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Dr. de Lezo

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@drdelezo 3 years ago

( The night is dark and cool. Calm. As the Society bustles about, a man dances from the docks to the cobblestone streets. Strapped to his back is a guitar perhaps a little small for his size. As he waltzes through Bethnal Green with heavy luggage in hand, he stops to notice the world around him and the transition from the lively lower classes to the austere company. He saddens as he approaches the Society, taking in his new neighborhood.

"Not as lively as home"

He sighs and marches up the steps, setting the bag down. In one swift motion, he pivots and knocks three times with the back of his hand. )

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Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

( He hears the heavy THUD THUD THUD of large feet stomping across the foyer. The door swings open to reveal a large, imposing figure. They glare down at him. )

Great. ANOTHER ONE?

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He leans in, exaggerating his angled body. His eyes narrow slightly. ) Another what, if I may ask?

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

We don't have any more room here. Go find a poorhouse...Besides, we've got enough dandies running around ( She gestures to his exaggerated pose. )

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He cocks an eyebrow and leans against the doorframe. ) Oh, I see. ( He peers up at her, his eyes narrowing further. ) Are you maybe at capacity because of your big head?

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

I'm sorry, but I don't see any pretty yellow flowers flouncing around...

( He looks into her eyes with a smoulder.)

...except you.

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

( She bristles, confused, before she lunges in, baring her teeth. )

What?

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

( He slides past with luggage in hand, patting her on the chest. )

Don't let it get to your head marica.

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Wh- er- (She slams the door behind him, marching right beside him. ) You're saying stuff in a funny language and I don't like it. And I'm a Jasper. I'm orange...and red.

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He slides before her, halting their walk. )

Si, but your eyes (he holds his index fingers to the corners of his eyes. ) They are yellow. Like the dandy-lions.

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

I'll fight you.

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He drops the luggage and whips out his guitar. ) Perfect! I'll start us off!

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago • edited

( She pauses before filling the hall with her booming laugh. ) You're going to face me with THAT? what're you going to do? SERENADE me?!

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Of COURSE not! You're going to fight back. ( He strums a chord, shaking the foyer to its core. )

with your feelings.

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

What?...you're not serious!

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He furrows his eyebrows, giving her a deadpan expression. )

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

...You're serious...

( She inches closer to the stairwell. ) So uh...who is it you're trying to see?

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He slips the guitar back behind him and skips up onto the steps. ) I'm SO glad you asked! Henny asked me here to help out with the surgery!

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Henny?- oh. ( Her face flattens into a deadpan expression. ) Figures. ( She turns and heads towards the kitchen, waving him off. ) Second door to the left.

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Dr. de Lezo  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He jogs backwards up the steps, giving her finger guns. )

Gracias

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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

( She points at him, eyes wild. ) I'll pummel you. I mean it.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago • edited

("with your feelings"

I swear to God I can't handle this guy.

I CAN'T DECIDE IF HE'S A CHUMP OR A CINNAMON ROLL BUT EITHER WAY I LOVE HIM!)

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

But of course! You must always sing from your heart. There is no more honest way to fight than with the heartfelt words of your music!

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(I love that! ❤️❤️ I like that! I'm actually hoping to become a choir teacher, singing has always been something I loved.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Magnífico! we need more of this in the world. So many people are suffering, but they are afraid of telling the world what they really think. The singing will help!

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Exactly! 👏👏 I want to try to tell kids that!)

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I believe in you amigo. Spread the hope for everyone to hear!

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Yay! You don't know how happy this made me!!!)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(I love this!! JH also approves [I read it to her]. We're going to be laughing about this for days! XD )

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

I'm glad my honesty amuses you ( He bows. )

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Elaina Hyde  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT 😂 At least when Alicia came Elaina left!... no offense Doctor de Lezo. You're cool.)

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Tairais • 3 years ago

At some point, Richard had gotten up, changed into his usual attire, and begun wandering the halls in order to attempt some semblance of normalcy following his wretched nightmares. He had awoken on the floor, stiff as a floorboard (his joints were as creaky as one too by that point), with no knowledge of how much time had passed. His slumber was full of nightmares as usual, but that was to be expected.

His toucan-like cane tapped a solemn beat to mask the tapping of his metal foot through his well-worn boot soles as he walked down the stairs of the main hall. He paused, then tilted his head as an eerily familiar sequence of events unfolded before him; a restless night, followed by the tapping of his cane nearly drowning out a knock on the door.

