Not-Allison meets Jasper and Hen

In the
previous weeks some strange advents have happened around the society. While
this was not unusual for the group of rouge scientists for there to be some
oddities surrounding them, but these events that I speak of weren’t that of the
accidental portal opening on the Solstice, the strange behavior or Dr. Helen
Jekyll, and the arrival of new comers. These events were smaller, unnoticeable
at first, but none the less strange. In the previous year the scientists have
all experienced at one point or another feel of being watched though they just
blamed it on one another. These feelings have increased to the point of
becoming a part of the society experience. In the previous month odder things
still have occurred. Items around the society began disappearing. Nothing that
was critical but things that were noticed over time. Among the list of missing
items are: Blankets, food, rocks, many curtains, paper, broken tools, and 52
Lids. While some items disappeared other began to appear. Some of the broken
tools came backed fixed, needed ingredients would appear in beds, wanted items
would be found stuck to the ceilings. While this was happily unquestioned by
the scientists other odd items would appear that they would not need nor
desire. For instance small dead animals would be found outside bedroom doors,
jars of blood were discovered lining window sills, and most notably four days
ago a box was found sitting in the main hall containing 13 eyeballs 68 teeth
most of which were not human.
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It was a
hot summer night in July though most of the lodgers were able to beat the heat
and fall asleep. At around 2 in the morning a small tapping started at the main
doors. The tapping grew louder and louder becoming a knocking and then a
pounding. The pounding continued to grow until a single large slam shook the
doors and echoed through the halls followed by deathly silence.
Jasper
Jekyll: ( A large hulking
figure trudges up the steps to the Society, sopping wet and far too tired to
handle the idiosyncrasies of humanity. 
The hair on the nape of her neck stands
on end when she reaches the door, sensing a familiar pair of eyes and her fist
tightens around the knob. She pauses before heading inside, deciding not to
shake down the threat- for now. She is halfway up the steps when the knocking
turns to pounding. She turns on her heel and rips the doors open. Her voice
echoes, the husky sound bouncing off the buildings in the square. )
SHOW yourself coward!
( She falters when her demand is met with deafening silence and she shifts
uncomfortably. )
I... I know what games you're playing. I'm older and smarter and I'm not afraid
of the likes of you! If you don't stand down, then I'll come find you and I'll
MAKE you! The rebellion's over. This planet's defended. You. Have. Failed.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *off to the side she notices a figure running for cover.
The figure stops after your last declaration and turns.* What are you
talking--*It's question is cut short when it sees Jasper for the first time.*
uh...*Unsure of who or what Jasper is the figure just stands there staring.*
Jasper Jekyll:  ( She stares at the figure in turn, not with a burning intensity,
but blankly- perplexed by the creature's uncharacteristic behavior. )
You...uh... know you just broke cover, right?
Hyde
without a Jekyll:  *the figure continues to stare*
uh... are you a new lodger?
Jasper Jekyll:  .... are you?
 Hyde without a Jekyll:  *The figure pauses and
thinks about this for a moment.* 
Well I'm not a lodger but I'm not new around here....but I guess I'm new to the
lodgers...oh this is so confusing!
Jasper Jekyll:  
You're telling me!
Hyde
without a Jekyll:  *The figure begins to approach the Gem eyeing her.* 
What are you? A Golem? You creator's craftsmanship is exquisite!
Jasper Jekyll:  My "creator" was an injector and a hole in the
ground. A mold must be functional or it is destroyed. ( She pauses awkwardly.
)....but...uh... thanks... Are YOU a Golem?
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure looks down and pauses while thinking of an
answer.* Um...no...I don't think so at least. So if You aren't a Golem, What
are you because you certainly don't look human?
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( Her large mouth curls up into an amused smirk. )
Take a guess
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure sit's down and begins thinking.* You don't
look like a werewolf, or a werecat and it's not a full moon so... You might be
a vampire! You do have the arrogance of one but your skin isn't bloodless. You
seem compentent enough to not be a zombie or machine and you don't have any
signs of damage or rot so your probably a living thing and not animated. You
yelled something about 'this planet' so...AH HA! You must be a interdimensional
being! Though I don't know how you made it though the Inbetween in one piece
without any armor or gear.
