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@rbdecepticon17 2 years ago

-Walks upto a microphone, that is lit up by a single circle of light-

Testing, testing. One, two, three. Is this thing on? Okay then.

-Takes a deep breath and looks down at the letter given to me by Mz. Hyde-

Hello everyone! I hope you all have a good day, whether your in school, college or simply at home waiting for the update, have fun and don't get upto any kind of mischief, okay?

-Stares down at the letter again-

Also don't touch any of Mz. Hyde's things while she's gone. That is all, everybody.

-From RB. X3

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Mz.Hyde Mod • 2 years ago

* Gets up on the stage, her eyes red and tired. Slowly remembering that RB is not apart of the group chat that she told she was going to get up early anyways and was going to post the new page Monday morning.*

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Can I touch your things now that you're here?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 2 years ago

* Pulls out gun.*

No. Nobody can touch my things. Ever.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

* holds up hands, backs away slowly*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago • edited

* Hela smirks as Astrid bumps into her, a knife glistening in her left hand.* Miss me?

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* lets out a yelp of surprise and spins around* Hela! Hi! Are going to try and kill me!?

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* A low chuckle rumbled in her chest like a growl, her smirk growing wider.* Oh no, Dr. Weir would have my head if I killed you... The look on your face is enough.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Well, I'm glad of that. *grins* Can't say I've missed you too much, but now that I know you won't murder me, I'm not displeased to see you.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

D'aww, not displeased to see me? That's so sweet... *She tucked the knife into her pocket with another chuckle.* I suppose it's the doctor you miss and not I?

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* shrugs* A little I guess. I liked being around her. But since I'm not unhappy to see you, I guess I can like being around you too.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Oh, well I can't let that happen. *Something cold and dark twinkled in her eyes.* Where's the fun in people enjoying your company?

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* shrugs again* Usually I get to feel like I'm an actual human being, not a warped, broken monster. I like that. *glances down at her pocket* Are you going to use that knife to ensure I don't enjoy your company?

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Not if I can help it... *She dipped a hand into the pocket to grasp the blade's handle.* But not to worry, I know plenty of other ways to make myself unwanted.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Okay. Are you going to start using them soon? As things are, we are still in eachothers company and I'm still terribly unbothered by yours.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Well, for a start... Beginning now, any word from you will result in punishment for the doctor, be it emotional or physical. *Her voice was cool, casual.*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he looked at her confused for a moment, then held up a finger, indicating for her to wait where she was while he ran off. He returned a few moments later with several pieces of paper and a pencil. He held up a paper with the words 'Why can't I speak' written on it*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* Hela gave a soft laugh, a smile tugging on her lips.* Because I'm afraid I was growing tired of your voice... and since cutting out your tongue isn't an option, this is the next best thing.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* scribbles 'I see' on paper. Then 'how long till you can stand my voice again'*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Oh, I don't know... a century or two. *She shrugged, though her eyes glinted with amusement.*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he considered carefully, then wrote 'That's not going to work. Can't I bargain down my time'*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* She grinned.* Depends on what you've got to offer.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he rolled his eyes and scribbled 'Nothing on my valuable on my person. In my room maybe'*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Then you best lead the way, O' Silent One. *She suggested with a tilt of her head.*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he quickly wrote and held up a piece of paper with the words 'this way, my lady' and an arrow pointing down the hall. He lead her to his room where he held up another paper saying 'just one moment', then walked in and closed the door behind him.

There were sounds of heavy items pushed across the floor and the rustling of fabric, interspersed with loud sneezing.

He opened the door again and motioned for Hela to step in.

A direct path let across the floor to his un-made bed in the far left corner of the room. The rest of the space was taken up by various crates, boxes and terrariums. All were in a rather thick layer of dust, except for a couple terrariums filled with faintly glowing blue slime.

On the bed, laid out on a black leather sheet were a varied assortment of items:

three green apples, seven syringes with milky liquid arranged in a circle, and a mummified horsehead.

He held up another piece of paper with an arrow pointing towards the items and the words 'take a look'*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* Hela entered the room with a brief glance over her shoulder, before going to examine the objects being offered.* What are these? What do they all do? *She gave Astrid a curious look.* Can I touch them?

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

* He took his time writing down his answer and handed the paper over to Hela for her to read.

'I'll answer those questions some other time perhaps, but given that if this goes according to plan, you're about to loose your memory of this entire day, I'm not going to start now'

Something soft and hairy dropped down on her shoulders and curled around her neck. The skin prickled and went numb were it touched her. The sensation quickly started over her arms and chest.*

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Elaina Hyde  Setae • 2 years ago

(*Leo the narrator appears behind Hela*

* Looks at Hela*

* slowly.. fades away*)

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago • edited

* Hela read the note once, then twice, her eyes going wide.* What... do you me-?

* Before she could finish, she felt the strange furry thing land on her, a shudder passing through her body as it wrapped around her neck.*

Ohgodnopleasedon'tdothistomeplease, make it stop, please!

* She couldn't breathe. Her heart pounded away in its attempt to deliver oxygen, but she still couldn't get enough air, couldn't move. Her whole body trembled with sheer, mindless terror.*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he walked over and quickly plucked the thing from her neck, a dark brown caterpillar a little over a foot long, that wrapped itself around his arm like a bracelet.

The prickling numbness continued to spread to the rest of her body. It began to feel heavy and unwieldy, her vision blurring at the edges*

Sorry, too late. Don't worry though *he assured her* You're not dying, or atleast you shouldn't be. You'll just be paralyzed for couple minutes.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* Some mix of a sob and a whimper came from her throat, the assurance doing little to calm her.*

P-Please...

* She appeared to be having trouble remaining upright, breathing ragged.*

P-Please, y-you c-can't...

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Well, it's a lot easier for me if I do to be honest.

* he moved the things on the leather sheet aside and nudged Hela towards the edge of the bed so she wouldn't land on the floor*

You've got to be real quick if you want to argue otherwise.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* She half fell, half lowered herself onto the edge of the bed, squeezing her eyes shut.*

Y-You c-can't t-take m-my m-memory, i-it's n-not r-right... P-Please... Y-You'll j-just b-be c-caught...

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he shrugged*

Got away with it before.

Besides, it's only your memory of today. Give or take. You'll just forget your promise to hurt Helen if I talked again.

* the world began to spin. Nearly all feeling was gone from Hela's body*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

I-I w-was n-never g-going t-to a-actually... I-I c-can't r-really h-hurt... L-Lewis w-wouldn't a-allow i-it...

* Pleasestopthispleaseletmegopleassdon'tdothis*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Oh, what a great time for you to mention that!" he exclaimed. He sighed and rubbed his neck. "I still have to go through with it now. Don't really want others finding out about this."

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

* Panic and desperation danced in her eyes.*

I-I w-won't b-breathe a-a w-word o-of i-it t-to a-anyone...! P-Please...! M-Mercy! I-I'll l-let t-the d-doctor o-out, a-anything!

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

* he picked up one of the syringes*

Still only really have your word for it in the end, don't I? What would actually keep you from telling if you wanted to?

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

I-If I-I d-did... y-you'd d-do t-this t-to m-me a-again...

* She shuddered at the thought, watching him pick up the syringe with another whimper of fear.*

P-Please d-don't d-do i-it, p-please, p-please, I-I'm b-begging y-you...! L-Let m-me g-go...!

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He considered, peering at her.

"Or I might do something else" he muttered under his breath. He put the syringe back on the bed.

"Alright. I'll leave your memory intact"

He fished another smaller syringe from his pocket, this one filled with completely clear liquid.

"Still going to have to jab you with a needle though"

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

She let out a shaky sigh of relief,

tears welling in her eyes as she closed them.

"W-What d-does t-that o-one d-do...?"

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Eh, just antivenom.

* he went to her side*

Sorry, I'm just going to... *he jabbed it into her thigh.*

The other stuff's supposed to be injected directly into the brain or spinal cord. Kind of why I wanted you to be paralyzed first.

* As the pain from of the needle began to subside, feeling slowly started to return to her body*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Hela winced, stretching as she regained control of her muscles, flexing her fingers.

"Y-You'd... r-really do that?"

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Yep. Or something for more painful. You can keep that in mind if you want.

