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@MadderJanobii 2 years ago
((Alright here we go! My first character here, let's make a good first impression shall we?))
What is your character's full name?
Brent "Madder Hatter" Hughes. He usually goes by Brent, unless he's particularly close friends with them, in which case, they call him Madder.
What's your favorite quote from your character?
"Do you have time to hear a story from this most humble of magicians?"
What do they look like and what's their personality like?
Brent may seem like a cold and distant individual, as he does his best to keep this facade up around those he is not familiar with. However, he actually does care for others. He loves to entertain, working as a magician on the side when he's not doing his scientific work. Tricks involving sleight of hand or cards are some of his favorites.
Brent usually can be seen in a black and pink suit with a tailcoat and tall top hat and a gold cane with a clear crystal on top. He has tattoos of a pink spade and a black diamond on his cheeks. Brent is roughly 5'6 with pale white skin and tortured brown eyes. He has short cut auburn hair and a wicked smile that could almost be attributed to that of a serial killer.
What's their backstory before they came to the society? 
Brent was orphaned and taken in by a doctor in the slums of London in the late 1860s. He was raised as the doctor's apprentice, learning the tricks of the trade and becoming somewhat skilled with medicines. However, as he grew up, Brent quickly realized this was not what he wanted to do with his life. Thus, whenever he got free time, he would escape from the doctor's office in an attempt to find something else that he would rather spend his time doing.
One day, while traveling through the streets of London, Brent encountered a group of four people tending to plants and brewing tea. As it turned out, all four had the prefix "mad" in their names, so they jokingly called themselves "The Mad Hatters" in reference to the novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. After Brent showed an interest in botany, they quickly adopted him into their group, earning him the nickname, "Madder Hatter".
From there on out, Brent spent much of his time with The Mad Hatters experimenting with botany and creating new teas whenever he could. It was here that Dr. Henry Jekyll encountered Brent. After an experiment gone wrong that resulted in all the citizens within a block of the fume explosion being rendered unconscious for several hours, Brent was taken into custody. Dr. Jekyll, who happened to be at the jail the day Brent was brought in, saw that the man had an interest in science with no malice behind his actions and invited him to join the society to pursue his botanical and tea-loving pursuits.
Do you have any pictures of them that you drew or found?
I have a few that were done for me, actually! You can see them here. https://sta.sh/21vipm9w4e6f
Do they have any nicknames?
As mentioned previously, Brent's nickname is "Madder Hatter" or just "Madder". This is generally restricted to those he considers friends so he will callously correct you should you call him that before he feels comfortable with you.
What do they study at the Society?
Botany, mostly. He does practice a few of his magician's tricks here and there on the other scientists to see if he can successfully trick some of the brightest minds in the business.
Do they have any jobs?
He works as a magician, doing performances at local theaters every few weeks.
What is their age?
21
Are they human? If not what are they?
Brent is human.
Are they single, dating someone, or married?
Single
What's their height?
5'6 or 1.68m
What's their weight?
About 142 pounds or 64 kg.
Anything else I should know about this character?
Brent will sometimes disappear from the society for several hours to spend time with his buddies, the Mad Hatters. He always brings back goodies when he visits them. He also tends to spend some of his days experimenting with new teas to serve the society.
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Brent ran his fingers through his auburn hair as he settled it back into black underneath his hat. He observed the building quietly for a moment, still unsure if he should do this. Then again, the kind man that had given him directions here had gotten him out of jail after the unfortunate incident. Brent supposed he could give it a shot as thanks for helping him out of a jam.
Straightening his outfit, Brent approached the society and climbed to the door. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door. "Hello? Is there anyone there? I was sent here on the recommendation of a Dr. Henry Jekyll?"
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Tairais • 2 years ago
"Easy, kiddo. Door's unlocked, ya can jus' follow me inside."
An odd mix of something vaguely Scottish, vaguely Brooklyn, and definitely coarse and cawing filtered from directly behind Brent, though Charricthran didn't know him as such. He'd seen the kid walk up to the door just as he'd melted out of the shadows behind him.
Richard'd told him off for not using the door like a "normal" "human being". As if either of those terms could properly be attributed to him. Ah, well. He wasn't about to antagonize the kid, what with everything that'd gone wrong as of late.
But he digressed.
He was rather pleased to see he was about two inches taller than the kid before him for once- the Society was full of bleeding giants as far as he was concerned. Giants, or mites far smaller than he for the most part.
He was still wearing his business attire, not his usual guise. Bugger. Ah, well. First impressions would be sharper at least.
(( For a visual reference, though it's not in color, imagine the suit in shades of kind of heather gray, with the waistcoat being a sort of dark lavender color, the shirt under that a darker purple, and the tie a navy blue with golden swirls. Char's skin is olive, his hair jet black and feather-like, and his eyes are currently a sort of maroon color, with cat-like pupils. I think that's the basics :P
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A grin full of too many, too-sharp teeth split his face, as if he was genuinely delighted to make the man's acquaintance before he pushed open the door and beckoned him inside.
"His office 's.. upstairs, I think."
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
"Ah, I see. My apologies, I did not mean to cause a disturbance," Brent replied in a quieter voice. His brown eyes traced over the strange man quickly. Brent found the man's appearance quite odd, with his mere presence seeming to have something... supernatural to it. Still, he did not appear to have any malicious intentions.
Brent stepped inside and tipped his hat slightly to the man. "Thank you. I do hope the doctor is in. Ah, where are my manners? Brent Hughes, at your service. I'm an upcoming botanist and magician, albeit a bit more skilled at the magician part than the botany, but I am getting there. May I request your name so I might be able to properly thank you?"
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Charricthran nodded as he shut the door behind Brent, filing the name away for later use, should he need it.
"Should be in. Doesn't leave his office much on days like today. Paperwork piles up, y'know? An' I'm called Charricthran by most, kiddo, no thanks necessary. Was on my way in at any rate, so the least I could do is show ya in- no sense in havin' ya try ta outlast the autumn chill, yeah?"
He wondered how much of Brent's magic was magic as opposed to 'magic'. Either form was interesting, though the former would be marginally more entertaining. He always did like to compare notes with the natives of any given universe.
But he digressed. Again.
"Need me ta show ya to the office, or d'ya think you can hoof it your own way?" Bit of a trick question, that. The Society was all but labyrinthine.
