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The continuation of Mz. Hyde's birthday.

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

((MillieGriffin Jekyll1886 Helen Jekyll ))

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Alice wasn't entirely sure what was about to happen but she hoped it would be enjoyable! They looked over the massive arena hopefully able to find the rest of their party or at the very least some open seats.

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"Over here, Alice," called Lewis, a goofy grin on his face as he waved at her. He was obviously drunk.

Near him were Millie's uncle and Helen.

And a few seats they'd saved.

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Griffin looked to where Weir was waving and calling at and noticed it was the 'cake girl'.

Did he just say her name was Alice...?

He started waving along with Lewis, "*hiccup*Hello... Alice!"

My response:

Alice wasn't too fond of Lewis nor the hiccuping man who caked Mz. Hyde but there was a free seat next to Helen and that was suitable.

Smiling she went down and joined the rest of the party

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

((MillieGriffin Helen Jekyll Jekyll1886 Tairais ))

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"That *hiccup* interesting . . . it was very confusing, but interesting." Griffin commented as he started on another bag of 'deep fried whatevers'.

Helen Jekyll

"I wonder if there's anyway to meet the players... I'd love to learn more about the game."

She rested her head against his shoulder, letting out a yawn. "Shouldn't have drank so much..."

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"Maybe we ought to sit down..." suggested Lewis as he checked his pocket watch.

((my response:))

Alice who had been sitting very quietly and very enthralled during the entire event, completely oblivious to the shenanigans of the other party guests, burst out in cheers and applause.

"Did you see that?!" She rhetorically asked her face alight with delight, "Did you see that?!"

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Ay," said Lewis, easing himself and Helen back into their seats. "'Twas truly somethin'."

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I *hiccup* knew I was rooting for the right team!" The drunk invisible man proudly stated.

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

"You were cheerin' for each in turn!" laughed Lewis.

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well I knew*hiccup* one of them was going to win...*hiccup*" Griffin said with a shrug.

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Helen Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Yeah..." Helen agreed softly with Alice and Lewis, though her heart wasn't in it.

A glance at the pocket watch had shown she had a little less than twenty minutes left.

"You'll, uh... have to see if you can learn more about that last green team member for me."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"In truth...I was rootin' for each at the same time," Weir admitted with a giggle to Griffin.

Helen spoke.

Lewis turned to her, his expression softening.

"I will, darlin'. Anythin' else you'd like to do, before we see each other next?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alice at this point had excitedly began to retell the entire game to no one in particular.

"...and then one of the red team knocked the big group of green people into the air! And then..."

The adrenaline from watching the game still coursed through her veins.

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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I'm not sure... but I think something to eat and a little water might be good for me." confessed Helen, giving a timid smile, "It's hard enough to get going in the mornings without a hangover."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded to Helen.

"Ay, and then the green rider--that was astoundin'!" he agreed with Alice.

"Say, Alice, Griffin... Helen and I are goin' to get somethin' from the concession. Would you like anythin'?"

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Griffin looked down at his now empty bags that once contained his 'deep fried whatevers' then back to Lewis, "Sure, *hiccup* more of these things *hiccup* and some water too."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Yes please!" Alice nodded vigorously. She didn't know what sorts of foodstuffs they may have but she was always willing to try something new!

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded, and he and Helen made their way out.

((Tairais What is available at the concession?))

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

They arrived at the concession stand and acquired the requested food and drink.

Not knowing what over half the items listed on the concession menu actually were, and drunk enough to decide everyone should be adventurous in their eating habits, Lewis also brought back a "galactic sampler party tray," which he quite happily shared when they returned to their seats.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

When duo returned, Alice's eyes immediately locked on odd the new comestibles.

"Oooo!" she could smell the strange yet delicious aromas wafting through the air, "What are those?"

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I have no idea," laughed Lewis. "They're for everyone, though. Help yourself," he offered.

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Griffin didn't have to be told twice, he grabbed some weird looking plant thing off the platter, "This *hiccup* this looks like something Millie grew..." he thought out loud before biting into it.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"There you guys are!" Catt called up from the walkway, and started picking her way up to their seats.

