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@litterateur a year ago

1. What's your character's full name? Mr Ezekiel “Ez” Hollis.

2. What's your favorite quote from your character? “Yes, perhaps it was ill-advised. But look! I figured out why it made my fingernails fall off!”

3. What does they look like and what's their personality like? Ezekiel is tall with a narrow build, light brown skin, grey eyes, and arched eyebrows. He has dark grey wavy hair just long enough to fit into a ponytail, an aquiline nose, and short sideburns. He gives the general impression of being slightly busy all the time, regardless of what he’s doing. Ez wears a deep green cloak and grey trousers, a tan-coloured waistcoat, a grey tailcoat and a dark blue scarf/cravat/thing(?). His black shoes are always polished to shine, and he wears a white dress shirt beneath his outerwear.

Ez dismisses any respect or admiration put upon him, though he is slightly classist. He is quick to feel emotion but quick to forget it, and will give you some attitude if you upset him. He is reluctant to start fights (verbal or physical). He’ll accept pretty much anything as being normal once someone explains it to him and enjoys people-watching.

4. What's their backstory before she came to the society? He was born to a relatively well-to-do family in Dublin and stayed normal and out of trouble until he was 23.

At that point, he left home and went to university (still in Ireland) to study medicine. There, he met his friend Ward Connell, who still lives in Dublin. However, he was fed up with the outdated ideas they taught there and soon began to skip the lectures, reading scholarly works by discredited and ridiculed authors and conducting his own experiments with bacteria and diseases in his quarters.

Things went on in this fashion for three years until one of his fellow students discovered his latest experiment, and fell deathly ill with a sickness none of the college doctors could diagnose. To the others, it seemed to be a completely new disease. Soon, the man died.

Crushed with guilt, Ez packed his equipment and everything he needed to travel and set off for another place, lest someone find out he was responsible for the other man’s death. He left without notice and took a train to London. On the ride there, Ez silently promised himself that he would try to find cures for the diseases he had so obsessively studied.

This brought him to the doorstep of the Society, after hearing word of the recent fire that took place there and discovering the kind of people it housed.

5. Do you have any pictures of them that you drew or found? Erm, not yet. Here’s a moodboard, though:

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6. Does they have any nicknames? People he’s on good terms with usually call him Ez.

7. What does they study at the society? Cryptovirology, or the study of lesser known diseases like vampirism, Petrifold Regression and the Red Death. (yes that last one was an Edgar Allan Poe reference, so what if I like poetry and morbid literature-)

8. Do they have jobs? He doesn’t have an official job outside the Society, but he will sometimes act as a doctor to London’s residents if he is short on money.

9. What is their age? Ez is 26.

10. Are they single, dating someone, or married? Single, and that’s unlikely to change.

11. Are they human? If not what are they? He’s 100% human, no added flavours or preservatives. :)

12. What's their height? 5’11”, which is quite tall for Victorian times.

13. What's their weight? 155 lbs.

14. Anything else I should know about this character? He taps his foot a lot. It doesn’t necessarily mean he’s bored or impatient, though. Ez is a reader of old works of poetry or theatre and will often quote lines from them, regardless of whether his company will recognise the reference or not. He keeps in letter correspondence with his friend Ward, but refuses to tell him his whereabouts.

(And now, a roleplay starter!)

Ezekiel walked up the steps of the Society for Arcane Sciences, dragging his suitcase behind him. Eyes wide, he stared up at the huge building in awe. Although it had seen some substantial fire damage, it was still a building that commanded respect somehow. He walked to the doors slowly, his whole body aching from his train journey. He hadn’t slept in days.

Ez raised his hand to the wood of the door and knocked three times. He hoped someone would let him in.

“Hello?”

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Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

((Hey there, Litterateur! This looks great, I don’t see any problems with it. ^-^))

Only a moment or so after he knocked, there was the sound of footsteps approaching and the door swung open, revealing a young woman around half a foot shorter than he.

She wore a light grey three-piece suit with brunette hair that curled just below her ears, giving a smile as warm as her amber-brown eyes.

