastly form to make good time) she made a B-line for the kitchen and kicked open the door. The impish looking creature stood in the doorway panting as she noticed the lodger rummaging through the cupboards with a large stash of food under her arm. "Are you 'Alice'?" She asked in her growly voice.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Yes?" The girl turned around at the voice, bread roll in her mouth. However the roll quickly fell to the floor, and her eyes wide in fear from the large ears, eyes, and teeth of the creature that stood in the doorway.

Alice froze, a short yelp emanating from her now bread free mouth as she hugged the foodstuffs closer to her torso, and prepared to bolt.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

The beast started to get closer and closer to the frightened girl... and then went right passed her straight to the silnk. She filled a glass with water and gulped it down and let out a satisfied sigh then refilled it and drank some more, running all over town really parched her, when she finished she turned back to Alice, " You're late for Mz. Hyde's birthday party." She said pointing her clawed finger towards her.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"What?" Alice, who's back was now pressed against the cupboards, blurted out in surprise and confusion.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

((Sorry about that! I think Disqus ate it. XP ))

"W-What?" asked the confused girl, her back now pressed against the cupboards. Had she heard this creature right? And who was this beast, a new lodger or a new experiment or both?

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie gave a huff, her patients was a little worn already, she decided to explain slowly in so many words, "Mz. Hyde, her birthday's today, they're having a party, you're invited, you're late, I came to get you." She used hand guesters as she talked.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Mz. Hyde's birthday..." She repeated the words trying to process them through her adrenaline rush.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three sec--

"OH!" Her face lit up with recognition, " Today is Mz. Hyde's birthday! And I'm invited to her party?" The last sentence was a question, unsure if she really was invited to a party.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"You got it!" She applauded as she said so with a little sarcasm in her tone.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"I-I-I-" she began looking frantically around the room all thoughts and questions about the beast before her gone only replaced by one idea.

Tossing the food in her arms onto a near by counter she threw open the icebox, dove in, and pulled out a massive cake.

"I-I needed to grab this." She struggled to say sheepishly under the weight of the desert.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Millie clapped her hands together, " Good!" She said with a toothy grin then walked over to her, " Just don't drop it on me." Before Alice could ask what Millie meant she was picked up and sat down on Millie's shoulders.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

The girl yelped at the sudden motion and new height. She struggled to regain balance, and succeeded.

"Please go slowly!" Alice squeaked afraid the cake or herself could fall at any moment.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Nope sorry, we're already late, any longer and we might miss our ride to the party." She started with a trot until they were outside the building then gradually became faster and faster into a sprint then went on all fours for full speed.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice hugged the cake as closely and as firmly as she could with out ruining it. As the creature gained speed and eventually shifted running positions, the girl hooked her legs around her stead's torso in hopes of balancing and the prevention of a fall.

"C-Can you go slow-er?" her voice bounced with the movement, "I-I d-on't think we'll mis-s the car-riage. Are we goin-g to the pa-rk for the p-arty?"

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"No," Millie huffed as she took a short cut across the rooftops "space..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"S-Space?" She asked confused and hoping to arrive at their destination soon.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

It didn't long for the two to reach the rest of the group left. As soon as the group was in sight Millie finally slowed down back to a trot the to a trudge until she stopped and just laid down on the ground right in front of the others. "Okay, *huff*, Off..."

From the other end she could hear her uncle applaud with a laugh.

(Not sure if I should tag someone now, or who.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice quickly stood up with the cake and got off the tired creature. "Are you going to be okay?"

Around the new arrivals were the rest of the second departure group.

((Tairais and Setae

If I remember correctly the second group was Astrid, millie, Griffin, and Alice. I don't know the turn order but I hope I tagged everyone!))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( Thanks)

Millie nodded to Alice and turned back to normal, Griffin walked up to his tiered niece whistling the tune, 'for he's a jolly good fellow', "Oh, Shut up, Griffin!" Millie shouted at him exosted and annoyed at him.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Tairais and@astrid ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((@Setae ))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( should I get my desktop started so I can use Google hangouts?)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(I'm not in any google hangout group for this but we can certainly make one! Tairais and Setae how does that sound?))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( I just wanted to know because I've never used it before)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(Ah okay! Well we can exchange emails and wait in the mean time! Does anyone have yours or should I post mine on here and you send me a message?)

