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Dr. H. Griffin
Dr. H. Griffin 
@DrHGriffin 2 years ago
((I'll be role-playing the waiters and cooks. This is basically the entire Society having a restaurant trip, to a cramped place called The Quenched Thirst, a quaint little restaurant situated in an equally cramped alley. Everyone's divided in different tables, based on professions: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. For professions that have a mix of both, they can choose the table which they associate most with. For the menu, the restaurant provides anything, and I mean literally anything.))
Griffin had no idea as to why he was going to the dinner, he honestly hated social gatherings; but he hadn't eaten a square meal for a while, and so a free dinner was a good prospect. Griffin walked along the London streets, unfolding his umbrella among the torrential rain, keeping an eye on the note he received that morning, and the same one that many other rogue scientists received:
Dr. Hawley George Griffin, you have been cordially invited to attend a new Society dinner compulsory for all members. The venue is The Quenched Thirst restaurant in Broker Street.
Attend at 6:45 sharp. You are stationed on either the Biology or Chemistry table, as to which one we leave at your discretion. Dinner wear is essential.
Griffin had been walking for over half an hour (he couldn't afford a cab), and had reached Broker Street at 6:30. Realising he was early, Griffin stood outside The Quenched Thirst, waiting for any other members of the Society. After fifteen minutes of waiting, Griffin noticed a waiter opening the door. An uptight and smart sort of person, the waiter stuck his thin head out, seeing Griffin (shabbily dressed in a brown dinner jacket).
"Are you one of the Society members?" the waiter asked, in a very posh Londoner accent. Griffin nodded, replying with his name. "Very well, Mr. Griffin, if you would come in?"
Griffin entered, handing his soaked umbrella to the waiter who quickly put in a small bucket near the door. The Quenched Thirst was a small establishment, no bigger than a typical café, but fashioned to look like a very eloquent restaurant. Gas-lamps lining the dark-brown wooden walls, round tables made from mahogany with candles and expensive silverware cutlery. The room was filled with tables, the only gaps were too narrow to fit through properly; so as Griffin was led by the waiter to the Chemistry table (which he specified), he had to firmly push the chairs in as he went.
"Now, Mr. Griffin, as we wait for the rest of your Society, would you care for a starter or an aperitif?" the waiter swiftly remarked.
"Oh, er..." Griffin replied as he fumbled with the wine menu. He despised wine, it was too sweet or sour. "I'll just have green olives to start."
"Very well, Mr. Griffin." the waiter responded, side-stepping through the tables. Griffin served himself a small water, and waited for the rest of the Society to pile in.
((ENTER! Also, try and use all your characters, if possible!))
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Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
((Well I'm just going to have Gemma at random table, as she a chef, and really has no clue what shes doing here. I also have no idea what dinner wear is but neither does Gemma so its all good.))
Gemma sat down at a randomly selected table, not really caring much where she went. The invitation, had said dinner clothing, so she swiped acquired a new outfit. It was simply a blue dress the same shade as her hair, with a single strand of fake, or real, she wasn't sure, pearls wrapped around the waist. The skirt faded slowly into a darker blue. She'd threaded strands of fake ones into her hair, which she'd somehow gotten up into a bun.
Despite her appearance however, she was still Gemma. The Gemma which, at the moment, was buried in her menu, trying to find the least expensive thing. The top her her head just peeked over the item in question.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Griffin had noticed her come in, and recognized her as the chef in the kitchen, the one who placed the sign on the door. He eyed her carefully.
The waiter, hearing a seat being drawn, quickly sprawled from the kitchen, and waded across to her table. The occupier of the Biology table, a woman in a blue dress, which matched her hair, was pouring over her menu.
"Madam?" the waiter asked. "You can't order anything until at least five guests have arrived from the Society. But I can offer an aperitif or a simple starter?"
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Gemma lowered her menu slowly and looked up at the waiter. "Oh no that's quite all right! Thanks for asking!" she smiled good-naturedly.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
The waiter returned the smile courteously, bowed slightly and waded off to the kitchen. The cook was leaning on one of the stoves buried in a book. 
"You should probably finish the chapter quickly." the waiter reminded the cook. "The guests will be arriving soon."
The cook grunted in response, licking a finger and turning a page.
Griffin, meanwhile, was drumming his fingers on the table, waiting for his starter. All the while, watching Gemma, avoiding her gaze.
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Gemma set down her menu and glaces around the restaurant cheerily. This place was great! She'd bet someone the kitchens were great too. She sat up in her seat, happy to be invited for whatever reason she had been.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Just as confused as her, Griffin leaned over the table.
"Hey, why is this thing happening?" Griffin asked.
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Maybe they wan't to fund us and are making sure that we aren't a complete disaster? Who knows. I'm just a bit confused as to why I'm here, after all, I'm not quite a scientist am I?" Gemma replied.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Well, you're the cook. You should know events and such things?"
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I'm not cooking at this one so..." she shrugged.
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Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(*Elaina awkwardly doesn't have a table*)
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
((She's participated in a biochemistry experiment...))
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Oh, cool then.
Also, I forgot about the whole changing thing, um)
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
((Yep! And, for that matter, Gemma could easily sit at the Chemistry table if she wanted, being a cook and all.))
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Yeah!)
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
The waiter noticed her standing awkwardly at the entrance, confused as to where exactly to sit. Sighing briefly, the waiter waded between the Chemistry and Geography tables, and walked up to her. 
"May I help, madam?" he asked.
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Elaina paused, looking up at him. Do I ask where to sit? Would he know? Do I just fake it and sit somewhere and hope no one will ask? What if they do ask, then what? Do I make up a reason? I'm not a scientist, I don't know where I would sit or how to explain it! She swallowed hard, then smiled nervously. "I don't know where to sit...?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Do you have your invitation, madam?" the waiter asked, outstretching a thin hand.
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
She nodded and handed it to him.
(Do I write which tables she might sit at? 😅)
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Ah, you'll want the Chemistry table, madam." the waiter responded, handing the invitation back, and pointing to the table where Weir and Griffin sat.
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Elaina nodded, taking the invitation. She walked over to the table and sat next to Lewis, picking up the menu immediately and covering her face with it, pretending to look for what to eat. She was a mess. Not physically, though. On the outside she looked fine, and not like she had been in her room all day writing and ignoring her body telling her she needs food.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
The waiter quickly walked across the room, noting that one more quest was to arrive before ordering.
Griffin noticed Elaina sit down, slightly wary of her.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Good evening, Elaina," said Lewis pleasantly.
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Hi, Lewis." She responded quietly, not looking up.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(( Dr. H. Griffin I think it's your turn, be it as Griffin, the waiter, or both. ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
The waiter went over to the Chemistry table, turning to Weir and Elaina.
"May I get sir and madam an aperitif or a starter?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I'd like a dry Alsatian white, if you stock one," said Weir.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde 
"Dry... Alsatian... white... And for madam?"
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Water, please?" She asked, finally looking up from her menu and smiling.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(( Jekyll1886 Elaina Hyde ))
"Very well." the waiter responded, pointing to the glasses and mug of water on the table and turned to leave, but was stopped by Griffin.
"I'm still waiting for my olives." Griffin ordered.
"Prontissimo, sir." the waiter replied, and went to the kitchen.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"So, Elaina...is Helen coming shortly?"
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
She put her face back in the menu at the mention of Helen and shrugged.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(( Jekyll1886 ))
Griffin looked at his menu, figuring out what to have. Bored with reading, Griffin turned to Weir. 
"How's the leg, Lewis?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
"It's expected to heal completely, in time, thank you for asking. How are the finances, Hawley?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde ))
"Well, better than the Society's..." Griffin replied, remembering what Marvel gave him the morning after the first-break in. Debts, insurmountable.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
"That's good to hear. I trust you'll have the full payment by the eleventh." Weir smiled.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elaina Hyde ))
Griffin grunted back. He turned to Elaina.
"So, what's your story then?"
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Elaina had been watching them, wondering if this is how rich people talk or if they were being passive aggressive. Or both? She looked up when Griffin spoke to her, reaching for her cane to comfort her, since she usually gets nervous talking to people, but she had left it at home. She bit her lip. "What do you mean, 'my story'?" She asked.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
(( Jekyll1886 ))
"I mean who are you? You're profession, your hobbies, your hopes, your dreams, your dark fantasies, your endless desires, your murderous obsessions!" Griffin replied flippantly, gritting his teeth.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Hawley, this is Miss Elaina Hyde. Elaina, Dr. Hawley Griffin," said Lewis, giving the two a proper introduction. He was surprised they'd been at the Society this long and not run into each other, but it was a big place...
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elaina frowned at the man, confused. Wow, he needed to take a chill pill. She looked a little frightened.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Griffin noticed Elaina's slight tendency to be afraid. 
"Aheh, don't worry." Griffin replied, edging toward her. "I'm not that sort."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"What sort are you, then? In your own estimation."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde ))
Griffin slunk back, folding his arms.
"Exemplar."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Perhaps, but of what?" said Weir with a hint of laughter.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"My profession." Griffin replied.
The waiter pushed through the door, carrying a small bowl of olives. He finally reached the Chemistry table. 
"Your olives, sir." the waiter announced, placing them on the table.
"About time." Griffin replied, yanking them away.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde ))
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(SORRY)
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Elaina frowned hard at him, glancing at Lewis nervously.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Lewis, however, was looking toward the entrance. More Society members had arrived.
Elaina followed his gaze, then abruptly left the table.
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Okay, okay, I'm coming!" Helen laughed again and tried to dodge the many obstacles in her path, apologizing often as Elaina dragged her right into a waiter or a fellow lodger.
After managing to make it through the sea of chaos, she took a seat beside Elaina. "Good evening, Dr. Weir." She smiled before looking to Griffin. "Hello, I'm Helen Jekyll... you are?"
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Good evening," returned Lewis.