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
Brent's expression twitched a little at being called 'kiddo' again. He followed behind Charricthran. "Yes, it is quite chilly out isn't it? Makes my scientific studies a bit more difficult but that is what the side job is for." At the offer of a guide, Brent paused and thought over the proposition before nodding his head. "Yes, I think showing me to the office might a good idea. I have never been here before so I do not know exactly what to look for."
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
(( Forgot to introduce myself, shoot! Bad at the whole introduction thing, me. Hi, I'm Tai! I play Charricthran and Richard Prince, both of whom you can find on the wiki ^^ Brent's a right charming sort :) ))
"Sure thing. Jus' a hop skip an' a jump sideways, or.. a couple a' rights and lefts in short order. We'll go the proper way for your sake, ta."
He flashed a quick wink over his shoulder at Brent before walking at a fast pace towards an office that was fast becoming the odd sort of familiar, despite him only having been near it once.
There were secrets hovering in the air there, but they weren't his to know. Frankly, he didn't want to know. Some things were better discovered on their own, aged in anticipation like a fine wine.
He'd find out what was whispering behind that door sooner or later.
Right. Cheerful conversation. Build an acquaintanceship, build a possible connection, a thread to weave and tie if need be.
"Say, what brings ya 'round here anyhow? Seems everyone that ends up here has a story to tell. What's yours?"
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
((Well it's nice to meet you! I'm Janobii or Jan for short. Whichever you prefer! Hopefully I'll be able to give Brent some company soon but for now it's just him. I like Charricthran quite a bit as well so I'm glad to hear you like Brent so far!))
Brent raised his eyebrows at the wink but decided it was better not to question the man's interesting word choice. He followed along behind Charricthran and thought over how to answer the question.
"Dr. Jekyll found me in a jail. An unfortunate accident involving the mixing of some chemicals resulted in an entire block of London being rendered unconscious for a few hours. The cops refused to believe it was not on purpose until Dr. Jekyll convinced them otherwise. He requested I come here after he helped me out of the jam. And so I am here."
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Nifty lil chemist, ain'tcha? Handy trick, that. And just like the good Doctor to rescue a misunderstood scientist like yourself... Think you've avoided a terrible fate this time, dear Brent."
The air wasn't as still as it should've been, though perhaps there was simply an open window he'd missed. Whatever the reason, the taste of ozone and starlit laughter was coating the back of his tongue, and it had to do with the kid following behind him.
Curious.
"So you're here indeed, then. What next?"
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago • edited
Brent chuckled a little at the chemist comment and shook his head. "Hardly. I am afraid I am only a beginner when it comes to chemistry. I work much better with studying plants than I do mixing chemicals. I still appreciate the doctor's help nonetheless. Who knows where I might be right now if not for him."
Brent tapped his cane on the ground and thought it over. "I... suppose I hadn't thought that far ahead. I was hoping to have Dr. Jekyll could give me some guidance. What do you think? Any suggestions?"
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Charricthran shrugged, though there was an.. almost alien glimmer of some sort of mischief in his glittering eyes.
"Botany n' chemistry can go together better'n ya might think, kid. The properties of many plants, as I'm sure you're able to know, are a myriad of possibilities insofar as brews, powders, and gasses are concerned. Use em for your magic shows. Hells, maybe branch off into plant-related alchemy. Friend o' mine is a whizz with that, I can see if she's willin' ta teach ya some things, so long as ya don' mind workin' with the Faeries."
He cleared his throat and chuckled, caught in the cobwebs of rambling again.
"At any rate. Possibilities are endless insofar as botany is concerned. Medicine, hallucinogens, culinary pursuits, neoalchemy, et cetera. Then again, I'm just some raven cawin' atcha."
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
Brent paused at the mention of a faerie. He wasn't aware they dabbled with the supernatural here. He had never done so himself so encountering an expert like a faerie would be an opportunity he couldn't pass up.
"I don't disagree. Botany is the gateway to many other pursuits. I use it to help with my culinary activities, for example. But I consider myself a botanist above all else." Brent adjusted his hat then continued, "As for working with an expert with plant related alchemy, I feel like that could be quite the interesting experience. I would love to work with this faerie in the future, if you don't mind setting up the arrangement."
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Wouldn'ta offered if I hadn't intended ta follow through, yeah? I'm a man o' my word, first an' foremost. Might haveta wait 'til the next new moon, though. She's a titch reclusive an' its hard for me to get word to her at any other time o' the month. Wicked clever, though."
They rounded the final corner to their destination and he slowed to a pause just before the office doors. Canting his voice lower to... be on the safe side of cautious, Charricthran did a little half-bow, straightening with a nod.
"Well. Here you are, kid. Anythin' else ya wanna ask me 'fore you knock into a meetin'?"
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
“I do not mind waiting,” Brent replied, “as consulting with an expert is always worth it in the end. So long as we get to speak in the future, that is all I request.”
Brent glanced at the doors and thought it over before shaking his head. “It’s awfully dim in there isn’t it?” he commented.
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
He cast a look around the room, watching the colors dance between monochromatic grays and the desaturated memories of colors.
"'M not the best person ta ask about matters regardin' light, kid. Looks fair normal to my abnormal eyes." He flashed another wry grin before adding, "An' I'm sure she'll love ta meetcha. Patience is her most holy of virtues."
There was a joke hidden somewhere in that sentence, but not at Brent's expense.
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
Brent frowned a little at the comment but decided to ignore it. This man was quite strange, Brent had determined. He also had a feeling there was a joke somewhere in there that had just flown over his head.
“Well, thank you nonetheless. Let’s see if the doctor is in, shall we?” Brent walked over to the door and knocked on it, then listened for a response.
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
(( Right so, we could do two things here technically. I don't fancy playing Dr. Jekyll because that's Sabrina's character and it's kind of an unspoken rule that we don't play her canon characters. Usually what happens is that prospective Lodgers have their meetings with him offscreen- so what could happen is that I could write a post basically going 'a muffled voice beckoned him in and Char left him with a friendly wave', or it could end up being that he's not in and Char shows him to a spare room to stay in until the doc's in.
Your choice, and if you have something else you'd rather do, that works too ^^ ))
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago • edited
((I’m fine either way. I might go with him getting called in just so he can actually meet Dr. Jekyll in one timeline. XD))
A muffled voice came from behind the doors, signaling for Brent to enter. Brent paused and waved to Char before opening the doors and stepping inside.
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Take care to mind the wind, kid. Best of luck!"
His farewell was a quiet, whispered thing carried on the motion of the nod and knowing grin he gave Brent.
