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@dr_helen_jekyll 2 years ago

((This was surprisingly difficult to write. Everyone can join in, just know that the main door to Helen's room is locked. The side door can be accessed by going through Elaina's room which is to the left of it.))

About midway between breakfast and lunch, Hela lay napping in bed, having grown bored of waiting for her next meal to come. While she rested, the side door to Helen Jekyll's room softly clicked open and an Elaina Hyde slipped inside, carrying nothing more than a simple bread roll. The roll was placed in the center of the desk and, after glancing once at the sleeping figure, the Hyde crept back out of the room, closing the door behind her. It remained unlocked.

Some time later, a little before noon, Hela awoke and soon found the snack left out for her, grinning as she picked it up. It was examined for a moment then eaten with relish, breakfast a distant memory by now.

"Must've been Catt." She mused, wiping the crumbs from her mouth. "It's certainly been awhile since-"

Whatever thoughts she had went unfinished, letting out a cry of pain as she crumbled to the floor. Convulsions signaled the start of a transformation and Hela barely had time to realize the bread must've been drugged before the agony of her shifting and warping body prevented any clear thoughts.

She shrank, her clothes becoming baggy and loose while her hair turned to the same warm brown as hot chocolate... Yet it remained shoulder length, seeming only to grow more wild and unkept. Eyes that should have darkened to match her hair stayed crystal blue and gleamed with energy.

Even as the changes slowed, she couldn't stop screaming.

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Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

(Um, I was tricked? I didn't know this would happen??? I feel betrayed and hurt. This ain't okay.

I'm just kidding guys it's fine)

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

(I told you that if Elaina used the serum she found back at her and Helen's place, it wouldn't be the right one... Lewis has all the "real" vials of serum.

I'm sorry, I wanted it to be a surprise for everyone. I've been planning for a month.)

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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

(You did not tell me that

's all good now y'all I promise. It got explained, it's cool, I ain't mad.)

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

(Please, Leo, this isn't the place for this.)

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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(Sorry!!! I'm sorry.)

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

(It's okay. ^-^)

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Wizardblizzard  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(It's exactly the place for it. Now I know that people other than me muddle up their RPs and find themselves not on the same page with everyone else. If you ALWAYS manage to keep the dirty washing hidden it starts to make everyone feel as if everyone know wht they're doing exept them! Well, everyone who isn't part of any behind-the-scenes circle, anyhow. Thanks.)

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Elaina Hyde  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

(The reason she said this wasn't the place is because I was kind of getting overly angry about something that didn't matter that much and she didn't want me to look like a jerk in front of everyone, so she wanted me to tell her in hangouts and calm down. I get what you mean about not wanting people to feel like everyone knows what's happening except them, but that's not what was happening in this case.)

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Wizardblizzard  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

((I know, at least Ithought so, just it's a relief to me this once to know that I'm notthe only one who soemtimes loses it! (not that I ususally do show it on the forum anyway.) Crazy Wizardblizzard. Agree that it wouldn;t do to make a habit f it in gerneal, thought, it would make a prtty good mess of the forum if everyone had their rows on here aevery time... :-D ))

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((This is nice 'n' all, but we need to finish several other RPs first.))

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Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Ariadne walked along the corridor after a long day of work; primarily scooping up the remains of a burned plant from the chimney, and so was retreating back to her room. That is, however, until she heard the screams. It was unnaturally loud.

The door where the screams were coming from was locked fast. Ariadne was going to call for help, but decided to simply use a little trick she gained over the years.

Reaching in her pocket, Ariadne took out a small spherical implement, pressed it firmly against the lock, and squeezed it hard. A few moments later, the lock had been melted away as if it wasn't there. Old rusty locks are always the easiest to corrode.

Expecting to see someone in physical pain, Ariadne instead saw someone... shrinking?

"Are you alright?" she asked. "What's wrong?"

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Fighting for air, the girl could only push herself to her hands and knees, shuddering as another scream found its way out of her mouth... yet she was grinning now, nearly laughing aloud as she shook her head.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Are you poisoned? What's happening to you?!" Ariadne frantically asked, her eyes flashing lilac. She was surprised that the girl was giggling as she shuddered on the floor.

Ariadne looked around, perhaps it was a laced drink that was the cause. Her eyes finally rested on a piece of bread, eaten by a single bite. Going over to it, Ariadne grabbed it and sniffed it.

((What should it smell like?))

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"If only, poison would've hurt less than this!"

She struggled to her feet, her legs unsteady from the occasional spasm. Leaning against the desk and grinning, she watched the stranger with interest. "Wouldn't eat that, unless you wanna end up like me."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne smelled it. It was sweet, but there was something off about it; bitter like cranberries, yet there was a sickly apparent to it. It was startling, as it was certainly not what bread should smell like; but it wasn't as startling as the voice behind her.

"I wasn't going to." Ariadne replied, putting the roll back down. With her spare hand behind her back, she reached for another similar device attached to her belt, she clicked it. "I think I might deserve some sort of explanation..."

Best to exercise caution.

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"More so than I?" She queried, undaunted as the woman before her reached for what could only be a weapon. Resting her arms on the desk, she giggled and cocked her head to the side. "How could I possibly explain what I don't understand?"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne looked around her. Perhaps there was some visual explanation. Obviously not. Other than this roll, nothing much else in terms of evidence.

She shrugged. "I don't know. How could I? Whomever placed that piece of bread wanted it to be eaten; and it causes distress and physical changes to one's... one's..."

Oh, of course. Why on Earth would I have thought Jekyll was the only one?

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"Ooh, you must feel so clever, Sherlock." The girl teased, a sudden look of realization passing over her expression before she grinned again. "If you're Sherlock, that'd make me Watson! Dr. Watson at that, how posh. I've always wanted a title."

