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Helen Jekyll

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@dr_helen_jekyll 2 years ago

((And so we continue! Looks like we've got a decent amount of guests on their way, so this should be fun! :D I just hope not too much drama goes down--Spooky has provided plenty of trauma already.

Edit: It has been brought to my attention that this is the six-hundred and sixty-sixth discussion... so I may or may not have been eternally cursed. XD))

Through shared word and the signs posted throughout the Society, the news of the after-Halloween party spread.

While not everyone was required to go, there promised to be food there and costumes were only asked to be clever, but minimalistic.

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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Catt Hatter:

"Yup." Sozo set Catt down gently, and offered a hand up. She took it and got to her feet, scanning the room for Hela, so as not to run into her by accident.

"I don't appreciate being dragged to a party, and literally carted about like a sack of potatoes." She said distastefully.

He picked up the grey blanket and draped it across his shoulders.

"You were sure acting like a potato in the library. Just sitting there, moping. Now go make up with Hela before you remember to be depressed instead of annoyed at me." Sozo grinned, and made his way over to the snack table.

MillieGriffin:

Griffin let out a sigh of relief to see the 'rock' finally leave them.

"Well I guess while I'm here I might as well see what kind of drinks they have." He said as he tried to wriggle his hand out of Millie's grip. "Let go~!" He finally got his hand free from her. He placed his now free hand on her back and gave her a shove forward. "Now go mingle, or something like that!" He ordered before heading off to get some drinks, leaving Millie with Catt.

Millie basically just stood there, looking away from Catt, still holding her pie.

((Catt Hatter))

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Catt shuffled her feet, trying to think of what she could say. Surely her friend could use some comfort, or distraction.

"You, uh... You want a fork?" She asked, pointing to the pie. "Maybe some whipped cream?"

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Millie went rigid hearing Catt address her. She looked at the pumpkin pie then with a shaky out stretched arm offered to pie to her, still without looking at her.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Catt stared at the pie in confusion. If someone was able to hear her thoughts, they would only have heard radio static.

"Uh..."

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

For a moment Millie just stood there with her shivering arm holding the pie still stretched out to Catt. After that moment Millie finally lowered her arm a little, now starting to feel a bit awkward that Catt didn't just understand the offer.

"Um... I-I don't really want it..." She mumbled, blushing.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Oh! Sorry," Catt stammered, finally freed from the static in her head. "I, we could add it to the buffet if you want? I'm sure some of the guests would enjoy it."

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Millie froze as she looked over at the buffet table. There were already too many people over there, in reality the number of people could be counted on one hand but it was still too much for her. She only stood in place holding the pie close to her as her angsiaty grew, he mind started to play tricks on her as the environment looked like it was distorting before her very eyes, and the faces of everyone began to blur into the mumbling figures from yesterday that she... Memories started flashing before her.

On an out word glance the only movement was the constant shivering of her body as her claws dug into the box that her pie was in and her eyes started to glow golden.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Or... I could put it there for you?" Catt offered, seeing her hesitation.

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Catt's suggestion fell on unresponsive ears as Millie had become trapped in her own mind, held prisoner by her hyper vivid memories. Though she still procieved everything around her at the moment she couldn't break out of her thoughts to interact with it, she was paralyzed.

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HenryRoseQuartz  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

( At the buffet table, a petite ginger perks up.

The air had turned to ice, the taste of iron and electricity clinging to the tongue.

Very bad combination with the port.

Thoughts chase each other like frenzied dogs.

Water- sweat- clinging to trembling hands. Overworking heart, fighting for freedom against a tightened chest.

He barely manages to utter a clumsy "excuse me" before departing from the table, leaving his glass behind

He wades across the floor, weighed beneath the layers of swishing skirts.

He approaches the pair with a smile and settles next to Millie. )

Lovely party isn't it? a bit cozy though, if you ask me

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MillieGriffin  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago • edited

At last she was able to bleed back to reality by snapping her eyes tightly shut, some tears that were welling up were squeezed out of her eyes and ran down her face as she did so, her breath suddenly caught up in a quick gasp as if she had been holding her breath for too long. She made quick work to wipe the tears away.

"S-sorry..."she stammered "I-I'm back..."

When she finally opened her eyes again there was someone new standing with of them.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(*welling "...tears that were welling up...")

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

At the sight of her tears, Catt went from slightly concerned to worried.

"Are, are you okay? Maybe we should find you a chair." She asked, looking around.

"Hello Dr. Rose."

((HenryRoseQuartz ))

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

( Gently, looking between the two of them. )

Hello ladies! What a fine night.