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( nobody has my email, I'll send you a message)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

( Sounds good! I'll keep my eyes out for it and let you know when I've got it.)

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( uh, I don't have your email i mean...)

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((It sounds like a fine idea. I'm in hangouts, no idea how to make a group though.))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

((I can do that! Though I don't have your email. XP Who can I get it from? ))

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Neat. You can get it from Jekyll1886 I think. Or I can type it here and then delete.))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

((I believe 86 isn't on atm so perhaps typing it here would work better?))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Guest • 2 years ago • edited

((Got it and message sent!))

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Check))

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Astrid peered curiously at the strange creature that had just rode in with a girl and a cake on it's back. He raised his eyebrows and flashed a quick grin as it transformed back into a human shape.

"Oh. Neat trick"

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

Charricthran had watched these events unfold with an air of extreme amusement, privately agreeing with astrid. When it'd seemed like everyone had gathered around, he slipped out of the shadows and walked up to the group of four assembled before him with a smirk.

"Bear in mind you're gonna have to hold the cake as well as onto myself, so figure out the technicalities among yourselves and lemme know when you're ready ta go."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

Alice blinked stunned at the beasts transformation to a ... little girl? She opened and closed her mouth a few times before squeaking out, "Wh--"

But it was quickly cut short by the sudden appearance of a man from the depths of a near by shadow.

"Hold onto you?" She became more and more confused. "W-what's going on!?!"

((MillieGriffin ))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Griffin started to explain to the confused girl,"Apparently we're going to a different planet, this thing is taking us," he gestured to Charricthran, " but you need to be holding onto his arms or you'll fall off mid-flight, got it?"

(@AstridSchou)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Setae ))

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Setae  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Astrid side-eyed Griffin, thinking it was pretty rude to call Charricthran a thing, human or not. Still, he wasn't sure if he should speak up or if Charricthran was completely indifferent to it, so instead he turned his attention the problem at hand.

He looked from Alice to Millie, to the cake.

"I think it's going to have to atleast be a collaborative effort to transport that desert."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

((Tairais ))

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

If being called 'this thing' bothered him, Charricthran didn't let on. He merely waited for the rest of them to get organized- he certainly didn't have a bloody clue how they were gonna transport the dessert, and he really.. didn't care, quite honestly.

It was a favor for Catt, and a favor for Mz. Hyde, who he'd not met. Most everyone else was inconsequential at this point. Whether or not that would change remained to be seen.

Never let it be said he was opposed to making new friends.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

"What happened to the park or the bazaar?" Alice mumbled to herself a bit overwhelmed by the fact of interplanetary travel via a man-thing(?).

"How are we going to get the cake there?" She looked at the pastry in her hands, a last minute present that she may have stolen. Astrid's idea was a smart one yet how to implement it is a different problem.

((MillieGriffin ))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie sat up from her rest, "Griffin, why not let her use your duffle-bag?" she pointed at the bag hanging across Griffin's shoulder that contained all his movies and electrical devices for entertainment.

He held it back away from her, "You're not getting frosting in this!"

Millie rolled her eyes and took off her dress shirt, "We'll wrap it in this, the inside's clean."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Setae ))

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Setae  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Astrid looked to Griffin.

"Easiest solution I guess, if you can make it fit."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

((Tairais ))

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

Charricthran privately wondered how intact the cake would be after the journey- it wasn't always the smoothest of rides through the Other. He then proceeded to wonder if the shadows within the Other would try to eat the cake.

An experiment for another day, perhaps. He stifled a chuckle at the thought.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Okay!" Alice brought the cake over to Griffin and the now human-looking Millie.

After reminding herself that this was the Society and odd occurrences like this occurred everyday, her stomach settled down at the ideas being presented here.