* he sat down on a crate and started to pry the caterpillar of his wrist*

You're, ah, free to leave whenever you want. If you don't have any abuse or threats to make.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Hela nodded and left without a word, a bit wobbly though she blamed that on whatever paralyzing stuff Astrid had injected into her.

She went to her room, staying there for the remainder of the day.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(And scene.)

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

(Hooray! ^-^)

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

I did say that she said for no one to touch her stuff, Astrid. XD

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

In my defense, you technically said not to touch her things 'while she's gone'. You didn't mention the death penalty for touching in general.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

...Good point... XD

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Hi Mz. Hyde, glad to see that your awake. X3

How are you feeling today? :3

-Lots of hugs-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

Hello, sweetie. I'm doing ok.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Good to hear, i'm doing pretty well. X3

Sooooo what is that group chat thingy you mentioned? :3

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

It's a giant group chat comprised of myself and other narrators.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Oooooooh that sounds fun! A new place to corrupt with sin! XD

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

I could invite you if you'd like; however, most of us are in North American timezones. Except for Millie.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

If you wouldn't mind. What is the chat on? :3

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

Hangouts.

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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

(Continuation for the never ending Field Trip Rp! I hope you see this, 86, because I still can't tag.)

86:

"I think that might be best," he agreed with a nod.

"Is she prone to nightmares as well?"

Me:

"Not n-nearly so much as I am," She answered, then paused.

"Though that could be because she always forgets to sleep..." Hela added with the slightest trace of good humor.

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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

(Finally got ahold of a computer to tag with! :D Jekyll1886 )

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

A small chuckle.

"Could be."

He regarded Hela, unsure whether the shift to Helen required the serum or could be accomplished without it.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She sat in silence for a moment, her gaze flickering to the bathroom door then back to Lewis.

"I..." began Hela uncertainly, tapping a finger lightly against the side of her leg, "...could go and... let the doctor out now... if you'd like..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"It's at your discretion, Hela. You've still..." he checked his pocket watch on the bedside, "twenty-eight minutes remaining, technically."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Oh, nearly half an hour... I suppose I can stay for at least some of that." decided Hela, before falling silent again. Then she chuckled to herself and wiped at her face.

"Y'know, any other time, I wouldn't be nearly so ready to give up the reins."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I...understand," he said after a moment.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Her head tilted to one side.

"Understand what, Weir? You sound almost like you're making an apology..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Do I?" he asked, mildly surprised, voice calm.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Just a bit, but," She lifted her shoulder in a half shrug, "I've been wrong before."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He shrugged in return.

"Just empathy, I think. For your situation."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Another chuckle, though it didn't hold any malice.

"I've certainly got a Hell of a situation on my hands," She admitted quietly, "This wasn't at all how I expected things to turn out."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Do you mean on this excursion?" he asked, just wishing to be clear.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Yeah... all the chaos of yesterday and tonight." She let out a weary sigh.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Mm," he concurred. "You can say that again."

Silence.

"Though," he wondered aloud, regarding her, "I am curious how you thought things would turn out."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well, for one, I thought I'd enjoy it more," said Hela, brushing her free hand against her throat, "No offense to you, seeing how this is coming out of your pocket and not mine, but... I think I might regret all of this..." She gestured to the room around them. "...more than anything else."

"Never making that deal with you would've saved me... No, saved us both a lot of trouble..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Well..." he reflected, putting a hand to his chin, "to be fair, Hela, I did have some enjoyable things planned for us. It's simply that your running away pre-empted them. And led to everything that followed.

"I--Henry--wanted to take you to Kibble Palace. Beautiful gardens there. As they're covered, you can see them rain or shine. Lovely tearoom close by, too.

"Later, I'd hoped you and I--Edward--might go on the hunt together. Or at least do a bit of parkour.

"Ah well," he sighed. "No sense rehashing it, I suppose. Can't get back time past," he shrugged.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"I know, I know, I ruined everything..." She muttered with a grimace, covering her face with her hand, "I should've known everything would go to Hell... Probably serves me f*cking right, nearly dying for the twentieth time in a row..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"There's no...'right or wrong' about it, Hela," he said in a manner both gentle and matter-of-fact. "Simply action and reaction. Newton's law." He considered. "Or a butterfly flapping its wings in Hyde Park and causing a typhoon.

"Still, your idea itself was a sound one--the 'deal', I mean. Just ran into a bit of a snafu this time." He looked at her meaningfully. "A bump in the road. That's all."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Funny how often I run into those, the second I try things on my own," said Hela, sighing and looking away, "It's like the whole world's conspiring against me, sometimes."

"Of course, that's to be expected... I'm a Hyde, after all. My mere existence is a crime worthy of the death penalty." She added, her voice sharp with a resigned sort of bitterness.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hela, it's just a learning curve. That's all.

"You do recall how many mistakes I made on my first one. Not to mention you're having to navigate a culture unfamiliar to you.

"Mistakes will happen. You learn from them. You go on. When possible, you do research ahead of time. Plan things out. You'll learn to better think on your feet. Just takes time and experience.

"As to the death penalty...I dare say the world would seek it due to the homicides we've committed over the fact that we exist, though this particular dimension does make me wonder sometimes," he admitted ruefully with a slight roll of his eyes.

"Closed-minded arseholes," he muttered under his breath.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She seemed to take comfort in his words, letting out a short laugh at the curse.

"I have wondered myself if Hastie and the others would have still been so quick to grab the torches and pitchforks if I had been a bit more... elegant in my first introductions."

A shrug. "It probably wouldn't have helped much, with how the doctor talked about me."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"'Never get a second chance to make a first impression," shrugged Lewis.

"Either way, it's water under the bridge. Both you and your counterpart can only go from here. From now.

"When we return to the Society, what do you think would be an effective strategy in ensuring its members will shield you from any torch-wielding mobs rather than show them in?" He asked the question quite seriously.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Err..." Hela frowned, her brow furrowing. "I suppose refraining from attempting to kill or harm anyone would be a good start... but other than that, I'm not sure."

She thought for a moment longer and gave him a hesitant smile.

"Blackmail, maybe?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

At her blackmail quip, he chuckled even as he briefly put his palm to his forehead.

"Oh, Hela..." He smiled as his eyes met hers. "Only as a last resort," he said with a wink.

"In all seriousness, not killing nor hurting them is a good start. Unfortunately, so's not scaring them, either, at least till you've gained their trust and you're sure they can take a joke. Tempting as it is," he admitted with a small grin.

I had a wee little slip-up there with Alice, when she ran. And she'll never trust me now, he thought with chagrin.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Right..." She grinned slightly, nodding. "No frightening the Lodgers, no matter how skittish they may be."

"I'll try my best, but I seriously doubt 'trust' is something I'm going to be getting for a very long time...if ever."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Alice likes you," he said with a shrug. "That's a start."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Ah, well... that's just because she insisted on teaching me the art of torture, since I was apparently 'killing people wrong'," She chuckled, rolling her eyes, "And I wasn't going to pass up an opportunity where someone not only encouraged me to commit murder, but even showed me how to improve."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Might be wrong. Might be right. Depends upon the situation. If you've not secured the location, taking the time to torture is more likely to get you caught. Best to make assurance doubly sure. And to save it for someone whom you truly loathe, else it will lose its impact on you, over time."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Do you speak from experience, doctor?" She asked curiously, tilting her head to the side. "And...you don't seem too surprised that Alice would do that sort of thing."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

To her first question, he nodded.

"Boredom is a loathsome thing."

He considered her second.

"Well, as I've said...it does pay to do a bit of research, when one can," he remarked. The outer corner of his right eyebrow and the left corner of his mouth raised ever so slightly, simultaneously.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She blinked at him for a moment then shook her head, laughing softly.

"You really are something, Lewis, you know that?" commented Hela, offering the knife she still held, "I really ought to ensure I don't make an enemy out of you."

"And... it is time I get going, is it not?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He accepted the weapon, set it aside, and nodded to her statement.

As to her question, he checked his pocket watch.

"So it is."

He looked back to her, his mood equal parts fond and intrigued.

"See you later, Hela."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Seeya, doc." She gave a lazy sort of wave as she walked to the bathroom, picking up Helen's waistcoat as she went and glancing back with a half grin. "Do try and keep Helen from doing anything self-destructive."