Getting lost was never fun, but at least she knew she wasn't really missing a ton. Sports weren't really her thing.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Catt!!" Alice called out at the sight of her friend, "We save you a seat and we've got snacks!!" She patted the empty seat next to her

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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hello, Catt," Helen smiled, nibbling on some dry toast and giggling softly. "I'll have to leave here pretty soon, but it's nice to see you now."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis greeted Catt as well, and offered her some food.

There was, of course, also plenty of water for everyone.

Additionally, Lewis had taken the liberty of bringing back a couple of drinks--these not nearly as strong as the ones Griffin, Helen, and he had shared earlier, but enough to keep a pleasant buzz going.

"Anyone care for a drink?" Weir asked.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Between acknowledging all the greetings and answering the question about drinks, Catt was only able to give Helen a worried glance.

"I could use some water, if there is any." She looked at the collection of drinks and odd edibles, utterly flummoxed.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Helen lifted the pitcher beside her in response to Catt's request.

"You can share with me, if you'd like. Just grab a spare glass," She offered cheerily, the heavy container tilting slightly in her grasp.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

While Helen helped cat obtain a drink, Alice took the time to begin retelling Catt of what had happened while she was away.

"Oh you missed it! We were watching this game," she pointed to the arena, "and there were two sides: a red side and a green side! And you had to get the other opponent's flag and your flag into this circle to win! And everyone had weapons like knights and they road these creatures!" Alice's adrenaline was returning from the reliving of the epic display.

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

To ease Helen's nerves, Lewis only sipped at his drink, and made sure to have water as well, out of prudence. He didn't wish to cut in on Helen's time with Catt, and so kept his peace.

"Oh, Griffin, here are those 'deep-fried whatevers' you wanted," he said, handing the bag of them to Millie's uncle.

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Oh *hiccup* good!" hand grabbed the bag from Wier's hand then paused and looked at him, "I guess you'-*hiccup*-re still not man enough to try them." Griffin challenged with a smirk.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"So, a very violent version of capture the flag?" Catt asked in response to Alice's summation. She took a sip from her water, as wandering had left her thirsty, and the strangers, left her feeling somewhat removed from reality.

"I hope you've been enjoying the party too Helen!"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Nodding eagerly, she grinned and answered, "I have! I've had some drink and kept an eye on Lewis and got to watch the most amazing game."

Her excitement faded suddenly and she bowed her head.

"So, it's been a lovely time... and I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm probably going over my limit now..." She fidgeted with her toast, biting her lip. "I'm sorry, Catt..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hey, you're still tickin'! They can't be too bad..." Lewis joked with Griffin. "An' I'm quite drunk. Give it here, an' I'll give 'em a go."

With his peripheral vision, he kept an eye on Helen.

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Griffin grabbed a handful for himself before handing him the bag and waited for Wier's reaction.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"I...guess so?" Alice replied to Catt's first question not entirely sure what the proper answer was. "But there was this one green rider who was amazing! Right Helen?!" " Her enthusiasm kicked back up at the idea of the rider and she turned to Helen for confirmation.

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis pulled a "deep-fried whatever" out of the bag and tried it.

Beneath the grease lay an odd, nutty flavor with a hint of lemon. A crunchy-chewy texture lay beneath the crispness of fried batter.

He swallowed, the aftertaste sliding from lemon to lemongrass.

"Strange," proclaimed Weir, his teeth and tongued coated in a bioluminescent blue. "But not bad. Just...different," he pronounced.

He took another morsel from the bag and bit it in half, curious what it looked like on the inside.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Catt's gaze slid past her two chatting friends and straight to Lewis' glowing mouth.

"Uh, Dr. Weir, your teeth..."

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Griffin started laughing at Weir, "Ahehe*hiccup*heheh, *hiccup* you should see your mouth*hiccup* it looks like a crime scene! Ahehe*hiccup*heheh*hiccup*"

Griffin's laugh grew less and less as the realization slowly started settling in, until he stopped completely. He stuck out his to try to look at it but couldn't, if he could he would have seen it glow blue as well. He leaned over towards Weir to see what the inside of the 'deep-fried whatevers' looked like.

It looked like chicken meat but it glowed blue. Seeing this Griffin's mind started to catch on just what it meant for him, he put a hand over his mouth "Oh sh*t...."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

Before Helen could answer, like Catt, Alice became very distracted by the two men's blue teeth. Her lips pressed together in a small smirk at the sight.