“Good day, sir. How may I help you?”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

He paused. “I, er... I heard of your establishment, no more than a day ago.” His accent made it clear that he was not a Londoner, but Irish.

“I’m... looking for a place that can facilitate my work.” He smiled, then realised he hadn’t introduced himself. “Ezekiel Hollis, at your service. Do you, er, mind if I come in?” His suitcase was heavy in his hand, and he was eager to put it down and rest.

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

“My name is Dr. Helen Jekyll, the daytime manager of the Society here. And, not at all, please, step inside,” She pulled the door further open and gestured into the entrance hall, “There’s a few benches, if you’d like to have a seat.”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Ez stared up in awe at the exhibits and wonders on display in the hall, gawking openly. "This... This is fantastic!" he exclaimed, stepping into the Society and setting his suitcase down on a bench.

He forgot his tiredness and began rushing around to look at each display, grinning.

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

Helen smiled warmly at his reaction, following a little ways behind him as he moved about.

“I’m quite glad that you like it; it really is a marvelous collection.”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

He stopped suddenly. “I’m… terribly sorry, I’m distracted-” Ez cleared his throat. “I am looking for lodgings here, but I don’t exactly have the funds to pay for accommodation.”

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

“Think nothing of it, passion is a virtue in our work,” She assured with a soft laugh, before shaking her head, “You needn’t worry about payment, a good portion of our residences have to pay anything for their stay. This is supposed to be a sort of shelter for those pursuing knowledge, after all, and it wouldn’t do to distract those working with stressful bills.”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

“Thank you so much…” he said, trailing off as he began looking around the entrance hall. He turned back to Helen. “But, I have to ask - is the Society okay with my area of experimentation? I just thought that since it carries a risk factor, that perhaps there would be restrictions on what I can do here…?”

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

Helen blinked, then flashed a sheepish smile. "Oh well, while I haven't heard of anyone being turned away due to their profession before, it might be best if you tell me what exactly it is that you do so I may be sure."

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Research on rare types of infectious disease... Cryptovirology, for example."

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

Her expression shifted to one of momentary confusion.

Isn't that the... study of malware? I thought technology of that degree hadn't been invented yet.

"Oh, well," began Helen slowly after a moments pause, "I think so long as you're cautious with your approach and avoid risking the harm of any other residences, you'll be allowed to study here. But before you can truly began, you'll have to stop by Dr. Henry Jekyll's office, the Society's co-founder, in order to get approval."

She gave another smile. "I wouldn't be worried, though, he's a very kind and generous man, I've no doubt you'll be accepted."

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

((It's not the study of malware, I just made it up and it happened to be a thing irl. Oh well...)) His eyes widened. "Y-you mean I might be turned away?" He shifted from foot to foot nervously.

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

((Oh no, I’m aware! It works fine! It’s just amusing because Helen is from modern times, and so she’d be used to the virus definition.))

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

((ok)) ^

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

Helen blinked in surprise at his reaction, then flushed. “Oh no, not at all! I was trying to assure you of the very opposite.”

She sighed with a nervous smile. “If you’re in need of a place to stay and safely work, I’m sure the doctor would have you... You needn’t panic.”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Ez nodded. "Okay... So who is Dr Jekyll? Apart from the head of the Society, I mean?"

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

“I’m afraid I’m not quite sure how to answer that question, hm,” She pressed a hand to her chin, “Well, for one, he’s a fellow man of science, though his work tends to be more academic,” A brief smile, “He acts as the sort of bridge between the Society and society as a whole.”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Right. So we have to go and see him now?"

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

“Ah, yes,” She nodded, glancing at the bag he’d set on the bench, “Just grab your belongings and I’ll show you to his office.”

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

He picked up his suitcase and began to follow Helen.

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

Helen lead the way to the co-founder’s room, giving Ez a smile and a few more words of encouragement before leaving him to speak with Dr. Jekyll.