He sighed. He wasn't in the best of moods to socialize, but it would be terribly rude to make them stay outside, whoever they were. He secured his scarf around the lower half of his face, and his monocle around his right eye. Sweeping his hair to cover what the monocle couldn't, he strode purposefully to the door, pausing to adopt a mask of detached politeness before he opened it.

"Buonasera, g-good evening. M-may I b-be of assistance, seras?" His eyes made a scrutinizing pass up and down the man before him, though he was careful to leave his gaze on his throat rather than his eyes. He didn't have the energy to be haunted by anything else at the moment, though it wouldn't show on the outside. He had promised-

That was a thought for quiet solitude. He would deal with it later.

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Dr. de Lezo  Tairais • 3 years ago • edited

( The man's smile softens and his eyes travel to his greeter's face. )

Buenos Noches, You wouldn't happen to know if Henny's currently here or not, would you?

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Tairais  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Richard tilted his head, considering. "Hen? I b-believe so, t-though I do n-not know exactly where... A-are you expected?" It was seldom someone knocked without being invited, but he didn't particularly want to take the chance at the moment. A dull pain throbbed behind his eyes. He was quite tired. Were the edges of his vision turning dark? Probably. He let out a soft sigh through his nose. He needed to sleep, properly sleep.

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Dr. de Lezo  Tairais • 3 years ago • edited

But of course! He told me that you're having a bit of trouble and need an extra pair of hands. I'd tell you in more exact detail, but ay the Hippocratic oath forbids it without her permission. I apologize in case the perfume is a bit strong but- ( he pulls a long lavender envelope from his pocket. The air is immediately hit with the fruity scent of pomegranate, followed by medium notes of yuzu, peony and freshly picked magnolias. On the envelope is a seal bearing the society's symbol and Hen's name and address written in fancy calligraphy on the other side. )

Are...are you okay sir?

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Tairais  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Richard had recoiled at the envelope's strong odor, and had in fact coughed into his scarf, for all the good it did him. Casually as could be, though his jaw clenched slightly under the scarf, he tilted his head to the other side in a sort of sideways nod.

"I am q-quite..-" He coughed into his scarf again, the perfume lingering in his nostrils, before continuing. "W-well, thank you. Merely t-tired from a r-restless night." He offered a small smile seen in the light of his one visible eye. "I d-daresay your letter s-speaks for itself. By all means, come i-in." He stood to the side and leaned on his cane, nose tingling slightly.

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Dr. de Lezo  Tairais • 3 years ago

( As soon as Richard reacts, the man hastily shoves the mail back under his coat- lest he accidentally cough up a lung. The stranger can't help but chuckle as he passes through the doorway, holding the door open for the obviously troubled doctor. ) I'll have to tell him to dial back on the ladies' perfume next time, Lo siento!

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Tairais  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Richard offered a weak chuckle as he headed inside. "Está bien, señor. I m-merely have a s-strong nose, is all." He hung slightly back and frowned at the grand space of the main hall. "I am, h-however, afraid I m-must s-stand by my earlier s-statement of n-not knowing Hen's w-whereabouts. I assume y-you will not c-cause trouble, if I l-let you roam the halls, y-yes?"

The man himself seemed nice enough, and on any other day, Richard would likely have at least attempted a little bit of conversation, as draining as it was. As it was, he really just wanted to forget where and who he was.

Later, though.

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Dr. de Lezo  Tairais • 3 years ago

( He closes the door behind Richard. ) I'd be more concerned about you amigo, you don't look so well. If you need anything, my name is Alano Diego de Lezo. I'm a doctor too and I can help you, okay?

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Tairais  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled again, decidedly more wry this time. "D-doctor Richard P-Prince, signore. I assure y-you, it is nothing r-rest will not fix: I h-have been up f-for a number of d-days without p-proper sleep, for a number of r-reasons. Grazie, all the same."

He wondered what about him inspired so many people to want to care for him. He supposed it was better than the alternative, even if it was what he deserved instead.

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Dr. de Lezo  Tairais • 3 years ago

( He places a warm delicate hand on Richard's shoulder, grinning warmly at him. ) Then you get the rest you need Señor and you call on either of us if you need anything. I'm serious. ( He removes his hand. ) It's a mighty pleasure to meet you Doctor Prince!