A pause. "Come to think of it, I don't have a name... nothing that fits me now, anyways... so you'll have to call me that!"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"You don't even have a name?" Ariadne asked, letting the device slacken in her fingers. Perhaps this situation won't be so confrontational after all. "How do you not have one?"

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Haven't thought of one yet, I suppose. The pain didn't exactly make brainstorming easy and it only stopped a little while after you barged in." She regarded the woman curiously, a never fading grin spread across her face. "Any chance you've got a name, Holmes?"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Firstly, it certainly isn't Holmes. Radcliffe, Ariadne. Call me Radders if you want. I don't mind."

She gripped the device again, staring at the girl. "As for your's... I don't know... Irene Adler?"

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

She wrinkled her nose. "As flattering as being named after the woman who outwitted Sherlock is, the name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue."

"But not to worry, Radders." She continued with a chuckle, "Inspiration should strike me soon enough."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"And hopefully a realisation of insanity..." Ariadne muttered quietly under her breath. "So, if you don't know your own name, then what're you doing in this room, right here right now?"

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"As far as I can tell, I'm currently talking to you, Miss Ariadne Radders Radcliffe. She answered with an amused gleam in her blue eyes. "Unless you're just a hallucination from whatever drugs were in that bread."

A shrug. "Either way, I don't mind. Company is nice, even if it's all in my head."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne rolled her lilac eyes.

"Well, I'm pretty sure I'm not a hallucination. And you aren't, as I can tell the difference between mental fictions and mental non-fictions. Subjection to my line of work gains that."

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Pretty sure isn't one hundred percent, Radders." She brushed a stray strand of hair from her eyes. "Then again, nothing is ever for certain, when you're human."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"When you're human..." Ariadne repeated. "Yes... So when did you get here then?"

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

She tilted her head, biting her lip thoughtfully. "A few moments before you came in. Couldn't have been more than a minute.

"I found myself screaming on the floor and I didn't know why," She giggled, "So I started laughing."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"You started laughing after screaming?" Ariadne again repeated. Just like... Nevermind. "Whose room does this belong to?"

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"Me. But not me as I am right now. A different me, who worries and cries and prays for death."

Her expression turned somber. "I'm normally not very happy."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Suspicions now confirmed.

"And I'm guessing whatever was in that roll caused you to wake." Ariadne replied, picking it up. Wonder what I'd be like if I ate a piece? Bad idea, certainly.

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

She nodded, her grin promptly returning. "Whoever the devil put it in must've used the wrong recipe, though. This form isn't right... though it feels marvelous. Much better than the fear and anger."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne pocketed the roll, hoping to having a word with a certain someone.

"I'm sure it must be." Ariadne replied. "The bread smelled sweet; but it was off, strangely."

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

A strange stillness came over the girl as she watched the roll being tucked away. There was a long pause, and when she finally spoke, her voice was strained.

"That doesn't belong to you, Radders. Put it back."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"The altered contents of it don't belong to either of us. I'm making sure that it goes back to the owner of it." Ariadne replied sternly, her eyes becoming a stronger shade of lilac. She moved the small device in front of her, in full view of the girl. "Don't."

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"The contents of it belong to the blonde girl next door named Elaina Hyde." She stared into Araidne's strangely purple eyes, her hands trembling. "I can return it myself."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"No no, you misunderstand. I'm not returning it to her; I'm returning it to the person who made that wretched formula in the first place, a formula that he has been regrettably subjected to." Ariadne returned, the lilac colour now brighter. "Now although they may share the same surname, that doesn't make it any more excusable."

She raised the device slightly.

"Now, stand aside. The gas contained within this will knock out the breather for two hours; and I don't want to hurt anyone."

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Show a little compassion, Radders." She grimaced, wrapping an arm around her mid section. "I can't move from this spot. The desk is the only thing keeping me upright."

"And, I'll have you know, I created that serum, not Dr. Jekyll."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Ariadne chuckled, more pityingly than smugly.

"All the more reason to give it to him." she replied, and started her way to the door.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

((Helen Jekyll))

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"H-Hey! That's my property you're taking without my permission! You're more than welcome to go tell Dr. Jekyll about me and complain all you'd like, but if he wants to examine the roll, he'll have to come to me for permission."

She almost took a step forward, but hesitated, afraid her shaking legs would betray her. "You...You can't take my work. It means too much to me."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I'm not taking anything. I'm returning. And I wouldn't be complaining. I don't complain. I'd be explaining to Hen- I mean, Dr. Jekyll."

Ariadne grabbed the door handle.

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"If anyone is going to be explaining this to the doctor, it is going to be me, and not some woman who damaged my door and barged in here only to steal from me!" Her voice raised to a shout, furious and frustrated. "This might as well be a mugging, you even threatened me!"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne didn't say anything, her eyes fading from lilac. She merely turned stared at the girl.

"Whatever is within this roll, I am taking to He- I mean, Dr. Jekyll to examine. If there are any explanations, I will get them from him; not some flippant young girl who can't remember who she is or where she came from. Besides, it wasn't even a threat."

She raised the small device, and gave it another click; there was a small whirring, but nothing else happened.

"There was nothing in it anyway. I ran out of the gas weeks ago. I just carry it around just in case. Now, if you'll excuse me."

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

The trembling had spread back to the rest of her body, a product of her growing outrage and the pain building within her core.

"I thought that you were going to explain things to him, Sherlock." By now she spoke in a growl, no sign of cheery girl from before. "Or is that just another lie, so you can justify your actions, you thief!"

A flicker of a smile twitched on her lips, a corruption of the grin she once wore. "And now, you address me as if I'm in the wrong for trying to keep you from leaving when you're taking the very thing that could mean my life or death."