((Alright, so I believe that’s the end! It can be assumed that Ez spoke to Henry, got person to stay and was told how to best prevents other Lodgers from getting sick from his work, and then given a spare room. ^-^))

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

((Yay! So now I can roleplay in other discussions? I also added Ez on the wiki page - along with some art I made.))

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

((Yep! You’re free to write wherever the story allows! :D

Oh that’s great, I’ll check it out!))

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Pyrogue  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

((Thanks!))

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Jekyll1886 • a year ago

"Coming," called a muffled voice from the other side of the door. The sound of footfall approached.

The door opened to reveal a dark-haired man around Hollis's height. He met Ezekiel's gaze with green eyes the same shade as his waistcoat. He wore no outer coat, no cravat nor tie, as if he'd perhaps just come from a laboratory where such fashionable accoutrements could prove a hazard. His white sleeves had the look of having been recently rolled down.

"Good day," he greeted in a dignified yet genial manner. "May I help you?"

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

"Er, well... I've been looking for an establishment that could house my experiments and become a place for me to stay, as... I am currently between jobs - and houses." He looked sideways for a second. "I heard about your Society by word of mouth and I was wondering if perhaps... I could...?" Ez trailed off.

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago • edited

"Ah, a scientist," said the man, breaking into a friendly smile. "Dr. Lewis Weir," he introduced himself, "transcendental metaphysicist. Please do come in, sir," he invited as he opened the door and stepped aside to hold it.

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“Th-thank you.”

Ez stepped through the door. “Do you, er, mind if I put my things down somewhere? I’ve been unable to find a place to stay recently, and… I don’t exactly have the funds to pay for lodgings here. Sorry.”

He looked at his shoes.

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Ah, just over here will be fine for now," said Lewis, indicating a nearby bench. "And have no worry about the funds, Mister--or Doctor--"

He paused.

"Sorry, I don't believe I caught your name," he apologized.

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“Oh, sorry.” Ez held out a hand. “Ezekiel Hollis. No degrees or qualifications, I’m afraid. I had to leave university early due to… complications that arose.”

He looked away and his eyes focused on something distant for a moment, before he looked back at Lewis. “

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago

Lewis shook his hand.

"You'd not be the first," Weir confided good-naturedly. His gaze wandered to follow Ez's.

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Blinking, Ez picked up his suitcase from the bench again. "I don't suppose you have a room I could use for experimentation? If you don't, it's alright... but my area of study is, er, a little risky for people nearby. Cryptovirology - study of unusual communicable disease." He blushed a little. "I made the name up, obviously..."

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago

"'Tis a good one," opined Lewis. "And an intriguing field of study, I must say. What are aims do you seek with your research, if you don't mind my asking?"

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

"To eradicate human fatalities due to these diseases. Vaccines, cures... that kind of thing." Ez smiled.

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago

"That's commendable," said Lewis. "I've no doubt Dr. Henry Jekyll--the Society's co-founder--would be thrilled to have you here. I can show you to his office, if you like. He'd know better than I which place would be best for your experiments."

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Ez nodded. "Of course -- lead the way."

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Certainly," replied Lewis, and did just that.

((Want to do a time-skip, since we don't actually play Sabrina's Henry Jekyll?))

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Pyrogue  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

((Sure))

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Jekyll1886  Pyrogue • a year ago

Hollis was assigned a room and designated laboratory space, and welcomed as the newest member of the Society.

((And you should be free to join other RPs or even start another! ^_^ ))

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Tairais • a year ago

(( I love his quote! Also, brace yourself for the chaotic duo of Doctor Richard Nicolas Edward Prince and his associate, Charricthran-Kothar. Prepare for copious amounts of words as well ^^" ))

No sooner had Ezekiel moved his hand from the door the third time than it swung upon by fortunate happenstance. Two figures stood before him:

To Ezekiel's right was a man that towered almost half a foot taller than him. He was dressed in clothes that were well-made, but worn in a sense that suggested the attire was something of a standard. A heavy gray-blue greatcoat lay box-like around the shoulders with shining brass buttons overtop a heather gray waistcoat and black pinstriped shirt, whose stripes were of the same sort of gray as the waistcoat itself. His trousers and boots were simple and dark, the trousers of a slightly baggier make than the rest of the well-fitting clothes.