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Dr. Hawley Griffin." Griffin responded, halfway through eating an olive.
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Elaina leaned against Helen, holding her hand and grinning wide. "How are you, Helen?"
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Lewis scanned the room for the waiter, hoping he'd bring the wine soon.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Catt Hatter I imagine Sozo's followed Helen to the table, be he sitting or standing. Feel free to chime in if you like.))
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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((If there's an available chair, he's sitting, if not, he'll stand there like the well disciplined soldier he is. Not much for conversation, so he's not going to speak unless spoken to.))
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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
((In that case, I'll just tag everyone who has a character at this table. Dr. H. Griffin Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde ))
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Is that all he can think about? XD)
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
((More that Griffin's olives arrived, so it shouldn't be long now. Also, he feels it's best to let Helen and Elaina have their moment. They get to go out together so rarely, after all. Let them enjoy it.))
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Oh... it's... a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Griffin." Helen replied, a little shaken by the name. She quickly turned to Elaina, grateful for the distraction. "I'm doing great, thank you..." She gave her hand a squeeze.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"That's good!!" She giggled. She was so happy to see her, she had missed her so much!
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Weir was glad to see the pair getting on so swimmingly. They did go out so rarely, after all...
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((I believe it's your turn, Dr. H. Griffin .))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Griffin nearly choked on an olive as he listened, it was almost unbearable to listen.
The waiter went over to their table, a thick notepad in his hand. 
"May I take your orders?" he asked.
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Helen smiled and nodded. "I haven't had the chance to look at the menu yet, but... could I get chicken parmigiana, with whatever wine you think would go best?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
The waiter nodded, scribbling down the order. 
"I'm sure the house red will be more than suitable. And for the others?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
"I'll have the sole," said Weir, glad the waiter had at last brought his wine.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin glanced at the menu. 
"I'll have the pheasant breast, with the rosemary and sage. Bordeaux wine and a side of salad." smiling as if undermining the waiter.
"Certainly, sir." the waiter returned, and left for the kitchen.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde ))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"So, how has everyone been?" Helen asked brightly and unfolded her silverware with one had (her other was still occupied with Elaina's), placing the napkin in her lap.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I've been good!" Elaina LIED, friggin liar.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"The past month's had its ups and downs, but things have finally begun to turn the corner," said Lewis with a faint smile.
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin stifled a small laugh. 
"Like hell."
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I'm happy to hear it, Elaina. You too, Dr. Weir." She returned his smile, pausing for a moment before she addressed Lewis again. "Sorry I didn't get the chance to say goodbye last time... And that your lesson didn't go as planned."
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina nuzzled Helen happily, so close she was nearly sitting on her.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"For me, Hawley," Lewis clarified in an aside to Griffin.
Weir turned his attention back to Helen.
"No apologies necessary, my darling girl. It was still quite productive. We can always touch on the other topics next time."
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin prodded his foot against Weir's wounded leg, purposefully hard.
"Whoops."
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Elaina Hyde  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
(I almost jokingly disliked your comment but then I felt bad XD)
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
"I'll have to see if I can get in some practice before next time," Helen giggled softly. "Maybe I can work my way up to yelling."
She blushed at Elaina's touch and tucked back the strand of her own dark hair that always seemed to fall out of place.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina grinned at Lewis, then at Helen. She was happy to be with her, clearly.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Lewis gritted his teeth at the pain, but maintained his composure. He'd wondered if or, more likely, when Hawley would do something of that sort.
That's one test he's failed, thought Weir.
"Three days' time," he said soberly in another aside to Griffin.
Lewis chuckled at Helen's statement.
"Perhaps," he returned with a good-natured smile, looking from her to Elaina.
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"It was your fault, Weir." Griffin moodily replied, leaning over his chair. "You could've walked away, lips tightly sealed, and I could've left without firing another shot."
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Helen frowned at Griffin's words, her forehead crinkling. "How can you say that?" She stared at the man, all mirth draining from her eyes. "You're the one who pulled the trigger and shot two people... Dr. Weir wouldn't have harmed you!"
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina hugged Helen's arm, not sure what they were talking about.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"I came because I heard a gunshot. You'd already injured Kito; when I arrived, you looked set to shoot him again. I was trying to deescalate the situation, Griffin. I gave you several opportunities to save face. I informed you of the consequences of your actions. Instead, you chose to shoot me in the leg, and wanted to experiment upon me. The only reason I didn't go to the police is that you promised me you wouldn't shoot any member of the Society ever again and that you'd compensate me the amount I specified for the pair of trousers you ruined by putting a bullet hole in them. Otherwise, I'd see you in prison for this. Kindly don't play as if you're the injured party here."
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin only smiled, raising his glass as if rewarding Weir. Putting it down, Griffin slid his chair across the table, directly next to Weir. He leaned in to Lewis' ear and tilted his head toward Helen and Elaina.
"You really should've gone to the police." Griffin whispered. "That'll have made it more fun. Hard to catch an invisible man, especially one with initiative."
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
Helen turned her attention to her wine, muttering a brief "thank you" to the waiter who had set it down before drinking deeply.
Definitely a rocky start, but it could be worse. I'm sure Dr. Griffin will warm up.
Recalling his response, she couldn't shake the feeling it familiarity his words brought.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina's stomach growled, but she didn't stop the waiter to order food. "Hey, Helen, I haven't seen you drink in forever!"
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Hawley, what exactly are you trying to prove?" Weir whispered back.
He noticed Helen drinking.
Good on her. She could stand to relax a bit.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Dr. H. Griffin Sorry, forgot to tag you in the above post. ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin leaned back.
"That you..." Griffin replied, whispering. "Are nothing more."
Griffin quickly but quietly reached down under the table, and gripped Lewis' healing wound.
"And, especially... nothing less, Weir."
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Oh, yeah..." Helen set her glass down with a sheepish smile. "I guess it really has been awhile."
She blinked, noticing Lewis's expression and her smile faded. The doctor seemed pained, though he looked to be doing his very best to hide it. 
"Sir, are you okay? Is something...?" She trailed off and shifted her gaze to Griffin, heat rushing to her cheeks. "Dr. Griffin, leave him alone."
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Than...what?" he half-whispered to Griffin, through gritted teeth. He was doing his damnedest not to let the pain show, but, in truth, only half succeeding.
He winced fully at Helen's involvement. Selfishly, he was relieved someone else had called Hawley on his behavior. But he also worried the fool might target her next.
That...might not end well.
Though...at least she's expressing a little of her anger...
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Dr. H. Griffin Darn! I keep forgetting to tag you in the initial post, whoops! ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin tightened his grip, he smiled broadly.
"I'll let you ponder that, Weir." Griffin replied, whispering more rasped. "For now."
Griffin let go of Weir's wound, and went back to his place. His expression was as if nothing ever happened. 
"Now, what's taking that cook so long?" Griffin remarked.
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Probably all of the orders, sir. There are quite a few of us and this is a small establishment." Helen replied in an icy tone, reaching for her wine when she noticed a dark smear on Griffin's hand. Blood.
Oh God oh God oh God.
"What did you do?" She demanded and rose from her seat. Without pausing for an answer, she brushed past Elaina and Lewis's chairs, standing in the gap between where Griffin and Lewis were seated. It wouldn't do to have Hawley cause anymore damage. "Where are you hurt, sir?" Her voice trembled but retained a professional quality as she gazed at Weir with stormy eyes.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina frowned when Helen stood, looking to see what had happened. She looked nervous, wanting to stand and try to calm her down, but not wanting to touch her.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
"It's nothing; the wound just reopened, is all," said Lewis, stifling a wince. "'Have to put pressure on it." He used his linen napkin as a covering and pressed down with the heel of his hand.
And that's the second test you've failed, Griffin, thought Weir. You'd better at least give me the money for new trousers in three days.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
As if reading Weir's mind, Griffin winked at him. Reaching into his pocket, Griffin took out his wallet. From his wallet, Griffin took out five shiny pennies, and tossed them across the table. 
"There's your insurance. Use it wisely."
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
"Is there anything I can get you? Anything I can do to help?" Helen asked anxiously, her heart aching at the sight of him in pain. There had to be something she could do for him...
She shot Griffin a withering look before returning her attention to the injured doctor. Fury and concern were battling for her attention, each washing over her in waves despite her struggling to push the former aside.
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Kindly give Griffin back his pennies, if you don't mind."
Lewis turned to Hawley.
"I expect full payment, tomorrow. Not these insulting trifles."
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin only smiled and nodded back, taking the coins back. There was a small safe in Griffin's bedroom, full of notes, pounds, guineas, shillings and pennies. A collection of his father's fortune and the stolen belongings of Thomas Marvel.
Amazing what the unhinged mind is capable of.
"Aheheh, don't worry, Weir." Griffin replied. "You will."
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
Helen slowly returned to her seat, deciding that it would probably be wise to finish off her wine. She had nearly drained the glass when a certain voice caused her to pause.
This is a first for me, doctor. You're drinking... and angry. I never thought I'd see the day. Hela sounded genuinely both pleasantly surprised and pleased.
Helen scowled and set the down the glass with a loud thump, glaring down at the table.
Now is not the time. Go away.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elian's wrapped her arms around Helen as soon as she sat down, watching her with worry in her eyes. "Are you okay, Helen?"
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"That's good to know, Hawley. Let's meet at two in the afternoon, then. In the Society's garden."
Lewis turned his attention to Helen. He slid her his glass of wine, as she appeared to need another.
"It's alright to feel as you do, Helen," he said to her quietly. "Remember, this is healthy. And Griffin and I will sort out our own affairs, rest assured..." he said, letting a small smirk slip.
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin didn't take any notice. He just suddenly realised something. 
All of the Society members here in this restaurant. Invited by an anonymous party. Funded by said anonymous party. Surely that must be suspicious?
Griffin saw Jekyll's financial records from Marvel. He was in serious debt. So how on Earth could Jekyll possibly arrange this event?