"You have no right to take that roll from me! You have no right to break into my room and demand answers!"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Who says I broke in? I heard screaming, I had good intent. As for answers, if someone is in pain, that necessitates an explanation at least."

Ariadne lessened her grip on the handle, and now stood facing the girl. Her eyes once again flashed lilac; but was slightly more intense.

"And, please don't call me a thief. I have never stolen anything in my life; I either leave or return. You could just say I'm borrowing this, then."

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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"You have done nothing to help me. Coming in because of the screams would only be considered good intent if you actually tried to help me." She argued, making her way unsteadily forward. She made it one, two, three steps without the desks support before a wave of dizziness brought her crashing down to her knees, fire burning in her throat and legs.

I can't do this.

Something's wrong.

Desperately, without even thinking about what she'd say, she began to cry out.

"HELP! ARIADNE IS STEALING FROM ME! CATT! LEWIS! ANYONE, PLEASE! SHE'S TRYING TO TAKE MY WORK!" She coughed raggedly, tears blurring her vision. "I-I can't... Please, someone! Anyone!"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne wasn't particularly surprised. Looks like I won't be. Reaching into her pocket, she took out the bread roll and tossed it toward the girl.

"Alright. Alright! Here you go then! Goodness sake, please be quiet."

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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

The unmistakable crash of crockery came from down the hall, followed by uneven footfalls and the steady rapping of a cane.

A moment later, Lewis rounded the corner.

Helen's door was open, the lock ruined.

His patient was in obvious distress, on her knees on the floor. A partially eaten roll lay close beside her.

Ariadne stood in the doorway, asking her to be quiet.

"I heard shouting," said Weir, eyes wide. "Whatever is going on here? Is anyone hurt?" he asked, looking from one to the other, concern for the both of them patent in his expression.

((@Helen Jekyll ))

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Sniffling and picking the roll up from off the floor, the girl wrapped her arms around her stomach, casting a quick glance towards Ariadne before meeting Lewis's gaze.

"Radders was trying to steal this from me... She... She said she was going to knock me out." Her voice quivered, on the verge of tears again as she clutched the small bread. "It's not hers, it's mine, and she can't borrow it! I-I didn't give her permission!"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne stared at her shoes. Without even moving her eyes, she passed Weir the device. I'm finished. I'm finished.

"It's empty, and I wouldn't have anyway. I don't attack people." she told him, quietly so the girl couldn't hear. "I'm not a thief either. You know that Weir. I was intending to give it to a person who knows all about it."

As if Henry is going to see me now after tonight...

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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis cast his eyes to the bread roll, accepted the device from Ariadne, examined the contraption, then looked back to the roll, scrutinizing it at a distance.

"You know..." he said, apparently not wishing to look at the two of them as if they were mad, but unable to fully stifle the sentiment, "there is more bread in the kitchen..."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

The girl stared at Lewis, blinking a few times with her head tilted to one side, then burst into a fit of giggles, using her arm to brush aside the tears that had fallen. Her other hand still clutched the roll.

"Yes, but that bread hopefully doesn't break a human's soul into pieces, Lewis." She explained with the beginnings of a smile. "This one here contains some sort of messed up version of my... well, Helen's potion."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Clearly." smirked Ariadne, leaning over to Lewis. "Doesn't even know her own name."

I'm finished. If only I had that amnesia gas.

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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"Ah," said Lewis.

This must be Elaina's or Elise's doing, he surmised silently, remembering the incident with the doctored cookies.

He let his soul filter his perceptions, striving for insight into the being before him.

He smiled at what he discerned.

"Dr. Radcliffe...Helena," he said by way of introduction, looking from one to the other. "Helena, Dr. Radcliffe."

I do hope she finds the name suitable.

"Now, why, pray tell, is the roll the bone of contention?" he asked. "I understand why you'd want it, and want to keep it, Helena, given it contains your work. What I don't understand," he said calmly, neutrally, turning to address Ariadne, "is why you'd desire it, Dr. Radcliffe."

I simply wish to get to the bottom of this; there's no need for a further quarrel between the two, if we can help it.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Helena? She thought, watching Lewis curiously.

Oh, that must be my name! Probably a mix of Helen and Hela.

A grin spread across her features.

It's clever.

"Radders kept talking about bringing the roll to the Society's Dr. Henry Jekyll." She recalled, eager to assist. "Though I'm confused on whether it would have been to explain what had happened with me or to get an explanation, as she mentioned both as reasons to take it with her."

Her tone held no ill will, merely a bright curiosity as she spoke to Lewis.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Ariadne ignored her, but didn't meet gaze with Lewis.

"I had no desire for that piece of bread, only to give it to a person who may understand it; and, to return it to it's rightful owner."

She stressed the last two words, her eyes lilac once again. "Henry would- I mean, Dr. Jekyll would want to know about this."

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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded to Helena to indicate he'd understood her explanation, then addressed Ariadne once more.

"Hastie already does, Dr. Radcliffe. Perhaps not this latest occurrence, with the new variation in Dr. Helen Jekyll's formula," he said, glancing briefly to Helena and the roll, "but he's well aware of the overall situation, have no fear. And I can't imagine he'd have kept it from Dr. Henry Jekyll. They are friends as well as colleagues, after all," he stated reassuringly.

"As for evaluating the bread's contents, I may be able to help. I've studied many permutations of the potion, across multiple dimensions. I'd be happy to render assistance, if that's amenable," he said, looking from Ariadne to Helena.

"In the meantime," he suggested peaceably, "why don't we all go down for lunch? Thinking's easier on a full stomach than an empty one, and I do need to clean up the tray I dropped on the way here."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helena caught her freehand trailing to where Hela's blades had once rested, her cheek giving the slightest twitch.