Despite the relative warmth of the night, he wore a pair of leather gloves, and around his neck was a periwinkle scarf patched with a myriad of hues. Most curious of all, wore upon his right eye a strange eyepatch-like contraption that seemed as if it were made of crystal, and it was easy to see that the right side of his face was covered in quite the mess of scars. His hair was a riot of auburn curls that fell to about his jawline, and the eye left uncovered was the yellow-green of aspen leaves in the sunlight.

Everything about the man was sharp height and angles built upon a sleek, yet broad frame. Yet for all that his looming sharpness should be off-putting, there was a cheerful twinkle in his eye, and the crease of crow-footed smiles at the corners of his eyes and mouth. He was the sort of man that invited comfort and trust.

"Ah! Good evening, sir. You will forgive us our rather sudden entrance, yes? My associate and I have a rather intriguing tendency to be near to doors as they are knocked without anticipating so."

His voice was as warm as his eyes, and though the roots of his accent were harsh, bordering on Slavic, it lilted and rolled in a distinctly Italian sort of way.

The man to Ezekiel's left was, in a striking contrast, some three or four inches shorter than Ezekiel himself, and best described as 'passably human' or 'elegantly disreputable.' Most things about him were birdlike, mischievous, and odd: His nose was small, but hooked and beak-like, his stature was much smaller and more narrow than his counterparts, and his jet black coat was trimmed with feathers that almost seemed to grow out of it. For that matter, his near shoulder length and unruly hair seemed to be literally made of those same feathers.

Still, the strangest things once again lay in the eyes: His were red and catlike, the sclera a bright crimson, and the slit pupils a handful of shades darker. Still, for what it was worth, his gaze was hard to hold. So long as you didn't look too close, he appeared entirely normal.

This man laughed, and it was the deep, croaking thing of ravens in trees.

"Richard, ya gotta introduce yourself before ya start 'pologizing."

If Richard's accent was strange, the other man's was something that almost seemed as if it shouldn't exist. It grated, but it did so softly in something both American and Scottish, bouncing between the two accents as if it couldn't decide what to be.

Richard glanced at the other man

"You are correct. My apologies to you, good sir. I am Doctor Richard Richard Nicholas Edward Prince, and he is called Charricthran-Kothar or Char, depending on how nimble your tongue feels it should be. It is a pleasure to meet you."

Charricthran said nothing, but bowed slightly with a wry but kind smile on his face.

Richard filled the silence that Charricthran left behind.

"Is there a matter in which we may assist you tonight?"

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez froze, suddenly intimidated by these two people. "Er... w-well... uh..." he stuttered. The man to the left of him looked... wrong, in a way he couldn't quite put his finger on.

((Ez is but a lowly microbiologist--he doesn't know that non-humans exist.))

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

(( Shhh its fine buddy, Char's TOTALLY human. He just, er. Had an accident? ^^" ))

Richard and Charricthran proceeded to have a conversation entirely through pointed glances at each other. When all was said and done, Charricthran chuckled his low cawing again and clapped Richard on the shoulder, height difference and all.

"Right, well I figure I'll jus' letcha handle this on your own, an' I'll go make sure those-who-must-not-be-named don' go drink themselves inta an early grave 'fore you can charm some sense inta them."

To Ezekiel, he grinned and said, "Be seein' ya around, kiddo. Promise I ain't as scary as I look."

With a final assessing gaze and a cheery wink, Charricthran bounded off into the London streets, the fog soon swallowing his distant form.

Richard shook his head and cleared his throat, though a bemused smile still yet lingered.

"I must once more apologize. Charricthran is his own self, one many of us are used to. I daresay he forgets that most might yet find him strange." He tilted his head in consideration before adding, "Then again, most find all strange here at the Society. For that matter, what brings you here? You do not look as if you wish to lodge a complaint, so I can only assume you have business to attend to within."

