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(( Can y'all guess what time it is? That's right, everyone, it's "Elias Made Someone Angry and Is Being Generally Problematic" time!

This started in an RP with my friend's OC, Lisa, where Bad Things Happened™ and he got stabbed once or twice and dropped on an unspecified doorstep. With her permission, and because I really felt bad that it initially wasn't gonna be canon, it's gotten the OK to be continued here, so feel free to join!

Fair warning for the squeamish, there is blood. ))

And with a grin filled with only the darkest of amusement, even with the knowledge that she required treatment to her own, more minor wounds, Lisa kicked him onto the doorstep, and walked away; all the while whistling a jaunty tune.

Well, isn't this deja vu: Elias had turned up on the Society's doorstep in another bad mood.

Though, it was rather evident that tonight, by his missing coat, and by the bright red stains that seeped through his white shirt and creeped along his side and stomach, his poor state of mind was for a drastically different reason.

Elias could barely move, opting to let out a long groan instead. Shifting from his current position only brought pain to his wounds, but his side ached for medical attention, and he twisted himself to face the door anyway. Using a violently shaky arm, he pushed down on the step to draw himself up slightly, clutching the knob of the door as a support to pull himself upright. His other, similarly trembly hand hovered over the door for a moment before he brought his fist down on the door a few times; and even then he could barely create an audible knock. They were small, tiny, weak sounds, and very easily missed.

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Tairais • 3 years ago

And so it was that Richard found himself staring at the grand doors in the front hall, once again perturbed by his uncanny ability to be nearby when there was a knock upon the door. The knock in question was timid, and he wasn't entirely sure it was there.

Still, it would be rude to make someone wait until morning, if there was someone there.

It was that thought that had him sighing wearily as he opened the door. Said sigh was cut off by a frown and widening eyes. "Elias? What happened, mylimas?"

He was glad his eyes were already wide, because he hadn't meant to tack the term of endearment on the end of his question.

That thought went on the ever-growing 'List of Things To Think About Later,' once he noticed Elias' wounded state. He shifted on his feet for a handful of seconds that slipped past like sand in an hourglass, then decided upon a course of action. Perhaps it wasn't the wisest, but.. well. He never really could think clearly around Elias. The thought as much as the scene before him made him shake his head.

"Atsiprašau, Elias." With that mumbled apology, he scooped Elias into his arms, gingerly avoiding the wounds on his side. Years of all sorts of physical labor had yet to fail him, and so he carried the other man with little difficulty. Turning on his heel, he all but ran towards his room, long legs making full use of their stride, metallic noises be damned. He'd fix those later.

He slowed only to nudge his door open, crossing through his room with the same determined strides. Making his way to his bed, which he had recently shoved into the far corner to make room for the many sketches of the replacement limbs he had yet to make. The papers were caught in the draft that followed him, scattering across the room like butterflies in a hurricane.

Richard gently laid Elias on his bed before darting over to one of his bookshelves. He had, since the night of the Incident (as he now called it), found his actual medical kit. In a hidden compartment he had no recollection of building, but still Though seldom needed anymore, it was still kept in top shape on the rare occasion he had to stitch and bandage wounds he couldn't ignore.

As he began to fuss around for the catch that would open the false panel on the bookshelf, he raised his voice just loud enough to be heard over his shoulder, words overlapping in haste and the accent of his mother country in full force.

"I most likely do not want to know who gave you those, though please tell me it was not someone from here, else I may do something rash. Do you have allergies to any particular medical product? Do any of those require stitches? Is anything broken? Kaip jūs gauti sau į tai, mylimas?"

The sudden wave of protectiveness, rage, and nervousness he felt was really more of a tsunami, and just as startling in its intensity. He returned his focus to his search before his thoughts could linger, hands shaking slightly.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias makes few objections aside from a weak, defiant grunt here and there as he is carried to Richard's bedroom, and were he any less out of it, he would have been much more ungrateful. The flood of questions made his already light head throb, and he tried to dispel the feeling to no avail as he spoke, "Not from here, no, uh.. probably, and my leg hurts, but no." His voice is airy and weak, and somewhat slowed, but the accent of it is tenfold more present.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

Releasing the catch with a triumphant snarl, he grabbed a leather bag from within the bookshelf, flipping the panel shut carelessly. Spinning on his heel, apron fluttering around him, he prowled back to Elias' side, setting the bag next to him on the bed.

He paused for half a moment to shove aside a wave of nervousness. "I... am g-going to n-need to take off y-your s-shirt, if y-you will allow me..?" Logic screamed that he didn't need to ask Elias' permission when he was very clearly bleeding all over his bed and quite out of it, but propriety and the tentative bud of whatever had blossomed in the kitchen screamed louder, and so he asked.

(( Richard is internally screaming louder than both of those. To quote the person who is essentially my adopted sister at this point: "Richard you poor gay child." ))

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias looks extremely caught off-guard by the question, and his immediate thought is to say no. But it's directly followed by the realization that it was required so that the wounds could be tended to, and he huffs softly, nodding his head and begrudgingly pulling himself up slightly to allow easier access.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Taking a slow, deep breath, Richard smoothed his face into something resembling clinical detachment, drawing upon the brief time he had spent as a assistant surgeon to fix the mask in place. His hands trembled only a little as he undid the buttons of Elias' shirt.

Pushing the fabric aside, and entirely focused on his task, he set to cleaning the multitude of wounds, passing over each of them with an alcohol-soaked rag. He murmured apologies in three or four different languages, knowing it would sting quite awfully.

He turned to set aside the blood-soaked rag, grabbing a clean one after he sanitized one of many needles. Glancing down at the object in his hand, he froze.

Benediktas was dying: blood gushed out of the wound in his chest even as Richard tried to sew it shut with fiercely trembling hands, hands that were now shaking in the present day as his eyes rolled back slightly. His little brother was sobbing and younger than he had been in years: They were only teenagers, why did these things keep happening?

He couldn't entirely let go of the memory, much to his anger. He had just eaten, and had even slept the night before. There was no reason for the sudden distraction, and yet there it was.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias tenses up almost instantly, even in his light-headed state, and sends a silent prayer that Richard wouldn't look up from the wounds. Perhaps he wouldn't even notice it at all.

Still, he draws in a sharp breath each and every time the rag connects with the wounds, which are far more clearly defined without the bloody shirt: there are two nearly parallel gashes along his stomach, thin and long. Worse was a deep, lengthy slice in his side, where flesh was torn dramatically wider than the grazes. He's far too out of it to notice that Richard's hands are trembling.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Hearing one of Elias' breaths, Richard's eyes snap back to the work before him, taking in the true quality of the wounds, no longer obscured by blood, though no less gruesome.

Threading the needle, he sighed. "I'll do my best to make this quick, mylimas." With that, he set to work, focusing only on the monotony of each stitch, taking care to disinfect the needle between the wounds. Perhaps he was going a little overboard, but it couldn't be helped.

He was worried.

Leaning back to examine his handiwork with critical eye, his eyes caught a flash of what looked like wording. Though he kept his eyes focused on the wounds as he checked each stitch over, he caught glimpses of it regardless.

Still, he knew better than to let discovery and curiosity show on his face. Elias could come to him on his own terms, and Richard himself had many, many scars he wouldn't care to explain for many more years to come.

Averting his gaze to rest on the floor, he stepped back. "I m-may h-have a shirt y-you can b-borrow, g-given the.. s-state yours is in, if y-you would l-like..?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Said wording, despite being from this view impossible to read, was in different states as it went down Elias' back: some text was dark, almost inky. Other parts appeared to be dark red, risen just slightly above the rest.

Elias' eyes rest on Richard as he watches him stand with an averted gaze, and though he tilts his head as if questioningly, he still responds meekly. "That'd be nice."

His stare returns to its fixation on the floor, and his feet begin shuffling absent-mindedly. "Thank you."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Nodding, Richard walked to the trunk by his work station and opened it. Though he seldom wore anything but his usual pinstriped attire outside his room, he did actually have a plethora of other clothing, well cared for and folded neatly. He picked up a shirt he knew to be slightly small on him, running a hand over the light blue fabric to ensure there were no holes or glaringly obvious stains.

