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@rbdecepticon17 2 years ago

Hello everyone, I have once again posted this for the lovely Mz. Hyde, so that everyone can enjoy their roleplays.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate, and to those who don't, have an awesome day! X3

-From RB. X3

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Florence Moore • 2 years ago

Morning!

Man, how come I can't think of anything to do for Alicia and Elaina, but I already have two stories written out for Florence and I'm working on more

How????

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Catt Hatter  Florence Moore • 2 years ago

(('Tis the nature of fiction. *dramatic hand wave*))

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Florence Moore  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(This character--

I love him so much. I wanted to use him for months)

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Catt Hatter  Florence Moore • 2 years ago

((Woo! ))

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

(( Helen Jekyll A continuation of the Cookies RP from last week's page:))

Lewis did the only thing he could think to do. He got up, pulled the chair to the side of the room farthest from Hela, turned it to face the wall, and sat down. His back was exposed to her. She couldn't see his face, his eyes. Nothing for her to fear, he hoped. He tried to seem as non-threatening as possible. He didn't so much as speak, as even the sound of his voice had appeared to heighten her anxiety rather than soothe her.

Please take a moment and calm down, Hela, he thought desperately. For your own sake...

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Hela curled into a ball, her eyes squeezed shut and hands pressed to her chest, struggling to lessen the pressure. For what could've an eternity, she laid trembling and panting, an occasional whimper escaping between gasps, but the panic gradually began to ebb away when no harm came to her and not another word was heard from the monster Lewis. Her heart started to resume its usual pace and she took deep breaths to steady herself, staring at the wooden side of her bookshelf. She hadn't noticed how intricate the patterns in the wood were until now.

Suffering is part and parcel to a feeling heart.

The doctor's mantra had come to mind rather unexpectedly and she let out a soft laugh.

Odd timing. Must be the adrenaline, messing with my head.

The floor wasn't very comfortable so she carefully rose to her knees, blinking and swaying for moment.

"I'm... not dead..." She observed aloud, unsure of whom she was addressing. "Or unconscious..."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Dare I speak, or do I risk her passing out like a fainting goat...or worse? wondered Lewis.

He decided to cautiously risk it.

"I'm glad," said Weir softly.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She jerked her head sharply to locate the source of the voice, gazing with a crinkled brow at the back of Lewis's head.

"What the Hell are you doing over there?" Hela asked, her tone puzzled rather than accusing. "Did you... put yourself in time out...?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Weir snickered.

"The thought did cross my mind..." he owned.

"But, no. Not exactly. Simply removed the stimulus which was provoking your anxiety." He still did not turn to face her. "Better now?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Hyde's don't get anxiety." Hela scoffed and pushed herself to her feet. She found if she leaned against the bookshelf she could stand without shaking too badly.

"I'm fine... I think."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Terror, then," countered Lewis. His tone wasn't at all angry, but brooked no nonsense. "May I turn to face you, or will you quite literally have a heart attack?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Knock yourself out... but if you leave that spot, I'm going to throw a book at your head." Hela muttered in reply, a touch offended by his bluntness, and reached for one of the few books that remained on the shelves.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

He turned the chair.

"Are you aware you have a heart condition, Hela?" he asked in dead earnest.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Hela paused, her hand resting on the spine of a particularly thick book. "I've always figured I have something of the sort, yeah..." She glanced at him. "I don't let the doctor out for fun, you know. I try to rest my heart every couple days."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Ah. My...apologies. I was unaware."

A pause.

"You probably ought to have a physical sometime, if you haven't already. Just in case anything else is wrong."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I haven't had one and I don't plan on ever getting one. I don't need some old doctor poking and prodding at me, like I'm some sort of experiment."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hela, everyone gets poked and prodded at a physical," laughed Lewis, "experiment or no. It's the nature of the beast."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Well, that doesn't mean I have to let anyone do that to me!" Hela replied stubbornly. "If they try it, I'll throw a book at their head."

"That is... unless you give me back my knives."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis laughed at the ludicrous amount of chutzpah she displayed.

"Hela, I'm not going to make you get a physical. It's your business whether you die of cancer, not mine."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"You're... not?" A frown began to tug on her lips. "But aren't you supposed to, you know... keep me alive and well so you can help Helen?"

Can they even treat cancer in this time period? She wondered.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I don't know whether you share diseases or no. But I imagine Helen will go in for a physical. Meaning if you don't share them, you'll be on your own. You're not my patient, remember? You made that very clear.

"I just came up here to ask about the biscuits, is all," he explained, with a glance at the plate. "Elise said they were from you. I have to admit, I'm a bit floored. A peace offering's the last thing I expected. But," he said with half a shrug, "I want to you know I appreciate the sentiment, if that's what this is."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Right..."

Hela hugged the book she had chosen to her chest, comforted by the still opened doorway to her right.

"I was hoping you'd get that soon... though I thought I had told Elise to keep quiet about it. It was meant to be a surprise." She managed a faint smile. "Oh well. The important thing is that you can enjoy them now."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Well, only if I move over to the desk," he said with half a laugh, gaze flicking to the plate and back to her. "Would that be amenable to you, Hela?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Hela gave a short nod. "Be my guest..." She did her best to look uninterested, but her eyes were bright and their gaze never left the doctor.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis briefly looked at her as if trying to subtly ascertain something.

He pulled the chair alongside the desk and settled himself. Then he reached over and selected a cookie from the plate. He lifted it to his mouth, just about to take a bite...

...and paused, sensing an odd resonance from the open door.

He lowered the cookie and turned his gaze to the portal, concerned.

"How did that door get here?" he asked Hela, cookie still in hand. "I know it wasn't there before..."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Hela held her breath in anticipation, excitement welling up within her chest... but it soon turned bitter as the cookie moved away from its destination.

Struggling to conceal her dissapointment, she tore her gaze from Lewis and studied the opening. "I don't know. It was just there one day, when the doctor was in control." She answered with a shrug. "I've been keeping it hidden, for obvious reasons."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Charming," he said with a roll of his eyes.

"Understand that I'm not irate, merely annoyed," he clarified. "I'm going to get up and examine the door. I'm not after you in the slightest," he reassured. "Feel free to move to the side of it, or even behind me, if you so desire."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"What if I decide to go through it...?" Hela asked innocently, her lips curling into a smirk. "I doubt you could keep up if I decided to run." Even as she spoke, she had begun to tense up in preparation for a sprint.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"I certainly won't endeavor to stop you."

Must everything be a struggle with you, you bullying hypocrite? You can dish it out all day long, but you certainly can't take it, no...

I show her kindness in deference to her fear and her heart condition, and now it's as if she's trying to provoke me.

He shook his head.

"I imagine you'd likely get partway down the hall before Sozo or Jasper or Kito or someone else nabbed you. Though, if I were you, I wouldn't tax my heart so soon after an episode like the one you just experienced. Still, it is your call. Free will and all."

A pause, wherein he looked at her pointedly.

"I take it the biscuits are not a peace offering, after all."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Her smirk slipped away at his words, replaced with a small, somewhat perplexed frown. "You sound... almost disappointed in me..." She said and approached the desk, resting the book on its surface as she peered quizzically down at Lewis, searching for an answer in his expression. "Did I do something wrong...?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

He tilted his head at Hela, his eyes searching her expression.

He sighed, and, weary, dropped his gaze.

"You know, Hela...I am. Profoundly disappointed." He shook his head. "I can tolerate many things, even murder. But hypocrisy...that's another matter.

"I try to help you--you're recalcitrant.

"I have a spurt of anger--you play the victim.

"I'm kind--you seek to take advantage.

"Were I weak, I've no doubt you'd've slit my throat by now.

"In all these things...you want all the power of an adult, and all the responsibility of a child. You never blame yourself for anything. It's always someone else's fault.

"You're blind, Hela. Blind to yourself and your own role in things.

"And you can dish anger out all day long, but you can't take one whiff of it in return. God forbid I should be human, and slap your hand when you slap me in the face. If you're so fragile, you shouldn't throw stones. Nor should you be surprised when I lob a few back.

"Hypocrisy and short-sightedness, Hela. Damn straight I'm disappointed in you."

His tone perhaps should have been angrier...but it wasn't. It was tired, truthful, almost...sad.

"Do you know what the opposite of love is?" he asked her. "It isn't hate. It's pure indifference. And that's where I'm fast headed with you, Hela." He said it as if it were merely fact, the product of inexorable logic.

"But I'm not quite there just yet."

He looked at the cookie in his hand.

"Is this what you want, darlin'?" he said, holding it up. "For me to be like you? For the both of us to go to Hell together?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I want you to leave me alone and stop ruining everything I've ever tried to accomplish." Hela replied sharply and reached over, snatching a cookie from the plate. A faint memory of something she hadn't even been alive for had begun to stir in her mind and she scowled, brow furrowed in concentration while she tried to exaime it.

"You remind me of Helen's father..." She said at last as the memory faded, taking a bite from the cookie she held. Odds are, Elise didn't prepare this properly. She sighed as she chewed then swallowed. "You haven't acted too much like him, though. Not until now."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I wouldn't know. Never met the man." You don't know how lucky you are I'm actin' like hers and not mine, child...

"And, I'd have left you up here by yourself, were it not for these biscuits," he said, glancing at the plate. "Though what you think you've ever accomplished is a mystery to me. I don't think you'd know what to do with yourself, if you didn't have someone to buck against, bully, or blame."

He chuckled.

"S'pose you're not that special after all, are you?" he reflected. "Ninety-five point six percent chance or no. Just another adolescent, in the end... Convinced I'm the worst thing in your life. Even goin' so far as to project Helen's 'daddy issues' on me. Hah!"

He rose and made his way over to the door, intent on discerning as much as he could about it.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"You never will... so take my word for it, if you can. And you're making an awful lot of assumptions, doctor." She went to take another bite, pausing for a moment to instead glower at Lewis. "Knowing you, you're probably the one with daddy issues, Mr. Random-bursts-of-murderous-rage... You even tried to tear out my throat, for Heaven's sake."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Actually, no. You're mistaking run-of-the-mill anger for something far worse," clarified Lewis, his back turned to her as he examined the new door and its frame. "If I'd meant to tear out your throat, darlin', you'd not be here to sass me right now. I don't do a thing halfway. It was merely a tactic to get you to hush and leave Hastie alone, since you'd not heeded the half-dozen warnings I'd given you." He chuckled. "Worked, too."

He detected a telltale presence on the portal. Beneath those of Hela and Elaina and Elise lay another. It was similar, in a way, to Helen's and Hela's, but also to...Author's.

Bloody f***ing Hell, not another one! his mind screamed as his hands clenched.

The latter action, unfortunately, ruined the cookie he held in his left hand. The sensation of it crumbling brought him back to the moment. He opened his hand to stare at the crumbs in his palm.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"That's the sort of talk that concerns me." Hela grumbled and continued to watch the doctor's turned back. "It's not like you're-"

She didn't finish the thought, watching as he crushed the cookie he held. What on Earth is he doing? She wondered and took a slow step forward. "I don't think the poor pastry deserved such a fate. Did I touch a nerve?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"No, it's... I've detected a presence on the door that bodes ill, is all."