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

"Business?" he said. "Er, not exactly. I'm... sort of here looking for lodgings, in fact. I'm currently between accomodations..."

He looked sheepish. "I'm broke, as of yesterday, actually."

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

Richard looked somewhat sheepish as well, letting out a small huff of laughter. However, under all his joviality, there was a certain sort of understanding in his eye: Richard was familiar with Ezekiel's situation, and had perhaps even lived it, though his manner of speaking would not suggest so.

"Again, my apologies: English is not my mother tongue, and often I find I do not use the right words for the right times. As for searching for accommodations, I take it you are a scientists of sorts, then! This is... not the place one would typically turn to for more.. 'mundane' housing."

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez smiled. "I suppose I am a scientist. I'm looking for a place that can facilitate experiments that aren't really... suited to a regular laboratory."

He shrugged and looked down. "Sorry to bother you."

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Oh, you are far from a bother! I am equal parts curiosity and trying to help you as best I can- I do not speak for Doctor Jekyll, but I am sure that there is always room for one more bright mind seeking to travel the frontiers of what is known."

He turned and held the door open beckoning Ezekiel inwards.

"Come, come. At the very least, I will ensure you have a place to rest for a handful of days, serah... Ah, goodness- I never asked for the pleasure of knowing your name. What could I call you?"

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez looked up, eyes wide. "Ezekiel Hollis," he said quickly, before stepping into the Society.

As he entered the main hall, he stopped dead. The exhibits on display were stunning! He dropped his suitcase and began rushing around the room, staring at the artifacts on display.

"This is... amazing!" he said, in awe.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"That it is, Signore Hollis! Allow me to formally welcome you into the Society."

Richard watched Ezekiel dart between the many displays and cast an appreciative glance over them himself. No matter how many times he saw the dazzling array in the front hall, it never ceased to send a thrill down his spine.

Despite everything, he was still the same curious child that had looked to find the mechanisms of all things strange in this world.

He allowed the other man his moments of awe, leaning against the now closed doors with a small smile on his face.

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

After a few moments of wonder, Ez turned around apologetically. "This... this is all so flashy! I'm afraid my studies aren't quite this... exciting."

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Not exciting, however, does not mean without worth. I am certain very few find my research into geology and metallurgy particularly interesting, and yet it is through that research I am able to design and create certain sorts of mechanical prostheses at a much lower cost and of a higher level of function for those who might otherwise never recover from such losses."

Richard gave Ezekiel an encouraging look.

"You have not yet said where your studies fall into the fields of research. What is it that calls your mind?"

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

"Er... cryptovirology, actually. Study of obscure disease; vampirism, the Red Death, that kind of thing. Nothing that I can really display, as such."

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Nonsense! Your work is seen in what lives you save. I presume you study to cure and provide treatment, yes? 'Tis as admirable as any might find here."

Richard hummed softly, tonelessly as he tapped his fingers against his crossed arms in thought. The smile on his face dimmed, and he appeared to be somewhere distant in his own mind.

"You mentioned vampirism. I am at the risk of sounding terribly forward, but I would greatly enjoy hearing what you know of the disease at a later date- I have a friend infected that would much benefit from a cure other than a stake into the heart or what have you."

He blinked once to clear the fog from his eyes and smiles again, though more subdued.

"The hour is still yet early enough that Doctor Jekyll may be in to hear your request to join the rest of us here, should you wish. If you would rather rid yourself the weight of a weary journey beforehand, I would be quite willing to offer up my quarters for the night; I seldom sleep more than perhaps there hours at a time, and I find myself unlikely to do so tonight."

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez looked perplexed for a moment. "Of course! I'd be happy to help your friend -- and yes, a place to sleep tonight would be appreciated. After the events of the past week, I think I would benefit from some rest..." He trailed off.

"Thank you again. I don't know where I would have gone if you hadn't let me in..."

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Only the wind would know." Richard agreed.

"If you will follow me, then?" Was all he said before turning on his heel and setting off.