Should the magician have looked over his shoulder a final time, Charricthran would be nowhere to be seen. Only the faint scent of smoke and softly decaying leaves spoke of his presence having been there at all.
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MadderJanobii  Tairais • 2 years ago
((So that's it then?))
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Tairais  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
(( Think so? Seems like a good place to end! Pleasyre meeting both you and Brent- I look forward to meeting with you both in the future! ))
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Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
A thin woman with messed dark-brown hair buns and silver goggles on her head opened the door. For a brief moment she stared at the new visitor. Odd tattoos. A gambler, perhaps. No idea why someone like that would be here. Registering his greeting, she relaxed and leaned against the door, raising an eyebrow.
"Dr. Jekyll isn't in today. Appointment out of London." Dr. Ariadne Radcliffe told this new visitor. Behind the door, her hand gripped the rubber sprayer containing ether. She had ran out of an ingredient for her own formula. "Can I help you with something, Mr...?"
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent quickly scanned over the woman, finding her appearance intriguing. He had to wonder what form of science she was interested in to require the goggles she wore on her head. He coughed awkwardly at the moment of silence between when she opened the door and made her statement.
At the remark that Dr. Jekyll was out of town, Brent's face fell slightly. "Oh, is that so? That's unfortunate timing for me, I guess." At the question of his name, Brent quickly extended his hand. "Ah yes, how rude of me to not introduce myself. My name is Brent Hughes. I came to thank Dr. Jekyll for helping me out of jail the other day. The constable was not quite convinced the large cloud of anaesthetic I created the other day was on accident. Dr. Jekyll managed to rescue me though and recommended I come here. So... here I am."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
The anesthetic cloud, that was him? Doesn't look the sort. And Henry rescued him, of all people. Though to be frank, half the people here aren't exactly, well... clean.
"Right." Ariadne replied, spinning her eyes in different directions, trying to avoid eye contact. Normally when she rambled on in her head her eyes tended to glow. And if they get too bright, it wouldn't be a good first day at the Society for him. "Well, I guess I'll have to show you in then. I'm Dr. Ariadne Radcliffe, by the way. As a matter of fact, I'm into anesthetics as well, though not as profound as your more recent... er... endeavour. I'm a vaporous chemist."
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent tipped his hat to Ariadne and gave her a small smile. "A pleasure to meet you Dr. Ariadne Radcliffe. I hope we might be able to work together in the future." Brent listened carefully as she described her occupation at the Society. He flushed a little in embarrassment at the comment on the incident.
"Ahh yes, that was an accident. I am not a trained chemist by any stretch of the imagination, so I just took what I know from when I was a doctor's apprentice and applied it, but that did not quite translate as well as I had hoped." He rubbed the back of his neck a little sheepishly and leaned on his cane a bit more. "I am actually involved quite a bit with botany. The anesthetic cloud was an... unfortunate accident involving the mixing of two plant extracts that obviously should not have been put together. Oh well, back to the drawing board I guess. This is why I'm much more skilled as a magician than as a scientist, I suppose."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Magician? Crikey, this just gets stranger. Though I suppose it would help with the exhibition. Illusions often help attract. Anyway, rambling.
"Alright then." Ariadne responded, rather absently. It was an interesting prospect, working with another fellow dabbler in gases. But of all the things that she had created, she had been alone. Efficiency was best at her independence. Bird and Archer gave her flowers to use, but what would be the harm with the new arrival? "Want a tour of the place?"
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
Brent surveyed the place a bit after Ariadne responded, not quite sure what do next. Social interactions had never been his strong suit given that most people did not want to associate with doctors all that much. And sadly that same logic applied to scientists for the most part. He opened his mouth to ask a question when Ariadne asked if he would like a tour.
"Oh yes," Brent responded, "if you do not mind I think that would be wonderful. It would allow me to get acquainted with the place."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
"Splendid!" Ariadne piped enthusiastically, tossing the sprayer away. She'd retrieve it later. Opening the large green door wide, she gestured for Brent to enter. "Welcome to the Society for Arcane Sciences, Mr. Hughes."
((Also, 'bout time I properly introduced meself! I'm Dr. H. Griffin, but most just call me Hawleymod. My OCs are Dr. Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man; Dr. Ariadne Radcliffe; Jonathan Cheshire, invisible thief; and William "Caliban" Molony, the Society's very own prophecy book.))
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent blinked at the unexpected enthusiasm from Ariadne. After a moment, he relaxed and walked inside, observing the interior of the building. "Why, thank you! My my, this is quite the expansive place. What all do you study in this place?"
((Nice to meet you! I usually go by Janobii or Jan, and of course my only OC so far is Brent but as time goes on I might make more in the future!))
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Oh... various things." Ariadne replied, speed-walking ahead of him. "Astronomy, medicine, engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, sexology, pyrology, botany, pathology, optics, morphology, homeopathy, astrology; you get the gist. Though I advise you to stay clear of the last two..."
She smiled and continued on. Just be comforting, and we can this done faster; I think I left the valves on...
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Madder noted the quick pace that Ariadne took and did his best to match it so as to not fall too far behind her. As she listed off the different sciences, he had heard of many of them, though there was one that he had never been acquainted with before.
"Homeopathy? Cannot say I've encountered that science before. Is there any particular reason I should avoid it?" he asked. "And botany you say? Very good, I will have to look into all the botanical research the Society has performed so far. It might aid me in my studies as well."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Oh, it's a pseudoscience, but Jekyll thought it would appeal to the common audience. Mr. Holsgrove, I believe, on the second floor is our leading homeopath. Note how I used Mr. instead of Dr." Ariadne replied. "As for botany, we have Misters Bird and Archer. They've helped me out in the past with plant ingredients, so for botanical research they're your best bet."
Ariadne turned back to him. "We could visit them now, if you'd like?"
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Ah, yes that makes sense. Fair enough. I will lack the doctor title as well given my formal education is lacking in that regard." Brent paused and thought over the proposition to visit the botanists.
Brent tapped his cane against the ground in thought. It would be nice to get acquainted with them right away but this place was so expansive, he was unsure he would ever get a proper tour of it ever again.
"Hm... yes, I think that would be nice. Getting well acquainted with those I will most likely be working with in the future would make the introductions here easier."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Oh, most people here haven't got a doctorate, nor a proper education. But that's not a negative. If anyone is passionate about rogue science, then they're more than welcome here." Ariadne told him. "Anyway, the pair aren't that far."
