Hastie's Plan

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Hastie Lanyon: *Night had fallen, and the halls of the Society were dark. Most of the residents were asleep, but a certain doctor was not, and would not be getting a good night's sleep for a while. Hastie was sitting in the library, surrounded by books, candles, and medical papers. It was quite a sight to see for anyone who knew him and his distaste for study. But when necessary, Hastie could put his sharp mind to more than witty remarks and grandeur.*

Miss-Dreamerkat:  Dreamer was roaming the library, she had never met Hastie before so seeing him there caused him to stop. She wore her bandages and hood and shawl stood. She blinked, her gray eye catching the light.

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie was bent over a heavy-looking book and didn't see her.* Miss-Dreamerkat:  "Mr. Lanyon?" She called stepping in to the light.

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie almost jumped out of his chair out of fright, his hand reaching for something behind his back. He paused, however, when he spotted the person in front of him.* ... Yes? Who are you?

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "It's me Dreamer" Dreamer said.

Hastie Lanyon:  Have we met?

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "Once before" Dreamer recalled. "Years ago for me however"

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie looked her over, slightly suspicious.* Am I dreaming?

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "No, you're not." Dreamer said. "I'm not removing my bandages, just please take my word Hastie"

Hastie Lanyon:  *He rubbed his face in an attempt to clear the groggyness from his head, to no prevail. He then looked back to Dreamer. This was hardly the weirdest thing he had seen, after all.* Alright, I'll take your word for it. Do you want to sit?

Miss-Dreamerkat: "No i'm fine" Dreamer said

Hastie Lanyon:  Alright, that's fine... So what are you doing here at this hour? Did you come to see me?

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "no I can not sleep at night really anymore so I wander" dreamer said

Hastie Lanyon:  Do you not get tired?

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "at night use to be something for me to where I slept for rest of the day. " dreamer said looking away.

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "During the day so that's when i sleep. But it's only for a short while" Dreamer said.

Hastie Lanyon:  Gives you more time to be productive, I suppose... God knows I could use something like that. *He stretched and yawned.*

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "maybe"'dreamer said.

Hastie Lanyon:  ... Did you want to talk about anything specific? I hate to be rude but I really need to get on with my research...

Miss-Dreamerkat:  "OH! Not at all" Dreamer said pivoting.

A little while later that night...

Ms Elaina Hyde:  *Elaina was in the library for plot convenience, probably to read a book on something... Because that's what libraries are for. She saw Onion and smiled* oh, hello! What're you doing up so late, mr. Onion?

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie was startled by the sudden noise, but relaxed as soon as he saw Elaina.* Ah, good evening Elaina. I'm just doing some research, nothing you'd be interested in. Shouldn't you be in bed by now?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  I'm not tired... *she was exhausted, she hadn't slept in a few days.* I'm just looking for a book Helen told me about... She said it was good... I might as well do something tonight.

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie looked her over, not quite believing her excuse. Then again, he would probably have answered likewise if she had asked him the same thing.* Really? What book did she recommend?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  Little Women... I'm guessing it's about women...

Hastie Lanyon:  Haha, I guess it is... I would offer to help you find it, but I'm a bit preoccupied I'm afraid.

Ms Elaina Hyde:  Doing what?

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie looked at the books and papers surrounding him before looking back to Elaina.* Research.

Ms Elaina Hyde:  On what? * tilts her head, looking like a curious child with too many questions*

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie grinned at her, and it somehow only made him look more tired.* Taxes. (He's lying)

Ms Elaina Hyde:  Taxes? * she frowned* I know... Nothing about taxes. I just know they suck. Hastie Lanyon:  That they do. Immensely. Ms Elaina Hyde: That sucks! Well, maybe I can keep you company so you aren't bored! Hastie Lanyon:  Ah, thank you my dear, but there is no need. I'll finish this last page and head off to bed, as you should.

Ms Elaina Hyde:  I'll just sit with you and wait, mkay? *sits across from him, smiling*

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie dipped his head in acceptance, not wanting to be rude and send her away. He then returned to the page he had been reading.* So... how have you been?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  Eh... I'm thinking of taking a break and going home for a few weeks. I feel like I just bother everyone... Plus, I miss Helen when I see Hela...

Hastie Lanyon:  Bother everyone? How so?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  I'm just here, messing things up and making people mad... I let Hela out of her room a bit ago...

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie's eyes were filled with sympathy, but widened in shock when she told him about Hela.* You did what.

Ms Elaina Hyde:  *tears up* she said that she'd let me see Helen...

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie got up and quickly walked around the table before standing next to Elaina.* Elaina, tell me exactly what happened. How did she get out? Where is she now?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  I had a scary thought... That I'd never see Helen again... Hela said she would let me see her, if I let her out. So I did... Then she ran away... Jasper's going to get her, though... It's alright...

Hastie Lanyon:  Why wasn't I told. *He paused looking around the room as if he expected Hela to jump out any moment.* She will come for you, won't she. You forced her back into Helen, she wouldn't hestitate to get her revenge... When did you last see them?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  She might... But I think she got her revenge by tricking me into letting her out.

Hastie Lanyon:  Do you reckon she could still be inside the Society?

Ms Elaina Hyde:  Yes...