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Tairais  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Richard nodded, eye glimmering with an easy warmth. "I s-shall keep you both in m-mind. It was l-lovely to meet y-you as well, Signore." He did his best to shrug off the waves of wriggling unease that followed the touch on his shoulder

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chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Artemis carefully navigates the halls with a small frown, thoughts cluttered by the events that had taken place. Elias was, thankfully, asleep - how interesting a change. He'd never been the nighttime type.

The three knocks capture his attention soon enough, and he quickly swings the door wide with a grin. "Hello there!"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( He snaps back to a front facing position and he flashes Artemis a grin rivaling his own. )

Hola! Need a doctor in the house?

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Artemis leans into the door frame and stops to consider the question, eventually pushing the door wider to allow entry with a loud laugh. "I think they could always use more doctors!"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( He picks up his bags and waltzes through the doorway. ) That's what he said!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Artemis follows after excitedly, his dark eyes alight with curiosity, "Who?"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Henny!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

He tilts his head questioningly. "Henny?"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Ah! Does the rascal go by Jekyll now? I hear there's two of them. Must be so confusing around here!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

He blinks. "Um -- must be a doctor I haven't met yet! That's fine!"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Awwwww you should! You'd really like him! It's a good thing you don't know him SUPER well because it would mean taking a pretty big beating to get there, but still... You're missing out!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

he nods eagerly. "Will do!"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

He's a pretty social guy though. I'm sure you'll see him around!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Artemis chuckles. "Hopefully."

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Well I tell you what, I'll introduce you to him when I find him, hm?

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

He gasps softly. "Would you? I'd love to meet him, mister...?"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( He chuckles. ) I'm Dr. Alano Diego de Lezo, but there's no need for formalities. You can call me Alano!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Alrightey, Alano!" He laughs, fixing some stray curls on his face. "Artemis Geovanni, but most people call me Arty. 's a pleasure!"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Mine as well!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

He giggles. "Alright, d'you know where you're going?"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

No clue!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Artemis' laughter falls short, but his smile remains. "Oh, alright! Shall we, erm, poke around, then?"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

That's a smart choice. ( He eyes the huge labyrinth-like layout and chuckles. ) If I have to get lost, we might as well get it done and over with!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago • edited

He snorts at the thought. "I could use the practice, haha!"

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Dr. de Lezo  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

This place is certainly big enough!

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chatterghosts  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Alright, let's be off, then!"

(( So d'ya wanna say that they had a glorious time opening random doors and trying to find Hen and call it "the end"? ))

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Sorry to jump in, but Alicia Ghast/Elaina would like your presence on An old friend from another timeline part 2 and the @thing wasn't working for either of us. So here I am! Please do come, it's interesting so far!)

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(( Will do! And Sometimes Red, Sometimes Blue has decided y'all get the nice one. ))

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Yay!)

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Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen )  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( When they reach the door at last, it swings open to reveal a tall man leaning against the wall. ) Took you long enough. ( His tone is playful and cocky, but he takes Alano's luggage and carries it inside, betraying his true nature. He straightens up, noticing the strange face. ) And you must be Artemis! I've heard so much about you. It seems you've made quite a lovely first impression. Perhaps my esteemed colleague could learn from your example. ( He winks. )

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chatterghosts  Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) • 3 years ago

Artemis lets out a childlike giggle, his eyes twinkling in effect of the flattery. "Have you really, now?" He looks towards Alano and tilts his head, flashing a warm smile. "And aw, you're not giving him enough credit! You -- both of you, really, ya seem real nice!"

His attention returns to Hen, and he adds after a small pause with playfulness in his voice, "Y'know, y'dun' look like a hen."

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Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen )  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( He raises his arms and looks up at Artemis solemnly. ) I know, I must have left my feathers at home.

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chatterghosts  Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) • 3 years ago

Artemis tips his head back with a boisterous laugh. "Goodness, is everyone here so fantastic?"

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triman95 • 3 years ago

Coming out of the shadows of the alleys and onto the main road, the smell of alcohol can be smelt from Brian as he wanders up towards Societies front door. Singing old folk songs from home. Not having a care in the world, that is until he sees someone at the front door. Sighing as he walks towards the front door as he makes sure a mostly empty bottle of alcohol is secure in his coat. "You know, some of the bobbies would be suspicious with a man like you standing at the doorstep of this place?" He said as he gets within arms length of the man with the guitar.

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

I wouldn't expect any less from London's finest!

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Standing right next to him at the front door, Brian doesn't enter or open the door, but just stands right next to the man. "Well I would disagree with you on that one," He said as he looks around a little, but mostly at the door, "I met plenty of them that are as corrupt as the darkness of Hell."