((MillieGriffin ))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie opened the dress shirt and wrapped it over the cake, buttoning up the shirt and tying the sleeves around it, the cake was securely wrapped. Griffin opened his duffle-bag wide, with all the equipment there was just enough room for the cake. Millie carefully set it in the bag and zipped it up. "Finally that problem's out of the way."

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Setae  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Neat." He grinned at them slightly nervously. "We ready to go?"

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Setae  Setae • 2 years ago

Tairais

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

"I'm ready when the lot of you are." He grinned wolfishly and outstretched his arms so that the four of them might hold on in whatever configuration they felt like.

"Two o' ya are gonna have to hold one of my hands, the others can grab on to my arm somewhere. Don't let go, don't talk to the shadows unless ya feel like goin' mad, et cetera, et cetera."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

Alice blinked a few times trying and failing to understand what the man was speaking of. She nodded, hoping things would be explained in due time and did as he said, taking his left hand.

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

MillieGriffin

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie had to reach up to take Charricthran's hand, Griffin grabbed onto his arm. He was sure he'd look silly holding onto Charricthran's going through space so he took out his pocket-watch and turned invisible.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Setae ))

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Setae  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Astrid grabbed onto Charricthran's other arm, still grinning. He blinked in surprise when Griffin disappeared, but kept a tight hold of Charrictran.

"Okay. Of we are I suppose"

He suppressed an urge to shut his eyes.

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

With a chuckle and a hopping little half-step, Charricthran pulled his second group along for the ride, watching stars and galaxies race overhead as he quickly strode through the grim echo of an ancient forest and meadow long since left behind.

The same whispering darkness that had greeted the first group of travelers stirred to peer at the new arrivals, though they were tamed by his earlier scolding, and did not grow as loud.

He was grateful- it allowed him a little more freedom to enjoy the taste of the stars and void they were passing through at an impossibly fast speed.

It wasn't quiet for long. Despite the fact that only a handful of seconds had passed, the shadows grew restless. Darkness crowded closer and closer in an almost claustrophobic way even as the stars shone brightly, dazzlingly above in an almost dizzying way as they blurred with the intense motion. The faint murmurings of a thousand languages grew in pitch and volume as another handful of seconds passed, making it harder for him to focus on the destination.

When it almost seemed as if the noise would stop sounding like static long enough to make words, the gentle pull at all their limbs stopped with a jerk, and they crossed into the same grand hall he'd left the other four in. Prying his arms loose, he glanced to the left and right of him with a smirk.

"Rightio, then. You four make your way over to where Lewis and Alicia and crew are, an' if you have any questions, ask the feathered guy you see standin' with em. I've gotta go grab Catt and Mz. Hyde. Seeya in a tick."

The instant the words were out of his mouth, he melted back into the floor and began racing back towards the Society. As he fingers along the Other's sky, he watched as the stars and suns in the void above rippled and shimmered like a river of luminescent water.

He withdrew his hand and fell upwards so that he fell downwards out of the Society's ceiling and landed nimbly in front of Catt and Mz. Hyde.

"Just the two o' ya left. Ready to go?"

(( Catt Hatter Mz.Hyde - Your turns! ))

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

Oh my God yes! How do we do this?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Catt jumped as he fell out of the ceiling, she wondered if she'd ever get used to that.

"You take one arm, I take the other. Right? Birthday Girl first!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Okay!

* She grabs onto one of the shadowman's arms.*

Ready to go!

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Charricthran chuckled at Mz. Hyde's enthusiasm, shifting her grip so it fell in a more comfortable position rather than her vice-like grab.

He wiggled his fingers as he offered his other hand to Catt with a shark-like grin. "Shall we?"

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Yes please!" She giggled, and took hold of his offered hand.

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

"Wonderful! Hang tight, kids."

For the sake of theatrics, he decided to jump into his own shadow this time around, watching as it all but swallowed up the three of them.

He used that momentum to carry them across the treetops, the tails of his feather-tipped coat billowing out behind them with every leaping bound. At some point the trees stopped and he simply leaped into the chasm before them, not a care in the world for gravity or the potential for shattered ankles.