And with that, she disappeared behind the closed door.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He returned the half-smile and nodded.

"Will do."

When she'd shut the door, he put on his gloves and wiped where his fingers had touched the butt of the knife. He wrapped it carefully and stowed it away in his luggage so that Helen wouldn't feel more guilt upon seeing it.

This done, he laid the gloves aside, got back into bed, and waited.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

The shift from Hela to Helen was swift, if not less painful, and whatever sounds the girls made were easily muffled by a pillow.

Several minutes passed, then Helen finally emerged from the bathroom fully dressed, her steps hesitant.

"Good morning, Lewis," She smiled self-consciously and sat on the edge of the bed across from him, fiddling with the cuff of her shirt. "How... was everything?"

Despite having splashed her face a few times with the cool water she found, she couldn't fully shake her drowsiness.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Good...morning, technically," returned Lewis from his bed. "Though I'm afraid it's not as late as usual," he explained. "Hela simply couldn't sleep for nightmares, and, as we've passed over into your time slot..." He shrugged apologetically, palms upturned. "I do hope that's alright."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Oh, I don't mind at all," assured Helen, smiling a touch wider, "It just gives me more time to enjoy here, before we head back to the Society."

She rubbed her arm and forced back a yawn. "Though some tea wouldnt hurt, if you know where to get it... I'd just like to hear about what all I missed, first."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He yawned, covering his mouth.

"A good idea," he concurred, pushing the covers off.

"I can go fetch us some, if you like," he offered, rising.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

A frown flickered across her face and quickly vanished.

"That would be wonderful, thank you." She decided with a nod, crossing her ankles as she ignored the impulse to stand as well. "Will you be long?"

Helen grimaced at the sound of her own voice--it was far too formal for Lewis, he didn't deserve to hear such polite dispassion after all he had done to help her--but the expression lasted only a moment.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Back in two shakes," he said, pulling on his coat over his nightclothes and donning his shoes.

* * *

He returned with tea and biscuits on a serving tray, and set it down on the table.

"You take sugar or milk?" he asked, pouring Helen a cup.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Just sugar, please," smiled Helen, a little tension draining from her shoulders at his return.

She hadn't moved from her spot on the bed.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He added sugar and stirred, brought the cup to her, then fixed himself one.

He took off his shoes, and put away his coat.

"What's on your mind, Helen?" he asked as he brought over the plate of biscuits and set it on the nightstand between them.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen nodded her thanks and took a sip of tea with her eyes shut, taking a moment to breathe.

"Ah, well..." She opened her eyes again, blushing faintly as she looked at him. "I was wondering exactly how long a 'shake' might be... and what Hela got up to yesterday."

She bit her lip. "She hasn't said a word this morning, which is... unusual enough by itself, but... I don't think she's even listening to me right now and that's downright concerning."

Worry creased her forehead as she took another sip of her drink. "I-I just want everything to be okay."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Ah," said Lewis, sipping his tea. "She's likely just tired. We had rather a full day yesterday, and she didn't sleep well besides."

He dunked a biscuit and ate it.

"Quite a lot happened, but I think we've reached an understanding, so there is that."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I'm happy to hear it." She kept her tea in hand, though she had stopped drinking, and cleared her throat lightly.

"Was it... a good sort of busy?" Her eyes searched his expression, full of unvoiced questions.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"It had its ups and downs, I do admit. Especially for your counterpart. Glasgow is... Well, let's just say there are good parts of town, and bad parts of town. She happened to run off into a bad one, so Edward made an unscheduled appearance at Henry's request, to keep her from going into an even worse one."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I see..." said Helen softly, doing her best to keep her tone light, "Did, uh, her and Edward get along well?" She gave an almost apologetic smile. "I've heard she's usually against any sort of company... though I wouldn't mind meeting him for myself, if we have the time. And only if it's alright with you, of course," She added quickly, flashing another smile as her cheeks darkened.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I think she simultaneously admires and fears me--er, Edward--unless I miss my guess," he stated. "I will admit it's my way in that state to test people. Hela's no exception."

He drank more tea.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

At that, she tilted her head to the side and smiled. "Oh, what sort of tests? Or should I wait to find out for myself?"

Trust me, you won't want to do that.

Helen blinked then glanced down, her gaze becoming unfocused.

Good morning, Hela. I was beginning to think you'd be away all day.

A ripple of irritation. Cut the nicities and listen to me. Edward is not someone you should spend time around.

Why do you say that? She frowned at her teacup. He's only Lewis in a different light... He's still the same man who took you to the park and kept me company on the train.

Yeah, well, he's also the same man who strangled me.

Disbelief shadowed her face. Strangled? But, surely he wouldn't--

Suddenly, she couldn't breathe. A hand gripped her throat, preventing the passage of air, though her fear alone would've been enough to choke her. Desperate pleas spilled from her mouth, but he was merciless, uncaring, even as her vision faded to black.

Helen shuddered, her eyes squeezed shut as she clutched her cup of tea with trembling hands. "O... Oh..."

Her counterpart gave the mental equivalent of grimace. Yeah...

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Helen?" asked Lewis, concern on his face. "What's wrong?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I-I..." She swallowed hard and carefully set her cup on the bedside table, doing her best not to spill. "H-Hela's just... s-sharing some memories of Edward..."

Helen wouldn't look at him, letting out a shaky breath. "C-Caught me off guard, f-for a second."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"I should imagine, if it's the worst incident.

"Understand, Helen," he reassured, "you've not warranted that treatment, based on your behavior, even were I in that state.

"Whereas, as Henry's words seemed to be lost on Hela, Edward resorted to a...physical approach.

"Also tested whether she truly wanted to live, despite past actions so short-sighted as to be self-destructive. And whether she was the type to beg and plead or to stand strong."

He sipped his tea.

"Should you wish to interact with 'Edward', I imagine the approach would be a verbal one. Not that you have to, mind," he was quick to add. "By contrast, Hela had actually requested Edward's presence, though I grant it did come a bit early."

"In any case," he said, shaking his head, "it was quite a night."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"A-Ah... That... that makes sense." Her gaze flickered to him and she clasped her hands together in her lap. "T... Thank you for t-telling me..."

She took a moment to breathe, focusing on settling her nerves.

"I... I think I'd still like to... see you in that state," decided Helen after a moment, managing to sound rather determined despite the quivering in her voice, "I trust you to do what's best for me, even if it's... not exactly a conventional approach."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He nodded.

"I...appreciate that, Helen," he said with a warm smile.

"Just let me know when you'd like to."

He took another biscuit.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well, what kind of granddaughter would I be if I didn't love you for who you are?" She replied fondly and mirrored his smile.

Helen seemed content to simply watch him eat, her cup forgotten on the bedside.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He finished the biscuit and exhaled contentedly.

He noticed her cup.

"Oh, your tea's getting cold, Helen," he said, wanting to be helpful.

"By the by, is there more you wish to know? About last night or just in general," he offered.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She blinked. "Oh, right!" She picked up the cup without drinking from it, her smile turning briefly sheepish.

"I... have been wondering if anyone was harmed, in last nights events... I won't hold it against you if someone was," She continued quickly, "But I would like to... to know."

Her gaze was distant. "It helps keep my imagination from cooking up something far worse."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"You certainly have a right to know," he acknowledged.

He thought a moment, running through the previous night's events in his mind.

"Hela ended the life of a gang member..." he said as gently as he could, "whose mates then sought revenge."

A pause.

"Edward slew two of them, as well as a reverend and his wife," he said, looking off to the side as he tilted his head briefly. "Oh. And a handyman," he added as an afterthought.

"In all fairness," he said, returning his gaze to Helen, "the latter three were trafficking runaways into sexual slavery. And the former two were murderers themselves.

"The youth Hela killed had also taken a life, for what it's worth," he said, almost apologetically. "He'd doubtless have taken more, given time and opportunity."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Helen was quiet for a long while, absorbing the information.

"Six people dead," She finally observed, "Six criminals..."

She rubbed her eye and exhaled heavily, suddenly weary. "How old was the boy?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Eighteen, perhaps nineteen," said Lewis. "A man, in this era. Though I used 'youth' in deference to yours."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

A grimace. "God, that's so..." She trailed off and sighed again. "What's done is done, I suppose. I just can't imagine..."