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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Oh, I-" began Helen, though she quickly fell silent as everyone's attention was drawn elsewhere.

A frown touched her lips as obvious hurt flashed across her expression.

Just get up and leave. growled Hela within her head, It's not like they'll notice.

Shaking her head, she whimpered, "But I haven't said goodbye y-"

Now, Jekyll! It's my turn!

Her hand flew to her mouth as she gasped in pain, tears threatening to spill from her eyes as she squeezed them shut. She stood, wobbling for a moment before stumbling past Alice and Catt, climbing the stairs with one hand clutching her side and the other, the safety rail that split the aisle in half.

Helen reached the top of the stairs and froze at the sight of two doors that seemed to lead to the restrooms, each covered in a vast amount of strange symbols she didn't understand.

With another stab of pain reminding her of the dwindling time, she took her chances with the door on her left.

Her vision was blurred with tears as she darted into a stall and locked the door, shuddering as she slumped to the floor.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Ah, hell," said Weir as he noticed Helen depart.

With mumbled apologies, he quickly made his way into the aisle--handing the party tray to Alice, as she might enjoy it--and followed as best he could, stumping along with his cane.

Once clear of the others' view, Lewis darted into the restroom Helen had chosen, not knowing nor particularly caring whether it was the men's or the women's.

He gave a cursory glance about the room, taking in his surroundings, before focusing on the stall in question.

At least he knew where she was.

As he was already in the loo, he took the opportunity to avail himself of the facilities.

Much relieved, he made his way back to Hela's stall, opting to lean against the wall opposite and wait for her to emerge.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Alice watched Helen leave. Then a few moments later, Lewis also departed leaving her with the snacks.

"Where are they going?" Alice asked the remaining party members, her eyebrows knitted in confusion.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Griffin still had his hand over his mouth as he watched Weir get up and follow Helen. As he sat there his concern grew, not for those two but for himself. He looked down at the four empty crumpled up bags that was all that was left of his snacks.

"I... have to check something..."

He got up and started to follow Wire to the bathrooms.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Where is he going?!" Alice asked Catt. They were the only two left in their seats. Was there something she missed? Was there a bathroom party she wasn't invited to? But if she followed the seats would be vacant and easily taken. She looked to Catt for help.

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

She looked at Alice, a clearly forced smile on her face.

"P-probably just time for Hela to have a turn with the festivities, nothing to worry about. Unless you wanted to worry about the snacks. What are these things?" She turned her gaze to the tray and nudged something that looked like a tart. It jiggled and a small purple tentacle flopped over the edge.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

A muffled groan came from the stall as Hela stood and fixed her clothing to her size, picking up the shoes, socks, and jacket her counterpart had discarded.

"God d*mnit, why does she always have to drink?" growled Hela under her breath, opening the stall. Her eyes narrowed at the sight of Weir.

"What are you doing here?" She leaned against the bathroom wall and massaged her temple, the clothing under her arm.

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MillieGriffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Though Griffin lost sight of Weir, he was able to find the bathrooms but didn't know which one was the men's room. He shrugged and went into the right room.

As soon as he entered the room he saw a group of humanoid aliens changing, washing up, chatting, and all that. Griffin was able to recognize them as female and as soon as that clapped eyes on him instantly recognized him as a meal, as some screamed and a few started throwing whatever they could grab at him, and chased him out.

"Pack of muleing c*nts..." he muttered as he went to the left room.

When he entered that room he found Weir leaning against the wall, and a girl that very slightly looked like Helen who looked like she was in the middle of a bad hangover.

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

"Well, you are in the men's room, Hela," replied Lewis. "I'm just lookin' after you."

A slug-like creature wearing a dark blue...collar? belt?...exited the stall one closer to the door from Hela's, leaving a wide, neon-yellow trail of slime in its wake.

It did not wash its hands, nor any other part of its body, as it slid by Griffin and left the restroom.

Weir looked down to Hela's now-bare feet. Then to the fresh trail of...slug leavings.

"Want a piggyback ride?" he offered after a moment.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Hela's coming?!" Alice's entire face lit up at the prospect of seeing her friend. Overwhelmed with joy she completely missed Catt's second question.

