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Lanyon's finally made an appearance! And everyone has an adorable face this week!

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Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Hmm, I really wasn't expecting him... He obviously doesn't approve of Henry drinking.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Kind of ironic to think that there's a good chance I introduced him to drinking, as Astrid pointed out.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Obesrvation: I do look slightly drunk in my new avatar

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

You do look a little fresh, sir. You might want to go lie down for a bit.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I just might, with the right company.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

* scowls* I'll have you know, I'm already in a relationship. You'll have to find another Jekyll to woo with your charming looks and silver tongue.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Kinky bastard.

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

You know me too well.

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Helen Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

It's quite alright, it's probably natural for you Lanyons... Hmm... Perhaps the other Lanyon could join you?

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Robert? Hmm... that would be quite interesting.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Oh, do you two have different names for each other?

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yes, I'm Hastie and he's Robert. That way there's less confusion.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago • edited

A little less, anyways. Are you two blood related? Twins perhaps?

(I'd love to hear someone's explaination for all the Jekyll and Hyde's running around. XD)

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I... don't actually know. I've always thought of us as brothers, but more in a "we're both Lanyon" way than a family way.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Interesting... Have you ever noticed how many of the same person there seems to be running around? It's quite peculiar...

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

It is very peculiar, but also wonderful!

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Yes, it is. It lets you talk to yourself without seeming crazy!

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Not too crazy, at least. By the way, how are your Latin studies going?

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Alright, I suppose. I haven't started the actual class yet but I'm trying to see if I can memorize the alphabet.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Starting small gives for a better foundation, in my opinion. When I had to learn Norwegian I too started on the alphabet and numbers.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Yeah, it's best to learn the basics first, as with anything.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

More the pity that I do not have much patience for learning new skills. However, I do like mastering skills and having knowledge.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Oh dear, that is a predicament. Usually you need one to do the other.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

It certainly does not make for a good relationship with myself.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

It's good that you love to learn, though! As long as you have that, you'll have the motivation to push on when you don't understand something and keep going until you're satisfied with what you now know. My problem is I plan to do too much in too short of a period of time.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Planning ahead is a skill itself. Luckily school can be a great help in learning how to plan.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Yeah. It also teaches you to set reasonable goals.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

May I ask what you are studying? If you're still in school, that is.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

I am planning on becoming a forensic scientist.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Sounds exciting! How did you find out that's what you want to do?

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Well, I've always loved solving mysteries and reading detective books plus I enjoy science and both come together in forensic science. Also, there's a bit of psychology involved and I've wanted to learn about that as well.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life, isn't that the saying? Anyway, I wish you luck on the road ahead of you!

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago • edited

Ah, yes. I remembered that saying when I was trying to decide whether to go down the engineer or forensic scientist route. You see, I'd probably be good at engineering and it definitely pays more but I think I'd prefer a smaller paycheck if I get to wake up every morning, happy to go to work...

And thank you! I appreciate it!

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

It is a risk we must take in our pursuit of happiness.

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Yes, the risk is the scariest part. I'm hoping I'll actually be good at what I do...

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Hard work is the key. If you tie that up to choosing a job you love, it means that you get to have even more fun!

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Mmm, sounds wonderful when I think about it. I'll have to write that down somewhere as a little reminder for when the going gets rough.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I'm glad I could share some of my wisdom before leaving for the night. Have a nice day!

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Thank you very much for your words! I hope you have a good night.

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Dr Jekyll's Boyfriend  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

We are... Brothers. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Dr Jekyll's Boyfriend • 3 years ago

Now you can move in with him and do brotherly things. Like sharing the same bathroom.

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Dr Jekyll's Boyfriend  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Only if he allows it, that is.

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Hastie Lanyon  Dr Jekyll's Boyfriend • 3 years ago

If you're willing to split the rent then by all means, move in.

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Dr Jekyll's Boyfriend  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

I'll start packing my things, then.

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

How is sharing a bathroom exceptionally brotherly?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

I don't know. I don't have a sibling.

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

All of the other Hydes are your siblings now.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Now that you mention it...they kind of are! OMG!!

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I do apologise, Dr. Helen. Though I do have a silver tongue, I did not mean anything by it.

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Cas Laterlo • 3 years ago

I figured it had to have been someone close to Henry, but goodness, I did not expect such a speech from Lanyon! (Alright, so perhaps I did, but not with such...graphics.)

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Hastie Lanyon  Cas Laterlo • 3 years ago

I'm full of surprises!

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Cas Laterlo  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Yes, indeed you are, Dr. Lanyon. At least we finally get to properly meet!

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Hastie Lanyon  Cas Laterlo • 3 years ago

At long last! I can only apologise for not introducing myself earlier. There have been so many people to greet the last few weeks. No matter, I'm glad to meet you now, Cassia!

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Cas Laterlo  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

No worries, Dr. Lanyon! I am a patient person. It is a pleasure to meet you as well, sir!

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Mz.Hyde Mod • 3 years ago

* The sun rises in the sky, shining it's radiant beams onto the Society. A bluebird tweets and flies into an open window. It perches itself on a nightstand, next to a bed where a sleeping blonde woman lies. The bird starts to sing its song.*

* Mumbles* Put the...nachos in...numerical order....