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( She snarls under her breath at the insult. ) Stay here
a little longer and you'll catch on
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure seems to be completely oblivious of the
insult they made as well as the anger inside Jasper.* Oh! Is your equipment in
your room?
Jasper
Jekyll:  What? No. I'm not the warp hopper.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure is now very confused.* What?
Jasper
Jekyll:  Warp Pad?....
...You use it for interplanetary transfer?
.... Nothing?
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure gets real quite and thinks for a while before
saying.* Interplanetary...not interdimensional? Are you an...Alien?
Jasper
Jekyll:  You're close. I'm a Gem.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  A Gem? Like a stone?
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( She leans in slightly, just enough to expose the
polished Jasper on her neck, but not enough to leave herself vulnerable. )
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  Oh wow! Is that a Jasper? Is it fused to your skin? ...oh
wait I forgot my social skills again...I never asked your name did I?
Jasper
Jekyll:  I'm Jasper Facet 15P2D cut 4SV. What's your name?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *The figure completely
ignores your question and continues rambling.* Jasper Facet 15P2D cut 4SV
that's a very long name. How about I call you Jasper for short? Oh! That's
interesting the stone on your neck appears to be a Jasper and Jasper is in your
name! Was that done on purpose?
Jasper
Jekyll:  ... I'm a Jasper. ( She picks the figure up by the back
of their outfit, examining them in a moonlight. ) And I suppose I'll be calling
you "Defective Spy" then?
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure seems a bit grumpy that you picked them up
but their mood quickly changes when you give them a name.* 
*Gasp* A Name!! I don't think I have one of those!! Thank You!!
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( Jasper's face lifts into an expression of surprise. )
Really? ( She quickly sets Spy down. ) I'm terribly sorry then. I'll just call
you Spy.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  No! It's ok! I mean I kind of have a name...well this
body has a name but I don't think it's my name....And I don't think I have a
name...So it's ok!
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( She gazes out on the horizon. ) It's not okay.
Defectives are withdrawn from their rank. Ridiculed. Shattered. To be Defective
is the ultimate insult to our kind and it's not a title you should have been
designated. ( Jasper sighs and runs a hand through her hair. ) Old habits die
hard. Isn't that the saying here? ( She looks down at Spy, something
uncharacteristic of a Jasper glinting in her eye. )
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The figure looks back at Jasper pulling off the hat and
scarf that concealed her face. She places the googles on to her head as a
small, sad smile spreads across her lips.* 
Yes, that is a saying here isn't it. But I think it's a saying for a reason.
Old habits can keep us alive, they instill some form of order and structure in
our lives, and they make us who we are and can help shape who we choose to
become. ... Who do you want to become Jasper?
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( She stands still with lips barely parted- stunned by
the question. )
... I...was never given a choice
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The sadness on the girl's face deepens but the smile remains.
The girl sits down on the porch and looks out into the street.* 
Yah...Life can be like that. Sometimes it doesn't give us a choice, sometimes
it makes one for us, and sometimes when it does give us a choice and we make a
decision...*the girl pauses and the smile disappears from her face*...it still
won't give us what we desire most. 
But-- *The girl looks back at Jasper, the smile returning to her face.*, But if
you had the choice, if you could get what you desired most, what would you
choose?
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( She looks up into the sky, remembering the faces of her
fallen comrades. )
Freedom.
( With a grunt, the giant carefully perches herself beside Spy. ) Where I come
from, each Gem type has their own assignment. The Peridots are the technicians,
the ones who fire the weapons and remodel the planets. The Pearls are the
servants, ones who look the prettiest but have the least rights. Me? I'm a
Quartz. We were made to fight. As a Jasper, I was made for commanding the front
lines. I can't change my designation, but the least I can do is fight to make
sure you never have to.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  * The sun begins to rise and the girl looks out into the
clouds.* 
Well it seems to me that you have already made your choice, and from the sound
of it...your accomplishing it too.