Her gaze hardened as she was sure to look him in the eye. "If you don't mind, I think I'm ready to meet Edward."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Very well," said Lewis. "But do get your share of the tea and biscuits first," he advised her. "They'll all disappear otherwise."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen nodded and took a biscuit from the plate, nimbling on it.

"I'll be fine, with this," She told him, smiling faintly.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Weir nodded, and returned the smile.

He considered.

"Say, do you wish to witness the shift, or should I do it elsewhere?" he asked.

Glancing at his nightclothes, he chuckled.

"And, ought I change clothes, or will you be fine with this?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"It's really all up to you, though..." She sipped her tea, ignoring the fact it had gone cold. "I will admit I'm very curious to see what the shift looks like, as I haven't really been able to watch my own." A soft laugh. "And God knows the movies never get it right..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hell, Helen, I could do a shift all the way from 'Henry', if you like. Give you the full picture," he said with a smile. "At whatever speed you please."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Really?" She perked up with a grin. "That would be fantastic, thank you!"

"Uh... I suppose any speed would be fine by me; do whatever you think is best," She said, unable to stop beaming.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Right then," said Lewis, standing.

He gradually turned up the gaslights, then moved to the foot of the space between the two beds so Helen could have an unobstructed view.

"I'll do a quick one to 'Henry' and a slower pace to 'Edward'. I imagine these nightclothes will give you a better sense of the physiological variations than my regular clothing would," he remarked.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"A solid plan," commented Hela, nodding, "And, uh... thank you, again. For doing this."

She watched him eagerly, a small part of her praying he wouldn't think her rude.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"My pleasure, Helen."

The shift to Henry was swift as an eye-blink and smooth as silk.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Her head tilted to one side and she blinked, giving a small wave.

"Hello again, doctor," She greeted and giggled quietly.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

He chuckled.

"Helen," he returned with a smile.

Then he took a breath.

Focused.

Began the change the other direction. Slowed it enough that the transition was able to be taken in by the naked eye, yet not so slow as to lose all sense of flow.

Kept his gaze on Helen.

"I find the colors at play in the iris particularly noteworthy," he explained, even as his voice underwent a gradually perceptible shift. "In the first days of unscheduled changes, they were a very good outward indicator...not that I needed one."

The slide in form continued, Helen witnessing what Hela had the previous day.

"Still, the scientist in me couldn't help but observe."

Another laugh. A further shift.

"And the narcissist couldn't tear his gaze from his own reflection."

He now looked the way she was accustomed to seeing him every day.

"This is the halfway point," he remarked.

Then the point was passed, the green retreating even more from his eyes.

"Vocal changes are interesting, too," he said, his voice deepening further. "Loads of testosterone released."

A smile skirting the edge of unwholesomeness.

"Among other things."

As the process neared its conclusion, his amused air morphed into one of detachment. A coldness crept into his gaze as he stared at Helen.

At last, he looked like 'Edward': Darker, longer hair. A dusky, sallow complexion. Different facial features. A younger body, wirily muscled.

Eyes which seemed to pierce the very soul.

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Tairais • 2 years ago

(( chatterghosts *waves*

In the two seconds of silence before Elias began to scream, he felt his heart seize and burn and hope he wouldn't allow himself to forgive. It was a petty thought, but wasn't he allowed that by now? There was only so much apologies could do. It wasn't as if they couldn't bring back loved ones.

And for a moment, that much really was true - for that moment, he seethed, heart swelling with lividity, voice rising to a loud yell with not a single trace of absolution for Richard.

"You're sorry for yourself, you selfish pr*ck!"

But after that one, suspended moment, the anger bubbled away, and weariness swept into its place.

His shoulders dropped.

"I...know you are."

He was too.

"I am too." ))

Richard hadn't managed to stifle the flinch that followed Elias' angry outburst, but he had managed to stifle the keening cry that had threatened to bubble up as Elias' shoulders had drooped.

He wasn't sorry for himself- he had lost nothing, truthfully. He couldn't pretend Artemis' death hadn't hurt, wasn't still hurting, but he had been creating scar tissue in his heart for as long as he could remember, and had been preparing to do so ever since the terribly simple letter, in his terribly neatened room, in terribly familiar handwriting.

(And for that time being, he was able to pretend the things he thought were true when he said he hadn't lost much. Later, he'd poke and prod and the so-called scar tissue and find it wasn't half so defensible as he thought, tearing a hole into his bleeding heart.

That would come later, though. How soon of a later was up to this single conversation.)

Elias had lost family. Again. All too shortly after the loss of his mother. In a way possible more brutal than the first- and he was desperately thankful that Elias hadn't seen Artemis' body the way he had.

Artemis had lost everything. A future, a life. Everything of his that would have come, every action that would have shaped the world for better of for ill. His patients had lost a doctor, and so very many had lost a dear friend.

The world had lost a kind soul, and the world would mourn.

Richard had lost nothing by comparison.

He opened his mouth and just as quickly closed it, gritting his jaw and looking away.

He turned his palms up, supplicating, offering.. what?

Whatever he could give. Whatever he could do to help, to heal, to help to heal.

What could he do?

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 2 years ago

He continued on at the absent response, voice trembling as he rambled blindly and without aim. He wasn't yelling, thankfully. "And even now, you're-- you're putting up walls! Jesus Christ, you've been conscious for five minutes and you're already closing up because I just could not possibly understand all of you, honest you! My brother just died, Richard, the least you could do is start being honest!"

He groaned and rubbed at his face. "Who killed him? Who were those people, who really? Why did they take your leg? God, I--"

A steadying breath.

"Just - tell me one thing, Richard, it's over now and Artemis is dead, but you owe me an answer. And don't--" a halfhearted, angry gesture to him- "-- don't try to lie and make it easier, don't- don't hide away and pretend I can't see it because you don't think I'll understand- because I am sick of that, just-- I want one honest answer from you, where you're not hiding under fifty layers of shame and- and melodrama."

The question he wanted to ask among so, so many others had twisted his stomach and gnawed at the gaping space in his heart and mind, at Artemis' bed, at once-pleasant memories. He ached for that part of him back, but as long as he lingered on the thought, he couldn't even begin to retrieve it.

He stared at him now, his face alarmingly blank. "Could I have stopped this? At all? Arriving earlier, not getting shunned out by you in the first place, dying or staying with Arty or-- anything, anything at all, could I have..."

His throat closed up, the mounting exhaustion and stress and anger cracking out as tears between his eyelids and down his cheeks.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

Something cracked inside Richard.

Several things cracked, including his composure and his voice. Words tumbled out of these fissures and bled hurt and loathing of so, so many things. Himself, the loss of a good, beautiful life, the inability to fix anything, the sensation that something was still wrong, terribly wrong, and the utter heartbreak he'd thought himself safe from.

He'd lived through it four, five, six- countless times already. Why wasn't it enough? What sadistic game was Fate contorting its strings into?

He did not shout, though he wanted to desperately. If he started shouting, started screaming, he would have never stopped.

"I am trying to protect us both. Honest me is what got ou- your brother killed. Honest me thought that making friends with a pair of cannibalistic serial killers with a penchant for mentoring strays with knives was a good idea because they seemed charming and the best way to keep me safe. Honest me lost their f*cking leg as the main course to your brother's last supper-"

His words caught on choked-back sobs, on the glass lining and choking his throat, tearing it to ribbons.

"Honest me knows that there was nothing you could have done, because in the end, it was Artemis' kindness that worked against him. He would have lived if it was not for me, for my mere existence. I as good as killed him myself Elias and that is why I build walls. Is that the honesty you wanted? If we are to continue being honest, allow me to say I could not kill Hannibal and Will if you asked me to. They were- are family. If I had restrained myself from eliminating a threat preemptively, Hannibal and Will would never have known that I cared for you, and subsequently, Artemis with such terrifying, honest depth. He would have lived if I was not honest with people."

He drew in a slow, shuddering breath, releasing it just as slowly as he slumped forward, burying his face in- not his hands, not his, remnants, vestiges- his hands for a handful of seconds before meeting Elias' eyes again.

