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(( All further mistakes/pain/other atrocities are fully welcomed, as Elias is in fact a huuuuuge alcoholic and I was thinking about this while drawing something similar. Enjoy! ))

Of course, naturally, it would be him that had to go home alone. For a majority of the night, Elias had been spending his time enjoying what was a general consensus of perhaps too much alcohol in some dingy alleyway bar. He was as elegant as barflies could have been, considering; but even though he was alone, that didn't mean there wasn't a party. In fact, the current location was as rowdy as these things come in. God, someone could get smacked right upside the head with a chair if they didn't watch their back close enough!

Eventually, though and as all these things do, the ruckus began to die down, and the man embarked on his journey through the streets of Bethnal Green to half-stagger home, to the Society. Slummy streets were slowly beginning to become more dignified buildings as he walked, but Elias had too little of his wits to take notice.

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

* Alice was heading out to begin to prep her next experiment. On her way down the path she sees a oddly familiar drunken man traveling in the opposite direction. As she nears the man she recognizes his face under the gas lamp's light and hails to him .* Elias!

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Said man didn't immediately identify that someone had called for him, but as the gears slowly start to turn in his drunken head, he spins on a heel to face her with an unfamiliarly warm grin. "Hey!"

(( Elias is a happy drunk. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(XD That's hilarious!)

* Something about Elias is nerving...Is that a smile? Alice didn't know he could do that. It was a bit disconcerting.* Elias?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias places an arm against a lamp to support himself, his grin still fixed onto his face; his eyes are half-lidded, almost glassy. "Yes?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* She eyes him worriedly.* Are you...feeling alright?

( *all the laughter* XD )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( HEEEEEY 'RONICAAAA ))

He giggles - yes, giggles - and shifts his position, rolling his eyes. "M hm."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(YES!!! I after you recommend that song from Heathers to me I went and watched the movie. SO GOOD!)

You don't seem alright...maybe I should take you to Hen for a check up or something? *She slowly approaches him as though he's a dangerous animal ready to pounce.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Oh my gosh, that's great! I love both the film and the musical, and the Heathers soundtrack has taken my favorite musical spot. ))

Elias snorts at this, straightening up as much as possible. "Ahah, hah, no. I'm fine, I'm just..."

He gestures to himself, some part of him thinking that this somehow translates to 'I'm drunk.'

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I haven't even watched the musical yet! Is it on youtube?)

* She watches Elias gesture to himself. Alice is now even more confused.* You're what?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He clears his throat and shrugs, heaving out a sigh. "Drunk. Really, really drunk."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Oh. *She relaxes and her expression changes of one to disappointment.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"... What?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Honestly, I thought something was seriously wrong...you were smiling.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( I love this. ))

Elias' smile vanishes. "... Oh."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(XD I'm glad!)

That's better. *She nods, approving the less...frightening...facial expression.* If you don't mind me asking, why are you frolicking about drunk as a ship's cat?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He giggles and rolls his eyes, still partially leaning himself on the lamppost. "Is that aaany of your business?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* She flinches a bit at the giggling but she's slowing getting used to this Elias.* If you get mugged or bring some sort of trouble to the society it is...

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Remember when everyone thought Drunk Elias was great and not problematic? Well: ))

He frowns, his arms crossing in a childish manner. "You... You've got a tendency to think I'm always tryin'ta bring trouble!"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(XD Oh dear let's see where this goes!)

That's very true...*she nods remembering her first encounter with Elias.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"Well, I'm not! I'm jus' trying to get ho- to the Society's all."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Sure. That's what they all say. *She remarks sarcastically and approaches him to help the poor drunk get back to the Society.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He steps back from her with a deep scowl. "I -- I'll find m'own way back, then!"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Well fine then Mr. Goody-two-shoes! If your so innocent then you won't mind telling me what you were up to tonight!

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

His voice raises, though the slur in his voice makes the whole of it sound rather goofy. "I was at a bar! I was getting drunk! Is -- is that a problem?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Well...most people just don't go, alone, to a bar; get drunk; and then walk back home in the dark, alone unless something was bothering them. *She raises an eyebrow.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias gestures to himself wildly. "I'm not most people! I'm fine! Absolutely, positively fine!"

(( LIES ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* She sighs and looks at him un-reassured.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He frowns, his eyebrows knitting together. "What?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* She sighs and pinches the bridge of her nose.* If your so "absolutely, positively fine" then you can make it back to the Society on your own. I'm going to go finish running my errands.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He huffs softly, walking past her. "Fine! I do-- I don't need your help!"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Good! And keep your trouble out of the Society! *If only Alice could follow her own advice. She began to walk down the street in the opposite direction. *

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias scowls and staggers off into the night.

(( And he got eaten by wolves! The end. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(No!!! D: MY SHIP!!! Also how do you want this RP to go into the wikia cause right now we've got a couple options.

A) Elias gets drunk a lot and each of these RPs are from different nights.

B) You can choose one RP for the main and I can put the rest as either side stories or alternate timelines.

C) I can have the RPs that end with Elias making it back to the society (Alice, Lanyon? others...) all flow into one another and then ending with your favorite RP where Elias gets back to the society.

How do you want this to go?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( What would be the most convenient for you? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(The work is the same amount for all of these options, so it's totally up to you with how you want it to appear on the wikia. )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( I guess the one where the RPs flow into each other would be best! ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Alright! Looks like Option C is what you're going for! I'll make sure to do that in the wikia.)

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(CUTE)

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Tairais • 3 years ago

Richard had, at some point woken up, stumbled and shambled to the kitchen, cooked a meal, eaten the meal, nearly vomited from his stomach's disuse, then bathed and gotten dressed.

It was at some point because while he still felt full, the events had blended together like so many paints into a vague, murky, brown gap in his memory. He still couldn't quite remember when he had gotten his arms back on in that whole situation, but they were there, and so was the feeling of hollowed bones and burrowing insects that came with their reattaching.

The light breezes of the twilight hours snatched at his clothing, and he noted that while he wore his usual pinstriped attire and waistcoat, his apron was replaced by Jack's gray overcoat, warm, heavy, and billowing as if it were made of smoke.

He realized- after a terrifying moment where reality was suspended in the air- he was on the roof of the Society, looking down on the streets below. Odd. He recalled a grounding exercise H-.. his mentor of sorts had taught him, and let his voice be caught up in the wind.

"It is some time in the early hours of the morning. I am on the roof, and my name is Ričardas."

Though the words calmed the swirling, nebulous nature of his thoughts, it did little to sooth the restless buzzing under his skin. Indulging in a bit of recklessness, he jumped and clambered his way down the side of the building, probably scaring a few Lodgers in the process.

Landing with hardly a sound and feeling a rare moment of pride at the craftsmanship of his false leg, Richard pivoted on his heels as he rose from a crouch, letting Fate carry him where She would.

He would later surmise that Fate had a very odd sense of humor.

As he meandered down the streets of Bethnal Green, the slippery nature of his thoughts honed themselves like a knife when he caught a glance of someone familiar. In his current state, he couldn't find the energy to feel the myriad of emotions he should have experienced when he realized it was Elias. The thought prickled under his skin, and he smirked to himself. The fact he was in his usual state of detachment boded well for the categorization of his mind, and he was grateful.