He returned to Elias' side, then paused in consideration, the slight frown returning to his face. "W-will y-you require assistance p-putting this on as w-well?"

Do not think, do not think, do not think. The litany played through his mind in place of thoughts, static noise filling his mind. Perhaps it wasn't the best of coping mechanisms, but he couldn't think of a better one at the moment.

So long as the stag stayed put, they'd be fine.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias straightens himself out with only a slight wince, but he tries to cover it up with a weak chuckle anyway. "As funny as seeing you uncomfortable is, I think I can manage."

He takes the shirt gently and slides it on, fiddling with the buttons for a minute or so before folding his hands in that little, familiar gesture he used to make. "Er... thank you."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard rolled his eyes fondly at Elias and sighed at his chuckle. His posture looser now that there wasn't a chance of Elias bleeding out, he sat in a leather armchair as patchwork as his scarf, wedged between the trunk at the foot of his bed and the window nearby.

"It is n-not a p-problem, t-though I d-do wonder how y-you are such a.. magnet f-for trouble." He unwrapped his scarf and offered a quick flash of a wry smile, leaning back into the chair. He wasn't planning on sleeping anyways, and Elias needed to stay still. Side wounds were never entirely easy to recover from.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias laughs softly, his eyes briefly flicking to the blood he'd left on the bed. He felt equal parts guilty and sickened; now slightly more aware of his surroundings, the amount of blood made his stomach churn in disgust, and he quickly averts his eyes.

He shrugs somewhat, hands fidgeting absently in his lap. "It's not uncommon. I'm just good at pissing people off, it seems."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard snorted, amusement tinged with just a hint bitterness towards himself. "T-that would b-be something w-we both h-have in common, then."

He felt oddly out of place, like he had just fallen through a roof into a room where two diplomats were discussing the future of their countries. It was odd, and he wasn't entirely sure how to proceed in the situation. He was still fighting back the static buzzing in his mind, memories and repressed thoughts doing their best to carve out a place in his attention.

Attention that was, in one way or another, focused simply on Elias, his current state, and the wave of barely-restrained violence that crackled towards the unnamed somebody that had hurt him. (And oh, wasn't that just the most hypocritical thought of the past month or so?)

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He merely nods in response, wringing his hands in the uncomfortable silence. Perhaps it was the recent events that had heightened his nerves.

"So, uh..." His mind draws a complete blank, and he shuts his mouth rather quickly after that.

"So, why were you so conveniently near the doors this time?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard chuckled, the sound vibrating warmly in his chest. "I am.. n-not entirely c-certain. I b-believe I was w-wandering again: my l-last memories are of w-working on sketches," He waved a hand towards the pages scattered on the floor, "And t-then of s-staring at the doors in the g-great hall. It is.. uncanny, m-my ability t-to be there w-when p-people knock."

There was the soft tap of hooves behind him, and he clamped his jaw shut against a hiss of irritation. Not now.

Forcing the smile back into his voice, he added, "T-though I suppose it is a g-good thing, in t-this instance."

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He gives a thin smile, eyes darting elsewhere. "That it is, to both of those statements."

He wanted to say something else, because there was simply so much to talk about, but he wasn't sure he had all of said events correct. It wasn't worth the risk, and so he sat in silence instead.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard hummed softly in agreement. His hands quietly drummed out some hidden melody as he turned words over in his head like stones in a garden footpath. None of them filled the impressions he wanted to leave; They were ill-fitted and clumsily cut, so he said nothing for a time.

The world felt as if it was holding its breath and waiting for something to happen. He wished he knew what, precisely, that was. No, that was a lie: He knew what he should ask, but the knowledge was tainted by a fear of stepping on a mine in a proverbial minefield.

He had the potential to charm people almost as easily as Jack had, but refrained, for the most part. The relationships that followed these false charms were dull and uninteresting necessities, simply a matter of reading the emotions of the upper echelons of society and choosing lines from a script. This was different, more honest, and he was loathe to misstep.

Richard smiled to himself, remembering how his mother had said she could often almost hear the gears turning in his head when he thought, no matter how many masks he wore.

He smoothed his face and sighed softly. "Is t-there anything m-more I can d-do for you? I c-can help y-you to t-the infirmary or y-your own r-room, if you w-would r-rather it." He tried (and failed) to keep the tinge of worry out of his voice: The whole scenario was both everything and nothing like how both Jack and Benediktas had died.

He couldn't go through that again.

Once again he found himself perplexed by the nature of his thoughts and emotions, and once again he filed them for later analysis.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Playing out in Elias' head was a somewhat humorous scenario, and highly likely, knowing his brother: a very angry Artemis, proceeding to chew him out for making yet another stupid decision and making him worry that this sort of thing would never stop.

Alternatively, having his wounds further inspected might lead to some questioning. Or the Rules might be pointed out. That, too, would be unfortunate.

He laughs somewhat, eventually electing to tread lightly on the topic that had bugged him since he had found out he'd done it. "You've done enough for me already, agapētós, and I'm very grateful for it."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

All the turning gears in his mind ground to a halt, followed by a small smile that was easily heard, if not seen given the angle of the chair he was sitting in. Following Elias' lead, Richard took the next step in their tentative dance, though he chose.

(A confirmation, his mind called it. He supposed that much was true, even if what exactly he was confirming was somewhat intangible.)

"And I a-am grateful y-you had the c-courtesy t-to refrain f-from.. f-fading away on the d-doorstep, mylimas." And I would do all I could for you, which is.. disconcerting, but not entirely unwelcome.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias considers his next statement quite thoroughly, and after a moment, he lets out a small chuckle. "Well, I had some extra motivation, you could say. You're an excellent kisser."

No turning back now.

(( thIS IS WHAT I GET FOR SRSBING HOW BLUNT HE'LL BE ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(*table flip from the feels corner* J;KLFSADJKL;FSAD;JKLFSADJKL; )

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( *Ducks out of the way of a flying table* LOOK AT WHAT YOU DID DOODLE but also same tbh. ))

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( SAME THOUGH ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( And this is the story of how Richard suffered heart failure at approximately 27. Gg Elias, gg. ))

Without entirely meaning to, Richard burst into discordant laughter, the sound ringing through the open room. It was made of equal parts humor and disbelief, chasing each other in circles with feathers and hoofbeats and-

And nothing. He steered his train of thought away from imagery, well aware of how often picturing things in his mind manifested them before him.

He took a slow breath, laughter tapering into sporadic chuckles before he replied. "T-that is.. a-awfully h-high praise t-to give s-someone w-who has n-never initiated a k-kiss b-before, b-but I am g-glad y-you are as f-fond of me as I am o-of y-you; my m-motivation f-for such quick m-movement was... similar, in a s-sense."

His heartbeat returned to its abnormal, but usual spot in his throat, anticipation pulling him to the edge of a yawning chasm before him. He smiled through it; That was all he could do.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Even if the laughter was there out of partial disbelief, Elias can't help but crack a tiny smile at the sound. "Fair enough, I suppose. To be frank, it was Artemis who filled in all the blanks; God knows I don't remember it all that well, but..." His voice seems to drift off, and he shrugs. "Can't say I regret a thing."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

There wasn't anything that could've stopped his smile, bright and unbridled in that moment. "G-given m-my own feelings on t-the matter, I am infinitely g-glad y-you regret n-nothing. It w-would have b-been.. d-disconcerting if y-you had felt otherwise."

His heart beating staccato, he stood before the window looking out over London, his grin and shining eyes reflected in the glass. It startled him for a moment: he couldn't remember the last time he had smiled like that. (Which was only half true, but.. details.)

The feelings of fear, urgency, a need to run away, and terror at being known but not understood had not quite vanished, but they were muted and dull in the wake of joyous confirmation.

He cleared his throat and chuckled. "F-for the record, I, likewise, d-do not regret m-my p-part in t-the exchange." Once again, he was in free-fall, and it was just as exhilarating and terrifying as before.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias' smile grows wider at this, and his eyes gleam with excitement, for the future: something he hadn't felt in ages. It was a strange but welcome feeling.

A new thought forms in Elias' mind, and slowly, somewhat wobbly, he gets to his feet. He joins the other man near the window with a tiny smile, and prods Richard's shoulder with a finger gently. "Richard?"

