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Dr. de Lezo

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@drdelezo 2 years ago

( A little more than a week had passed since Valentine's Day. The Lodgers had seemingly returned to their old lives, the memory of roses and wine buried fondly...

When loud music and screaming seep through the walls. Beyond the windows, bright colors and feathers flash dazzlingly before their eyes.

This could only mean one thing-

Mardis Gras )

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Mz.Hyde Mod • 2 years ago • edited

WOOOOOOOOOO! THROW ME SOMETHING MISTERRR!!!

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Madame La Déchante  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

( High up on a particularly flashy float, a familiar face beams down at her. Mz. Hyde suddenly finds herself showered in beaded necklaces. Purples greens and golds now adorn her as the procession continues. )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Madame La Déchante • 2 years ago

HA THEY ACTUALLY DID IT!!! Y'ALL KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!!

* Mz. Hyde removed her shirt to flash everyone as per the Mardi Gras tradition. Good thing a random beam of light from nowhere covered everything, or else she would've really embarrassed herself. *

OH C'MON!!

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Wizardblizzard  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago

Isabella hurries outside, excited. "What's all this about? What's the party?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

It's Mardi Gras!!!

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Wizardblizzard  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

It's who? *she grins as a particularly weird figure goes by. Whatever this is, it looks great.*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

Not who, WHEN!! It's one of the biggest parties of the year!!

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Wizardblizzard  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited

Not round our way it doesn't. This happens every Shrove Tuesday? What a funny time to have it. This place is crackers. *Isabella jigs up and down to the music. A purple feather has caught in her hair.* In the nicest possible way.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

You mean Fat Tuesday!

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Alice poked her head out of her door curious about the music that drifted through the solid wood, only to find the bright colors and endless feathers that drifted on the songs through the halls.

"Oh." Alice gasped at the scene, wide eyed and grinning.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Yes, oh." Griffin remarked about five doors down. "Waste of time if you ask me. Not much time until the exhibition, we should be focused on our work."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Waste of time?" Alice said turning her head towards the grumpy man, "But it looks wonderful! And we need the boost in moral after the Valentine's day dance."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Griffin rubbed his nose annoyingly.

"Yeah, Valentine's day dance alright..." Griffin mumbled to himself.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

Alice nodded before stopping, her eyes growing wide, "Do...Do you smell that?" She said, a grin spreading across her face.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"My nose was broken in two places last night, I can't really smell well." Griffin replied.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Oh." Alice sheepishly replied, taking note of the bandages before continuing, "Well, if I'm right, the cooks are making pancakes!! It's Pancake Day after all!" The prospect of a wonderful breakfast brought back her smile and her eyes drifted in the direction of the kitchen.

((He has his bandages correct?))

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Yep!))

"Pancakes?" Griffin asked. "Are those the sort-of flat pastry things?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"They're like..." her voice trails off as she tried to describe Pancakes with her hands. First she made circular shapes then mimicked folding them before she stopped and looked at the odd fellow. "Wait...Have you never had a pancake?"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I've been mainly secluded in a village in Sussex, working to the bone. Didn't really have time to have pancakes."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Secluded!? Without Pancakes?! This was unacceptable! "When was the last time you ate?" Alice asked, crossing her arms as her eyes flitted over Griffin's figure.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Pff, 'bout five hours ago at breakfast." Griffin replied. "Why do you ask?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

'Five hours' Alice thought with a nod, it was better than five day's that's for sure. "'Cause it's lunch time!" she grinned back stepping out of her room and locking her door.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Griffin rolled his eyes.

"God it feels like it's been lunch for a week at least." he mumbled, checking his watch as he locked his own room.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Alice bounded up to him, giddy with the idea of having pancakes. "Oh! You're going to love them! There's so many different ways you can eat them and knowing Rachel and Gemma they're going to be amazing!"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Yeah, I'm sure." Griffin replied, completely in foreign ground as to what to say.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

((Do you want to do a time skip to the kitchen, call the RP good, or we can even go up to Alien's post as Gemma [I believe] is in the kitchen? I'm good with anything! :) ))

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((I suppose a time-skip?))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

((Sounds good! Do you want to start or shall I?))

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((After thou))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

After a brief walk though the corridors, during which Alice was babbling on about the types ways that sweet and savory pancakes, the duo finally reached the dinning hall. As per usual the meal was laid out buffets style upon the tables with the pancakes on one end and the fillings on the other.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"So, that's what a pancake is." Griffin remarked as he took his own. "Not really a cake though, is it? More of a sort of... I don't know."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Wrap?" Alice proposed filling her plate with plain pancakes.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Yes, I suppose. Though I don't see how "panwrap" would be a good substitute."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Alice nodded and began attacking the filling side of the spread before changing the topic, "So what kept you so busy in Sussex that you didn't have the time to eat a pancake?"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Thinking. Experimenting. Smoking." Griffin replied plainly, whilst doing the exact thing Alice was.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"And not a moment for pancakes!" She shook her head in joking disapproval. Though to be fair she was only half joking.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I prefer to be with my work, not petty trivialities." Griffin, looking to her, as she ate her pancake rather greedily.