* The bird sings again.*

* Mumbles* BAE...put..it...in...

* The bird sings again*

* Mumbles* I swear...to God...Henry...it's like you haven't...done this before....

* The bird sings again...and is smashed by an angry hand.*

Fucking alarm.

* The woman tries to sit up, but fails.*

Ouch! Why does my chest hurt so much?!

* She tries again, and fights through the pain and sits up.*

Uhhh....

* She realizes two things: 1. That this is not her bedroom. 2. She's naked.*

Whhhhaaaaattttt the hell am I doing here?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Would I be correct in assuming this is your waking up in Dr Helen's room after the building-flip river thing?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(You are correct.)

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Oh dear. XD I have placed some clothes for you on the bed)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(As instructed! Good job! :)b)

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Yay! I can do somethings right! XD)

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

If you wouldn't mind. You'll be able to get off again once I finish making the sleeping draught. *Helen scanned the titles of the books in front of her, carefully grabbing one titled "Crime and Punishment" and pulling it out while her other hand prevented an avalanche of papers and other books.*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(I thought it was still the middle of the night when Catt woke up?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yes. And now it's morning.)

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(The timeline got gunged up for a sec there. Catt's still asleep in front of the hearth when Mz. Hyde wakes up ok?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Okay!)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(I'm sorry, I mangled up the timeline. DX *you can hear it screaming in agony*)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(It's okay! Just answer the question please!)

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Okay, I did... I think I fixed it... >~<)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Meh, it happens, and will probably happen again. XD We'll get the hang of continuity eventually. *Hands the timeline some advil.*)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yeah, it's hard to do when all these roleplays are spontaneous and go on for long periods and involve lots of different people... I think I fixed it, though! *the timeline whimpers and swallows it, cowering in preparation for the next slip up*)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Yeah, we can roll with this. The midnight scene shouldn't take too much longer. Would the pain kick in before she fell asleep, or would she only feel it after waking up?)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(It'll happen as she dozes off... It's like swallowing fire. Of course, it should subside after a few moments although her stomach might hurt in the morning.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Ugh, it's not gonna be pleasant. If she's warned ahead of time about the heat/sharpness then we can avoid a near spit-take.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Oh, by the time it starts to burn, it'll be too late to spit the stuff back up. There's a delay to it. The opium dulls the pain enough at first so she won't cough it up the second it touches her lips. She'll finish all of the draught, pause for a beat, then the fire begins to burn. ^-^ such a cheerful subject, right? XDX)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Oh joy. :T)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Oh, that's right. Dear me, the timeline is all messed up now.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(We can continue the scene here as morning and finish up the midnight one separately, ok? Catt would still be asleep due to the draught when Mz. Hyde came back.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Lady Jekyll? What was she doing out?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I'm not sure... Just you two got into a fight and... She kept stabbing you until you died...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

She did?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Helen nodded, rubbing the back of her neck.* Are... You alright now?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

* Tries to get up, but fails and winces in pain.*

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* She quickly moves to her friends side, brow creased with worry.* Well, I watched you die... Most people aren't okay after that sort of thing... Are you injured?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

What do you mean DIE?! What are you talking about?!

* She sits up too fast and falls back again.*

DAMMIT!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Hey, calm down! You're hurting yourself! *gently holds her shoulder down* Do you not remember what happened? You got angry and flipped everything in the Society, including the building itself, then summoned that giant wave...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, I remember THAT, but not the whole dying part!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh... Well, it makes sense that you wouldn't... *winces and looks away suddenly* Now, are you going to put on those clothes yourself or do you need help?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, yeah, I'm going.

* Reaches for the clothes, despite the pain.*

Hey! These aren't my clothes!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, yeah, yours were ruined... Those are a pair of my clothes. I figured they would be okay until you could get some of your own... *turns her back to Mz. Hyde to give her privacy, hugging the book, "Crime and Punishment", to her chest*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Why didn't you just use your skeleton key to get some clothes out of my room?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, well, I'm not sure where your room is... And I misplaced my key in all of this... *does a sweeping gesture to the piles and piles of books and papers everywhere*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

You don't know where my room is?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

No... I don't believe I've ever had the pleasure of seeing it... Perhaps later?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Let's go see it now!~

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Well first, finish getting dressed... Then we need to wake Catt.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Oh, right.

* It takes a few minutes, but eventually she manages to put the clothes on, despite the pain she doesn't want to admit she's experiencing.*

Alright, I'm ready!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* she turns back around, smiling* Good... Now, I'd like to say that I'm very sorry you felt betrayed... If it wasn't for me, this never would have happened... *Her smile fades.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Hey! You're fine! I just overreacted!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Okay... Just, Catt had felt bad about getting you being so upset...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Oh, y'all don't need to worry about lil' ol' me!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

But we were very worried! We saw you get chopped in half and stabbed until you died! *frowns, hugging herself*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Hey...