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard jumped slightly, turning to face Elias with his grin still in place. It softened at the edges with concern. He found himself tamping down the urge to pick up Elias to put him back on the bed; he'd likely only jostle the wounds on his side.

He tilted his head in bemusement as a sudden sense of anticipation washed over him. Though he wasn't entirely sure where the feeling came from, it was hardly unwelcome. For once in his life, he found himself actively chasing what made him wary, in a sense.

"Yes, mylimas?"

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He flashes a grin before slowly leaning upwards, pressing his lips against Richard's gently. Through the contact he could feel the ghosts of many scars, and even though they were rough, far beyond ever being smooth, he couldn't have found himself able to mind it if he'd tried.

But perfection never lasts, unfortunately, and the effort Elias had extended to get to Richard began to fail him. Dizziness washed over his head, and when his legs start to give out, he begins to slip out of the kiss as well.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Acting in equal parts on instinct and a desire to keep his lips to Elias', Richard wrapped an arm behind Elias' shoulders before he could fall to the ground.

He could very easily picture how they looked in that moment, like dancers caught in an intimate embrace as the orchestra rose to a jubilant crescendo. His heart sang in his chest, and distantly among the fireworks in his mind, he wondered if his heart would burn from surprised joy.

He resolved to sketch the image later, storing it away in the vaults of his memories.

Breaking from the kiss, holding Elias in place with ease as he leaned over him, Richard chuckled.

"P-perhaps that w-was not well p-planned on either of our p-parts, but I c-cannot bring myself t-to say I r-regret it." His cheeks were beginning to hurt from how long he had been grinning. He couldn't find it in him to mind, however.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

He chuckles softly and stared up at Richard with a strange blend of emotions, happiness and fondness being the most prominent. His heart hammered in his chest with some kind of anticipation, perhaps for how to proceed with this, but he didn't allow it to have any part of his attention. "Oh, I'm not so sure about this not being planned well - I've got a pretty good view, after all."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard snorted, taking care not to shrug his shoulders lest he dislodge Elias. "Of w-what? M-my monstrous visage? You can see that w-whenever y-you like, š-širdelė. I b-believe I am the one with the view." He righted the pair of them with a flourish, playing to the image of a pair of dancers by twirling Elias around to tuck him close to his chest. His eyes sparkled with admiration and joy, though he forced his smile to relax as the aching in his cheeks became just the wrong side of painful.

His arms stayed loose in case Elias wanted to break free: He knew all too well what his arms were capable of, and intimately knew the harrowing experience of being restrained against his will. That being said, Richard held Elias in the same way one would hold a priceless vase; Careful and reverent, with a hint of disbelief at the thought of holding something so treasured, and just a tinge of worry at the idea of breaking what he held.

He really didn't like that idea.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias frowns just slightly at the other man's words, tipping his head to rest on Richard's chest with a tiny huff. "Don't talk like that, Richard. You look fine."

(( CAN YOU SHOW THEM THE THING ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( What, you mean this thing thats only slightly related?

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Because yes I can. ))

Richard tilted his head to rest his cheek on Elias' head, humming softly. "I.. am t-thankful you think as such, t-though I h-hope you will forgive me f-for n-not agreeing. T-there are t-too many ugly m-memories associated w-with my s-scars for m-me to accept t-them any t-time soon."

He closed his eyes and enjoyed the feeling of warmth that was coursing through his bones, a soft smile twitching at the corners of his lips. This entire experience was uncharted territory; not even his engagement with Elis-

Well. Suffice to say, he had never had the experience of loving someone romantically and having those feelings returned kindly. Quietly, he hoped Elias understood the extent of the miasma of emotions thrumming under his skin.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(*dies*)

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( *Pokes the body* ...dOOOODDLEEEE HELP ME HIDE A BODY ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(*disintegrates from the feels.*)

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(( D-doodle I'm too young to go to jail for disintegration help ))

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias glances up towards Richard curiously as he rests a cheek on his head and chuckles softly. "Having fun up there?"

Despite the humor, he couldn't help the pang of emotion in his chest that came with thinking about Richard's scars. Among other things, he hoped that their time together-- let's not get our hopes up, though, he reminded himself - would help Richard see different.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard hummed softly, soft smile flashing at the corner of his lips again. "Certamente, tesoro. T-there is no p-place I would be h-happier." His eyes widened slightly at the admission, and he huffed a quiet breath of surprise at just how true the words were.

His cheerful epiphany was shortly lived. His eyes were drawn towards a flurry of movement across the room: the feathered stag, who had been lingering at the edges of realization, manifested in his vision at that moment and darted across the room. He tightened his grip around Elias' shoulders, bracing for impact as the feathered beast lowered his head-

They bellowed angrily and it cowered at their jagged claws, at ribs that wrapped like a cage around a hollow stomach, at a mouth full of teeth that could bite through bone, at their fathomless eyes full of rage, hunger, a desire to destroy, to protect what was THEIRS-

-Only to stop with a supernatural suddenness three feet from Elias, staring at the pair of them with eyes too red and hungry to belong to the animal it borrowed its likeness from. The brief surge of terrifying, alien rage dissipated with the sight, leaving him with a feeling not unlike the sensation of being far out at sea in a storm.

Richard held its gaze for what seemed like eons before it slowly laid down, something unknown to him flickering in the depths of his eyes. The final clicking of the stag's hooves before he ceased moving echoed like nails in a coffin, and even laying down, the beast's antlers towered over them. He was filled with a sense of wary foreboding: he could no longer sense the stag's desire to tear him apart. Indeed, it seemed as if the great, heaving energy of it was tamed by Elias' presence.

He tried not to dwell on the symbolism behind it all, loosening his arms apologetically. The whole experience had taken but ten seconds at most, but those ten seconds made it difficult to reclaim his earlier cheer.

He sighed softly and nuzzled Elias, burying the wave of embarrassment that followed under the simple contentment of the gesture. He could deal with the rest of it later: the present was much more enticing.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias does notice the tightened hold on his shoulders, his eyes flicking upwards for a moment, but it appeared that Richard was fine. Wonder what that was, then.

"As long as you're content, then."

More distantly, his side ached in discomfort at his long-lasting standing position, but he ignored it almost entirely, in favor of staying like this.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard's soft smile returned. "I am n-now, y-yes." His eyes wandered down to where Elias' wounds rested under his shirt, and he paused slightly; It was likely they were still causing some discomfort.

Mentally chastising himself, he gently maneuvered both of them to the well-worn sofa, lying down with Elias on top of him to mirror their earlier position.

It was likely his exstensive scarring, which was even worse on his chest, could be felt through his shirt, but the thought didnt bother him as much as it should.

"Is.. t-this all r-right? I supposed y-you w-would not w-want to return to t-the bed in its c-current s-state and, er.. I confess I d-did not w-want to let you go." Perhaps he should have asked first. He wasn't entirely sure what had become of his usual good manners; Perhaps they had vanished with the stag, who had disappeared once they walked past him. He stifled a smile at the thought, sighing softly.

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

Elias does feel Richard's extreme scarring against his back, but he pays it no mind and simply lets himself be content... but he does senda silent prayer that the fabric of the shirt he was wearing - Richard's shirt, he reminded himself - was thick enough that Richard wouldn't feel the words on his back.

He relaxes against Richard with a tiny smile, shifting

slightly so to not stress the wounds as he mumbles, "This is absolutely perfect, Richard."

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard suddenly found himself blinking back tears, some warm, unidentifiable mix of feelings overwhelming him as he smiled.

"I.. I am g-glad." He was pleased to find his voice stayed steady.

A few moments passed in silence, thoughts darting in his mind like rocks skipping across a frozen pond. Making up his mind and feeling safe in Elias' company, Richard began to sing softly. Memories of evenings spent by a fireplace falling asleep to music made by his mother and father filled him with a sense of quiet serenity.

He tried to fill his voice with the same gentle yet overwhelming love he had felt on those nights, singing in the rasping, warm tones of his first language. His voice was soft and rolled like lazy ocean waves on a doggy summer's day. Singing for Elias was one of the only meaningful gifts he had to offer him; Despite the depth of emotion he infused into his voice, Richard couldn't help but feel like he was offering nothing to a man who could give him everything or destroy him.