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Wizardblizzard  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

(( Hyde without a Jekyll ))

((I take the TRpS privilege of being in two places at once, or this might be later or earlier or something, who cares.))

Isabella stepped through the door in time to catch the remark. "Always time for pancakes," she said cheerfully, and fetched herself a plate and a pancake. "I don't think we've met before?"

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Dr. H. Griffin  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

"Griffin." he coldly replied. "Optical fragmenter."

He fumbled the pancake in his hand, unsure with what to do with it.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"Isabella!" Alice greeted her cheerfully, pulling her plate away Griffin. It was a wonder that his cold attitude hadn't frozen his pancakes yet, no wonder they put him next to Luckett. "Have a seat! Join us!"

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Wizardblizzard  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hi Alice!" Isabella hesitated for a moment looking at Griffin, then shrugged to herself, he could hardly expect everyone else to keep out of the kitchen just on his account. "Walker. Nothing at the moment," she replied politely. "Oo, mushrooms." She heaped her pancake with fried mushrooms and cheese and sat down beside Alice.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

(Dr. H. Griffin turn I believe!)

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Dr. H. Griffin  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

Griffin almost gagged at the happiness.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

"How have you been, Isabella?" Alice asked hoping to make some polite conversation, "Enjoying the celebration?"

(Wizardblizzard I'm just going to start talking the odd man out if that would be better for people. I'm not sure if you guys are using notifications, latest comment, or just reading the page. If you don't want me to please let me know! :) )

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Background Scientist #37  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((ANOTHER PERSON ENTERS THE RING! Ha ha I'm so sorry but your in my territory and I just noticed this... Dr. H. Griffin Wizardblizzard ))

Gemma walked in, covered head to toe in flour, grumbling about the stupid chemists that decided that flour would be a good thing to explode in celebration. She noticed the amount of people in the kitchen and blinked a few times. Then she noticed they were all eating pancakes. "Ah... thats hwy your all hear. At least these ones aren't burnt like the last ones..." She wasn't bitter.

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Wizardblizzard  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

((HJ: Yes, that's fine by me, I was meaning to do that myself but I forgot. I'm going by notifications myself, by the way. Alien: hi! No problem to me, I like many-people-threads! Just so long as you tag all the odd-men-out, since Disqus isn't very good at this. Hyde without a Jekyll Dr. H. Griffin ))

"I never did hear what happened there," Isabella said thoughtfully. "Still - all's well that ends well, these are very good." *munches, before turning to Alice* "Yes thanks. This is certainly a new one on me. And this time there don't seem to have been any disasters so far..."

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Dr. H. Griffin  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

((Hate to be the newbie, new to this multiple people-thing! What exactly is the order?))

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Wizardblizzard  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

((Um. You tag everyone but the person you're directly replying to - that person will get an automated new-posting notification anyway, but the others won't unless you tag them.

To tag people, you type "@" and then type the first few letters of their username and a list of people to hcoose from will appear below the reply box (right down at the bottom, beloe the "post" button, I missed it for a while and thought it wasn't working). It only includes people who have posted in that thread, or who you're Following.

There's no partuicular order of POSTING, you can post whenever you like - you don't have to wait turns around here, certainly not in any thread I've come across.))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

((So sorry for the delay everyone but I think I can make things a bit easier if Alice steps out to talk to Gemma having finished her pancakes. Then we would have two 2-player RPs happening instead of one 4 player RP. Besides I'm going to be on and off pretty chaotically these next couple of days and I would hate to delay the story anymore. XP Does that sound okay to everyone? Background Scientist #37 Dr. H. Griffin ))

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Background Scientist #37  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Fine by me))

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Wizardblizzard  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

((OK by me. Although you're handing me rathe a short sraw :-D but let's see if I'm up to the challange! Dr. H. Griffin Hyde without a Jekyll ))

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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Also fine by me.))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

"If you don't want your pancakes..." Alice pushed her plate towards him only to stop and look up at the newcomer.

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Wizardblizzard  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Who hasn't eaten for five days? Or was that just a general comment on the Lodgers?))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

(( It was just a general comment on the Lodgers and a bit of an exaggeration at that. Sorry if I worried you!))

