Hastie's Plan

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Hastie Lanyon: *Night had fallen, and the halls of the Society
were dark. Most of the residents were asleep, but a certain doctor was not, and
would not be getting a good night's sleep for a while. Hastie was sitting in
the library, surrounded by books, candles, and medical papers. It was quite a
sight to see for anyone who knew him and his distaste for study. But when
necessary, Hastie could put his sharp mind to more than witty remarks and
grandeur.*
Miss-Dreamerkat:  Dreamer
was roaming the library, she had never met Hastie before so seeing him there
caused him to stop. She wore her bandages and hood and shawl stood. She
blinked, her gray eye catching the light.
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
was bent over a heavy-looking book and didn't see her.*
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "Mr.
Lanyon?" She called stepping in to the light.
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
almost jumped out of his chair out of fright, his hand reaching for something
behind his back. He paused, however, when he spotted the person in front of
him.*
... Yes? Who are you?
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "It's
me Dreamer" Dreamer said.
Hastie Lanyon:  Have we
met?
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "Once
before" Dreamer recalled. "Years ago for me however"
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked her over, slightly suspicious.*
Am I dreaming?
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "No,
you're not." Dreamer said. "I'm not removing my bandages, just please
take my word Hastie"
Hastie Lanyon:  *He rubbed
his face in an attempt to clear the groggyness from his head, to no prevail. He
then looked back to Dreamer. This was hardly the weirdest thing he had seen,
after all.*
Alright, I'll take your word for it. Do you want to sit?
Miss-Dreamerkat: "No i'm fine" Dreamer said
Hastie Lanyon:  Alright,
that's fine... So what are you doing here at this hour? Did you come to see me?
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "no I
can not sleep at night really anymore so I wander" dreamer said
Hastie Lanyon:  Do you not
get tired?
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "at
night use to be something for me to where I slept for rest of the day. "
dreamer said looking away.
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "During
the day so that's when i sleep. But it's only for a short while" Dreamer
said.
Hastie Lanyon:  Gives you
more time to be productive, I suppose... God knows I could use something like
that. *He stretched and yawned.*
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "maybe"'dreamer
said.
Hastie Lanyon:  ... Did
you want to talk about anything specific? I hate to be rude but I really need
to get on with my research...
Miss-Dreamerkat:  "OH! Not
at all" Dreamer said pivoting.
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A little while later that night...
Ms Elaina Hyde:  *Elaina
was in the library for plot convenience, probably to read a book on
something... Because that's what libraries are for. She saw Onion and smiled*
oh, hello! What're you doing up so late, mr. Onion?
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
was startled by the sudden noise, but relaxed as soon as he saw Elaina.*
Ah, good evening Elaina. I'm just doing some research, nothing you'd be
interested in. Shouldn't you be in bed by now?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  I'm not
tired... *she was exhausted, she hadn't slept in a few days.* I'm just looking
for a book Helen told me about... She said it was good... I might as well do
something tonight.
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked her over, not quite believing her excuse. Then again, he would probably
have answered likewise if she had asked him the same thing.* Really? What book
did she recommend?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  Little
Women... I'm guessing it's about women...
Hastie Lanyon:  Haha, I
guess it is... I would offer to help you find it, but I'm a bit preoccupied I'm
afraid.
Ms Elaina Hyde:  Doing
what?
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked at the books and papers surrounding him before looking back to Elaina.*
Research.
Ms Elaina Hyde:  On what?
*tilts her head, looking like a curious child with too many questions*
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
grinned at her, and it somehow only made him look more tired.*
Taxes. (He's lying)
Ms Elaina Hyde:  Taxes?
*she frowned* I know... Nothing about taxes. I just know they suck.
Hastie Lanyon:  That they
do. Immensely.
Ms Elaina Hyde:  
That sucks! Well, maybe I can keep you company so
you aren't bored!
Hastie Lanyon:  Ah, thank
you my dear, but there is no need. I'll finish this last page and head off to
bed, as you should.