Not grateful enough to resist the temptation to sneak up behind Elias and tap him on the shoulder, as silent as a big cat, blending in with the smoke and fog of London in his blacks and grays.

"F-fancy s-seeing you here, E-elias." He almost forgot to let his smile creep into his eyes, having forgotten he was wearing his scarf. In another corner of his mind, he mulled over the thought that Elias had probably seen him without his scarf just as much as he had with it. Some small part of him shied away from the thought and what it might entail that he didn't feel discomfort over it, but the rest of him was unperturbed. Elias was.. a good friend, at the very least.

His eyes sparkled with mirth instead, not betraying the miasma of emotions shifting underneath.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias stiffens at the unexpected someone, and he darts away from Richard with a speed that his body, in the state it was, unfortunately didn't agree to keep up with: he starts face him with a scowl, but it quickly morphs into shock as he begins to lose his balance, stumbling -- soon falling -- forward.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

Instinct took over before logical thought had time to even begin, and he found himself shifting forward and hooking his arms under Elias' before he could fall. His heart stuttered in his chest in for the briefest of moments as Elias came to rest on it before he wrestled control of it again. He was grateful his scarf hid the lower half of his face, though, as his blush was much harder to negate.

Regardless, his expression of mirth turned softer with concern, though amusement still danced in his eyes. "A-are y-you well, Elias?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias quickly scrambles to straighten himself out, laughing as he rubs his neck. His heart thumped rapidly in his chest, though it was likely that if he were aware of it he'd simply attribute it to too many drinks.

He clears his throat, and his voice comes out slurred on top of stumbled words, "I'm fine. I jus' -- I'm fine, Richard."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richards eyes, already bright with amusement, glowed with the dawn of understanding. He tilted his head, a smile twitching onto his lips. "Y-you a-are terribly d-drunk, a-are you n-not?" He could now smell the faintest trace of alcohol in the air, and it burned his nose slightly.

Elias was, he mused, quite charming like this. Looser in a way he hadn't had the pleasure of seeing before, and entertaining to watch and hear. Richard chuckled as he realized that, given the state of his motor functions, Elias would likely have a rather bad hangover in the morning, though his assumptions were mainly based off the early escapades of Jack. The thought made him pause.

"Do y-you r-require h-help returning t-to y-your lodgings?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias looks up at that, and begins to laugh. Naturally, of any Lodger to see him in this state, it would be Richard. It was always Richard. After a period of unrestrained giggles, he pauses to examine the street in its transition from the poor to the refined. He then realized he didn't know where to go from here. "... Yeaaah, that might be best! I d-- I don' quite remember where to go that much."

(( With Drunk Elias, I can throw the grammar rules out the window! *finger guns* ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( We dont need grammar where we're going! Which is.. home, incidentally. ))

Richard chuckled again, nodding through the peculiar feeling in his chest.

"W-will you b-be able to walk on your own, o-or d-do you need to l-lean on me?"

The peculiar feeling in his chest warmed at that thought, and he did his best to chase it away for the time being, allowing his body language to relax and become the pinnacle of calm amusement. Absentmindedly, he watched the play of shadows over both of them, and his hands itched with the urge to draw.

Later, then, when Elias was safe. And that was a curious thought on its own.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias snorts, rolling his eyes rather slowly as he begins to walk alongside Richard. He had to retain some kind of pride, didn't he? Even through slightly wobbling steps, it didn't appear that he would fall over like he had moments before. He grins lopsidedly, "I'm gonna really regret this t'morrow."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard's smiled wryly in response to Elias, though he remained on the balls of his feet, ready to act or react if need be. "I-indubitably. Y-you are w-worse t-than J-jack on C-christmas, t-though that m-may have been due t-to his.. admirable t-tolerance to alcohol."

He began leading the way back to the society, doing his best not to scratch at his arms and the buzzing feeling underneath. He'd need to wander the rooftops properly, get into a fight, or go for a run later.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He scoffs at this and crosses his arms, flashing a cocky grin. "Aw, you sho-- should give me more credit. I think I'm keepin' my balance pretty well for a man who had..." His voice trails as he tries to recall how much he had drank, but this fails him, and he amounts to a giggle and a, "... too much."

He adds with a smirk, "Unless, that is, you want me to fall into your arms."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled through the blush hidden under his scarf. He kept walking forward, though his eyes darted to glance at Elias from the side. "I w-would n-not mind, t-though I imagine y-you w-would prefer not t-to have me d-drag you t-through the streets of London.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias mumbles under his breath as he continues to walk semi-steadily, "Don't put it past me."

(( Timeskip to the Societyyyyy? ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

((Sure! ))

Richard chuckled again at Elias' mumbling. "I w-would not d-dare."

Minutes passed like water in a stream as they wove their way towards the Society. Once he reached the front stairs, Richard strode up then two at a time before turning to face towards Elias, should he need help climbing the stairs.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias half-staggers up the stairs and only barely avoids losing his balance. He faces Richard with a smirk, nudging him with his elbow. "See? I t-- I told you!"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard snorted, then placed a hand over his mouth to muffle the snickering laughter that followed. "T-that y-you did, Elias, that you did."

He tilted his head towards the door invitingly. "I was going t-to m-make tea, if y-you are inclined to j-join me. If n-not..." He shrugged through his half-lie. "F-forgive me f-for being overbearing, I have h-had t-to help J-Jack escape the l-law while intoxicated one t-too many t-times to be anything b-but.. I believe a t-term is 'mother h-hen.' He chuckled sheepishly and shuffled on his feet slightly, betraying his restless energy.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias opens his mouth to reply but shuts it rather adamantly, his voice quieting slightly as a thought occurs to him. "Sure, uh... What time is it?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard frowned slightly, tilting his chin up to look at the sky. "Y-you know.. I am n-not entirely c-certain." Glancing back at Elias, his eyes twinkled mischievously. "I h-had to d-dismantle my pocket-watch t-to d-do some m-maintenance on m-my hand s-some time back, and I n-never got around to replacing it."

He glanced once more at the sky before shrugging. "I b-believe it is t-the early hours of the m-morning, but beyond that, I cannot say."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He mumbles something about Artemis still being asleep as he follows Richard's gaze, his head tipping back to look towards the sky. He gives a small sigh, adding somewhat slowly, "Eh, alright."

(( I don't think Elias will ever describe something as 'eh, alright' if he's not drunk. ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard nodded, then stepped inside, making his way towards the kitchen. He hummed a soft, lilting tune as he walked, a tease of a singing voice not heard by anything but the wind for several years at least. He felt.. surprisingly at peace with himself, though that was more likely due to the autumn weather approaching than any of his halfhearted attempts at soul-searching. There had been quite a few of those attempts as he reattached his still slightly faulty arms and improved the sole on his foot.

The latter is what lent him the full extent of the cat-like tread he now employed, slipping back into old habits like the first breath of winter air. The energy bubbling under his skin perplexed him, and though his curiosity insisted he find the source of it, the rest of him simply willed for the good fortune to last.

Crossing the threshold of the kitchen, he began to dance through his usual tea-making ritual, his quiet song buzzing down to a more focused hum. He nearly forgot Elias was nearby.