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Wizardblizzard  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((hehe! I'd wondered if there was some particular Lodger who'd admitted to not having eaten for five days, my money would have been on Helen but then I doubt if she does that under these circumstances. Hela doesn't seem the type to allow anything to get between her and dinner. :-D ))

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

(( XDDD Very true! Unless the cooks withheld it as she did burn the buffet table at the Valentines day party!))

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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(If they did, then either Jekyll would have to be hiring new cooks, as the other ones won't be able to work anymore, or Hela would currently be dead or unconscious, due to her attack on the cooks failing. ^^' XD)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

(NO! KILLING THE CHEFS!! And with Lewis watching her and the Valentines day stunt we'll see! Background Scientist #37 would be the one to ask.)

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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

(But they might not feed Hela! >~<

Maybe Catt can smuggle her some food. XD)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

( True true! XD )

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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

("I'll find food, I'll find it if I have to burn down all of London!" <-- Hela. XD)

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Helen Jekyll  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

(Well, if you count up all the time that Helen has been in control without eating, it'd probably be close to five days. XD She has certainly gone hungry for many days in the past!

You're right about Hela! Keep food away from her and you'll continue getting new "Shot in the Dark"s until she finally gets food. Food is top priority. She would (temporarily) give up most of her freedoms if it would win her a meal. XD)

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Tairais • 2 years ago

Charricthran hissed a soft chuckle from his spot next to Gerard, who was... almost cowering, as if it hated the loud noise.

"There there, my friend. It's only Mardis Gras, ya see? Just a bunch of fools being.. well, fools! Nothing ta be afraid of."

His eyes flashed bright, vivid scarlet as he looked beyond the walls of Richard's room for a time, admiring the shining colors and glimmering floats..

Damn it, he was a raven, not a magpie!

He shook his head and resumed his watch. Gods help whoever, if anyone ever, tried to enter with ill intent.

For today, at least.

In time, both teakettle and bird... thing alike listened to the sound of the rowdy music, letting it take their minds from worry for a while.

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Marwick Marketing • 2 years ago

Fun times!

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Mysterious Gamer • 2 years ago

* Velius was on his room resting when he heard the music and screaming. He got up from the bed and opened the windows, then looked outside. Many people was having a party*

What is this? Why is everyone..?

* Velius sighed slowly and went to open the door of his room. He went out and searched someone that could tell him what is happening*

(Well, Velius doesn't know what is Mardis Gras xD. Someone please explain him)

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Background Scientist #37  Mysterious Gamer • 2 years ago

((Will Gemma do? She's in a bit of a bad mood however, and might not explain it in the best light.))

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Mysterious Gamer  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

(alright! Velius is a bit asleep, so he'll act neutral xD)

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Background Scientist #37  Mysterious Gamer • 2 years ago

Gemma nearly ran into Velius befores stopping and gathering herself. "Sorry! I'm a bit distratced. Stupid Mardis Gras..." she grumbled.

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Mysterious Gamer  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

* Velius looked curious at the sight of the women*

Don't worry! *Velius smiled and closed his eyes, then accommodated his hair*

What is this.. Mardis Gras? I don't know about this.. party that everyone is celebrating.. *Velius sighed slowly and made appear some ghost popcorn, then he began to eat some of it*

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SisterMarySimon  Mysterious Gamer • 2 years ago • edited

( From the doorway, an unusually dressed lady slinks in, pamphlets in hand. She pauses when she notices the ghost.

Suddenly, she finds herself planted firmly in the balcony. Father Love's hard weathered face was but a speck from up above, but his firm commanding voice rang ever so clearly. The fire in his eyes was already implied.

" For the living know that they will die, but the dead do not know anything; they have no further reward—and even the memory of them disappears. What they loved, as well as what they hated and envied, perished long ago, and they no longer have a part in anything that happens on earth.

Ecclesiastes 9:5-6"

Pointedly ignoring the flashback from last week's sermon, she approaches the pair.

Even if an apparition is present, she'll have shared the gospel with someone. )

Forgive me, but I happened to overhear you asking about the festivities? I might be able to explain it in the context you seem to be asking for.

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Mysterious Gamer  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

Oh!

* Velius turns his head around to see the lady that showed up*

Of course, if it isn't so much problem. I'd love to know

* Velius smiles and eats a bit more of the popcorn, then accommodates his hair a bit more*

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Background Scientist #37  Mysterious Gamer • 2 years ago

((SisterMarySimon ))

"Whats to explain? It's just a bunch of stupid activities that ruin he lives ov bakers everywhere!" Gemma scowled, crossing her arms.

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SisterMarySimon  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

Actually, that is quite incorrect. There's more to Fat Tuesday than gluttony.