I'm the rightful owner, d*mnit. She thought, but swallowed back the growl rising in her throat.

"I think it would be a good idea to get something in my stomach other than bread and chemicals." She agreed softly. "I'd be happy to help clean up as well."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Fine, fine." Ariadne agreed, her eyes still unchanging from the unusual colour. "You two can eat. I'm not hungry."

Without letting another word pass, Ariadne pushed past Weir and went out the door. And I thought... You thought? How's that working out for you? Thinking?! Stupid, idiotic!

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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Lewis leaned more heavily upon his cane, so as not to lose his balance. Eyes half-lidded, he studied Ariadne as she passed.

A soul in turmoil, he silently assessed before flicking his gaze back to the room's occupant.

"Thank you. Shall we?" he asked Helena.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Not yet." She carefully rose to her feet, brushing a few strands of hair from her eyes.

"In all honesty, I'd really prefer not to run into her again."

"Radders made me feel unstable." Helena admitted, taking a deep breath. She could still feel the lingering traces of ire.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

((@Dr. H. Griffin Is Ariadne still in the general vicinity, or has she essentially left the roleplay for the time being?))

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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Yeah, she's gone back to her room.))

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Small wonder," said Lewis softly.

She didn't feel all that stable herself...

"I really do wonder what her agenda is, sometimes," he admitted. "As well as her past."

And about the nature of her relationship with Henry Jekyll...

And whether she could use my help, or if I need to keep an eye on her. Or both.

Hm. I suppose only time will tell.

"In any case, I believe she's gone now. Stash the roll somewhere safe--preferably on your person--and let's get some lunch, eh?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helena tucked the roll in her pocket and smiled.

"A sound plan! There's just one more thing I'd like to take care of first."

She approached Lewis, stumbling in her haste, and embraced him affectionately.

"Thank you for rescuing me from the woman, grandfather." She told him warmly, breathlessly, giggling. "And for everything else."

((Déjà vu, anyone?))

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He was momentarily surprised by the hug, but returned it soon enough.

"Anytime, darling," he said with a fond smile.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"Mmm... I can't believe the others don't do this more often." She squeezed him tighter, before pulling away a grin, assessing herself curiously.

"So, I'm Helena now? A mix of the two who were here first?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"As far as I can tell...yes," said Lewis with a trace of awe. "Though I did notice you veering a bit toward Hela when you and Radcliffe were at odds. Which, to be fair, is not unexpected," he admitted. "Even 'normal' people can fall prey to a bad mood or stress. Persons with our condition simply have more extreme consequences to deal with when we do." He chuckled. "As will the people around us."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Ah, well, it felt like I was being torn apart when I started veering off." Her smile turned sheepish and she adverted her gaze. "I was about to try and tear her apart, with my bare hands if I had to."

Helena sighed. "I tried to be nice, I really did. Everything she said just kept bringing up the worst sensations and memories."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"It's rather unfortunate your first encounter in this new state didn't go well," opined Lewis. "But I am glad you managed to keep in it. That's no small thing."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"Do you really think I could fall out of it, with the right stress?" She asked softly, touching a hand to the roll in her pocket.

"I thought whatever version of the serum Hela was given would keep me alive for at least half a day..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Honestly...at this point, that's an unknown. I'd need to analyze this version vis-a-vis your original serum. Given your body can normally shift from one form to the other without external chemical stimulus, however, I'd consider it a distinct possibility."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

A sigh as she considered what he said. "I think you're right. It certainly felt like I could've vanished, then and there."

"I'll just have to stay balanced, then, and enjoy what time I do have." Helena decided, smiling again. "With you around to help, it shouldn't be too difficult. And I'll be happy with just a few well spent hours."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

A faint smile.

"That's a very reasonable approach, Helena.

"And...if I manage to succeed in analyzing this altered version of the serum...perhaps, one day...we may meet again, sooner rather than later. 'Later' being the day your twin selves find balance on their own."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I would like that a lot!" Her smile widened at the thought. "A familiar face to wake up to would be much better than none at all."

She giggled. "And knowing the other two, it'll be absolutely ages until they can figure things out on their own, so they could use a crutch."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He chuckled.

"A fair point."

He thought a moment.

"Should I carry the roll, then?" he asked Helena. "Since we don't know when this dose may wear off?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She nodded.

"That would make the most sense. Better to keep it with someone who's mind isn't in constant turmoil." She agreed and passed him the roll with only the slightest hesitation.

"There's no telling what the others would do with it."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"True," he admitted, and pocketed it.

"Care for some lunch, then?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Lunch will be great!" She held out her arm to hook with his, smiling wide.

"Gotta make sure I don't lose you." Helena explained.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Not to worry, m' dear," he said, smiling as he took her arm and they started to walk. "I'm like a bad penny: Even if you did, I'd keep comin' back."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Heh, you should give yourself a bit more credit. You're more like a boomerang or the moon." She giggled, admiring the hallway as if seeing it for the first time.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"You'll get no argument here," he chortled as they made their way to the stairs.

"Say," he suggested with a twinkle in his eye, "want to slide down the banister?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"As long as you show me how it's done first!" She agreed eagerly.

"I've always wanted to try it!" She paused, then corrected herself, "Well, they have... is that still considered me, even though it was before me?"

Laughing after a moment, she shook her head. "This is an odd problem most people don't have to deal with. A strange sort of identity crisis, really."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"You're both and you're more than both. It's Gestalt theory in action: The totality is greater than the sum of its component parts." He smiled. "You're Helen and Hela, yet the fact you can be both at once means you not only encompass but also surpass them. Just as I, as 'Lewis', have far more options available to me than Henry or Edward ever did.

"As to the banister," he continued, lifting his right leg over it and tucking his cane under his arm, "the key is bearing momentum in mind, keeping your balance, and using your hands or thighs as brakes when needed.