The pearls of pain rattling in his chest were all too easy to see, now. Even if only one eye held the true light of life in it, every faint crease on his face spoke volumes.

He turned his hands over again, halfway reaching out for something they both desperately needed, burying his fear under the pain, listening to it rattle somewhere distantly.

"There was nothing you could have done, Elias. Nothing either of us could have done."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 2 years ago

Elias stared elsewhere as his vision distorted with tears, hollow stomach finally feeling heavy. Drawing his legs to his chest and wrapping his arms around himself, he only briefly wondered if he looked as much like a child as he felt.

Sniffling into his knees, however, he found himself not minding. He could use the comfort.

"Th-"

He flinched away from his original words.

"That's..all I wanted to know."

That was a fairly magnificent lie, but as long as he was locked in, he had all the time in the world.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

Richard was silent for many long moments, the quiet filled with gently aching teeth. Things were numbing at the edges again. Somehow, despite this, he managed to get to his own two feet and cross the distance between him and Elias.

Thankfully, Charricthran had brought him some of his own clothes to wear. A sweater and a pair of trousers were much more dignified than a hospital nightgown, and while there was some amusement in the latter's mental image, he much preferred to not look singularly odd.

He sat next to Elias and bit the inside of his cheek to keep his own tears from falling as he embraced him, expecting rejection but needing so desperately to try and fix some part of this gods-forsaken mess.

(They were not his hands touching Elias, they didn't have a right-)

A first step considered, then taken.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 2 years ago

Elias was in no place to deny honest comfort, or where it came from - he buried his face in Richard's shoulder and sobbed. He cried for his brother and for his mother, for the nights that had come, that would come and wouldn't. He cried because the world was unfair and people were unjust.

It was cathartic, in a way.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

Richard closed his eye and tucked Elias' head under his chin, drawing him close.

He did some weeping of his own, though as many of his displays of emotion were, it was silent. The silence did not diminish the weight of the act, nor did it erase the tears streaming down his face, but it was silent nonetheless, save for the occasional hitching breath.

He wept for a family that was't his, he wept for the family that had been his, and he wept for the ache of an idea that would never be able to reach that particular configuration he had so desperately hoped for.

Given his past, he really shouldn't have been surprised, but he wept, and he held Elias as he did the same, simultaneously the ship on a tumultuous sea and the anchor keeping it grounded. They were both identically different.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 2 years ago

For a moment, the grief inside him was dampened.

For a moment, Elias didn't forget he was sad - he simply remembered how it felt to be...happy.

And then that moment passed, and he remembered Artemis was still dead.

He bowed his head appreciatively as he untangled himself from Richard, giving him a light pat on the arm. "That's enough of..that."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

The brief comfort he'd found quickly slipped away again, and Richard buried the quiet flicker of hurt that followed under the guise of looking down at his hands.

A foolish move in hindsight, considering the delayed shock of seeing the hands Will had attached to him promptly sent a needles-and-glass feeling scraping down his throat and into his stomach.

(They weren't his hands, how much of his identity was truly his if it could be changed so easily? His hair wasn't his either- altered to fit the image of another, not his, not his not his not his. He wasn't his it had happened again, everything was happening ag-)

He shoved it aside after a moment of stifling quiet, a single moment of frozen posture the only indication that something had been afoot.

Silence crept like vines on the detritus of the forest floor, softly choking the certainty out of him.

What now?

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((RBDECEPTICON17 Shall we continue?))

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Jamie stared wide eyed at Alice, before she turned her gaze back to the cute blonde, a frown coming to her lips at the knowledge.

'Not again. Why are the good ones always taken and the bad ones left for me to deal with?' The older sexologist thought to herself, as she lowered her head into her hands.

Hyde without a Jekyll

Alice watched the woman go down.

She did fancy rose. The girl thought with a bit of triumph.

Her gaze then drifted towards her friend to see what she made of this mess if she was aware of what had unfolded at all.

RBDECEPTICON17

But the blonde sexologist, unfortunately, did not see or hear any of what had just occured between Alice and Jamie, yet when she turned around to look at the two, she quickly noticed that the older sexologist looked upset.

And being the sweet woman she was, Rose quickly rushed over to Jamie, kneeled down in front of her, and then softly asked:

"Are you okay, Jamie? Is something wrong?"

Hyde without a Jekyll

Alice remained silent, allowing Jamie to speak for herself. Whatever fib or truth the woman might say was for her to decide.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

But to both Rose and Alice's surprise, the older sexologist stood up and stormed out of the room, silently upset as she stormed off into her room and then slammed the door hard behind her.

Rose stared wide eyed at Jamie, watching her leave the room.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago • edited

Similarly, Alice also stared wide eyed, even jumping a tad when the door slammed shut.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

But after a moment, the blonde sexologist frowned, before she let out a quiet sigh and sat down next to her friend, clearly concerned about Jamie.

"Did I do something wrong, Alice?" She asked the other lodger, upset and concerned.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"No." Alice shook her head. She was unsure of how to explain what had happened. Was it even her place to explain it?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose slowly turned her head, her eyes looking up at Alice, an expression of desperation and concern upon her pretty face.

"Please Alice...tell me what happened." The blonde quietly begged.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

The girl glanced between her friend and the ground unsure of what to say. After a moment she locked eyes with Rose.

"Jamie fancies you." She stated plainly, though there was an undertone of embarrassment.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

And in an instant, Rose's face was completely covered by a dark and surprised blush, her eyes wide and her mouth agape, while she flinched away in shock.

"S-She does? B-But what about L-Lady Venom?" The blonde sexologist stuttered out.

(Tell her the truth, Alice...pwease. :3)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

At Rose's blush, Alice turn a shade of red on her own. No doubt her friend was even more uncomfortable than she was.

"That's what I told her." the girl answered almost pleading with her friend, "I mentioned Lady Venom and then she..." Alice's gaze shifted ground-wards again, "...and then she stormed out."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Alice. Tell her the truth. Now.)

Rose's expression slowly morphed into one of concern and worry again, yet it came from not only the state Jamie was in...but also over Lady Venom.

Her head lowered, and the blonde playing with her fingers in her lap, she curiously and sadly muttered.

"Have you heard from Lady Venom recently? I haven't seen her in quite some time now."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago • edited

Alice shook her head, "I haven't seen her since when we first met her."

She looked at her friends state with concern.

((*confused noises*))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Abotu Lady Venom. Tell Rose what's happened to Lady Venom. We can't get the romance going if Rose is still fixed on Lady Venom. Does that make sense? :3)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

((Alice has no clue what happened to lady vendom. She hasn't seen her sense they first met, when Rose first met her. She's got no clue that Lady Venom has disappeared.))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Oh...okay then...sorry about the confusion, HJ.)

"...do you think i'll ever see her again?" Rose quietly asked, her heart aching at the question, that had been looming over her for months, for her love for the woman had been slowly dying.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"How long as she been gone?" Alice asked. If it was a few days or weeks, perhaps her friend was over reacting? They do say that absence makes the heart grow fonder after all.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"A few months..." Rose sadly answered.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"A few months!?" Alice repeated, shocked.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose only nodded, tears coming to her emerald eyes.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"Do you know where she is? Did she say where she was going? Have you heard anything from her?" The questions flowed from the girl's mouth as her worry for Rose steadily grew.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Only a letter...and that was ages ago...i've heard nothing from her since." The poor blonde sadly answered, a few tears rolling down her face.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"What did the letter say?" Any hope is better than no hope.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose quietly stood up, walked over to her desk, and then pulled open one of said desk's drawers. The letter resided within the drawer, yet ever since she had got it...Rose had never built up the courage to read it.

The blonde sexologist picked the letter up with her shaking hands, before she walked back over to her bed and sat down next to her friend, eyes fixated upon the unopened letter.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

Alice's gaze drifted to the letter as she sat quietly waiting for her friend to open, and read it.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

And after a few minutes, that felt like an eternity for both women, Rose slowly and shakily opened Lady Venom's envelope, and then slowly and shakily pulled the letter out.

Her heart was racing in her chest, as she read the letter, addressed to Rose, in her head.