Ms Elaina Hyde:  I'll just
sit with you and wait, mkay? *sits across from him, smiling*
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
dipped his head in acceptance, not wanting to be rude and send her away. He
then returned to the page he had been reading.*
So... how have you been?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  Eh... I'm
thinking of taking a break and going home for a few weeks. I feel like I just
bother everyone... Plus, I miss Helen when I see Hela...
Hastie Lanyon:  Bother
everyone? How so?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  I'm just
here, messing things up and making people mad... I let Hela out of her room a
bit ago...
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie's
eyes were filled with sympathy, but widened in shock when she told him about
Hela.*
You did what.
Ms Elaina Hyde:  *tears up*
she said that she'd let me see Helen...
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
got up and quickly walked around the table before standing next to Elaina.*
Elaina, tell me exactly what happened. How did she get out? Where is she now?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  I had a
scary thought... That I'd never see Helen again... Hela said she would let me
see her, if I let her out. So I did... Then she ran away... Jasper's going to
get her, though... It's alright...
Hastie Lanyon:  Why wasn't
I told. *He paused looking around the room as if he expected Hela to jump out
any moment.*
She will come for you, won't she. You forced her back into Helen, she wouldn't
hestitate to get her revenge... When did you last see them?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  She might...
But I think she got her revenge by tricking me into letting her out.
Hastie Lanyon:  Do you
reckon she could still be inside the Society?
Ms Elaina Hyde:  Yes...
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked around once more, his face grim, before grabbing Elaina by her arm and
pulling her out of the chair.* Come, I dare not risk meeting Hela out here. If
we are to meet I will not do so unarmed. *Hastie dragged her out of the library
and strode through the darkened hallway.*
**Sidenote: This is the last RP Elaina is in for a while as Elaina
decided to take a break from the society, since she thought she was just
bothering everyone and nobody liked her anyways. She was sad, but packed her
bags and went home. She'd be back in a while.
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Later in the week, during the night....
Hastie Lanyon: *Night had fallen, and the halls of the Society
were dark. Most of the residents were asleep, but a certain doctor was not, and
would not be getting a good night's sleep for a while. Hastie was sitting in
the library, surrounded by books, candles, and medical papers. It was quite a
sight to see for anyone who knew him and his distaste for study. But when
necessary, Hastie could put his sharp mind to more than witty remarks and
grandeur.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Alice
walks buy caring some extra texts she found buried beneath her mattress...the
last of her books that she collected during her days of solitude. She pauses at
seeing Hastie.*
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked up at the sound of footsteps and spotted Alice standing between two
bookcases.*
Alice?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Hey
Lanyon. *She says sleepily.*
Hastie Lanyon:  Hello my
dear, what are you doing up at this hour?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Just
returning some books. *She holds up the pile of books in her arms.* What about
you, Dr. Lanyon?
Hastie Lanyon:  In the
middle of the night? ... Oh well, just as good a time as any, I suppose... I'm
just doing some research, nothing too exciting.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Research?
What on? I may have some books you might need.
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked at her for a moment before he looked down at his books and papers and
sighed.*
I'm... trying to separate Helen from Hela. Undo what she did.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *She looks
back at Hastie kind of shocked. She always thought Lanyon put up with the
craziness and acted like a buffer between them and the real world. Never did
she think Hasite would involve himself so deeply with in the inner
workings...but it does make since...even though Hasties wasn't one of
"them", a rogue scientist, he was still their friend and, as Catt had
taught her, friends will do anything to help one another.* ...You're trying to
separate them?
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
nodded.* I simply cannot stand by and let her be ruined by that vile creature.
'Most every night after Catt got shot I've spent here.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Have you
talked to them about this? Or anyone for that matter?
Hastie Lanyon:  I have
talked about it with Helen and Catt. They... did not agree with my ideology,
but I do believe this is the best way to both eradicate Hela and save Helen.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Eradicate?
*Hela was her friend and Catt made it very clear that friends weren't allowed
to die. Also the fact that both Helen and Catt disagreed with Hastie did not
sit well with her.*
Hastie Lanyon:  Hela is a
danger to the Society, and if she cannot be controlled she has to be put down.