By this point his heart ached like it was about to tear out of his chest, though the nervousness that caused the sensation was far from his mind. Equally distant, he prayed Elias would understand what he was too fearful to say aloud.

(( So after like an hour of searching, I found what I consider the perfect singer and song for Richard's voice. Just imagine it a lot quieter and a bit more subdued, and there you go!

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chatterghosts  Tairais • 3 years ago

It was an unfamiliar tune, with unfamiliar lyrics, but that didn't stop it from being pretty to hear. Elias smiles at the thought of Richard trusting him enough, and internally chastised himself for not reciprocating that trust - not entirely, anyhow, and never enough to sing along.

The melodic sound, deep as the sea in what it had held, seemed to take over his thoughts and attacked any existing negativity, yet it still managed to leave his drainedness be. Already exhausted, feeling rather safe in the setting he was in, and comforted by who he was next to, Elias' eyes flutter closed, and he begins to doze off.

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Richard smiled when he noticed Elias drifting towards slumber. He kept singing softly, pulling lullabies and fold songs near-forgotten from dusty shelves in his mind.

If he changed the words to fit Elias specifically, well. No one but he would know.

The few persisting thoughts of leave, before you hurt him and you don't deserve him, just go began to leave as a flood of contentedness filled him.

He realized he could die in that moment and be the happiest he had been in far too many years for someone with as short a life as his. Once again, a thought that should have been more worrying wasn't, and he marveled at the novelty of it all.

And so he sang for as long as he could, stopping only when he worried he would drift off into sleep himself.

He wasn't willing to risk that a second time.

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chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( You know, you guys are allowed to reply. ))

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Wizardblizzard  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

((I think we're all just enjoying watching the love birds too much :-) You both do it so well, Elias and Richard manage to be so touching and yet without upstaging the more urgent drama there is to worry about right now, what with the critical state of Elias's injuries and the almost as critical state of Richard's head. That said, I'd post but I haven't got a character, I'm thinking of doing something about that, that's really why I logged in but dinner's ready.))

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chatterghosts  Wizardblizzard • 3 years ago

(( Yeah, I kinda figured.

But man, I feel bad! I really, really hope I don't make it seem that I only want Elias to interact with Richard, because that is definitely not the case, and I try to almost never do exclusive RPs. I'd love it if other people joined, because things are gonna get pretty wild soon enough and Elias will need all the support he can get.

I really hope you make a character soon! I'm super interested in seeing what you come up with. ))

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I don't think Catt and Elias have actually met yet. On the night he arrived, Sozo just carted him to the infirmary. :T )

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(( There's no greater bond than saving a guy from bleeding out on your doorstep! ))

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(Fair enough! Hey Catt, wake up. You've got something to do.)

* Catt was walking about the main foyer of the Society with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders to ward off the chill of night, and of nightmares. She had woken up from an unsettling dream about being tied to a table. Pacing around the darkened artifacts and looming shadows wasn't, as one can imagine, helping to calm her.

Maybe a breath of fresh air will help. She thought, opening the front door.

She fairly leaped back as someone collapsed inwards, apparently having been using the door for support. He landed on the floor and Catt silently lamented not catching him. In the gloom of the entryway she couldn't see his injuries, but if he had collapsed without the door she doubted he was in good shape.*

Uh, sir? *She tentatively reached towards the collapsed figure.*

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Said someone had let out a small yelp as the door swung inwards, and he lets out a long, pained string of profanities in both Greek and French. His train of thought was already muddled by blood loss, and pain was just now starting to truly set in, but he raises his voice just loud enough for Catt to hear: "Infirmary."

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

R-right! *She moved to help him stand.* Do you think you can walk?

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"No," he responds flatly. he leans rather heavily onto Catt as a support, a grumbled 'thanks' somewhere within the actions.

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* As he leaned on her, she caught the unsettling aroma of iron. Her eyes went wide when she saw the blood as they crossed a patch of light from the windows high overhead.* What on earth!? You're bleeding! You shouldn't be walking at all! *She exclaimed, stooping to pick him up. Catt carried him as quickly as she could to the infirmary, partially surprised that she could even lift him.*

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Elias scowls at this, huffing and pouting as she carries him. "I was doing just fine..."

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

You collapsed without the door, don't lie about the severity of your physical condition! *Despite her scolding, Catt's voice held a panicked tone to it.*

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

He huffs and grumbles something unclear in response, but makes no real denial of the statement.

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Reaching the infirmary, Catt set the man down on one of the available beds.* Where, are you hurt? *She asked breathlessly. Maybe she should call Dr. Hen?*

(Serious question, should she?)

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(( That... might be smart. He's nearing passing out. ))

He taps his side and stomach, and it's followed by a grunt of extreme regret that he'd moved at all.

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

T-try not to move around! *She quickly grabbed some clean cloths and made to press them against the wound. Where was the-? There! She stretched to reach it, but the signal had been sent to Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) 's pager.*

H-hey, hang in there alright? I've called Hen, so he should be here soon. I'm Catt, hi. Pleased to stem your bleeding tonight. *She would have offered him a handshake, but both her hands were busy pressing the cloth against his side. So a hurried joke would have to do.*

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Elias," he mumbles. His attention was drifting in and out, his muscles growing sore, and it was beginning to show in his expression. Even that arrogant inflection in his voice was long gone.

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Nice to meet you. *As she pressed against the wound on his side, she noticed more blood coming from his stomach. Making a noise like a startled bat, she darted across the room to grab more cloths.*

What the hey happened to you? *She questioned, hurriedly tucking the fresh cloths under Elias' shirt before resuming the pressure. Leaning on the wounds as much as she could, Catt silently prayed Hen would get there soon.* On second thought, maybe you shouldn't talk. Sorry, I'm new at this!

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

That's okay, he wasn't going to answer that anyway. He waves his hand dismissively, a small sort of reassurance that she was doing fine. Then again, his standards for fine were "keeping him alive", so.

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

J-just stay concious until Hen gets here okay? You're supposed to stay awake I think, but try to stay calm too? Aahh. *She sighed roughly. Knowing so little about first aid was frustrating. She made a note to herself to read up on it and maybe get some lessons from Hen.* Don't die, okay?

(This a good spot to wait for Hen ya think, or was there something more you wanted to have happen in this scene?)

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chatterghosts  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"I'll try."

(( Let's wait! ))

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Catt Hatter  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Thank you. *They waited in silence until Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) arrived.*

(Okay!)

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

( Minutes pass, feeling rather more like days before the Doctor comes trotting in. ) I got your message and I came as soon as I could! ( He rushes over to Elias and peels what parts of fabric he can. ) Let's see how bad these wounds are. )

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

Oh thank goodness! *Catt exclaimed, hurrying to get out of the doctor's way.* I-I did what little I knew how to, pressure on the wound and that.

(chatterghosts The doctor is in!)

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

Elias has a strange, almost defeated expression on his face as Hen peels away parts of his shirt.

There are two rather painful looking marks that run along his stomach, almost parallel to each other but not terribly deep. The wound on his side seems to require more attention, and for good reason - it is incredibly wide and deep, with more flesh torn there than the other two combined. It's a miracle Elias hasn't passed out yet.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(I kind of don't want Alice to be in this one cause she'll be mean to Elias again! T-T I don't want my character to hurt the other half of my favorite ship on here!

But if you really want to do an RP we can.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( "GOD ELIAS YOU'RE BLEEDING ON THE STEPS QUIT CAUSING TROUBLE" ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(Pretty much. Maybe a comment of "And You better clean up your blood, when your done, so it doesn't stain!")

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Oh gosh. I kind of feel awkward, though! No one else is joining. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(If you want I can have Alice show up.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Only if you want to, I mean. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( I started a new discussion...I'm so sorry Elias! D'X )

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Tairais  Wizardblizzard • 3 years ago

(( Richard's head's gonna be way worse than critical if certain things happen Love birds, oh my goodness. That made me smile XD ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 3 years ago

(Agreed!)

