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@catthatter 3 years ago

(Basically a part two for the party. Please feel free to continue any side conversations you had going, here!

Also, there is a second plot point/story that I'm planning so this will probably be the last part available for this event, sorry. ^-^; )

* Catt was sitting in the chair and gradually working through the stack of presents. The large box with some holes in it was being saved for last.*

(If you did bring a present, please feel free to jump in with a description! Catt would love to thank you in person!)

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RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

(HJ I'm over here!! Let's continue!! X3)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

(Sweet! :D )

"Bisexual? Bisexual." Alice repeats the name a couple of times before nodding. "Bisexual. I like it! Though what does that mean for you and Lady Venom?" She asked, still very ignorant in the realm of love.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Change of writing! XD)

Rose ponders over the other lodger's words, her mind unconsciously wandering over to the woman she was head over heels in love with...she was everything the blonde wanted.

"Until I know if she feels the same or not...I don't know." Rose answered.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Shouldn't you ask her then?"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

"But what if she gets mad at me, Alice? What if she discards me and hates me and never wants to see me again?" The blonde lodger retorted in a scared, fast and slightly loud tone.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Alice blinked a few times trying to process Roses's panic, "Why would she do that?"

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

(RBDECEPTICON17 We've still got 4 days on this page. :D )

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"Look at me, Alice! Do I look like I would be her first choice for a romantic partner?" Rose retorted as tears rolled down her face.

It was excruciatingly painful for her to say such words aloud.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

The tears that feel from Rose's cheeks greatly disturbed Alice. Tears did not look good on her. This was not the first time she had seen Rose hurt....but clearly this was the worse Alice had ever seen her hurting emotionally. Alice wished she knew how to comfort her friend, she wished she knew what to do--to say, anything.

"You know her better than I do," concern for the blonde shone in her eyes, "but considering your time with her up till now has been pleasant..." her words trail off as her thought and attempt at comfort fizzles out and dies. Alice hoped her eyes were able to communicate what her tongue would not.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

The blonde allowed a small smile to come to her lips, seeing how hard Alice was trying, in order to help her in sucb a terrible time.

But the other lodger was right.

"I really appreciate this, Alice...thank you for understanding." She said softly and sweetly, though the tears still continued to fall, while she tried desperately to not let out any of the sobs or whimpers that were trying to esape past her lips.

(I wonder how Triman will take this. XD)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Of course." Alice wasn't entirely sure what to do next, but a hug felt right. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Rose, pulling her in tight.

(Oh me too! Let's ask them! triman95 )

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Awwwwwh, this is super sweet. X3)

Rose was quite surprised by the sudden embrace, but it was enough to finally break down her control, as she wrapped her slightly small arms around Alice's midsection and began to sob and cry into the other's shoulder.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

(Isn't it! <3 :D )

Alice stiffened a bit when dams behind Rose's eyes finally broke. She hadn't meant to make her cry! She had hope to make her friend stop crying and feel happy again. This was far beyond her realm of understanding. Unsure of what to do, she opted to do nothing. Tightening her hug a bit more Alice held Rose and let the girl cry.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

The blonde lodger cried for quite some time, before she finally calmed down, her sounds lowering to quiet...snors?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

She blinked a few times making sure she was hearing this right. Was Rose...asleep?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

She was indeed asleep: smiling and snoring happily, tear stains painting her peaceful features as she slept against the other lodger's body.

(I believe it is your duty to get her back to Lady Venom, Alice. Cause I don't think she'll be waking up any time soon. X3)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

(Alice! Take her back to Lady Venom! ....And I forgot she can't hear us. UGH! *facepalm*)

Alice was now propping up Rose's body (which was about all she could do with her lack of strength), looking around for help she found no one. She sighed and began the long hull to Rose's room, if the poor exhausted girl was to sleep she should at least do it in her own bed.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

But even in sleep, the blonde lodger moved about quite abit, seeming to already be dreaming...and what she was dreaming about was quite obvious as a single name was muttered quietly into the other's shoulder...Lady Venom.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

This would be a lot easier if you could wake up. thought Alice as she dragged Rose to her room, praying that the door would be unlocked.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Thankfully the door into the sexologist's room was open.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Juggling her sleeping friend, Alice managed to get the doors open and slide in scanning for a bed to lay her down on.