Ariadne walked off among the exhibit pieces in the Main Hall, wading past them to the side stairs.
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Well then I might earn my doctor title during my time here yet. Though Doctor Hughes has a bit of an odd ring to it. Perhaps just calling me Mister Brent or Mister Hughes will suffice, if you must use a title."
Brent followed Ariadne, slowing a little to observe the exhibit pieces in wonder before picking up the pace to catch up to her.
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Mincing up the stairs, and turning a left, Ariadne could see their door; a sign reading Archer & Bird. Knocking thrice, Ariadne could hear one of them, deep voiced and likely Bird. She opened the door, leaving it open for Brent.
"Morning, Bird!" Ariadne called, spotting him pruning some violet carsons. Another man was also spotted, black haired and undoubtedly Archer. "Morning, Archer!"
They both smiled and walked towards her. "Ah, Ariadne, welcome! What can we do for you today?"
"Well, gentlemen, not for me, but for this new arrival. Mr. Hughes?"
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent stepped forward and tipped his hat to Archer and Bird. He glanced around the room, observing all the plants before commenting, "Your plants are beautiful. It's a much larger collection than what I kept. My name is Brent Hughes, I am also a botanist. Dr. Jekyll invited me to the Society so perhaps we can work together in the future."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Glad to have you aboard, Brent!" Bird replied with a smile.
"We're more than happy to work with you!" Archer replied. "We could do with an extra pair of hands here. Radders doesn't like dirt that much."
"I don't mind it, Archer." Ariadne corrected him, smirking. "By the way, when's the delivery for the mandragora officinarum?"
"Tomorrow I believe." Bird told her. "We'll make sure you get a sample."
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
“There’s nothing wrong with getting dirty. Though I’d prefer to not stain my nice clothes. Tailors are so expensive these days, it only grows more difficult to afford what I have.”
Brent tilted his head to the side a little at the mention of mandragora officinarum. He knew it well. As a doctor’s apprentice, there had always been the occasional loon that came by trying to use their supposed nature magic to heal the patients. Unsurprisingly they were never successful. Still, one of the key ingredients they had always used was mandrake.
“Mandrake? And what might you be doing with a plant like that?”
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Ah, well, it's an ingredient for one of my formulas." Ariadne explained. "Anesthetic, of a sort. Mainly for enemies. Hoping to patent it to the police for use in the force. It'll certainly help with apprehending criminals."
"Our vaporous chemist is certainly ambitious." Archer remarked jokingly. He leaned to Brent. "Between you and me, a little too ambitious."
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
“As yes, mandrake is very toxic is it not? That would make for an ideal weapon of sorts.” Brent chuckled at Archer’s remark and shook his head. He thought the idea was actually quite interesting. “What else do you all work on here?”
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Well, Archer 'ere is a crypto-horticulturalist, so he works with quite a lot of rare and uncommon plants..." Bird remarked. "And I-"
"And Bird is a botanical clockwork engineer." Archer told Brent. "So, I have no idea what he works on!"
"They mainly just create new forms of plant species." Ariadne walked over to Brent. "Anything mixed from aconitum flowers to deadly nightshade."
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent listened carefully and nodded his head a little in understanding. He could learn quite a bit from them for sure. Though he supposed this was true with all the scientists here.
“Perhaps I could observe and learn from you both in the future. I think it would definitely aid me towards my goals.”
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"What are your goals?" Ariadne asked, not intrusive. "If I may ask?"
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent paused at the question. He rubbed his chin and thought over how to phrase this before saying, "Several things. For one, I want to use plants to create new and more effective medicines. I worked as a doctor's apprentice for some time and a lack of proper treatment medications resulted in quite a few lost patients. And my second goal, to create new and different flavours of teas, something for everyone to appreciate. New plants could certainly aid both of these."
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Tea, eh?" Archer asked. "Interesting, not what I was expecting!"
"We have a few camellia's about, you're more than welcome to borrow them!" Bird chirped in.
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
“Well thank you kindly,” Brent replied, “I will definitely take you up on that offer in the future.” Brent reached into his sleeve. “Of course that’s not the only thing I’m interested in.” He produced a deck of cards from his sleeve and fanned them out. “Pick a card.”
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Ariadne was slightly wary when Brent reached into his sleeve. Although he seemed to be who he says, Ariadne still remained minimally alert. Instead of Archer or Bird, she picked one.
She studied it carefully, and nodded.
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
The card she was holding was the 2 of clubs. Brent collapsed the fan of cards back into a deck, shuffled it a few times, then split it in half. "Please place your card back in here." Once Ariadne had done so, Brent shuffled the cards a few more times. "Now, is this your card?" Brent pulled a card from the middle of the deck, the 4 of hearts. Brent paused then frowned. "Hm... I can tell by your expression that this isn't your card." Brent slid the card back into the deck and reached up to scratch his head. "Maybe I need to practice the trick more." Brent slid his hand under his hat. "These things do you happen you know and whoops!" Brent's hat fell off his head and he caught it with the opening facing towards Ariadne. In the bottom was a card, a 2 of clubs. "Well well, this wouldn't happen to your card would it?" he asked.
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Ariadne smirked at the 4 of Hearts being shown, but she knew where this was going anyway. Then, looking down the hat, she could see the 2 of Clubs.
"Indeed it would." Ariadne replied, smiling. She had often seen this sort of trick from her father when he could've been bothered to talk to her. Her eyes pulsed lilac at the thought. She quickly looked away. Don't lose it. Don't lost it, Ariadne. "Ahem. Very good, Mr. Hughes!"
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MadderJanobii  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Brent raised his eyebrows at Ariadne’s response and removed the card from his hat. He put the cap back on his head and made the deck of cards seemingly vanish. “Was that not your sort of trick? I could try something else if you would like.”
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Dr. H. Griffin  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"No no, no. Sorry." Ariadne apologised. "It's just... Nevermind."
Ariadne composed herself, her eyes back to blue, and then acted as if nothing ever happened.
"Do you want to see the rest of the place?"
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Wizardblizzard  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
(( :-D :-D :-D ))
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Wizardblizzard  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((*Isabella's player dances from foot to foot* fight! fight! fight! :-D ...but luckily Isabella's not here... ))
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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
((Hi and welcome to The Role Playing Scientists!
I'm HJ, head of the wiki. Speaking of the wikia here is your character page, feel free to edit it and add pictures or descriptions as you wish! Don't worry too much about the story section as I typically take care of that (when life isn't killing all my free time XDX). 
http://the-roleplaying-scie...