* Gets up despite the pain and goes over to her and puts her hand on Helen's shoulder.*

I'm here now.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

I'm glad... I had thought you were gone forever. *hugs her gently, smiling* But I guess you're tougher than you look.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

* She's surprised for a second at the hug, but then smiles and hugs back.*

Hey, don't underestimate us cute, short people.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I'll try not to make that mistake again... *Helen pulls away, tucking her hair back.* Now, I better wake the sleeping beauty or she'll for a fortnight.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Okay!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Helen silently approached Catt, crouching at her side and giving her a gentle shake.* Hey, it's time to wake up.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Catt groggily opened her eyes with a moan.* Nng, my stomach. *she grumbled as she tried to sit up. It felt like her guts had been replaced with briars.* I don't think my system cared for the sleeping draught, did something go wrong? Am I ok? *She asked Helen, still half asleep.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

No, you're perfectly fine. I'm sorry, just a small fraction of people have a bad reaction to the draught. I probably should have warned you. *Helen answered somberly, using her guilt to better her little act. Her heart ached for deceiving Catt and she wondered if the whole trick was really worth it.*

(Catt would get suspicious if she heard the ingredients. Just opium and alcohol wouldn't hurt like Cantharide did.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Ugh, just my luck. How long d'you think it'll last? *Catt grumbled, finally looking up. Upon seeing Mz. Hyde, her eyes flew wide open and she fairly lept onto her revived friend. Wrapping her in a tight hug, the pain momentarily forgotten.* Mz. Hyde, you're back! I'm so sorry! I'm sorry!

(Catt don't know heads or tails of the ingredients, she doesn't even recognise the smell/taste of opium as opium! All she recognised was the alcohol, which she didn't like. If I hadn't looked it up myself, I would've thought Cantharide was a plant substance! XP The reality is more gross.)

(Also, Catt's mind is still foggy from everything. She'll realise the fib later on.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen was spared from replying once Catt caught sight of Mz. Hyde, breathing a soft sigh of relief at her good fortune.* Careful, Catt. I think she may be hurting. *She warned gently, worried that they'd worsen each other's conditions.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

No no! I'm fine!

* Winces.*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

* Hearing Dr. Helen's warning and her embraced friend's expression of pain, Catt immidiatly let go and nearly tripped over a stack of papers on the floor.* Ack! Are you ok? I'msosorry! *There was near panic in her voice as she fussed over her friend, hands twitching unsure what to do with themselves.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Good morning sleepykittycat!

* Winces in pain from the hug.*

Ouch...

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

* Hearing Dr. Helen's warning and her embraced friend's expression of pain, Catt immidiatly let go and nearly tripped over a stack of papers on the floor.* Ack! Are you ok? I'msosorry! *There was near panic in her voice as she fussed over her friend, hands twitching unsure what to do with themselves.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Yeah, I'm fine! I'm just having some weird pains.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

I would expect so! You got-*Catt shut her eyes against the memory.* You got shredded, it was horrifying! Most people don't just bounce back from that! And it was all because you thought we'd turned against you! DX

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Congratulations on reaching a thousand comments! Woohoo!)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Thank you! *\(^u^)/* You're coming up on three thou~ yourself! Hooray for talking a lot!)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Shredded? Cool! My blood and guts must have been everywhere!~

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Helen moved to her panicking friends side, placing a hand firmly on her shoulder.* What Catt is trying to say is that we were both very worried about you and I'm sure I'm speaking for both of us when I say I'm relieved that you're back. We couldn't imagine the Society without you.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

You...really mean that?

Huh.

I mean...of course! The Society couldn't survive without me!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Of course we mean that! *Catt said, much louder than she intended. Then started coughing again, one hand over her mouth and the other across her stomach. The pain had decided to re-assert itself.*

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Helen laughed softly.* Yes, we'd completely fall apart without your wisdom to guide us. *She smiled.* All joking aside, yes I really mean that...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Mz.Hyde is surprised at this, even though she's not showing it.*

Yes...well...whatever! Do you still want to see my room or not?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Your room? *Catt croaked from between coughs. She really shouldn't be out of bed.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Yeah. I've seen both of your rooms now, so I want to show off mine!~ That is, if you think you can handle the trip.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, I'm good! I'm goo- *She was cut off as another coughing fit racked her body, making her shake with each convulsion.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

What's wrong with you? Do you have ebola?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

N-*cough*no, just a case of *cough* hypothermia from the river ye-*cough*yesterday. Water ain't good for the lungs. *she wheezed.*

(She might be coming down with pneumonia.) *I what? Catt thought.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

How did you get water in-oh, right. Sorry about that.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

'Sok! R-really! *cough, hack* Anyone would be upset over *gasp* such a betrayal! *Catt's speech once again descended into coughing.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Are you sure that you shouldn't be in the hospital or something?

* Sees the sleeping draught.*

Oh look! Alcohol!~

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(You do realise there wasn't any left, right? Though I can appreciate the gag you're going for.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Puts bottle up to lips...and feels nothing. She brings the bottle up to her eye and looks in.*

Awww!~ There's none left!

* She sniffs the bottle.*

Hmmm...Frog's breath, Wormswart, and...opium. Whew! Must've been good! Oh well!