He cackled the whole time they fell, stars whizzing and rushing past them like streaks of paint on a canvas of dark bruises in a hypnotizing, kaleidoscopic manner.

With the taste of iron and stardust in his mouth and the song of celestial bodies in his heart, they landed right next to the group of eight now assembled before Kilanrund.

He dropped both of their hands and cleared his throat. "That's everyone, yeah? Wonderful."

Kilanrund cast a sweeping, assessing look over the group, a small smile hiding in the corners of his lips. When he was done, he bowed at the waist slightly, never uncrossing his arms from their position on his chest.

His voice was deep and rumbling like the crash of waves as heard from underwater as he addressed the group.

"Welcome to Knightstar Keep, travelers. It is my hope that you find your stay and celebration enjoyable. I have a list of things I am required to speak of before sending you off to enjoy the facilities we have here, but firstly, do any of you have questions that you would like me to answer?"

Charricthran took his friend speaking as a chance to slip into the shadows nearby in order to sculpt himself into his Nasir-like form once more, listening with half a mind tuned into the proceedings.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

* Mz.Hyde raises her hand.*

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Kilanrund tilted his head towards Mz. Hyde in acknowledgement.

"You have a question, yes? Speak it."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

Yes, when do we hunt for eggs?

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Kilanrund stiffened and blinked owlishly in a mixture of confusion, surprise, and wary offense.

"I.. really do rather hope you are confusing your birthday with some other Earthen celebration I, frankly, don't want to know about. Hunting children seems like a rather... barbaric choice of sport."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

"She is," put in Lewis quietly, from where he stood by Kilanrund. "There's a springtime celebration of rebirth wherein children search for eggs--or even egg-shaped decorations--which are considered auspicious. It's rather inaccurately referred to as an Easter egg 'hunt', due to an outdated but traditional usage of the word. No one is harmed, I assure you."

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

When he sighed with relief, Kilanrund almost visibly shrank an inch or two. "I have never been more relieved to be wrong about my original assumption in my entire life." He chuckled deeply and tilted his head in gratitude. "You have my thanks for explaining this. I shall bear this in mind for future interactions."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

Ok, so no egg hunt...but we still raise a barn right?

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"I.. Pardon me?" The top pair of Kilanrund's eyes glanced towards Lewis, hoping he'd have an explanation for this turn of phrase as well.

"Cin eth ol pol al? Etet thuthap, el flath..."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • 2 years ago

"She's confusing her birthday with yet another Earth tradition," whispered Lewis with a faint chortle. "Pay it no heed. Birthdays involve cake and, possibly, ice cream. As well as games or other diversions. And gifts. And alcohol, in her case. Not barn construction."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Ooooo! I like those better!

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Yes, I thought you might," replied Lewis with a smile.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

So what do we do now?!

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

At this, Kilanrund smiled.

"I suppose I should give you the list of activities we have to offer and let you decide on a course of action from there, yes? At each site there will be plaques and displays that explain the relevance of that activity to our history overall, and you are more than welcome to ask a fellow staff member any questions you have- which reminds me, I must hand out your translators before I let you wander off, but I am getting ahead of myself."

"Charricthran most likely alluded to some of the amenities here in Knightstar Keep, but I shall go over them in a little more depth. Firstly, we have guided shuttle tours across the planet, should you be fond of the landscape and unique geology of our planet."

"Next we have our luxury spa, where you can experience a number of traditional relaxation therapies I am told are not so dissimilar from those found on your Earth in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with our own unique spin on things, of course."

"We have, as I mentioned, a bar and dining area where you are welcome to try the local cuisine, and failing that, some universally accepted favorites. Both of these venues face our Grand Arena, which is host to a number of competitions and games that have been culturally important to us for many years. On the roster for today is the nerthenoon, which Charricthran has told me is similar to what is called a 'jousting tournament', fleenflel'soum, which is something I am afraid I don't know an Earth-equivalent term for, and the seackshout-hweatflel, or Grand Melee, as it is commonly referred to by visitors. In between these three main events will be smaller battles designed to entertain and also prove a fighter's worth."