I was over there with all those lovely people when I just happened to get a whiff of that delicious pie.

(As he speaks, he procures a silk handkerchief from a hidden pocket and slips it into Millie's free hand, giving it a gentle squeeze before letting go. )

Pumpkin is a rarity in these parts, it would be highly sought.

( He tilts his head ever so slightly. ) ...Would you like to join me in the kitchen to help me cut it?

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MillieGriffin  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago • edited

Millie's hand clinched the handkerchief.

The kitchen... her gut twisted into knots as she thought of the place it started endangering her to relapse into those awful memories again. She could already feel herself beginning to slip back into her mind but then suddenly shouted, "NO!", half as an answer to the question, and half as a way to snap herself back to reality again.

Quickly realizing her outburst she tried to correct herself, putting the handkerchiefed hand to her head, "I-I m-mean 'no thank you'... I'd..." She quickly glanced about for a secluded, shadowy spot to hide, "I'd rather just... Just..." She stammered out.

(Catt Hatter)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"The kitchen is a bad idea." Catt said. When all else fails and is confusion, directness helps. "Things did not go well there yesterday. Perhaps a parlor or sitting room instead?"

(HenryRoseQuartz )

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( He nods. ) That would do nicely.

(He sighs, glancing to the crowd. )

Oh well, the guests will have to brave the horrors of the cake knife on their own!

( Although he smiles, the words gnaw at his conscious

"the kitchen is a bad idea?"

"ehhhhh....we were on vacation."

Somehow he didn't believe the angel. He didn't remember any fabulous escapades, no days spent under holiday lights or ivory notes.

The next line came out flatter than he'd intended.

"really?"

"...it was a long event and I didn't feel like paying attention"

"...you do know it's your job to keep me abreast of these people's triggers, right?" )

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MillieGriffin  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Millie paused to a beat to process the suggestion, still holding her hand to her head. Her brain being a lot buggier then usual made her responsive ability more sluggish. She nodded, "Y-yeah... That sounds good..." She breathed.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Catt nodded in agreement.

"If you're gonna be okay on your own Millie, I think I have an apology to go make. Sorry Millie, Dr. Rose."

Nodding to each, she turned to leave the conversation.

(HenryRoseQuartz )

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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

MadderJanobii:

Brent didn't notice Hela's response to everything, focusing on Lewis as he presented his costume. A grin split across his face and Brent began to laugh at the perfect imitation of the man that had brought him here.

"Well, well, Henry, I didn't recognize you there. I see you so little that I didn't realize it was you," Brent teased. "Great costume."

Jekyll1886:

"Why thank you ever so much," Lewis replied, then dropped the act as he broke into a merry laugh.

"Drat, seems we're falling behind," he remarked playfully, noticing Hela's glass was empty.

He refilled it, presuming she might well need another round.

Then he drained his own, and poured himself another.

Helen Jekyll:

Her gaze flickered to the side just in time to see Lewis pouring her more cider, seeming to visibly deflate.

He wants me to drink more...?

She held her glass just below her face, staring down at the liquid inside with a mix of reluctance and dread, as if wishing for it to vanish all on its own.

Might as well get it over with, thought Hela, letting out a sound between a sigh and a growl before beginning to drain her glass again.

((MadderJanobii))

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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Brent chuckled at Lewis’s remark and glanced at his ale. He was already almost finished with it anyway. Brent tipped back the class and finished it off.

“It’s like you’re trying to get me drunk,” he joked as he held out his glass for another round of ale.

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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited

"That, Mr. Hughes, is entirely up to you," he returned with a good-natured chortle as he refilled Brent's glass.

"It is a party..." he said with a mischievous smile. "And I, for one, intend to get properly sloshed."

He quaffed his second drink.

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She swallowed the last of her cider and blinked hard at Lewis, her eyes briefly unfocused.

"Can't you have fun without drinking?"

Her voice had lost its edge, tinged with weariness.

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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

((MadderJanobii))

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Wizardblizzard  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

MadderJanobii

((@I assume it's still your turn now! For some reason I can only tag at the top of postings.

Are we in the dining hall or the kitchen?))

Isabella put in an appearance, in a long white dress and her hair down; her hair was ghostly white and leaving a little trail of flour on the floor. Seeing a couple of familiar faces, she waved her arms at them. "Woooo," she said cheerfully.

Something was wrong somewhere... she looked more closely at the man in the top hat, and broke into giggles.

"Hello Dr Jekyll and Dr Jekyll. You had me going there! Does he know you did that? Hello, er, don't think we've met, I'm Isabella Walker chemistry among other things."

