Mostly Helpless

Of course, naturally, it would be him that
had to go home alone. For a majority of the night, Elias had been spending his
time enjoying what was a general consensus of perhaps too much alcohol in some
dingy alleyway bar. He was as elegant as barflies could have been, considering;
but even though he was alone, that didn't mean there wasn't a party. In fact,
the current location was as rowdy as these things come in. God, someone could
get smacked right upside the head with a chair if they didn't
watch their back close enough!
Eventually, though and as all these things do, the ruckus
began to die down, and the man embarked on his journey through the streets of
Bethnal Green to half-stagger home, to the Society. Slummy streets were slowly
beginning to become more dignified buildings as he walked, but Elias had too
little of his wits to take notice.
DeathMurder_JH: Mattias Mortensen walked the streets with his
medical clothing plague and with the name of William Nortwood, the scoundrel
thief who murdered Cavendish. He walked with a kind of stick with an hourglass
symbol with wings attached to the tip, stained with blood and dust. He walked
quietly, but had just killed a man. He looked ahead and saw a figure. He walked
over to him and asked: '- Hello, are you... Elias?' - He was surprised to see
him.
Decipherer:  Elias
doesn't immediately identify the duo, but slowly, the light of recognition
appears in his eyes. His nose crinkles with disdain as he recognizes the
figures -- he lied for them, and then got darted in the neck? -- and he begins
to back away slowly. "Y-- no."
DeathMurder_JH:  William
Nortwood ((which is Mattias Mortensen)) looked at him and said helping Elias to
stand: '- Oh, you never remember. William Nortwood.' - Said William as if being
introduced to a new person. '- And then I'm the drunk.' - Said William with himself.
'- What does a man get so drunk?' - William asked shaking his head negatively.
Decipherer:  He
snickers, easily forgetting the duo's wrongdoings towards him and shrugging,
"Can't quite remember how, uh, ex-- exactly much I drank."
DeathMurder_JH:  '- Need
help to find the way back to the bar? Or maybe your house? ' - William question
like any good friend. He walked from one side to the other and said: '- Give me
a good answer, if not I will lose patience and I will kill you.'
Decipherer:  Elias
blanks. "... What?"
DeathMurder_JH:  William
smiled underneath the mask and said: '- Nothing, forget what I told you. You
want help or not?' - William thought well and concluded: '- Of course, I'm
talking to a drunk who has no idea what's going on. Come on, I'll take you to
my house.' - William Nortwood took Elias by the shoulders and began to walk.
Jasper
Jekyll:  ( A familiar pair of meaty hands grab William by the
shoulders, lifting him a good eight feet into the air. )
You're not going anywhere.
Decipherer:  Elias
stiffens under William's hold, beginning to pull away, but he soon has no need
to as he whirls around just soon enough to see him get hoisted into the air. He
blinks, his mouth somewhat agape as it clicks with him just who the savior was,
and his expression darkens. "... Oh."
Jasper
Jekyll:  Brace yourself.
( She shakes Elias loose before launching Michael WILLIAM as far as
she can, aiming for the side of the nearest tavern. The patrons run screaming
as the man flies towards them. )
Decipherer:  Elias
watches the man as he's launched over the side of the building with wide eyes.
He faces Jasper, absolutely stunned.
Jasper Jekyll:  That should keep him busy. ( She looks down at him, the
faintest hint of amusement dancing across her features. )
Decipherer:  Elias clears his throat and rubs his neck with a small
chuckle. "Thanks..."
Jasper
Jekyll:  Eh don't mention it... I didn't feel like reading your
name in the obituaries anyway. ( She eyes the building warily before casting a
sideways glance in Elias's direction. ) Not to be nosy, but where were you
headed? And don't say the guy's house, because I know a lie when I hear one.
Decipherer:  He
grumbles something under his breath before looking back up towards Jasper.
"Back to the Soc-- wait, wh... what about you?"
Jasper
Jekyll:  Don't worry, I hang around the Society too. Someone has
to watch out for you nerds ( She winks. )
Decipherer:  Though
Elias' mind despite its state attempted some snarky counter, it produces little
more than a sigh. He shrugs, "We're helpless."
Jasper
Jekyll:  Not COMPLETELY. Just... mostly 
( She scratches the back of her head. )
Decipherer:  He snorts,
taking to half-leaning against a building as he walks. "So why were you,
um... Y- y'know, around?"
Jasper Jekyll:  ( She feigns hurt, pressing her hand to her heart. ) Oh!
You wound me! Can't a Gem like me get a little fresh air? ( She breaks into a
tiny cackle, shaking her head. )
Nah, that doesn't mean anything. I was taking a reprieve from babysitting when
I ran into Don Juan over there trying to pick you up. Literally. I'm guessing
that's not what brought you out though. ( She raises an eyebrow, observing his
staggering gait. )
Decipherer:  He follows
her look and lets out a tiny giggle, shrugging his shoulders. " 've gotta
have fun somehow."
Jasper
Jekyll:  Yeah, and you had a LOT of it. Maybe too much
for your size.
Decipherer:  Elias
scowls, his expression exaggerated by the amount of 'fun' he'd had earlier.
"It's not -- not my fault I'm not..." He looks towards her and flaps
his hands. "However tall you are!"
Jasper
Jekyll:  oh SURE, but I wouldn't go drinking (she gestures to him.
) however much you drank either.
Decipherer:  "Ahah,
uh, I can't see you drinking at all."
Jasper
Jekyll:  That's because I have better things to do than hug a
porcelain bowl all day. ( She fluffs her hair. ) Besides, do you know how long
it would take to clean that boozey smell out of all this?
Decipherer:  Elias
snickers, tilting his head to follow the massive head of hair. "That...
fair enough."
Jasper
Jekyll:  It's gonna be quite a job for you as it is. Though it
looks like you've got bigger fish to fry right now.
Decipherer:  "...Eh?
Like what, getting home?"
Jasper
Jekyll:  Like staying upright
Decipherer:  He makes a
long 'oh' sound, and then ... shrugs. "Meh. 've made it this far!"
Jasper Jekyll:  ( She gives a bellowing laugh ) Ha! You've got a long way
to go kiddo.
( She's, like, DIS close to carrying him. )
Decipherer:  Elias
doesn't seem to process the fact that she called him kiddo and just laughs at
.. her laugh?, looking towards the rest of the street. "I don't...
entirely, uh, know where I'm going."
== Obtained From ==
Drinking Buddies
Category:Side Story
Category:Character Side Stories
Category:Tales from the ER