Imagine what chaos would ensue if word, or worse, shegot out.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  
*Alice looked down and shuffled her feet.* But
doesn't Helen have a say in this? Shouldn't we respect her wishes?
Hastie Lanyon:  Helen
would deprive herself of having a life worth living if it meant it would stop
Hela from harming anyone. Doesn't she deserve to live?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *The girl
thinks about this for a moment. According to Catt, Helen-- everyone deserves to
live...physically at least. 
*But the girl knew the value of respecting one's desires.* If Helen
wants to live a life not worth living who am I, who is Hastie, to stop her?
...But if Hela is hurting Allis--Helen doesn't that mean we should stop
her? For Helen's sake?
However Hela is a friend, and doesn't she deserve to live too? It's not just
one person's life hanging in the balance but two. Hela and Helen both deserve
to live--
--but what kind of life is it if both are imprisoned. One physically and
one mentally.
Neither one want's to give way for the other and neither one wants to die.
This is a personal matter that I should avoid. 
Hastie isn't avoiding it. In fact he's elbow deep within this situation! If
we do nothing, the out come, good or bad, will be my fault. 
So what do I do, since attempting to avoid this toxic issue is no longer an
option?! I know Hen's HJ notes like the back of my hand; I know Mz. Hyde,
Dreamer, and Nex were all separated; and I know that the aging gas can erase a
Hyde! I have knowledge that Hastie could use! 
But what to do with this knowledge is the real question. If we tell Hastie all
of this he could kill Hela--
--which isn't an option.
But if he separates them then they could both live there lives--
--but that's against Helen's wishes.
What about Hela's wishes? If Hela was free from Helen, then they could both
do whatever they pleased. 
That is until Hela gets locked up or killed. Everyone at the library
meeting, especially Hastie, wanted to kill Hela! The reasons they didn't is:
one, Catt told them not to; two, they have some morals; and three, Helen is a
part of Hela and by killing Hela you also kill Helen. Helen is the reason Hela
is still alive!
But Catt can protect her!
"Eradicate" that's what Hastie said! Catt can only do so much!
So what do I do?!
I stop the Eradication.
That means I'm going to have to go elbow deep into this situation to steer
Hastie away from murder.
...*sigh* yah.
And what about Hela's wishes?
I'll ask her when Hastie isn't around.
Wonderful.
After a long silence, Alice speaks in a hushed tone.*
She does. They both do. Listen, I've been studying up on the HJ process and
I'll help you find a cure but on one condition.
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
got a glint in his eyes when Alice told her she'd help, and the promise of a
condition did nothing to sway his hope. Perhaps the actual condition would?*
What condition?
Hyde without a Jekyll: *Alice locks eyes with Lanyon.* We don't eradicate
Hela.
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
cocked his head.* What would you do with her then? Set her free into the
streets of London?
RBDECEPTICON17:  That...doesn't
sound like a good idea...no matter which way you slice it.
-Rose pointed out shyly from the doorway, playing with her hands as she looked
at the two-
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
turned to look at Rose, looking slightly shocked at her unexpected appearance.
He hadn't wanted for anyone to know in the first place. Things were getting out
of hand...*
Rose…
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Oh
no...*Alice turns and mutters under her breath. She thought she would have more
time to talk to Hela before the gossip vine got a hold of it.* Uh...Rose...
Catt Hatter  *Ears
twitched, silently listening to the hushed voices and undetected by the trio
below.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Alice
glances around to see if anyone else overheard them, besides Rose.*
Catt Hatter  *She sees
nothing but darkness stretching beyond the warm glow of the lamp Hastie had
been using to read.*
RBDECEPTICON17:  That's me!
What are you to talking about? -Rose asked sweetly and curiously as she stepped
over to the two-
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
rose from his seat when she walked towards them.*
What did you hear, Rose?