* Throws the bottle over her shoulder...and it explodes for some odd reason.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Wow, how didn't the paper catch fire? *Catt's coughing has been postponed.*

Wait, there was opium in that? Isn't that illegal? Not to mention really bad for you?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Beats me I don't know how fire works. And opium makes morphine so it can't be THAT bad, right?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

No! Not cool! They were, and you were crying! *Catt flailed her hands as she spoke.* I don't ever want to see that happen again!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

But if it does, can you catch it on camera for me?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I think I'd be more preoccupied with trying to keep you alive! I don't even know if we have cameras yet! *Catt blustered, she really should have read up more on the era.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I don't think we have them yet. But I'm sure we can either invent one or get one from another era.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

But my time folds only go backwards! (This has gotten off topic, I think the timeline diverged again.) And we're getting off topic! Where'd the plotline go?

(I'll hang onto this as a bonus scene, don't worry.)

I'm not! *Catt sounded like she was having two conversations at once. Hopefully this doesn't cause problems.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Here, let me help you!~

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Should I jump in now?)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yes please!)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Let me know when to jump in?)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Now would be fine unless you'd like to wait for the wake up call.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(I'll wait for a wake up call. She had the draught in the middle of the night, so she'd probably sleep till noon if allowed.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Speaking of sleeping, I can't believe how tired I am. It's only 9:00 and I'm already considering turning in earlier. I suppose I should, no need to force myself to stay up if I need sleep. Goodnight! I will respond to everything in the morning! [And have you had a chance to play the game more, yet?])

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(See you tomorrow! I've got the day off. :D[ X( I will have by tomorrow, promise!])

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Cool! That should be fun! ^-^ [its okay, there's no rush. XD])

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Sorry about the delayed response! I slept in and my notifications were mucked up. DX [It really is in depth with the crime scene investigation stuff. But I'd guessed the killer of the first case after they were introduced! I'm gonna keep playing.])

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(It's alright, it happens! [It really is. Just you wait, the cases get harder and harder.])

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(I hope so! It's gonna be fun!)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Any progress? Have you made it to the end of case two? *grins*)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Not yet, sorry. DX Life and work and writing and sleep keep getting in the way!)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(I understand. Sleep is quite bothersome, isn't it?)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Very. I'd do without it if I could!)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Agreed. I would also do without other necessities like eating and drinking. Oh, how I envy mystical beings that don't have to do such things...)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Yeah. Stupid corporeal forms! DX Such an inconvenience!)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(To think we spend 1/3 of our life sleeping... And that's if you're the type who gets 8 hours every night. The statistics for how much time we spend doing different essential tasks such as eating and sleeping is rather surprising and really irks me.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Good thing we can multitask most of those essential tasks with other things. Sleep is the big one though, at least dreams are fun!)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Oh. I see.

* Notices the book in your hands.*

What's that?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh... Just a favorite of mine... *hugs it closer, smiling*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Fitting.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* her smile falters* You mean the title?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

No. That that would be your favorite book.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh... Well, it's well written... *she flushed, looking down* it has nothing to do with my morals...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I've heard of it before. But what's it about?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

It's about a guy named Rodion Raskolnikov who is a impoverished Ex student in St Petersburg who is planning to kill a pawnbroker for money...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Ooo!~ Interesting! Go on!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

But if I tell you anymore, it'll be spoilers. *she smiled gently.* you'll have to read the book for yourself.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I may just have to! It sounds interesting.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* nods and goes to the bookshelf, returning it to its usual place* It's very interesting. Although you don't strike me as a reader, Mz. Hyde...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Of course! Who doesn't like to read a good book from time to time?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, I can name a few people... But I love to read myself.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Very well. *Catt said, leaving the blankets on the floor. Moving slowly as her body still ached, she took a seat on the corner of the bed and waited, still staring off at nothing.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* A quick glance at her charge showed Catt wasn't watching her. Unsure of how long that would last, she opened the book to reveal a compartment inside containing a small pouch and two vials, one containing a crystal clear liquid and the other, something more burgundy. Helen selected the first two items, tucking them in her pocket before closing and replacing the book on the shelf, the second vial untouched.*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Catt made an attempt at speaking to distract herself from the still vivid dream, but was seized by a coughing fit instead.* Ow...*She croaked after the hacking had subsided. She really shouldn't try to speak so suddenly.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen winced, her own chest aching at the sound although she didn't pause in her work.* Are you alright, Catt? *She asked, once again opening the locked wardrobe and pulling out another small pouch and a beaker. The doors were shut and locked again as fast as Helen's trembling hands could manage and she made her way to the desk.*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, *Catt grunted, gently rubbing her neck.* throat's just sore. River water isn't the best for breathing, y'know? *She said with a laugh, which brought on another bout of coughing.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Perhaps... Perhaps you should try not to speak for awhile, Catt. *Helen suggested as the fit died down.* I don't want you worsening your condition. *She delicately mixed and measured her three ingredients, basing the doses off of Catts size and estimated weight.* I hope you won't mind drinking this. I've been told it burns a bit going down.