Only nearly though. It was hard for him to forget Elias, and oh, wasn't that a peculiar thought?

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias watched Richard's graceful movement with a grin, his arms crossing on his chest. He leans against a counter, and after a moment, he laughs. "I like your humming." He giggles as his voice drifts into more quieted, unclear words.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

Richard's hands tensed slightly before he covered it with a warm chuckle. "I s-shall endeavour to h-hum more often, t-then." That strange, semi-familiar feeling of warmth unfurled in his chest at the compliment, and he felt equal parts unsettled and uplifted.

He turned his attention to the collection of teas he had hidden away in the cupboards. "D-do you have a particular b-brew you would prefer c-currently?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He glances somewhat absently to the cupboards, his thoughts clouded. He flashes a smile and shrugs, "Surprise me!"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled again before selecting an eastern-style brew, full of spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. He left the brew to steep as he searched for the little jar of honey an associate traded in exchange for one of the very few daggers he'd made.

"This b-brew, while not identical, is s-similar to a favorite of my father's. He w-would often bring entire b-boxes of it home when business s-sent him eastward."

Finding the missing bottle of honey, he set it on the counter before turning to pour two still-steaming cups and added "He w-was fond of asting a l-little honey to offset h-how strong the s-spices a-are. P-personally, I prefer drinking it straight from the k-kettle."

He picked up his cup and savored the warmth of it for a few moments, his quiet humming resumed to drive away the silence that clung to his mind like heavy seaweed.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias picks up his own cup and smiles slightly, taking a small sip of it as he rests an arm against the counter. He grins up from his glass, "Sounds l- like a smart idea."

(( Drunk Elias, still avoiding talking about his own family *finger guns* ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( Ayyyy! *finger guns into the void*. Also I really had to resist saying 'drinking tea is about the only thing you can do straight, Richard.

... I seem to have not resisted ))

"W-which part? The b-bringing home boxes of y-your favorite tea, or drinking tea s-straight from the k-kettle?" Richard smirked, eyes glinting with a teasing light as he unwrapped his scarf to sip slowly at his own tea. A delighted grunt managed to escape him as the tea warmed his stomach, and it was all he could do not to cough in embarrassment at his lack of manners.

He leaned back against the counters and glanced at Elias with a warm but analytical glint in his eyes. The pale ghosts of first impressions and memories played out before him, however they were far away enough not to bother. He felt safe in Elias' company, if still a little nervous given recent events and the feeling that there was still more to be said about them.

It was all very odd, but given the fact the people he felt safe around were few and far between, he was reluctant to question fate. Reluctant, not willing to ignore, however.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He takes another drink from the glass and drums his fingers against it to the rhythm of an unknown song. Now relaxed somewhat, his words are far less stumbled, but they retain that strange slur, amplified by his accent. " 'm sure both's a good answer to that."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard's lips twitched as he huffed out a small breath, quietly amused. "T-true enough."

There were a thousand little details in the room to get lost in, and so he did. A quiet, thoughtful curiosity, which had served him well through his schooling, replaced his colder look from before. Elias' fingers sounded like the gentlest April rain against stained glass, the fading warmth of his teacup almost seemed like some fragile bird roosting in his hands, and so on.

A thousand little details he would have never taken the time to notice in his life Before, and he was all the more in awe of the world for it.

The space between words was comfortable and warm, and he paused to marvel over the very novel experience.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He looks towards Richard and his strange silence with a smirk, one that wouldn't be out of place on him any other time. "Got something on your mind? Is it me? Am I on your mind?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard smiled one of his more genuine smiles, one corner of his lips twitching up, his eyes carrying the brunt of his expression. "A-always, Elias. I f-find it hard to w-want you to leave it." The words were out of his mouth before he could stop himself, (truth be told, he wasn't entirely sure he wanted to) and he hid his blush behind a well-timed sip of tea.

If it was a slightly longer gulp of tea than usual, well... he'd blame his own foolishness on empathizing with Elias' inebriated state.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias blinks, sputtering on his sip of tea for a moment with wide eyes. His cheeks grow heated as he clears his throat behind a laugh, and he relaxes, his shoulders losing their tension. He smirks into his glass as he takes another gulp and mutters, "There's yet another thing in common, then."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Now there was absolutely no hiding his blush, for it tinged his whole face and his ears a rather vibrant pink. He felt himself relax and mirror Elias' posture, heart beating ever so slightly faster as his stomach fluttered, and that was very strange...

With a realization not unlike a shattering teacup hitting marble tile, he realized just what precisely his feelings of near-overwhelming fondness meant. It took every ounce of his wrestled self control not to start spluttering; He instead chuckled out a (still somewhat breathy) "I-Indeed? W-w-wonderful."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

(( Mood:

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Elias, fortunately (... or unfortunately), doesn't notice Richard's blush at first, being unusually interested in his cup. Though his subconscious was well aware of his own feelings, and they were begging to be heard, it felt too far away to understand what they had meant. Not that he'd have accepted them anyways.

Eventually, though, as he lifts his gaze from the glass, he sees Richard's reddening face. He giggles at the sight and gently sets the cup down, observing with a smile.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( Frickin' SAME! ))

Richard resisted the urge to set his cup down, though his hands twitched with the effort to remain still and appear nonchalant. He was now fairly certain he couldn't move if he wanted to as his mind darted between images of Jack, lying on the ground in a pool of his own blood, and the feeling of desperate hope unfurling in his chest.

At Elias' giggles, he forced himself to roll his eyes good-naturedly, only halfway grumbling. "W-well, I am t-thoroughly g-glad my uncertainty is a-amusing." He couldn't wipe the wry smile off his face, though, and settled for relaxing his clenched toes and calves. He didn't entirely remember the urge to run until it had fled for the most part, and he added that to his 'List of Things to Analyze Later.'

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias picked up his glass again, and his eyes remained fixed on Richard as he took a sip. Though his sober self would never say such things, and would deeply regret them, he figured that there was no harm that could be done here. Or he didn't think it through. Both were logical thoughts for the time being.

He smirks, his voice again dropping to a mutter, "Uncertainty? You hurt me so."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard kept his eyes locked with Elias' for longer than he would have deemed possible given his general avoidance for such a thing. He somehow managed to blush even more fiercely, and though he grumbled, he was nearly grinning, a canine poking out near the upturned corner of his lips.

"O-only uncertain of y-your later actions, never y-you." He shifted on his feet, the familiar bubbling sensation of too much energy tingling under his skin as he desperately tried to figure out how this exchange would play out, and how to adjust accordingly.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He pouts playfully, shifting and crossing his arms. Though his face was previously reddened by alcohol, his cheeks somehow light up even more. His attitude betrays this, though, as his voice remains playful and cool, even despite it's still-evident inebriation. "My later actions? What could I, your dear friend --" He paused with a grin, placing a hand to his chest, "- ever enact or say to make you uncertain of what I might do?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Having drained his cup of tea, Richard could no longer find excuses to hid his flaming face, though he grinned at Elias' continued shenanigans. He crossed his arms and leaned forward slightly, tilting his head as his heart lurched and scrabbled against his rib cage like a newly blinded bird in a cluttered basement.