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MadderJanobii  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

((Yep sorry had some late night classes but we’re done for now!))

Brent chuckled at Lewis’s remark as he took another sip of his drink. He gestured towards Hela with his drink.

“It’s not that we can’t have fun without alcohol, it merely accentuates the experience,” he said before tipping back the glass and draining it again. “Well, if you’re going to go all out I might as well too. It’s not fun if only one of us is drunk now is it?” Brent said to Lewis, holding out his glass again.

Brent glanced up at the unfamiliar face and smiled a bit. He might have seemed a little bit out of it though. “Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Walker. Brent Hughes, botanist and magician, amongst other things, at your service.”

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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago

Lewis had finished his drink.

He nodded at Brent's assessment.

"In for a penny, in for a pound," he agreed.

He refilled Brent's glass, as well as his own.

Recalling Hela wasn't as used to the alcohol, he poured her water.

He kept quiet when the ghostly Isabella entered, just to see what would happen.

He laughed along with her when she realized what his costume was.

"If he puts in an appearance, he will," he answered with a smile, as to the co-founder.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Hela scowled at the gesture but grudgingly accepted the glass, steadily sipping at the water.

Already things were beginning to feel fuzzy around the edges and she leaned her weight against one of the tables.

((Wizardblizzard))

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Wizardblizzard  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Isabella tried hard not to approve of Lewis's reply, but couldn't help laughing.

"Oh well, the rest of us get made monkeys of on a daily basis, why should he be exempt? I'm too tired after yesterday to be brilliant about costumes myself."

She giggled. "I'm the ghost of a nurse that died of night shifts. Thank heaven it's somebody else's turn for them at last." She turned to Hela. "Lovely to see you again, Dr Jekyll."

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Wizardblizzard  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

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MadderJanobii  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

Brent stared at Isabella for a moment when she revealed what her costume was before realizing she wasn't actually being serious. Even if he had only witnessed a few oddities amongst the other lodgers here so far, for a split second he had found it already more believable that Isabella was actually a ghost rather than human.

Brent raised his glass to his lips before asking, "What happened yesterday?" After arriving, Brent had accidentally knocked himself out when some of the excess liquid residue from his sleeping gas that had earned him a place in the society had ended up on his handkerchief. It wasn't enough to knock him out right away, but after a few uses of his handkerchief throughout the day, Brent had become so dizzy as a result that he had knocked himself out for several days, missing all of the events during the days preceding this night.

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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago

Lewis chuckled at Isabella's words, sympathizing with working too many night shifts.

"Absolute insanity," he answered Brent. "Something odd and supernatural. An eerie, green fog. Monsters roaming the streets," he said in utter earnest.

"But everything was back to normal this morning. It's the strangest thing."

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

As soon as Griffin saw Brent he partly turned his hologram off to only show his clothes, then approached the table and used his good hand to pore himself a pint of ale.

"Normal...right" he sarcastically commented as he started sipping on his ale.

(Helen Jekyll)

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Helen Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Hela glanced at the ghostly Isabella with clouded eyes, frowning faintly.

"Do I know you?"

At the appearance of Griffin, the frown turned to a scowl and she visibly tensed, tightening her grip on the water glass.

God, he shows up now of all times? The bloody pest...

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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Wizardblizzard  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"We met one time, but it was a while ago." She poured herself a glass of water.

She smiled wryly at Griffin's remark - accompanied as it was.

"Normal for us."

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Wizardblizzard  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

MadderJanobii

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Helen Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago • edited

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The Fox • 2 years ago

As the party went on below, it's sounds drifted up to the quiet attic above them, rousing an exhausted Utterson from sleep.

At first, he didn't move. Cracking one eye open, he looked around the room with a drowsy calm. This was fine. This was just a dream. Soon, the room would change and he would be home. He shifted his arms beneath his head, snuggling a wool blanket he had borrowed.

Wait, what? Who's blanket was this? It was the man right? The man had lent him and Catt--

WAIT

All warmth left him as the memories of last night came rushing back. He kicked back his blankets. God help him! Who knows how solid he could be and!

And...

He was...him. No wax, to melting away... He was himself, wholly and truly.

Utterson could hardly believe it. There was no sign of his torments, no dent in his shoulder and not a sign of remolding.

He ran his hands over his legs, stunned that whole night's worth of torment was gone. A sigh escaped him as he lay back down to breathe. Silently, he felt around his coat and pulled out his pocket clock. It was around six or seven if he was ready correctly, which may not be accurate.