"Like so."

He demonstrated, allowing himself to slide a little ways down before stopping.

"The tricky bit is the end. You can either brake gradually, or go with physics and try to stick the landing."

He slid the rest of the way down, braking before he reached the banister's end, and climbed off, leaning against his cane once more.

"Your turn," he smiled up at her.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helena grinned at the demonstration and was quick to follow his example, carefully gripping the banister as she leaned forward.

"Sounds and looks easy enough!" She said before loosening her grip and starting to move.

Shrieking, she slid down, gathering momentum, until she came to a rather abrupt halt at the base of the stairs, clinging to the banister for dear life and giggling.

"I didn't fall!" She laughed breathlessly and began to climb down, trembling. "That was incredible."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis laughed with her.

"You did well," he remarked, "especially for your first go. I dare say you may be a natural!"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well, if there's one thing I have to be good at, it's balance!"

She leaned back against the rail, regarding him curiously.

"Do you take the banister down often? It must be nice to have a shortcut, with your foot and cane and all."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He smiled at her first statement.

To her second, he answered:

"Oho, yes." He chuckled. "Anytime no one who'd take offense is looking or I'm not carrying breakables, in fact."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Good thing people seem rather open minded here." She smiled back at him. "I think anyone who takes offense to that is being ridiculous- it's not like there's an elevator you can use."

"It's faster, energy conservant, easier on your foot, and a Hell of a lot more fun to slide. Innovation, in a nutshell."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Precisely!" concurred Lewis. "Now, granted, I refrained when that health inspector came calling..." he chortled. "But that was for the Society's benefit--it was paramount we make a good impression."

A savory aroma drifted to them from the kitchen.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Health inspector?" She blinked then gave a chuckle. "I hope you managed to make up for Hela's behavior."

"She managed to slip out and speak to him for a bit... before getting knocked out, I believe, and returned to her room." Helena explained, glancing up in recollection.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I think he was suitably impressed by the time he left," Lewis reassured. "Didn't hear back from him, at any rate, and it's been some time. No news is good news."

His stomach growled.

"Pardon," he laughed. "Perhaps we ought to go eat."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She nodded, grinning.

"I nearly forgot why we came down here, with all the excitement."

As they stepped into the kitchen, Helena drew closer to Lewis, pressing against him as she giggled nervously.

"There's... a lot from Hela here. In the kitchen, of all places."

Swallows hard and chuckles, her voice growing quieter. "Who knew?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Well..." reasoned Lewis with a shrug, "it is where we keep the knives... I suppose it's not surprising. Would Helen be more likely to be in her room, or perhaps the library?"

He inhaled the scents of fresh bread and beef stew.

"Good God, that smells mouth-watering," he said softly.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"You can go ahead and serve yourself." She told Lewis with a smile, shifting her weight off of him and resting instead against the doorframe.

"I'll join you in a moment, when I'm not so unsteady."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Very well. I'll get you a bowl, too, then."

He went about his task, ladling out the stew and putting a roll on each bread plate. Lastly, he gathered utensils. There was already butter laid out upon the table for them.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helena watched him, seeking a distraction from her swirling thoughts.

Her gaze was drawn to the cutlery block where the knives were resting and she frowned.

No. Not going to happen. She told herself firmly and went to sit beside Lewis, trailing a hand along the counter.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

The aroma of the meal was positively enticing.

He not just saw, but felt Helena sit down beside him.

Whatever else may happen...I'm grateful for this moment.

"Well, let's not stand of ceremony," he said with a smile as he picked up his spoon.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"To... a new me!" She returned the smile, lifting a spoonful of soup in a sort of toast before swallowing it happily.

"Mmm, note to self: I like soup." She giggled and continued eating.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"To all of you," returned Lewis, mirroring the gesture.

He dug in.

"Mm, it is rather good," he managed between mouthfuls.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"And the best part is, as far as I can tell, there aren't any chemicals in it!" She grabbed her roll and buttered it before dunking it into the soup to soak.

"With luck, the bread will be safe too." Helena chuckled, about to take a bite.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Not to worry; it's perfectly normal," said Lewis as he buttered his own roll. "Elaina only doctored the one, I so far as I can tell. Though I do wonder how she got her hands on that serum--not that I'm complaining, mind you," he said with a smile.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helena chewed slowly, thinking.

"Must've been back at the house Helen bought. Elaina could've picked up one of the experimental vials, mistaking it for the real thing."

She took another bite and looked down at her hands.

"I'm rather lucky it doesn't seem to have caused any damage to my mind or body, other than the instability."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded in understanding.

"Very true," he concurred with her last statement. "That could've been..."

He remembered the files he's seen. Would-be Hydes essentially stillborn, the soul rent asunder by the forces with which the ill-fated Jekylls tampered. The body more often than not a monstrosity, sometimes nothing more than a puddle...sometimes nothing at all.

He shook his head as if to clear it.

"In any case, we're very lucky."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I'll have to talk to her about that, if I get the chance. Or you can bring it up, if I end up being unable to."

Helena sighed and tucked her hair back behind her ear.

"She seems to have gotten into a bad habit of drugging either of the two halves. First Helen, now Hela..."

She glanced curiously at him.

"Did you ever have anyone like that?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"No," he replied. "But to be fair, I'd managed to keep it," he thought briefly of his dimension's Hastie, "mostly a secret before the potion quit working entirely. The only one who ever brought its components for me was Lanyon, and that was only once."

He sighed.

"It's a happy accident this time, but Elaina really ought to be more careful. I will speak with her regardless. This could've turned tragic."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helena shrugged, smiling again, though it was saddened.

"Well, the important thing is that I'm alright and we've learned something new."