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(*sees new discussion* I'M GONE FOR 2 DAYS AND THIS HAPPENS!?! I have some serious catching up to do!!! *grabs tissues, tea, and body pillow* )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Hey, it was this or a funer-- I mean, what. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(This is such a fun RP to read!!! I mean when Richard started to hallucinate I got really worried! And then the mentioning of the writing on Elias!?! And the the KISSING COMMENT?!?! I CAN'T EVEN--

* Gets look of determination.* Give me an hour. *runs off to do who knows what.*)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( I'm ... actually hoping that gets a little bit more development at some point. It's a huge, huge part of Elias.

And oh man, same?

... Though, I think you missed the point of this exchange... ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I do too!

* working furiously on something*

I probably did as I'm reading this really late at night [I'm usually asleep by now]. :P )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Oooo, whatcha dooiiiiin'? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(Well...It's stupidly late for me on my end and I apologizes if this came out terribly. Buuuuttt....I've been listening to this song "Sweater Weather" [which I heard on Mz. Hyde's radio show] and all I can think about is Richard and Elias. I mean you've got lyrics like "Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no" and "I don't mind if there's not much to say" plus a bunch others. I was really trying to resist doing this but after reading the RP below with the meaningful silences, Richard being all protective [and slightly curious], and Elias's bluntness I couldn't help myself any longer. I'm so sorry world! DX )

Better Weather

Richard:

All I am is a man

I want a heart in my hands

I hate my life

But I stand

In front of you now, with my feet on the land

My dreams haunt me forever.

The sound of hoofs enter

Mind in the past but my body is centered

Touch my cheek and I'll touch yours

And we’ll keep our secrets of war, oh

He knows what I think about

And what I think about

One love, two mouths

One love, arouse

No shirts, don’t oust

Just us, you find out

Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no

Don’t lose control

With you here and now

So let me hold

Both your hands, lead me through this cruel weather

Elias:

And if I may just take your breath away

I don't mind if there's not much to say

Sometimes the silence guides our minds

So don’t move to a place far away

Nothing can be erased

Wrap my arms around you, f*ck our disgrace.

And I’ve seen your real face

Don’t leave a second to waste.

Accept my embrace, yeah

My heart roars

In some way you broke through my armored fort.

Inside your arms I’m warm

Outside it starts to pour

Coming down

One love, two mouths

One love, arouse

No shirts, don’t oust

Just us, you find out

Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no, no, no

Elias:

[2x]

'Cause I’m too bold

ask you here and now

to let me hold

Both your hands, don’t speak another letter.

Whoa, whoa...

Whoa, whoa... whoa

Whoa, whoa... [2x]

Richard:

'Cause don’t withhold

From me here and now

So let me hold

Both your hands, tell me your secret terror

Both:

It’s too cold

Outside here and now

Let me hold

Both your hands, maybe life could get better?

It's too cold,

It's too cold

maybe life could get better…

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( !

* vague screaming in the distance* ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(*hears screaming from miles away, sits up from computer, and looks for its source.* )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( *The source is a screeching child.*

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ARE THESE THE FEELINGS I CAUSE YOU I AM SO SORRY THIS IS BEAUTIFUL ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(GAH! DOODLE! *rushes over to the shreaking Doodle and attempts to comfort.* Shhh...just let it out. [ XD ] )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( i cAN'T SERIOUSLY I LOVE IT SO MUCH THANK YOU ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( Tairais I think I broke Doodle! D:

[That really makes me happy that you like it! XD Thank you! Also yes these are the feels you cause me. SUFFER!! >:D ])

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Me? Suffer? Never! How dare you? >:U

In fact: Tai, would you like to confirm that the person that'll be suffering soon enough is HJ? *wink wink* ))

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Tairais  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(( Can confirm, much suffering inbound. Also its my turn to break because

AHHHHAHAHAHAHFKFLSNFICNDOSO oH MY GOSH *high pitched whine* THANK YOU HJ

* the narrator curls into a ball with a giant grin* ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(I'm so ready for the suffering! *starts making a RichardxElias Feels Aid Kit*

You're Welcome! :D I'm really happy you liked it! )

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( *nicks the feels aid kit for themselves, screeching quietly* ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(...I can see now that I'm going to need more than one... :) )

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( yUP ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( *plays a recording of Doodle screeching* >:)

Oh I know I'll be suffering! I'm just happy to get my punches in when I can! )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Punches pale in comparison to murder. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(...wait. What does that mean?!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PLANNING!!?!? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Exactly what I said, dear! Murder! ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( DX I don't like the sounds of that! )

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Random question but er if I were to record myself singing to this would my horrendous voice be appreciated? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(Yes it would!!! I would be so honored if you did too!! [also I'm not one to judge as I can't carry a tune to save my life.])

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Expect that... sometime then XD ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(Hooray!! XD )

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(I'M SO SORRY ELIAS!!! DX )

* Alice was returning from the kitchen, after eating a midnight snack, when she heard what sounded like a knocking at the door. She was very tempted to leave well enough alone but curiosity got the better of her. Alice sneaked to the window only to see that Elias (of all people) was causing yet another scene. She angrily stomped to the door and opened it.*

What did you do now?!

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He lets out a dizzied moan, but when he looks up to meet Alice's gaze, he snarls. "Can you just help me to the infirmary?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* She sees that Elias had left large dark stains on the steps. Alice sighs.* Great! That'll have to get cleaned up before sunrise. Now what exactly happened to you?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He struggles to keep upright and balances himself on the doorway, lips curled into a scowl. "I'm bleeding out and you're whining?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* She shakes her head annoyed.* If you show up on the steps bleeding out, you get my whining! Now, do you want me to help you inside or do you want to be swimming with the fishes, again?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Though some part of him acknowledged that she was the only thing keeping him from bleeding out, and that picking fights would not help him.

But he completely ignored that part of him and staggers past her with a hand held tight against the slice on his side. "Oh, whatever. I didn't even want your help."

(( Goddamnit, Elias. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* These contractions were really getting on her nerves. One second Elias is saying "Help me to the infirmary" then the next second "I didn't even want your help." She could just walk away from this whole situation now but by the look of his wounds he would not only make a mess of the Society's floors (something that he was succeeding at already) but he also wouldn't be able to make it to the infirmary.*

Shut up you arrogant, indecisive arsehole. Unless you plan to clean up your blood and dead body as a ghost, which would be impressive considering that you would be even more of a muppet than you are now, you will let me help you.

* Without waiting for a response she lodged herself under Elias's arm and supported the majority of his body weight, making sure to keep an iron grip on his left arm (which hung around her shoulders) and his waist.*

(Alice isn't taking any of his shenanigans tonight!

Also does the positioning make sense? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Wow. Just wow. You tried Disqus and failed. Miserably.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(By the way Do you want me to change Elias's and Richard's relationship status?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( uHH

... Ask Tai? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( Ok! Tairais Do you want me to change Elias and Richard's Relationship status from single? )

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Tairais  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( I was gonna say ask doodle but UHHHH

Maybe just put like 'It's complicated - [name of the other person]' because honestly thats about the best I can come up with XD ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Tairais • 3 years ago

(Will do! Sound good to you chatterghosts ? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Yeah! ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

( Ok you two! It's done! ...Also why is it complicated? ...*warning fangirl mode has been triggered.* They are destined to be together and be [somewhat] happy!!! DX IF THIS KEEPS UP FOR MUCH LONGER I WILL WRITE A SONG PARODY ABOUT IT!!! [and I know just the song too!! >:( ])

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( For starters, as much as Elias loves Richard, he will never, ever outright say he's in a relationship.

Also, I guarantee nothing that Elias will end up happy. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( Good! >:( *is ready at a moments noticed to burst into song, a very out of tune parody, but none the less a song.*

I expected that was to be but I'm enjoying the happy moments when I can get them. )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Y'know, one day, I should really send you the AUs. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I agree! You should send me the AUs so I can experience all the feels [and probably cry]!)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( ...is there a good way to contact you? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I've got an email that I can send to you through tumblr or something.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( *deep hiss, hiding under table*

... Just kidding, my Tumblr URL is listed on my profile. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(Sent! Also SILENT LOVERS!!! Just so you know it's from me. ;) )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Gotcha. ))

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( You're fine! ))

He continues to grumble bitterly, "Oh, so now you want to help me? What happened to swimming with the fishes, hmm?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* She starts to lead him down the halls to the infirmary.*

I always wanted to help you, you dolt! You just can't read social cues! As for swimming with the fishes, I think you've plagued the sea life enough already.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"Oh, yes! Like your social cue of 'what did you do now'! As if you're completely flawless, Ms. I Chloroformed Some Man Because He Acted Funny?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

And I'm about ready to Chloroform the same man, again. *She mumbles under her breath.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He snarls, twisting his left arm out of her grasp and shoving her away with the other. His side immediately regrets the action, however, and he visibly makes an involuntary flinch. "Go help someone who wants it. I'll get the assistance of someone who isn't crazy."