He paused with a grin and added, "Should any of you be of the mind to join in on any of these activities, you need only bring your determination and a fairly well-trained body. Charricthran has already expressed interest in participating in the grand melee and several of the preceding battles, so I don't see any reason why you should not be able to join in as well."

"There are also guided historical tours of the Keep itself that you are welcome to participate in- it is simply my experience that those from off-world tend to favor learning by doing, rather than by listening to a group of people talk, no matter how passionately." This was said with a wry grin before Kilanrund spread out both his arms and wings in an inviting sort of gesture.

"The Keep is open to you until you feel the festivities are over. All we ask is that you do not take abuse our hospitality too terribly, and give our history a chance to teach you something. There is much to be learned in the mistakes of others." With that, he crossed his arms and nodded. "Feel free to group up however you see fit, and I will hand out your translators when you have done so- Most Nasir make it a point of pride to learn no other language than their own, no matter how much I tell them it is foolish. As such, it is rather difficult to get by without them." His wry grin returned for a handful of seconds before it fell into a more neutral expression, waiting for the party to decide on their courses of action.

Charricthran had slipped out of the shadows some distance away from the group while Kilanrund was finishing his speech. He was near enough to help if need be, but between his position leaning against the archway that led to the Grand Arena and his shift in form, it was unlikely anyone (save Lewis perhaps, since his energy hadn't changed) would see-slash-recognize him.

Given that was the plan, he was rather pleased, doubly so when he saw the (mostly) intrigued and excited looks on the Lodger's faces. He couldn't help but preen a little at a job well done.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

Wowww.... just...wow. I don't think I've ever been to a place this fancy in my whole life! I don't know where to start! I want to do everything!

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"I couldn't agree more!" enthused Lewis. "It all sounds quite intriguing!"

"Though," he added, with a brief glance at his right foot, braced as it was against his cane, "I'm content to merely watch the Arena matches."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Aw, c'mon Lewis! You're not scared are you?~

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Honestly? I fully intend to get drunk," he confessed with a smile, "assuming you don't mind. Maybe go to the spa as well..."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Drunk jousting?~

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

He laughed at the mental image that occurred...then shared it out loud with Mz. Hyde.

"I'm sure the crowd will positively thrill to my athletic prowess as I take a tipsy nose dive off my noble steed," he jested.

Please don't force me to say aloud that I need to keep watch over Helen or Hela, he silently prayed. Just take the hint and allow her to save some face, at least. I've already thrown my pride under the bus as it is.

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(Ooo drunk Lewis and drunk Griffin should be entertaining together X3)

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Yes! XD))

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MillieGriffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

(We've not heard from a bunch of group one people in like a day so I'm not sure what the plan is at the moment, do you?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(I think everyone is really just going to go off and do the various activities on the planet.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

((MillieGriffin Setae Alicia Ghast Nyx Silverfang Helen Jekyll

Alright guys so here's what I can tell the plan is. Feel free to join the main group and ask Kilanrund (our host) questions. Later I think we'll break off into smaller groups depending on who wants to do what.

Ask your questions here (if it's just questions that won't muddle up the time line too bad) and look through all the comments to see the answers to other questions people are asking.

Let me know if this looks good or not and now that everyone is on the planet hopefully we can get the party started! :DD ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Where is here?" Alice pipped up very, very confused now. She stared at the massive alien that was (somehow) speaking English. This was not at all how she thought today would go.

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

The corner of Kilanrund's smile ticked upwards in the greatest display of outward emotion he'd mustered so far.

"You are on the planet called Aerhobgratir, known for its harsh, gemstone topography and its equally jagged history, as well as our technological and medical advancements. This place you are in specifically is, as I said, Knightstar Keep. Consider it a.. cultural center of sorts: We have a number of activities that bring in tourists from many planets and times that also serve the purpose of educating others on our history in hopes that they will learn not to repeat it."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

"We're in on another planet..." She blinked a few times attempting to take it in. So that's what Millie meant by space. "I brought a cake. Is there somewhere I could put it?"