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

Really? I would think they'd at least have the good sense to mind themselves in THESE parts ( He gestures to the modest, but well kept homes in the immediate area. He pauses with a frown. ) This country's a bit funny about science though, isn't it?

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"These parts, of course. They have to. This is where the more richer people live at as well as those that really invest into them. Messing with the folk here is pretty much getting yourself fire for them. As for the science part, seems that way. I remember hearing rumors of monsters and mad men living here."

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

That might explain why the policía act the way they do then.

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Don't be too surprise," he says with a raise eyebrow only slightly turning his head at him, "It always been that way. People with money fear those without and get men with uniforms and clubs to protect them. Nothing new really."

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

Some of these "people with money" are the scientists. ( He looks behind him. ) That's a very scary thing!

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Cannot help, but laugh at him. Not sure it is the alcohol or just what he said, but Brian laughs. "These scientists do not have much of it," he said reaching into his coat to grab his mostly empty bottle of alcohol to finish it off. "I say their money goes into keep the riff raft out of others and keeping those that want to do harm to them. The real scary thing is that we been standing here and no one has answer the door yet." Grinning a bit as he watches the man out of the corner of his eye.

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

I dunno. Where I come from, you don't embark on your journey unless you at least have a sponsorship. ( He shrugs. ) Things are different from country to country... Why hasn'tanyone answered? ( He jogs over to a window and squishes his face against it. )

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Following right behind him to look into the window to see what he is looking at. "See anyone?" he asks. Wanting to see how long he can make this lasts before he realizes that he has a key to the place or at least lives here. "Want me to try and knock on the door?"

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

Sure! I don't see any people, maybe your knock will wake them up.

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

With those words he made three heavy knocks on the door. "Think they maybe dead instead?" he asks as he waits.

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

( He rubs his arm. ) ay I hope not. I'm not in a window breaking mood tonight.

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago • edited

"Why would someone like you be in a window breaking mood? If anyone it would be me. Judging from the way I am dressed."

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Dr. de Lezo  triman95 • 3 years ago

My good sir! If there are people dying in there, it would be my duty as a physician to be the one to break the window lest I not get there fast enough. ( He shakes his head. ) The good Samaritan law is a sorry thing.

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triman95  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"What?" he asks confuse, "Good Samaritan law? My Lord I don't see why anyone would be dying in there. I am just certain they are asleep, somewhere else, or what I was doing before wandering into this part of the neighborhoods."

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RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago • edited

(Hello there! A newcomer, eh? X3 Me like you and your OC! X3)

-The sexologist strolled down the corridor to the main hall of the society, writing up something in her slightly big journal, bookmarks sticking out of almost every page, as she finished off correcting one of her potions.

But the three knocks at the door quickly caught her attention, closing the journal before rushing over to open the doors, a wide and innocent smile on her face-

Hello there! What brings you here?! -She shouted happily and curiously as she looked the slightly taller man over-

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Dr. de Lezo  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago • edited

( He blushes furiously, hearing the compliment.

"Gracias" )

I WAS ASKED TO COME HERE BY HEN. HE'S AN OLD FRIEND OF MINE! ( He calls back. )

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

-Rose squealed happily at those words, clapping her hands together as she stared at the man...she had never heard such an intriguing accent...that would come in handy for experiments-

You and Hen are old friends! That's so cute! X3

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Dr. de Lezo  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Si! We met in college a long time ago. I was just starting my training when he was testing out of everything! Ten years of medical school and he tested right out! I couldn't believe it. ( He shakes his head and smiles. ) I'll bet the old boy hasn't changed a bit.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

-The little blonde giggled at the man's accent, smiling up at him-

He's a really helpful guy in The Society! He even saved my life and many others in the past!

-She explained happily with a grateful expression on her face at the memories-

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Dr. de Lezo  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

I wouldn't expect anything less from the man!