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Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Two of the presents were old cylindrical cans, with faded lettering reading: Have a enchanting time with Miss Fawna's Magic tea. Surrounding a faded picture of a woman, both cans were chamomile with orange. Lizzy and Dreamer stood/ sat side by side observing Catt.

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Catt Hatter  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Chamomile, sweet! Thanks guys! *Catt turned to smile brightly at the two.* I look forward to enjoying it!

(Question, is the "magical" in the tagline meant literally?)

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yep)

"You'll enjoy it in more than just drinking it, that's enchanted tea. A classic amoungst Magic users. Miss Fawna's tea company has been around for centuries making tea" Lizzy said smiling at Catt.

Dreamer smiled. "It was Lizzy's idea, she had a few cans left"

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Catt Hatter  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

(Keen!)

Enchanted? *Catt tilted her head curiously.* What sort of enchantment? What does it do? *At the very least, it smelled wonderful.*

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Well the effect changes per type, that one.. oh! I can't recall what it does! It should be on the label" Lizzy said.

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Catt Hatter  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Okay... *Catt turned one of the tins to find the label.*

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

THe label was the withered paper wrapping the cans going from top to bottom.

"They change the enchantment per type every year to keep things fresh" Lizzy said trying to recall. "Chamomile is a tea to drink when your sick, so i think this one may be that it has you live through your fantasies, or cures your ailments."

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Catt Hatter  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Neat! *Catt read both labels to compare the effects.* Yeah, one is "Dreamscape" and the other is "Cure." Thank you very much again!

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"your welcome!" Lizzy said.

Dreamer smiled. "your welcome" she clutched her crutch like a walking stick, it Sa against her shoulder.

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Catt Hatter  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

(You want to end scene there, or would you like Catt to ask how Dreamer is holding up after Nex?)

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(you can if you want)

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Tairais My response for your your convenience! )

* Catt thought she heard someone snicker, but when she turned to look, all she saw was an envelope with her name on it resting on the table nearest an oddly dark corner. She picked up the letter and read it through.

Richard Prince... Richard, Prince... The name was so familiar, Doctor Richard Prince... Oh him! She had given him some quartz from her collection a while back, and maybe she'd talked with him during the missing time in her memory? In any case, he sounded quite unhappy about being stuck as he was.

After the party was over, and the clean-up had been seen to, Catt headed to her room and stepped through one of her Time Creases.

A week earlier, she walked into the infirmary with a ready kettle of tea for her friend. The letter tucked nicely into her, now returned jacket pocket.*

([Nice to see you making an appearance! Or, hear you, rather. ^-^ Thank you for the well wishes, and I hope their friendship goes well too! ])

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(( Thank you! ))

Richard laid on his bed and stared at the ceiling with a look that spoke of irritation and restlessness, awake for a rare moment since the conversation he'd had with Lewis. He had been relentlessly turning every word shared over in his mind, sharpening their points and letting them dig into the skin of his soul.

There was someone else in the room.

He glanced over towards the door and was surprised to see Catt there. He stifled a sigh at the thought yet another member of the Society seeing him without his usual attire, clad in bandages and soft cotton instead, but held on to curiosity and cheer.

He gave her a small wave with his working hand, a smile flickering in the corners of his lips; He still didn't trust his voice. He hated being as tired as he was, and laying there was only making it worse, but after the number of times he had fallen upon waking up the first time, he had been told repeatedly not to move or else...

It was a frustrating thing, getting injured as badly as he had. He'd much rather be healing elsewhere. But Elias..

Inwardly, he sighed and shook his head, focusing on Catt's visit.

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 3 years ago

* Seeing him wave, Catt took it as a welcoming signal and came closer, setting the tea tray on a nearby table. The smell of lavender and mint wafted over to greet his drowsy senses.