The letter read thusly:

'To my sweet friend,

I know that this will pain you deeply, Rose. But myself and many others had to leave the city. None of us were safe in London anymore. You have served me well in the months that we have known one another, and though I will never seen you again, I am writing this letter to tell you that you did fantastically. You amazed me at every turn, Rose.

And while you may try to find me...please do not.

I know that you love me, i've known for quite some time. I also know that you will continue to yearn for me. But please, if you will do anything for me, please move on. Forget about me and do not dare try to find me.

That is my final order to you, Miss Knowles.

Yours Sincerly,

Lady Venom.'

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago • edited

Alice remained silent reading, and then rereading the letter. No doubt her friend was hurting.

Slowly and cautiously the girl put her arm around Rose.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose read the letter multiple times, tears streaming down her face as small and sorrowful sobs escaped past her wobbling lips.

And then after a few more reads, she dropped the letter and envelope, and then hugged Alice tightly, crying and sobbing sadly into her shoulder.

The blonde sexologist hadn't noticed the photo that had fallen out of the envelope.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

Alice held her friend for a long time. She had no words, no inkling of what to do or say.

Eventually her gaze drifted to the ground and the photo that laid upon it.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose continued to cry in her friend's arm, while her poor heart shattered in her chest.

Lady Venom was gone now...there love wasn't meant to be.

The picture appeared to be of one single person, yet the photo seemed to have been taken without the person's permission. It was a mysterious and creepy man.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

Alice drew her friend closer, wrapping both her arms around the blonde. All the while her brow furrowed at the strange man.

Had that picture always been there? Was it Rose's? Who was he?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

After a few minutes, Rose finally calmed down, now letting out only little sad whimpers every so often, while she was wrapped up in Alice's embrace.

But from the corners of her eyes...she finally saw the picture on the floor.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

Slowly Alice pulled away from her friend now that Rose had calmed down.

Seeing her gaze was also fixed upon the odd picture, Alice carefully brought it up.

"Is that your's?" She asked pointing to the photograph.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

The blonde sexologist shook her head.

"N-No...i-it's not mine." Rose stuttered out, as she stared down at the picture.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"That's odd..." Alice bent down and picked up the miniature.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose continued to stare at the man in the picture. He looked really creepy.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

She turned over the slip of paper hoping to find some clue as to it's origin and meaning.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

'Do not trust him.'

It was written upon the back of the photo, the words and the photo unsettling Rose to her very core, as she took the photo out of Alice's hands, looking it over.

"Lady Venom must have taken this photo. But why of this man specifically?" The blonde sexologist muttered, confused and curious.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago • edited

Rose must of identified the hand writing as Lady Venom's but that lead to more questions than answers.

"I don't know." Alice shook her head, "I don't even know who he is. But if that came in the letter she left you..." she looked at Rose, "....maybe he's the reason Lady Venom left."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Rose stared down at the man; old, sinister and unaware of the photo being taken, and her gaze slowly hardened with anger.

If what Alice was saying was actually true...then this mysterious man was to blame.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

"Or maybe she left you that picture for some other reason?" Alice continued shaking her head, "Either way, I think you should take note of Lady Venom's warning, just in case you ever meet him."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Brilliant foreshadowing, HJ. XD)

"Good idea, Alice. I'll go check on Jamie later today." The blonde muttered softly, her expression slowly softening as she got to her feet, grabbed the letter and envelope, and then walked back over to her desk, silent.

She placed the letter and picture back into the envelope, and then placed the envelope back into the drawer, not uttering a single word aloud.

'I'll move on for you, Lady Venom...just please be okay out there...for me.'

-The End-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

(( I do try! XD

That was a great RP! I can't wait to see what happens next! :D ))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Just keep an eye on Griffin's rp and you'll find out. X3)

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(*since)

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(*even)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

((Thank you! :) ))

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(( Any time ^u^ ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Jekyll1886 I believe it's your turn))

Miss-Dreamerkat

Kito jumped hair rising up and poofing out. "Alice said you knew someone that could help me know what happened to my village."

Hyde without a Jekyll

When Weir sat down Alice wrapped her legs around the chair and when he pulled out the odd device she eyed it with smothered curiosity.

Kito knew what he needed more than she did, best let him do the talking.

Miss-Dreamerkat

Kito explained his story and what happened to him. He explained what he had been experiencing lately and the hopeful solution that could be achieved. (Tag Lewis for me.)

Jekyll1886

Harry Jekyll explained he could give it a go, but that it would take at least a few days, perhaps even a week or more.

He did mention that any description Kito could give of his home dimension would be most helpful.

Hyde without a Jekyll

While they talked, Alice quietly listened, holding her breakfast.

Miss-Dreamerkat

Kito described his homeworld to the best he could, although he had only ever seen his village and the dense hilly forest he called home.

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Harry assured Kito he'd look into it and get back to him, though it might take a week or more.

And, with that, it was time for him to go.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Miss-Dreamerkat Go ahead and respond as I've got nothing interesting for Alice to say.))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(I didn't get any notification of continuation so I didn't know what happened.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

((It's all good! ))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Also can you mention lewis?)

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Kito thanked him for anything he could. He looked at Lewis with a grateful smile.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

((Jekyll1886 ))

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

Lewis gave a little smile himself, along with a nod which seemed to say, "Anytime."

Once Harry had said goodbye to Weir and Kito and cut off the comm, Lewis remarked:

"Well. That went better than expected," and broke out into a grin.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"It did!" Alice nodded, "Do you think he'll be able to find Kito's home?"

Harry sounded nice, and hopefully being Lewis's friend wouldn't make him any less trustworthy.

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

((Miss-Dreamerkat ))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I just hope for anything at this point," Kito said, a tiredness entering his voice.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

((Jekyll1886 ))

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

"If anyone can, it's Harry Jekyll. He's very..." he searched for the word. "Thorough."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alice nodded content with that answer and began to eat her breakfast again.

((Miss-Dreamerkat ))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Kito smiled, "At least I may get some anwsers," he replied, continueing to eat his apple.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

((Jekyll1886 ))

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

"I do hope so," agreed Lewis.

"Anything else I can do for either of you, while I'm here?" he asked.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alice shook her head and then looked at Kito. There was nothing Lewis could do for her.

((Jekyll1886 ))

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((I think it's Kito next.))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Oop! You're right! Sorry about that Miss-Dreamerkat ))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Its fine!)

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Do you have time to go for a stroll?" Kito asked Lewis.

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

Weir checked his pocket watch.

"I do," he replied with a smile.

"Shall we?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Alice looked from Kito to Lewis and Lewis to Kito. She wasn't sure why the werewolf wanted to go for a walk but she was curious about it.

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

((Miss-Dreamerkat ))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Kito stood and waited for Lewis by the doorway. He just wanted to talk with l ewis. They haven't had a chance to talk in a long time.

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

"Goodbye, Alice," Weir bade her adieu.

He followed Kito out the door.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"Bye!" She called out.

After they had gone Alice shrugged and munched on her breakfast some more. If things went south on their stroll she was sure to hear about it on the rumor mill.

((Miss-Dreamerkat ))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Kito looked back at Lewis, "I just figured we could just talk." He said. (Tag Lewis for me please.)

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

"It's been awhile, hasn't it?" concurred Lewis. "How are you settling in? I know certain dimensions require a bit more getting used to than others. How are you faring? Made any new friends?"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well other than the recent nightmares, quite well I would suppose. And no, I haven't made any new companions," Kito said. "I have adjusted well, still need to get used to the food. Tried something the other day called a pastry. That was gold."

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

"Ah, yes," agreed Lewis. "Pastries are quite lovely."

He considered a moment.

"Ever had a steak pie?"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"No," Kito anwsered. His voice laced with curiousity. "What is it?"

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago • edited

"Delicious," quipped Weir, breaking into a knowing grin.

"Savory pastry surrounds steak pieces and gravy. The whole affair is eaten warm."

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

((Jekyll1886 ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((The Fox and Jekyll1886 I believe it's 86's turn))

Hyde without a Jekyll

Emerson returned a smile letting the connection between them continue. It had been a very long time since something living pressed against him even if it was a slimy water elemental.

At Lewis's sudden cry and sprint towards the Malemi, Emerson pulled back from Selan and watch the meeting unfold. He also made sure to keep the hellish hound in his peripheral vision.