A thought occurred to him.

"How was your biscuit, Hela? Since mine's a bit of a mess."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Good. Too good, if I'm honest." She examined the cookie for a moment, tilting her head. "I'm having trouble believing that Elise made these."

"What sort of presence would be in here? I haven't felt anything and I've been stuck in this room for days."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"As I understand it, Alicia made these because Elise wanted her to. Don't worry, though. She did put the serum in, doubtless when Alicia wasn't looking. Say, how many of these would I have to eat to turn, do you think?" he asked with a grin, gazing from her to the crumbs in his hand and back.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"That explains why they're edible."

Her tone grew colder at his question. "How about you eat a few more to find out, hm? Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction should bring you back."

Though there isn't enough for him to change, at least he might get some pains from it.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis looked at her as if considering, then gave a knowing grin.

"Fair enough," he said, dumping the crumbs into his mouth and swallowing.

He took another cookie from the plate and bit into it with a distinct crunch. He followed suit with the rest, eating a total of six in front of Hela, the seventh being hers alone.

He looked at her and shrugged his shoulders, a smug smile on his lips.

"Shouldn't something be happening by now, darlieeugh," he broke off, wincing. He put his weight on his cane and a hand on the desk to steady himself.

"O God..." he muttered, breathing heavily. "Oh, Hell..."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Hela stood silently, crossing her arms over her chest and chewing the inside of her cheek, a flicker of surprise crossing her expression. He's actually doing it.

She began to fidget. Surely he's not dumb enough to... The sight of him in pain promptly silenced the thought.

Her lips spread into a toothy smile.

"Oh Hell, yes! She exclaimed and let out a laugh, giddy with the rush of emotions that overcame her. "It's working... My God, I did it!" She laughed again, running her hands through her hair. "I can't believe this... you... you actually ate... a bunch of cookies with the serum in it..."

Breathless and still beaming, she held out what remained of her own cookie. "Would you like one more? To speed the process up? A few bites out of it won't make a difference and the change isn't so bad when it goes by fast!"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

In a blur of motion, the last remnant of cookie was snatched from her hand and consumed.

Crumbs and spittle fell onto the desk as Weir leaned over it, heaving for breath, his neatly combed hair dangling forward, out of order, as he sweated profusely.

"Bloody f***ing Hell..." he gasped out through clenched teeth.

Shaking and shivering, he fell forward onto the desk, clinging for dear life, his muscles taut and trembling, his hands white to the very knuckle.

"Hela..." he rasped out, more of a croak than a voice.

He turned his head feebly to look at her, his eyes dilated so much there was only a thin rim of green, the rest utterly black. His hair was disheveled, darker--or was that simply a trick of the light, the play of shadow? It was difficult to say.

"I knew..." he said hoarsely, voice like gravel being raked.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

It was odd, watching Lewis tremble and curse, seeing the one whom she feared so much writhe in pain. Quietly, Hela wondered how his other half would look and act, curiously searching for any changes.

"Oh? And what was it that you knew, good doctor?" She grinned, having recovered from her surprise at his sudden movement.

He's still fast as ever. The thought concerned her more than she'd like to admit to herself.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"I knew...I..."

Suddenly he was up from the desk, cane still in hand, and had whirled around behind her, bad foot and all.

"...shouldn't have had those other half-dozen biscuits on the way up here," he said, voice completely normal. "Heh heh." He patted her twice on the head, then let himself fall to lean back and lounge in the desk chair, completely at ease, cane across his lap.

"Had you goin', though, didn't I?" he surmised with the grandest of grins.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She could've sworn her heart skipped a beat, turning to face him with her arms raised to protect herself, flinching away from his touch.

Bewildered, Hela stared at the grinning man reclining before her, letting her arms drop to her sides.

"You... weren't actually...?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Nope," he confirmed, beaming, the look in his eyes sly as ever. "I've had nearly a baker's dozen of those serum-laced biscuits without changing a whit."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

For a moment, the color drained from her face and she stood motionless, eyes clouding with emotion.

"Why did you do it?" She asked, wounded, confused.

He had tricked her. He only pretended to be changing. She had been so overjoyed, so hopeful- and he just snatched it all away.

A sudden burst of passion overcame her and the color came rushing back as she seized the novel from the desk, lifting it and lunging towards the doctor, aiming to bring it crashing down so she could smack the smug look off Lewis's face.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Because, Hela," he informed her, grabbing the novel and her arm to pull her past him, her own momentum sending her to the floor, "you tried to trick me. So I tricked you. As I've said before," he reminded Hela, turning the chair to face her, "with me, you'll get back what you give." He smirked. "You're lucky it's not tenfold."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

She stumbled and fell with a short cry, her vision rapidly blurring with the moisture in her eyes.

It's not fair.

"D*** you." She muttered, pushing herself upright with one arm while the other brushed away tears. She was careful to keep her back to Lewis.

I don't need him teasing me anymore, especially not about this.

She sniffled softly, hopefully quietly enough to go unnoticed. What's wrong with me today?

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis's smirk vanished, replaced by a genuine smile, one of fondness and elation.

Hela...is actually crying.

Normally, it's Helen, if anyone.

Bleedover at last!

And so it begins...

Truthfully, he had at times feared she'd be a lost cause. Not so now. Not anymore.

He kept silent, not wishing to upset the flow of Hela's emotions.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Nothing to say, sir?" Hela grumbled, trying to swallow back the ache in her throat. "I thought someone with a doctor's degree would have more witty comments."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I'm not going to kick you when you're down, Hela." His voice was soft, compassionate. "You may hate me, but I do still care for you, patient or no," he confessed.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"It's never stopped you before." She pointed out with a growl, snorting at his next comment. "And why the bloody Hell would you care for me? I'm a threat to what you hold most dear!"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Hela...one of these days, you'll put the pieces together. And you'll understand. You may still think me a fool for it, but at least you'll know..."

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Setae • 2 years ago

Don't really celebrate Easter, but I am glad the Easter celebration exists, when we get a week long holiday around it. And chocolate eggs. It's a nice shape for candy.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Setae • 2 years ago

Second that! Do it for the lack of school and excuse to have brunch!

...but does one really need an excuse to have brunch? *purrs about bagels and loxs*

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Setae  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

* starts purring as well.*

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Elaina Hyde  Setae • 2 years ago

I had to sit through church and the strange stories about water in the sky and I was so confused and bored

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Setae  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

I'm sorry you had to go through that. I always found church mind numbingly boring as well, no matter the holiday.

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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

((Thank you RB! And Happy Easter to you too!))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(You're very welcome, fam. X3)

(How many easter eggs did you get? I got two medium ones! x3)

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Catt Hatter  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

(I, suspect I'll get as many as I buy. •^•

Did get a nice card from my grandparents though!)

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RBDECEPTICON17  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(Awwwh. X3)

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Catt Hatter  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

((Yeah.))

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MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(I cooked a corndbeef roust, baked a pan of brownies with home made fudge glaze on top, and I made ice-cream, that was my easter.)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Sounds fun! Home made ice cream is delicious. ))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(It sure is our ice cream maker makes up to four quarts so there's a lot leftover.)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Awesome! What kind of machine do you use?))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

(It's an old electric one from the 70s we got from goodwill, it's an upgrade from the cheep tiny one we had to crank by hand.)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Cool! Do you have a picture? I love old tech. :D ))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(It's not that impressive looking, but if you like old technology I'll have to take some photos of my dad's phonograph collection. We got some Edisons, some Victrolas, both cylinder and disks players, we also got a player piano, and some old toys.)

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

(( 8D Oh my goodness gracious, be still my history nerd heart! <3 Edisons! Victrolas! Cylinders!!!!!))

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Aaaaahhh! 8D Those sound amazing! And yes, I would love to see pictures of those!

I mean, if it's no trouble. ^^' ))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(I'll have to ask my dad but I'm sure he'll let me take pictures, he loves showing off his toys.)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(( XD Eeeeee! I can't wait! Thank you!!! ))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

(I Gottem)

(I hope this is alright )

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

(( 8D Eeee! They're gorgeous! Thank you!! ))

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Fantastic! Thank you so much! 8D))

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MillieGriffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(If I could figure out how to post video, I'd show them playing for you. That is if you don't mind slightly raisest/sexest songs that were not considered inappropriate at the time.)

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Jekyll1886  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((I don't mind, though I don't know how others may feel. To my mind, it'd be a window onto people's worldviews in times past.))

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((I think if you put a disclaimer about the musical content, people [at least, the decent sort] would understand. It is history after all, things change over time.))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(That might work... still don't know how I'm going to post it though.)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((If you have a YouTube account you could upload it there, and then post a link to the video here. I'd recommend setting your phone down for it though, so nothing touches the microphone.))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(Okay, while I'm here you want to RP?)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Sure, I guess. Who did you want to meet?))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(*filps through the character list* I guess Catt Hatter...?)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Sounds good! Where did you want to run into her?

She sometimes is in the garden, taking care of her tea plants and herbs. She can also be found in the library, kitchen, main auditorium, or on a street corner near the Blackfog Bazaar performing her magic show for money. ))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

( we can do the garden)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Okay. Catt & Millie meet in the garden. You want any plot stuff to happen or just casual chatter? Any direction you want their story to head?

Also, it's getting late where I am. Mind if we run the scene tomorrow?))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(Yeah we can do it tomorrow, and there is sort of a plot since dr. Weir already suggested she seek out Catt Hatter but I want them to meet by chance.)

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

((Cool! Feel free to kick us off.

Is there anything else I should know before we start?))

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

(That's it I think)

Millie came into the garden pulling a little red wagon of potted fruit plants trying to find a place to plant them until the exhibition. She was wondering if there was a spot near the tea trees she likes to pick leaves for her tea when no ones around.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago • edited

Rounding a corner, she saw someone in a large top hat and a light brown jacket whose back was turned as they watered the tea trees, and other herbs. The stranger was humming to herself as she worked.

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Something about the stranger struck Millie's nistalgea, she kind of reminded her of the mad hatter... or was it the fourth doctor...? Without realizing it she drove hercart towards a pothole and one of the wheels got caught. "Oh, Smeggin' hell!" She declared trying to pull the wagon out without tipping over her plants.

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Huh?" The stranger turned at the exclamation, pulled from her thoughts. She walked over to help with the cart. "Need a hand?"

The girl's blue eyes scanned Millie curiously. "I don't think we've met, have we?"

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Referring to the offer of help, " That's okay, I got this." She picked up the whole wagon and set it down away from the hole(the not lazy way)

Referring to the other question, Millie took a good look at the stranger's face.

definitely like the mad hatter from Alice in Wonderland

"No, I don't believe we have, but then again I am rather new here." She held out her hand for her with a smile, " Millie Griffin, Genetic Microbiologist."