Running her fingers through her hair, she added,

"Besides, the poor girl's probably desperate at this point and thought she was helping Helen. She's made the same mistake in the past, like I said."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"True," he returned. "I just don't want her next mistake to be lethal. I've seen...ways it can go wrong. Trust me...we don't want that."

"Stew's good, though," he said, purposefully changing the subject. His bowl was more than half empty already.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Very," She agreed, nodding. "Only, you're way better than any bowl of soup. Even this yummy meat one!"

Helena giggled and picked up her bowl with both hands.

"Cheers?

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He smiled, then chuckled and lifted his own bowl.

"Cheers!"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She nudged her bowl against his, the two dishes making a gentle clink, and drank her broth.

"Who needs spoons?" Giggled Helena as she wiped her mouth with a napkin, having set the stew back down.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He didn't see anyone else in the kitchen.

"Indeed," he agreed, and drained his own, then licked his lips.

"Seconds, or no?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

"Oh no, I'm absolutely stuffed."

She stood, gathering her dirty dishes and walking to the sink.

"As amazing as it is, I'd like to avoid falling into a coma and the 'I'm about to burst' sensation one gets from indulging in too much food."

"Go ahead and get more if you want it. I don't mind waiting." Helena smiled back at him.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He took his bowl to the sink, then looked at the extra rolls.

He cracked one open, slathered some butter inside, and stood at the ready.

"I'll just...take this with me."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She giggled, "I'm sure no one will mind. Rachel and Gemma seem to have prepared a lot of food."

"So...what do we do next, Lewis?" She asked curiously. "I introduce could myself to everyone."

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chatterghosts  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(( Jekyll1886 per the request of the comment poster! ))

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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(my bad)

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

(Don't apologize, my child is happy for once)

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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Mz. Hyde and Catt were strolling the halls and talking when the screaming began. The two girls sprinted towards Helen's room, Mz. Hyde searching for the key while Catt lamented not having rollerblades.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

* Mz. Hyde holds up a key ring jam backed with keys. She fumbles and tries them in the lock at a rapid pace.*

HOW MANY FUCKING KEYS DO I HAVE?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"A backup for every door I think, but why do you keep them all on the same ring!?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Because what would be the point in having a key ring?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Having more than one would keep them organized! Expedite finding them in an emergency!" Catt briefly wondered if an axe would be faster as Hela (Helen?) let out another gut wrenching scream.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

EHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FUCK IT!!

* Mz. Hyde tosses the key ring away.*

I'M BREAKING DOWN THE DOOR!!

* She starts ramming into the door.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

((Helen Jekyll ))

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

Behind the door, the screams grew shakier, ragid gasps for air creating longer and longer pauses in between. Then, unmistakably, what started as another cry of pain warped into a laugh.

"Ahhhhhhahahaha! Oh God, that hurt like Hell!" A voice belonging neither to Helen nor Hela chortled, breathless as the figure rose on trembling limbs.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Catt's eyes grew wide at the unfamiliar voice, before her expression started to war with itself as to weather be fearful, or protectively angry.

"Wh-who's in there? What happened? Hela, say something!" She called through the door, putting a hand out to pause Mz.Hyde 's assault.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

* Mz. Hyde puts her ear to the door.*

Helen?! If that's you, knock three times!

* She knocks to demonstrate.*

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina heard the screaming, then the laughing. She quickly opened the door between the two rooms. "Helen, are you alright?"

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

The girl cringed at the sudden onslaught of names and questions.

"Two Helens, one Hela, and no names that fit me." She mused aloud, chuckling. "I'm barely able to stand and everyone already has expectations for me."

Without looking at Elaina, she spoke, raising her voice so those outside the room could hear. "How about you go around and let the two worry-warts inside? Apparently they think I've done something wrong."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Of course we're worried! We heard screaming like someone being murdered!" Catt explained. "And given some of the things that go on around here, it's well within the realm of possibility. Which we'd rather avoid, that is, avoid more deaths. No dieing or murder, please?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Ugh! Stupid keys! I'm giving this ONE last try before I break down the door!

* She puts a random key in the lock and what do you know? It fits.*

Well that was convenient.

* She opens the door.*

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina started to go to the door, laughing nervously. "you don't need to break it down, I-" she stopped when the door open and shrugged. "That works."

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"My apologies, kitten. Having all the cells in your body committing mass suicide and regenerating just as fast as they're dying off tends to sting just a tiny bit." The girl teased, running her fingers through the wild tangle of her brown hair. "I'll see what I can do about being quieter next time."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"You did what? Yikes." Catt said, stepping into the room. She froze when she saw the new girl, her eyes told her an impossible story that struggled to find a rational place in her mind.

"You're new."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Elaina....who's this?!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

She looked at her, blinking. "Well... it's supposed to be Helen... but she doesn't look like her..." she frowned. "Why don't you look like Helen?"

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

Still nameless and overwhelmed once more, she bowed her head.

"I'd appreciate it if you stopped asking questions I don't know the answers to." For a moment, her grin had slipped away and her hands trembled. "I'm sure you're all confused and disappointed, but I don't know what's going on."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Sorry. Maybe we should just, calm down a minute. Take some deep breaths." Having somewhat come to grips with what she was seeing, and what she thought might have happened, Catt spoke as calmly as she could. "We didn't mean to overwhelm you like that, sorry."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Let's....start this over again! Hello! I'm Mz. Hyde! This is Catt Hatter, and that is Elania Hyde- no relation! Who are you?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina smiled awkwardly. "Hello, I guess..." she said softly. "Are you alright? You sounded like you were in pain."