"N-nothing and everything at all, s-since you are, in fact, as d-dear as you say. I w-would quite h-hate t-to lose you f-for one reason or another, mi amico." His accent roamed the streets of northern Italy as he infused an air of mirth completely at odds with the true terror of being known. He felt vaguely dizzy, and hid it as he leaned back with a smirk.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias finishes off his tea with a grin, and he continues to joke, "Amico, huh?"

He chuckles, mindlessly wiping his mouth on a sleeve, his manners forgotten. "Y'don' have a reason to worry about losing me."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled softly, speaking past the feeling of standing on the edge of a cliff into the feeling of falling. "W-would you rather I call you mio amato o mio caro? Either c-could be a-arranged."

He paused, a somber light entering his eyes though his smile stayed in place. "At any rate, I find I h-have many a r-reason to d-do so." He dispelled the mood with a soft smirk. "I-indulge me in my w-worries: y-you are s-stuck with them regardless!"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias tips his head off to the side with a laugh, shrugging as his arms move to support himself against the counter. "I'm gonna hope all that Italian means what I think it means."

He pauses, his smile softening into a smirk. "I have no problem with that, 's long as I can help you out."

(( A summary of Elias' character in this entire discussion: "that's future me's problem" "I understand but also screw you" ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

Richard huffed a series of aborted breaths that could be considered a chuckle, but were almost decidedly too nervous to be.

"I-it means w-whatever you want it to m-mean, and you h-have 'helped m-me out' q-quite a great deal as it is." He shrugged, spreading his hands out to make some unseen point before crossing them again. He felt too exposed to just let them fall.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago • edited

Elias is silent, gears in his still-slowed-by-alcohol brain using excessive labor to try and figure out what exactly he wanted it to mean in the first place. When he settled on an answer for himself, he turns onto Richard, asking quietly, "What do you want it to mean?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard took a very sudden interest in the floor as his mind raced and his breathing sped up slightly trying to contain the frantic, impressionistic nature of his thoughts long enough to channel them into a coherent statement. He frowned slightly before sighing.

Though he did his best not to, he stumbled over his words. "A.. f-friend of m-mine once.. s-said that to... l-love s-someone, er, or t-to let t-them k-know y-you w-wholly a-and c-completely, is t-to give t-them the power t-to kill y-you." His eyes darted to Elias for a few moments before he glanced anywhere but. "Y-you d-do not q-quite h-have the p-power t-to.. kill m-me, per say, b-but t-the metaphorical k-knife is.. w-within reach. At t-the very l-least, y-you h-have the.. admittedly t-t-terrifying p-potential t-to do m-me great h-harm. H-hence the.. un...c-certainty I.. m-mentioned earlier."

He forced his jaw to cut off that train of rambling, chuckled nervously, then shook his head. "W-which is t-to s-say, t-the words m-mean their l-literal.. t-translations, I believe."

If his heart was a panicking raven before, it was now beating in time with every drop of a summer tempest, booming like thunder in his ears as he resisted the urge to bolt from the kitchen immediately. The nervous energy bubbling under his skin returned in tenfold, and he was astonished it wasn't arcing along his hands. That being said, his vision was graying around the edges in a not-very-comforting familiar way, and he had to close his eyes for a few moments to get his breathing to level out.

He was in free-fall, the anticipation of scattering into a million pieces on the ground almost too much to bear. So much for feeling dizzy, there were black spots in his vision still and his hands were digging into his arms.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias knits his eyebrows together as he processes the words. Excitement, only faint nervousness, and concern created butterflies in his stomach, weighted by alcohol. His cheeks burned as he spoke, but another small smile, a reassuring little thing, appears.

His voice carries a nervous energy, "Richard, y- y'know, I'd be devastated if I hurt you." He clears his throat with a pause, before slowly continuing, "and I'm glad -- really glad, we're on the same page."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Perhaps he had scattered into a million pieces on the ground, because after Elias spoke and his emotions frantically tried to backpedal into something resembling relief, he felt as if he were missing some integral part of him where his anxiously lurching heart settled down slightly.

He smiled, a tentatively bright and hopeful gesture. "L-likewise, I am s-still devastated for h-hurting y-you, and.. m-more than glad t-that we even r-read t-the same b-book... Though p-perhaps t-t-terrified c-comes c-close to what t-the rest of m-me f-feels."

He felt as if his face had been blushing for several days, as it had never really stopped once it started. His panic was a mostly distant thing, though it was certain to swarm him in waves once he was alone. Drunken confessions had, in his past, never gone well, and as a result there was no small amount of trepidation aimed to the future.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias gently takes Richard's hands in his own, his grin softening. Worry over the events that would transpire when he was sober was farther off in his head. "I wish I could help to ease your mind."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard somehow managed to keep his breath from hitching when Elias took a hold of his hands, though he couldn't keep his heartbeat from speeding up in a sickening mixture of anticipation and some small amount of fear.

Regardless, he offered up a small, almost shy smile. "T-there is.. not m-much you can d-do, I am a-afraid. It is in m-my nature t-to worry." He chuckled as a though occurred to him. "On t-the plus side, i-it is t-this worry t-that leaves m-me alive and able t-to s-speak to you, s-so that is s-something to appreciate."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias gives a small laugh. "I suppose I have to appreciate it, then."

He seems to stare past Richard for a moment, paused while considering what came next. A decision was made in his mind, and carefully, he leans up and kisses his cheek, pulling back with a wide grin and a giggle.

(( COOTIES EWWW ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Me during this conversation:

Build up: Oh no! What's Elias going to do?! Richard stabbed him is Elias going to-- Awwwww!

Them talking about love: :D *becomes very excited for ship to happen*

Holding hands: *Starts squealing and banging on tables*

Kiss: *Throws hands up and silently yells. Backward momentum causes HJ to fall out of chair in a ball of FEELS* )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( hONESTLY SAME. ))

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( There was much behind the scenes screaming. So much. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(I'm glad I'm not the only one suffering from the feels over here! XD )

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard's eyes widened almost comically as a new wave of heat rose to his cheeks. The grin he sported as he gently touched his cheek was one of awe, disbelief, and overwhelming fondness.

He was at a loss for words, but given that he felt like the human equivalent of an erratic exclamation point, perhaps that was for the best.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He laughs at the sight, his head tilting to the side. "You okay there?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( Richard.exe has stopped responding. Would you like to close the program or wait for it to respond? XD ))

Richard nodded, coughing sheepishly as he did so. "M-my apologies. I... w-was not expecting that." His smile stayed on, and his eyes twinkled like stars being born inside emerald.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias raises an eyebrow, the whole of his face a reddish color despite his grin. "I hope that's a good thing."