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Catt Hatter  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago

"Catt Hatter," the girl said, taking the offered hand with a bright smile. "Quantum-temporal Fluxdisplacementologyst. Nice to meet you!"

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MillieGriffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

(Sorry I've been taking so long with these, I've been juggling this and another RP with real life work.)

Millie's eyes widened and so did her smile. " Oh! I've heard of you from Dr. Weir tells me that you can loop through time. You must tell me about it, it must be fascinating!"

(Understand if you don't want to continue, sorry)

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Happy Easter/Awesome Day to everyone! I got to dye some eggs with family. That brought back childhood memories...))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Awesome! Dying eggs was always fun.

Today, I'm supposed to mow the side lawn and clear it from branches. Gotta love a holliday, right? ^^'

What colours/methods did you use for the eggs?))

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

((A Paas brand dye kit. So creative, I know... XD))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((Hey, as long as it works, right? :D ))

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(( HenryRoseQuartz Elaina Hyde Helen Jekyll Miss-Dreamerkat : Continuation of the Infirmary Party RP, with the last four posts:))

HenryRoseQuartz Jekyll1886 • 2 days ago

Ah thank you, the blood of the fallen ( He holds his glass up to the light. )

Tasty!

Elise Hyde HenryRoseQuartz • 2 days ago

Elaina didn't take a drink, nuzzling Helen happily. Her stomach growled again and she shushed it jokingly.

Helen Jekyll Elise Hyde • a day ago

Helen cupped her hands around her glass, closing her eyes and trying to focus on relaxing.

You seem rather out of sorts...

"I am perfectly fine, just a little tired." She mumbled softly before taking a sip. "Since when did you care about me anyways...?"

Jekyll1886 Helen Jekyll • a day ago

Lewis laughed at Rosy's statement and at Elaina's shushing, then took a sip of his own drink.

He noticed Helen mumbling to herself.

"Pay 'er no mind," advised Weir in a casual aside. "Eat. Drink. Relax. Worry about your troubles tomorrow." He took a swig.

((I believe either Kito or Rosy is next!))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Kito sat to the side awkwardly in a way. He just sat there legs to his chest, head resting on his knees just calmly observing.

(I don't know what happened during the last one since no one mentioned me, so can someone explain?)

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

((Honestly, not too much has happened. Dr. Rose brought snacks, and Lewis just poured/distributed wine for anyone who wanted some. Would Kito like any?))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(Thank you. He'd probably refuse because of the smell.)

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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

((Ah, that makes sense. He's still welcome to the food, though, if he cares to.))

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(Yeah food he'd gladly take after thoroughly sniffing it)

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HenryRoseQuartz  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

( Sparkling chocolate eyes wander to the awkward masked guest. )

That applies to you too dear! Come on and have some of our nibbles!

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Miss-Dreamerkat  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Kito looked up and stood up, pins and needles shooting up his legs as he walked over to him.

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Elaina Hyde  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

Elaina glanced at the tray of food nervously and took a cracker.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

Kito looked at suspiciously unsure whether or not to trust it.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

( He nods encouragingly. )

Go on, it's safe!

( He picks up one of the phyllo triangles and nibbles on it as proof. )

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Miss-Dreamerkat  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago

Kito nodded and his mask seemed to separate and he nibbled on the sandwhich.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

He didn't recognize anything on the tray of food except for the sandwhich. He took it and sniffed it to make sure it wasn't poisoned.

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Helen Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago

"By 'troubles', you mean the awful hangover that'll be waiting for me in the morning, right?" Helen inquiered with a soft laugh, drinking lightly from her glass once more. Her demons were easy to ignore with wine in hand and friends all around. There was even food, if she felt hungry later.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"That, too," admitted Lewis. "Though if you drink enough water along the way, it shouldn't be too bad..."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Oh, don't worry. Pain is a good thing." Helen assured him. "Keeps the monster at bay, since she's not too fond of it."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Weir sighed.

"That kind of talk, Helen--that thinking, that label of 'monster'--isn't good in the long run."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen frowned faintly. "It isn't? Why not?" She asked, taking a sip of wine.

It's not like it hurts Hela's feelings.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Because, darlin', whether you like it or not...Hela is you. And negative self-talk never helped anyone." He sipped his wine.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"I... guess that makes sense. I just figured if she's going to call herself that, why shouldn't I? Referring to her by name tends to bring unwanted attention."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Then call her your counterpart, or your other half. Neutral terms, you see? Besides, if callin' her a monster feeds her ego, you don't want to do that, do you?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"No, I don't." She was quiet for a moment then spoke in a more cheery tone. "I'll try and remember that, Lewis."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I'm glad." He smiled.

"By the by, Lanyon's workin' on the 'secret ingredient' problem, if you catch my drift," he informed her in a low whisper. "So that ought not be an issue, before long."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

She stared blankly at him. Secret ingredient?

"I don't understand what you mean." Helen whispered back. "Is Hastie working with you?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"The, ahm, more addictive component of the serum, shall we say..." he whispered, not wishing to speak the word "opium" aloud, in the interest of maintaining confidentiality.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"You know the ingredients in my formula?" She asked, her voice raising in volume.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Have no worries," Lewis reassured. "That particular ingredient," he clarified, keeping his volume low, "was identifiable by scent to me. And explains in great measure how you fell into your current predicament. My hope is that providing you with that ingredient alone will stave off your physiological need for the serum. Unless your formula calls for other addictive substances of which I'm unaware."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen grimaced and turned her head aside. "No, there's only the one." She informed him softly. "I'm sorry, if I had been smarter about all of this..." Trailing off, she chose to take another drink of wine rather than finish her thought.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Helen, there's no need to apologize; you'll get no judgment from me. My dimension's potion had no such substance in it, and still Henry Jekyll fell in thrall to it." He shook his head. "Heady stuff. No one who'd seen it up close could possibly blame you. You know..." he reflected softly, "I do wonder if maybe there's another similarity as well. Will you mind if I ask you something personal?"

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen finished off her glass and shook her head. "I won't mind. You're here to help, after all, and you've been kind enough to keep silent about certain things." She looked back over to him. "I trust you."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

He smiled, genuinely touched.

"Thank you.

"Right, so, my dimension's Jekyll...had problems before he ever touched a drop of the stuff. Don't get me wrong; he hid them well. He seemed very respectable, very on top of things. But, underneath...not even his closest friends knew how badly he was hurting. That he sometimes didn't see meaning in life. But he went on, putting one foot in front of the other. Felt like a hypocrite doing so, too.

"The thing is...once he had the potion...once he knew what it did...sometimes, when he was feeling very low, he'd take it just so he could stop feeling...all that. It was a way to...well..."

He sighed, trying to remember the words used.

"He said that taking the potion was a way to stop being himself without killing himself. He feared suicide might sadden his friends."

He regarded Helen, thinking how to phrase it delicately.

"Is that...at all similar?" he asked.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Feeling rather numb, Helen nodded, grasping the stem of her glass tight enough for her knuckles to turn white.

Thoughtlessly, she moved to take a swing and felt a twinge of panic at the sight of the emptied glass.

Of all the times to run out of wine.

"I think so. In a way. Some of it." She inwardly groaned. Why couldn't she just speak? "There's some things that don't fit, but... yes. Yeah."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Weir noticed the knuckles, the numbness, the attempt to numb feelings further with the unfortunately empty glass.

Helen spoke.

Lewis nodded.

"That's...often the case. You're not alone there." He held her gaze meaningfully. "Remember that."

He swallowed audibly.

"Others have been through it before; they know your pain. And came out to see daylight on the other side."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Again, Helen bobbed her head.

"There are always survivors..." She agreed, running her finger along the inside of her glass.

"Only, there seem to be so many more who perish in the night."

She sucked on her finger for a moment and let out a sigh when she tasted nothing but her own skin.

"Sometimes I wonder if they're the lucky ones."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Don't we all..." admitted Lewis.

A sigh.

"Sadly, practicality must be our god. We can only go from where we are. Play the hand we're dealt, the best we can. And death sometimes just isn't in the cards, personal feelings be damned." He shook his head. "Not if we care for our loved ones, anyway."

He looked a little brighter as he addressed her next:

"I will say, it does get better. You'll still have low moments, but they won't be as often nor as long. Nor as deep, if you're lucky."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Helen regarded him with a sort of detached curiosity.

"You seem to know an awful lot about all of this." She remarked without a hint of humor. "Is it personal experience or observations of others that have made you so wise?"

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Both," he said simply. There was a weight of years behind his eyes.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

"Ah." Her gaze softened and she placed a hand on his leg. "I'm sorry, Lewis. For life being so awful." She thought for a moment before adding, "You're a good man."

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Thank you, Helen." He placed a hand atop hers and blinked rapidly, eyes moist. He found he couldn't speak further.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Kito looked up at Helen and smiled, at least she was happy.

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Setae • 2 years ago

Apropos of Easter, I just found this:

https://m.tapastic.com/epis...

I think I headcannon this explanation for Easter eggs.

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Elaina Hyde  Setae • 2 years ago

It won't work :T

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Setae  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

I know >~<

The site shut down just when I posted the link.

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Elaina Hyde  Setae • 2 years ago

Wow

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Setae  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago

Yep. But it should be working now.

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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I wouldn't call it that. I'm never out long enough to refuse more than a meal or two." Helen had inwardly winced at her friend's tone, beginning to play with his hair. It was a solid plan, wasn't it?

"It might not seem like the best way to do things, but it really is helping."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Still!" Catt exclaimed. "Don't you miss being able to taste Rachel's yummy cooking?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen flushed faintly. "I-I guess so... I just want to be able to help keep everyone safe."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"I know you do." They were getting close to exit, the soft glow of the orbiting lights just visible past the bookshelves.

"It just worries me that you think you have to, damage yourself in order to do it."

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

"How else would I be able to?" Helen frowned, sounding puzzled. "I am fighting myself, after all. I'm bound to get a few bumps and bruises. And I'm more than happy to get them, if it means stopping her."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Catt stopped.

"As far as I can understand it, a Hyde is the "darker side" or repressed parts of a person. So what benefit is there to damaging the good part?" she sighed. "Your intent is noble, but I would rather not see you deliberately harming yourself to accomplish it."

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited

Helen opened her mouth to protest but held herself back, letting out a sigh instead.

She couldn't say that she won't hurt herself again -there was no way she could keep a promise like that- but she didn't want to continue debating over this all either. Seeing her friend was a rare treat and there was no telling when they could speak again.

So, in the end, "I'm sorry, Catt." was all she could think to say as she stood before the hatted girl, too ashamed to meet her eyes.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Helen heard a clank, and before she could look up, she found herself wrapped in a tight embrace.

"I know, I'm sorry too. For bringing down the mood. I know you're doing your best."