Unsure how to start a conversation, she stood in awkward silence for longer than was comfortable. Grasping at the only thing that came to mind, and figuring it was better than more silence, she spoke.*

You look like you would rather be anywhere else than here. I brought you some tea.

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"T-that... is a-about the t-truth, I f-find. T-the tea is... m-much appreciated." At least that mask was still in place. He offered he a lopsided smile, which to her had never been seen before. He hoped it wasn't too off-putting.

Gods knew, he still couldn't look at his reflection in the mirror. He always begged for the mirror to crack. It seldom did.

He hadn't minded the awkward silence, truthfully. He hadn't a clue what could be said, thoughts swimming around like a school of fish, and slipping away from him just as fast. Likewise, he couldn't find the words to express how Catt's simple company warmed him as much as the tea he had leaned over and picked up warmed his hand. He took a sip of it and let out a quiet sigh, letting the warmth sooth the phantom aches of joints long since gone.

He glanced at her again and offered another small, more hesitant smile, as if he wasn't sure his raspy words would be welcome. "T-thank you."

He almost wanted to ask if there was a particular reason she had come to visit him but, well. That would be rude. He'd wait and see if she divulged the information herself, then. At the very least, it would make for a wonderful distraction from his current circumstance.

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 3 years ago

You're very welcome. I'm glad you like it. *She couldn't tell if the pressure of an unasked question was from her own, or something he had wanted to say.

There was one way to find out, she supposed. Plus her unasked question had been the reason for her coming.

Or at least one of them was.*

I, was thinking, *she said slowly.* Maybe after the tea, you might like to join me for a walk? I, I can lend you my hatt for the trip.

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Richard tilted his head in his animal-like way of expressing confusion.

"W-what does your h-hatt have to d-do with m-my current... i-inability to w-walk, if I m-may ask? N-not that I would n-not enjoy it, m-mind. I... f-for lack of a b-better w-word, l-loathe b-being in s-so-called places of h-healing."

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 3 years ago

It has magical properties that preserve and to some extent, restore health as long as it is worn. *She explained, taking it off and examining it.* I remembered how much I hated being confined to bed during and after the, um, head surgeries. Sorry about not talking with you while I was here, you never seemed to be awake and I was told that good rest is the best medicine.

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Richard maintained a mildly skeptical air, but experience had taught him to be open-minded above all else. So, he nodded and smiled again. "It is q-quite all r-right, I a-appear t-to have n-needed the s-sleep quite a b-bit, if t-the state of m-my injuries is anything t-to g-go by."

He paused, considering. "I w-would q-quite enjoy a w-walk, t-though I hope y-your expect-t-tations of my c-company are not s-so high. I am a-afraid I am in n-not much s-shape to be engaging., at p-present."

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 3 years ago

I'm okay with that. *She smiled.* The main point of the trip is so you can have some time out of the medical-smelling confinement here. More tea?

* Catt felt uncomfortable, like something was off, but she dismissed it as merely her lack of familiarity with the way Richard spoke. Her hope was that with more practice listening, the accent and stutter would be less of a problem for her ears.*

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Catt Hatter  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Tairais )

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Tairais  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(( Heck, sorry, life got in the way a bit! ))

He gently set his cup down and smiled gently again, the prospect of a walk making his heart hum with excitement and a small amount of worry. Elias probably wouldn't be upset, so long as he came back.

And he would, so that was that, really.

"I-if it is all r-right with you, I am q-quite eager t-to stretch m-my l-legs." His eyes twinkled with the beginnings of simple cheer. It was easy to forget just how much he enjoyed roaming, right up until the moment he was confined again.

"Some beasts were simply not meant to be caged."

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 3 years ago

(No worries!)

Alright then! *She handed him her Hatt.* You should feel better as soon as you put it on. Was there anything you needed before we go? Slippers, maybe a housecoat?

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Catt Hatter  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Tairais If the page closes before we can finish do you mind if we continue on either Lose Ends or the main page?)

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Setae Here's my last response if you wanted to continue! )

* Catt laughed.* That depends on what you consider pleasant! Personally, I find them a bit annoying. Especially when they start trying to plan when they think I can't hear them. *She paused a moment, looking thoughtful.* Though, sometimes it comes in handy.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Like when? (Sorry the response is so

late.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

You know how clairvoyance works?