(( Elias will wait! :U ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled. "M-most certainly... mio caro." Though his voice took on a teasing quality, there was very little he could do to hide the way his heart sang with the realization that it had been love underneath the plethora of other emotions Elias invoked.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

(( sorry, just, hold on

* clears throat* aaaAaaaaaAAAAA ))

Elias is actually caught off guard by this, and he bursts into giggles. "Very nice, agápi mou."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( If Richard could do heart eyes there would be heart eyes. That being said AHHHHHHAHAH and honk honk. :P ))

Richard bursts into his peculiar laughter after the briefest of pauses, the weight of the past few days slowly falling off as it continued. "Y-you.. y-you are ridiculous. W-we are ridiculous." He covered his mouth in an attempt to stifle further giggles, but the effort failed miserably. Still chuckling, he added, "I a-am n-not certain h-how to proceed w-with.. this, t-truth be t-told."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias rubs his neck with a small laugh, shrugging despite his concerns. "Nor me, but... I -- I do believe that's something we can figure out together, yes?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard nodded, shifting his weight back and forth on his feet as he pondered a decision that had been at the forefront of his mind for quite some time. His heart began it's frantic gallop once more, and he tensed and relaxed his shaking hands in turns for what seemed like eons, but was really a minute or two at most.

It would be better to play this safe, given all that had happened recently.

In a voice that a owl, in all its auditory prowess, would have trouble hearing, Richard asked, "W-w-would you...a-allow m-me.. t-t... t-to k-k-kiss y-you?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias' face lights up and chuckles softly, wrapping his arms around Richard. "Definitely."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard grinned and leaned forward ever so slightly to hover (almost teasingly, despite the fact he had no idea how to be teasing) inches from Elias' lips. Huffing out a small breath to steel his nerves, he closed the distance by tilting up Elias' chin with gently trembling hands. He knew his lips were rough, scarred beyond any hope of being smooth again, but he couldn't really find it in himself to care when Elias' were so warm, even if they did taste strongly of alcohol.

His heart was humming in his chest, and he was smiling through the kiss. It was, by no means, perfect, given that it was the first kiss he had ever initiated (receiving was another story, and not one he enjoyed telling), but the memory of the moment would stay in his mind's vaults, forever remembered.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias smirks into the kiss and lightly places a hand on Richard's cheek. Something about this, despite all of its quirks, was oddly pure. It was strange. It was nice.

After a moment, he very hesitantly pulls away, but his bright smile remains. He brushes his thumb along the hollows of Richard's cheek, his voice dropping to a small mutter, "S'agapó, Richard."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard's eyes (or rather, the one that still could) fluttered closed as he leaned into Elias' touch. He breath hitched slightly as Elias spoke: Though he didn't understand the language, he understood the emotion behind it.

Opening his eyes, he let the full, terrifying depth of his feelings show in the recesses of his eyes for but a few moments before they smoothed over like ripples in a pond, settling into pools of glimmering joy and soft fondness.

"Aš irgi tave myliu, Elias. Dėl tiek, kiek ji mane baugina, aš irgi tave myliu." His voice was low and rough, and he cleared his throat when he was done talking, content to stay where he was. All thoughts of the future and past left his mind, and though he could see a flicker of the stag that haunted him over Elias' shoulder, so too did the beast seem content.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias gives a small gasp and smiles, staring up at Richard with a gaze full of happiness, excitement, and warmth. A minute or so would pass until he speaks, and when he does, it's in a small chuckle. "Artemis is probably wondering where I am."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard quickly smothered the flare of disappointment that followed in the wake of Elias' words (which was yet another thing to go over), chuckling in agreement. "M-most l-likely." He stepped away from Elias, and tilted his head thoughtfully. "D-do you need h-help back t-to you room?"

In the wake of it all, there was a decided feeling of lightness in his limbs. The relentlessly murmuring energy within him had quieted slightly, but was now creeping its way back. That was fine, he couldn't even be bothered to think about it at the moment. He deliberately kept his focus only on the present: neither the past's ghosts nor dreams of the future had any power over him at the moment.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias nods somewhat eagerly, looking towards the doorway and then back towards Richard. Truth be told, he didn't really need the assistance - he just enjoyed the company. "That'd be nice."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard smiled softly and took a moment to fix the path to Elias' room in his mind. When it showed no signs of slipping away, his smile brightened and he looped his arm around Elias', like one might escort a partner to a gala. Though, he supposed they could technically be considered partners in a dance only visible to the two of them. Technically. It was a charming thought nonetheless.

He chuckled and leaned into Elias slightly, basking in the warmth. "S-shall we?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias looks up at him and smirks, tilting his head to rest on Richard's arms. "We shall."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled, giving Elias a small smile. He took a moment to admire the surge of happiness that followed Elias leaning on him before he led them down the halls.

He only took one wrong turn this time around, and that may or may not have had to do with the fact he wanted to enjoy that moment for as long as possible. The future was uncertain, the past was (for the most part) sacred and unchanging, but the present would stay as it was.

He did get them to the door eventually, unhooking his arm from Elias' as he stopped. He turned to look at Elias but paused, unsure of his to process his mess of emotions into mere words. A puzzled frown flashed on his face for half a second before he smiled at Elias. "W-well, h-here you are."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

With a bleak laugh, Elias repeats with a "Here I am." He glances towards the door like it had shot his puppy, but when he turns to face Richard once more, his smile returns just as fast. After a short kiss on Richard's cheek, he bangs his fist against the door heavily.

Not a single beat passes before it swings inward, revealing a very tired Artemis, his hair down, frizzy and almost completely obscuring his face. When he sees the two together, his face quickly shifts into confusion, but Elias simply staggers past him, patting his hand hard against Artemis' shoulder. Artemis raises an eyebrow at this, looking to Richard questioningly.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

No longer alone with Elias, Richard felt his grasp on control reassert itself almost violently. He sculpted his features into his classic, wry smile, eyes twinkling with soft amusement.

"H-he's d-drunk. I f-found him w-wandering Bethnal G-Green a-and brought h-him home. I m-made him drink some tea that s-should alleviate t-the.. h-horrid hangover he m-may or may n-not have in the morning, but it m-most likely w-will not have a terribly profound effect." He said, sotto voce.

Once he had spoken, he wrapped his scarf around his mouth, intending to go back onto the streets when Artemis dismissed him.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Artemis looked back towards Elias, who was sitting upright on his bed with an eager grin. At least here was someone who was certainly ready to fill in the blanks, Artemis thought.

He smiles at Richard, his face reddening with a tinge of embarrassment, but he laughs and plays it off. "He didn't do anything wrong, did he?" He pauses, and snickers. "I don't have to pay for any damages?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled and shook his head. "T-to my knowledge, n-no, though I only g-guided him home." He tilted his head thoughtfully. "If t-there is n-nothing else...?"

There was a faint buzzing in the back of his skull: A memory begged to be known and clashed with his inner restlessness in a way that left him itching to run and know nothing but the wind and the ground in turns.

(( Today on both Tairais and Richard don't know how to be graceful in social settings ))

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Artemis snorts and pushes his shoulder playfully. "You're free to go."

From behind the door, however, Elias waves and makes a kissy face right before it closes.

(( Go drunk, you're home, Elias. ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard flashed a smile that was more felt than seen to Artemis and a snort and a halfhearted salute to Elias. Turning on his heel, coat billowing around him, he stalked off like a dancer.

Within a few minutes he found himself crossing the Society's threshold once again as dawn's great radiance burst over the rooftops, the sky still dark. Golds, oranges, purples, and reds painted the sky like so many shards of polished sea glass tumbling in a kaleidoscope, causing him to pause and admire with a heart full to the brim with admiration and wonder.