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SisterMarySimon  Mysterious Gamer • 2 years ago • edited

( She turns from Gemma to Velius. )

Mardis Gras, better known as Fat Tuesday is a long standing religious tradition. As I'm sure you know, Jesus Christ broke bread with his disciples on the night of his betrayal and was crucified not more than 24 hour later to save us from our sins. His body was quickly removed because the people could not touch a dead body after sundown.

In the week leading up to that, he had ridden into town on a humble ass in celebration of what they perceived to be their impending salvation from the Romans, a day that we observe as Palm Sunday marking the beginning of the Holy Week. The Jews did not realize that God's plan extended far beyond the Roman Empire, the battle was for our souls. On the third day of his death, Jesus rose again from the dead and THAT is the reason for Easter.

Starting tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, we will begin a long fast for the Lent season and abstain from the luxuries of these rich foods in memory of Jesus Christ's sacrifice and the 40 days he spent in the desert resisting temptation.

Today will be the last day that we can indulge ourselves.

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Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago

Gemma walked out of the kitchen and was hit square in the face with loud music.

"OH COME ON I HAD A CAKE IN THE OVEN!" she shouted. Gemma had been in an increasingly bad mood since the ball, when the buffet had gone up in flames. She sighed and walked outside where she was greeted with the sight of many floats in the streets (or halls or whatever) "Mardis Gras... Enemy of bakers everywhere..." she scowled.

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chatterghosts • 2 years ago

Nicolette and Fiona parted ways to enjoy various aspects of the festivities: while Nicolette enjoyed the commotion from a window's view, Fiona took the opportunity to pick the pockets of unsuspecting crowdgoers, before melting into the masses once more.

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SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago • edited

( As the sun smiles down on the town, the city seemingly bursts into life. Every business becomes adorned in the telltale purples and greens and golds. Every business except one-

In the heart of the West side, a great looming cathedral sits as if to look onto the celebration with eyes black as coal- filled with a disproving condemnation. Inside its frigid stone walls, a different sort of life bustles within. Ladies in habits crowd around circulating pamphlets and talking excitedly amongst themselves. Holy Week would soon be upon them and the work to be done was great still, but a necessary evil confronts them today-

Fat Tuesday.

The last day of indulgence.

The day sinners everywhere rejoice in their debauchery and lose their souls.

It was with this in mind that Mother Superior had cast them out into the streets, in the hopes that they might convince at least one person to repent and turn away from this folly. Or so she said.

The mousy Sister ponders this motive as she pounds the pavement.

Something told her that Mother Superior was using the Mardis Gras Festivities as an excuse to minister to the Society for Arcane Sciences down the way. Those witchcraft pamphlets never managed to be subtle about it. Bright colors and harmonic sound greet the young lady as she makes her way down.

The floats are dazzling, the performers even more so.

If this is sin, it must be an innocent mistake. )

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Lewis walked down the street, on his way to the Society. He caught strains of music and, as he turned a corner, caught sight of colorful floats.

He stopped in his tracks, stunned.

Carnevale? he wondered silently. In London? Being celebrated publicly? He didn't disapprove--far from it!--but never had thought he'd see the like. Not in this time period.

This dimension certainly has its quirks, he concluded, unable to suppress a smile.

* * *

He entered the Society, curious as to whether its members had planned any festivities of their own.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

A familiar, mousy figure spots him from across the foyer, her shoulders tensing slightly.

Sh*t. Forgot about giving back his stuff.

Forcing the nervousness away, Fiona waved at Lewis, quickly walking over and stuffing her hands in her pockets. Her gaze shifted around as she started with a small, "Heya there, uh... Lewis, yeah?"

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Yes," he replied, then asked, "'Fi', wasn't it? Nicolette's friend?"

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Fiona, yeah," she said with a quiet clear of her throat.

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

He nodded.

"Enjoying Carnevale, Fiona?"

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"'Guess so. S'besta can, really," she responded. "And...yourself?"

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Well, to be honest..." he confessed, "it could be going better. So many parties, so many places to sell my wares, such opportunity to make bank off of stupid toffs...but I can't do it dressed like this." He wore trousers, a shirt, and a waistcoat, nothing fancier. "They'd never let me in the door." He shook his head.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She drew in a deep breath. A'course he knew. He had to've known.

"Yeah, 'm sure ya know by now that's on me," said Fiona with a toothy smile. "That's...what I came to you about, actually."

She sighed.

Nic's bein' nice enough, lettin' you stay around. Least you could do's 'fess up. Don't need to sully her good name.