(No worries! Life happens. ^u^)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It's a form of precognition is it not? You can see into the future?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

It's kinda like that. *She explained, idly stroking Simon's fur.* Sometimes I can overhear what they're planning, and then later on it happens. Other times it's more like an enhanced view of what's going on in the moment.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* He looked at her perplexed* Does that mean that you like, have the ability to change the future?! If you go against their plans?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

* Everyone has the ability to change the future. Catt thought to herself.* The trouble with going against any plans I overhear is that I would lose any foresight I had gained. I think it's better to see things coming, and be able to plan how to handle them ahead of time. Easier to avoid irrevocable disasters that way.

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Helen Jekyll Were you wanting to keep going with the present opening scene?)

Don't mind all that, today is for happy thoughts all around, okay? *She didn't want to have her friend worry over her. Even if she couldn't stop Hela from tormenting Helen inside her head, she could do her best to keep the outside world around her as happy as possible. Her one hand rubbed Helen's back absently as she wondered if she'd like some sweet tea.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* She gave a small nod and closed her eyes as she let the tension drain from her muscles.* Alright... I'll do my best... *For once, Hela was silent and the unusual quiet of her Hyde only began to twist Helens stomach into knots, the Jekyll shivering at the reminder of what had been done... She pushed the thought aside, suddenly removing herself from Catts embrace and speaking with a wavering voice, seeking a distraction.* So, um... Ready to open your gift?

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Sure, though being able to see you again was already present enough!

* Catt undid the ribbon and opened the box.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Within the box was a brown leather journal with a piece of rope tied around it to keep it shut, laying on top of several seemingly random gifts that went with it. The journal was labeled in neat handwriting "How to Avoid and Survive Hypothermia" and had a note tucked under the rope that held it shut. Below the journal were several blankets and towels, along with a package of at least ten chocolate bars. The note, written in the same handwriting but shakier, wished her a happy birthday. "Hey Catt, happy birthday! I hope you're having a wonderful time! This is just a little something I put together for you that you'll hopefully never have to use. I appreciate you being an amazing friend and I look forward to spending more time with you! -Your friend, Helen" .*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

* The title on the book made her laugh, and she beamed up at Helen.*

Thank you so much! It's perfect, and I'm really glad you're my friend too! I'll do my best to put the avoidance tactics to good use. *She chuckled warmly.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen blushed at the praise, lowering her gaze to stare at the opened gift. All at once it seemed like too much and too little... Was this moment worth it...?* You did say you need towels for you emergency kit, so, I figured I'd get you a few... *Her voice was soft and timid.* I'd appreciate that, thank you... You really gave me quite the scare the first time around.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Heh, yeah... sorry about that. *Catt smiled awkwardly.* Thanks for saving me by the way, I don't remember if I ever said that back then.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

No problem... You've done so much more for me. *She managed a meek smile in return.* You... don't remember much from then?

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Not really, no. Just that I had a sleeping drink that didn't agree with my system and spent the night in front of your fireplace after Mz. Hyde flipped the building and this mean lady in a grey suit showed up and... *She trailed off into silence, eyes focused on a memory.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* Helen tilted her head, her eyes curious though she was on the verge of worry.* Earth to Catt, come in Catt? *She smiled, wondering faintly if Catt knew about space exploration.*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Houston, I don't like that lady. *She was still caught by the hazy recollections of scissors and bloodshed on the riverbank all those months ago. She could still feel the cold, hard eyes of the woman as she had cut her dear friend to ribbons, Catt shuddered.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I didn't like her much either... *Helen giggled softly at her response then frowned, reaching to touch her friend's shoulder.* Are... you alright, Catt? You know it wasn't your fault...