(Which it would. First that'd be the alcohol then the fiery pain of poison Helen added. Sounds fun. -_-')

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

If it can keep me from dreaming, I'll tough it out. *Catt said, her voice quiet and sounding more like gravel, rather than herself.*

(Alcohol on a sore throat and poison to boot. -_-' Catt's gonna hate it.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

At least I gave her a warning. *She thought. Helen swirled the mixture around, turning heel and coming to rest beside Catt, offering her the beaker.* It would be best for you to drink it all at once. Try not to spill if you can help it.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Ok, so. This is intense and I've run out of time to finish it right now. I've gotta get to work, but I've got the next three days off. I'll post the scene when I get back tonight, don't worry about staying up for it though. Sorry! DX)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(It's alright! You're allowed to do other things in life than sit and reply to me all day.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Thank you! Tell me what you think? 83 )

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Okay...*Catt whispered, hesitantly taking the beaker. She could remember from somewhere that drinking from beakers was a really dumb thing to do. But this was 19th century England, and she trusted her friend. The smell of alcohol wafted up to greet her as she brought the unconventional glass closer to her face. She stared down into it, bracing herself for the foul taste. Shutting her eyes, she brought the beaker to her lips and started to drink. The harsh alcohol on her already aching throat made her want to gag, but she scrunched her eyes and finished the draught as quickly as she could manage.*

Ugh, *She said with a small cough and shiver of disgust,* that was gross. *Handing the beaker back to Dr. Helen, she stiffly and slowly got to her feet, aiming to get back to the makeshift bed in front of the fire.*

How long before it, kicks...in?

* Catt trailed off, she was already beginning to feel strange. A warmth had started to spread in her abdomen, heavy and slowly growing hotter with each passing moment. This is, odd. I should probably lay down. She thought. She managed a shuffling stumble over to the blankets, where she collapsed onto the assorted pile of fabric. Her limbs were refusing to obey, feeling heavy and even slower than they did from river. The heat in her stomach still grew, it now felt like the someone had set fire to her innards. Her throat burned and she coughed, each one a disconcerting rattle of a noise that shook her entire body and made her eyes water. Curling up on her side, all that crossed her mind was terrified confusion as the world faded to black.*

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

That's an interesting predicament you've got there.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Tell me about it!

No, seriously, tell me about it...

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

How could I? I wasn't in the room.... or was I?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Whatever. Stop breaking the fourth wall!

* Pushes your head back through the wall.*

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Am I in the fourth dimension now?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

No! You have to be dead to do that.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Well, that or a supernatural, god-like being....which you are not.

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Are you sure about that? Because my looks would suggest otherwise.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago • edited

Really? -_-

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh yes, certainly!

But I'm not supposed to talk about that.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago • edited

-_-

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Hastie Lanyon  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

<3

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

-_-

* Pushes you through the wall.*

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Helen had already awoken in the early hours of morning, pulling out the novel "Crime and Punishment" once again to replace the leftovers from the draught. She held the book, about to open it when she heard a familiar voice, blushing at the sudden sight of a nude Mz. Hyde on her bed.* Oh dear... *She quickly averted her eyes.* Welcome back! Um... Well, Lady Jekyll had given me a doll and said if I left it on a bed for awhile you'd come back... Err, there should be some clothes for you to wear next to you.

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Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(Here is the continuation of the aftermath of a little pun contest that Helen happened to overhear.)

Well, again, thank you for the earplugs. I'm sure they'll be very helpful in the future... *Helen returned her attention to Catt, smiling in a sort of dismissal way. She was getting sidetracked much too often these days. I need to get back to work. She thought.*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Got it!)

You're very welcome, let me know if you lose them or something. I'll find another pair for you! *Catt said returning her friends smile, oblivious to it's meaning.*

(Hey Catt, Helen wants to get back to work.)

Aw, but you spend so much time working already! Can I at least bring you tea? *Catt asked Helen, not missing a beat.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen started, a shiver of fear running down her spine as Catt seemingly read her mind.* Uh... I suppose so... How did you...? *She trailed off, perplexed. She hadn't mentioned work.* (Oh dear... This isn't going to end well.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

You spend every spare minute you can working. It's not exactly a stretch to guess why you want to leave. Orange pecot, sweet tea or something else?

(How so?)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

I... I guess that's true... *Helen would have blushed at the comment but she was still in shock.* Sweet tea, please... *The last few moments were going on repeat in her head as she struggled to pinpoint what seemed so off with Catt's sudden remark.*

(Well, this isn't the first time that Catt has done something seemingly impossible. Also, imagine how you would feel if someone seemed to have read your thoughts. It would be a major invasion of privacy and shake your feeling of security in your own mind around the culprit, almost like paranoia. Since Helen has a pretty decent understanding of human expression and conversation, she could tell Catt hadn't picked up on her hints. Helen was sure she was going to have to further explain she needed to leave since she didn't actually mention wanting to leave aloud and Catt didn't respond to her as if her friend was going away. So to have her suddenly comment about her not only leaving but working as well is quite the leap.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Sweet tea it is then!

* Uh-oh, I messed up didn't I? Catt thought.*

(Yup. You jumped from A to C without even giving B the time of day.)

* What am I supposed to do now?*

(Well you should stop making faces to a conversation no one else can hear, for starters.)