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

-The blonde ceased her excitement for a moment, trying to think of where Hen could be...and then quickly snapped her fingers with a wide smile-

He'll be in the infirmary at this point! Come on i'll take you to him, umm...? -She stopped with an unsure expression...the man hadn't told her his name-

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Dr. de Lezo  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

I'm Alano. Alano Diego de Lezo technically, but you can call me Alano. ( He smiles ) and I'd like that very much. Gracias

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Gracias? What does that mean? -Rose asked curiously with an eyebrow raised-

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Dr. de Lezo  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

( His smile brightens. ) It means "thank you"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

-Rose blushes at those words, giggling slightly as she turned her back to the man, trying to hide her blush...she liked when people were nice to her...it was kinda rare these days-

Your welcome, Alano. -She muttered to the man-

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Dr. de Lezo  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

( His voice softens, warms- the break bravado fading away. ) It is my pleasure

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

-Rose quickly turned around and grabbed the man's hand and rushed through the building to the infirmary-

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Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen )  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

( A smooth face answers the door with twinkling eyes. )

Ah! Hello you two.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) • 3 years ago

Hey Hen! I've brought a friend here to see you! -Rose shouted happily and beaming with excitement and joy-

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Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen )  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Ah Alano! I was wondering when you'd find your way here!

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Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

* Alicia had been looking at all the interesting things in the hall when she heard the knock. She frowned and went to the door. Unsure if she could open it, she looked through the peephole* uh... who is it?

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

The milkman! ( He laughs, shaking his head. ) No señorita, don't tell them that! My presence was requested here by a man called Hen. You know of him?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

... no... I think I've heard his name... um... okay. *opens the door nervously* you're not a murderer?

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Am I a- wh ( He bursts into tinkling laughter. )

Is that what keeps dicing you all up?

Señorita, with all due respect, do I really give you that impression?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

No! But... I had to make sure... personal reasons...

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Good! I was wondering if I'd have to work on my stage smile wait a minute. ( He inches closer. )

... Do you feel safe here?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

I... for the most part, yes. But a certain someone... she doesn't know me, but she... sort of... used to... I guess... I honestly don't know how to explain...

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

You might not have to. ( He drops his voice almost to a whisper. ) Look, I can't say much out here but there was a reason Hen asked me to come here. I know about the shootings, I'm here to help.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago • edited

I'm... I'm new here. I don't know much about this place... but Hela's here. I'm... like... not from this timeline. But in my timeline Hela knows me... and... *rolls up the sleeve of her jacket and shows him the hundreds of scars varying in size and severity*

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

If I may? ( He takes her arm, studying the scars. ) Some of these were life threatening. It looks like many of them were...( He looks up at her. ) Were you the only victim?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

For the most part, I was her favorite... er, "toy", as she called me... *the young woman looked down, pulling her arm away and pulling the sleeve down* if it weren't for Helen, I would've bled to death...

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

... You may not be the only one

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago • edited

Elaina would be dead too... and Nyx... *the woman started to tear up* I'm... usually the optimistic one, because everyone else isn't... but it's hard... Back in my timeline, Hela kept trying to kill my son, and... I'm worried about him... *she rubbed her eyes, then realized something.* oh, I'm sorry! Come inside! I'm so rude... *moves out of the doorway. The woman looked like a teenager, so it was most likely strange to hear her talking about her son, since she... looked like a teenager.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( He hurriedly closes the door behind them. ) Thank you, this is not safe to discuss where the other maniacs can get ideas.

You may not be the only one HERE. Hen called on me because more people like you are being hurt. Grave injuries. He's concerned about all of you.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Yeah... Hela's pretty awful... *she's silent for a moment, then mutters,* you know you can't stop her, right..? I've been trying... for almost four years...

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( His eyes glint dangerously for just a moment. ) Is she human?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

I think she is here... she only was not human very recently where I'm from...

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Then believe me when I say this: she can definitely be stopped.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

... if you think so....

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

The question is: would you really want to?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

What do you mean?

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I'm in the business of fixing people, I've seen them die. You could stop her if you wanted, but you wouldn't be able to bring her back.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Wha...?

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

.... That's not what you meant, was it?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

I don't want to kill her! What about Helen?!

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

That's exactly what I was saying. It's not your fault. It's just...tricky to save one part but kill another.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Mhm...

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Well... the only humane treatment in that case would be tranquillizer darts.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

I heard Hela already tranquillized someone... so.... revenge?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

(*grumpy narrator noises.* )

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Elaina Hyde  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

* giggles*

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(I like you 😂 You reply often, unlike some people cough cough Helen cough)

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh? Well of course I reply! You're standing right in front of me, aren't you?

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(That was out of character 😂😥)

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Ohhhh, so there's two of you!

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Mhm. I'm a Narrator, but you can call me Elaina! 😊)

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Dr. de Lezo  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

... Narrator? But I don't hear any narrating. You just spoke to me out of nowhere, Miss Elaina. You... You...are a ghost.