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen felt tears form in her eyes and hugged her friend back. "Oh, please, please don't blame yourself... It's not your fault, you were only concerned about my wellbeing." She squeezed her tighter for a moment. "You always are, just like you're always there for me."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"A-and I'll always do my best t-to be!" Catt tried to keep the emotion out of her voice, but it betrayed her with it's stammering and shaking tone.

Neither of them knew how long they stayed like that, but eventually the moment had to end.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"I don't know what I'd do without a friend like you, Catt..." Helen mumbled as she finally released her from the embrace. "You're strong and brave and loyal and... and I can't lose you... So, stay safe, okay?" A flicker of a smile appeared. "As your elder, I forbid you to get into any more trouble."

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

"O-okay." Catt chuckled as she dried her eyes, picking up the lantern. "I'll do my best." She led the way past the bookcases and back into Helen's office. It felt small compared to the vast darkness of the Hatt.

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

Helen nodded her thanks then sucked in a deep breath, letting it out softly as she glanced around her room. One door was still locked and closed and the other still hidden behind the bookshelf...

"How did you get in here?" She asked curiously and sat on the edge of her bed.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

Catt waved her hand tiredly through the air.

"Magic."

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"You didn't strike me as a magician." Helen smiled and wrapped her arms around herself. "Well, you'll have to tell me about it some time. For now... get some sleep, okay?"

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago

I don't? Cat wondered. Maybe Helen hadn't heard of her street performance act.

"Okay. You get some rest too, okay?" She paused. "W-would you like a lullaby, o-or something to help you sleep?"

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago

"No thank you, I think I'll be alright." She yawned softly and rubbed one eye. "All that dancing really wore me down."

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RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

(Over here, Setae! X3)

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

(Im here! Gawd, okay, lets do this.)

It's nice for change, isn't it? *Henry smiles and takes another drag of the cigarette* Actually, I could go for a round two once I finish this.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

-Hyde chuckles and quickly crushes his own cigarette with ease between his finger and thumb, before throwing it onto the ground-

I'm certain that I can handle a couple more rounds, my dear doctor~

-The madman purrs out in a challenging and teasing tone, as he turns over into his side, allowing one of his hands to run under the sheets and over his counterpart's chest and stomach-

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

* Jekyll stubs his cigarette against the wall* No patience with you at all, is there?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

Patience~?

-The madman chuckles as his hand goes lower beneath the sheets-

I don't need patience when I know that you want it too, my dear doctor~

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

* The doctor lets out a small gasp of pleasure* You know me better than I know myself sometimes.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

Wasn't that the idea in the first~? -The madman jokes as he gently and teasingly strokes the doctor's...well you know- XD

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

* Dr. Jekyll utters a series of sounds and words that cannot be replicated due to younger viewers*

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

-And Hyde does thing to the good doctor, that I cannot write for you all, due to the fact that I would probably get in trouble for doing so...also because kids- XD

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

(Oh lord)

* The end result is that the esteemed doctor pulls a very weird face.*

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

-The term is 'The O Face' but it is quite the beautiful sight in the madman's eyes...though the result in his hands is a messy one- XD

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

* Jekyll suggested Hyde be the first to take a shower, while he tried to forget their shared memory of his O Face. He wondered if Hyde finding it beautiful counted as a serious case of narcissism.*

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RBDECEPTICON17  Setae • 2 years ago

(I think we can call that a job well done, Astrid. -Pats you on the back- X3)

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Setae  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

(I agree. XP)

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(( The Fox ))

It was now nearly May, and Lewis had healed completely--as much as he was going to, anyway. He still had to brace his bum foot against his cane, but this was nothing new, and he got along fine.

The days had settled into a pleasantly reassuring routine. Breakfast with Malemi in the morning, then making his rounds at the Society, then back home for a change of clothes and some conversation before he went out for his evening job. Sometimes this last was in a medical capacity at The Velvet Orchid; others, it was slipping into a fancy party and selling his wares. Not only had his finances turned the corner, he was actually making bank.

Other beings like Khoros didn't seem to have found Malemi or the flat. And Sterling's silver flask still sat in its place, to the side of the door. The dead man had yet to return.

Lewis considered Malemi a friend. He and Kito were the only two beings in this dimension who'd ever put themselves directly in the line of fire for him, a fact Weir'd not soon forget. Despite this, there was one thing Lewis requested of his flatmate. And that was to leave him alone while he slept, bed curtains drawn, even if it sounded as if he were having a nightmare.

"Can't tend my patients properly if I don't get a full night's sleep," he'd explained with a laugh. "Good or bad."

Malemi himself was free to come and go as he pleased, just as Weir was.

One day, over afternoon tea, Lewis brought up an idea he'd been toying with for some time.

"Say, Malemi," he said, "I'm considering throwing a party. Either here, or at the Society, or perhaps booking out La Rose Vivante. What do you think? Would you come?"

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi opened his eyes lazily as he bathed in the sun at the kitchen window. Having a place to stay was nice. He didn't have to constantly fight for a bed to lie in and he had Lewis to keep company with. He honestly never thought it would happen, but he began to feel happier, more content with life.

He was still getting used to it however. Every once in awhile, he grew strange and volatile, stepping back into a more defensive state of mind. But moments like those were growing to be more infrequent, which made him a little proud. Being able to trust someone was a pleasant feeling to have, and he cherished it.

He had his own corner to lie in, stealing the cushions from the sofa to make his bed with. Around it was a blanket provided by Weir, wrapping around the bed and adding extra padding to the thing. He slept there for the most part, though he occasionally slipped into Weir's room and slept at the foot of the bed.

Some nights, he didn't even sleep, instead, choosing to stand guard and watch over Weir. He watched for any malicious presence that may come, though it was unlikely to happen. If Lewis had a nightmare, he watched from a distance, hoping that his presence helped if at all.

He didn't venture outside very often, only going out to establish that he, in fact, was still around and was not hiding...much. Despite his efforts, he knew that they were aware of his absence and took note of it. How this would effect his interactions with them in the future, he didn't fully know, but he knew he would have to confront it at some point.

He turned an ear towards Lewis, lazily opening his eyes. He sniffed thoughtfully

" I think you should do as you please. As for me, I don't think I'd be very welcome regardless of where it happens. I can't imagine many would want to see me, considering what I am. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Hmm..." Lewis mulled the matter over as he munched on a tea biscuit.

"I'm more inclined to have it here or at the Rose. So many things tends to go wrong at the Society; I swear it's a chaos vortex. I wouldn't invite anyone who couldn't handle your presence, though. Real friends, or good acquaintances who could become friends--that's whom I'd have attend. If they have a problem with you, they have a problem with me...and will be off the list."

He paused, then chuckled.

"I simply want everyone to have a good time--myself included. No babysitting, no violence, no crisis management, no putting out fires..." He smiled. "Just a fine, fun evening with friends."

He briefly imagined some of the heavy drinkers accidentally smashing into his chemical apparatus upstairs, followed by a literal fire consuming the residence.

"I think I could probably get the Rose at a discount," Weir decided. "They could certainly use the business. Perhaps work something out with the acting manager... Griffin killed the last one, did you know? Poor sod." He shook his head.

"In any case, if I book the whole restaurant--private party--you could certainly come, if you liked. The staff are good about keeping secrets...for me, anyway."

((I have something in mind that could potentially happen here in the apartment as well, now or at any time. I would need to invite/tag HJ for it, if you're okay with that.))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi laughed, smiling to himself.

" Oh, your Society. The place has to be cursed. I couldn't imagine anything else that makes that place as unfortunate as it is. "

He stood up, letting his tail stretch out its full length. He jumped from the window seal and trotted over, swinging his tail happily. At the table, he took a biscuit and crushed it between his teeth. He listened closely as Weir continued speaking.

" Well Weir, be prepared to lose a lot of friends, for I am problem on legs, and I cause problems everywhere I go. " He teased. Of coarse, he wouldn't cause any unwanted problems, though he quietly wondered what sort of people Lewis knew that didn't think twice seeing a creature like him.

He paused at the Griffin comment. He opened his mouth to speak but decided against it. Whoever this Griffin was, he certainly ought stay out of his sight.

Finishing his biscuit, he looked up at Lewis.

" I'll come, if anything, I don't see why not. If your friends are as you say, I have no problem going. Though I'd imagine it takes quite a bit of money convincing a waiter he didn't just see a vision of hell. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis laughed at Malemi's assessment of the Society.

"It would explain a lot, wouldn't it?" he admitted.

To the teasing, he half-jokingly replied:

"Don't we all?"

He did notice the pause when he mentioned Griffin, but decided to come back round to that subject later.

Lewis sipped his tea as Malemi agreed to come.

"I'm glad to hear it. And, not to worry: If the staff can turn a blind eye to some of the other things which go on at the Rose--and the Orchid--we ought to do just fine..."

He smiled, drank more tea, then turned to another matter.

"Say, I got the feeling you wanted to ask about Griffin. I'd be happy to tell you anything I know."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

He blinked. Frowning, he avoided Weir's gaze. His ears tucked back, his tail lashing from side to side.

" It's nothing. Nothing I wish to discuss. "

He growled under his breath. Would this even make sense? Shifting around, he spoke hesitantly.

" I'm not happy about this Griffin. I'm tempted just to hunt him down and take him where he stands... "

Snorting irritably, he moved away from the table and jumped back onto the window seal.

" But never mind that...What do you plan to do at this gathering? Hopefully we won't spend out entire time there standing around talking... "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"I'm not happy about him, either," confessed Weir. "But it's untenable for him to go missing at this juncture, so the point's moot," he said with a shrug.

"As for the gathering, I'm certain there will be some talking; there usually is, at these things. But I'll ensure there's music, too. I plan on eating and drinking and dancing, maybe singing or even fornicating, if things go that way--just a good time, really. Would this be your first party, Malemi?"

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi huffed to himself, letting the growing anger leave him. This was going to be a day with no drama, its best he keep it that way.

He listened to the list of activities with mild interest. They were all things that men do and he didn't feel surprised. He supposed he could try and engage in these things, but he probably wouldn't be very good at it, being inhuman and all.

He chuckled at the question and sat up speaking in a sardonic tone.

" Oh no, Weir. We beasts throw parties all the time. Khoros brought snacks and I brought cigars. You may not know it, but I am a every experience party host. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

Weir laughed with him.

"Point, point.

"Hm...

"What would you do, for fun? Ever try catnip?" he joked good-naturedly.

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He thought for a moment before answering.

" I don't remember doing much for fun...Kind of hard for one to have fun when your fighting for your next meal. The closest I got was hunting, but that was more satisfaction than fun. "

He narrowed his eyes at Lewis and snarled playfully.

" Ha ha. How very clever Lewis. "

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Mind if I post a brief thing and then we bring HJ/Emerson in?))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( Not at all, Go ahead! )

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Mm... Hunting can be fun, I'll own. Or, at least, satisfying. As you say. Fulfills a particular--"

He stopped, sensing a peculiar presence approaching.