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Yeah! They take turns on a regular schedule now." Catt explained, doing her best to stay cheerful despite not getting to see her dear friend for very long, and the prospect of going without food until they got home.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

"In the men's room?" She repeated slowly, her hand dropping back to her side.

A shiver visibly went down her spine at the sight of the oozing creature and she gagged, her stomach turning over.

"I... think I..."

Saying no would keep her dignity.

Saying no would keep her from touching Lewis.

Saying no would keep her from getting motion sickness.

"...don't have much of a choice, do I?" asked Hela, groaning, "Yes, fine, I'll take that ride."

But saying no wouldn't keep the disgusting yellow goo off her bare feet.

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MillieGriffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Griffin let out an audible, "Eww..." as the slug slid past him, and as he looked down at the yellow trail it left he wondered if that thing would react the same way to salt as an earth slug would. He leaped over the slim barrier to get to one of the mirrors, and almost fell backwards into the ooze on the landing if he hadn't grabbed onto the sink for support.

He got up close to the mirror and opened his mouth to see if it had the same bioluminescent blue as Weir, it did.

"Oh no..." Griffin muttered under his breath as he remembered just how many of those things he ate.

He fumbled as he got his whatch out of his pocket, hesitated, glanced at the other two in the bathroom through the mirror, and finally clicked the button on top of the watch.

As he dreaded not only was his mouth glowing blue, the inside of his esophagus and stomach was coated in the bioluminescent, and some was even starting to seep into his small intestine.

"Ohhh... F*CK!" he shouted.

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

The slug merely blorbled a reply to Griffin as it exited the restroom.

Thankfully, the door, at least, was automated.

"Right, then," Lewis told Hela. He turned his back to her, leaned over on his cane, and braced his left shoulder against the wall. "Hop on."

At Griffin's shout, Weir looked up...and burst out laughing, his own mouth glowing blue, too.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Oh!" Alice's grin widened, "So Hela's going to be around more? Will she be here for the rest of the party?"

This was grand new in Alice's eyes. There was now a reliable way to see her friend and she was going to be able to join in the festivities. She had an inkling that Hela would enjoy the arena games.

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I think so, yeah..." Catt poked at the tentacle-tart again and watched as it crawled away.

Food shouldn't do that... She thought.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Hela eyed Lewis uncertainly as she stepped forward and did her best to clamber onto his back, immediately wrapping both arms around his neck in a vise-like grip, her legs quickly following suit with his waist.

Her voice was muffled and panicked as she buried her face in the back of his shirt.

"Oh God, don't drop me, this is a terrible idea, I want to leave, don't let me fall, why couldn't the doctor have brought shoes, why couldn't I just have your shoes, why did this have to be the God d*mned men's room?!"

She trembled as if freezing, her death grip on Lewis only growing tighter.

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MillieGriffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

As soon as he heard Lewis laughing at him Griffin quickly turned his hologram back on and glared at Weir, silently hoping that the Scot would slip and fall face first in the slug ooze. Then watched with bemusement as the girl hopped onto his back, wrapping her arms obviously too tight around his neck. He knew how that could feel from experience with Millie, but did not pity Weir for it, instead he smirked now really wishing for him to slip into the slime.

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis made an exaggerated grimace, doing his best to get the cords of his neck to stick out and mitigate Hela's grip as much as possible.

"Hela..." he said through newly-gritted teeth, "loosen your grip an' stop wigglin' or you'll tumble us into the muck."

He put his left hand behind his back so that his arm supported her.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alice casually picked up the tart and placed it back on the tray. She squished it down reprias to prevent it from trying to wander off again.

"This is going to be a lot of fun!" she beamed.

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Nice catch. I certainly hope so. Hope Hela has a good time." Catt shuffled her feet and looked out over the stadium. Man this place was big, she wondered if she'd ever want to come back sometime. Maybe with just one or two people, instead of a full party.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

With a shudder at the additional touch, Hela made an effort to relax her hold.

Breathe. Breathe, in and out. Deep, slow, steady.

"You mean... now isn't the time to be trying to strangle you?" She asked shakily, just managing to allow Lewis room to breathe himself.

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MillieGriffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Griffin snickered as he watched them.

come on... fall! fall! he thought to himself.

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Lewis gave a snicker-snort.

"Har-de-har-har," he replied, mock offended.

He straightened.

Took a breath in.

Out.