"Excuse me, a moment." Griffin announced to the other three, and left for the kitchen. He'd have a little chat with the waiter.
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
I could help you punish Griffin.
Helen didn't give a response to anyone, only glancing sideways at Lewis before accepting the glass. She gulped down what wine remained and set the glass aside, wrinkling her nose at the clash of flavor it brought.
The change wouldn't hurt. If you allow me to take over, it would be like falling asleep.
Helen rested her hand on the table, her fingers curling around the handle of her dinner fork, staring down at it with a scowl.
You'll only touch Griffin?
Cross my heart.
Helen untangled herself from Elaina's arms, her touch gentle but firm as she pushed her away.
Fine. Do it.
Helen blinked once and felt herself being pulled under, soon unable to think or even feel as she drifted through nothingness. Hela was the one who stood, the fork still in hand, and began to push and maneuver her way towards the kitchen to find the man who so enraged her Jekyll.
Goodnight, doctor.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina frowned, trying to resist Helen getting away. "Where are you going?" She asked nervously. She glanced at Lewis, looking worried and a little hurt.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
Lewis felt the change in Helen, and got up, though he still bled.
"Stay where you are, Elaina," he requested.
He motioned for Sozo to follow him, and promptly went to the Biology table, where he found Jasper and Kito.
"I need to ask you all a favor," he said.
(( Catt Hatter Jasper Jekyll Miss-Dreamerkat Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Griffin pushed through the kitchen doors, and was surprised to find it completely empty. No cook, no waiter, nobody. He went through the back door, finding nothing but a set of cook's clothes and waiter's clothes discarded by the exit. 
"Oh. Oh, of course." Griffin simply said, and turned to leave.
(( Helen Jekyll Catt Hatter Jekyll1886 Jasper Jekyll Elaina Hyde Miss-Dreamerkat ))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Hey, sorry but punching people is actually very out of character for Hela for quite a few reasons [she dislikes human contact, can't swing a punch to save her life, so on] and I would appreciate it if you would please stop controlling my character and the characters of others. It sort of takes away a writer's ability to make choices for themselves and can cause characters to do things they wouldn't usually do when played properly.))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Ah, sorry!))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Edited it.))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Thank you!))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Hmm... do I have permission for Hela to attack/possibly stab Griffin with a fork?))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
((I don't know about stabbing, he's had one of those before: *cough* chatterghosts *cough* ))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((XDD Don't worry, a fork wouldn't do much damage at all and would barely bleed. It'd hurt like Hell though. But if not, Hela could simply act spooky. ^-^))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Spooky it is.))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Okay! ^-^))
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(( Fiona couldn't see him! She couldn't have anticipated her aim would land him in the leg!
... 'course, that doesn't justify the twice-broken nose, but, uh. Still. ))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
Hela burst in through the kitchen doors, an unpleasant smile marring the face of the doctor she wore, the dinner fork that she had taken from the table held loosely in her left hand. "There you are, Mr. Griffin... I wanted to talk to you." She chuckled and approached him, a predatory hunger flashing in her eyes.
((Sorry, can't tag everyone.))
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina slumped in her chair, staring at the table and trying not to cry. Don't be stupid. There's nothing to cry about. Don't do it. They don't need your help, that's fine. Don't cry!
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
The instant Helen's psyche switched fully to Hela's sole control, everyone's Vibralert Coin started buzzing like mad. The room sounded like nothing so much as a swarm of angry bees.
"Kindly don't break Hela," Weir requested. "Just restrain her."
(( Dr. H. Griffin Catt Hatter Miss-Dreamerkat Jasper Jekyll ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
"Look, I appreciate the want to socialise, but I don't have time." returned Griffin, an unusual look of panic in his eyes. This wasn't a Society event. It was an ambush. "Now, out of the way, I have to-"
And then Griffin saw it. In the saucepan of hardly cooked vegetables, a black, metallic, and ticking spherical material was bobbing up and down in the water. Without even thinking, Griffin shot across Hela, through the other Lodgers, and out of the door; but not before shouting:
"OUT! EVERYONE OUT!"
(( Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde Jekyll1886 Miss-Dreamerkat Jasper Jekyll Catt Hatter ))
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Helen Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Hela stiffened at the sudden movement, raising her arms to defend herself but no attack came and she watched Griffin simply run past her. "What the Hell is his problem...?" She muttered.
Maybe he's scared of me.
The thought brought a smile back to her face and she began to search the kitchen for a knife, ignoring Griffin's warning.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina looked up, frowning. He wants everyone to get out. But where was Hela? She stood, worried.
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
Not standing on ceremony, Weir went to the kitchen, both to deal with Hela and to see what had so spooked Griffin.
When he entered, he saw Hela with a knife...and heard a fateful ticking...
"Damn you, Griffin!" Lewis shouted as he hobbled at speed back into the dining room. He harbored little doubt the hateful man had planted the device, though God only knew why.
Perhaps to kill us all. Perhaps to make himself look the hero, came the passing thought as he addressed everyone in the room.
"There's a bomb in the kitchen! Run! Now!"
Oh, Hell... he realized as his stomach sank. Hela...
He turned and made his way back into the kitchen.
"Hela!" he called, worry bordering on panic.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Dr. H. Griffin Jasper Jekyll Catt Hatter Miss-Dreamerkat ))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Kito stood up alarmed.
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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
At Dr. Weir's order, Sozo had moved into the kitchen to restrain Hela. Whom he now had pinned in a hammer lock against the wall after she's made a break for the back door.
((Dr. H. Griffin Elaina Hyde Helen Jekyll ))
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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Hela grimaced and swore under her breath, letting out a sharp cry of pain as struggling only seemed to make things worse. "D****... Let me go!" She panted, itching to pick back up the knife she had found and plunge it into her captors heart.
Why can't anything ever go my way?
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Ohthankgod," the words tumbled out of Weir's mouth.
"Hela, Sozo, we have to leave!" His gaze darted to the saucepan. "There's a bomb!"
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Elaina stood a ways away from the building, really wishing she had brought her cane. She had tears in her eyes, scared for Hela and Lewis.
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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Aye sir!" Keeping hold of Hela, Sozo moved to follow Lewis out of the hazardous building.
He'd ask about the bomb later.
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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Once they were safely outside, they rejoined Elaina and the other lodgers, who had all escaped.
"I'd advise we return home as quickly as possible," Weir advised. It wouldn't do for the Society to be associated with an event like this. "We don't know the blast radius of that thing!"
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Hela glowered at Lewis, her eyes smoldering as fidgeted, soon giving when her efforts were only met with pain. 
Didn't even get to keep the knife. Bloody Sozo, always pinning and hurting me...
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, bowing her head as she allowed the doctor to surface.
Helen awoke to a sharp, throbbing pain in one shoulder and groaned softly, squirming to try to relieve the ache but the discomfort only worsened with her movements. Her eyes fluttered open and she blinked at the sight of the cobblestone sidewalk, rather disoriented. "What... where am I?"
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina saw Helen and started to walk over, then hesitated. Was she still Hela? She wanted to walk over and help her...
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Ah, Sozo, you can let go," said Lewis, as all the Vibralert Coins stopped buzzing entirely.
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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Yes Sir." He said, carefully letting go of her arm so as not to have her fall. "Stretch it gently, it'll be tender for a bit."
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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
"Hmm...? Oh... thank you..." Helen mumbled and rubbed her sore shoulder, frowning faintly at all the Lodgers. Everyone looked so concerned... "What happened?"
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina walked over to her, holding her hand. "There was a bomb or something... I don't know why... I was worried about you..."
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"We need to clear out of here," Lewis reiterated. "The sooner, the better."
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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Yes sir." Sozo nodded. "Do you need assistance?"
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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Helen leaned heavily against Elaina, closing her eyes. "A bomb... huh... I didn't know they had bombs... I hope no one's hurt..." She murmured and continued to massage her shoulder.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I think everyone is okay," Elaina smiled. "We should go home now... I'm pretty tired." Her stomach growled. "And kinda hungry."
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Jekyll1886  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(( I don't know whether Griffin's still around anywhere, but on the off chance he is, shouldn't we wait for his player, now that everyone's outside? Also for anyone else who'd like to be outside in the aftermath...
Dr. H. Griffin Jasper Jekyll Miss-Dreamerkat HenryRoseQuartz Silverliné Carew chatterghosts Mz.Hyde ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin was outside the alleyway, in Broker Street, waiting for the rest of them to come out. What's taking them so long?
He then began to think of the bomb, presumably the cook or waiter put it there. Who were they working for? Moreau? Dracula? Obviously this restaurant wasn't a restaurant, but a trap. A trap to kill all of the Society Lodgers. Griffin let that sink in, and suddenly noticed two people climb into a carriage.
"Get in, you blundering fool!" the waiter ordered the cook, who was still buried in his book. "We need to get as far away from the bomb as possible."
"Alrigh', alrigh'." the cook meagerly responded, looking out the carriage window. "Hey, isn't that one of the Society people?"
"What? The hell are you talking about?" the waiter looked out of the window.
Griffin was already running.
(( Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde Jekyll1886 Catt Hatter HenryRoseQuartz Silverliné Carew chatterghosts Mz.Hyde ))
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((So it looks like we're over here now, guys! Dr. H. Griffin Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde Miss-Dreamerkat Catt Hatter chatterghosts Mz.Hyde HenryRoseQuartz Jasper Jekyll Silverliné Carew and anyone else who cares to join!
Please don't just respond to this post, but check on down the list or on the "Latest Comments" section of Disqus, and make sure to respond to the LATEST post in this thread, to make sure we have some semblance of order. I'd be happy to coordinate with anyone/everyone on Google Hangouts, if you like.))