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I know, *she nodded.* I just hate that I couldn't do anything to protect her. I was too busy being cold.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Catt, you were dying... *She frowned harder, her eyes shinning with worry.* If I hadn't taken you inside and treated you immediately, you could have lost limbs or had a heart attack... Not to mention that if you tried to stop that woman, you could have been hurt too.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Still. *She hated feeling helpless, and it was horrible to think that she may have been able to do something and was prevented by her own body.*

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(@DeathMurder_JH For continuation! )

* She carefully picked up each piece and examined it, amazed at all the detail put into the flowers and the craftsmanship of the necklace.*

It's beautiful! They're beautiful! Thank you! Thank you so much!

* She would have given Mattias a hug, but she was pinned under the tea set and didn't want to risk sending it to the floor. She beamed up at him instead.*

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

* Catt payed close attention to his story, and did her best not to interrupt with too many questions. Although she was somewhat embarrassed that he thought she was sophisticated or fantastic.*

Sounds like you had quite the run-around getting your hands on it! *She said, genuinely impressed.*

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

I'd be, *she paused. As much as she really did want to join in on a trip for archaeological research, she also knew they tended to be expensive and didn't want to be a burden. Catt visibly deflated over this realisation.*

That would be nice, but I don't have the money for a trip like that.

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

* Catt was struck speechless, and covered her mouth with her hands while her mind raced with all the variables of a trip, and the immense generosity she had just been offered.*

I don-, but I-, I couldn't possibly! It's too much! *As much as she did want to go, paying her way for the trip was too much for her to ask!*

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

O-okay. *she said in a very quiet voice that barely reached him. Her cheeks darkened slightly.* Th-thank you very much!

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

* Catt blinked in stunned silence. That was a lot to take in all at once, and with such a near deadline...*

I, I don't have any hiking clothes. And we'd be leaving so soon? That's so much to prepare for in one night.

(*Off-screen the Narrator thought,* That Mattias fellow sure turns a lot. I wonder how he doesn't get dizzy.)

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago • edited

(Cool! You two could probably be decent acrobats!)

Y-yeah, I can manage to be ready in a week. *Catt nodded and pretended she hadn't heard the opium comment. While she didn't know exactly what it was, the way people spoke about it led her to believe it wasn't exactly a wholesome pastime. And it's probably illegal. She thought.*

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

(Good grief, really? That's awesome! If you wanted to learn juggling there are some excellent videos on youtube that can teach you! My favourite variety is Contact Juggling.)

* Catt just pointed to a nearby tea-table, one of a number scattered about the room.*

I can be ready in three days, maybe even one. I just don't know about being able to be ready by tomorrow morning. *She said apologetically.*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

(I wonder what she'd think if she knew it was part of what made Helen's serum. 😅

The opium, I mean.)

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(She'd be shocked and hope that she didn't get arrested. She doesn't know it's still legal in this time period.)

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

((Meanwhile, Lewis briefly wondered how Helen's Hyde was not asleep, given opium's typical effects. XD))

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Probably from all the other junk pumped into her bloodstream. XD)

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

((Heh. More than likely. XD))

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Mz.Hyde Did you want to go ahead and start the scene where Catt opens your present, or wait until after JH's scene is done?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Let's do it!)

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Woo!)

I think that just leaves the big one there. *Catt pointed to the largest box, still unopened with holes in the top. She walked over to it and read the tag.*

Oh, this one's from you! Thanks Mz. Hyde!

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Mz.Hyde Mod • 3 years ago

* After Catt had opened up all of the other presents, it was time for the BIG one! Mz. Hyde scooted the box over to Catt.*

Annnddddd this one is from me!~

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Aww, thank you! *Catt dug her fingers into one of the holes and pulled off a big chunk of the paper. She eagerly pulled open the box, discarding the bright paper to see, an empty box. Well that was unexpected, but she would still make the best of it. Her face flickered to confusion for a moment before she excitedly spoke.* Sweet! A big cardboard box! Decent sized boxes are so hard to come by, thank you!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I'm glad you like the box, but I hope you like who's inside much more!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt put the empty box over her head, it covered down to her hips and she looked out at Mz. Hyde through a smallish hole in the one corner.*

There's no "whos" in here.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

HUH?! WHAT THE-?!