(( ELIAS STOP ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* Alice struggled against raising her voice above an livid whisper as to not alert the other lodgers to the ensuing conflict.*

Don't you get it?! Don't you understand what this place is?! This is a safe haven for Rogue Science! Mad Science! Mad with passion, ideas, and a blatant disregard for morals! If you wanted help from someone who isn't crazy, isn't mad, then you sure as hell picked the wrong place to bleed out!

( T-T Alice...)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Do you smell that? That's backstory I sme-- oh, nope, he killed it. ))

He scoffs, his voice straining to remain equally level. "I didn't ask to--," he cuts himself off before revealing anything more, his bitter scowl softening. "... Fine. Whatever. Let's go."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(DARN IT ELIAS!!!!! >:

* Alice was going no where with him. Not yet at least, for she was still too pissed off and his sudden mood swing only made her angrier.*

Something about you just rubs me the wrong way and I think I finally figured out what it is. You're a terrible lair! We all have our secrets, sure, but at least most of us have figured out how to keep them well enough! You--You constantly contradict yourself! Pick a story and stick to it! On top of that if you think I'm crazy then you clearly haven't looked in the bloody mirror!

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( AAAAAAAAAAAAAA ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Doodle? Are you ok? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( nO I'M NOT ALICE WHY ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(Alice is really mad at Elias right now and her hyde is slowly taking more control. [Physical changes may start soon.] Also Alice doesn't have a problem with lying [for she's already doing a fair amount of it to protect her friends with the whole Catt incident, plus she's learning the whole concept of "plausible deniability" and "ignorance is bliss"] but she does have a problem with bad liers as they have no "class" in her mind. ...Also I let Alice continue to rant because that back story tease was just mean. :

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( NO BUT SERIOUSLY

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

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(...WHAT?!? [insert string of profanity] IS ALICE A [more profanity] MIND READER?!

Also, I'm honestly surprised you haven't gone "and Elias loses consciousness from lack of blood.")

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( agshahehehe ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

( I knew Alice could get cruel but this...wow...this is a new level for her. o_o

And feel free to take the cop out if you want.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( She didn't know, though!

Also, surprise. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Exactly!

There's going to be an Elias shaped puddle of blood on the floor.... )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias turns a ghostly white, and for a moment where his vision failed him, Rowan was there in Alice's place, towering over him with a vicious snarl. He disappeared within the same moment, but his heart skipped a beat all the same. Tears formed in the corners of his eyes.

Fear and blood loss and memories combined in the worst of ways and crashed over his thoughts at once, and he begins to fall forward.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice was red with rage and a cruel grinned played across her lips when the color left Elias's face and his eyes began to water. But this momentary triumph was dashed when Elias began to fall. She quickly rushed up to him trying to prop Elias upright.*

Help me out here and use your legs! *Alice hissed through clinched teeth as she slowly lost the battle against gravity.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Unfortunately, he's far past unconscious, and can't quite obey the order.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* Alice muttered some very uncouth things under her breath as she slowly lowered/fell to the floor with Elias. They were still quite a bit away from the infirmary and dragging his body would not only cause more blood loss but also a bigger mess. She struggled out from under Elias and rolled him onto his back, placing pressure on his wounds. If no one came soon she would need to call for help and wake the society, the last thing her and Elias needed was more attention.*

(Alright it looks like an outside character will be needed. You're choice. )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Uhh, Hen? De Lozo? Jasper, because buff? I dunno ;_; ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(We've got them and Arty, Richard, Sozo, anyone you want.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Have Alice yell for whoever she thinks is best, aaaa ;_; I can only guarantee the immediate arrival of Artemis. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( I'm thinking that either she yells for one of the doctors [but they haven't been on in a few days] or Alice uses some of her amateur patching up skills but those come from patching up flesh wounds on her arms and her victims which means it's going to be crude and painful. She'll probably inspect the wound, pour alcohol on it, and then depending on how bad it is A) sew it up B) cauterize it C) do both)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Artemis has amateur skills too! *high five*

I mean, they could work on Elias together?? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(That would work! *high five* Alice has her satchel still [even though she's been trying to use it less] so we could totally do that!)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Arty has an amateur's kit in his room. Woo, let's go! Teamwork! ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Teamwork! :D They have met before and Alice does know that Arty is his brother!

Should I wait for your response or should I have Alice call out or how do you want to proceed?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Go ahead with Alice. Elias isn't really ... doing a whole lot. ))

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

* The blood was still flowing and there was no one insight. Alice weighed her options determining the best course of action was to stop the blood flow and then attempt to move Elias to the infirmary where he could properly be treated. She opened up her satchel and removed a pair of scissors, alcohol, thread and a needle. Alice began to work, removing his shirt first but she found that the blood had hardened in some spots causing it to stick to his skin. She hesitated to strip the cloth from the flesh for it my reopen a closed wound that lay hidden beneath.*

Damnit Elias! You couldn't even make this easy! *She winced as her words carried down the hall, much louder than she intend them to be.*

(chatterghosts Hopefully Arty hears his brothers name. :) )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

A mere minute after the words carry across the foyer, heavy footfall comes from the stairs. An admittedly groggy Artemis rubs his eyes and brushes the curls from his downed hair from his face, and his eyes widen.

He rushes to their side with a panicked expression. "What did he do now? Oh God. Is he dead? Pleasepleaseplease tell me he's alive!"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* Alice looks up at the panicked figured and mentally scolds her self. She keeps her voice low and calm as to quiet Artemis.*

No, he's alive. As for what he did, I do not know, maybe he will tell you once he recovers. Now please keep your voice down and come help me.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"W- where are we taking him?" He leans down and carefully scoops the scrawny man into his arms, looking to Alice for answers.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

The infirmary. *Alice begins to collect her items as she explains the situation to Arty.* Elias appeared on the steps of the Society like that *she gestures towards his wounds.* and I was helping him to the infirmary when he passed out from lack of blood. *She then gestures to the drops of blood that lead to a pool of the red liquid that Elias had laid in a moment ago.* He's much to heavy for me to carry so I was attempting to patch him up enough that he wouldn't lose more blood as we traveled the rest of the way there. *She stood up and looked Arty in the eyes her face full of concern and endearment. If only Elias had been awake to take notes.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Artemis lets out a bleak chuckle to lighten the mood, but he begins to make quick strides towards the infirmary. "He's real good at getting himself into this stuff. It happened a whole lot when we were kids."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* She flowed him shaking her head.* I wish I could tell you more of what happened to him but Elias was adamantly silent on the subject.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He huffs somewhat, casting a tiny smile back towards her as he walks. "It's alright. He hasn't said much to me either... er, not about his years before the Society, at least."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Really? *She was shocked.* That's surprising, as I would think he would tell you, his own brother.

* They turn a corner nearing the infirmary.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( wAIT IS ELIAS' SHIRT STILL OFF ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(unbuttoned at the very least but not completely off as it's stuck to his scabs wherever they are placed. Also his arms are still in the sleeves.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Okay, I was about to be like 'rULES' ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

(I figured as such with the writing. I'm not sure where it is placed but between the blood and the shirt I doubt they could see it as Alice didn't notice it when trying to remove his clothing.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( It's all up and down Elias' back. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Wow! I hope you draw us a picture sometime of it.