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Elaina Hyde  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Well... I also narrate. *laughs*)

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Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Nex groans seemingly knowing as she opens the door still splattered with blood. She had just slipped back in from work and still hadn't cleaned up. "What do you want?" She asked clearly not happy.

Lizzy yawned having gotten some water as she approached the door. "Hello?" She said the two. "Nex right? I heard about you" She said.

"Eh? Oh you're that new girl that came while i was gone" Nex observed and Lizzy nodded.

"Excuse me sir but may i ask what brings you here at such a late, or is it early, hour of the evening?" Lizzy called.

"Whatever it is it can't be good." Nex groaned crossing her arms.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

( He cocks an eyebrow. ) Not if you don't like doctors. ( He turns to Lizzy with a grin. ) I hear you guys are having a little trouble with the upkeep. Hen's asked me to come help!

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

That depends on what you consider "not good". Are either of you ladies afraid of needles?

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"I'm not" Nex said turning her attention back to him. "Now what do you want?" Nex said coldly glaring at him.

"Slightly, yes" Lizzy admitted looking down. "But who are you?"

"Answer or i will skewer you" Nex said.

"Nex! Don't be rude!" Lizzy said.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Oh I don't think that would be wise, if you skewered me, you would no longer have a surgeon on staff and given your reaction, you probably need all the help you can get with patching people up. ( He turns to Lizzy with an elaborate bow very identical to Hen's. ) Dr. Alano Diego de Lezo, at your service.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Excuse me?" Nex asked.

"UM how haven't cleaned up yet" Lizzy whispered to her. "LIzzy taylor! Nice to meet you"

"OH great another Dr. Henn"

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

( He tilts his head ever so slightly. ) You know, I get that a lot.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"GEE i wonder WHY" Nex said.

Lizzy sighed.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Yeah, I do too ( He winks. )

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Nex rolled her eyes a growl escaping her lips. "Look we don't have enough room as it is, hell there's barely enough room for all of us"

Lizzy nodded. "We are kind of cramped"

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago • edited

Funny thing is, I was asked here. ( He takes his luggage and slips through the door, flashing the ladies a fragrant lavender envelope baring seal and address. ) If you have a problem, you can threaten Hen next time. ( He marches up the steps and out of sight. )

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Nex glares and pivots and summoned her chakram threw them, them sticking in the walls. "I'm going to kill him!"

"No you won't" Lizzy said sighing. "But he is quite rude, remind me to hit him with his guitar" She said.

"Remind me to hit him with a hammer" Nex said.

"Agreed"

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago • edited

( He reappears at the railing. ) Did I appear rude? I apologize. ( He takes a few steps. ) You see, I don't exactly respond to confrontation nicely. ( He pulls the chakram off the wall and hands it back to Nex. ) Threatening to injure people you don't like isn't going to get you anything but the exact behavior you don't want. ( He eyes both Nex and Lizzy, as if boring into their souls. ) And it's going to land even more Lodgers on our tables.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Not if i kill them" Nex said shrugging the chakrams disappeared. "

"YOu didn't even give us a reason, we told you we don't have anymore available rooms and nor the funds for another lodger and yet you barge in. If that happened to my parents and i allowed it i would of been beat." Lizzy said.

"If you don't respond then you make it in this world. Trust me, you need to be rude you need to be mean to be able to keep what's yours." Nex said.

Dreamer walked down the steps. "What is going on? Nex! Who is this man?"

"I don't know! Some idiot you barged in!" Nex called.

"Hmm" Dreamer said walking up to the group.

Lizzy didn't crack under this used to this glare and stare and Nex just stares right back eyes looking like there was a strong angry fire burning.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago • edited

And I would have been happy to answer if I hadn't faced the possibility of being immediately skewered- ah Buenos noches! ( He turns slightly to face Dreamer. ) I'm Dr. Alano Diego de Lezo, I'm your new surgeon. Hen asked me to come by here!

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"New Surgeon?" Dreamer asked skeptically.

"If you didn't anwser i said. Didn't you listen?" Nex asked.

Lizzy chuckled nervously stepping away.

"Dreamer Jekyll, will be a permanent lodger or a temporary guest?" Dreamer asked.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

You didn't give me time to answer, madam. ( He turns to Dreamer. ) I'm not sure. That depends on the amount of violence here. It looks like I'll at least be a little while for some of the surgeries coming up. ( He holds up his hands. ) But you don't have to worry about rooming or funds. I'm sharing Hen's office and I can pay my own way. He's picking up anything outside that.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"I gave you plenty of time" Nex said.