RBDECEPTICON17:  Mostly
what you were saying about Hela and what to do with her. -Rose answered softly
as she stepped over and stood before them-
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
pulled his best authorative face, unwilling to let neither Rose nor Alice see
the dread that filled him. He should just have kept his plans to himself,
damnit.*
Rose, whatever you may have heard is not to leave this room. You will not speak
of it to anyone, do you understand? There will be severe consequences if you
do.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  At the
moment a lot of it is just talk and we don't want rumors spreading like
wildfire blowing things out of proportion. ...If this conversation gets out
...I'm sure you can imagine. *Alice glances nervously at Rose.*
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose
flinched slightly in fear, thinking that she had done something wrong and upset
her friend...but she quickly nodded and agreed with such terms-
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Alice
nodded but still was concerned about the girl talking.*
RBDECEPTICON17:  I promise
I won't say anything...come on Alice i'm not evil.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Rampant
gossip is the problem here not evil. But I guess I'll have to take your word on
this matter.
Hastie Lanyon:  Good.
*Hastie closed the book he had been reading.* Now, I think it's about time we
all went to bed. Alice, will you come by my office tomorrow?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Of course.
We'll finish this conversation then. *And it'll give me some time to ask
Hela. *
RBDECEPTICON17:  Sounds
like a good idea Hastie. Though I had actually come over to ask you for some
assistance, with a new invention i've made...if your alright with that.
-Rose explained nervously and softly, a small yet bright blush dusting her
little cheeks-
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
paused and looked at her suspiciously. He was usually more relaxed when the
lodgers asked him for something, albeit apprehensive. The lack of sleep was
making him a little paranoid.*
What kind of invention, pray tell?
RBDECEPTICON17:  Well you
know me. It's normally going to be something...fun. Yeah fun. -She explained as
best she could though her cheeks went a little darker aswell-
It's a...a vibrator. -Rose muttered shyly as she looked down at the ground-
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Her
cheeks were red with embarrassment. She nods to Lanyon before taking her leave
of this conversation before she got pulled into Rose's experiment as well.*
RBDECEPTICON17:  -But Rose
was quick to spot, turning to look at her with a sweet and friendly smile-
Don't worry Alice! You can join in too some time! X3
Hyde without a Jekyll: I...I think I rather not as I have...other
obligations. *She quickly bolted from the library.* 
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose
pouted and sighed...this always happened. She got too excited and went overboard,
scaring her friends away-
Hastie Lanyon:  *His
cheeks turned red as he processed what Rose had just told him, completely
deflating the stern he'd had only seconds earlier.*
A- ... Ahem, how... would I be able to assist you?
RBDECEPTICON17:  Simply use
it, don't worry i'll instruct you buddy. -Rose allowed a small smile onto her
lips as she spoke, trying not to blush any darker than Hastie-
I shall inspect and take notes of it's effects, and how long said effects take
to kick in. -She explained carefully and softly while she held her notebook
close to her chest-
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
glanced at Alice before looking back at Rose.* 
We ah, can discuss it tomorrow in my study. In private.
RBDECEPTICON17:  -Rose
beamed in excitement, rushing over to Hastie and hugging him somewhat tightly-
Thank you, Hastie! I promise you won't regret this!
Hastie Lanyon:  *Hastie
looked slightly uncomfortable and embarrassed when she hugged him.*
Now now, I haven't said yes. I said we'd talk about it.
RBDECEPTICON17:  -She
quickly pulled away with a blush of her own on her face, though she still
continued to smile up at the taller man-
That's okay Hastie! And i'll make sure that you won't regret this, one way or another! 
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Later...
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *It was late at night and Alice had
found a small opening where Jasper was detracted by another lodger. While the
door handle was smashed to a metal clump (and no longer functional due to the
orange giant), it wasn't necessary for what she needed to do. Alice sneaked up
to the door and knocked quietly trying not to alert the alien and whispered,*
Hela? It's Alice. You awake?
Hela
Hyde: *A soft shuffling noise come
from behind the door then a low growl.* Yes, I'm awake... What do you want...?
Because I'd really like to get out of here... *Her voice lacked energy,
gloomier than usual.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  That's...*She looked down at the
squashed doorknob.*...Impossible. Listen, Hela, I don't have much time before
Jasper appears and I need to ask you something important. 
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