Shifted his weight to his left foot and gingerly placed his right--and his cane-tip--in the goop.

A squelching sound came as he gradually put more weight on his right foot, braced against his walking stick.

They did not fall.

He ventured a step with his left.

Squish.

There was an odd sort of traction inherent in the slickness, like walking over a swath of watery cottage cheese.

He understood how the slug-being could get along, with this as its path.

He went to lift his right foot.

For a moment, his boot stuck in the strange substance, and he was afraid he might lose it.

Then the glop gave way and released it.

Weir wobbled, but kept his balance.

He continued on this way until they were out of the men's room and clear of the slug-trail. He breathed a sigh of relief as he set Hela safely down.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Meanwhile Alice and Catt continued their loevly conversation.

"I'm sure she will!" Alice nodded removing her finger from the rogue pastry, "The arena game was amazing and I'm sure she'll like them!"

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Heh, she does seem to enjoy f-fighting, doesn't she?" Catt smiled. "But tell me, how have you been? It's been a while since we last talked. Anything interesting happen for you?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Hela dropped from his hold with the faintest of whimpers, swallowing back her rising nausea as she leaned back against the wall.

"Let's... never do that again," She suggested with eyes closed, tapping her trembling fingers against the side of her leg, "Alright?"

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MillieGriffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Griffin was now the last one in the loo and very disappointed his wish didn't come true, but then again the was normally the case. His new problem was how to get out without getting slimed himself. He couldn't just walk over it since he was barefoot like Hela, and the trail was too wide to just reach over to the door. He started pacing along the border of the goo, disliking that slug more and more every second as he tried to think of a way out.

He sighed and took off his shirt to create a sort of bridge to the door. The shirt's midriff and sleeve ends were already touching the slime when another idea struck and he pulled the shirt back up with a line of slime running off it.

He swore as he put the contaminated parts of the shirt in the sink and let hot water run on it. While the shirt was getting wrinsted off Griffin went into all the stalls not blocked off by the slime and took all the bog-rolls out of each of them, got as close as he could to the door and unrolled every one of the into a big, wide heap in the middle of the slime trail. He then took his now soaked shirt from the sink and used his little toilet-paper island to leave the men's room.

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Glad to be out of there," agreed Lewis.

"I do hope they have a cleanup protocol for these sorts of things."

He regarded Hela a moment.

"I know a good tonic for quelling nausea, if you like," he offered. "I imagine they could make it at the bar, if we requested it."

Millie's uncle came out of the restroom.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I'm doing well!" Alice smiled at Catt. It had been quite a while sense they talked. After the bullet had been removed Alice had kept away from her good friend for...obvious reasons but here and now during Mz. Hyde's birthday party seemed like the best circumstances to rekindle their friend ship.

"I got to see a...." she hesitated trying to remember the word, "...movie?"

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"A movie?" Catt asked. "I didn't think they had those in the 1800s yet. What was it called?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Ngh..." Hela pressed the heel of her hand into her forehead and opened her eyes again, sighing.

"It better not be more alcohol," She grumbled but stood as an answer 'yes', her shoulders slumped, and shoved the bundle of Helen's clothes against Lewis's chest.

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MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

(Tairais: It was at this point Sariel finally managed to make their way to the group. They gave the bucket of weaponry a glare that was equal parts irritated and impressed.

"Just don't use it, then. Frankly we don't have the bloody time to check its finer qualities."

Empyrean, who had been staring at the bucket with an expression that couldn't be described as anything but the physical embodiment of '?!?!?!?!', snapped out of it and added, "We really must be going. Come, take the bucket with you. We have lockers you can store these items in securely."

Sariel grumbled at the prospect of abandoning all their progress up the stream of people, but eventually they turned and began walking towards the same hallway Charricthran had taken not an hour or so prior.

Empyrean gestured for Millie and Mz. Hyde to follow them, smiling cheerfully.)

MillieGriffin: Millie was relieved to hear they had lockers, when they said to surrender any weapons she had she froze up.

"Yes sir..." She obediently said as she started to followed Sariel to the prep room, clutching the strap of her duffle-bag tightly. She gestured for Mz. Hyde to follow.

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

It was much easier to move with the crowd than against it. Within three minutes, Sariel had led the group to the tunnel's entrance, and two minutes after that, the undercroft of the Arena.