"I'm afraid I do," Weir admitted to Sozo. "In point of fact, we'd better head to the infirmary, and Dr. Hen. It's not dire," he explained, more for Helen's and Elaina's benefit than anything, "but it is pressing."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin managed to reach the carriage before the driver whipped the horses to gallop away. He could hear the waiter shouting for the driver to speed the carriage. Griffin opened the door, and found a pistol in his face. 
"Get in the carriage, Dr. Griffin." the waiter ordered, tightening his grip on the revolver. "And quickly."
Griffin looking back to the alley, saw the rest of the Society pile out. At least they were safe. 
"Looks like your bomb won't work as planned." Griffin replied, hauling himself in and sitting down opposite the two villains. 
The waiter smiled, putting the gun down on his knee, but still pointing it at Griffin. The cook knocked on the roof, and the carriage pranced away.
(( Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde Jekyll1886 Catt Hatter Jasper Jekyll HenryRoseQuartz Silverliné Carew Miss-Dreamerkat 
It would also help if everyone could tag each other! If you can't, then just put a ":disqus" after the "@[account tag]", and that should do it.))
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(( Dr. H. Griffin Elaina Hyde Miss-Dreamerkat Helen Jekyll Catt Hatter Jasper Jekyll HenryRoseQuartz Silverliné Carew chatterghosts Mz.Hyde Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) Alicia Ghast ))
So, it looks like Griffin's in the carriage and Sozo, Lewis, Kito, Helen, and Elaina are headed back to the Society. Please post what you'd like your character(s) to do.))
Helen, Elaina, Lewis, Kito, and Sozo made their way back to the Society.
Dr. Hen tended to Dr. Weir in the infirmary.
Rachel hadn't been planning to cook dinner for so many people on such short notice, so lodgers with any culinary skills were encouraged to go to the kitchen and pitch in.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
(Mz. Hyde is heading back to the society with a giant stack of food. She had no idea which forks to use to eat her food, she opted out of eating anything at all.)
~Flashback~
*Mz. Hyde is sitting at the table when her food arrives.* 
Finally! I'm starv-?! 
*The food is incredibly fancy and tiny. She pulls out a magnifying glass to look at it.* 
THIS is all I get?! 
*Waiter nods. She sighs in annoyance. She reaches over to grab a fork when she realizes...*
Why the hell are there so many utensils?! 
*She holds up a tiny fork.* 
+Oh, that's your post-salad, pre- appetizer hors d'oeuvre fork .+ 
*She puts that one down and holds up another.*
+That is your appetizer meat fork.+ 
*She holds up another fork.* 
+ Post-appetizer, pre-entree fork.* 
Ahhhhhhh! Forget it! I'm not hungry! 
*She pushes the tiny food away.*
~End of flashback~
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
((I think I may've found her place setting:
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Oh wow! Yep that's it! XD)
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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
Catt had opted to help out in the kitchen. Meanwhile Sozo, after dropping Lewis off at the infirmary and making sure he didn't require anything further, had gone to his room to change back into his comfortable clothes.
((Dr. H. Griffin Jekyll1886 Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde Miss-Dreamerkat Jasper Jekyll HenryRoseQuartz Silverliné Carew chatterghosts @Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):disqus ))
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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Elaina followed Helen around, holding her hand and staying close to her. She looked up at her with worry.
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Helen leaned against Elaina for support, feeling oddly lathergic and light. She managed to duck into the chaos of the kitchen long enough to get a bottle of wine and several glasses, hugging them all to her chest. With Elaina's help, she was able to deliver everything to the infirmary and smiled at the sight of Lewis. "Hey... I grabbed us all something to drink... how's the leg?"
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
(( Miss-Dreamerkat I imagine Kito has been following Helen, just in case.))
"Much better, thank you," replied Lewis. "The bleeding's stopped, and the stitches are redone. Hen's quite the deft hand, I must say. And I think we could all use a drink about now," he admitted with a laugh.
Weir spied Kito, and nodded in greeting.
((Incidentally, I found a person's description online of a gunshot wound they received; I imagine something similar for Lewis, though perhaps a little less severe, as I don't believe Griffin's gun was .40 caliber, and Weir would definitely make use of whatever physical therapy was available:
"I was shot in the right thigh about a month ago. I was shot with a .40 caliber at close range; the bullet went straight through, hitting only muscle and not my artery or bone. I walked on crutches for about a week and a half, and after that kinda limped around awhile. The doc's advice was to attend rehabilitation but I never went. Lasting effects would be I have numbness in my big toe and buttocks and swollen knee."))
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elaina leaned her head against Helen but still stood so that she could lean on her for support. She smiled at Lewis, watching Helen talk.
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Wonderful!" Helen carefully set everything down on a nearby counter top and started to fill the glasses, fumbling for a moment with uncorking the wine. "I would've brought snacks, but I think the cooks would have my head. They seem to be throwing together anything and everything on hand." She told Lewis with an apologetic smile as she offered him a drink.
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Honestly, Helen," confessed Weir with a chortle, "I'm quite happy to drink on an empty stomach right now." He appreciatively accepted the glass, then raised it. "Here's to good company."
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elaina made no comment about how she hasn't eaten anything in two days. She just watched Helen and smiled.
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"To good company." Helen repeated as she raised her own glass. She took a long sip and sighed contently, leaning against the same counter that held the wine. "This has been quite the day... I should probably stop after this glass, so I can actually remember it all." She said with a giggle.
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Eyes closed, Lewis gratefully quaffed the vintage. It was good--to be here, in relative safety, with wine and friends. To simply...get lost in the moment.
By the time Helen finished speaking, he'd drained his glass.
"Do what you like, my darling girl," he replied. "But I'd just as soon forget."
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Elaina Hyde  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elaina's stomach growled loudly and she coughed to cover it up a little too late. She hoped they didn't notice, nuzzling Helen.
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
Helen regarded Lewis with a curious gleam in her eyes, glancing down at her own glass and wondering if she'd be able to follow suit.
Well, only one way to find out.
She tipped back her head and gulped down the remaining drink with an enthusiasm mirroring Lewis's own before grinning triumphantly as she raised the empty glass high. "Done!"
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Lewis gave a hearty laugh. With a merry twinkle in his eye, he asked, "Another round, then?" and handed her his glass.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
( A small feminine voice answers from behind the door, calling to them in a sing-song manner. )
Who's huuuungryyyyyyy?
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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
Elaina's stomach growled again, louder. "Me," she grumbled.
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
Helen nodded and set his glass on the counter next to hers, concentrating on refilling both without spilling. Though a few drops here and there managed to escape, a quick, sweeping wipe of the countertop with her sleeve worked well enough to remove the splatters... but unfortunately sent the newly filled glasses toppling over, spilling their contents onto the floor.
"Ah! Oh my God, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to, Hell, it's getting everywhere, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" She cried, her hands clamped over her mouth.
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"It's only wine, darlin'," said Lewis, quite blase. "There's a whole cellar full of it. And, as for the counter...alcohol's a mild disinfectant. You just helped clean the place," he said with a grin.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
( In through the door bursts a curvaceous ginger with a silver platter. )
Good! 'cause I've got snacks 
( They pause, noticing the spill. )
oh dear, need some help with that?
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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
Elaina was already looking for a dark colored towel to clean it up. The thought of food was gone, only replaced with making poor Helen feel better.
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
"I'm so sorry..." Helen repeated meekly, removing her jacket to mop up the mess she had made. "I can clean it up... God, now the counter will be all sticky..."
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
"Helen... Helen, stop. Don't ruin your clothing. There are plenty of fresh linens in that cupboard," said Weir. "Just under where the water pitcher and bowl sit on the counter. And cleaning agents in the glass presses above. More to the point, it's the maids' job to tend to such things, not yours. Come. Sit. Take a moment."
He looked to the new arrival.
"Dr. Rose! What a pleasant surprise."
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( HenryRoseQuartz ))
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I thought I heard a party going on up here. You all must be famished!
( He sets his platter, consisting of gleaming Latkes and feta triangles, before them. )
But it looks like we've had little accident in the process. Do you need me to help clean that up?
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Elaina Hyde  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
Elaina smiled. “I got it!” she said, wiping the mess up. She hugged Helen, giggling. “It’s okay, calm down!”
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
Helen hesitated, her expression conflicted as she gazed at the mess she created. Then with a sigh and a droop of her head, she responded with a quiet, "Yes sir" and began to put her jacket back on. Once she finished buttoning it, she sat on the edge of Lewis's bed, burying her face in her hands.
What is wrong with me?
A gentle embrace and Elaina's bubbly voice distracted her from the thought.
"Oh, uh... I am calm..." She mumbled, blushing. "I'm fine... Really..."
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Dr. Rose, you're a godsend," said Lewis with a smile. His stomach gurgled just then. "Apparently, my body agrees," he said with a faint laugh.
"Have another drink, and some food, and you'll feel better yet," he said to Helen. "And, you needn't call me 'sir'. 'Lewis' will do just fine."
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Yeah sorry I just been busy/ distracted)
Kito had followed Helen and Lewis since the restaurant, he figured he'd stay with her in case anything happened and also to protect Lewis. Helen Jekyll
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona watched with a wild grin as Griffin clambered into the carriage, as it began to set off.
Didn't take 'im for a total nutcase -- least, not a bomber-type. 'Guess I was wrong.
She took off after the carriage, thankful she hadn't worn heels. The skirt was a trouble, though, and she had to hike them up to maintain any sort of pace, though it was quite a troublesome effort. She wasn't trying to catch up with it, however -- she was simply trying to find out where it was going.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Who are you working for?" Griffin asked, after a brief interval of silence between the trio. The waiter only smiled, the cook only grunted as he peered through the window. 
"We're not at liberty to say, Dr. Griffin." replied the waiter. "Needless to say our employer admires your little cabal."
"Then why..." Griffin suddenly noticed, through the small oval window at the back of the waiter's and cook's seat, Fiona was chasing the carriage. Probably for the wrong reason. The waiter stared at him curiously. "Ahem... Then why does your employer want us dead?"