OH!!! I is the writing why he refused to take his shirt off in the aquarium? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Yep! ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(OH!!! I is the writing why he refused to take his shirt off in the aquarium? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Artemis huffs into another smirk, casting a discreet glance to his unconscious sibling. "As would I."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago • edited

* Alice was unsure with how to proceed with the conversation so she didn't. They neared the infirmary doors as it is and Hen or Lezo were likely to be in there.*

(How do you want the infirmary bit to go? Do you want just to do a time skip of them dropping him off and then Alice departing? Do you want to try and RP it out with Hen (he is our ER doctor) or with Hen? Do you want to end the scene when they drop him off or continue it afterwards if there's more to talk about? Do you want Alice and Arty to try and play doctor on Elias saying that Hen isn't available? Lot's of options!)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( I really don't care all too much. What do you think would be best? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Well I have nothing more to talk to Arty about other than small talk about Elais's unhealthy "mood swings". We could do the doctor bit but I have feeling that Arty would see his wounds and writing which would raise more questions. Thus do you want Arty and Alice to see the writing? )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( I'm totally up for that! So, which route, then? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(um...how about the one where they play doctor on Elias?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Fine by me! Whose turn is it to respond? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I believe yours.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Done! ))

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Done! ))

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Eventually, the strange trio would find themselves face to face with the door. Artemis knocks on the door gingerly.

And there's no response.

And when he tries again, there's still no response. He pokes his head in.

Empty.

He faces Alice with a panicked expression, his voice hushed but wavering, "They're not in there!"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* This was the first time Alice had ever known the infirmary to be vacant! The doctors and others must be away attending other engagments and persons. She crept inside the darkened room, readying herself for a Hen to appear out of the wood work but when nothing moved in the inky blackness her shoulders dropped in disappointment. She turned back to face Artemis, his silhouette outlined by the bright hallway.* This isn't good.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"D-- I- do you have any medical experience? I have an amateur's kit in my room, b-but..." His demeanor grows increasingly frantic.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Place him on a cot and put pressure on his wounds. *Alice fumbles with the lights for a moment before they turn on.* I have some experience patching up wounds but... *her voices trails off.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He does as ordered, mumbling "you'll be okay"s and "we've got you"s as he lays Elias down on a cot. Though gingerly at first, he begins applying pressure to the mark on his side.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice walks over to Artemis before continuing her train of thought reluctantly.* ...but they aren't the cleanest methods as they'll be extreamly painful and more than likely leave scars. *She rolls up her right sleeve and takes off the corresponding gloves to show him her arms and hands covered in scar tissue. Patches of the warped flesh appear to be from burns long ago while slender lines connect them together like strings. Occasionally one of these lines was stretched and twisted in a way that mimicked the discolored flesh around it.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He gasps, looking up at her in disbelief. "Wh-- honey, I'm sure there's a cleaner method than that..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

It really depends on how deep his wounds are...*She looks down at her arm realizing that Artemis is focusing on the large burns from when...no, now was not the time to think about that.* ...My guess is they'll end up small like these. *She points to the clean lines on the back of her arms, the only indication of them existing is a slight discoloring. She quickly rolls down her sleeve and puts her glove back on not wanting to look at the past.* But I won't know until we can get a good look at them.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

Still holding against Elias' side wound, he cranes his head to stare at Alice. "Right. Uh, what next?"

His gaze sweeps over Elias once more, and he frowns. "Two stomach marks and a stab on the side, uh..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice finishes covering her arms and walks over to the cabinet not making eye contact with Artemis.* We need to remove his shirt so we can sew up the wounds properly. We're also going to need *She starts pulling the items off the shelves as she lists them* alcohol, cloth, needle, thread, disinfectant...

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Artemis listens intently as he begins to peel the shirt off of Elias, careful to avoid the wounds, but as he finally slides it off, he pales at the sight of Elias' back. "Wh--... Oh god."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice whips around, worried.* What is it?! Are the wounds that-- *Her words are cut short by what she sees.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

By the way Artemis is holding him, the script on Elias' back is clear as crystal. While all of it was an inky black color, sections of the text are raised and suffer from discoloration -- branded, it would seem, burned deep into his skin.


 * 1) 1. You do not get a name in the eye of the public. The work of our cause is never to be shared.


 * 1) 2. Respect your fellow Scientists, especially those above you, but be unafraid in your pursuit. Control is power. Strive to get it.


 * 1) 3. Personal morality is irrelevant for the sake of the operation.


 * 1) 4. To break the Rules is to betray your fellow Scientist. Harsh reprimandation is to be expected to uphold our Standard.

Artemis looks ready to be sick, a hand clamped over his mouth in shock. "What ... is that?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...)

What the hell--! *Alice turns to Artemis and then points at the writing screaming somewhere between rage and terror.* WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!?!

* This changed things....or did it? Alice had always knew something was off about Elias. The inconsistencies, the terrible lying, the false starts...but this...she had never expected something like this. Everyone at the Society had their secrets, sure, but this...what the hell is this, indeed! Who were these "Scientists" was it them...was it the Society? Why was Elias really here? Who was he? Did his brother know?

Maybe Alice should just let this man bleed out? One less potential danger to the Society.

Or maybe she should save Elias.

She wasn't a Doctor. She wasn't Hen. She wasn't bound by any code. And she was willing to do whatever it took to protect the place and the people she called home.

But if this man were to die then his secrets would die with him.

Wouldn't that be a good thing?

Not if it meant the prevention of a greater threat. Not if these "Scientists" were something far more dangerous.

More information is needed.

More information is needed.*

(...EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( WAIT ALICE NO HE CAN EXPLAIN THEY'RE BRANDED FOR A REASON ))

Artemis blurts out, his eyes wide with horror, "I -- I don't know! He -- oh my god, I didn't know..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(SHE'S NOT GOING TO KILL HIM!! I'll make sure of that cause I NEED TO KNOW HIS BACK STORY!!! DX )

How could you not know?! He's your brother!!! YOU TWO SHARE A ROOM!!! *She takes a step back ready to bolt at the first sign of danger.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

"He never talks about what he did before the Society! I don't-- I had no idea!" He looks extremely terrified, tears forming at the edges of his eyes. "C- could we just fix him? Please? I'm sure there's a logical explanation for all of this. There has to be!"

(( THERE WILL BE BACKSTORY I PROMISE ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

...*Alice looks between Artemis and Elias for a while trying to figure out what's going on. After watching Artemis's expressions she could see his terror was just as genuine as hers.* Fine. But after this we better get a explanation out of him...he'll owe us that much.

(THERE BETTER BE!!! )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Do you wanna skip the awkwardly quiet mending to Elias' wounds for when he wakes up? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I'm cool with that! I'm assuming that the wounds weren't deep enough to be cauterized and instead just sewed up.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( The side one was kinda deep, but yeah, I doubt it needs cauterization. ))

Even after the two work to patch up Elias, he doesn't wake until a few hours later. His eyes flutter open almost reluctantly, but as he takes in his surroundings, a half-asleep Artemis, and his absent shirt, he thunks his head against the wall with a groan.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice is in the corner going through some of the Library's old books, trying to find a reason behind the words written on Elias's back. She sits up when she hears the thunk and groan seeing if Arty was awaking up.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Artemis is awoken by this, and he sits up with a tiny snort.

"Oh, Elias, you're awake! How are you feeling?"

"... Just fine, I guess."

Both Artemis and Elias watch Alice warily, almost expecting her to do something.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice sighed and closed her book walking over to the duo.* I'm glad your up, cause you owe us an explanation.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias puffs out his cheeks and shifts to face the two, arms crossed over his chest, which is more clearly littered with faded scars of varying shape and size. It's ... almost similar to Alice's with their off color and strange pattern, actually. "Is there any chance of me, uh, not having to do that?"

Artemis offers a sad smile and glances towards Alice. "She's right, Elias. You owe both of us."

Guilt flickers across Elias' expression as he carefully avoids looking them in the eyes. "What do you want to know, exactly?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

Well lets see here...*She sits down and begins listing the questions on her fingers.*

1) Why are you really here?

2) Why did you show up on the steps bleeding out?

3) What were you up to in the weeks before you came to the society?

4) And why do you have writing on your back?

* She looks at Artemis.* Did I miss anything?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Artemis shakes his head, facing Elias with a frown. "... No, she isn't."