Well now. This ought to be interesting...

"I do believe we're about to have a guest," said Lewis, brows raised, as he looked from the door to Malemi. "Or potentially even flatmate, if he doesn't flee."

He rose, and pushed in his chair.

"I do apologize in advance."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi narrowed his eyes as a strange feeling came over him. He tucked his ears back, his fur rising slightly.

" No, don't apologize. Let them in..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

Though the presence was peculiar it was not foreign. An old, familiar soul drifted up the steps to Weir's humble flat as the afternoon sun spilled upon the face of the building. Light rays slipped under the door and crept along the outer banks of the shadows illuminating the dancing dust. Just as the beams had penetrated the threshold so did another being.

Stepping through the door like an unwanted breeze, in blew an average looking man. His clothes were plain and his waistcoat straightened with pride. Locking eyes with Lewis, his face split into a grin and the man sung out in joy.

"~I'm home, love!~"

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis laughed out loud.

"Hello, Emerson!"

He's oddly chipper...

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((I figure it's Malemi, Sterling, Weir for turn order.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(Sounds good to me! :D )

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi could barely move from where he was. A loud rumble came from his throat as his tail lashed viciously. His eyes were intense with anger.

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The Fox  The Fox • 2 years ago

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

However something about the man was unnatural. Not only had he passed through the unopened door, unphased by the solid barrier but he also wasn't entirely...

there.

The prancing particles in the air did not miss a beat when moving towards him--through him. Even the glowing outline of the exit could be seen behind the man, his body not quite as opaque as Weir once knew it to be. But the cracked smile on his face and the wide intense eyes that bored into Lewis's own, spoke another story. Physically was not the only way Emerson had deteriorated.

"Oh!" Sterling's gaze shifted to the black furry creature that was creating a guttural noise, "You never struck me as a cat person!"

He studded the beast a moment longer, noting it's size and disproportionate features, "...or is a dog? Mutated perhaps?" He pondered a bit more before readdressing his most gracious host with a shrug and a smile, "None the less I see that you're still keeping odd company. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

((Jekyll1886

And I think that'll be my last post for the night! I'll be on in the morning and ready to continue! :DDD ))

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis looked troubled. Emerson's concern for him struck him as terribly odd. Worrisome, even.

"Sterling, are you..."

Of course he's not feeling alright, he's bally well dead!

"You seem a bit...less yourself than usual." To say the least.

"What's happened? Where've you been?"

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

((The Fox And I think that'll be it for me, too, for tonight! I look forward to continuing with you both tomorrow! ^_^ ))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi inched off the window seal, never taking his eyes off of Emerson. Finally landing onto the floor, he eked out tense words.

" Who is this Weir... "

He flexed his claws into his palm, trying to keep from clawing into the floor beneath him. He began to channel his tension into his power, ready to strike if need be. Inside, he could feel beneath the tension, defiance held his heart.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

Emerson had just parted his lips to speak when the cat creature had uttered a question. His words died on his tongue, mouth slightly ajar, and eyes wide staring in shock.

It was impossible to tell what stunned him more, the fact the beast could speak or that it couldsee him.

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Ah. My apologies," said Lewis, having forgotten to introduce them properly.

"Malemi, this is Emerson Sterling."

He turned to the spectral newcomer.

"Emerson, Malemi."

He gave voice to a thought:

"Apparently, you can see each other. That's...unusual, to say the least," he observed, not sure quite what to make of it.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

He stayed where he was, holding back a snarl. His tail stopped lashing and started to curl around his body with feigned composure.

" You forget Lewis, I'm am lord of all before me. You should be surprised if I didn't see him. "

He offered a smile, though it was more a baring of teeth and spoke to Emerson.

" So EMERSON... What are you doing here? "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi, as the beast was named, was the cold water Emerson needed to shake his shock. Crossing his arms he glared at arrogant crocodile bird, the creature's ego so big he could not see the jaws of danger in which he sat.

"Well, my lord," Emerson sardonically smirked, "I am here to see the king of this castle, not some underling. I've had some time to think about my ...current predicament and have been enlightened with a few Epiphanies."

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Fair," admitted Lewis to Malemi. I oughtn't be surprised one such as he can see the dead...

Sterling spoke.

If I'm a king, this is rather a shoddy castle, Weir reflected.

"Malemi's no underling," Lewis countered quickly, neutrally. "But, pray tell...what 'epiphanies' have you experienced?" he wondered, tilting his head at the man.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi would've leapt at Emerson had Lewis not spoken out for him. He muttered sourly to himself, his anger still burning inside his chest. Going to the table, he took another biscuit, crunching on it loudly.

His back was turned to Emerson in an attempt to calm down. He listened to Lewis and Sterling talk as he cursed the specter under his breath.

" Rat..."

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

"Lewis," he continued to eye the unusual creature, "did you think to buy a flycatcher only to return home and discover you purchased a maggot?" Emerson snorted but he quickly waved his hand dismissing the matter, "However that is exactly why I'm here, you see!" His gaze refocused on Lewis and a grin played upon his lips, "You are going to help me by letting me help you!"

((

And I do apologize for Emerson he's a jerk. Feel free to try to tackle him or mock him! But note he cannot interact with anything physical in the world, unfortunately, otherwise he would have been punched long ago. ;) ))

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis merely shook his head at the "flycatcher" comment, glad he'd apologized to Malemi in advance.

At Sterling's final statement, however, Weir was taken aback.

"What the devil are you talking about?" he half asked, half exclaimed, confusion and a hint of trepidation causing him to straighten and draw back a little.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

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Malemi grit his teeth, his claws digging into his palms. A surge of

anger flashed through him and he whipped around to Emerson. He stood, thin smoke trialing from his form.

" What do you mean by that RAT?! "

He hissed with pure hate as his eyes split into six, each one shooting daggers at him.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson was once again about to respond to Lewis when dark wisps began to drift off the black ball of fur. At first Sterling thought Malemi had literal smoke was coming out of his ears yet when his eyes split into six, he was once more surprised.

"BLOODY HELL!!" the man exclaimed, stepping back.

It was moments like these when he wanted a drink the most.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis looked skyward as he drew in a breath, then closed his eyes as he let out a sigh.

"Malemi...Emerson..." he addressed them in turn, "kindly calm yourselves. You're each dead, so there's really no need to insult one another. We're all strange here. Let's be civil, at least."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

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Malemi hesitated at first, unwilling to just let Emerson get away with

his comments. Taking a deep breath, he ran the words through his head. No drama, no drama, no drama...

He forced himself to speak, attempting to manage his anger.

" FINE. "

With a furious huff, he sulked out of the kitchen and went to his bed,

plopping down in frustration. He glared at Emerson, wishing the

specter would just go away.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson steadied himself, straighten out his clothes (though it was not necessary) and watched with cold eyes as Malemi curled upon the bed. The company Lewis kept seemed to be growing more wicked with every passing glance.

Recollected, he cautiously approached Lewis, his gaze never leaving the devilish ball of fluff and whispered, "That beast seems far more alive than dead." Emerson, in his time away, had become quite intimate with the meaning of being dead and that ...thing seemed far more alive--or at the very least undead.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Weir breathed a sigh of relief as the two separated, conflict avoided...for the moment.

Sterling spoke.

"Undead, then," shrugged Lewis. "As is Zosimos, a church grim I've seen at the Society. Besides, he's a friend." A pause. "Am I missing something here? You two seemed disinclined to get along..."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

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Malemi didn't bother speaking up. Instead, he simply turned away, readjusting the cushions beneath him as a way to distract himself. He knew there was no danger, no threat, but something inside him screamed that he must defend his place here.

He growled to himself, unable to fully control this feeling. Though as he listened to them talk, he grew more and more aggravated.

He hissed as calmly as he could.

" I am LIVING, and that's that! "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson threw a glare at Malemi. If he was 'living' then what the hell was he? Fae? Mutant? Cursed?

"You seem to keep the worst kind of friends." Emerson shook his head, "First the monster that killed me and now that...that..." He paused and pondered for a moment, "Please tell me he's not another undead-vampire-alien-mutant-parasite-thing!!" Sterling gestured to Malemi.

His hand drifted lazily--instinctively to his waistcoat's pocket.

Flat. Empty.

Though he had been dead for weeks he still couldn't shake the habit of reaching for his fantastical flask.

((Please note that Emerson's opinions do not reflect my own as I really like Malemi! And he's by far a better influence than Emerson is!

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Look," said Lewis, turning to Malemi and back to Emerson, "living or unliving, dead or undead, it makes no difference to me! The border between such states is sometimes tenuous at best. You're both sentient beings; that's what matters. And, no," he corrected Sterling, "I was not friends with the being which killed you. I simply know the lodger it was impersonating. And Malemi is--"

He paused, realizing he didn't know precisely what Malemi was.

"--is certainly not like that!"

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi sunk his claws into the cushions, attempting to keep himself from leaving his bed. He took his blanket and wrapped himself in it. Though not sound proof, it did muffle the conversation somewhat.

He curled up, ignoring Emerson's words as best he could.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

At the rustling of fabric, Emerson glanced over at Malemi now imitating a baby blackbird in a nest (If only he were that innocent).

"No difference to you!? Not like that?! Then what is he like? Hm?" Without waiting for a response Sterling continued, "D*mn it Goose! You're far worse off than I imagined!"



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"What the Hell are you talking about?" asked Lewis, eyes narrowed in confusion.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi let out a surly rumble. The longer he listened, the more aggravated he got. He licked his teeth, wondering if he could actually attack Emerson or if he'd have to banish him from the house.

Smoke began to lift off of him again, peeking out from the sides of the blanket. By now, the cushions beneath him were torn as he dragged his claws across then with growing tension.

They couldn't see it, but his eyes were bright with fury.

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The Fox  The Fox • 2 years ago

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

(Sorry about that! Unexpected commitment! Let me get one more post out before I call it a night. Sorry we couldn't do more tonight.)

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( It's alright! We always have tomorrow! )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"What the hell am I--" Emerson stopped and thought. He never did get the chance to explain as he was so rudely interrupted by the knock off bombastic Bombay.

Sighing he started over, "I've had sometime to think. You had a key role in my ...demise--but that's in the past and can't be changed." He hurriedly tacked on before assumptions could be made. "Also you are the only one," Sterling glanced at Malemi, "of consequence who can see me and that must count for something!"

"From what I know of ghosts they tend to stick around for a reason. Once their purpose is fulfilled--unfinished business finished--they tend to disappear or move on or sod off or what have you."

"The way I see it, you, Dr. Lewis Weir," a crooked grin spit his face, "owe me one. You're going to help me end this bloody nightmare."

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"The way I see it, you had free will and chose your actions, just as I did. You knew the risks, in your line of work.

"However," Weir acknowledged, "I am glad you've finally realized you need to move on. And I dare say I have a vested interest in helping you do so.