"Who said you were to all die?" the cook interjected, that was responded by a sharp nudge by the waiter.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona flashes a sharp grin, ducking out of the view of the carriage and continuing her path.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin gave a small smile in return. The waiter turned back to Griffin. 
"Why are you keeping me alive?" Griffin asked him. "You could've shot me in the street, or could simply kill me now."
The cook turned to Griffin. 
"We're taking you to-"
Before the cook could finish his sentence, the waiter placed the revolver straight at the cook's temple, muffled it with a small cushion on the seat; and pulled the trigger. 
The sound hardly even deafened Griffin's ears, but it still surprised him. The cook's lifeless body slackened in the seat, resting on the window. The waiter simply smiled. Perhaps he's not as different to me as I thought.
"Apologies, Dr. Griffin." the waiter replied. "Can't have loose tongues."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Seeing how she was easily losing track of the carriage, Fiona didn't hear the gunshot. She was getting farther and farther away, in fact.
But that was fine. She would catch up eventually, so long as it remained in sight.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"You're not the only one." Griffin replied, staring at the cook's now lifeless eyes. Probably just a hired criminal. He reminded Griffin of Marvel. The waiter pocketed the revolver, and crossed his arms. 
"Won't be needing it now." the waiter remarked. "We've nearly arrived."
After a few moments, the carriage stopped outside a small deserted park, covered with trees and flora. 
"Get out, Dr. Griffin." the waiter ordered, opening the door for him. "My employer is in that park. If any of the Society members followed us, they were to enter the park and meet him."
Griffin stepped out of the carriage, trying to see if Fiona managed to follow the carriage further. He looked back at the waiter, who leaned out of the carriage. 
"Who are you?" Griffin asked the waiter. "Really?"
"Sebastian Moran, Dr. Griffin." the waiter replied, closing the door, and the carriage slowly clopped away. Griffin straightened himself, loosened his tie, and entered the park.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona was still catching up. They were barely in eyesight now, but she'd seen the two figures -- oh, but hadn't there been three? she was sure there were three -- leave the carriage.
She walked, now, foregoing running, allowing minutes to pass as she whistled along.
Arty'd call it self destructive, if he knew I was goin' and endangerin' meself like this. The thought thrilled her.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
The trees sprouted high in the air, covering the sky in green spots of leaves. The park itself was rectangular, four paths in and out, a single fountain surrounded by benches. Griffin saw that one of the empty benches was occupied.
A small man, with grey balding hair and a crooked complexion, was feeding pigeons with tiny breadcrumbs. Smartly dressed, the small man was hunched and had a perceptible air of unseemliness. He didn't notice Griffin walking toward him, nor when he sat down at the opposite end of the bench.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona finally spotted them at the very end of the path, though she quickly pressed herself to the side of a building, taking to silent observation.
Listenin' in seems cruel ta 'im...
She shrugged indifferently, however, rearing around the corner.
Thank God I don't care.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited
The small man, reaching into a brown paper bag, threw a collection of breadcrumbs at the flock of pigeons, that pecked away at the scraps mindlessly. 
"I am an arrant admirer of your work, Dr. Griffin." the small man finally said, surprising Griffin. His voice was wiry, calculating, and almost certainly veneered. 
"Thank you." Griffin could only reply. 
The small man folded the paper bag, placed it by his side and lent back on the bench. The pigeons twitched disappointingly. 
"You are no doubt pondering as to why I had Moran and his lackey attempt to incinerate you and your colleagues of the Society of Arcane Sciences." the small man remarked, finally turning his head over to Griffin. His eyes were misty, piercing like daggers. Can't imagine he gets on well with other people.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Oh, so he's that type, Fiona mused silently.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin nodded back. As if I would care about the majority of them.
"I shall give you the answer to that query." the small man replied. "Dr. Henry Jekyll's Society has been on my mind for a great length of time. I had two of my subordinates investigate it a few days ago. A simple burglar, Sanderson Atlas; and a health inspector, Lutwidge Coin."
Lutwidge Coin, the health inspector. It didn't surprise him how Coin managed to infiltrate the Society so easily. 
"The intelligence that they gathered was most invaluable. Though, of course, they could not be around to see the effect of their noble work."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
She recognized the latter's name.
Sounds about right...
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"The vast cornucopia of knowledge within the Society is tantamount to the plans that I have, Dr. Griffin." the small man explained, a toothy smile creeping on his wrinkled face. "Plans, that, will benefit my empire and many others."
"And what empire do you own, sir?" Griffin asked. Pry him with egotistical questions. The small man edged closer across the bench to Griffin.
"An empire, Dr. Griffin, that will span the whole world." the small man responded. He paused, and then slunk back, as if he revealed something he shouldn't. "We've met before, you know."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona rubbed at her eyes. She would intervene soon enough, if there was one more word from this nutcase. All things considered, she knew she'd have to anyway.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin frowned. He didn't recognise the man at all. The small man seemed to pick up Griffin's confusion.
"At Edinburgh University. Admittedly, it was a passing conversation. I asked you if you would like to hold a lecture for the faculty on your research. You denied." 
Griffin's brow rose. He remembered the small man now. The thin, bony face that he passed fleetingly at Edinburgh. 
"You?" Griffin blurted. 
"Professor James Moriarty." replied the small man.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona muffled a snort rather well. This guy's pullin' out all the stops. May'swell be jerkin' his ego...
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Moriarty smiled. showing his crooked smile again. 
"The information that Atlas and Coin gave me showed that nearly over 80 lodgers reside in the Society, each with his or her own vast compendium of their field. There are some which interest me most, and some the least."
He eyed Griffin carefully, who gritted his teeth. What does he want?
"I simply want the knowledge for the exhibition that Jekyll has planned. Not all of it, but the majority of it. And I assume you're wondering as to why I am telling you all this? What blundering fool reveals his machinations before he performs them?"
Griffin frowned. 
"Let me put it this way, Dr. Griffin. Around 70 yards away, Moran, whom I believe you're already acquainted with, is perched on top of one of these many buildings surrounding this park. A fantastically good shot, Moran will be able to see anything that moves within this park; for instance..."
Moriarty raised a hand, and pointed at one of the pigeons. Before he knew it, Griffin saw the pigeon writhed on the floor, having been shot, and the others flying away desperately.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona flinched, her eyes falling to the poor pigeon that was trying to make a desperate getaway.
That was needless, and frankly illegal. Guy's a psychopath, inn'e?
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"So, if you so much as call for help, Moran will put a 22 right..."
Moriarty pointed at Griffin's forehead. 
"There. Or your thief friend by one of the buildings. You may reveal yourself, Miss Steinmetz!"
Griffin looked for her. Please have a gun please have a gun please have a gun.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
She poked her head out from the side of the building, her admittedly displaced smile never wavering. "What gave me away?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"News travels fast, Miss Steinmetz." Moriarty replied, turning to her. Griffin simply gestured to her to shoot Moriarty. "Sit with us, please."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona offered Griffin a nearly apologetic glance, before eyeing Moriarty with a snort. "I don't s'pose I got a choice in the matter, eh?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Moriarty shook his head, smiling smugly, then gesturing for her to sit down. 
"It's actually very good for both of you to be here, as a matter of fact."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
She slowly sat down aside the two, smoothing out her dress. "I'd almost feel complimented, if ya weren't such a f*ckin' nutcase."
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Before Griffin could stop her, Moriarty raised his hand, and pointed to Fiona. Without having time to react, Griffin flinched. A bullet shot straight through the bench, right near Fiona's left shoulder.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(( Near, but not grazing? Or did it actually make contact? ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
((No contact, near miss.))
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona glanced to him flatly. "Yikes. Lesson learned."
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Don't fret just yet. Moran missed." remarked Moriarty. "Now, to the task at hand. I want you two to retrieve four pieces of information, each that belong to four members of the Society. The first, belonging to Jasper Kaylock, is research into werewolves; the second, belonging to Nicholas D. Bryson, research on aeronautic vehicles; the third, belonging to Dr. Henry Jekyll, research into the human psyche; and lastly, our dear Dr. Hawley Griffin, research into invisibility."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona leaned back, crossing her arms. "And what if we don't?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Moriarty raised his arm again, and Griffin flinched.
"Miss. Steinmetz, you may not know me, but I do know you. For a thief, I never expected you to have someone so close to you..."
Moriarty looked at Griffin, who frowned back in response.
"No, not you, Dr. Griffin. Miss. Steinmetz, I wonder what would happen if a certain Nicolette were to have the same unfortunate accident that befell an innocent pigeon a few minutes ago?"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona's breath hitched. She was silent, for once.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Moriarty smiled again. He turned to Griffin. 
"Now, Dr. Griffin doesn't have the same weakness. He cares more of his own skin than those of others, and I'm sure that he'll be able to cooperate if he's persuaded with sparing offers." 
Griffin shrunk back on the bench. Then something caught his mind.
"Why didn't you just have that Atlas fellow steal the research?"
"He was, but came back empty handed. Said it was something to do with a wolf, not a werewolf, mind you. Not that that matters. So, do you accept?"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona remained silent for a long time.
Should'a let Griffin die. Never should'a come along...
"Fine."
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin nodded in agreement. Moriarty smiled, and stood up slowly.
"I expect to have something soon. Deposit all I require at this location." 
He took a small slip of paper from his side pocket and gave it to Fiona.
"And if I don't receive anything, I'll make sure that neither of you will disobey me again." Moriarty began walking away. "Au revoir, madame et monsieur."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
She crams the paper in her pocket without a single glance, her expression stormy.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Jesus!" Griffin finally blurts. "First a bomb, now... this!"
He turned to Fiona. 
"What are we going to do? There's no chance that I'm going to give him any of my research, at all!"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona didn't look at him. Her eyes were locked with the ground.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Are you listening to me?" asked Griffin, panicking. "If he gets one scrap of any of the Society's research, he'll... he'll... who knows what' he'll do?"