"Nex just go clean up i can handle things" Dreamer said firmly and Nex nodded leaving. "Well i apologize for my sister she can be a tad rude. However if from what i hear, you just don't go barging in. Doing that can get you killed in a world like this" She said seriously. Her one visible eye narrowing, it looked dead and placid.

Lizzy nodded agreeing before going back to her room leaving the two.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Forgive me if it sounds like I'm making assumptions, but it appeared to me that she had already made up her mind before she opened the door. I was simply trying to find Hen. I understand that you have great reluctance towards new people, and I'd say you're well justified judging by what he described.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"WHAT did he describe to you?" Dreamer asked eye narrowing.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

He didn't say by whom, but there's been some violence. Shootings, stabbings, strange accidents. People are requiring care more precise and advanced than what he studied. That's where I come in. I studied vascular surgery but I have also studied the other systems. I can do advanced brain operations and I've done so under enemy fire. I can help you.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Me? Why me specifically? No one can help me but you can help someone else" Dreamer said glaring and coming close and then trailing off. Dreamer seemed to zone out before snapping back to attention.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Oh! My apologies! I meant you as in...all of you. ( He gestures to the floors of rooms before him. )

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Why do you care about us?" Dreamer asked.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Why wouldn't I? You're all people. You have feelings and lives and ambitions. You have dreams! How could I deny souls their existence?

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Because everyone else has" Dreamer said bitterly turning.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

...Then that's an even bigger reason to fight for you.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"No, it isn't. Sometimes you ARE the lowest life form. A subject to pain and suffering with no way out. No light, no hope, no anything. Just your strength" Dreamer said.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

The people who make you feel that way are wrong. Everyone deserves a chance to see happiness, even if they are put into places they were never meant to be.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"It's there own choices that bring them there. And they weren't wrong" Dreamer said turning to face him. "The scars are reminders of that"

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Sí we all make mistakes, but we do not deserve to be crushed under their weight. Life is for living and for learning, not for suffering. You can never move forward if you don't forgive yourself.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"kind of hard under my circumstances" dreamer said.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

( He sighs. ) Oh it's never easy to grow. It would be a lucrative business if it were!

The important thing is that you hold onto that feeling, that hope. You be honest with yourself and consistently practice self care. It's not gonna be easy, I'm not gonna lie, but it will help you in the long run amigo.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Amiga, i'm a girl" Dreamer corrected his spanish. "And you don't know the pain i've endured"

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Right, forgive the gender neutrality. Many like it, but not everyone is comfortable with it, as not everyone is the same. I don't know what pain you've endured, but pain is pain. You are hurting and you deserve peace, regardless of what mistakes you have made.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"Or what have been done to me?" Dreamer asked.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Or what has been done to you.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

"I've said enough" Dreamer said.

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Dr. de Lezo  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

If that is what you are comfortable with, that is fine. ( He heads back up and pauses, looking back at Dreamer. ) Just know that you don't have to feel alone.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Dreamer sighed walking up the steps silently and to her room.

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Alice was returning to her room to retire for the night when she heard the knocks at the door. She about faced and trudged back to the entrance and cracked open the main doors to great the stranger. * Hello?

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Hola! Need an extra hand? ( As if on cue, a vine sprouts from his back and waves to her. )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

* Her eyes widen at the plant and she stands there stunned.* ....vine...

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He looks over at the vine and back at her. ) Well I couldn't use a REAL hand now could I?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

...*She stood there speechless. Clearly this man was one of "them", safe. Alice stepped back and open the door wider allowing the man entrance.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

( He giggles, seeing her reaction. He reaches into his coat and hands her a perfumed calling card. ) Don't worry, I'm not a weirdo. I apologize for the smell, by the way. My friend Hen asked me here and he goes a little heavy on the ladies perfume.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

* She sees Hen's handwriting and name on the envelop followed by the strong smell of perfume.* T-That's quite alright. Please come in, I'm sure you're tired from you're long travel.

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

( He tucks the envelope away and picks up his one heavy trunk, heading inside. ) The voyage was surprisingly nice, the coastlines are very agreeable this time of year.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Still though arrive so late at night you must have had a long day of traveling. *She closed the door behind him.* If you don't mind me asking, where are you traveling from?