"In the meantime, kindly don't antagonize Malemi. Though I can tell there's no love lost between the two of you, he's been civil enough to show you a modicum of courtesy, for my sake. The least you can do is return the favor. Incivility is both unnecessary and counterproductive." And may well lose me my deposit on this flat, if you lot get into a row and damage it.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi slipped his head from beneath his blanket. He listened to Weir as he spoke and felt his anger dull a little. The smoke trailing from him grew thinner and he manage to swallow enough of his anger to come out from his bed and join their company again.

He wasn't completely calm but he manage to not glare at Emerson, so it was a start. He looked at Emerson with a restrained growl.

" Thank you Weir... Emerson, do as he says... "

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The Fox  The Fox • 2 years ago

( Hyde without a Jekyll ! Good morning/afternoon! )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

(Good morning to you too and thank you!)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

There were several problems with the Weir's statement. First, he had been fired (No thanks to the Golden Goose who now stood before him) so how could the risks still apply where there was no compensation? Second, though he knew the dangers of the world, that never gave the b*stard the right to kidnap him, put him in a morgue, let him wander around the labyrinth-like Society, attack him (a fight in which Emerson defeated the good doctor), and then let him be eaten by some sort of mutated monster! Third --

Sterling's train of thought was luckily cut off by Malemi's interjection and he shot a horrid look at the beast. Malemi had been just the distraction Emerson needed to reign in his thoughts and emotions. He bit his tongue, sighed and readdressed Weir, "I'm glad to see we're on the same page. Now, I've had some time to think about this, but I figured if I could help get your sh*tty life in order then..." He grinned as his voice trailed off letting Lewis fill in the blanks.

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Then perhaps you might be able to move on?" asked Lewis, with a noticeable absence of emotional reaction. "What exactly do you mean when you say, 'get it in order'?" He was, perhaps, part curious, part skeptical.

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

He sat where he was, listening to Emerson described his idea. He couldn't help but sniff in disdain. He shook his pelt, letting off some tension. He spoke, forcing a calm to his words.

" And how did you think that up, spirit? "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

"With a brain!" Emerson shouted at Malemi, his feathers ruffled by the label of 'spirit', "That thing that sits between your ears and thinks-- Oh. But I doubt you knew that considering you seem to be lacking one."

Emerson shook his head readdressing the doctor, "This is what I speak of, Lewis. You're pet seems to be demented, you fraternize with bloodthirsty beasts, your associations at the Society appear to be unhinged, not to mention your apparent lack of regard to the wishes of others and whatever is occurring with your strange technology and trans-dimensional pen pals."

With a sigh he continued, "We spoke of this in our last conversation. Lewis, your life is f*cked up."



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

Lewis simply shook his head at Malemi's and Emerson's exchange.

At Sterling's last assertion, however, Weir outright cackled.

"Never said it wasn't, Emerson. And you can add 'alienated a relative' to the list. But that's life, eh? I have made a couple of friends, though. That's something, at least, yeah?"

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi glared at Emerson, licking his teeth meaningfully.

" If I haven't got a brain, at least I don't have a rock in my head, unlike YOU. "

He gave a coy smile, his eyes reflecting a sly glint.

" But don't mind me, since I haven't got a brain... "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson tensed up and his eye twiched slightly as a long forgotten memory was recalled.

'You've got enough rocks in your head for the three of us, TRUST me, you don't need to order any more.'

Why did everyone keep saying he had rocks for brains?

"I'm sorry did you say something? All I could hear was the buzzing of flies echoing around in your vacant skull." He smirked before readdressing Lewis.

"And if the fur ball here is your 'friend', then you are clearly a poor judge of character! I'm trying to help you, Lewis, and they are impeding me at every step! Perhaps, you shouldn't bring the stray animals you find on the street into your home, you don't know what filthy diseases they may carry."



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Good God..." said Lewis under his breath.

"Malemi defended me when I couldnae defend myself! Now could you two kindly quit throwin' barbs for two minutes?" He shook his head in dismay. "You're actin' like children."

"Sterling, just lay out what you want--or want me--to do, will you?"

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Malemi was about to curse at Emerson when Lewis had cut him off. Biting his tongue, he moved away and sat in one of the chairs near the table. He took another biscuit and chewed on it, giving Emerson a knowing look.

He couldn't help but smile, silently boasting to the ghost. How about that? His tail swung happily as he made a face nothing short of dare. A dare to do him better.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Bloody Scottsman! Emerson thought, The walking rug keeps starting it! Can't blame me if I finish it! He glanced over at the fiend in question and registered the smug look upon it's whiskers. In reply Emerson shot Malemi a glare back, Challenge accepted.

Sterling refocused his gaze, energy, and smothered anger at Lewis, "I'd figured it would help me move on if I could get your d*mn life straightened out, so no other bloke would have to suffer my fate!"

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Very well then," said Lewis succinctly. "As you like it. What do you suggest I do?"

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi kept quite, still watching Emerson with smugness in his features. He finished his biscuit, sitting up to look at Weir.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Get rid of the flee magnet for starters." Sterling stated, crossing his arms.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Malemi has come to my aid. You, by contrast, have attacked me on more than one occasion." Weir's pitch rose from "attacked" onward.

"Moving on, what other suggestions do you have for me?" he asked with widened eyes and a frustrated smile that screamed "I'm near bally well done with you".

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Malemi couldn't help but feel a little tense as Weir grew more agitated. He didn't like the ghost, and he did get defensive earlier, but now he was just being an ass about it. He tucked his ears back in silent shame.

Glancing at Emerson, he spoke up, hiding his unhappiness with a neutral tone.

" Weir...maybe Emerson is onto something? He mentioned something about preventing someone from making the same mistakes as he did. Perhaps he just needs to find someone to watch over? "

He lowered his head and busied himself with licking up crumbs, feigning apathy as best he could.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"You think I f*cking want to be here?!" Emerson closed his eyes. Inhaled. Took a moment. And listened to Malemi's words.

Emerson had made a lot of mistakes in his time--but his death was not one of them. His untimely demise was not on his own head.

"If there was another way, I would have quit in a heart beat and it's not for lack of trying either, if that's what you're thinking. Until this mess is straightened out, the least I can do is my city a bit safer." He opened his eyes, far calmer than before, "As you've already taken care of the monster that ate me, that point seems to be mute. I guess..." He pondered his next words for second, "...as it has been some time, what do you need assistance on?"



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Malemi's words did make sense, Lewis had to admit. And Sterling's outburst brought home that the dead man, too, had his reasons to be angry; his was not an easy lot.

At Emerson's last query, Weir was stunned into silence.

After a moment, he ventured:

"Well...there has been a sort of demon-poltergeist-pig-thing skulking about. That's...what Malemi helped me against, actually. I've no idea what to do about it, and there may be more where he came from...

"Not to mention someone--I think it was Hawley Griffin, a lodger at the Society--set up several of our members with a bomb in a restaurant. I didn't see the place explode, nor hear about it in the press, so I can only imagine it was a gas bomb or simply a ruse so he could play the hero. Or that I'm mistaken and Griffin wasn't to blame, but that whoever did set us up has enough influence to keep such things from making the papers. In which case, what could possibly be their motive? I need to learn more, but every time Hawley sees me, he tries to injure me." Lewis shook his head. "Not to mention he brings out the worst in me."

He sighed.

"There are a few other things, but those two top the list."

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Malemi listened to Weir as he listed his troubles. He spoke up once he had finished.

" If Emerson is willing, he could perhaps spy on Griffin for you? He wouldn't be able to help with Khoros's lot. That's something I'd have to do. "

He thought back to he last appearance outside. He remembered there being an unusual calm about the place. He tucked the thought to the back of his head. He'd have to think about this some other time.

Looking to Lewis, he spoke again.

" Would Maijabi notice Emerson if he did follow Griffin around? "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

At Lewis's 'demon-poltergeist-pig' problem Emerson could only shake his and sigh. Weir seemed to have a knack at finding the strange cases to say the least.

However, Sterling had to admit, Malemi made an excellent point about Griffin. "I can't say this Hawley's reaction to seeing your face is unique but if he's destroying buildings in my city then I would be overjoyed to spy on him. Intelligence gathering was my job after all." Emerson chuckled.

"And I doubt, whoever this Maijabi is, could see me. In the time I've been..." his voice trailed off again. Emerson still felt uncomfortable, even ashamed of what he now was. "....you two are the only things that have acknowledge my presence." His voice rose slightly at the end of the sentence as he attempted to choke down the desperation, despair, and delirium that began to rise like bile in his throat.

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded to both Malemi's and Emerson's assessment about spying on Griffin.

Lo and behold, they actually agree! Will wonders never cease? Weir thought with a smile.

To Sterling's statement regarding Maijabi, he replied:

"Even if he did, I doubt he'd interfere. He's a hands-off type of fellow, for the most part. Unless someone's in danger, or some other pressing reason. If you stay away from his mirrors, you've less chance of being seen."

He turned to Malemi.

"What do Khoros's lot call themselves, by the by? Just out of curiosity."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

His ears flattened and he narrowed his eyes. He grew serious and he spoke with a grave tone.

" They go by many names. Kei, Orin, Errack...Those are the three that wanted his power and authority.

Kei the queen, though she's nothing but a slug to me, wanted his power over the area. Orin the hound, wanted authority over him. Errack has no title. He worked with Khoros and helped spread his influence. It was the closest he got ever having that much power but I think he was just waiting for the right moment to overthrow him... "

He growled at thought.

" There are bound to be many others I didn't know about, but I know about the three that matter. "

He curled his tail around him as he buried himself in thought. He would have to face them soon enough. He can't hide forever. Sooner of later, they will seek him out...

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

"You sure know how to pick your battles, Lewis." Emerson snorted after the explanation of Khoros's knockoff Peaky Blinders.

"I have never heard of these lot nor have I read anything in the archives that mentioned a pig poltergeist... However, it sounds like the hair ball is all too familiar with them. But before we get onto the topic of how you met these colorfully named blokes, what did you mean by mirrors?"



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded as Malemi explained, absorbing the information. A whole side to the city--perhaps the world--he'd never known about...

Sterling spoke.

"Archives?" Weir wondered aloud, raising his brows.

"Right," he said, getting back on subject. "I've recently learned that Maijabi has mirrors which reflect things unseen to the naked eye. Ghosts, thought-forms, invisible mice...that sort of thing," he explained. "He might be able to see you in them."

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Malemi thought for a moment.

" All Emerson would have to do stay up near the ceiling. I would believe he has no mirrors there. Does he, Weir? "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

A smug smirk spread across Sterling's face at Lewis's wonder of the Organization's Archives but the idea of a mirror that could reflect the dead brought him back on topic.

Emerson glanced at a silver tea kettle that sat upon the stove top. In it's shiny surface stood Lewis looking at... nothing. Sterling was nothing. He hadn't seen his own face in what felt like eras. Sure he could see his hands and body and sure he could feel his eyes, nose, mouth, ears but he couldn't view his own reflection.

