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Madame La Déchante

Madame La Déchante

@VictoriaJekyll 2 years ago

( The sunlight streams through the glass ceiling, rays smiling down upon the plants. The garden had grown wildly as of late and yet they retained the healthy green of an eternal spring. The plants bend slightly, as if blown by a gentle breeze, but the singer knows better.

It seems like hours had passed by chatting with all the interesting people she'd never known were here.

( This earns her a boisterous laugh. )

I know exactly what you mean!

( Doctor Rose's plump lip curls upward to reveal a wry smirk. ) The traffic going through that infirmary is thick. Why, some days, you'd think they transported half the hospital over here!

(She leans in. ) You know, I was wondering what all the landaus were doing here

Lewis had come to the Society this morning to check on Alice. He'd had strange feelings, unsettling and freeing, about her and Author respectively. Yet Alice had been well, asleep in her bed. He'd breathed a sigh of relief.

He'd availed himself of some tea in the kitchen, and decided to head to the garden to enjoy it. He spied Dr. Rose, with whom he had an appointment later this day, as well as Madame La Déchante, whom he hadn't seen since the Bleeding Hearts Ball.

He caught the Madame's eye and nodded respectfully, unsure whether they'd rather he join them or give them some privacy.

Noticing the stranger, She rises. She gestures to the vacant seat across from her, and the tea things set up on the table. "Oh hello there! Please join us, Mister...?

Griffin was startled by the voice, nearly spilling his coffee over the white sheet covering the table. Though he managed to stop the hot brown liquid from pouring over the table, Griffin was still surprised by the voice, because no one said a word.

"I beg your pardon?" Griffin asked aloud, attracting the whole attention of the garden.

( The woman flinches visibly, wrenched from the throes of her book. She looks over to the man. )

I'm sorry?

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Thank you, Madame," returned Lewis. He took a seat nearby. "A good morning to you. And to you, Dr. Rose," he said with a nod. "How are you both?"

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( The doctor rises when he approaches. ) Quite well, thank you!

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"Likewise, Madame, Dr. Rose," said Weir. He addressed the chanteuse: "It's been some time since last we spoke. How are you getting on?" He took a sip of tea.

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Madame La Déchante  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Oh Well enough I suppose

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Jekyll1886  Madame La Déchante • 2 years ago

"Listen, Madame..." he began gently, knowing it would likely be a difficult subject. "I just want you to know, I appreciate all you've done for us here at the Society. The yuletide concert, the...work you put into the Bleeding Hearts Ball...all of it. The bad apple's been caught, and dealt with. Everyone else...truly loves the things you do. We are in your debt."

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Madame La Déchante  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

I doubt that the uprisings will cease, but...

( she adds thoughtfully )

I appreciate the sentiment nonetheless

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HenryRoseQuartz  Madame La Déchante • 2 years ago

If you need us to compensate for the damages, we'd be more than happy to

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Madame La Déchante  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Oh I'm sure, but money is hardly the issue here. With such unruly guests, it would not be wise to present more opportunities for them to terrorize the rest of us.

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Jekyll1886  Madame La Déchante • 2 years ago • edited

"I can assure you that Hela's been confined to quarters. Securely, this time. I personally conducted a very thorough search of her room, and found a set of lockpicks. That's how she's been escaping. I've set up a schedule for those guarding her, and limited the roster to individuals who won't be tempted to let her out. Lanyon gave me full rein, after what happened. I'm sorry that's what it took."

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Madame La Déchante  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

As am I, but with the type of refuge this place grants, it was an inevitable adjustment.

( She takes a sip of her own tea. )

It is quite a shame. Heaven knows these people needed a few lessons in ettiquite

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Jekyll1886  Madame La Déchante • 2 years ago

"Indeed so," agreed Lewis with a nod. He sipped his tea.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Especially with that exhibition coming up! You can't be flaunting your ankles in front of our backers or they'll get the wrong idea about this place.

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"Precisely," Weir concurred. "We have to look--and act--our very best, put on a good show, if we want this place to continue or even thrive. Easily half the lodgers would end up on the streets, in sanatoria, or in prison otherwise. Not to mention that the world would be much the poorer without their discoveries and contributions."

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Madame La Déchante  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( They follow suit and take their own seats. )

We ought to ask the same of you Dr. Weir, it is so good to see you by the way!

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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Catt wandered through the garden, checking on the various plants and rehearsing their names and effects in her head. She also thought of new combinations that might be tasty, as well as healthy.

She hummed and muttered under her breath as she went, quite lost in her own head.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( A second energy blends with the room- light, airy like a spongecake, almost carefree

almost

One eye opens and she is greeted with a gentle Tenor voice, almost feminine. )

You're a botanist too, I see

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago • edited

"Hm? Oh!" Catt said softly, her focus unexpectedly but not altogether unpleasantly pulled to her surroundings, and the soft spoken person.

"O-only a little." She blushed, feeling self conscious. Her eyes narrowed slightly in concentration. "Have we met? You seem familiar."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

hm you do too! maybe we've seen each there around ( He stands, ignoring the popping in his knees, and holds out a short chubby palm. )

I'm Dr. Henry Rose, I'm a therapist.

St. John's sent me here to keep an eye on you guys.

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"Heh, considering that a breakdown or a lodger getting attacked isn't unusual here, we need all the help we can get!" She said, shaking the new doctor's soft hand with her somewhat boney one. "I'm Catt, nice to meet you."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

And it's certainly a pleasure to meet you!

So how are our plants doing?

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"Better than some of the people, I'd say." Her eyes drifted off around the garden. "At least I doubt many could be doing worse."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( At this, he breaks into a hearty chuckle. The chuckle quickly dies. )

That is terrible, I'm so sorry to hear about that.

Hopefully, things will start to look better for them soon!

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Catt nodded solemnly, her eyes resting on an empty planter ledge. "I hope so too," she sighed. "Wish there was more I could do besides make tea and light conversion to cheer them up."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Sometimes, that tea is what takes them off the edge, the company what takes them off the ledge.

We can't do the healing for them, but we can provide them the means to do so themselves.

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"True," she nodded. But what of the times when we're the ones in need? She wondered, her gaze resting on the doll that only she and one other could see. It still followed her, and gave her a feeling of disquiet that rested atop her stomach. No one had seemed to notice her change in appetite, for which she was grateful​.

She didn't know how she would explain it anyway.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

People are unique and rare, like rainbows. Everyone deserves a kind ear.

( His eyes follow her gaze, seeing only the foliage around them.

Something's off...abnormal about her energy

but not critical.

She'd be ready in her own time, if that time came. )

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Catt gave a soft chuckle, lifting her gaze to the ceiling.

"That reminds me of a song I once heard sung by a frog."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

A frog you say? What a sight that must have been!

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"Yeah, I guess. He was a puppet though. Very friendly too." Catt smiled at the ground, the nostalgia making her chest ache. "Do, you know what a 'movie' is by any chance?"

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( He laughs. ) I'm afraid not!

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

"Bother. Well, imagine a photograph that can move, and tells a story like a book, but with music and sound. It was one of my favourite stories."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

A moving photograph?

" Oh...Daguerrotype.

Think opera"

A moving Daguerrotype? how quaint!

A frog singing of rainbows sounds like a wonderful story to cherish!

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Catt Hatter  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Catt nodded. "It was, and that was only where the story started! There were mob bosses, romantic subplots, and questions about purpose and life dreams and aspirations! I loved it."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

What a remarkable imagination that writer must have had! that sounds incredible!

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