* She takes the box off of Catt and looks inside it to confirm the hole.*

HE ATE THROUGH THE BOX?! HOW DID NOBODY NOTICE THIS?!

* Out of the corner of her eye she noticed one of the table cloths had teeth marks on it.*

Jesus, why didn't I feed him before I put him in the box?! Where'd he go?!

* From the kitchen, a scream of terror rang out.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Hooray for plot-convenient acoustics! Shall we go help her? *Catt said, jumping to her feet. She wondered what sort of critter would cause such a commotion, without causing one in the room as it left. Checking first to make sure Simon was still munching on the chair leg from earlier, she started heading for the door.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Yeah we really should!

* They head into the kitchen to find Rachel on the counter with a giant cake, swinging and screaming at a lamb.*

^GET OUT! GET AWAY FROM THE CAKE!!!^

Baaaaa!~

^NO!!^

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

A sheep? *Catt quickly walked over and picked up the excited animal, doing her best not to drop it with all it's squirming.* Woah, easy there buddy, easy!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Baaa!

* The sheep squirms and flips out of her arms. But before he hits the ground, he disappears!*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Ack! The sheep's been dimension-napped! Author! Bring it back!

(Tain't my lookout dude, I dunno where it went.)

Mz. Hyde! Help!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I don't know what to do! Time and space warping's YOUR gig!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

You mean it doesn't have a homing collar, or something? *Catt was rather concerned, sure they had managed to help Rachel and save the cake, but where had the little adorable fleece bundle gone?*

Does your narrator-thing know where it went?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(HEY! I don't know everything)

Then where's the sheep!

Baaa!~

* The little sheep is on top of the fridge.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

There you are! *She cast about for something to lure the lamb down with, but wasn't actually sure what would work.*

Do you think that sheep like toast?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I think he'll eat anything right now!

Baa!~

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Okay then. *Catt grabbed a piece of toast and held it up to the elevated sheep.* Here fluffy!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Baaa?

* He sniffs the toast.*

Baa!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

There ya go, come on down from there. *She used the sweetest, most animal charming voice that she could.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Baa!

* He jumps off the fridge.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt yelped in surprise as the soft fluffy animal landed in her arms. She fed it the toast.* Th-there we go! Heh...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Wonderful! You got him!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Y-yup! *The sheep munched contentedly on the treat, it's bleating muffled.* That I did, now what?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Now you name him! He's yours!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

He's mine?? But I- *she shut her mouth. Sure it was the second unexpectedly alive present she had gotten, but it was still a gift!*

I-it teleports!

Mmaa~!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Yeah, it can travel through the cosmos via backflipping!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

That sounds dangerous for a sheep. *The lamb squirmed in her arms, and she adjusted her hold.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

He just does it! I don't know how, but he likes doing it!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh dear... *An expression of deep unease came over her face as she imagined all the ways that could cause trouble.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

What's wrong? You don't like him?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

No no! I do! It's just,

Baa!

Shush! It's just that I don't know how to take care of a teleporting sheep. He could get lost, or hurt, or cause any amount of trouble for the other lodgers!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

But I got him for you to have a traveling companion!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Well now she just felt guilty for saying anything. Even though she still had no idea how to care for a sheep, or how it would help with traveling. She buried her face in the lamb's soft wool.* I-I'm sorry...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

He can hold your stuff! See?!

* She brings him a little satchel bag thing.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt blinked, fighting tears that had no right to be there. This was an incredibly nice gift, and all she could think about was how scared she was.*

That's, really... really cute. *She forced a smile.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Why are you crying?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I, I don't mean to be! *She sniffed, frantically wiping at her eyes.* I'm sorry!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It's okay, are you allergic?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

N-no, I'm j-just... *she trailed off. (You can tell her Catt, it's okay.)*

But I'm s-scared! *She sobbed, not realising she had spoken aloud.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Why are you scared?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I-I don't know how to take care of a sheep! I-if I don't do it right, I could really hurt him and if I can't keep him from causing other people trouble, they'll be mad at me! *Catt clung to the tiny sheep, stroking its head and crying into it's fleece.* A-and I already got one new animal, but all it does is eat furniture and lay eggs. How can I possibly deal with something that teleports!?