* Catt snapped her expression to one of slight puzzlement, trying to look lost in thought.*

(I thought the narrational teleport to the flower shop was a different day? Impressive dissection of the situation, by the way. Have you studied psychology?)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

* Helen tried to push aside the thoughts for another time but she couldn't shake a feeling of unease, the words echoing in her head once again. "Aw, but you spend so much time working already!" Catt had spoken as if in response to something. Another shiver. Surely she couldn't have... She blinked, suddenly realizing neither of them had spoken for several seconds and Catt hadn't even seemed to notice.* Err, hello? You still here?

(Oh, I think it did. This is the picture that reminded her of a pun one. And thank you! That was just my own personal thoughts on it... I haven't gotten to take an actual class yet but I plan too! I've just read a few books.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Catt's eyes snapped to Helen in apparent surprise.* Hm? Oh, yes. Sorry, just got distracted- (Tea sandwiches.) thinking about what would go well with sweet tea. Do you think you'd like a two-bite cucumber sandwich on the side? I like cucumbers, they're my favourite.

(They'd both started from Helen overhearing a pun, I got them confused a bit too. But now I've got both of them on record! Impressive knowledge retention, I think you'll do well in psychology.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It's quite alright, Catt. *Helen smiled, an expression that didn't quite meet her eyes.* That sounds lovely... I had no idea you were so fascinated in the thought of them as to completely blank out for a moment. Surely I'm much more interesting than that? *Her eyes glinted, mistrust making her wary. She spoke a bit too fast, said a bit too much... Rambling as if to hide a slip up...She noted as she kept her facade of a smiling friend.*

(Catt needs to pull it together or she's going to have some serious issues with Helen. XDX I'm flattered! I just tried to write what I thought sounded reasonable.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* The sudden coldness of tone and hardness in Helen's eyes bit sharply at Catt's heart. She sighed in defeat.* You didn't believe that sandwiches story for a second did you?

(What are you doing?)

* Coming clean. I hate lying and she's my friend.*

(She may not remember if you tell her though, or she'll think you're legit insane.)

* She deserves nothing less than the truth. Catt retorted silently. I can't start lying now.*

(If you insist.)

( :T )

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

* Helen slowly shook her head.* No, I did not... *She allowed the smile to slip off her face like a mask, staring as if her piercing gaze alone could extract the truth.* Next time you lie, you'll find it's easier to get away with if you don't say so much...

(Okay, good! Coming clean is the best thing she can do. Their relationship is going to be okay! *lets out a pent up breath* That could have been terrible...)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Catt hung her head in shame.* I know, I'm terrible at lying. I hate lying. If I could, I wouldn't lie to anyone. But alas, life isn't turned that way and I haven't the integrity of Lincoln. *she sighed.* I'm sorry. You must have a question or two you'd like answered.

(I know. It's a hard thing to admit that you were trying to deceive someone to their face, but it is for the best.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen allowed her gaze to soften, wondering what could have possibly caused Catt to try to deceive her like that.* You've been acting odd ever since I thanked you again for the earplugs... It started with you referring to something I hadn't even mentioned and you sort of seemed lost in thought. *Her words became lower, hurt beginning to sink in.* Then you lied through your teeth to try and hide something from me. I just... want to know why you did it.

(Helen is overreacting, just a bit. Probably because she's terrified of anyone reading her thoughts... But she has told little lies herself every now and then... Also, this will probably be one of those moments Hela could use.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

I-, I was trying to prevent you from possibly suffering an existential crisis. *Catt shuffled her feet.* Do you remember me mentioning a guardian angel that would help me get places?

Sometimes, when I'm being oblivious to another's subtle hints, they'll tell me so. That's all that happened. They told me you were wanting to get back to work, and I reacted without thinking.

(She's scared you're telepathic and invading the privacy of her own mind.)

* That's fair. Catt thinks without letting her expression change.*

(Well who wouldn't be? Yeah, I would suspected she would use this. Hela's gonna be a joy to tangle with.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I... think I recall something of the sort... *Helen spoke slowly as she tried to call to mind the moment where Catt had said such a thing. It was more than a bit hazy and she found it unusually difficult to follow what her friend had been saying.* Oh... I see... *She mumbles, wiping her upper lip and frowning, her gaze clouded.* Thank you for telling the truth...

(Absolutely. She'll be Catts favorite companion! Heck, she might even be more fun than Lady Jekyll! Also, side note, Hela has a bit more of a tolerance for all this fourth wall business because frankly, she doesn't care most of the time.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(She's fading out again, I told you it wouldn't work.)

* Not even with me being as vague as that? Catt thought sadly, her expression shifting to a semblance of pain and loss, unbidden.*

You're welcome. *Catt sighed.* You deserve nothing less. You deserve better than someone who would even try to lie to you.

I'm sorry. *Guilt weighed heavily on her throat, drawing it tight and making it difficult to speak.*

(Ugh. -_- I'm gonna be sick from all the partying! Good to know. She'll try to avoid the subject of me/author/guardian whatever anyway. Seeing as what's happening now. T^T Poor Catt.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen stared, a blank vacant glaze fogging her eyes. She blinked and made several attempts to speak, but no words passed from her twitching lips. It was awhile before she managed to piece together her sluggish thoughts into a comprehensible sentence.* It's... Alright. I forgive you... Um... *She scrunched her forehead, frowning.* In fact, I can't seem to remember what you're apologizing for so... It must not have been anything terrible.