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

She took a deep breath. "More questions I can't answer." The corner of her lips twitched into a half smile. "Though I can tell you it was Hela the fearless who did most of the screaming."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"O...kay?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

So.... I take it you woke up here?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Hela did most of the screaming? Probably just because- wait, you're not... Helen... or Hela?" She looked at her with curiousity.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

What had been the beginnings of a smile vanished again and she looked at each of them in turn, her left cheek giving the slightest twitch.

"I think I'd like to go for a walk." She told them cooly, taking a step forward. "Do you mind?"

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"N-not at all. We just want to make sure you're okay." Catt looked at the rest of the assembled crew. "No more questions, okay? Don't ask her any more questions. She's had enough to deal with, just having spawned as is!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Ok....but we are definitely following her!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina looked up at Catt, smiling. "Sorry..." she looked at the girl. "Sorry," she repeated.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

"Hm." She walked out of the room, brushing past Catt.

"You'll have to be able to keep up with me, night manager..." A chuckle came from the girl, some of her good humor restored.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Oh, no need to worry about her! She's got strong legs." Catt hurried to keep up. "I'm more worried about me!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

H-how did you know that?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina hesitated, unsure if she was supposed to follow.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"The same way I know that you nearly killed your friends at least twice, by giving into rage." She responded rather matter-of-factly, increasing her pace to a jog.

Little faster, little farther, then I'll be free.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Please don't drudge up stuff like that, it's not nice." Catt matched her pace. "And look out for the stairs!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

* "She knows. Of course she knows." Mz. Hyde thought.*

Hey, she's right! Watch out for the stairs!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

Elaina followed, running after them but staying behind.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

A grin spread across her face, stretching from ear to ear. "It's also not nice to continue doing what someone has asked you not to do!" She called back, slowing somewhat as she approached the stairs. Pausing only for a moment, the Helen-Hela hybrid clambered onto the banister and slid down, laughing with delight. "You guys coming?"

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Yes. On that note," Catt said, sliding down after her. "One of you kept trying to kill people long after she had been asked to stop. So no one can really take the high road here."

She landed at the bottom with a slight hop.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

* Seeing as to how this was clearly a coolness competition, Mz. Hyde slid down the banister; backflipping off of it before she reached the bottom.*

And trust me, you don't want to take the high road.

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina smiled and sat on the banister. "I've always wanted to do this!" She smiled, sliding down a little. She got caught off balance and quickly got down.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

"As if I had any control over that, Hatter." She chuckled, rather amused by Hela's nickname for the girl. "I was only born minutes ago and yet I'm already burdened by the sins of my barely remembered past selves."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Catt flinched at the name, sadness creeping into her expression. "Exactly why I said no one can take the high road. It sounded like you were trying to accuse her of wronging you in some way, but it wasn't you as you were just born. So please, no revenge scheming okay? I'd rather we get along as friends."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Please?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina wasn't really sure what anyone was saying. She was confused and didn't know what happened. Maybe they would have an explanation if she told them she gave Hela the serum. But she might get in trouble if she did, so... Not gonna do that just yet.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

"Revenge scheming? She repeated, confused by the sudden somberness of mood. "I didn't intend to accuse anyone of anything. I... I thought that those events would be the best testaments to what I know, since only you, Mz. Hyde, and I were there to witness them."

Her hand seeked to tuck stray hairs behind her ear, her gaze lowered. "I'm sorry if I... upset any of you. I really didn't mean to..."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I-it's okay. Like we said earlier, you're new. We don't really know what to expect from you." Catt stepped over to her. "And while we don't want to overwhelm you with questions, I do hope you can understand how difficult it can be to try and figure things out without them. You already seem to know who we are, so introductions seem out of place. But still," she held out her hand. "It's nice to meet you."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Yeah...I'm sorry if I scared you.

* She holds out her hand too.*

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina giggled. "She can't shake both of your hands at the same time, that's weird!"

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

She grinned and grabbed each offered hand in one of her own, shaking them. "Sure I can!" She told Elaina before turning back to the other two girls. "It's a pleasure to be alive and speaking to you."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Yes, it is good to be alive!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"The pleasure is ours! What say we all go to the kitchen and have some tea while we figure stuff out?" Catt smiled at everyone.

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Elaina laughed, staying off to the side and out of the way.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

She nodded earnestly. "Tea sounds fantastic! And as long as everyone doesn't start asking at once, I'd be happy to try and answer what questions I can."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Wonderful! It's this way!" Catt cheerily headed off towards the kitchen, thinking about which tea set to use for the new friend's debut.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

I'm actually a little peckish myself, I wonder if there is any of that basil cheese left?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Elaina followed them and smiled. "I wonder if there are cookies!"

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"I'd be willing to do most anything for a good cookie." She admitted, grinning. "I haven't tried one, but I know they're supposed to be really good."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Once in the kitchen, Catt set out a plate of cookies on the table and went over to her tea cupboard and started blending some herbs.

This was the new girl's first time trying her tea, so she was going to make something completely new and special! Something relaxing, and good with honey.

Once it was all assembled, she set the kettle on the counter, wrapped it in a tea cosy, and let it steep while she readied the rest of the dressings.

Voices in the hall told her that she'd run out of time. Where to hide? There!

She ducked into the pantry just as the entourage entered the room and saw the already laid out snack.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Oh wow! Check out all of this! There's even the cheese I love!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

"How did-?! Y'know, I don't even want to question anything anymore." Elaina smiled and shrugged, getting cups for everyone.

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

Hesitating in the doorway, the girl giggled nervously.

"Déjà vu... The others... Well, Hela in particular..."

She trailed off, catching her hand drifting to her waist, in search for a knife, and jerked it up, letting out another nervous chuckle as she instead ran her fingers through her hair.

"Old habits really do die hard..."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

The Catt that had just walked into the kitchen with her friends made mental note of everything, memorizing every detail so as to prevent a paradox later on. Or was it right now? Never mind.