He waved his hand in her face. 
"Anyone there? Steinmetz?"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona grabs his wrist and twists, leaving it suspended in the position before shoving him away with a glare. "Oh, f*ck off! You don' care for the others' research, jus' your own!"
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin clutched his wrist hard, annoyed at the pain but more at her. 
"Yes, I do; but that doesn't mean that I feel he shouldn't have them! Now, what are we going to do?"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"We?" she echoed, incredulous. "I'm not doing anything with you!"
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
What am I saying? She's a thief, of course she can do it on her own.
"Right, then what are you going to do?"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Whatever I damn well please," said Fiona through clenched teeth as she began to walk away.
She stopped, however, feet shuffling on the ground.
"Though," she began after a pause, "you may wanna keep a close eye on your work. When I get Nic outta 'ere, that's the first thing I'm gettin'." She flung her head over her shoulder with a smile. "Have a good night, Hawley."
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
As she walked away, Griffin closed his eyes and sighed.
"If you intend to bring destruction down upon me, Steinmetz; I'll do the same to you."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I'd like ta see ya try."
With that, she disappeared behind the corner of a building.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin kicked the ground, and walked out of the park, quickly trying to find a cab. He needed to hide his notes.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Is this the end of The Restaurant Roleplay?))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Pretty much, from this end of the story. Gemma and Kito are still talking, and I'm fine for you carrying on the rest of your's!))
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Thank you!))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Where do I need to go?))
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Wherever you think Kito would. Lewis, Sozo, Helen, and Elaina will head back to the society; you're welcome to go with them. Alternatively, Kito might catch scent of the waiter and cook and Griffin and follow the carriage. Or interact with any of the other lodgers present. [I would've tagged Gemma, too, but her profile is private.] Or even explore London, if he liked. Do what you think Kito would do. :-) ))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Probably go with Lewis and them)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Sounds good!))
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Fiona had joined the others outside rather quickly, sliding through the haze of people to put a distance between herself and the apparently doomed building. She didn't as much mind the bomb, or the threat that had been made on the Lodgers' lives; the only thing that truly bothered her was that this would probably not reflect well onto Nicolette. (Not to mention, she'd worn a dress.. for this?)
The others could do whatever the hell they pleased, whether that be enjoy their evening or have it cut short by explosion. She didn't care, truthfully.
Just as long as Nicolette was alright.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Can someone explain to me what happened? I had to be backstage at my school's musical performances saturday and friday. What did i miss?!)
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Elaina Hyde  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
(*What'd I miss from Hamilton starts playing*
Basically, Griffin wanted to know why the food was taking so long, saw a bomb, told everybody to get out, then Lewis went in, saw a bomb, and told everybody to get out because there was a bomb.)
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(Okay I also saw that Hela took over, when I was mentioned in a comment. Also thank you and I need to see that Musical, it's on my to do list)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((The lodgers are now gathered on the street outside the restaurant. Lewis has told them to clear out and/or go back to the Society, because 1.) they don't know the blast radius on the explosive and might get caught in it if they don't and 2.) it's better if the Society's members are not associated with an explosion (and the questions it would bring) any more than they already are.
Meanwhile, Griffin is in pursuit of the cook and waiter, who've climbed into a carriage and are trying to make their escape.
Side note: Lewis mistakenly presumes Griffin set the bomb. XD))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Thank you!)
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Dr. H. Griffin  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Griffin getting out of the alleyway and into Broker Street, turned back, to see the still empty alley. Why haven't they come out yet?
He walked down the alley, and pressed his ears against the glass window. Griffin heard a voice shout that there was a bomb in the kitchen. It was Weir's. 
"Well, at least he gets the picture." Griffin thought aloud, and went to the street.
(( Helen Jekyll Elaina Hyde Jekyll1886 Catt Hatter ))
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
( At this, the psychologist rises, forming a bubble around Jasper and Silver both. )
No time for heroics! we need to get out out out now!
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Jasper Jekyll  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( Jasper hurls herself against the wall of the orb, teeth gritted. )
Let me out Rose!
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( He takes off towards the door. )
No! This is for our own good. There's a bomb in the kitchen, we have to get out of here!
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Jasper Jekyll  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( She takes off in the other direction, running against the momentum of her circular cage like a pink treadmill. )
I've survived worse. There's a prisoner on the loose and I have to get her destabilized.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
It could shatter you!
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Then I'll be taking the threat down with me. I'm saving your lives!
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( He continues running, carrying them out the door and across the street. )
No! I'm saving YOURS!
( He glances back to her, a pained look in his misty eyes. )
I can't lose you. Not again mom.
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Jasper Jekyll  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( Jasper pauses, eyes wide. )
...mom?
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Upon seeing the familiar faces around them, he allows the bubble to pop. He smiles sheepishly at the ground between them. )
eheh, sorry.
( He wanted to say more, to explain, but a second energy eats away at him.
Hurt.
Resent.
Now was not the time to visit memory lane. )
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( A second pair of stormy green eyes study the cobblestones beneath them. The tightly gripped hand still aches, bones protesting loudly underneath an iron grasp.
Her captor had just attempted suicide
The last thing she wants to do is speak to her.
She wriggles, attempting to wrench her hand free. )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Huh?
( Jasper's eyes widen further, horror etching its way onto her features.
Thin soft fingers buckle under the pressure.
Her pressure.
She immediately lets go of the hand and takes a step back. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Immediately, she withdraws her hand and hugs it close to her chest. )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
…I…
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( under her breath )…thanks
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( She takes in Silver’s form before casting her eyes back to the building, disgust building in the pit of her gut. )
   I didn’t know I was hurting you…I’m sorry. 
I forget my own strength sometimes.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( She winces. )
…is that what you’re sorry about?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
...what?
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Softly. )
Jasper...do you remember what you said to us on our way out?
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Jasper Jekyll  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
why?
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
I think...there you will find your answer
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Jasper Jekyll  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
...I don't...
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( She never takes her eyes from the cobblestones. )
Are you punishing me?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( She narrows her eyes, taking a step forward. )
Why would you ask that?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
I...
( She shakes her head. Quietly. )
I'm sorry.
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Look at me when I'm talking to you!
Why would you think I'm punishing you?
( She takes Silver's chin and lifts it to meet her gaze. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( She's met with a sad remorseful expression. )
I know I'm not healthy and I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like you're not enough
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
You never made me feel like that! where's this coming from?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Her eyes begin to water. )
Because you made me feel like that, just a few minutes ago.
Do you even care about what you dying would do to?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
dying? is this about the bomb?
You know I'd do anything to protect you! If that clod were to lay one finger on you I...I..
It's my job to make sure that doesn't happen. I can't jeopardize that mission!
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
Forget about the mission! what about me?! Did you ever consider how I'd feel about losing you?!
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
I'm doing this FOR you!
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( She shakes her head, tears visibly welling up in her eyes. Wordlessly, she reaches into her bodice and pulls out a wireframe attached to a chain. )
Do you remember this?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Amber eyes soften.
She's spent weeks attached to that wireframe, regenerating against the warmth of soft flesh and a unique but steady heartbeat. She'd never wanted to leave the comfy confines of her gem. )
Of course I do.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
You keep going on missions and putting yourself in harm's way, but seeing you vanish is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The only thing that kept me going was knowing that you were safe, that you'd come back.
Please....
( Her bottom lip trembles, her voice comes in a choked whisper. )
Please don't leave me.
see more
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Aw hey, don't cry
( The grip on Silver's chin becomes a tender caress. With her other arm, she pulls Silver to her and rests her own head on top of the tiny human's.
She sighs. )
Jaspers, they- we-
we're built to be tough, not for things like this.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( She wraps her arms around the giant's waist. )
I know
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
So it doesn't come easy for me. I didn't realize that you thought I was planning a suicide.
I'm sorry for hurting you.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
I love you
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
I didn't even know what that was until I met you.
You changed me,
you mean everything to me
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Jasper Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
( Jasper bolts upright, grip tightening on Silver's hand when she feels the vibration. Her playful purr becomes an incensed snarl. )
JUST like Homeworld!
( With that, she pushes herself up from the table. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( In one swift motion, she yanks Silver up as well- uprooting her from her seated position at the table. Silver stumbles, struggling to gain her footing. She winces when the loving grip becomes a painful one. The bones in her palm cry out in protest. )
Ah! Jasper!
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Kito turned to face Lewis. "What is it?" He asked.
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Jasper Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
( Jasper looks from Silver to Lewis to Kito and back. )
Yeah, spill.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"True," Griffin replied, smirking at her. "But then he would've blabbed. Once you get to know me, Helen, you'll see that I'm not the sort of person you'd fraternise with."
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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Lewis was third to arrive. Dressed for a black-tie occasion, he hobbled in on his crutches. He gave a small smile and a nod of approval as he took in the venue. His eyes scanned the room for a host.
A waiter approached.
Weir showed him the invitation, and was led to the Chemistry table.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin, immediately noticing Weir approach the table, buried himself in the menu. Hopefully Weir didn't notice.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Lewis noticed, but said nothing aside from a courteous:
"Evening, Griffin."
He took a seat, and lay the crutches on the floor.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin gritted his teeth. Damn it.
He peered over the menu.
"Hi, Weir."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Five days' time," Lewis reminded him, then turned to browsing the menu.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Five days time..." Griffin back-talked quietly.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Weir snickered briefly at the ridiculousness of Griffin's infantile behavior.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin had a sudden urge to plunge one of the cutlery knives into Weir's temple, but restrained himself.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Oh, Griffin! XD I love the way you play him, by the by.))
Lewis looked up as Elaina approached.