(XD Just try not to think about it. And this is pretty sad. >~< She just wants to apologize but ends up making it to where Helen can barely speak! ;~;)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Catt couldn't hold off any longer. Every time she tried to talk about her guardian, something always prevented others from remembering. The pain of this constant isolation from her peers was too much to bear. She clasped her friend tightly, tears starting to run from her eyes.* I'm sorry. Any lie is terrible in and of itself. It breaks something precious and hard to build, leaving sharp edges that cut at both sides.

(Very sad! T^T Though I wonder if Helen should be able to retain knowledge of a "guardian angel." We already have ghosts and monsters, plus a demon-possessed ring. Why not a theoretical "angel" -type being? It's up to you.)

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Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Well, I'm glad I haven't been lynched by all the lovely people with frightening weapons!

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

You're very lucky that everyone seems to have picked up on the fact that you were joking. Otherwise, you probably wouldn't be standing here right now.

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Hastie Lanyon  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

I probably wouldn't...

Oh well, living on the edge and all that!

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Helen Jekyll  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

XD You, living on the edge? That's the most hilarious thing I've heard all day, Lanyon.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

As far as I gather he would have been lying under a piano, chopped to bits by various melee weapons and dissolved by acid. Or he would just be dust in the air after first being blown up by first a bazooka and then some kind of nuclear weapon.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Hmm, you're right. You just have to combine the two. He would have been lying under a piano, chopped to bits by various melee weapons and some bits would be melted by acid and some would be blown up by a bazooka then all the dust and sludge that remained would be obliterated with a death ray and nuclear explosion.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

You both also forgot that he would've been shot multiple times by my Semi.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, right, that too! Hmm, when do you think that would happen, before or after the mutilation by various melee weapons?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Probably before, so he can't run or try to fight back.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Good thinking. You've done this quite a bit, haven't you?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yes!~

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Have you ever considered becoming an assassin?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Many times!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

And have you ever done any jobs?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

In general or as an assassin?

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Can you actually kill anyone without letting half of London know?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Depending on the target, yes.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

You have actually hired her to do a job?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

* Stares blankly*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Ahm, I'm assuming you know how efficient she is at killing different targets, based on hits you have hired her to do. Does that make sense?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

I, haven't hired her for any hits...

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Oh. But you are familiar with how she kills?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

No, it was just an observation based on the fact that some people are less noticeable than others. Plus you only have a murder case on your hands if a body is found. Otherwise it's just a missing person's case, and those are not treated as seriously.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Oh, yes of course that makes sense. I suppose she'd have an easier time killing some folks than others.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

She could kill anyone as easy as pie. It's getting away with it that's the trick.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

So, every time I see a missing persons poster, it's pretty likely to feature a victim of Mz. Hyde?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

For all we know, yes. There could be other effective killers out there, or the someone could've just gotten themselves lost.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

You're right. But not knowing Mz. Hyde as well as you do, I can't help but wonder if she'd murder the competition as well.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

If she found them, I'm sure she would.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Well, I suppose it would be better to only have one apex predator stalking the night, instead of many smaller ones.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Indeed! As long as she's not stalking you, that is.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

True *shudders*

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Heh, escaping her would be an ambitious lifetime goal, for as long as it lasted.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* shivers* It's not a pleasant way to go from what she's told me.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

* Nods gravely* I would suspect not.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

Well, I do possess SOME stealth skills!

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Alright then. Just out of curiosity, what's your preferred method of killing?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

I like to sneak up on people or trick them into a dark alleyway and then take it from there. I like to experiment, but I've always loved stabbing my victims to death!~

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Hmm, stabbing always seemed to me like a crude way to kill. But you said you like to experiment. Exactly how many people have killed? Or maybe I should ask: how often do you kill?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

Whenever the desire or the rage hits me. As for how many...well, a girl's gotta keep some secrets.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* gulps* Well, I suppose so. You aren't still planning on killing Lanyon, are you?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

Not at the moment.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Good. I wont have to take any preventive measures, then.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

Good. Then I won't have to jack up my security system!

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I wouldn't need to break in anywhere. I just need to know where your food and water comes from.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

But that would kill off everyone in the society.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Who says I want to kill you?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

.....

I'm watching you.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* smirks and walks nonchalantly away*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

* stops, turns and cocks head to one side* I will get you.

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

As an assassination.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

No, nobody has hired me to kill someone. I'm not even sure where to go to GET hired for that. Sounds awesome though!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Hmm... There are many places around town you can go to get hired, provided you have the skill... *blush* Not that I have any experience with those sort of places!!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

REALLY?! Where?