"I'll, uh, get your duds back t'ya. Honest."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"That's very good," acknowledged Weir. "Sooner would be better than later, to be frank. No one will be celebrating tomorrow. Perhaps you could lead me to them now?" he queried. "I won't mind the walk."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I- that's...fair, but I- I--"

She paused for a moment.

All these people are too good.

"Left 'em in Arty's room 'till I could give 'em back," she admitted. "C'mon."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Mm," he agreed, and followed.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"So, uh..d'ya work 'round here, then?" she asked as they walked towards the stairs.

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Oh, I do some pro bono consulting work for Dr. Lanyon," he explained, "so I'm often on the premises. But I'm no lodger. My main source of income these days is actually selling...'party favors', as it were."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Makin' bank off'a stupid toffs?" she said with a grin.

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

He chuckled, a sly smile spreading across his face.

"Pretty much."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well, goodness! Could never withhold someone from such respectable work," said Fiona with a smirk.

A touch quieter, she adds, "Though, uh, I do apologize. Really."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

Lewis gave a small laugh at her joke.

"Apology accepted," he said nonchalantly. "Though I must admit I'm curious why you took them in the first place."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Ah-heheh. Well, unlike you, I ain't so high on stature." She offers a thin smile. "If someone leaves their stuff unnattended, I normally call it fair game-- y'know, sell it or keep it an' the like-- but I'm... tryin'ta keep it clean. Y'know, for Nic. That's why I came to ya in the first place."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited

"Ah, I see," he said, though he couldn't help but chuckle at her assertion that he was "high on stature". "Rest assured, I'd never leave anything unattended, were I out in public," he explained. "The Society, however, is meant to be more secure. I'm pleased to know that, while you're staying here, you won't be stealing from its members. Many of the lodgers here came right off the street, you know, or were rescued by Dr. Jekyll from run-ins with the law. They've not had the chance to really have anything to call their own before now." He exhaled. "I myself will barely make rent this month, and that's if I hustle and manage to sell enough today."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Nic said somethin' similar," she agreed. "I don' mean to take that security from you guys."

In truth, she'd returned the items per Nicolette's request, and nothing more. It wouldn't do to say so, however.

At least, that was what she told herself. Why should she feel bad? She never had before.

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"I'm glad to hear that, Fiona. The Society exists in a rather delicate, even precarious balance. There are so many ways things could go so very, very wrong. I count myself as a reasonable individual. Some of the lodgers here, however..." he trailed off, thinking of a few of its more hotheaded members. Fiona might be a thief, but she had made amends and, to his mind, didn't warrant the violence which would doubtless have ensued, had she stolen from them.

"Ah, here we are," he remarked as they arrived at the room in question.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She recalled the incident with Dr. Griffin, chuckling humorlessly. "They're an interestin' bunch."

She nodded and slowly opened the door, to reveal the room in a state of...

Immaculacy, in a manner that mimicked Richard's own terrifyingly organized room. Both Elias' and Artemis' sides of the room were in order; it was this fact, presumably, that darkened Fiona's gaze.

What kind of monster would hurt sweet ol' Arty?

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"That they are," Weir said with a laugh.

Upon seeing the room, Lewis...gave no visible reaction out of the ordinary. After all, it wasn't as if he'd ever been invited in; how would he know the difference?

He did notice Fiona's expression.

"Something wrong?" he asked.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Nothing you'd know," she responded, cringing mere seconds later at the unintended bitterness in her voice.

"I meant that you probably wouldn't, uh, know the difference. Those boys..life-long mess makers." She paused, iciness creeping into her tone. "Elias probably cleaned up before he left."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Ah, I see," he returned. "I take it you know them well."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Fiona nodded. "Arty for sure. I was...a good bit confused when y'all called Elias, uh, 'Elias', though. Hadn't heard it in years."

She snorts. "Ya ever wanna piss him off, ya jus' gotta use his given name."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Oh?" asked Lewis, a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "What is it?"

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Theo Argyros," she responded with a grin. "Oh, he just hated it. Wasn't 'round for him convincin' everyone to call him Elias, but I do know that Castellanos was his mother's maiden name."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited

"Oho!" said Lewis. "That explains it. I did wonder..." He looked about, remembering what they'd come for.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She nodded, moving towards a chair situated between the boys' beds. Kneeling down and producing a box from beneath it, she pivoted and pressed it into Lewis' chest. Sure enough, the box contained all that she'd taken: gloves, coattails, tophat, bow tie, and anything else Lewis had left.