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Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Jekyll1886 (I need assistance! I need someone to read Kito the invitation and then help find proper clothing!)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Lewis would gladly read him the invite, and I'm sure Mz. Hyde could hook him up with the proper clothing. You could therefore have him arrive whenever you like! :-) ))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Okay just didn't know who would help him, thank you)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((My pleasure.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(X3 This is going to be interesting though, what table would he sit at? He is kind of just there.)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((My guess would be Biology [because unusual life form] or Geography [because not from around here], but it's really up to you.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(I don't know)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Gemma just sat at a random table. I think that sets the precedent for just sitting where you like.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Okay, I'll figure out where he'll go)
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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
With everyone having received a letter, a certain cynical 16 year old combative prodigy had been asked to escort one of the "problem children" to, and for the duration of the event.
Sozo knocked on the door.
"Helen Jekyll, I'm here to escort you to the dinner." He said bluntly, tugging at the uncomfortable collar. These Victorian clothes made no sense.
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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited
"Oh, one minute!" Came Helen's voice from behind the door as she slipped on her shoes, pulling a simple grey satchel with a silver clasp over one shoulder. "Okay, I'm ready, sir."
For once, she had on something other than Hela's oversized clothes (though she did have a spare pair of them tucked away in her satchel, just in case). Instead, she wore a tuxedo specially tailored to her body, complete with a bow tie and black leathered shoes.
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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
He opened the door and gave her a look over. "At least yours looks like it fits. Let's go then." He grumbled.
His suit, while reasonably fashionable, didn't fit him as well as Helen's fit her. It looked like he had borrowed an older sibling's clothes, and wasn't happy about it.
They set off for the restaurant.
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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited
Helen flushed at the comment, tucking back her hair. "Thank you...?" She answered nervously before heading with him.
Once there, Helen pulled her invitation out for the waiter, scanning the crowd for some of her closer friends.
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Elaina glanced at the door to see who was here, and she grinned when she saw Helen. She stood and ran over, hugging her. "Hi!!!"
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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
"Ah! Hello!" Helen responded with a laugh, nearly stumbling backwards from Elaina's momentum. She embraced the blonde and squeezed her tightly, letting out a content sigh. "I missed you..."
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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I missed you too!" She giggled, nuzzling her happily. She pulled away and grabbed her hand, pulling her over to the table with Lewis. "C'monC'monC'mon!"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
The waiter approached their table, with a thick notepad. 
"May I have your orders?" the waiter asked, rather loudly over the rabble of the other tables.
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Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Kito Latro had walked to the restaurant having been given directions by Lewis, and after a while he made it. He pulled at the collar of the collared shirt he was wearing. He felt so confined wearing these clothes. He honestly looked humorous, a tribal like mask on the body of a finely dressed young man made onlookers chuckle as he walked down the street.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
The waiter stuck his head through the door. Noticing a boy with a mask walking towards the restaurant.
"Er... Can I help you, boy?"
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I'm a member of the society, Kito Latro," He said saying what Lewis told him to say.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Invitation?" the waiter asked, outstretching a hand.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Kito pulled out the invitation, Lewis telling him to bring that as well, and he handed it to the man.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
The waiter took the invitation, and frowned at the odd name. 
"Kito Latro?" the waiter thought aloud.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Yes that is my name," Kito said. "It's foreign," He said.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
The waiter raised his eyebrows, and shrugged.
"I'm no judge. Come on in, then."
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Kito walked inside and now had to figure out where he should sit.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"There are four tables: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography." the waiter told Kito. "Your profession should place you on one of these tables."
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Kito mentally cursed, he didn't know what any of those where, "Thank you," he said.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
The waiter paused, waiting for Kito to move for one of the tables. 
Nothing. 
"What is your profession?" the waiter asked.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Um, I'm not really in those professions, I'm more extra security and extra help," Kito said.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Oh, um... Er... Try the biology table." replied the waiter. "That madam sat there is a cook."
He pointed to the only person sat at the Biology table, Gemma.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Alright," Kito said sitting across from Gemma.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Background Scientist #37
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
The blue haired girl waved at him. "Hi! I'm Gemma!"
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Kito latro" he said sitting down. He looked uncomfortable not because of gemma but because of his suit.
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Nice to meet you!" she smiled warmly, "I think the waiter will be back soon if you would like something to drink."
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Thank you," He said.
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"You're very welcome!" she turned back to her menu.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Kito stared at the menu unsure of what to do, he couldn't read what it said.
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Why do they use such fancy words?" Gemma held the menu close to her face. "I can hardly read it! Is it just my menu?" She turned to Kito.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Umm" Kito said looking down awkwardly. "I can't read this language at all, my own I'm just fine with, but..."
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Oh! I'm sorry... Umm..." she set down her own menu and pointed to an item on his. "I think thats mashed potatoes? That ones a pineapple..." She pointed to another item. "And theres a cherry pie... I think you can order about anything and you'll be good."
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Kito blinked, "What's a pineapple?"
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Its yellow? Here I'll try to draw it." She grabbed a pen from her hair and a napkin and sketched out a rough pineapple like shape. "That parts yellow... and that part is green. Its like a mix between a lemon and an orange? You should order one so you can see what it tastes like!"
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"I don't know if I should order anything, wouldn't want anyone getting disturbed by how I eat," Kito said.
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Sorry to the delay))
"Oh don't worry about that, I don't think anyone would care. At least I wouldn't."
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"It's fine," Kito said.
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"All right," Gemma said. She looked around the restaurant once more. It was very pretty in here, almost soothing.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Kito looked around as well observing his surroundings.
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Background Scientist #37  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
"Wonder how many people will show up?" Gemma wondered aloud.
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HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( A small hansom pulls up in the designated parking spot. Two people climb out, an elegantly dressed ginger followed by Silverliné Carew . Although the ginger is dressed in high necked lace, they still hold out a gentlemanly arm to assist their counterpart down the steps and onto the sidewalk. They present their invitations and guide the young lady to edge of the Biology table closest to the Geography table. )
I'll sit in the crack, if you don't mind
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
Oh you don't have to do that! that looks uncomfortable
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
That's precisely why no one else sits in these chairs. I'm a tiny thing love, I need all the height I can get!
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( Her painted lips push up into a small pout as she nods, considering the doctor's words. )
You have a fair point. After you then?
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago • edited
( Plump pink lips curl into a delighted smile.
Victory! )
After me
( He squeezes through the spaces and wedges himself into the chair joining the two departments. )
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( Quickly, gracefully, she drops into the chair beside him before averting her eyes to the napkin in front of her. )
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( A dejected voice speaks to him. Her voice.
"This would have been a good time to bring a date."
"I know." )
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( Moments pass in awkward silence.
Fancy napkins.
Fancy cutlery.
Who's paying for all this? )
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Their silence is broken by a real voice, a Tenor this time.
His voice. )
So! what's been going on with you?
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
Oh! not much...
( She looks around the room, eyes landing on the people sitting in cliques, several of them in pairs.
It is then when it hits her.
"If only Jasper were here"
She hadn't seen the giant woman in weeks, the Quartz hadn't even stopped by to say goodnight.
She could hardly blame her. The amount of violent outbursts created work only a Gem could handle.
Fingers run over the engraved print on the card.
She'd just hoped that maybe, if everyone were invited, she'd be there too.
A pang of disappointment settles in her chest. )
...I visited St. Mary's asylum earlier today.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( An energy as dejected as the voice in his head.
Fingers tracing an invitation.
Disappointment?
Longing. )
Oh? And how was that?
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
It was great! Dr. um
( She looks around the room. )
Hen, I guess, thought it would be a good idea to play folk music.
I haven't played a guitar in ages. It was nice to feel those strings again.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( A shift in her energy.
" Oh good! Something finally got her talking!"
He winces. )
Oo! that must hurt! Did you ice them?
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
mm no?
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Then you must! If you don't, they could swell and blister
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
I don't need to. They've been smarting for a bit, but the pain goes away after a while and callouses form. I just haven't played enough to keep mine is all...a grave mistake that.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Well that's good then! When that happens to me, my fingers become virtually unusable- they don't callous well.
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( She glances down to his hands, eyes traveling to his fingers.
Soft, chubby.
Tiny. )
...You don't have guitar hands.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
I do play the ukulele, but no. These fingers were not made for large necks and gut strings.
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
They were steel, actually.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( He had just about to take a sip of water when he starts wheezing.
Raspily. )
S-steel?!
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( She pats him firmly on the back. )
Oh my goodness are you alright?!
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Steel?!
No wonder your hands are smarting! whatever possessed you to use steel for your strings?
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
I...dunno. It...just has a brighter sort of sound? I always felt that the gut sound was very dull and lacked a sort of... resonance .
I'd have to show you to really describe it, but I don't know why no one's ever thought of it before!
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
That's really something then!
and I didn't even know you played
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
I do well, I mean, not well...
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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Oh I'm sure you're brilliant!
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( quietly )
I barely know half the chords
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Just then, followed by wide eyes, a familiar face approaches.
Crammed into a smart looking suit stands a tiger striped blonde. She takes a step towards the pair. )
Finally! I thought I'd never catch up to you!
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Ceremoniously, the doctor rises with arms outstretched- a merry twinkle in his eye. )
Jasper!
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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( Her breath had caught at the tell tale shakes. So many nights had gone without her company, so many lonely before that.
She rises, shakily, taking a step forward of her own.
Breathlessly. )
Jasper
..I...how did you get here? Have you been following us?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( She tilts her head, eyes narrowed playfully.
She answers purringly. )
I've been following you.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
In this dreadful weather? Good heavens you must be soaked! Come sit with us, I insist! ( He pats the spot next to him at the Geology table. )
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Jasper Jekyll  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
( She shrugs nonchalantly, pulling Silver's chair out. )
Nothing a little change of clothes won't fix.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Silver slinks back down into her chair, back grazing against Jasper's fingers.
" I know you're a rock but please sit next to me instead." )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Jasper pushes Silver in gently, taking care to make sure she isn't slammed into the table before grabbing the chair across from her and plopping down into it.