He smiled as he disappeared down the still-quiet streets of London. His music and the heart behind it may have belonged to the night but...

But his was the spirit of London at twilight, caught in the world of change between dreaming and sleeping.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(--BEEP--

You have reached HJ. She is currently unavailable to respond right now but your call is important to her. Please hold and she will be with you shortly.

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Dooooooddleeee we killed HJ again ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago • edited

(--Beep--

Thank you for holding. Your call is important to us and HJ shall be with you shortly.

--*music resumes*--

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( DooooooDLE! She's making funny sounds. Make it stop. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

( --Beep--

If you know the person you are trying to contact please dial their extension number at any time.)

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Doodle please help ))

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Oh dear. ))

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Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

* Alicia had decided to go get materials to recreate the machine that had brought her here because plot convenience.She didn't know what she was looking for, but she was going to find it! As she walked she saw a man who looked a lot like her husband did sometimes. Translation- he looked drunk. And he looked familiar. She walked over to him, her quest for materials abandoned.* sir, do you need help getting home...? *through his drunk eyes it most likely looked like she was a teenager, which she usually did, but someone drunk might find it hard to see the maturity in her word choice and actions.*

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Elias squints at the... teenager?, his head tilting. She looked vaguely familiar, though in all fairness, he'd seen a lot of faces. He chalked it up to a faint resemblance and shook his head, a grin appearing. "Hmm? No, I'm f- fine."

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Oh... okay... are you sure...?

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"Uh-huh." He giggles.

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

... where do you live?

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"The -- ... hey, I'm, uh, not answering that!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

I'm helping you get home! I'm a girl, you think I'm gonna rob you?

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"I don't know you!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

I recognize you... you live at the society?

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"... Maaaybe."

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

That's a yes. So do I!

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"Wait, do you really?!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Yes!

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

He squints again. "... Oh, yeaaaah. I do know you!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Alicia Ghast, sir.

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

His face screws up with thought. "Cake lady?"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Mhm!

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"... You're that baker lady my brother likes?"

(( Instant friend! ))

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Your brother? Yeah!

(I'm surprised you reacted so well to a drunk guy...~)

* frowns* why do you say that?

(Well when your husband comes home drunk, he-)

Shut up!

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

He tilts his head in confusion, "Hmm?"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

The Narrator...

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"... Wha?"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Nothing.

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"... Umm, alright!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

You need help getting home?

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

"Haha, that'd be nice."

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Alright. Come on!

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Elias quickly falls into step behind Alicia, only narrowly avoiding falling flat on his face... numerous times.

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* she caught him every time, used to this.*

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Bubbly laughter escapes him each and every time. "Thanks!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Of course...

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Together, the two arrive at the Society. He turns to face Alicia with a wide grin and half-lidded eyes, but despite his drunkenness, he seems rather spritely. "Thank you!"

He throws his arms around the woman in a grateful hug.

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* she smiled, about to respond. When he came for a hug it startled her and she winced, worried he was going to hurt her. She blushed when she realized he just wanted a hug*

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

He giggles and pulls away before stumbling up the steps. He opens the door and pauses, waiting for her to enter.

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* she walked through the door, laughing nervously*

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

He doesn't catch onto this and strides in behind her, closing the door with a laugh. "Alrightey! I should probably head up to my room."

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Probably!

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

He pats her shoulder with a grin, "Thanks for helping me, cake lady!"

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

No problem...

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

With that, he sets off to find his room.

(( EYYYYYY ))

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Eyyyy?)

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(( EYYYYYY ))

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

....?

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

((.... Nevermind. ))

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

... weird Narrator.

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chatterghosts  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(( Yours, or me? ))

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Elaina Hyde  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

You!

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triman95 • 3 years ago

((You had me at 'Drinking Buddies'. Let's see where this goes))

Brian was out that night, not for the drinking, but out collecting old debts from his criminal past. He wasn't someone that he would join with just one gang and stay with them, more of a freelancer criminal if anything. Switching between gangs, parties, and doing business with the 4 crime lords he know. So eventually everyone owed him a little something from not paying in full or had him wait from his trade offs when pawning stolen goods off. Still, he had the money that he owed in his hands.

As walking down the street on his way back to the Society he begin to notice a figure in the distance. And by the way he was walking to suggested enough to Brian that he had something of the bad stuff or too much of the good stuff. Either way, drunks were always fun for him to hang out with, depending how drink they are. Moving a little bit faster on Elias he starts to slowly hum a common song that are normally song in taverns and bars when no fighting or anything else was going on. Slowly the hum word actually turn into words. Trying to get Elias to join in.

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chatterghosts  triman95 • 3 years ago

Elias' face screws up in thought as he hears the faint tune of a familiar tavern song. He looks towards the stranger with a grin, and though any other time he would have walked away fast, he slows to a stop to face the man. "Havin' fun?"

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triman95  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Shrugging as he approaches Elias. Smiling big as he see who it is upon closer inspection. "Not really. Was kind of hoping that you would have started singing once I started my song. Your walk tells me enough that you came back from having fun though."

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chatterghosts  triman95 • 3 years ago

Elias does, in fact, vaguely recognize the man, but he doesn't say anything about it. He makes a soft sort of "oh" sound, his voice interspersed with laughter, "I don't sing! But, uhh, yes. Tonight was fun."

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triman95  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

His eyes go wide when he hears that he doesn't sing. As if this was the biggest secret in the world that he just heard. "You don't sing!?" he asks, "Why don't you sing?"

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chatterghosts  triman95 • 3 years ago

Elias giggles out, "Not my thing! But, uh, I do play piano!"

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triman95  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

He can't help, but laugh at Elias's words, "Playing the piano is one way to sing from the wise words of old musicians I once listened to," he says in a merry tone. "I think you should give it a another try. Or at least play while someone else sings or how a old drunk I once know used to say, 'Just get so drunk that when you sing that you do not care and just have your friends tell you how good you were."

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chatterghosts  triman95 • 3 years ago

Elias shakes his head quickly. "It's jus' not somethin' I do anymore!"

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triman95  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Sighs heavily and gives up. It seems that he wont be having a singing companion tonight. "Well I guess that is it than," he says as he shakes his head, "Going to need help on your way back to the Society building?"

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chatterghosts  triman95 • 3 years ago

Elias heaves a long sigh, running a hand through his hair. "... Yeah, definitely. I don'-- don' quite remember where to go from here!"

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triman95  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

With a big smile on his face he bends down low and goes to pick up Elias over his shoulder, so if Elias vomits it will be on his back." Don't worry than, I gotcha," he said with a grunt.

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chatterghosts  triman95 • 3 years ago

Elias scoffs, waving his hands in a 'shoo'ing motion. "I can s- support m'self!"

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chatterghosts  Guest • 3 years ago

Elias doesn't immediately identify the duo, but slowly, the light of recognition appears in his eyes. His nose crinkles with disdain as he recognizes the figures -- he lied for them, and then got darted in the neck? -- and he begins to back away slowly. "Y-- no."

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chatterghosts  Guest • 3 years ago

He snickers, easily forgetting the duo's wrongdoings towards him and shrugging, "Can't quite remember how, uh, ex-- exactly much I drank."