Quick run down on the wikia as that can help you get a feel for the RP universe!
Here is the main page: http://the-roleplaying-scie...
The TRPS universe is set in Sabrina's comic universe however the history and such has changed mainly due to all the characters we have inserted into it. For more on the little changes in the world check out the About page!
http://the-roleplaying-scie...
If you are looking for information on any character I recommend finding them on the Character page or asking a player as we all are more than happy to answer any questions! 
http://the-roleplaying-scie...
The wikia also has older stories on it however not many of the newer stories (the last 6 months-ish?) but I hope to correct that sometime in the future.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc. feel free to post them on the main page! Mz. Hyde is our Moderator though anyone on the forum is more than happy to help! :)
Brent is a very, very interesting character and I can't wait to see him in action in the role plays! Hope you enjoy your time with us and I look forward to Role Playing with you! :D ))
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MadderJanobii  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((This is so cool! I just sent a link to the wiki page link to the friend of mine that drew some of Brent's pictures. Can't say I've ever been in a community where there's been a wiki so this will be extremely useful for keeping track of everybody. I'll be sure to check everything out and let me know if I can help you with anything. Looking forward to roleplaying with everyone here!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
((That's fantastic! And your friend did such a great job on those pictures too! Seriously they look professionally done! :DDD I love the shading and the colors! And his tattoos with the card suits is so cool! I also really enjoy the lighting on the diamond on the cane in the picture where he has it. And the expression on his face in the other two pictures is so well done! It really feels like he has a trick up his sleeve and a mischievous gleam in his eyes! :D
I'm glad you like the wikia! I hope to try and keep it more updated in the future but we'll see about that. At the very least the character section will always be up to date, I can guarantee it! Part of the reason for this is everyone typically manages their own character's pages. I make the outline using the questionnaire to get you guys started but updating/adding pictures, relationship statuses, and the likes is mainly done by the players. Of course if you have trouble with anything please let me know and I'm more than happy to add a description or switch out a picture! :)
Oh! And I completely forgot to mention one thing! Timelines.
So this is the weirdest part about our little RP. Due to this being occurring on a platform meant for discussions and not role plays occasionally stories will have multiple occurring timelines when a conversation splits off. We do try to reduce these split offs and timeline issues, as to save everyone a headache but they do occur occasionally.
The most prominent place they occur and are accepted are character introductions. Multiple people tend to respond to a introduction prompt and as such the stories typically tend to all coincide at the same time. Feel free to try and stagger when your Role Plays happen but don't worry about it as that can be a hassle, certainly for an introduction RP. The main goal for an intro RP is just to establish relationships with characters and get your character into the society. From there things get much much easier to do timeline wise and don't sweat it if something goes wonky that happens and this is a very relaxed RP forum and we all understand. :) ))
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MadderJanobii  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((I'll be sure to let her know you think so. She did all three of the colored pictures so I'm sure she appreciates the compliments. She and I have been friends for years and she never fails to translate my written descriptions into works of art that do wonders representing what I put to paper.
Well I'll be sure to try and update what I can. This is my first RP community with a wikia so it'll be a bit weird for me at first but I'm sure I'll adjust as time goes on.
Yeah, I noticed that! Good to know. I went and looked through a few other introduction threads before I replied initially to see what the protocol appeared to be so good to know that this is really one of the only places where it's acceptable.
I will most likely stagger my replies and such in the future, just to give others the chance to reply and for me to manage irl stuff. Good to know this is a relaxed RP forum. I've been on some strict forums before and those are simply just no fun. I'm excited to join this community and hope to RP a bunch with you guys in the future!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
((Thank you for telling her! :D She certainly does an fantastic job taking your descriptions and turning them into such amazing images!!
I have no doubt you'll be fine when it comes to the wikia. Sure there's a slight learning curve when using it, but it's very intuitive not to mention we mainly just use it to check on appearances or double check logistics.
Any who, as you've probably seen through the old RPs this place is pretty relaxed and we completely understand that life comes up and replies can be slow. I'm glad you're excited to play with us as we are excited to play with you! And again if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!))
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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Oh, wow! Brent sounds like a really neat character, and that artwork is gorgeous! :D
I'm Jekyll1886, or just "86" for short. Would it be okay for Lewis Weir, a consulting metaphysicist for the Society, to greet Brent? Here's his page if you're interested: http://the-roleplaying-scie... ))
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MadderJanobii  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Thank you! I usually go by Janobii or Jan, so you can call me that I suppose.
And of course! Go for it! I'd love to have him interact with as many characters as possible and Lewis seems like an interesting fellow. Perhaps he and Brent will get along quite well.))
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
((Excellent! And, I hope so. :-) ))
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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Hey there, welcome to our lovely forum! :D
I’m Helen Jekyll or just Helen is fine, and my characters are Helen Jekyll and Hela Hyde. ^-^
Brent looks like an amazing character and I can’t wait to interact with him! At the moment though, my characters are both locked in their room for all hours of the day, except for when they have an escort, so neither can greet him at the door... Ah, well, perhaps they’ll meet up another time.
I hope you have a great time here, and again, welcome!))
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Well be sure to have them interact with him eventually! Brent may seem cold but he's always up for meeting interesting characters, especially if they're up for sharing a cup of tea with him.
Thank you for the welcome! I'm sure I'll enjoy it here!))
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Helen Jekyll  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
((Mm, well, Helen’s rather parcel to tea, so I’m sure they’ll get along just fine! ^-^
Not so sure about Hela, though. She’s a bit harder to predict and not nearly so friendly.
I’ll keep an eye out for an opportunity to introduce them!))
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Well we'll just have to wait and see how they all get along then won't we? ;) I look forward to the future interactions!))
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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
A tall, dark-haired man in a purple waistcoat answered the door.
"Good morning," he said, his tone gracious as his moss-green eyes shone with anticipation. "Dr. Lewis Weir," he introduced himself, "consulting metaphysicist for the Society. Might you be Mr. Brent Hughes?" he asked.
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MadderJanobii  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Brent adjusted his position, slightly crossing his feet and leaning onto his golden cane. He masked his surprise that the man knew who he was. Dr. Jekyll must have been expecting him. That seemed like reasonable explanation.
"Good morning, pleasure to meet you, Dr. Weir. Yes, I am Brent Hughes. I presume Dr. Jekyll is expecting me? He requested I come here when we encountered each other a day or two ago. Do you happen to know the situation around our meeting?"