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Oh I don't mind at all, I hail from Barcelona! It's a beautiful city, so full of color and life!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

That sounds lovely... *she smiles.* I'm surprised Hen called you all the way down to our gloomy section of the world, he's not one to get many visitors.

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Unfortunately, the reason I'm here is because he actually does. ( He looks around the hall sadly, as if searching for signs of trouble. He looks back at Alice with melancholy smile. ) The injuries are getting a little challenging for a doctor with no formal surgeons on staff. He's a good man, but he's in way over his head with this one.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

* She nods knowing how many people end up on his door step, but she's unsure as to the surgery he's referencing.* Surgeon? What's Hen attempting to do?

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Fear not! We're not attempting anything. Just doing repairs.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Repairs? *This did not comfort her and only made her more curious.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Surgery technically, we'll be fixing the damage someone has done to them.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

Who if I may ask? *She hadn't heard much about a surgery but she made a mental note to check the gossip vine if this lead proved to yield no answers.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Unfortunately, a doctor is bound to the rule of anonymity. I can only tell you this- something terrible happened: an assault. Our patient was a hair away from being dead and it's a miracle that they are with us still.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

...Catt? *She asks herself more than Alano.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

( His voice lowers. ) You said it, not me.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

* She lowers her voice to match his.* D-Did she get hurt again?

(Alice thinks the way Catt's been acting is normal except for the lack of fear bit and that's only because Sozo pointed it out. She met Catt after she was shot.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

( He pauses intently. )

Not recently, but the bullet's still in there.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

I know it was causing her...lack of fear but has it gotten worse?

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Dr. de Lezo  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Much. She's starting to display neurologic symptoms now too.

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

(Um, uh! I don't know what to do here! Is this before or after Catt's surgery? Hi, I'm Catherine, nice to meet you!) *The flustered narrator says to the guitar man on the porch.* (I'm very confused, and stressed right now.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Don't be! Hen mentioned Catt in the letter. He wanted a skilled surgeon on staff, so I hope he hasn't gone through with it yet.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Me too, I don't think he has. But time can be a bit nebulous for me on occasion. In any case, thank you very much for coming.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It's my pleasure amigo. I'm happy to help!

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(So, you also play the guitar and, something about a vine on your back?) *The narrator asked awkwardly, not sure how to gracefully change the subject.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

( He grins. ) So you've been watching. ( He pulls the guitar out, playing a quiet melody.

https://youtu.be/e729p8ZCiZs

Out of nowhere, vines begin to sprout from the awning, giant white flowers sprouting from them. Bushes teeming with purple roses appear on either side of the porch, and ivy expertly winds itself around the uncovered areas like a crafty decorator. Foliage continues to grow as he plays and by the time the song ends, the Society is a heavily wooded area. )

This guitar was a gift from a friend I made in the army.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

* The narrator closes her eyes as the melody wafts around them. She only opens them again when she catches the sweet aroma of flowers. Stunned at the change.* (That's a truly wonderous gift. Where did the Society go?)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

( He waves from the porch. )

Still here Señorita

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Oh good. It certainly looks much prettier now. Who was the friend from the army you mentioned? If you don't mind me asking.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I wish I knew. H- She joined us, she said, to escape some bad news at home. Back then, I didn't think anything of it. Tony was like the rest of us, one of the guys. As our service continued, I noticed things about him. Everywhere we went was plants. We never ran out of rations and we always had too much salt. Everyone was too macho, but he always liked it when we sang by the campfire. ( He chuckles weakly. ) I didn't know the truth until the ground crews were sent on a raid. Sh- he got shot. Right in the belly. They dropped us doctors from the hot air balloon and I saved...her. She wasn't Tony, Tony was her disguise, her escape. She was Rosa and she begged me not to tell a soul. It must have been pretty bad to sneak into our branch. If they'd found out, she could have been beaten up and shipped back. While she was recovering, she'd always be whittling this wood from the plants that grew. On the day he was released from medical, sh- he gave me this guitar as thanks. He said that my music encouraged him to sing from the heart and my silence set him free.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(...You are truly a beautiful person Doctor. I am honoured to meet you, and have you take care of my girl.) *Bows deeply.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

( He blushes softly. ) I'm honored to be taking care of your girl

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(I will most likely see you again after the operation. But for now I have to go.) *smiles*

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Dulces sueños Señorita

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 3 years ago

(Gracias Señor, buenas noches.) *Disappears on the evening breeze.*

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

( With that, Alano makes his way to the botany department and settled down, playing for Catt's tea garden the remainder of the evening. )

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