"Time travel." She said dismissively, then addressed the new girl's demeanor. "You okay, um, Miss?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Fine... I'm fine..." Her gaze flickered about the kitchen and she laughed softly, bracing herself against the doorframe. "God, Hela's made some memories here..."

She squeezed her eyes shut. "You guys... all know Helen well, right? Say something that gets her passionate, if you can... Please."

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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Elaina looked up. "Oh, I can go get something that might help! I'll be right back!" She grinned, running off.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

Hmmm.....oh! Maybe I can recite some formulas I know! E=MC2....H2O= water...C6H12O6= glucose....um....what else?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"Uh, Helen..." Catt spoke slowly, uncertain. "Helen, wanted to... help people?"

Score one for generic predictions. She thought, chastising herself. Pathetic.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

"Yes," She agreed, "Helen does want to help as many people as she can. Spent most of her life trying to."

And that turned out so well for her. Couldn't even help herself, after all these years.

The thought came suddenly and the girl shuddered, swallowing the urge to voice it.

"There's... no need to use the past tense, Catt." She told he, fighting to keep her voice level. "Helen's still here and alive and... I don't know about well, since my stomach seems intent on turning inside out."

She gave a soft chuckle. "It's not the most pleasant sensation."

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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Elaina ran back in the room with a handful of papers. "I have these letters, if that'll help. They're all addressed to Helen."

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Wizardblizzard  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(("Never mind" is actually two words. "Nevermind" is a Nirvana album.))

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Catt Hatter  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

(( Also a video game! Thank you for pointing it out, I usually say it like it's one word too. ^^; ))

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

"The pleasure is ours! What say we all go to the kitchen and have some tea while we figure stuff out?" Catt smiled at everyone..

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Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited

((I'm very tempted to have Gemma blame the chemists for this but I'm guess that is not what actually happened... And Gemma has no idea whats going on so.... Yep... *angry OOC Gemma voice in the background yelling about someone defacing the name of baked goods* Hush child))

Gemma heard screaming. She turned a corner quickly and ran into a suit of armor. Staggering backward, she realized what door the sound was coming from. The door, she discovered, was locked. But whoever - or whatever- was behind it kept creaming.

"Hold on!" Gemma called through the door, "I'll get you out of there!" She wasn't quite sure if she was talking to herself or the person behind the door. Removing a pin from her hair, she stuck it into the lock and began to move it around, moving the tiny pieces inside the door knob. With a click, it unlocked and Gemma pushed it open.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited

((XDDDD I don't blame her for being upset!))

Shuddering and letting out another shriek, the girl sat doubled over on the floor, her desperate gasps for air trembling with what could only be...laughter?

Despite the obvious pain, she was grinning and staring at the visitor with intrigue, gathering her strength to greet them.

"'Ello there, Gem. Mighty fine day for a poisonin', isn't it?" She giggled softly.

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Poisoning?" Gemma's eyebrows shot upward in concern. "Have you been poisoned? I can get someone to help, I mean I don't really know who can help but I can try and-" she continued to ramble, saying the same thing over and over with slightly different wording.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

Grimacing, she let out a soft laugh, shaking her head slowly.

"I'm not poisoned, just a little shaken up. Mind helping me up?" She smiled, reaching out a hand. "I promise I don't bite."

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

((*sighs* here she goes again.))

"Okay..." Gemma grabbed the outstretched hand and began to pull the girl from the ground.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

((Don't worry, this one is actually nice!))

"Thanks." She managed to stand, swaying somewhat as she did so and closing her eyes tightly for a moment.

"A bit dizzy... Heh... At least the pain stopped."

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Sweet! It pays off! (for once) ))

"Your Welcome."

"..."

"Do you need anything? I might have a cookie in my pocket if that would help..."

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited

She beamed, her eyes snapping open.

"A cookie would be wonderful! I've never had a cookie before, but I know they're really good!"

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Gemma pulled the cookie out of her pocket and handed it to the girl. "Never had a cookie?"

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

"That's right!" Accepting the cookie and taking a bite, she giggled. "Though, come to think of it, I've had no food other than a bread roll up until now."

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Gemma gasped and looked horrified. "Thats a disgrace! C'mon I'm taking you to the kitchens."

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

She giggled again, happily munching on the cookie. "Lead the way, chef!"

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Gemma grinned and led the girl through the hallways to the kitchen door. She pushed the door open, the "No (^Rogue) Science Allowed" sign swinging slightly. "Here we are!"

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

The girl peered into the kitchen and blinked, smiling.

"It's very colorful!" She commented as she stepped inside, her eyes wandering over the cabinets and countertops.

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Gemma smiled as she began collecting ingredients. "I'm going to make a cake! Everyone has to have cake at least once in their life. Its a requirement!" She set her collection of items on the counter.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

"Oh? What kind of cake will it be?" She peered at the ingredients, picking up a few to get a closer look. "This stuff all looks yummy."

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I think its going to be chocolate," Gemma replied.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited

"I think I might like chocolate!" She set the items back down, her gaze wandering around the kitchen once more... and coming to rest on a wooden block stocked with knives.

Oh... I remember those. She thought, taking a step towards it.

((*nervous noises*))

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

((O.O))

"You do? Its good you remember something then! Be careful though, those are sharp," Gemma warned.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

"Yeah, uh... sharp enough to really hurt someone..." She muttered and touched one of the handles, sounding dazed.

"Anyways, do you need any help with the cake?"

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Background Scientist #37  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"If you could find the other measuring cups, that would be great! They look like this." Gemma held up a single measuring cup.

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Helen Jekyll  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

"Measuring cup, got it." She stepped away from the knives, instead searching the drawers and cabinets. "What sizes do you need?"

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