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
"The pleasure is mine," returned Lewis with a nod which bordered on a bow.
He opened the door wide as he stepped out of the way.
"Yes, Dr. Henry Jekyll is expecting you, though he's unfortunately been called away on some last-minute business. I'm to see you to Dr. Helen Jekyll, our day manager here," he explained. "No relation to Henry," he added with a chortle.
"I'm afraid I'm unaware of the situation surrounding your meeting, but I do know if Henry's extended the invitation, he sees great potential in you," he said as he shut the door behind them and they walked into the main hall.
The wonders of rogue science lay on display before them: mysterious artifacts, inhabited terrariums, strange books from faraway lands, the meticulously articulated skeleton of an otherwise unknown deep-sea creature, a palm of eternal flame...and more.
"Welcome to the Society for Arcane Sciences."
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Would you look at that, they'll be meeting sooner than expected! :D MadderJanobii))
"Oh good, you've found the newcomer," called a young woman to Lewis with a pleasant smile, both her eyes and hair a warm brown.
She wore a grey fitted jacket over a waistcoat with matching dress pants and extended her hand for the magician to shake as she approached the two men.
"I'm Dr. Helen Jekyll, the day manager, as I'm sure Dr. Weir here has informed you," She greeted eagerly, "It's an absolute pleasure to have you joining our humble establishment."
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Awesome! Let's do this!))
Brent stepped inside and nodded his head at the remarks. "I see. Well that is good to know that he sees potential in me even if he had to be called away so soon."
Brent paused and looked around at the breathtaking foyer. It was simply magnificent! He was so focused on everything that he was caught a little off guard when Helen appeared. Brent glanced down at her hand before taking it and shaking it.
"Pleasure to meet you, Dr. Jekyll! Thank you for having me here. It's an honor to have been invited to such a fine establishment."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
Lewis nodded to Helen.
She and Brent made each other's acquaintance.
"I do hope you'll like it here," Lewis chimed in with a smile.
He looked to Helen, as if proposing a course of action and seeking agreement in one glance.
"We could give you a proper tour, if you fancy," he suggested, gaze returning to Brent.
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
“Please, call me Helen or Dr. Helen, if you really must use titles. No need to get mixed up with the founder, if we can avoid it.”
Helen returned the glance with a smile and a faint nod, before briefly checking her pocketwatch.
Plenty of time.
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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((MadderJanobii))
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Jekyll1886))
"Ah yes of course. Thank you, Dr. Helen." Brent watched the exchange between Helen and Lewis. At the proposal of a tour, Brent glanced over the foyer again, thinking it over, then he slowly nodded his head. "Yes, a tour would be quite nice. This is such a large place I'm afraid I might get lost very easily if left to my own devices for too long."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"It is a bit labyrinthine, at that," concurred Lewis.
"What would you like to see first?" he enquired. "The garden, the kitchen, the hot air balloon...?"
He looked to Helen for further possibilities. Perhaps she knew Brent's field of study.
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"The infirmary is always a good place to be able to locate as well," added Helen, shaking her head slightly at the thought of how often it was used, "And perhaps the view from the roof?"
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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Brent thought it over. So many intriguing options to choose from, all of which sounded appealing. Which to choose?
“Perhaps we could look at the garden first?” Brent requested. He was curious to see what kind of plants were featured on the property and was hoping to find something interested.
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Helen Jekyll  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Ah, the garden..." said Lewis with a fond smile.
In truth, it was one his favorite places here. He'd often frequent it at afternoon tea, whether with Hela or by himself, to bask in its verdant serenity.
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Helen looked to Lewis, a smile on her own lips, before facing Brent once more.
"The garden would be an excellent place to start, I think," She said with an approving nod, "A wonderful choice, Mr. Hughes."
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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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“Good, shall we head to the gardens then? I’m afraid you’ll have to lead the way. I do not know where I am going,” Brent admitted, tapping his cane gently against the ground as he shifted his weight between his feet.
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
"This way," said Lewis, walking along with his cane.
It wasn't long before they came to the garden--more of a greenhouse, really.
Spread out before them lay flowers, herbs, grasses, shrubs, even trees! Plants from all over the world--ginkgo, redbud, rhubarb, oak, bougainvillea, peppermint, peony, acacia, palm, cacao, rosemary, mountain laurel, holly, chestnut, bird of paradise, scotch pine, rosebushes, indigo...it would take a week to see them all!
As it lay just off the kitchen, a little apron of brick pavement extended out into the central grass clearing. Upon the brick were wicker chairs with cushions, and low tables--perfect for morning or afternoon tea or coffee.
"Here we are."
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Helen drew in a deep breath of the sweetly scented air and released it.
“This is probably the quietest, most peaceful place in the Society, tied perhaps only with our library...”
She glanced to the newcomer.
“It’s a wonderful place to come if you’re feeling overwhelmed or need time to think.”
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((MadderJanobii ))
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MadderJanobii  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Sorry fell asleep while replying last night.))
Brent observed the garden, trying to take in the vast variety of plants and other flora. It was absolutely breathtaking. He kept looking around until he realized that Helen was speaking to him and quickly focused on them.
"It's absolutely beautiful here. I think I will be spending a lot of time here in the future."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Excellent," said Lewis. "It is quite a lovely spot."
A thought crossed his mind.
"By the by, have you any interest in botany, perchance?"
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Helen hummed her agreement, allowing her gaze to wander over the collection of plants as the two spoke, smiling faintly.
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Brent smiled a little at Lewis's question and nodded his head. "Why yes, I do. I enjoy working with plants quite a bit. I work to create new medicines and teas, so I enjoy discovering new plants to use in my studies."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Remarkable!" he exclaimed, face lighting up. "What a perfect--well. Suffice it to say our interests overlap a bit on the medical front. I believe there's much to be gained from the tradition of herbology or hearth medicine, once fact is strained from fiction. Isabella Walker might be a good person to talk to--she has an interest in plant-based chemistry and the old ways. And Archer and Bird keep some rather potent cultivars in their room."
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
“As for the tea, a few residents dabble in the area as well,” Helen chimed in, “Catt Hatter and Dr. Rose— err, Dr. Henry Rose— both seem to experiment with it, along with others.”
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Brent made a mental note of all the names that were given to him. He would have to consult with these people later. They could definitely aid him in his future studies with the Society. Perhaps finding the perfect tea wasn't as far off of a goals he had once thought.