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Thank you, Fiona," he said. "Truly. For this, and for keeping Nicolette company. Heaven knows she could use a friend at a time like this."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"That's the idea," said Fiona with a quiet chuckle. "Nic ain't done a thing to deserve this...none of 'em have."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"No," he said, shaking his head, "they haven't." Under his breath, he muttered, "This is Richard's s***, come home to roost."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well, uh," she returned quietly, "I'm sure they'll..be fine, or, whatever."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"I have sent word to Richard to contact us here if he needs any aid in the search," Lewis informed her. "All we can do now, unfortunately, is wait, I suppose."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Fiona shrugs. "They'll be fine."

She pauses. "What..exactly happened?"

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"From what I've been able to piece together, some people Dr. Prince used to know kidnapped Artemis. Richard and...Theo," he said with a brief laugh, "took off after them. Separately."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Fiona nodded, her expression thoughtful. It wouldn't do to admit it, but something about his words had reminded her of something -- albeit something she couldn't place, something just outside her grasp.

"Dunno where he went, though, huh?" She paused. "Or do they?"

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Somewhere in Germany, or perhaps Italy," he replied. "The Continent, in any case. 'Haven't heard much more than that."

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Ah...huh," she said quietly.

She was forgetting something important. It was right in front of her, but--

".. right. Well, uh, ya gotcher clothes back 'n such, so I'll leave ya to that."

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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago

"Thank you, Fiona," Lewis returned with a smile. "I'd best get to it." He turned to go.

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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Fiona waved with a tiny huff, flopping carelessly into one of the chairs.

She'd just have to try harder to remember.

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Wizardblizzard  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Care to explain? I mean,, the connection between Elias's name being Argyros and his accent? I'm curious.))

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Jekyll1886  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

((Certainly! Argyros is a Greek name, and fits Elias's accent better than the name he'd given everyone. Lewis had previously wondered why a man named Elias Castellanos had a somewhat Greek accent.))

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Wizardblizzard  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Oh, well, joke's on me, or on Elias, or somebody, I'd been assuming that Castellanos was meant to be a Greek name anyway! What with the accent and what with the first name. It looks as if it could be. That or Spanish or Italian?))

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Jekyll1886  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

((Actually, you know what? I think I'm in the wrong here. :-( My apologies; I've been ill lately and my brain's not at 100%.))

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Wizardblizzard  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Sorry to hear that, hope yiu're feeling better soon. Same here.))

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Jekyll1886  Wizardblizzard • 2 years ago

((Oh dear. 'Hope you get well soon. And, thanks!))

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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(And here I am, with no idea what Mardi Gras even is about.)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Would you like SisterMarySimon to explain it to you too?

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(If it wouldn't be any trouble, yes please!)

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( A small brunette wanders in, looking around curiously.

Someone had told her she was needed, but no one was present.

How ominous. )

...Hello?

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Dr. de Lezo  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

( A familiar looking doctor approaches her, smiling brightly at her. )

¡Hola!

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SisterMarySimon  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

( Her heart catches in her chest, blood coursing through at a dangerous level.

It's him.

What was it that brought her here? )

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Dr. de Lezo  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

( His smile falters. )

Can....I help you?

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SisterMarySimon  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

( "Turn your eyes upon Jesus..."

She shakes her head gently. )

I was called here? I think?

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(*Watches awkwardly, and invisible, not knowing what to do.*)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( Warm brown eyes glance in their direction, brightening when they notice the person in question. )

ah bienvenida! ¡Vete aquí!

( With an outstretched arm, he gestures to Author as if asking them to come hither. )

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

(I, uh, okay?) Author walks over to him and offers a nervous smile. (Hi?)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( He returns her smile warmly but with a hint of confusion before his eyes come alight. )

....That wasn't in English, was it? I'm so sorry!

I was just asking you to come join us.

( He turns to the Sister before them. )

So what IS this "Mardis Gras" all about?

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

(Is okay.)

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Well! the key to understanding the tradition of Fat Tuesday is to also understand why we celebrate Easter. ( Her eyes shift reluctantly from Alano to, presumably, the person they were speaking with.

Curiouser and curiouser still. )

Do we know why we celebrate Easter?

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(Yeah, that's when Jesus rose from the dead.) Author nodded. (Or at least when we celebrate it.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Rose from the dead....I always thought it was the Pagan fertility holiday.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

(Really? Interesting.)

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

It has been thought that Easter was originally a Pagan holiday since it derives both name and secular tradition from Easter, the goddess of fertility, and the hare, symbol of fertility. There is, however, no evidence that such a deity has been worshipped or that the Catholic church has appropriated such a festival.

( Her eyes linger on the doctor, an intensity burning almost entirely from within. )

You ( my dear) Good Sir, should attend church more often.

The....original answer was the correct one. Easter Sunday is a celebration of the day that Jesus Christ returned from Hell, marking Heaven's victory over Satan. How did he get here?