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Indeed- we've reserved a table for your party in the dining hall across from the bar, next to the Grand Arena. You are welcome to put it there if you'd like."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Okay!" She turned towards Millie and her uncle, "Can I have the cake?"

((MillieGriffin ))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie carefully took the cake out of the duffle bag, Griffin left with her to find the bar, she unwrapped it from the shirt, the frosting stuck on the shirt's inside made it no longer wearable, "yigh..." she held the cake out to Alice, "Here ya go."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice took the cake, not quiet as pretty but still just as delicious, and turned back to the towering winged alien, "Where's the dining hall?"

((Tairais ))

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Kilanrund pointed towards the northernmost archway with a black-and-white wing, the soft light slipping over the feathers like water.

"Just follow that hallway. When it branches out to become three more, take the one on the right. Your table has the purple tablecloth, and is in the center of the room."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Thank you!" Alice began to trudge off through the foreign halls, cake between her arms.

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

Griffin turned himself visible again and razed his hand,"Is there a bar?" He needed a drink after that trip.

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Kilanrund chuckled and it sounded somewhat like rocks falling far away. "A man asking the right sort of questions! Yes, there is a bar next to the Grand Arena."

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago • edited

"Great!" Griffin took off his duffle bag and handed it to Millie. He strolled off in the direction Kilanrund pointed to, literally leaving Millie holding the bag.

Millie watched him go with a sigh then turned to Kilanrund, "I don't believe I caught what species you are, if you don't mind." She said politely, "Genetics is my forté."

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Kilanrund watched Griffin depart with a look of thinly veiled disdain.

"Enm flomsclop."

He quickly schooled his features into a more pleasant expression before addressed Millie with a polite nod.

"We are the Nasir, ma'am."

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Setae  Tairais • 2 years ago

Astrid at first was busy looking around and then staring at Kilanrund himself with fascination. Out of all the things he could've asked this was the first that came into his head though.

"Have you had humans here before?

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

He nodded. "Many times before, often from many times. Your kind tends to travel far and wide."

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Setae  Tairais • 2 years ago

"We do?" He grinned. "I hope my species is pleasent to have as visitors on other worlds."

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Tairais  Setae • 2 years ago

Kilanrund chuckled, the sound somewhere between amused and bittersweet.

"Sometimes yes, othertimes not- it depends on the planet and the particular kind of human. The same can be said of most races, frankly, but you humans have a... particular determination. We have yet to experience problems with your kind here, however. I hope it stays that way for a very long time."

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Setae  Tairais • 2 years ago

I'd like for that as well" he replied, still grinning. He looked in the direction Griffin had disappeared to. "Are we the only species that likes to get drunk?"

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago • edited

Griffin was still shaken from the trip he tried so hard to get the memory of what just happend out of his mind, during the ride one of the voices he tried to ignore sounded so horribly familiar it was almost impossible to ignore, and what it said to him; 'I see you... remember me...? You thought you could escape me by fleeing that pathetic dimension of yours but there is no world you can hide in that I can't find you... I hope you remember that the next time we meet, you will be mine... Heheheheh...'

It made his stomach twist in knots, his hands were trembling when Millie grabbed a hold of one of them and snapped him out of his dais.

"You alright?" she asked, concerned for him.

He didn't say anything, just nodded. What the hell am I doing here!? No apology's worth this! he thought.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

(( Disqus isn't letting me tag people anymore but here's the link to the most recent post as it's your turn. https://disqus.com/home/cha.... ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Guest • 2 years ago

((I'm not sure if Millie is responding right now or not. From what I can tell the order is Millie, Astrid, Tai, myself. I'll be sure to tag you on your turn as I have replied to Tai already and I hope to try and keep the timeline from getting too confusing. Perhaps copy and save your post somewhere and then post to Millie?))

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Okay. I'll delete and repost))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

((Thank you! I'll be sure to tag you when it's your turn. Plus this way you're guaranteed to see all the previous responses! ))

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Yos👍))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

( it turns out Disqus egnored your last reply, do you mind resending it?)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Sorry about that! I think Disqus ate it. XP ))

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( It's been doing that a lot lately.)