What did death look like? he pondered. Would he be as handsome as before? Would he have an angelic presence about him? Would he glow with some supernatural aura? Or would he have maggots and worms crawling about his skin as they consumed his flesh? Would there be large, jagged carvings in his form from the beast's teeth--

He shook of the notion.

"And how do you suppose I bloody well get up onto the ceiling?!" Emerson huffed at the ignorant house cat, "Last time I checked gravity keeps things grounded!" He stomped his foot, reiterating the point, "I plan to avoid the man all together! Though...I know neither of what Maijabi or Griffin look like."



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Hyde without a Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"He does have one on the ceiling above his bed, oddly enough," Weir said to Malemi.

Lewis addressed Sterling:

"Emerson, gravity doesn't apply to ghosts unless they let it..." he said, one eyebrow raised. "If you're earthbound, it's because you think you have to be."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

He flicked an ear and addressed Emerson.

" Do you think you can try right now? "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

"You two are mad! Utterly insane!" Emerson cried throwing his hands in the air. "I am not going to float around like a hot air balloon just because I think myself one! It's preposterous!"

He had wandered London for weeks learning about the newly imposed limits and not once did he ever find himself hovering! There was a very long list of things he could no longer do, but being exempt from gravity was not on it. Of course, specters and spooks have been known to fly about but he was not one of them!

....Was he?



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Actually, if you let yourself, you can float right above the city. Get a magnificent view, if the fog's not too bad. I've done it before."

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Malemi looked at Weir curiously. He turned an ear in his direction.

" Have you now? That's odd... "

He blinked and turned back to Emerson.

" It shouldn't be too hard. I can float myself, though that's a different matter entirely. If you want I can offer some guidance, some advice for when you go about it. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Bloody Hell." He sighed wearying closing his eyes and pinching the bridge of his nose between thumb and index finger. "I'm surrounded by loons!"

Emerson inhaled, tried to relax his strained nerves, and exhaled.

"We can all go on a romantic date and float together later!" Sterling exclaimed, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "But, first shouldn't we finish formulating a plan to deal with the Pig Cult and the mad bomber?"



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Well, not in body, to be fair," Lewis clarified for Malemi.

At Sterling's assertions, Weir burst out laughing.

"My God, Emerson, you do have a way with words!" He chortled. "'The Pig Cult'! Sorry, it's just too rich," he said, striving to rein himself in. "Sounds a lot less scary, though, doesn't it?"

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

He snorted sourly, his tail swinging with growing displeasure.

" Sure. It sounds less scary until you actually come face to face with them. Then they'll be the one's laughing as they do as they please, whether it be tearing you apart or enslaving you. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson eyed the hysterical doctor and opted to ignore him. Best let the fool recover his remaining wits and be of some use.

"Well, don't they sound like a couple of hams." He replied flatly to Malemi.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Sorry, sorry," said Lewis, attempting to recover himself. "I'm certain it's rather serious business; I just--I envisioned a rather absurdly delightful scenario, complete with chants of 'Orcus porcus!' and sacrifices of bacon at the altar." He giggled.

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

His ears perked up. Amusement flickered in his eyes.

" You know, they might as well have. Kei, at least, would fancy the idea. Errack would watch over him, alter or no. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Why am I not surprised?" Sterling asked rhetorically. Though a hint of a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Pffft!" laughed Lewis, his eyes squinched shut.

He took a breath in, then let it out with a soft "Hoooo..." to calm himself.

"Alright, then. Alright. Back to business."

He sighed.

"So, what's to be done about the...heh, 'cultists', then?"

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His amusement was swiftly replaced with unreadable emotion. He sat up, choosing to look down at his hands than meet Weir's gaze.

" I'd have to return and face them myself. There isn't much you can really help with... "

He paused. He struggled to find the words for what he wanted to say.

" Having you anyone else with me would only aggravate the situation and put you in danger. "

He growled and flexed his claws.

" I will deal with it in time. Don't worry about it. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

"And the cat turns out to be a lone wolf." Emerson smirked, "Will the paradoxes ever cease?"

To be fair Sterling hadn't the slightest clue on what to do about the Swine Squad and if Malemi was dead set to see if cats really had nine lives then how could anyone stop him?

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Malemi, I know you're quite capable. Still, it never hurts to make assurance doubly sure. Do they have any weaknesses? Would they come for you or us eventually if we do nothing? I'm content to leave well enough alone, if they wouldn't, though I've a sneaking suspicion we aren't that lucky."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

He frowned.

" Not that I know of. I never crossed paths with them for a reason. I've only met Kei once. "

He flinched at the thought. He could still feel her overwhelming aura as though it were yesterday. He shook himself, trying to send the thought away. He took a breath before continuing.

" I know that she wishes for power over everything and that's it. I hear about the others mostly. Errack flies over Khoros's domain, though now that Khoros is beaten he may not fly anymore, Orin the hound is to be avoided when he hunts.

As of recently though, it's been awfully silent there...I haven't seen many other beast wandering either... "

He looked Weir solemnly in the eye.

" They will seek me out in time... "

He grew silent. He didn't want to worry Lewis. He had been protecting the house since the day he entered. He's been making his presence known to ward off the curious. he didn't want to say it, but he was afraid.

He tucked his ears back, closing his eyes, feeling the fear begin to bud. He shoved it back. He will have to face them soon.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Excuse me for saying this, but you're an idiot." Emerson stated crossing his arms, "I mean, don't get me wrong, you're doing an excellent imitation of a dead man walking but I'm just not one for the stench rotting pity."

Sterling had seen enough fools preform the play. Haunted past returning for vengeance, procrastination and moping of the inevitable, an epic battle that leads to a selfless self sacrifice to protect those he cared for, and to top it off a moving finally including song and dance. Sure the plays always sold out and sure he did attend a few, but that didn't mean Sterling had to like this one.

"I can see it now." He waved his hand across the apartment like a painter imaging his greatest piece, "Bits of black fur strewn about this dingy flat. The stench of smoldering cat imprinted into the furniture--or what's left of it. The nice wood floors gutted with scratches. The fancy drapes in tatters. Such a delightful mess to clean up." The last sentence hung in the air.

"I understand not wanting to play on their territory," Emerson huffed in acknowledgement, "but not preparing your own is foolhardy."

If Malemi even wanted a chance at winning, based on the descriptions of his lovely foes, then he needed to prepare. Three (or more) against one were not good odds.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Emerson, you do make a good point."

Lewis turned to Malemi.

"I appreciate your trying to keep me out of harm's way, but that doesn't mean I want to see you in it any more than absolutely necessary. Now, I've an inkling of an idea, but I need more information. I hope you don't mind my asking, but I need answers to several questions:

"You, at one point, wanted a host. What does that entail, and do any of those three want one, too?

"You've said they don't have weaknesses, but do they have desires? Is there anything which might tempt them?

"Would it be possible to get them to attack a human threat to London? To...aim them, as it were?

"Barring all that, would it be possible to, say, trap them somehow? Possibly ship them to Antarctica?"

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Malemi blinked. He gave a frustrated growl, swallowing his discontent and nodded to the both of them. Why must he care so much? He spoke with resignation, though underneath it was comfort. At least he had people who did care.

" If you must, you must. I will let you help me. But know that you may regret your decision when the time comes. "

He scratched his neck and stretched. He sat up and answered Weir grimly.

" Kei needs no host. She would just enslave them which makes a host moot. Errack took no host in order to serve Khoros. If it makes any sense, in being near Khoros, he made him a host by leeching off of him. Orin has a host. He is a man who has been his host for years. No one knows who he is but he shouldn't live too far out of this area. "

" Kei wants everything she can get her hands on, but the thing she wants the most is control over others. It's wasn't uncommon for her to simply take beasts and make them walking corpses. Orin is only interested in hunting others. He is even willing to hunt other beasts so long as he gets the chase he desires. Errack...I'm not sure about Errack. I know him only as Khoros's lapdog. What he desires I don't know. "

" Orin will attack a man if given the chance. Kei will take him, though she will kill if need be. Errack is known for his affinity of watching men, but not for attacking them. It is said that he may even talk with them. "

Malemi couldn't help but smile at the last question. He joked.

" Hang a man by his feet, let him scream. You're bond to get all three in a second. Let them kill each other, job done. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"Host...?" Emerson wondered aloud. Why would the dust bunny need a host... unless...

Sterling grew ordinary quiet, starting at Malemi--through Malemi.

The sweet tweeting of birds in the blooming branches. The fresh sent of spring air. Soft, wet earth beneath an unforgiving sun.

The bittersweet irony of the scene is, though he would never admit it, the man had began to grow fond of the egotistical cat. Maybe it was just because he was the only other person that Sterling had spoken with besides Weir? Maybe it was because a talking cat exemplified the absurdity of his situation? Or maybe....just maybe it was because he enjoyed the banter and odd company.

But that had faded away now, long forgotten and buried under a regretful memory.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis nodded at Malemi's answers, the pieces clicking into place. A plan took shape, though Weir knew they'd need to hammer out logistics later.

He was about to laugh at Malemi's jest, and ask him further questions, when he noticed the change in Sterling.

"Emerson?" asked Lewis as he turned to look at him. "What's wrong?"

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He followed Weir's gaze to Emerson. He wasn't exactly sure what had happened. He jumped from his chair and came up to Emerson. He snapped his fingers, trying to bring him back into the situation at hand.

" Emerson. EMERSON. "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

His jaw was clenched tightly. Shoulders back. Hands furled into fists behind his back. Stiff as a board. All informality and relaxed behavior gone. But Malemi brought him back to the 'situation' and it was not pleasant.

The creature, fur back as tar, had skittered across the floor, mere centimeters away. Snapping its fingers on its inhuman arms. His large, hungry eyes locked on Emerson.

Emerson.

EMERSON.

He called him out by name.

"I like that name!," A childish grin split the boy's chubby face. Innocent as he sat in the dirt patch. A group of beetles milled about off his left knee while a tangle of worms wriggled off his right. A line had be crudely drawn by a small finger, dividing the two sides. "Do you want to play with me?"

Sterling had about jumped from his skin (if he had any). Taking several steps back towards the door,he did the best he could to quell the panic bubbling in his chest. "Lewis," He spoke firmly, "May I speak to you...outside?" Though phrased as a question it was much more of a command.



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

"Ehm...alright..." said Lewis, not sure what Emerson was on about, though he could feel the man's sense of urgency.

"Back shortly," said Weir with a shrug to Malemi, and followed Sterling out the door, closing it behind them.

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He nodded to Weir.

" Alright. "

As the door shut, he moved to the kitchen window and got settled there. He blinked as he turned an ear to the window, eavesdropping.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited

Emerson was already out the door and walking at a brisk pace down the street. He did not look back to see if Lewis was following him. As Sterling traveled through the alley ways, drifted around people out of force of habit, and turned down the cobble stone streets, he counted his steps all the way.

One. Two. Three...