( She pauses, allowing for whatever entities are present to think. )

...It is three days before that, the first few hours of Passover. Twelve men are eating with their beloved teacher. Eleven of them don't know it, but this is the final meal they will be sharing with him.

The week before, this teacher had ridden into town against his better judgement, knowing that his radical teachings put him directly into the crosshairs of the Jewish law. He rode in, not on a mighty stallion, but on a humble ass. Nevertheless, he was greeted by the cheers of the hopeful people, eager for deliverance against the dreaded empire. No one could have predicted the violent turn, the anger, the hurt.

...But he did.

Even as the cries of "HOSANNA" rang through the air and the palm branches waved, he knew that he was riding to his execution.

He'd spent his whole lifepreparing for the occasion.

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(Yeah. It's, amazing and terrifying all at once.) Author shuddered. (I can't even imagine what that would be like. Or maybe I just don't want to.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( He nods solemnly ) Sí, it is a very terrifying thing to live through.

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SisterMarySimon  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

So terrifying, that he bled from his pores just before his betrayal. He begged God to find another way, but there was none.

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(I remember that part, yeah.)

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( She pauses, words on the wind.

She glances at the ring on her finger, a twinge of guilt sharply settling into her stomach. She holds her hands behind her back. )

And so it is because of that horrific experience, that selfless sacrifice, that the Lent season exists. May we all remember the suffering he endured to save us from our sins. ( She glances outside, to the floats and the increasingly raucous crowd. )

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Dr. de Lezo  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

I see...and what does that have to do with today?

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

Author nodded, also curious.

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Today, good Sir, is Fat Tuesday- the last day before the Lent season begins.

It is tradition observed by the Jewish marking the flight of their ancestors from Egypt. We Christians observe it to a less strict degree to reflect on our Lord's sacrifice and observe the Passover as a mark of his last supper. You are not required to fast or to sell all your rising grains, but you are required to sacrifice something you love as well. The foods eaten in this period should be modest. After tonight, decadence is strongly discouraged.

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago • edited

(Seems a rather dismal way to celebrate deliverance from Hell.) Author reflected aloud. (What does it have to do with parades and throwing beads at people?)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

It IS a dismal way to celebrate our deliverance from Hell....and you raise a very good question about the beads and the parades!

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

(Gracias.)

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

( From inside a pocket in her dress, the Sister pulls out a little black book. Licking her finger, she turns partway through. )

Perhaps this will answer your question.

"It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 7 verses 1 through 6"

Today is the last day to celebrate the vices we must give up, not to celebrate, but to mourn soberly and honor Christ's memory. Our mourning ends truly on Easter Sunday, for on that day is when we celebrate our deliverance from Hell.

As for the beaded parade, I believe THAT is a fad carried from New Orleans.

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

Author tilted their head, trying to figure out if what the celebration of Mardis Gras was about had been contained in the lesson. Being able to extract the relevant information from a story hadn't really been their strong suit.

(So, Mardi Gras was from New orleans?) They considered adding "And what about the eight hundred or so times the Bible says for us to be happy?" but decided against it. Two cents of Bible knowledge was not something to go up against a nun with and expect to make any headway.

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

I think she's saying that "Mardis Gras" is actually Jewish.

( He glances up at the Sister)

Correcto?

And what do you mean about mourning? wouldn't he want us to be happy?

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

(Ah, okay. Thanks.)

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SisterMarySimon  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

That is...erm "correcto"

And what I think this passage is saying is not to be SOMBER, but rather sober. The Lord does want us to be happy.

( "At least I'd like to think so too. I can't imagine that we'd be created by an angry God."

She glances down at her bible.

"I do wonder..."

She places it back into her pocket. )

It would be disrespectful to answer the memory of such a sacrifice with shameful behavior. Would you honor the anniversary of your dead with a trip to the tavern and an evening at the "Velvet Orchid" ?

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(I suppose it would depend on the nature of the deceased in question.) They reasoned. (I've heard of people celebrating their loved one's life that way, by doing their favourite thing, or something they had enjoyed during life.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

I can see what you're saying, some do want the living to go on and celebrate.

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SisterMarySimon  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

But it is important to maintain the integrity of their memory above all else. Remember their life and recognize their death before you celebrate....and certainly be modest with it! looseness is not an attractive trait and can land you in trouble.

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(Looseness? Though yes, I can't imagine the dearly departed would want to see their loved ones in trouble on their account either.)

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Dr. de Lezo  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

I think she is talking about the idea of being sórdido. Fooling around really does ask for trouble. ( He lowers his voice, chillingly. ) You wouldn't believe the things you can contract from not being true.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago

Author nodded. (Ah, yes. That. I'd rather not think about that, and honestly I can't say I'm fond of the subject in anycase.) They shuffled their feet and hugged themselves, hoping the topic would change soon.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

The rat dived under the door frame, wiggling it's fat body to and fro just to get away from Griffin, who had been chasing it all day.