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chatterghosts  Guest • 3 years ago

Elias blanks. "... What?"

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

( Angry Caffeine Comrade to the rescuuuuuuue! chatterghosts )

( A familiar pair of meaty hands grab William by the shoulders, lifting him a good eight feet into the air. )

You're not going anywhere.

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( He is saved! Also, can I pleasepleasedrawthis. ))

Elias stiffens under William's hold, beginning to pull away, but he soon has no need to as he whirls around just soon enough to see him get hoisted into the air. He blinks, his mouth somewhat agape as it clicks with him just who the savior was, and his expression darkens. "... Oh."

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago • edited

( First of all, I HIIIIIGHLY doubt you could take Jasper. She's a highly specialized combat Gem and she eats opponents for breakfast. For a living.

Nice try.

Furthermore, Michael's behavior is nowhere near friendly. In every encounter Jasper has had with him, he's trying to pressure someone into being alone with him, in this case accompanied by death threats. That's extremely creepy!

If you don't want Jasper to treat you like Hela, don't give her reason to think you're a menace. )

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago • edited

( Oops! Wrong identity. My fault! *Mun should learn to read*

That ASIDE, I dgaf WHO it was. A death threat is still a death threat. Whether he intended to or not, he was still EXTREMELY intimidating. Cornering a person under the influence, when they cannot fight back- is a threatening behavior. In case you didn't know, Jasper considers Elias a friend too and she will do whatever it takes to protect those she likes.

FYI, Jasper's a GEM. A GEM. Her body is a manifestation of light. The only way you could get her is by shattering her and there's NO WAY IN HELL she'll let you get anywhere near it, so your buddies are out of luck. If you don't want a confrontation next time, maybe be a little nicer to the person you're working with. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Bad time for this?

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( No! That's actually perfect XD )

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago • edited

( That's precisely it! If your character does something negative, expect a negative reaction. Don't go crying to the narrators for doing their job. So William isn't nice. Great! Don't defend him. And I'm pretty sure Jasper launched him into a building several blocks away. He's not going to bounce back from that immediately. If he DOES manage to recover, she'll keep pounding him into the ground until he leaves them alone. That's just Jasper. If you watch SU, you'd understand her character. )

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

( The way you talk about her suggests that you don't know how she or Gems work. You're taking her actions personally and attacking ME for her part in the story when your character picked on her friend- provoking her. If you didn't want to talk to me, you didn't have to. No one twisted your arm. )

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

( Ah don't worry about Jasper. It's impossible to offend her.

On the other hand, it irritated me when you started defending William's behavior because you have to understand that she had absolutely no way of identifying his true intentions. Elias was tense and William was acting shady, so Jasper registered that as a major red flag. It wasn't a personal attack and I'm sorry if you took it as one ( also about the names >< Your comment distracted me and I switched, a mistake I'll probably not live down. Ever. )

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

( Hey, that's a perfectly good choice! It's not like there's a rule that says you can only have so many of one type of character. You just have to be clear what kind of person they are so that our Bara people don't end up kicking puppies when they didn't mean to 'u'

As for the comments, I'll admit that I didn't exactly help ( I stick with Jasper for a reason eyyyyy ;D )

That, however, does not make either of us fools. It makes me a Hothead and proves that you are still learning- just like the rest of us :) )

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Jasper Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

( I think it's largely a matter of consistency. If other people see your character joking about death threats and giving people noogies as opposed to grabbing them and dragging them, they'll probably put them in the Jock trope but treat them with a degree of politeness because they see that your guy is harmless. There's a saying that goes "actions speak louder than words" and that is especially important to character design.

And I can easily answer that: because we ( meaning Jasper and I) are Hotheads. )

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

Jasper may be tsundere and she may make instant judgments on people, but she's decided that she likes Elias. She's not going to let him die

Ò ^ Ó

Also YAAAAAS. You don't even have to ask me! You draw these whenever you feel like it! )

Brace yourself.

( She shakes Elias loose before launching Michael WILLIAM as far as she can, aiming for the side of the nearest tavern. The patrons run screaming as the man flies towards them. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias watches the man as he's launched over the side of the building with wide eyes. He faces Jasper, absolutely stunned.

(( I ... honestly thought Jasper would hate Elias? Oh man, this is great! ))

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

That should keep him busy. ( She looks down at him, the faintest hint of amusement dancing across her features. )

( Naw man, Jasper loves him! Elias is snarky and prickly but without the haughty overblown ego. His snark is a perfect challenge for her and keeps her interested. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias clears his throat and rubs his neck with a small chuckle. "Thanks..."

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Eh don't mention it... I didn't feel like reading your name in the obituaries anyway. ( She eyes the building warily before casting a sideways glance in Elias's direction. ) Not to be nosy, but where were you headed? And don't say the guy's house, because I know a lie when I hear one.

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

He grumbles something under his breath before looking back up towards Jasper. "Back to the Soc-- wait, wh... what about you?"

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Don't worry, I hang around the Society too. Someone has to watch out for you nerds ( She winks. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Though Elias' mind despite its state attempted some snarky counter, it produces little more than a sigh. He shrugs, "We're helpless."

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Not COMPLETELY. Just... mostly

( She scratches the back of her head. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

He snorts, taking to half-leaning against a building as he walks. "So why were you, um... Y- y'know, around?"

(( Nice, Elias. Nice wording there. ))

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( She feigns hurt, pressing her hand to her heart. ) Oh! You wound me! Can't a Gem like me get a little fresh air? ( She breaks into a tiny cackle, shaking her head. )

Nah, that doesn't mean anything. I was taking a reprieve from babysitting when I ran into Don Juan over there trying to pick you up. Literally. I'm guessing that's not what brought you out though. ( She raises an eyebrow, observing his staggering gait. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

He follows her look and lets out a tiny giggle, shrugging his shoulders. " 've gotta have fun somehow."

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

Yeah, and you had a LOT of it. Maybe too much for your size.

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias scowls, his expression exaggerated by the amount of 'fun' he'd had earlier. "It's not -- not my fault I'm not..." He looks towards her and flaps his hands. "However tall you are!"

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

oh SURE, but I wouldn't go drinking (she gestures to him. ) however much you drank either.

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

"Ahah, uh, I can't see you drinking at all."

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

That's because I have better things to do than hug a porcelain bowl all day. ( She fluffs her hair. ) Besides, do you know how long it would take to clean that boozey smell out of all this?

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias snickers, tilting his head to follow the massive head of hair. "That... fair enough."

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

It's gonna be quite a job for you as it is. Though it looks like you've got bigger fish to fry right now.

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

"...Eh? Like what, getting home?"

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Like staying upright

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

He makes a long 'oh' sound, and then ... shrugs. "Meh. 've made it this far!"

(( He's so optimistic. ;__; ))

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Jasper Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( She gives a bellowing laugh ) Ha! You've got a long way to go kiddo.