"Sure!" Sterling replied, squatting down. It was a difficult feat considering his stiff sweltering suit clung to his skin.

...One-hundred and two. One-Hundred and three. One-hundred and four...

The boy's own raggedy close were soiled by comparison. A second generation hand-me-down that was ill-fitting on his wiry frame. The mud seeped up his pants legs making the wrinkled excess cloth that gathered around his knees and angles more predominate. His hands were black with earth and his tan arms bearing the bruises of childhood.

...Two-hundred twenty seven. Two-hundred twenty eight. Two-hundred twenty nine...

Happily seeing a new playmate was joining him the child scooted closer, leaving small scraggly patches of bent grass behind him.

...Two-hundred ninety nine. Three-hundred. Three-hundred and one...

"What are we playing?" Emerson asked now precariously perched.

...Three-hundred sixty four. Three-hundred sixty five. Three-hundred sixty six...

With the child's widening grin came the response. "War!"

...Three-hundred ninety eight. Three-hundred ninety nine. Four-hundred.

Four-hundred steps. Three meters.

Then and only then did Emerson turn around and address Lewis.

"What exactly is, Malemi?"



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

Lewis followed Emerson, concerned by his silence yet unwilling to break it.

When at last the specter finally spoke, Weir had to admit:

"In point of fact, I don't rightly know. I know he used to be a cat, and that he died horribly, or at least came close to death. Some being offered him a chance at revenge against mankind, his abusers and tormentors, and he took it.

"But he's much changed since I first met him. He's able to accept and repay kindnesses, to feel love, to form bonds of caring.

"Metaphysically, near as I can tell, he's a cat-spirit with a body and a touch of some other energy I'm not familiar with. It's difficult to say whether this energy forms the matter of his body, or whether his body's simply infused with it.

"What I do know is that his signature, while still 'Malemi', so to speak, isn't precisely the same as it was earlier. Which, perhaps, makes sense. We do change, over time, don't we? Shape our experiences and are shaped by them."

He regarded Sterling.

"What is it in your experience that has you concerned about him?"

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

He couldn't help but feel frustrated when they moved away from the flat. He jumped from the window seal in a fit and began to pace. He could tell by Emerson's look that it had to do with him. it HAD to be, otherwise why would they leave him to talk elsewhere?

He went into the living room and laid in his bed. His anger was sparking again. He tried to get comfortable but ended up just tossing and turning.

He sat up, his chest throbbing with growing emotion. His thoughts were growing more and more frenetic. Familiar feeling begin to burst forward. The uncertainty, the hate, the helplessness...

They were talking about him, but what for? He had been cordial enough hadn't he? What the hell was it?! What did he do?! What was it about him that scared Emerson!?!

He snarled to himself and tore threw a cushion. He took a moment to breathe, staring into the feathers he just recently gutted. He grew surly. He wasn't going to stand for this.

He huddled over the cushion, using a claws to play with the feathers. He was going to have a word with them when they get back.

( Hyde without a Jekyll )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

Else where in London, Emerson answered Lewis's query with a question.

"What did he mean by host?"

"How do we play?" he asked watching the child's grubby fingers arrange the bugs into lines. The beetles attempted to skitter away but the boy pressed them into the soft earth with a thumb.

(( I'm sorry but Malemi's reaction is just too cute! XDDDD <3 <3 <3 ))

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I'm not honestly certain, but this is the word he used. I do know he's very in tune with and affected by emotion. In times past, he fed on it. Negative stuff, too. Hate, anger, bloodlust."

He shrugged, and gave a rueful chuckle.

"I think it's those very feelings we bonded over, to be frank.

"But I showed him kindness, and he is able to return it. He couldn't before. Even his form is different. Did you know...he used to have no tail? His energy was much more jagged, as well. It's smoother now, more stable."

A pause.

"I trust him, Emerson. Just as I trust you. You're both good sorts, when you get right down to it."

(( The Fox ))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

He slowly went from from playing with the feathers to disemboweling the cushion even further. He didn't dare leave the flat. He knew he would just confront them there and perhaps make things worse.

He grew even more riled up and soon found himself snarling out loud. Damn it, Damn It, DAMN IT!

He clutched his head, his claws drawing blood. His breathe grew rapid and painful. He went back to pacing, unable to even stay in one place.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

"That's all well and good," Some of Sterling's iconic banter began to creep back into existence, "but this isn't the first time you've let a monster into your life..." He grew silent looking at his feet. The sun was to his back but he didn't feel it. It moved through him and his being left no dark likeness on the stone. The next words were barely audible, "...because that worked out so well last time."

"I'm the beetles and you're the worms." He pointed the writhing tangled ball of slime, "You need to line them up so we can fight!"

((

Something to ponder: Who was Emerson's last line for? ;)

Also I'm so sorry Malemi!! DDDX He needs all the hugs and cat treats after this!!!))

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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"I'm friends with a ghost and a pusstergeist. Catt--the real Catt--is perfectly nice. I feel no danger from either of you, nor from her," Weir averred.

"It's Griffin and the 'Pig Cult' I worry about. And potentially Lady Jekyll, but that's for another day..."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

Malemi finally threw open the kitchen window and jumped through. He grew tired of waiting for them. Closing the window, he entered the shadows and began tracking them down.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

Emerson raised an eye brow at 'Lady Jekyll' but decided not to pursue it.

"You're still a fool." Though his tone was critical, his mood seem to lighten and he once again began to relax.

He strode over to the boy, who couldn't have been more than eight by the looks of it. The child rummaged in the dirt busily enthralled with some creative game that was soon interrupted by the stranger's greeting. "Hello Pierce!"

Pierce stopped and looked up at the man who was sweating fiercely in a black suit and top hat, the only break in color being a silver band that encircled the brim with a shining metallic feather protruding from it. Though he looked uncomfortable in the country heat his simile was genuine and kind.

"Hello Mister..." Pierce's voice trialed off and his brows knitted in surprise then confusion.

"Sterling," the man finished, stopping and looking down at him, "but you can call me Emery."

"Emery!" A childish grin split the boy's chubby face, "I like that name!"



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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

"Ay," owned Weir with a fond and wistful smile. "I am."

They began the walk back to his flat.

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(( The Fox ))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited

Malemi traveled with the wind at his heels. He moved from shadow to shadow like a black blur. Thick smoke billowed from his form like he had a fire within. His eyes were bright with furious pain, nearly glowing with the emotional energy he carried inside.

He spotted Weir and Emerson over the horizon. He left the shadows and stood his full height. He threw his piercing gaze down at them, not bothering to hide any feelings from them. He snarled at them.

" What the F*CK are you two up to?! I am not f*cking DULL! I know you were talking about me! WHAT THE HELL DID YOU SAY?! "

He trembled with overwhelming feeling, his eyes reflecting fresh hurt.

" DON'T YOU DARE TRY TO BULLSHIT ME! TELL ME THE TRUTH! "

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Just thought I mention this, however you probably already know about it so feel free to disregard this message, but you can stop the italics and bolding and underlines if you type <*/em> [minus the " * " ]at the end of the section you want formatted.

So if you want to italicize something you would type [again minus the " * " ]

Italicize this <*em>word<*/em>

and it will look like this:

Italicize this word.

But you probably already know this so feel free to ignore my message. XP ))

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( AAH! I actually didn't know that! I just thought disqus was being a butt. >w>;; This is so helpful, now I know how to actually control this stuff. Thank you! )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Oh!! Well then I'm glad I could help! XD ))

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Would you like for Malemi and Emerson to encounter each other?))

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

( Absolutely! :D )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

((Oh! Okay! Well in that case I have some questions for The Fox about Malemi and I apologize if they were already stated in previous RPs as I'm terribly behind on reading! XP [I plan to catch up on the Malemi RPs over the next day or two depending on time].

1. What does Malemi look like?

2. What kind of demon is he? (I ask this as Emerson has some experience with demons and had a lot of time to read up on them. If Malemi would be a kind/type that he would know about I would appreciate the incite. Plus from what I've read on and off over the past couple weeks he's an awesome character! :D )

3. We've gotta talk ghosts! ;) *pulls out list of rules* So the only ways one can see Emerson is if they either:

A) drink from the flask which I do not recommend as the stuff is nasty and there's other rules on here.

B) Seeing ghosts is crucial to their character. For example Alicia can see dead people so she would be able to interact with him.

If any of this is spoilers we can exchange emails in some form and communicate that way through email or Google hangouts, whatever is best for you!

I look forward to RPing with you as reading your RPs in the past have been an utter blast! :D ))

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited

( Ok soo HMMMMMMM

1. Malmi kinda looks like an enormous cat with big eyes and long arms. He's got big ears like a siamese would I guess??? and He only recently got a tail. His eyes are a dull whitish color with no discernible pupil, his pupils are just really close to the color of his eyes. He's got black fur and i think that's all you need to know! Lemme know if you need more detail.

2. He's actually not a demon! He more a poltergeist than anything, but even then, that's not a good description for him??? I'd say he's just an angry cat kid with some attitude problems at best. Emmerson probably doesn't know about Malemi.

3. Considering Malemi is also a spirit, would he be able to see Emerson? I'm going to go on a limb and say yes? Lemme know if that isn't accurate.

also thank you! I try my best. >wo I can't wait to rp with you! )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago

( 1. Big black cat with big eyes and arms! Check! :D

2. Sounds good! Ignorant Emerson but that's nothing new! ;D

3. Oh goodness! Well...They'd probably be on similar frequencies and I guess if Malemi can see other ghosts then I would assume he could see Emerson? His soul is tied to the flask which has a lot of affects which may or may not show up but you can pretty much think of him as an echo that really doesn't do much. He can't touch anything or interact with anything. Think hologram who enjoys bird metaphors.

Well you do an excellent job! And I'm really liking the flatmate thing going on with Lewis and Malemi btw! )

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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago

( Hologram that likes bird puns, got it! )

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(( RBDECEPTICON17 It's just occurred to me that, in all this time, our characters have never actually met! I think they'd get on well. Would you like to roleplay sometime?))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(I wouldn't mind that. Any ideas of how you would like them to meet? I'm up for any and all suggestions. x3)

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Jekyll1886  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

((Cool! I'm thinking Lewis brings some wine to the Society, for reasons of his own. Would that work? Sort of an impromptu party?))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(A drunk Rose? She's a giggly, crying, newby drunk...can Lewis handle that? :3)

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Jekyll1886  RBDECEPTICON17 • 2 years ago

((Trust me--Lewis can handle all manner of drunk. Drunks are his people. XD I tried to tag you in the "Party because can!" discussion, but I'm not sure if it worked.))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(I'll try and tag you, J! X3)

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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(( Setae I realized we've talked on disqus but our characters haven't ever met. Would you like to have them bump into each other?))

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Setae  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago

(Sure :D)

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Jekyll1886  Setae • 2 years ago • edited

((Excellent! I have an idea, and I'll tag you in the post! How does wine sound?))

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