"Where the ruddy hell are you?" Griffin mumbled to himself, quickly noticing the tail shooting under the door.

Griffin dived forward, opened the door, and before he could grab the rat, realised the room was occupied.

"Oh, *cough", sorry."

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

(Oh, no worries!) Author greeted him, grateful for the subject change.

(Or hang on, can you even hear me?)

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Griffin just stared at the woman who was just smiling oddly at him.

"Erm... hello?" Griffin asked, waving his hand in the air.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

(I'll take that as a no... Bother.)

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Griffin saw the woman look grimly to her side. He turned to the other occupants.

"Is she... deaf?"

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

(Is who deaf?) Author wrote on a piece of paper, and turned it to face him. Maybe he'd be able to see it?

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Griffin looked at the piece of paper she held up.

"I meant y-" Griffin started, confused. "Are you mute, or something like that?"

Griffin scanned the room, seeing if he could spot Rat #8.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited

(No. You just can't hear me apparently.) Author scribbled out. Even without eyes, their annoyance was evident on their face. And where had he gotten the "she" idea from? They didn't exactly look overtly effeminate.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

((Sorry! Didn't know your character was male!))

"Hang on, what do you mean hear you?" Griffin asked confusedly. "You're not speaking..."

Griffin saw a small foot disappear under one of the chairs. Gotcha.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

((Technically, they're neither male or female, but it's all good! :D I just like androgynous characters.))

(I'm trying to! Does it actually look like my mouth is moving for no reason?) They wrote. (Honest question, what does it look like from your perspective? I'm interested.)

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Well, you're mouth just isn't moving, but your sort of acting as if you... are?" Griffin replied as he edged closer to the chair.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

(Weird.) Author grinned. (Trans-dimensional physics and perception are so weird! I love it!) Another note, (Did you want help catching it?)

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"Please." Griffin rushed over to the chair, but it was too late. The rat scuttled across the carpet.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Author lunged at the escaping rodent with a bucket.

((I'll let you say when it gets caught.))

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

The rat jumped blindly onto a bookshelf and ran toward one of the floor gratings.

"Get it before it goes down that grating!"

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

(On it!) They flicked their hand and the grating slid across the floor like a fish through water, taking the connected pipe with it and leaving a plane floor in it's wake.

Author continued to try and catch the rat using the bucket. (No wonder exterminators get payed so well, these things are slippery!)

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Griffin, knowing the rat would turn an immediate right once it had reached the corner; dived to the right and managed to get his hands on the very thing he'd been chasing for hours.

"Got ya! You little bastard!"

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

(Yay!) Author clapped, smiling and giving a thumbs-up.

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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Griffin stood up, his hands clasped around the rat, and sighed exhaustively.

"Yeah, thanks." Griffin replied, still confused at the person before him.

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Catt Hatter  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago

Author gave a small bow, returning the grate to its rightful place. (You're welcome!)

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Dr. de Lezo  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

Sí!

That would be a...Author? they too want to know what this is about.

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Catt Hatter  SisterMarySimon • 2 years ago

(I, um, hello!) Author steps out from a shadow, looking nervous. (I, was told you could explain this, "Mardis Gras" celebration thing.)

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Catt Hatter  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(Oh fiddle, the timeline split again.*disappears*)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

...I don't think she can hear us. Alano can though maybe he can mediate!

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(Oh, okay? I thought a corporeal form would've fixed that. Oops!)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

I dunno, maybe she hasn't seen you yet?

How tangible is this form? . 3.

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(Tangible enough for Elder to have eaten it once on his way here, and Lewis seemed to have no trouble seeing me. Granted, he might be a special case.)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

True! I was just wondering if it was still a fourth dimensional form like that of some supernatural beings. Being eaten sounds pretty tangible though!

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(Yeah, though that did happen in a parallel universe. So who knows what kind of substantiality it has here?)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

excellent point e w e

Nuns can only see so much

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(As can anyone though, right?

Honestly I find my own existence rather befuddling at the best of times.)

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

((I don't know when I'm supposed to answer! Am I cutting them off? Should I only respond after both of them have spoken?))

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

It looks like...they're both replying to you.

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(Oh, okay. 8T )

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago

(Did you want my email so we can chat over hangouts?)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

you know what? that's not a bad idea!

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Catt Hatter  ATasteForVintages • 2 years ago • edited

(Keen!)

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ATasteForVintages  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

alright! Gotcha!

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