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* clears throat* I don't know exactly... Normally they have a sort of bloody hand print on the door or a sign in front of the building... Hela is the one who knows their exact location.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Oooo!~ Ok, I'll keep an eye out for those! Thanks!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

You're welcome. *is unsure whether to feel good for helping or bad for giving Mz Hyde another reason to kill people*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

You know, for someone who calls insists that killing should be kept to a minimum, you sure don't seem to mind sending people down the path.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

* winces* I'm sorry... It's a bad habit of mine... You see, I like to help people no matter what so for people who do bad things, that involves telling how to do so more efficiently... *buries face in hands* I'm a hypocrite! DX

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* begins to feel guilty* Nah, who am I to say that. I'm a big hypocrite too, in many other ways. Atleast you've got good intentions. I'm motivated to do things for selfish, pathetic reasons quite often.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

* peeks out from under her hands* That's only human... Everybody is a hypocrite...

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, you're right I suppose. Still, you're probably a better person than I am, if your motivation was to help someone... Even if that someone was Mz. Hyde and you helped her find more people to kill... and profit from it.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

It doesn't make me sound like a better person when you say it like that... *winces*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Ah, sorry. My moral compass might be slightly of.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

It's alright. The human conscience is a tricky thing...

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* looks at you curiously* I like how you are not in the slightest bothered by what I just said.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

What do you mean? *returns the curious look with one of her own but hers was mixed with confusion and worry*

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I said my moral compass might be broken. I might do immoral things. Whenever I mention it to a potential employer or roommate, they usually kick me out. Or call the police.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

* smiles grimly* Like I said, the human conscience is a tricky thing. Everyone has different ideas about right and wrong and everybody does immoral things in their lifetime... You're going to have to do a lot more than say your moral compass is broken to scare me off.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* grins very widely* Doctor Jekyll, you're sounding very much like a dangerous mad scientist.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Oh really? I suppose that's what happens when I spend so much of my time around the Society. *gives him a curious look* Do you really think I'm dangerous?

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* grins nervously* Kind of, yeah. You put a serial murderer's individual happiness over the lives of others. And you carry chemical weapons in your pocket.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

* rubs her chin thoughtfully* Hmm, well, I've never used the acid before, I just happened to have it with me at the time... And while I would help the serial killer, if the possible victims came to me, I'd give them measure to protect themselves from the serial killer... *sighs* Basically, I'm a hypocrite and a double agent and might stab you in the back without even realizing it... *looks up at him with sad eyes* So yes, I suppose I'm dangerous in that perspective...

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* scratches neck and looks away awkwardly* You aren't a bad person for that reason, Doctor. It's just an observation. Honestly, I find it kinda exciting. I wouldn't resent a poison dart frog for killing me and I wouldn't resent you for (accidentally) causing my death.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Exciting is one way to describe it, yes. *smiles faintly, speaking in a joking tone* And I'm glad that you think of me as being on the same level as a poison dart frog. It's very flattering.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* flushes furiously* No, no, I think very highly of poison dart frogs! *realizes how bad that sounds as well and begins to writhe with embarrasment* I mean, of course you're much nicer to be around than a dart frog, I just meant that you both have an air of danger around you and... *sinks to ground and pulls coat over head.* Doctor Jekyll, you are very nice and kind and I don't mind that you are dangerous at all. *mumbles from within coat*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Calm down, I'm just pulling your leg. I'm not offended. *Helen laughed softly, her eyes bright.* Oh and thank you very much, Astrid. I appreciate that. *She bent down, carefully lifting the coat.* You can stop hiding now...

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* he sighed, stood up and dusted himself of* I'm afraid I don't posess a silver tongue like you Jekyll's.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

You flatter me, Astrid. *She stood and smiled gently, tucking back a loose stand of hair.* I'm not the best with words either, despite being a Jekyll.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Heh, well, I do think you arrange words pretty well. Maybe it's because I've been living alone in a forest for 7 years. Speaking of Jekylls, do you have any idea how many there are of you at this point?

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Hmm, not at the moment but Hastie and I are making a list so that we can give them all nicknames.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Ooh, that sounds fun. Are you gonna put that up for everybody to read?

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Perhaps, if the nicknames aren't too embarrassing!

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, that probably wouldn't be a idea, given that most of you are so concerned about your reputations.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

I'm sure everybody would be fine with them, seeing how they're all in good fun.

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Setae  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I imagine his death might have gone down like this then: shot multiple times by a semi, then have acid thrown on him, then be hacked to bits by the various melee weapons, then have a piano dropped on some of those remains, then some of those other remains blown up by a bazooka, and finally everything would obliterated with the death ray and a nuclear explosion.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Setae • 3 years ago

* Sniff* That was beautiful!

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Sounds like something not even your worst enemy deserves.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

That's why it's so beautiful!! TUT

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Helen Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Yet that was the punishment Lanyon almost got... 0_0

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I deeply regret having wanted to play a part in it. *hides face in hands*

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

I feel the same but Lanyon really should have shown some sign of joking earlier on! It's his own fault we got all riled up.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I just don't want to contribute to giving rogue scientists a bad name.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

I doubt we could manage that if we tried. I mean, have you SEEN Henry use his silver tongue? He can get out of anything!

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* grins* True, he is sly that Dr. Jekyll. But still, I don't want cause any more for him.

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Helen Jekyll  Setae • 3 years ago

Yeah, he does have a lot on his plate... But I think at this point, it has become an everyday thing for him.

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Setae  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Yeah, I guess it pretty much has. But he's also sharing head-space with a little, blond nightmare-child. He is bound to destabilize at some point.