"Well they all sound like great people. I will have to consult with them in the future to be able to work together on projects." Brent reached into his sleeve and looked at Helen. "Of course, I also have an interest in magic," he said as he pulled a rose from his sleeve and offered it to Helen.
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
My! thought Lewis at the sudden gesture.
He watched the interaction between Brent and Helen with a keen eye.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Helen Jekyll You're up!))
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
“Oh, thank you!”
Helen accepted the rose, looking rather pleasantly surprised as she smelled it.
“I don’t suppose you could tell me how you pulled that off?”
A warm smile grace her lips, her cheeks still flushed with surprise.
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Brent chuckled and shrugged a little. "It's not actually that complicated of a trick. You see, my sleeves are actually a little bit roomier than they appear, so magicians like myself tend to keep things stored inside them. For instance," Brent snapped his wrist and a deck of cards slid out from his other sleeve into his left hand. "I keep a deck of cards in this sleeve."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Clever," remarked Lewis with a smile.
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Exceedingly," Helen agreed, tilting her head in thought for a moment.
"If you don't mind me prying further, do you... have pockets in your sleeve, to hold the items? Or anything else concealed?"
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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MadderJanobii  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
Brent shook his head at the question. Sliding the deck of cards back into his sleeve, he rolled up his other sleeve and showed his arm. There we soft scratches all along the skin. "Pockets, I've found, tend to crush the flowers and make it more difficult to release stuff from my sleeves, so I just have them in there free range."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
"That does make sense," remarked Lewis. "Still, I imagine it takes quite a bit of practice to do it so seemingly effortlessly."
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MadderJanobii  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Very much so, yes. Every magician must practice their tricks constantly in order to ensure it looks seamless when we perform. Many of my card tricks I have spent years perfecting because they are very difficult to pull off."
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
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Helen Jekyll  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Helen nodded her head in approval.
"Dedication is always an extremely valuable skill... I do hope it serves you well here."
She tucked the rose in her belt loop then glanced to Lewis.
"What do you say, doctor? Should we see the kitchens next?"
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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Probably. Quite the hub of activity, that," Weir said with a chortle.
He led the way to the kitchen, and held the door open for Helen and the newest lodger when they got there.
The room itself was warm, both in color scheme and temperature.
In the middle of the island sat an enormous bowl of oranges.
The scent of baking bread wafted from the oven.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
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MadderJanobii  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Brent followed along to the kitchen. He would have to return to the gardens later as he wished to spend more time there. Brent enjoyed the warmth of the kitchen, always feeling slightly chilled in most places. Despite Weir’s comment, it appeared that there was no one else in the kitchen now.
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Jekyll1886  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
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Helen Jekyll  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"On most days, our cooks will prepare three meals a day here," Helen informed the newcomer with a smile, "While it's not always the most exciting entrées, it's hot and available if you want it."
"Of course, if the food isn't to your liking and you've some culinary skill, you're more than welcome to make something for yourself instead."
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Helen Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
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Mz.Hyde Mod • 2 years ago
Hello!~ 
*A small blonde woman in a green dress and pigtails answered the door.* 
I'm afraid the doctor is out tonight at some....oh who knows, whatever doctors do. Please come in!
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Brent smiled at the woman and tipped his hat to her. "That's unfortunate. Oh well, thank you for the warm welcome." Brent stepped inside and held out his hand. "Brent Hughes, I was sent here on the recommendation of Dr. Jekyll. Might I ask your name Miss...?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Hyde. Mz. Hyde. Night manager, Psychobiocultural anthropologist, and hobbyist Lepidopterist. 
*She shakes his hand.*
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
“Well, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Mz. Hyde. A Lepidopterist, you say?” Brent seemed quite fascinated by this fact. “So you study butterflies then? Have you discovered anything interesting as of late?”
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Nothing too mind-blowing yet. As I said, I study them as a hobby. Plus, I'm a little more interested in moths than butterflies.
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh really?" Brent asked. He shrugged his shoulders a bit and smiled. "Both are quite helpful to the processes involving my sciences so I can't say I have a preference of one to the other."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Oh? And what do you study?
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"I study the botanical sciences," Brent answered, "though I dabble with tea making and magics as well."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Oh cool! I have a friend who also enjoys tea and magic!
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh really?" Brent asked, "I will have to meet this individual at some point then."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Her name is Catt Hatter! 
*She gasps, a thought coming to her.* 
You two wouldn't happen to be related would you?!
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Brent tilted his head to the side in thought before shrugging. "It is possible. Depending on her age and all. I was orphaned as a child so I never knew my parents. Depending on their fate they could have easily been her parents as well."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Oh, I'm sorry. I think Catt once mentioned how her Dad taught her a cool chess move, so I guess that means you guys are probably not siblings.
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Brent shook his head. "Even so, the possibility still exists. Besides, we do not need to be siblings to enjoy the same activities."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Right! I'm sure Catt will love someone who shares her interests!
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Yes, I hope so. I will have to take her to visit some of my close friends sometime."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Oh? Who are they?
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Ah, they call themselves the "Mad Hatters". They're a group of tea and botanical enthusiasts like myself."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Oh cool! I'm sure Catt will love that! You'll have to introduce all of us sometime!
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MadderJanobii  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
“Yes, I am sure they would love to meet you all. They’re not as much into the sciences as I am but they still love to dabble.”
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Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago • edited
( The double doors open inward, slowly at first and then all at once.
Daylight hadn't been his friend in years. There are so many things he could never do now, but a life for a life was the compromise.
At least the sun was hidden here.
The Hatter is greeted by a tan, smooth faced gentleman and a wide bright grin )
hola! which Doctor Jekyll are you looking for?
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MadderJanobii  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago
Brent tipped his hat to the stranger in greeting. He paused at the question before answering, "Dr. Henry Jekyll? I was unaware there was more than one Dr. Jekyll."
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Dr. de Lezo  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
( He tilts his head back ever so slightly, with a chuckle. )
Sí There's actually dos-....tr- qu- four! doctors Jekyll here.
There's our founder, we don't see him much. There's our day manager Helen, we've got a big orange giant roaming around. She's our guard ( He raises his hand to the corner of his mouth, an aside. )
Beware, she's a little eh...cascarrabias. You don't want to catch her before her morning cuppa
and then there's my colleague Henry. We run the infirmary.