I want to keep him, I really do! But what if I can't do it right? He deserves better!

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Catt Hatter  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Mz.Hyde )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

Of course you can do it! That's why I picked out of the bunch! Nobody else knows as much about traveling through time and space as you do! Nobody else will be able to handle him! You can understand him!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

I only act like I know what I'm talking about when it comes to time travel! I never studied quantum physics! *Despite the shame she felt, there was no stopping the confession as it tumbled from her mouth, and traced shining lines down her cheeks.* The first portal was practically an accident! We just needed a safe place to stay!

(And here we see, on full display, a crippling lack of self confidence! She actually does know what she's doing, even though she doesn't fully understand it.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

But if you didn't know anything, how are you able to make all of those portals go to all the right places? You don't need to study some dumb theory textbook, you have experience!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

They don't go anywhere, they're just two ends of the same space that have been pulled apart and moved, *she explained, sniffing.* And I still don't know how the Time Creases work. All I know is that it's got something to do with the material it's placed on!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It's OK that you don't know everything! That's what scientists are for!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

But I'm not a scientist, I'm just some kid who got stuck in this dimension and built a thing to try and get out.

* The lamb gave a small bleat and nudged Catt's cheek with it's head.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

But that's what makes you a scientist! You are trying to figure things out!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt just sighed, feeling emotionally spent.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

* The lamb nudges her cheek again.*

Aw! He likes you!~

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Heaven knows why. *She said with a tired smile, and gave the lamb a gentle hug. He really was adorable.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Will you at least give him a shot?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt nodded, her voice soft.* Yeah, I can try. Mattias actually invited me on an expedition that starts tomorrow, maybe this little guy will come in handy?

Meh-eh! *Said the sheep.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Hooray! What are you gonna call him?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I... have no idea.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

He's really playful don't you think?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Yeah... *So much had happened today. Getting hauled out of bed in the morning to go bed shopping, getting the bed back to the Society and running into that orange lady, then the party and all the talking, two new pets and an expedition she still had to prepare for. With everything happening on the heels of the last, her mind was not forthcoming with any ideas for names.* He is.

* The sheep bleated again, causing her to jump.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Aw!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Mngh... *Catt groaned, one hand rubbing her eyes. A teary spell with confessions on top of everything, she was exhausted. She wanted to find a small cubby-hole to curl up in and be away from everything for a while. The lamb licked her nose.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

What a precious little marble!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Yeah, he's a marble alright. *The words were muffled by the hand that still lingered over her face. Was the room tilting, or was that just her? Man, it had been a long day. Why did it have to be so darned long?*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Hey, maybe that can be his name! Marbles!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Yeah, sure. 'S perfect for 'im. *The warmly lit kitchen was swaying back again, tilting slowly, hypnotically. Her pulse was loud behind her ribcage, and the sheep's, Marbles's fluttering heartbeat could be felt as his tiny body was held close in her arms. He was so soft.*

(Hey Mz. Hyde?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Catt? Are you okay? ...And what do YOU want?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

(Catch.)

* Had Mz. Hyde said something? And why was it getting darker in here? Was she shrinking? The ceiling seemed to be getting farther away.

Oh.

She was falling.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Catch? Oh shit!

* Mz. Hyde quickly swoops behind Catt and catches her.*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* A small sound escaped from her lips as Mz. Hyde took her weight. Marbles hopped to the floor and bleated, looking worried.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Catt?! Catt what's wrong?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt didn't answer. Her breathing was slow and even, and she looked to have simply fallen asleep.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Aw! I guess today was pretty exhausting.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

* Catt smiled in her sleep, she felt safe. She didn't even stir when Marbles headbutted her arm and bleated loudly in concern.*

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Hyde without a Jekyll Sorry! I got sidetracked.)

* Catt scanned the room, searching for Alice. Now that everything had seemed to settle down, there was something she needed to give her.*

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

After having dealt with the sleeping Rose, Alice had returned to the party and was currently raiding the snack table.

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