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( my desktop can run the Google hangouts thing)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Excellent! Thank you for tagging me! :D

Alice will be in the kitchen as per usual, and completely unaware of what today is (as I don't believe anyone informed her). ))

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Setae  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Check on that))

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

"This is insane... the only reason I even came to this thing is because Millie wired me that Mz. Hyde was going to apologize for that breakfast...." he mumbled to herself under his breath.

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Setae  Tairais • 2 years ago

((I saw this and forgot to reply. It's late, sorry. Astrid is there))

* Astrid was excited and somewhat apprehensive at the prospect of visiting an alien world for a birthday party (not to mention travelling through a realm of madness inducing eldritch abominations) but felt pretty sure he had understood and could follow Charricthran's instructions.

He remained silent while the others asked their questions*

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Setae • 2 years ago

(So, your birthday was this Saturday? Is it still Saturday in your neck of the woods? If it is, Happy Birthday! If it isn't, well, a belated Happy Birthday from here.

And to Mz. Hyde. She's got permission to slap me for being this late.)

She met Astrid in one of the hallways on her way down. He looked at her bleary eyed, leaning against the wall.

"G'morning. You look stunning. Is something special happening or did you just feel like bedazzling everyone today?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

(Thank you!

Mz. Hyde: *Slaps you.* )

Today's my birthday, what's up with you?

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

(*rubs sore spot* I fully deserved that.)

Just woke up in an alleyway. Everything hurts. *rubs his temples*

Happy birthday to you then. How old are you now? If it's not rude to ask.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Thanks, I'm six years old today!

* Mz. Hyde says with a proud grin.*

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

* he looks her up and down in her mint green dress*

You look remarkably mature for your age.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

It's...kind of complicated. My Jekyll's in her twenties, but this makes my sixth year of being separated from her.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Oh. Well, that does warrant celebration doesn't it?

* he pats himself down*

I don't have it right here, but I might have something in my room you'd like, if you wanna come along.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Is it something cool?

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

I'd say useful and very probably fun at parties. Does that qualify?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Um YAS!

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Great. Wanna go get it? I'm pretty sure it's in my room somewhere.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Sure! Take me!

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

I'm taking, I'm taking. *he leads her down the hall to his room*

Just a moment.

* he closes the door behind him. Sounds of furniture being moved, possibly a floorboard being broken up*

Ah. There we are.

* he comes back outside, firmly shutting the door behind him again*

Happy birthday.

* he hands her a small vial filled with water, attached to a silver necklace. In the vial floats a tiny grey fish with large glowing orange eyes*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago • edited

* She gasp in surprise, her eyes wide in wonder at the little fish.*

Oooooo!~ Why, hello there little guy!~

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

* Astrid smiles*

I guess he's kinda cute for an immortal stickleback.

There's a huge black market for them, but it's not excactly because they're fun to keep as pets.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Oh? What do they do?

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Add a special flavor to the water they're in *he taps on the vial*

Well, it actually just tastes slightly of fish.

But you drink just a tiny sip and you'll basically be a chaotic ball of energy for a couple hours.

You'll be literally able to run on walls and ceilings.

Oh, and your voice changes so you sing anything in soprano, if it takes your fancy.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Oh cool! Thanks Astrid!

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

* he smiles* You're welcome. Quick heads up, just take small sips or you can end bouncing around roofs for days. Generally not healthy for your body.

Have a good continued good birthday, Mz Hyde. *he opens the door and disappears back inside, closing it shut behind him again*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

Let's see... I think I shall call you....Lil Pork chop!

* Mz. Hyde smiles as she heads down the hallway with her new fishy friend.*

(I think that's a wrap!)

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

(Check👍)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

(Cool! 😎)

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Tairais • 2 years ago

(( Richard's subconscious and I made Mz. Hyde a cake through a rather odd painting job and copious amounts of after effects/photoshop. Whether or not it exists actually is up to you ^^ ))

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

(Oh how nice! It looks very yummy Tai! Well done Richard!)

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

(( *Jazz hands from Tai, mental thumbs up from Richard in ooc-land* ))

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