There was easily over sixty people in the room, though only about forty or so seemed as if they were going to fight. A large majority of them were Nasir combatants, though there was a group of five aliens (technically, three definitely-aliens and two maybe-aliens, there was no way to tell what the humanoids wearing the gasmasks and jackets were, really) that seemed more than ready to fight.

Charricthran was nowhere to be seen, presumably.

In actuality he watched the arrival of two of his party with bemused interest.

So much for fighting in the name of Mz. Hyde, then. Ah, well. I'm certain she can fight for her own name well enough. These Nasir aren't gonna know what's hit them...

He shifted his visage again when no one was looking, shrinking his size and re-coloring his feathers so he looked much more like a normal Nasir.

Adapt and reflect, redirect and fade away. Strike where they least expect it, when they least expect it, and be who they least expect.

The group of five that had been steadily watching him since the start of the warm-ups lost sight of him. Good, that meant none of them could see through the illusions.

Those were always the trickiest fighters to deal with.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Tairais • 2 years ago

So now what do we do?!~

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Tairais  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Empyrean gestured to the wall of lockers that Sariel stood by with a single wing, stretching their arms out in front of them.

"Put your weaponry in one of those. Sariel will configure the locks to your biometric signature, so you needn't worry about anyone stealing anything. After that, you're welcome to practice with the weapons we have on the racks scattered throughout the room- They're stout enough that they likely won't break, but regardless, treat them with care. You're welcome to take one and only one to the Arena when the Melee starts, provided you return it afterwards."

Their arms fell to their side again and they rolled their shoulders, narrowly avoiding clipping a passer-by in the face. Hastily uttering an apology, they turned to face Mz. Hyde and Millie again.

"I think that about covers everything on my part. If you'll excuse me, I have to finish setting up the Arena. If you have any more questions, ask Sariel or one of the other staff members. 'Twas lovely meeting you both."

They bowed slightly and grinned, departing with a wave as they straightened up.

An announcement overhead signaled forty-five minutes until the Grand Melee started, sending conversation tittering through the sixty-ish people in the room.

Some began to stretch and limber up for the oncoming storm of activity. Others acted unaffected, lounging against pillars and walls and equipment alike.

There was an ocean of iridescent hues to be found in the visages of the combatants. It shimmered and flowed with their movements like quicksilver, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

Though Millie was happy to know they had biometric locks, she was still on edge ever since she stepped foot in the prep room. There was this ever changing presence that shifted all over the room. She tightened her grip on the bag's strap and headed to the lockers where Sariel was.

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Sariel nodded and gestured towards one of the lockers with a wing-tip, tracking Empyrean's departure across the room.

"Just put your hand against the reader in the center there and it'll unlock. When you're done shoving your junk in there, shut the door- make sure it clicks- and put your hand on the reader again to confirm your signature. You'll be able to get back into it after the Melee's done."

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

"Okay, got it." Millie said in confirmation to Sariel As she took off her over coat to properly clean it out into her bag, then turn back to address them again, "To what extent does everyone fight, it's not a lethal battle, is it?"

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Sariel's feathers puffed in indignation.

"Absolutely not! We Nasir are pacifists by choice. The battle between partners ends when one asks for mercy or gets knocked out. It is a show of great skill to fight as intensely as we do without taking a life- be it on purpose or on accident. You would do well to remember that."

Despite their fluffed feathers, their fervor seemed to be more passion for their native customs than any actual offense towards Millie.

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago • edited

Millie felt a mixture both relief that no one will have to get killed in this fight, and absolute respect, and empathy towards the Nasir race and their customs. She didn't realize how red her cheeks had turned as she was looking at Sariel in admiration, lightly setting her hand on her chest.

"I apologize, I'm the same way actually, I only asked because I didn't want to get in a fight where people would expect me to kill. I'm Sorry." She humbly replied.

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Tairais  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Sariel paused, visibly taking a moment to process Millie's words. After a moment, they flattened their feathers, rubbing the back of their neck in a very human expression of sheepishness.

"No, no. You're quite all right. I get a little titchy sometimes. My bondmate- Empyrean, that is- was grievously injured in their final Grand Melee as a warrior. We had a group of visiting fighters from Kaljeer-7- and you know how they are, all brutality and raw power, no sense of refinement or restrain- and..."