It was accurate to say that Richard walked down the hallway to his room, but it was even more so to say he prowled down it, quiet and light. He moved as a ballerina might, come to think of it.

Richard's room, for that matter, was closer to a loft flat in design. The central room was a living space occupied by a small kitchen, several bookshelves, and two armchairs, a worn sofa, and a coffee table all facing a large window that should by all rights not look down on the rooftops of London, but did so anyways.

Two smaller rooms formed a hallway of sorts on the far side of the room. The door on the rightmost room was slightly ajar, showing the base of a four-poster bed and some rather sparse furnishings.

Most flat, horizontal surfaces were covered in clutter ranging from blueprints to books to samples of crystal and (in one strange case) meteorite. The clutter made an othewise meticulously kept space feel homely.

"Make yourself at home, please. You may set your bags by the door or, if you are concerned about the contents, near the book cases. Do you care for tea?"

Richard ducked into the kitchen and moved a stack of papers out of his way. After rummaging through several cabinets, he produced a set of tea cups, then set about prepping the kettle.

(( So I had free time while waiting for my choir practice to start and took a shot at drawing Ez! I dunno how close I got, if at all, but I hope you like it nonetheless! Also sorry for my messy handwriting- his name's supposed to be at the top. ))

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

((Thanks so much! I love it <3)) Ez nodded. "I'll have tea, thank you."

He looked around, taking in his surroundings.

"So what do you study here?" he asked, reading some of the paperwork scattered near him.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Among other things, I specialize in geology and metallurgy of both the cryptic and mundane varieties and biological, theoretical, and mechanical engineering, focusing on the practical application of clockwork, steam, and other unconventional methods into the prostheses I mentioned earlier. In my spare time, I enjoy culinary studies, cryptography, and smithing work."

The kettle whistled almost cheerfully, and Richard poured water into the cups as he chuckled.

"I suppose you could say I study the mechanics of life in a great many forms. I never could come up with a title to cover all of my pursuits."

He picked up the two cups and walked over to Ezekiel, holding it out with a smile.

(( :D I'm glad! He was fun to draw! ))

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez took the cup gratefully and took a sip of the steaming hot tea inside. "Who was your friend, when you greeted me at the door? Not to pry or anything." ((I'm really sorry for my short replies while you have paragraphs of writing--I can't think of much else to say.))

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

(( Hey, you're more than fine- the right number of words makes itself known for every occasion. Richard just likes to talk a bit much ^^" ))

"Not at all, not at all. Charricthran-Kothar is a former business associate turned close friend of mine. We run a curiosities shop in partnership on the days when I am free from my work here."

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez took another sip of tea. “And... what about the other lodgers? I just want to know what to expect here, that’s all.” He crossed his legs.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

(( Sorry for the delay between posts! I had to go to a mini-orientation at my college-to-be and didn't have good reception ^^" ))

Richard paused and tilted his head as he considered how to best answer the question.

"That would depend on the... 'category' of which you speak. Regarding occupation we have those who study everything from cryptozoology, ectoplasmic pathology, the aether, the hollow portions of the Earth, philogistonic pyrology, psychology, physics, metaphysics, crypto-sociology, astrochemical spectroscopy, perhaps every type of chemistry, biology, geology, and engineering there is, as well as some that yet not exist... the list goes on."

He cleared his throat and sipped his tea to recover from his long-winded list before continuing.

"As you asked the question directly after asking of my not-so-human associate, I can only speculate you might inquire as to the general species of all here as well. For the most part, all are human, though there are those that have been... shall we say, 'augmented', by their studies or by their pasts. There are a handful like Charricthran as well, though they, like him, tend not to frequent the Society itself."

Another sip of tea.

"Have you more questions? I am happy to answer them as best I can."

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

He listened, taking in the information. "No, I don't think so. Not yet, anyway." ((I drew Ez listening to Richard! Excuse the bad anatomy and sideways-orientation, though))

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

(( 8D He's friend-shaped! I love him! I like your art style too, its... cozy? Is the best word I can think of. ))

Richard smiled and set his (now empty) cup down.