Jasper
Jekyll:  Not anywhere close. We've won a battle, but the war is
yet to come. The only choice I've made is which side I'm on and that could
ultimately cost me my life. ( She looks to the girl. ) You're human. You should
probably rest.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  I may be human but I've rested and hid all day. This
night I try to find my answers, this night I try to win a battle.
Jasper
Jekyll:  And you will win. It's just that the sun is coming up and
you've been skirting around the shadows for a while. ( She rubs her chin with
her hand. ) You want answers, yeah? I bet you came here for a reason so you
might as well crash while you do it.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl looks at the rising sun, sadness entering her
blue eye while her orange eye remains dead as ever almost if it was glass but
it dialates to the increasing light.* I came here for a reason, yes, for help
in my battle, but I think it may have been the wrong move. I think it was a
mistake coming here. ...I should just go. *The girl begins to stand.*
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( Jasper rises as well, looking down at the girl. ) I'm
not sure there is anywhere else to go. This is a town run by fear and greed. If
for no other reason, stay here for refuge. The scientist humans may not
understand, but they will at least respect you and make sure you are in optimal
condition and have enough strength to face your enemies.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl looks up at Jasper.* You're right. This place
is controlled by fear and greed and I can see it in your eyes you know of war,
you have seen this city's underbelly. So if you say this is a safe place then I
will trust your judgment. *The girl straightens to a standing position.* But
how does one even begin to seek refuge here? The paper work must be phenomenal!
Jasper
Jekyll:  I have not seen any scientist here fill out a single
form. We will be delighted to have you as you are- no hidden requirements.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl blinked a few times in shock.* Really? No paper
work? This must be too good to be true! Though I do wonder who I need to talk
to in order to get a room?
Jasper
Jekyll:  I'm not sure, but there are a couple of pale brunettes
that frequent here. Something about an exhibition, I think. The long haired one
visits here more often. He should be arriving soon. ( She glances down at the
girl. ) I don't need to dream like you. You can have the room he assigned me
until he places you.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl smiles.* Thank you. But I wish to meet these
brunettes so I may discuss my lodging and their facilities. Are these brunettes
the heads of the society?
Jasper
Jekyll:  They must be. They seem to know a lot about the
infrastructure.
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl nods her head.* Do you know when they usually
arrive?
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ): ( A
tall doctor approaches the steps bright and early, whistling a jaunty little
tune. He pauses when he sees the pair, lips still puckered. He silently looks
from Jasper to the newcomer and back again. )
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( Jasper, in turn, looks from the doctor to the girl and
back. She ducks her chin and raises her eyebrows, giving him a stern look. )
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl looks up at the new comer.* Never mind I think
of those men are here now.
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( He sighs and ducks his own head before looking back up
at them with a smile. ) So you must be our shy guest
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl becomes perplexed.* Well I was thinking about
taking up residence here but I didn't show myself until today. How did you know
I was here?
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( He flashes her a knowing smile . ) When you live your
days looking behind your back, you become a little better versed in peripheral
vision. Come! Rachel is likely to be preparing breakfast as we... speak...( he
gestures towards the door, expecting to open it. He looks to Jasper with
frustration when he notices that it's wide open and indented with giant finger
marks. )
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  Breakfast? *The girl stands but stays very close to
Jasper.*
Jasper Jekyll: (
Jasper shrugs, her eyebrows raised in an almost apologetic expression. She
turns to the girl. )
Breakfast. You know, the mush you pass through every morning?
Hyde
without a Jekyll:  Usually I don't have breakfast. I just eat whatever I can
steal, whenever I can steal it. Though it has been a very long time since I've
had breakfast it might be a nice change of pace.
Jasper Jekyll:  How are you still functioning?
Hyde without a
Jekyll:  *The girl shrugs.*
== Obtained From ==
First Oc Introduction
First Oc Introduction Part 2
Category:Side Story
Category:Introduction Stories
Category:Nex's Return