Their wings twitched with restrained agitation before they sighed and shook their head.

"Needless to say, had Charricthran not noticed what was going on and stepped in, Empyrean would be... gone. Hence the.. titchy...ness. Anyways."

They ruffled their feathers and offered a quick smile.

"Is there anything else you need?"

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MillieGriffin  Tairais • 2 years ago

As Millie listened to Sariel's little story she felt a little more empathy towards them, losing or almost losing loved ones was something she knew far too well. "I defendant understand how that can feel..." she commented under her breath.

She gave a small smile in return for theirs. "I think that's all, thank you very much."

She then resumed emptying her coat into the bag. All sorts of random items were pulled out of her coat, chemical bombs, first aid packs, tools, a mini-typewriter, rubix cube, old Halloween candy, books, dart gun, road flares, hunting knife, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, until the bag almost couldn't be shut. The only things she didn't want to put in the bag just yet was a big thermos of ginseng tea which she was going to drink, an electric torch which she thought was too insignificant to count, plus she had to make room for her boots, and some teeth guards to keep the other fighters from scraping against her sharp fangs and getting infected.

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Hyde without a Jekyll : These tiny brains were mass produced from where the beast/girl was from? That place must be extraordinary! Everyone must have thousands of tiny brains and know everything! Her eyes widened at the thoughts racing through her head.

"Does everyone have these where you're from?" She gestured towards the folder, "Where are you from? Is everyone there like you?"

The girl paused and her gaze drifted towards the ground as she muttered under her breath in embarrassment, "What's 'program'....and a 'computer'?" The tiny brain lady had said those words with such confidence it was as though she expected Alice to know them. Alice hadn't the faintest clue of what they were.)

MillieGriffin: Millie did her best to answer all of Alice's questions, " To program is to provide ( a computer or other machine ) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a particular task. A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form ( which is a language made of ones and zeros ), according to instructions given to it in a variable program. I'm not of this world nor time, but where I'm from about two thirds of the population at least has access to these things. And no, I am the first. . . and only one of my kind..." she flipped through the folder some more before finally finding the memory card she was looking for, "Ah, found it."

She swapped the cards in her phone and went to put the folder back in the duffle-bag. When she set it back in the bag she found her own overcoat in it, and it seemed to be wrapped around something to conceal whatever it was.

Odd... she thought.

As she unwrapped her coat her eyes widened in shock and horror of what the no-longer-concealed object was. It was a very strange sawn-off-rifle-looking machine, a metal hose protruded out of the top of the but of the rifle to some strange device about the size of a bum-bag( it even had a clip-on belt to strap onto), there were four buttons where the trigger should be one on the top, and the end of the barrel was shaped like a funnel and had no hole for bullets to come out of.

What the hell was Griffin thinking bringing that here!? she thought panicked as she quickly yanked her coat out and zipped up the bag to hide its contents.

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Alice's head rolled with the information the girl had pored upon it. Languages in ones and zeros, machines using electricity, and all access able to most people! Strangely, Alice found comfort in the idea of the beast/girl being the first and only one of her kind, but not out of terror. Instead, she enjoyed the commonality that the Society brought. The idea that no matter where or when you were from the Society would gladly take them in, outcast or no.

Millie swapped out the memory cards and walked over to rummage around in one of her bags. While she was doing this Alice eyed the machine that Millie had just finished fiddling with, attempting to see the "binary" and electricity powering it.

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As Alice fiddled with the machine the projector attachment came off the phone in her hands and she was now holding the two halves of the device.

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Alice blinked a few times in shock as the device broke in her hands.

"Uh oh..." She quietly whimpered, staring at the pieces in her hands.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie's ears picked up on the 'Uh-oh' and by association of what was in the bag she went redged.

" 'Uh-oh'...?" she echoed nervously as she turned towards her with a badly forced smile on her face, trying not to look suspicious, "What 'uh-oh', what's the 'uh-oh' for?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Between the terribly forced grin and girl's tone, Alice went ridged with fear as well.

"Uhhh....." She quickly hid the broken device behind her back, "Nothing!" A sheepish smile spread upon Alice's lips.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Oh... good..." she said still grinning.

They both sat awkwardly smiling at each other for a moment befor Millie finally broke the silence.