Utterson stayed there for about ten minutes before sitting up. He put on his coat and put back his watch, trading it out for a small comb for his mustache. If he was going to go down, at least he can be presentable. Or as much as he could manage.

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He peeked out from the stairway anxiously. Everyone seemed to be gathered together elsewhere. Stepping lightly, he made his way over to the doorway and peered inside. A party? Utterson shook his head.

Nothing bothers these people huh? They're just bounds and leaps ahead of everything that comes their way.

Well, no need to lurk about.

Coughing lightly, he stepped into the room with a shy wave.

" G-good morning everyone...Hopefully everything is well so far... "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Gabriel," said Lewis, a relieved smile lighting up his face.

He waved back.

Looked briefly to the group around him.

"Excuse me a moment."

He crossed over to where Utterson was standing and gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder.

"My word, I'm glad to see you looking...well, back to yourself again."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Utterson smiled back, immense relief sweeping over him. He chuckled at Weir's comment.

" So am I Lewis. Lord knows I'm grateful no matter what. "

A breathe.

" And I hope everyone is alright as well. "

He looked away with a touch of embarrassment.

" I'm sorry for my state of dress but it's the best I could manage. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Actually," said Lewis, looking the nightclothes-clad lawyer up and down, "you're perfectly apropos--this is a costume party. I'm only dressed up because my costume is supposed to be Dr. Jekyll," he explained.

"I take it you've come dressed as a sleepwalker?" he asked playfully.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

" Might as well be! Though what's a sleepwalker without his slippers. "

He crossed his feet together, attempting to fend off the chill of the floor. He snorted, then laughed.

" I might just as easily be a sock thief if you don't keep an eye out. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

A merry laugh, at that.

He thought for a split-second.

"You know, I do believe I've a spare pair in my office, if you'd like," he offered. "I do have an office now," he added with a chortle. "So, should you ever feel like dropping by..."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

" Ah! Yes, If you don't mind. "

He fiddled with his pockets nervously, trying not to look embarrassed.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Not at all."

He led the way to his office, rummaged in a the drawer where he kept spare clothing, and pulled out a pair of black socks.

"Here we are," he proclaimed with a triumphant grin, and handed them to Utterson.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Utterson took the socks with a grateful smile.

" God bless you Weir. "

He took a seat and began putting them on, taking in Lewis's office as he did. A thought came to mind.

" If you don't mind me asking, why do you have socks in your office? Besides poor fellows like me borrowing them? "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"'Tis my pleasure, Utterson."

Gabriel spoke.

A chuckle from Lewis.

"With as many things as go wrong here at the Society, I'm often in need of a change of clothes," explained Weir.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

" I'd believe it unfortunately. "

He snickered as he got up and wiggled his toes. Satisfied, he clicked his heel and turned back to Lewis.

" Let's get back now. Breakfast is to be had and a party tended too. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Do let's," Weir agreed.

He promptly refilled his empty glass upon their return.

"Would you like anything, Gabriel? We've ale and water and cider, hard or soft."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

" I'll take some water if you don't mind. It's too early for ale and cider anyways. "

Utterson chuckled to himself as he peered around the party, looking for something to make a proper meal out of. His stomach was already complaining, growling out for a late breakfast.

He shushed it playfully.

" I'm getting there, just hold your horses. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Certainly," said Lewis, and returned with a glass of water for him.

Weir heard Utterson's rumbling stomach and snickered at his playful comment.

"There's a makeshift buffet, if you care to help yourself," he offered.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

" Speak of the devil, there it is! "

Perhaps it was his age getting to him, or some sleep that still hung on, but the buffet was right his sight the whole time. He stared then leaned in his knees laughing.

" Oh goodness...I'm getting blinder everyday. Be right back Lewis. "

Straightening up, he trotted over with a polite nod and immediately started setting up a plate.

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A little over three minutes passed when he had returned. He had a healthy plate with bread and ham, some vegetables and fruit along the side, and just a touch cheese and eggs to top it off.

He was already digging into his food when he came back. Finishing his mouthful, he spoke.

" Sorry for the wait. I had to survey the landscape if you know what I mean. "

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Nyx Silverfang • 2 years ago

Nyx shuffled into the party on bare-feet, wearing a white nightgown that draped to her ankles. At her back, two small slashes had been made in the fabric to allow a pair of silver feathered wings to poke through.

With her ebony hair down and in front of her shoulders, she appeared to be a dressed as a rather anxious angel, often fiddling with the silver streak in her hair.

She kept her head ducked as she helped herself to some of the food, wings fluttering slightly behind her.

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