The chair creaks threateningly. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( She scoots closer, empty stomach protesting against wood- forcing her to scoot back, She settles for adjusting her posture instead. )
So! how...how are you doing?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( The corner of her mouth twists into a smirk. )
Better now that you're here.
( She glances from the menu to the girl. )
...How have you been?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( A familiar heat burns at the nape of her neck. )
...better now that you're here...and better than the Society, if your workload says anything on the matter.
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago • edited
Oh it's just two gunmen, a wannabe escape artist, and some mental breakdowns in the lobby, nothing too serious.
( She sighs. )
This place makes me feel like I'm back on Homeworld.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
oh....I'm so sorry
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Don't be. Someone's gotta do the heavy lifting around here.
so, who's bright idea was this? this place any good?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
Iiiiii...don't know. I just woke up and saw that Rosy and I had invitations at our door. I didn't see yours so I thought maybe it was a select group but it looks like everyone's here so...
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( She scoffs. )
Of course they wouldn't exclude anybody! Don't you know what this is?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
ahhhhhh hopefully free dinner?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Try Charm School.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
Charm School?
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Dr. H. Griffin  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
The waiter approached the table, a thick notepad in his hand. 
"May I take your orders?"
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Silverliné Carew  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Oh! Hi!
( She glances down to her menu
She'd saved enough up for a modest meal. No splurging, but just enough to afford picky eating. )
I'll have the bruschetta and a virgin Daiquiri Ice to start with.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
The waiter quickly scribbled the order down. 
"And for the other madam?" the waiter asked.
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HenryRoseQuartz  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
Hello Sir, first of all, I'd like to put everyone on my tab ( He shoots a quick glance to Silver. )
No exceptions.
( He glances back to the waiter with an inviting smile. )
I would like a plate of the Fricas’d chicken, Harrico to share and for myself, a glass of the Broken Giant 1844 will do quite nicely, I think. Extra water would also be lovely, thank you.
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Dr. H. Griffin  HenryRoseQuartz • 2 years ago
The waiter, having exceptional memory, wrote down the order quickly. 
"And for the others?"
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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
( She snorts. )
There's only one other person at the table. ( She clears her throat. )
I'll uh...have what she said ( She points to Silver. )
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
The waiter nodded, and left for the kitchen. The cook was still buried in his book.
"Right, we've got a lot of orders to get through. Chip-chop."
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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
( When the waiter leaves, she turns back to Silver. )
What's a "bruschetta" anyway?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
Oh! it's like a seasoned mozzarella spread on toasted bread. Often times they'll put veggies like green beans and pepper and tomato.
It's small, but it's a great appetizer.
You're gonna love it!
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Small?
That sounds like elf food. Why'd you order it for dinner?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
Well, they SHOULD actually be coming back to take our dinner orders. These were the drink orders and I think we just added appetizers a little earlier than the rest of them. Besides, I'm hungry. I don't wanna wait an hour to get something down!
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Her eyes widen with a subtle glint of something-
satisfaction. )
Good.
( She leans back, placing one hand on the table. )
Nice place.
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Her eyes travel from the room around them to the hand.
If this is Charm School, then what would they say if she held it? Surely they would protest.
Still, it'd been so long since feeling their fingers entwined in hers. She leans forward, her own hand fidgeting with the napkin. )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Amber eyes follow her movements.
The corner of her lip catches again, the smolder seeping into her voice. )
...what are you doing?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( The heat revives, making its way up her nape for a second time. )
oh n-nothing, just getting the setting ready for the food.
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( This time, it is Jasper who leans in with an elbow on the table.
With a deep sultry growl. )
You're really eager to eat, aren't you?
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Silver straightens out, the heat spreading to her jaw. )
Wh-what?
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Aw come on, we both know the napkins are just a cover.
( Underneath the table, a chubby boot brushes against her foot. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
( At this, the rouge finally makes its way up past the ears and onto the visible part of her face. Suddenly, the chiffon seems stifling, the air with it. A familiar prickling sensation makes its way down her core.
All this for so little a touch? )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
( Upon seeing the girl before her squirm, Jasper's smile becomes cat-like- upper lip curling up to reveal an exposed gum line. Amber eyes flicker with something wicked, like the flame of a candle on Halloween night. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
( Plump lips, soft lighting.
Those eyes.
That hand
She casts a sideways glance at the other table, noticing the public display happening there.
It would appear that they weren't the only ones with that idea.
Small teeth sink gently into her bottom lip.
Surely no one would notice. What's one more?
Slowly, cautiously, two slender fingers crawl across the polished wood, stopping short of their target.
How could she? this would surely get back to the doctor. )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
C'mere you
( In one swift motion, she grabs the idle hand- thumb caressing her tiny palm. )
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Silverliné Carew  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
( Her ring and pinky fingers entwine themselves in Jasper's. Such big hands- rough calloused...but graceful.
With fingers as slender as hers. . )
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Jasper Jekyll  Silverliné Carew • 2 years ago
Ever since December, they've been pushing for us to go out in public and to dances. The concert, the dance, the fire, this?
It's not a coincidence, they're grooming us for the exhibition.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I said may I take your orders?"
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Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
( Thud.
Thud.
Thud.
The entire restaurant shakes violently like a slowly approaching earthquake.
The towering giant glances down at the waiter holding the door open, roughly handing their invitation to them before marching inside. )
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
The waiter nervously took the invitation from the giant stomping through the door. His hands were shaking. 
"Er... this way..." he replied, as he pushed in seats to make a path.
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Jasper Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
( She huffs a quick "thanks" as the two tear their way through the restaurant- not unlike a small tornado. )
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jasper Jekyll • 2 years ago
The waiter showed her to the Biology table, with a quick gulp, and ran to the kitchen. Now it was time to take orders...
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Mz.Hyde Mod • 2 years ago
*Although she still had the sniffles and a small cough, Mz. Hyde was finally well enough to go out in public again. She decided to dress a little more formally than usual ( but not as crazy as the little sailor suit she put Sozo in... Jesus Christ that was great!) since she advised the new wolf boy to wear a suit. She decided on a green dress like this one:
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Dr. H. Griffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
The bell, that was intricately connected to the opening of the front door, rung in the kitchen; and the waiter ran out, as the cook began to prepare the various meals.
After about four minutes of getting through the tables, the waiter made it to the door. A woman with a green silk dress was standing there, slightly pale. 
"May I have your invitation?" the waiter asked.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
*She hands him the invitation.*
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Dr. H. Griffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
The waiter frowned, similar to reading another invitation only ten minutes before. 
"Mz?" the waiter thought aloud.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Yes? 
*She stands there, expecting him to ask her a question.*
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Dr. H. Griffin  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh, nothing. Er... If you'll follow me."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
*She follows him into the room with everyone else. She looks at the three tables and frowns. She's not a geologist.... Definitely not a chemist....Or is she? Is the process of turning her blood into the thread she uses a chemist/ alchemy thing or a biology thing?* 
Ummm so are any special seating arrangements?
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chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited
Nicolette had promptly opted out of attendance, frantically stating that she would never interrupt such an exclusive venue. She did, however, encourage Fiona's attendance: after all, the woman was, technically, a thanatologist. Though this was met with much disdain, Fiona could hardly let her friend down...
She arrived punctually, her gaze locked with the floor. Despite her uncomfortable appearance, she had cleaned up rather well; her emerald-colored dress -- ('Oh, Fiona, my dear, I beg of you-- just this once! It's your size, too. And the color matches your eyes flawlessly...') -- swished around her feet, though her unpracticed manners left her step fumbling as she struggled to recover her lessons in etiquette.
She utterly refused to make eye contact or verbal conversation with the waiter, simply offering her invitation, her profession, and then darting for the Biology table.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
The waiter strutted over to Fiona's seat, just after she sat down. 
"May I take your order?"
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona glanced up to him, her eyelids fluttering for a moment. "Uh.."
Shit, should'a never come alone...
"Just a moment, I need to.. look over the menu." She tacked on a small, sweet smile at the end.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
The waiter waited ((no pun intended)) by the table patiently as she flicked through the menu.
Griffin, meanwhile, waiting impatiently for his pheasant, noticed Fiona at the Biology. His blood boiled and his fist clenched.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Fiona's eyes scanned the menu, her face turning a dark red.
She had no idea what any of these things were. Clearing her throat and flashing another tight smile, she points to any random, food-looking object on the menu. "Uh.. that, please?"
Her gaze flickers briefly to Griffin, and she immediately turns to face the wall.
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Griffin smirked. It was nice to have that influence.
The waiter peered down at Fiona's finger on the menu. 
"That's the pheasant breast." the waiter identified. He then pointed to Griffin. "That gentleman over there is having it. Good taste, I'm guessing."
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
She follows his finger, eyes landing on Griffin. She smiles weakly, folding her hands under the table. "That's just fine. Thank you, sir."
The 'ell's up with Griffin? 'Thought he'd at least be a little civil, seein' as I saved his a**. He looks like he wants ta wring the life outta me...
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Dr. H. Griffin  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
The waiter nodded and went off to the kitchen.
Griffin, seeing Fiona's gaze, smiled wryly. He gave a little wave.
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chatterghosts  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
She rolls her eyes, absently tugging at the squared neckline of her dress.
She didn't like wearing dresses, as much as her... line of work entailed that she wear them. Nicolette had taken the time to reassure that she looked wonderful -- she didn't doubt that she did, of course, but still. Details.
Fiona sighs, leaning back in her chair and resting her head against the wall.
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MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
(Is it too late for me to join in?)
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Dr. H. Griffin  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
((Is a bit too late... Sorry...))
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MillieGriffin  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(Oh,okay maybe next time )
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Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen )  MillieGriffin • 2 years ago
Would you like to have dinner some other time?
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MillieGriffin  Dr. Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ) • 2 years ago
(Yeah, I'll try to be on time next time.)
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