( She's, like, DIS close to carrying him. )

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chatterghosts  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Do it! Do it! Do it! ))

Elias doesn't seem to process the fact that she called him kiddo and just laughs at .. her laugh?, looking towards the rest of the street. "I don't... entirely, uh, know where I'm going."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

( XD *is hyperventilating/laughing again.* )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Side note from an observer. Michael wasn't in this RP...It was just Mattias [who is also known as Williams in some circles]...Still that was funny! XD)

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Jasper Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

( Yeah, I didn't realize that until she pointed out >__> Random character change was totally my fault! )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(It's all good! I'll adjust it in the wikia to where ever it falls. HEY FUTURE HJ MAKE SURE TO EDIT JASPER'S BIT WITH THE PUNCHING TO HAVE DM'S CHARACTER CONSTANT THROUGH THE STORY...OR IF DM CHANGES CHARACTERS KEEP IT CONSTANT!! That should do it.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Guest • 3 years ago

(This place is crazy! Anything could happen! XD )

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Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

(Nex also as a problem with Vodka)

Nex appeared beside him bottle of vodka in her hands and half way between tipsy and drunk. "Hey there Elias" She said a smile on her face

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

(( Ahaha! Yaaaay. Join us! ))

Elias looks towards Nex with a crooked grin, his head tilting off to the side awkwardly. "Hey there!"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

"Hey" Nex said taking another swig of the vodka. (She likes the hard stuff)

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago • edited

He giggles at the sight. "Havin' fun?"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

"Oh yeah" nex said.

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

His attention returns to trying to stay fully upright, but eventually, he casts a somewhat sideways glance back to Nex. "Hey, d'you... Uh, d'you remember how to get back to the Society?"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

"know it like the back of my hand ' nex said

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

"You wouldn't mind, uh, helpin' me out?"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

"just follow me" nex said leading him to the society.

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

He follows along, managing a stable walk.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Nex still taking swigs from her vodka lead them successfully to the society.

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

He stares up at the imposing doors, and then towards Nex, with a bright smile. "Heh, thanks!"

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Miss-Dreamerkat  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

"No problem!" Nex said woozy now having finished the whole bottle of vodka. "Wanna have a talk?" *Nex when drunk is actually nice*

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chatterghosts  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

He tilts his head in confusion and chuckles. "Talk about what?"

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Hastie Lanyon  • 3 years ago

Join you? I'll teach you. Would you care to join me to my house? It's not far.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias doesn't seem to pause to consider it for even a moment. "Sure!"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Hastie looked him up and down, a slight grin on his face.*

I do hope you can walk.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias rolls his eyes. "I'll be fine!"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Alright then, wrap up! It's a bit chilly outside.

* He opened the door and waited for Elias to pass through before joining him out on the street.*

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias completely ignores this and follows Hastie outside.

(( THERE IS A BABY ON ME I WIL BE SLOW ))

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(OH GOD NO NOT A BABY!)

* The two walked side by side under the glowing lampposts. Elias was a little unsteady on his feet, but steady enough to walk on his own.*

So... how do you find your stay at the Society?

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

(( The baby has left! ))

Elias visibly lights up at the question. "It's been great!"

He pauses, adding as an afterthought, "Even though I got chloroformed to the face on my first night."

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Chloroformed to the... well, it hasn't had any bad effects on you that I can see, at least.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

He chuckles. "Fair enough."

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* They walked in a comfortable silence. When they got to his house the they were greeted by Hastie's butler, who then took them to the sitting room. A bottle of fine wine and two glasses were served not long after.*

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

(( The poor butler must be confused. Does Hastie take drunk guys to have more alcohol at his house often? ))

Elias chuckles, flashing another smile as he crosses his arms and stares into the wine. "Really livin' the high life, then, aren't you?"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(He eventually learned not to question it.)

Why, of course. Chances are I'll be dead in a few years, might as well have fun while I'm still alive.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias tilts his head questioningly. "And why is that?"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

If the proletariat doesn't get me then something else will, just you wait and see.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

He snorts, taking a sip of the wine with an amused smile. "Right, naturally."

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Hastie leaned back in his chair.* Laugh all you like, but they're a wicked bunch. *He smiled and took another sip of his wine.* How about you? Are you going to grow old and wrinkled?

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias shrugs, his hands moving wildly as he speaks. "Assuming I don't get murdered, sure!"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Hm... Let's hope you won't get murdered then, yes?

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

(( He's already almost died 3 times in the month he's been here. If he makes it to December it'll be a Christmas miracle! ))

He leans back in his chair with a smirk, twirling his glass between his fingertips. "That'd be for the best, yes."

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Sounds like an exciting life! I'll have some reading to do.)

Anyway, I didn't bring you here to chat, did I? What we are drinking now is a fine wine, expensive I'm sure, best enjoyed in polite conversation. *He downed the remainder of his wine.* But honestly, who has time for that? *Hastie got up and walked to a cabinet in the corner of the room. When he opened it he revealed about a dozen bottles of liquor.* So, where do we start?

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

As it's brought to his attention, Elias begins to drink more of the wine, moreso out of the guilt that he'd been ignoring it. But, as he sees the liquor, he sputters and nearly chokes on it. "... Wow."

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Now, rule number one of drinking: never drink alone. It looks sad, and looking sad will hurt your reputation, which in turn will kill you. *He pulled a bottle of gin from the cabinet.* Rule number two is to never drink bad liquor. It simply isn't worth your liver. *He also grabbed two glasses from the cabinet and walked back towards Elias. Rule number three... *he set the glasses on the table and filled them.* Enjoy.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias watches and chuckles almost out of disbelief at the display. He sits fully upright and takes one of the glasses, grinning at Hastie. "That's an interestin' set of rules to drink by."

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

I should hope so, I made them! *Hastie takes the remaining glass and raises it.* Cheers!

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

He snickers and raises his own glass, before taking a long drink. He smirks down at it and clears his throat, "Heh, strong stuff."

(( *me, not actually knowing if gin is "strong stuff"* ))

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I definitely hope it is, it knocked me right out of the park.)

* Hastie downed the glass ad set it back down on the table before refilling both of their glasses.*

It most definitely is!

(Queue montage of them downing shot after shot.)

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

((

))

By the time they've had multiple glasses, Elias is an even greater mess than before. Presently, he's rather poorly describing a story from his younger years: "And I say, to... To this guy, I said, 'you're crazy!' An'... And he went nuts!"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* Hastie had taken off his jacket a while ago ("Who needs to look proper?!") and was now leaning forward, listening intently to the story Elias was telling.*

Wha- no really? Wha't'd ya do then?

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias waves his hands somewhat sluggishly as he speaks. "He -- well, he punched me! Right, right there, on the face. An' I kicked 'im, y'know, ri... right between the legs!" He bursts into laughter, grinning proudly, "Out like a light!"

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Hastie chuckled into his glass before downing the remaining liquor.* Bars really are a lot more exciting than soarés.

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias nods eagerly, setting his own glass down for the time being. "Oh, definitely! Y'know, one time, I... I saw this lady smack someone. Right on the head! With a chair. And -- and it started this giant fight!"

(( Shh, Elias! Don't make kind-of obscure allusions to TGS! ))

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Hastie Lanyon  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Hastie raised an eyebrow at him.* Really? Why?

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chatterghosts  Hastie Lanyon • 3 years ago

Elias shrugs, resting his chin on his hand. "No idea! The place was crowded, an' --.. I don't know!"

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