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie looked around once more, his face grim, before grabbing Elaina by her arm and pulling her out of the chair.* Come, I dare not risk meeting Hela out here. If we are to meet I will not do so unarmed. *Hastie dragged her out of the library and strode through the darkened hallway.*

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Later in the week, during the night....

Hastie Lanyon: *Night had fallen, and the halls of the Society were dark. Most of the residents were asleep, but a certain doctor was not, and would not be getting a good night's sleep for a while. Hastie was sitting in the library, surrounded by books, candles, and medical papers. It was quite a sight to see for anyone who knew him and his distaste for study. But when necessary, Hastie could put his sharp mind to more than witty remarks and grandeur.*

Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Alice walks buy caring some extra texts she found buried beneath her mattress...the last of her books that she collected during her days of solitude. She pauses at seeing Hastie.*

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie looked up at the sound of footsteps and spotted Alice standing between two bookcases.* Alice?

Hyde without a Jekyll:  Hey Lanyon. *She says sleepily.*

Hastie Lanyon:  Hello my dear, what are you doing up at this hour?

Hyde without a Jekyll:  Just returning some books. *She holds up the pile of books in her arms.* What about you, Dr. Lanyon?

Hastie Lanyon:  In the middle of the night? ... Oh well, just as good a time as any, I suppose... I'm just doing some research, nothing too exciting.

Hyde without a Jekyll:  Research? What on? I may have some books you might need.

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie looked at her for a moment before he looked down at his books and papers and sighed.* I'm... trying to separate Helen from Hela. Undo what she did.

Hyde without a Jekyll:  *She looks back at Hastie kind of shocked. She always thought Lanyon put up with the craziness and acted like a buffer between them and the real world. Never did she think Hasite would involve himself so deeply with in the inner workings...but it does make since...even though Hasties wasn't one of "them", a rogue scientist, he was still their friend and, as Catt had taught her, friends will do anything to help one another.* ...You're trying to separate them?

Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie nodded.* I simply cannot stand by and let her be ruined by that vile creature. 'Most every night after Catt got shot I've spent here.

Hyde without a Jekyll:  Have you talked to them about this? Or anyone for that matter?

Hastie Lanyon:  I have talked about it with Helen and Catt. They... did not agree with my ideology, but I do believe this is the best way to both eradicate Hela and save Helen.

Hyde without a Jekyll:  Eradicate? * Hela was her friend and Catt made it very clear that friends weren't allowed to die. Also the fact that both Helen and Catt disagreed with Hastie did not sit well with her.*

Hastie Lanyon:  Hela is a danger to the Society, and if she cannot be controlled she has to be put down. Imagine what chaos would ensue if word, or worse, shegot out.

Hyde without a Jekyll: * Alice looked down and shuffled her feet.* But doesn't Helen have a say in this? Shouldn't we respect her wishes?

Hastie Lanyon:  Helen would deprive herself of having a life worth living if it meant it would stop Hela from harming anyone. Doesn't she deserve to live?

Hyde without a Jekyll:  *The girl thinks about this for a moment. According to Catt, Helen-- everyone deserves to live...physically at least. * But the girl knew the value of respecting one's desires.* ''If Helen wants to live a life not worth living who am I, who is Hastie, to stop her? ''...But if Hela is hurting Allis--Helen doesn't that mean we should stop her? For Helen's sake? ''However Hela is a friend, and doesn't she deserve to live too? It's not just one person's life hanging in the balance but two. Hela and Helen both deserve to live-- ''--but what kind of life is it if both are imprisoned. One physically and one mentally. ''Neither one want's to give way for the other and neither one wants to die. This is a personal matter that I should avoid. ''Hastie isn't avoiding it. In fact he's elbow deep within this situation! If we do nothing, the out come, good or bad, will be my fault. ''So what do I do, since attempting to avoid this toxic issue is no longer an option?! I know Hen's HJ notes like the back of my hand; I know Mz. Hyde, Dreamer, and Nex were all separated; and I know that the aging gas can erase a Hyde! I have knowledge that Hastie could use!'' But what to do with this knowledge is the real question. If we tell Hastie all of this he could kill Hela-- ''--which isn't an option. ''But if he separates them then they could both live there lives-- ''--but that's against Helen's wishes. ''What about Hela's wishes? If Hela was free from Helen, then they could both do whatever they pleased. ''That is until Hela gets locked up or killed. Everyone at the library meeting, especially Hastie, wanted to kill Hela! The reasons they didn't is: one, Catt told them not to; two, they have some morals; and three, Helen is a part of Hela and by killing Hela you also kill Helen. Helen is the reason Hela is still alive! ''But Catt can protect her! ''"Eradicate" that's what Hastie said! Catt can only do so much! ''So what do I do?! ''I stop the Eradication. ''That means I'm going to have to go elbow deep into this situation to steer Hastie away from murder. ''...*sigh* yah. ''And what about Hela's wishes? ''I'll ask her when Hastie isn't around. ''Wonderful. After a long silence, Alice speaks in a hushed tone.* She does. They both do. Listen, I've been studying up on the HJ process and I'll help you find a cure but on one condition. Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie got a glint in his eyes when Alice told her she'd help, and the promise of a condition did nothing to sway his hope. Perhaps the actual condition would?* What condition?

 Conclusion will be posted next week 

Obtained From
[https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-theroleplayingscientists/role_playing_page_for_pg_64/ Role-playing page for pg. 64!]