( He pauses for a moment, eyes widening. )
Dios mío! I forgot to introduce myself
( He takes an elaborate bow. )
Dr. Alano Diego de Lezo at your service sir
( He backs up, clearing the threshold. )
Do come inside! it's looking like we're going to have some rain soon
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MadderJanobii  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago
Brent listened carefully, attempting to commit each name to memory to make future introductions much smoother in the future. At the doctor’s introduction, Brent tipped his hat.
“A pleasure, Dr. de Lezama. My name is Brent Hughes. I work in the botanical sciences.” Brent reviewed the group of Jekylls in his head again before answering, “I suppose your founder was the one I was to meet with. But he is not around you said?”
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Dr. de Lezo  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Botany eh?
( He smiles inwardly.
La Rosa would be intrigued. )
you'll fit right in.
Sí Dr. Jekyll el primero has been eh...very preoccupied lately.
( His eyes shift, looking in both directions before resting on the young sir. )
...you said you came on a recommendation, no?
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MadderJanobii  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago
Brent noticed the shift in the other man’s eyes but said nothing until another question was posed to him. He paused then nodded.
“Yes, from the man himself. He asked for me to come speak with him when I got the chance.”
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Dr. de Lezo  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
( A smile lifts his upper lip, revealing tiny gleaming fangs. )
Then I'm sure he won't mind if his Lodgers give you the tour instead.
( He makes his way to the double doors, shutting them behind the magician. )
Our fiador isn't around to inspect your letter, so it looks as if the coast is clear! Where do you want to go first?
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MadderJanobii  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago
Brent does not take notice to the man's fangs, instead opting to observe the large expanse around them. It was quite impressive, to say the least. Brent was speechless; he was already looking forward to studying here.
Brent raised his eyebrows at the fiador comment but said nothing. He was not fluent in Spanish so if there was a joke in that statement it went over his head. "What is there to see?" Brent asked.
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Dr. de Lezo  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Oh where to start?
There are many places to see! the laboratories, the kitchen, bathrooms, our infirmary, the garden
where do you want to start?
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MadderJanobii  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago
Brent thought it over before requesting, "Perhaps we could visit the laboratories?"
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Dr. de Lezo  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
Smart choice!
…I think I know just the place to start. Follow me
( With a sly grin, the doctor makes his way up the stairs- slowly as to enjoy the scenery. )
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MadderJanobii  Dr. de Lezo • 2 years ago
Brent followed close behind, presuming his guide knew the best place to start as he observed everything around him.
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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago • edited
"Well, you at least have the right place." Said a voice from behind him.
The voice belonged to a young girl in a large top hatt with silver flower like swirls on it and tied with a braided red sash. The Hatt rested atop her short brown hair, and she was carrying a closed umbrella.
((Hello! Welcome to the group! 
Here's my character's page if you wanted to read it: http://the-roleplaying-scie... ))
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Brent turned around at the voice and tipped his hat to the woman standing behind him. "Ah, good evening, madam. Do you perhaps stay here? Is Doctor Jekyll in? I was hoping to speak with him but it appears he may not have remembered I was coming."
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Catt Hatter  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"He is kept rather busy around here, but you're welcome to come inside and look around a bit while you wait if you like." She offered with a smile.
Her accent didn't sound like any from London, nor even from anywhere in Europe. She moved to open the door and held it for him.
"Or maybe you would like some tea to warm up? It is rather chilly out today."
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
At the mention of tea, a smile brushed across Brent's face. "Why I would love to have a cup of tea. Is there any particular type of tea you favor? I actually work quite a bit with plants so I have learned how to brew many different styles of tea."
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Catt Hatter  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago • edited
"Do ya now? Perfect!" She signalled for him to follow as she lead the way through the main hall to the kitchen.
"I wound up picking up tea brewing as a hobby after I moved in. Usually I prefer more herbal blends for relaxing like Chamomile, but the occasional helping of Orange Pecot is nice too. And of course a small snack on the side doesn't hurt either. Are you more partial to cookies- er, biscuits or light sandwiches?"
She liked this newcomer. Sure the facial tattoos were, abnormal, but who at the Society wasn't? 
Maybe we could have even more in common than a similar taste in headgear and beverages! She thought excitedly.
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
“Really? Chamomile is a fine tea, but my personal preference has always been Earl Grey. I enjoy the slight lemony flavor that it bears. As for a snack to the side, I tend to drink my tea without snacks, but if I do have a snack I tend to prefer biscuits. Though I am never opposed to light sandwiches.”
Brent followed close behind the young woman to the kitchen. She reminded him quite a bit of his friend, Maddie of the Mad Hatters. Her bubbly attitude was quite the match for Maddie’s, though her tea preferences reflected that of Madeline’s more. Perhaps he would have to introduce her to them later on.
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Catt Hatter  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Ah, are you in the mood for a snack today?"
They rounded a corner and Catt opened the door to the kitchen, holding it open for him.
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
"I could go for a snack," Brent replied, stepping into the kitchen. He moved to the side and waited for Catt to show him further.
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Catt Hatter  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Keen! It's still before supper, so best go for some light sandwiches."
She stepped through and started preparing the tea and sandwiches.
"Do you like cucumber or tuna best? Also, do you have a preference as to the kind of bread that's used? I usually like whole wheat, but I find it tends to overpower the cucumbers."
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Brent paused to think it over, tapping his cane against the ground a few times before saying, "It matters little to me, but I feel more inclined to have tuna on whole wheat today if that is fine with you."
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Catt Hatter  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"It's good with me!" She made short order of the preparations and set everything on a tray.
"Would you like to have it in a sitting room or have it here? There's a couple chairs down at the end of the island."
Catt pointed towards the far end of the room.
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
“Whatever you prefer. I don’t want to go somewhere that I shouldn’t go,” Brent replied.
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Catt Hatter  MadderJanobii • 2 years ago
"Oh, uh, true. A sitting room would probably be more comfortable anyway."
She moved to the door with the tray in hand and lead the way down the hall and into a cozy little room with a chaise lounge, a sofa, and an armchair with a low table in the middle. A decorative fireplace adorned the one wall and had warmed the room quite nicely against the autumn chill.
"Please, do make yourself comfortable." Catt set the tray down on the table and set about serving the tea.
"Cream and sugar?"
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MadderJanobii  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Brent followed Catt to the sitting room. He glanced around, getting a quaint vibe from the place. He sat down on the sofa and nodded his head at Catt’s Question. “Yes please. Not too much though,” he remarked.
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