The Fox

Orin's connections to Callum grew more and more complex the further they went like the roots of ancient trees, some growing more prominent as they went. The myriad roots connected to Callum in his soul, body and mind. They were like rivers of information running between the fused souls, Callum's soul receiving what Orin gave.

It was impossible to feel beyond this point. To go any further would require Callum's presence.

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Selan let Emerson pull away and watched along with him. She couldn't help but feel yearning. It wouldn't be hard for her to take her son and hold him close, but would Malemi be open to that closeness? Her gaze turned to her other son, so quiet and still. What could she do to make up for her neglect?

Her sorrows were washing back into her heart and she did not stop it. There was nothing she could do to fix anything if the past was anything to go by.

She didn't bother to look at the hound that passed her. In her eyes, he wasn't worthy of her attention or even her thoughts.

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Malemi returned his flatmate's hug, pulling Lewis in with all his strength. His heart filled to the brim with love and happiness that spilled over into his whole being.

He didn't speak. Instead, he let simply the moment go on.

That was, until Orin appeared at his side. Malemi looked at him but said nothing. He instinctively put himself between him and Lewis, his face impassive.

The two beasts stared at each other until Orin turned and left. He slipped away, vanishing into the tunnel. Malemi eyed him until he was out of sight before turning back to Lewis.

Jekyll1886

Lewis, too, was immersed in the moment...until Orin came closer, at which point Weir picked up the items he'd previously dropped.

He watched warily, ready to act, as the two Beasts had a stare-down, and visibly relaxed once Orin had gone.

"Selan," he said, turning to her again. "Thank you. For healing Malemi."

Hyde without a Jekyll

When Orin left, Sterling let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. He hated that hound.

Emerson turned and looked at Selan. There was a sadness about her...but why? They had saved Malemi and Orin was gone. Sure there were some loose ends, and a park set a blaze but why was the water woman slipping back into her grief--

Oh. It's her f*cking security blanket.

Emerson was tempted to ask if he should bring a cake to Selan's pity party but thought better of it. This wasn't his problem.

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He sat in a dingy bar. Poor gas lighting flickered around him, casting shadows on faceless patrons.

A silver flask sat in front of him, a small dent disfigured the bottom yet it did not fall.

He threw back the contents of a small glass next to it. The liquid burned his throat. Putting the glass back down on the stained wooden table, Sterling could feel it's disgusting residues cling to his flesh.

He should have pointed out the ropes weren't tight enough. He should have made sure the family wasn't in the room.

Emerson leaned forward, letting his arms plow through the sticky goo that coated the table. He marinated in it.

It was his fault, what happened...

or maybe it was everyone's fault...

Anyone could have stopped it...

Or maybe no one could have stopped it...

The bar tender sloshed brown liquor into dirtied glass. A sewage colored fire danced in it.

It didn't matter.

The sludge slid down his throat.

It didn't matter.

It stung, like his eyes.

It had happened.

Another glass.

He wanted to forget it had happened.

And another.

It didn't matter anyways, he couldn't correct the past.

And another.

Only forget it...

And another.

...and try to fix the future.

The Fox

Selan looked up to Lewis and Emerson and simply nodded. She didn't look at Malemi as she began to make her way back up the path, her gaze focused on her lifeless child. There was no longer a need to be here. Staying any longer would only make everything worse.

Malemi watched as she left with a curious look. He wanted to know what was in her arms but couldn't make out what it was. There was only a brief glimpse of white fur but the rest was held close to the daemon.

There was a touch of familiarity that he couldn't ignore, almost as though he knew who is was.

He pushed the thought to the side and turned to his flatmates with a smile. One ear tucked back while the other stayed upright, making him look somewhat silly.

"I guess we go home now?"

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I suppose we do, at that," said Lewis. "Unless you'd like to speak further with Selan. If I'm not mistaken, she's your Beast-mother, for lack of a better term."

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(( Hyde without a Jekyll ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Beast-mother made of her own tears. Emerson thought, turning his attention to the cave entrance and scanning it.

Though Orin was gone he still was on edge about the dog's appearance. However, this was just an excuse to exit the conversation. Selan was not his problem nor did he want her to be.



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" No, I'm fine. She seemed to have her own plans anyways. "

A quick glance behind him found she had vanished from sight, back to whatever she was doing before they arrived. Just like her, he thought, leaving without goodbye.

Malemi snorted, moving away from mess around them and back into the tunnel. He paused, looking back to his flatmates.

" Do you think they have the fire out yet? "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"I imagine so; we've been here for some time."

He let out a sigh of relief, the tension leaving him.

"Do let's go home. It's been quite the day."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"I bloody well hope so," Emerson replied to Malemi's query.

He had half a mind to make the doctor and the cat put it out but that would only draw attention and frankly, he was ready for these past three days to finally end.

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

((The Fox ))

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" Hmm. "

Malemi turned back with a smirk.

" Guess we get to find out huh? "

With that, he pushed forward into the darkness. The trip back was much easier, considering the moths had thinned out considerably. It wasn't long before Malemi poked his head out of the river bank.

He slipped out and waited for the others.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Indeed so," said Lewis as his friend slipped through.

With a nod to Emerson, Weir followed.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( Hyde without a Jekyll )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Sterling was not far behind Lewis as they exited the tunnel.

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi peered around the remains of the park. The last of the fire had been put out leaving the smoldering remains of the accident to cool. There was some patches of untouched trees with others having some of their branches burnt away, but overall, a good patch of land was burned away.

There was no living that Malemi could see aside from them...Well Lewis, a beast, and a ghost. That's enough life to count technically.

He looked around a little confused. He'd never really been in this park before hand, and he was hoping an exit would be nearby.

" How do we get out of here? "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Are they still in Through, or just the park?))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( They just entered the park! )

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Ah. This way, if you will," said Lewis, and led them out of the park.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson's gaze drifted over the smoldering remains of the park. There could have been less damage--there could have been more.

"Right then." He turned and followed Lewis out of the park.

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi trotted after them, sinking into the shadows once out of the park.

( Jekyll1886 Time skip? )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Sounds good to me! ))

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Sure!))

Eventually, they arrived back at Weir's flat. Lewis had kept his senses tuned the whole way home. Even now, it was in wary silence that he approached the door, half expecting Callum or Errack to be lurking nearby.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Sterling was exhausted. The adrenal had quit his system and left him lethargic. There were no snide remarks on the way home or the usual complaints, instead he quietly and closely drifted in the wake of the flatmates.



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi was calm as they made their way home. It was odd, but pleasant, like a small high from everything that happened. He didn't pay much attention to the world passing by, he really didn't need to. It was highly doubtful that they would be bothered by anyone else from this point on.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

Weir set down Sinnett's device and turned a key in the lock.

Lewis pushed the door open to reveal...nothing whatsoever out of the ordinary. He felt immensely relieved.

"Home, sweet home," he pronounced with a smile, and stepped over the threshold.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson trudged into the tiny flat, ready to face plant into the ground and sleep for a month. However this was not the time or place to let his guard down (not that he could sleep anyways), Sterling instead opted to take up a post by the stair well.

"This day..." He wearily sighed with closed eyes.

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

The first thing Malemi did when he entered was flop into the middle of the floor and rub himself all over. A loud purr could be heard as he went belly up wriggled over the floor.

His paused after a couple of minutes to flip over and shake his pelt out. He leapt onto the couch and curled up, his face filled with patent relief.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Indeed," agreed Weir, setting down the igniter and his doctor's bag.

"Though it's no rest for the wicked, I'm afraid," he remarked as he headed upstairs. "I've a customer to meet with in," he checked his pocket watch, "about forty minutes' time."

Reaching the uppermost story, he drew a half-dozen fluid-filled vials from a crate and put them in his waistcoat pockets.

"I hope you don't mind my leaving the two of you on your own," he joked.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson hadn't moved an inch when Weir returned.

"You don't need to nanny me, Lewis..." his gaze drifted to the cat and a sleepy, good-natured smirk tugged on the left side of his face, "...I can't say the same for the hairball, though."



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi merely snorted at the ghost as he stretched his back out. He flicked an ear to Lewis as he curled back up.