"*ahem* Well... if you're done looking at my phone I'll put it back on the table until it's time for the movie..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Umm...." The color drained from Alice's face and her grip tightened around what she assumed to be the phone.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I mean, we can't really have a movie without it, Aheheh..." Millie added awkwardly.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

"I uh..." Alice looked at the girl and then the ground sheepishly, "I think I broke it..." She brought the 'phone' pieces out from behind her back, unable to make eye contact with their owner.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie looked at the phone, and did her damndest not to laugh. All Alice did was detach the projector attachment on the phone. She looked up at Alice and asked, "Do you want to know how to fix it?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice looked up at the girl, tears in her eyes, "It can be fixed?"

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie started to feel bad for the girl but still wanted to laugh. She kept a straight face while she placed her hands over Alice's and brought the two pieces together. The powerful magnets in the attachment and phone started to attract and the device suddenly snapped together again.

"Voila!"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice's eyes widened at how it quickly and almost magically clicked back together, as though never broken.

"H-H-How did you do that?" She gasped.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Millie let a slight smile from on her face.

"Magnets." she explained with a bit of razzle-dazzle.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Magnets..." She repeated, her eyes grew wider at the sleek device.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie finally let a chuckle slip at the mesmurized look on Alice's face, "Aheheheheh, It's just an attachment, it's meant to come on and off. Though I'd still recommend you breaking it for real, since I can't really replace it now."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Right!" She nodded vigorously.

Just then a horn sounded overhead, bringing to mind the sound of conch shells from Earth. Shortly after it followed a booming voice he recognized as Kilanrund's.

"Soptloum, flom, ou co se ol emsoth, so Nerthenoon eam thomthleap to ethwo ilsheeth tosa Seackshout Thlel!"

Ladies, gentlemen, and those who are neither, the Nerthenoon will begin in five minutes at the Grand Arena!

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Ah..." Millie uttered in acknowledgement of the announcement, "I guess that everyone will be going to that then." she got up and set the cell phone back on the table.

"I think it's safe to leave this here, now all I have to do is... put the everything else away..." she glance at the cake she wrapped for Griffin, "and give this to my uncle."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Oh! I'll help!" Alice began to finish cleaning up the food and gift items, stuffing any leftover materials into her bag just in case someone may try to steal them.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

* * *

Soon the table was cleared, Millie made a few worried glances towards Alice as she stuffed everything in the duffle-bag, but soon the table was cleared with the exception of the cell phone and Griffin's cake piece.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"I think we can go now!" Alice grinned proudly at her speedily cleaning job. They had just enough time to find a few seats in the area.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie nodded as she picked up the cake piece for Griffin.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

With that the girls set off towards the arena.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Millie had picked up the duffle bag, hanging it on her shoulder as they started to laeve the room.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Noticing how much the girl was carrying compared to herself Alice felt bad.

"Let me help!" She good naturally implored as she snatched the duffel bag off of the movie master's shoulder.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie's hearts leaped up as the duffel bag was suddenly lifted off of her shoulders, "Ah, No you really don't have to!" she franticly blurted out trying not to look so panicked

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"It's okay! I don't mind!" Replied Alice cheerfully and completely ignorant of Millie's distress. She attempted to maneuver it off of the girl's arm and onto her own.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

The bag was a bit heavy due to the extra weight of the weapon under all the much lighter party stuff, which made it a little difficult for Alice to carry, and made Millie's anxiety grow as she tried not to look guilty.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice struggled with the bag but decently managed. There was no backing out now. However the heavy bag made Alice think. What was in it? Was it all the movie equipment?

"Hey Millie?" she eeked out, "Why's it so heavy?"

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"I-It must be everything you put in it." Millie lied, "I'll take it back for you."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

Alice's brow furrowed at this. She hadn't put anything in it. Alice even refrained from packing up the beast/girl's belongings, so to not break any of it for real.

Her eyes widened as Alice realized she was carrying the 'phone' and other precious equipment.

"You should take it." She quickly handed over the duffle bag.

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MillieGriffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Millie eagerly obliged, taking the bag away from her, and hung it over her shoulder again.

"Why don't you go ahead and find the others, I'll tag along soon." She offered.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Okay!" The girl nodded, "I'll make sure you have a seat!" With that she began making her way towards the arena.

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