Elias rolls his eyes. "You're kidding me, aren't you? Do away with the interrogation, please, I have bette--"

"Elias, please," his brother cuts in. Elias looks somewhat discomforted by this, releasing a sigh of defeat. "Fine. I'm here because I had nowhere to go. Anything else you need?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

No where else to go?! *There were holes in his story and it annoyed Alice.* What about your brother who followed you here?! You could have stayed with him! What about your family?! Or these "Scientists"?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

He grits his teeth at the questions, visibly shaken. He studiously avoids Artemis' gaze as he grumbles, "I left my family years ago. Arty only found me because our mom isn't... doing very well."

Artemis looks admittedly impatient despite his somewhat waning smile, hands folded but fidgeting.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice felt a pang of sympathy for the liar but it was quickly dismissed by the onslaught of questions and filled her mind.* And I'm truly sorry for that but it doesn't explain the situation that you've put Artemis and I in. You show up on the steps, half dead, nearly cause your brother to have a heart attack he was so worried about you, and then only as we attempt to save your life do we discover those brands on your back and now you have the audacity to continually derail the topic at hand! I can understand if you feel that you don't owe me an explanation but your brother! *She gestures towards Artemis.* You've lied to him long enough and cause him enough suffering for a life time! You need to tell us the truth! And you need to tell us all of it!

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias' eyes widen significantly at the outburst, guilt and fear creeping into his thoughts. His gaze flickers briefly towards the disappointed Artemis as he tries to consider any way out of this that ends well.

There isn't.

He straightens his posture slightly, his words slow but amplified by hand gestures, "Look, I- long story short, I got tangled up in some bad things with some bad people. I decided to ditch my family, because for some stupid reason, I thought they could provide me with something better. Turns out, they didn't, and I didn't like that too much."

His voice quiets, softening to the utter disappearance of his arrogant tone, "I left, but they did that," he jabs his thumb behind him in gesture to his back, "before I could. Is there anything else you need to know?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* She huffed and shook her head. His story sounded familiar...maybe even though the words were different the emotions were the same that passed through every living thing under this roof. Different names, places, events, but always the same tale, the same emotions.* Details. We need to know details. If these "bad people" come after you...or already have *she gestures to Elias's fresh wounds* then we need to know what we're dealing with.

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Ahaha! Joke's on you, he's vague with PURPOSE. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Can't blame a girl for trying! XD Besides he shrugged off the multitudes of questions that she listed off before and guilt seems to be the only way to get him to talk.)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( This is correct! It's an unfortunately successful tactic.

Elias is trying to make it sound like everyone else's story, though, so point for him, ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(AH HA! I have found Elias's weakness! EMOTIONS!!! >:)

Oh boy!! Rack another evidence point to my theory that Elias is secretly James Bond!)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Are you suggesting that Elias is an old British guy who gets all the ladies? ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(...more like a young greek guy who gets all the men [specifically Richard...])

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( One man. One man, and he's very happy about it. ))

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias snickers somewhat, following her gesture to his wounds and shaking his head dismissively. "Wounds were inflicted by someone entirely unrelated. And I can personally guarantee they can't come for me."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

That's reassuring. *She says sarcastically.* Forgive me if I don't believe you but your track record of being truthful isn't exactly spotless. How can you "personally guarantee" that they can't come for you?

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias' gaze shifts around nervously, "Because I killed the guy who lead them. It's disbanded by now. Trust me, lady, if they haven't found me yet, it probably means that they never will."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

That's...comforting. *She glances over at Artemis to see how he's taking the news.*

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Artemis looks absolutely horrified, shoulders drawn in and shrunken away from his brother. "... You what?"

Elias tenses up and quickly shakes his head, his eyes wide and apologetic. "He deserved it, Arty!"

(( Elias, King of Comfort. ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

* Alice took up a near by chair, allowing the brothers to hash out their disagreement.*

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Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen )  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

( As they do so, the telltale click of a well made heel echos across the floor. The door opens to reveal a weary Hen. His eyes widen at the sight of the bleeding Elias and then soften into an apologetic smile. He makes his way over to Alice and sets down his bag. ) I got your message and I'm terribly sorry. There was a bowel resection at the hospital and it got hairy for a while. How is he?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) • 3 years ago

Hen! *She's surprised to see the good doctor and stands up to greet him.* Elias is ...alive. *She wasn't sure how to put his condition into words. While physically he was going to be just fine the relationship between the brothers was strained to a point of breaking on top of that many of his foul secrets, buried deep, had been unearthed.*

(chatterghosts Hen showed up to save the day and Elias from more awkward conversations! Yay! :D )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( He wasn't gonna give anything else up, anyway. Literally, he made the story sound so vague and simplified and common that there is zero way of telling what exactly he's done. ))

Despite reaching the peak of the argument, both Artemis and Elias are silenced by the new arrival. Artemis looks hurt, almost ready to cry; Elias has a bitter scowl, but is still laying back on a cot.

Artemis huffs and stands, promptly storming out of the infirmary. Elias only grumbles in response.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Good job Elias. A+ at avoiding.)

* Alice shakes her head.* Nice job. *She says sarcastically at Elias before addressing Hen.* He's all yours now. *She then flows out behind Artemis hoping to catch up to him.*

(So it looks like Elias and Hen will have a conversation and Arty and Alice will have a talk if you want. )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Elias' fists curl at his sides when Alice follows him out of the infirmary, a deep scowl setting onto his features. "That's perfect."

Unfortunately for Alice, Artemis is long gone - and there's no telling where he went.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Wait did Elias leave the infirmary too or is he still bed ridden?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Nah, he's definitely still on the cot. Dude was stabbed! ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Ok I guess I just read it wrong. XP Also is there more you want to talk to Alice about or do you want Hen to have a conversation with Elias?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Arty's off to go whimper in his and Elias' room. If you want, since this'll close up soon, we can continue to that elsewhere? Also, they can find MORE ELIAS SECRETS *gasp, thunder claps in distance* ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( XD I don't have really anything left to say to Elias...at the moment! Besides Alice wants Elias to think about the consequences of his actions, that and this RP is feeling a bit over, unless you have another idea. I would LOVE to learn more about Elias but I'm going to let this stew! :D *Starts to pour rain on HJ.* )

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( What? You expect that one of MY OCs will learn from his mistakes? Blasphemy!

Arty's got a whole lot to say about this development, though. He's basically understanding it as "you abandoned me for murder, what the hell bro". ))

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(( Y'know, for making me write something, I'm getting revenge in the best way possible: WITHHELD BACKSTORY. ))

And indeed, their disagreement gets intense:

"Murder isn't justifiable!"

"It wasn't murder, Arty, calm the hell down -"

"What kind of a group would ever make you think that that's okay?!"

"A bad one, a- and it wasn't okay, but keep your voice d--"

"What could anyone ever do that would make you do something so awful?"

The question seems to leave Elias stumped, his mouth somewhat agape as he tries to consider how he could possibly respond.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(THAT'S JUST MEAN!!! >:( Also Hen appeared below and I can tag you in if you want.)

* Alice smiled knowing her answer for Arty's question but it wasn't her question to answer. Instead she let her eyes smirk at Elias while he contemplated his response.*

(Do you want to say Hen comes in here now or do you want to continue down this path?)

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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

( XD Go home Disqus! )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Too much apparently! XD )

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Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

(Fight me.

Stop the FEELINGS

THIS GAVE ME FEELINGS THAT COULD ONLY BE EXPRESSED IN WORDS THAT MY MOM WOULD SLAP ME FOR SAYING

AHHHHHHH AND I COULDN'T SAY IT)

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chatterghosts  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

(( What part? ))

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Alicia Ghast  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(*CAN'T TYPE ANYTHING* I've tried three times to type and I can't UGH

The stuff with Elias and the guy and the kissing and whatever!)

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chatterghosts  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

(( "the guy" ))

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Alicia Ghast  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(Yeah! Th... the guy! With the...

HONK HONK!)

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chatterghosts  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

(( Do you know said guy's name? ))

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Alicia Ghast  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(YES I KNOW HIS NAME I'M SCARED THAT MY SICK ROTTING BRAIN IS CONFUSING ME!

I don't wanna say the wrong name.)

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chatterghosts  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

(( Richard. xD ))

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Alicia Ghast  chatterghosts • 3 years ago

(I was right!)

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