" I'll be fine. I won't be tucking in Emerson though, He'll have to manage on his own. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

Lewis chuckled with the both of them as he descended the stairs.

"Very well, then," he said on his way out the door. "I'll be back later tonight."

And, with that, he was gone.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Where is the flask btw?))

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((He'd have set it down, though I forgot to say so.))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((That's fine! Thank you! ))

Finally, after a grueling three days, Emerson and Malemi were able to catch their breaths.

Sterling stood next to the stairs enjoying the silent relaxation. Slowly, he went over the events that had led up to Selan and Malemi's cure. So much had happened in so little time, but in these recollections he remembered his walk. The walk that had so rudely been interrupted by that annoying gnat of a crow.

Errack--the crow in question--was currently doing a great imitation of spit-roasted chicken. Orin and Callum had declared an uneasy truce. Malemi was back to coughing up fuzzballs and not his stomach contents. Lewis was doing... whatever Lewis did. If there was ever a time to finish that walk, now was it.

"I'm going to step out for a bit." Emerson called out to the cat, as he made his way to the door. His flask sat on a near by table.



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" You do that. I doubt you'll be bothered this time. "

He watched the ghost with lazy eyes, his body already falling to sleep. The sleep Selan had cast him into was nice, but it wasn't restful. Real sleep was something Malemi was looking forward to, especially considering his poor sleep the past few days.

A long yawn escaped his lips and he tucked his tail to his side, closing his eyes to sleep.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Jekyll1886 Should I go next or is there something that you wish to include for Lewis?))

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

* * *

True to his word, Lewis returned home later that night, having made the rounds.

He opened the door quietly, in case Malemi might be asleep.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((The Fox You should go first here.))

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( Alright! )

Malemi was fast asleep and the couch, his limbs knotted together in cozy relaxation. His ears twitched at noises only he could here while his tail fought against its sleeping master. His breathe was calm for once, a good sign that this wasn't one of the nightmares that had plagued him the past week.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

Emerson had yet to return. He was out still enjoying his walk.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis removed his shoes, quietly tiptoed up the steps, and, at long last, went to bed.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi remained as he was, undisturbed by his friend's entrance.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

The night went smoothly with no supernatural or natural disasters. Finally, a decent night's rest for all.

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By the time sun rose the next morning, Emerson had returned. Lazily, he studied the contents of the doctor's abode while waiting for the flatmates to awake.



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Within the silence, a small catty noise could be heard as the pusstergeist blinked his eyes open. A yawn followed with a shake of his head, finally ending with Malemi sitting up and taking in the peaceful flat.

He looked over at Emerson, his eyes heavy with sleep, and his ears perked up slightly.

" Good Morning Emerson... "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

Bleary-eyed and clad in his nightclothes, Lewis came down from his room to put the kettle on.

Tea... was his only thought.

"Morning," he managed, the most he was capable of at the moment.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Good morning to you too." Sterling glanced at the pair and then back to shelves. "Glad to see the princesses have finally awoken from their slumber."



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" Only princesses wake up early. "

Malemi smirked at Emerson and made his way into the kitchen, climbing into a chair with another yawn. He laid his head down onto the table, listening to a tired Lewis shuffled about in the kitchen.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Oh look, 's prince charming," said Weir, enraptured by a tin of tea.

He took off the lid and inhaled the aroma. A small smile graced his face at the scent.

He prepared the tea for the water and waited for the latter to boil, staring at the kettle with an unfocused gaze.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"I'm sure as hell not a princess." Emerson strolled into the kitchen after them, a smirk that almost boarded on melancholy spread across face. "And if that makes me your prince charming, I must of lost the princess pool."

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi met Sterling's smirk with his own.

" Too bad. We're all your getting. Unless you want to take your chances with some others spooks? "

He laughed weakly before rubbing eyes and looking out the window. There was a odd sound here and there, like glass scraping against stone. It wasn't very loud and it wasn't very close so he let the thought fade away.

In the meantime, the tea was beginning to smell marvelous. He sniffed the pleasant aroma happily, anticipation stirring in his stomach.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

At Sterling's statement, Lewis's mind drifted to the thought of himself in a princess getup.

He sniggered.

Just then, the kettle began whistling its merry strain.

The doctor sprang to attention. He took it off the boil and poured it over the tea, put the lid on the teapot, and waited for it to steep.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"I think I already did with Errack." He let out a chuckle, "Good riddance."

He watched the tea simmer then steep.

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

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi got up and reached into the cupboards, taking out the cups and plates needed and placing them on the table. He also pulled out the tea biscuits and put them in the center.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Quite so," Weir agreed with Sterling.

Malemi set out the dishware and biscuits, the latter seeming to materialize in front of Lewis.

"Thank you," he said belatedly.

The doctor was, in truth, a bit distracted. He felt something on the edge of his awareness, but couldn't really get a clear focus on it.

Perhaps tea would help.

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Sterling continued to stand off to the side watching the flatmate's morning ritual.

The morning peace was a comfort.



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" Your welcome. "

Malemi settled back down and went about setting his cup when that strange scraping noise returned. It was closer and was followed with heavy footsteps. It was confusing...it sounded as though whoever those footsteps belonged to was made of stone. Not only that, but it also sounded as though they were stumbling.

Concern flickered in his heart but he didn't say anything. He was waiting to see if the sound would merely pass by.

Keeping an ear out for anything else, he took a couple tea biscuits to munch on.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

At long last, the tea was ready.

Weir poured Malemi and himself each a cup, then added sugar and milk to his own.

With the first swallow, he felt the liquid go down, warm and lovely and oh-so-needed.

It wasn't long before he'd drained his cup and fixed a second.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Sterling waited until the first cup of tea had gone down smoothly before starting up a conversation.

"Do we have a plan for today?"

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" Hopefully not. I think we've done enough to earn an off day. "

He lapped up his tea while one ear remained aimed at the window.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"I'm afraid I need to pop by the Society to see a patient," said Lewis as he reached for a biscuit and dunked it in his tea.

"Nothing tonight, though."

He took a bite.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson nodded and then his brow furrowed as a question found it's way into his head. A question which he shortly voiced.

"What do you do at the mad scientist society any how?"

Was Lewis's work there the same as his work in the brothel? The memory of the brothel shortly followed the unspoken question. He repressed a shudder at the image of the good doctor elbow deep inside some poor woman's stomach.



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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

" At least we don't have to do anything else. "

Malemi finished up his cup and took to his biscuits eagerly. He kept from crunching on them to loudly, making sure to keep from drowning out the noise. It was definitely getting closer and it became clear that it was the stumble of a drunken sod.

He sniffed thoughtfully, flexing his claws into his fur.

Malemi looked back to his friends.

" Maybe we could do something fun tonight? That or we could just relax for once. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"I believe my technical title is 'consultant'," Weir answered Sterling, "but I mostly put out fires--metaphorical and physical. Suggest ways to improve things. Help where I'm needed.

"Today, I'm tending to a patient who happens to reside at the Society. Par for the course, thankfully."

Though the day's not over yet...

"Sounds good either way," he replied to Malemi.

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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Continuing the Back-Alley Rp! Jasper Jekyll)

Jasper Jekyll:

Alright genius, you're so smart- you tell me something.

You're locked in a steel cell, surrounded by guards my size. They're armed with destabilizers. You have about an hour to get out before they shatter you. How're you gonna do it?

Helen Jekyll:

Hela exhaled in a shuddering breath and nodded, before letting out a soft whimper.

"Wha... I don't... understand..." Her voice wavered with uncertainty. "I can't..."

Catt Hatter:

"Me neither." Catt agreed, laying her other hand over Hela's.

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Jasper Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

( When Hela is caught off guard, Jasper slips the needle in...and out. )

You've done this before, think about it.

How're you gonna get out?

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Helen Jekyll  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago

Her fingers twitched slightly at the pinch of the needle, though she didn't seem to notice, shaking her head slowly.

"I've never... not with guards..." said Hela, looking to Catt for help, "I don't... I don't know..."

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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Uhhm... Try to start a brawl and escape in the confusion?" Catt suggested. "Grab one of the destabilizer things that gets dropped and use it on the door?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(Jasper Jekyll)

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

You're pretty good at this.

( Jasper pokes at Hela's freshly numbed wound )

feel that?

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