"In that case, I will leave you to get comfortable. You are welcome to read what you like from the shelves, though I will admit there are more not in English than are. I hope you will forgive my leaving so suddenly, but I do not trust Charricthran to handle this situation with his... friends without accidentally inciting violence."

His smile turned to a smirk and a deep chuckle.

"He does try his best, but his tongue is too sharp and false-witty to be calming. I will return... whenever the problem deems fit to resolve itself."

Richard straightened up from his slightly slouched position and bowed to Ezekiel.

"Should you require anything, there are always some wandering the halls, even with the late hours. You may have your choice of a place of rest- both the sofa and the bed are entirely comfortable to sleep on. 'Twas a pleasure to meet you, Signore Hollis."

And with that, Richard left the room with a flourish of motion, gently shutting the door behind him.

(( Think that's it on my end! Ezekiel's welcome to have some final comments if he likes, though. ))

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

((also do you mind if I use your drawing as Ez's image on the TRPS wikia page? Just to replace my 5-minute MS Paint pixel art that's there at the moment. I'll credit you, obviously))

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

(( Feel free! I'm flattered ^^ ))

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MillieGriffin • a year ago • edited

The 12-year-old genetic microbiologist, Millie heard the knock at the front door on her commute to the library to return a 7-foot-high stack of books she had recently just checked out and read just that morning. Upon hearing the knock, she set the tower of books on the floor to see who's at the door.

"Yes? My I help you?" She asked opening the door.

((Hi, welcome to the forum, given what your character studies it was too good to pass up Millie meeting him! X3))

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Pyrogue  MillieGriffin • a year ago

Ez looked down at the girl and smiled politely. "Hello. Is there a grown-up here that I can talk to?" ((Ayy what else would you do if a 12-year-old answered the door; hooray for first impressions!))

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MillieGriffin  Pyrogue • a year ago

((XD))

Millie did her best to stiffen an annoied groan but the tired look on her made it obvious of her true feelings.

"Nnnope..." She stated in monotone, she really didn't feel like scowering the sociaty to find the nearest fellow lodger that was older then her just to know what brought this person here, "seriously though, are you here to join the sociaty, or attack it, or something?" Her fingers started to crumb against the door impatiently.

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Pyrogue  MillieGriffin • a year ago

"A-attack it? No! Of course not, I'm looking for someone who has authority here. I'm looking for work and a place to stay."

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MillieGriffin  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Oh, okay so you do want to be a lodger here." She interpreted before mumbling something along the lines of, "Well that made things alot easier...."

She then opened the door wider to let him pass, "Alright, come in." She heavily sighed.

She waited for him to safely enter before shutting the door behind him,"For lodgings I suggest you see Dr. Henry Jekyll, though he isn't always around you might be able to find him in his office."

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Pyrogue  MillieGriffin • a year ago

"Thank you," he said, glancing around the room. "Er, and where would Dr Jekyll's office be?" Ez placed his suitcase on a nearby bench.

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MillieGriffin  Pyrogue • a year ago

"hmmm... I guess I could swing by there real quick..." She mumbled under her breath before suddenly turning and walking off, "Follow me." She beckoned with out turning.

As they past the seven-foot high stack of Millie scooped the whole thing in her arm effortlessly and continued on.

"What's your study?" She casually asked along the way.

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Pyrogue  MillieGriffin • a year ago

"Cryptovirology," he said as he followed behind Millie. "That's the study of unusual infective disease..."

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MillieGriffin  Pyrogue • a year ago • edited

"Oh!" She suddenly perked up hearing that, "Interesting, I work with viruses myself. I'm a Genetic Microbiologist, that's the study of creating viruses to fit certain purposes like... Changing the DNA of an organism or whatever I please." She explained more apprehensively.

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Pyrogue  MillieGriffin • a year ago

Ezekiel looked slightly surprised. "You study here, then?" he asked. "Well, I'm interested to know about your research... I attempt to cure the illnesses brought about by viruses, but any further research on how they work would be appreciated."

He smiled.

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