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Background Scientist #37
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@rejectalien 2 years ago
https://disqus.com/home/discussion/channel-theroleplayingscientists/arcane_sciences_academy_idea/
So remember this from a while ago? Well it sounded really fun at the time, so I just kind of typed this up as a starter of sorts? Feel free to link someone else and have your own role play too. I just feel like role playing and this is always something I've wanted to do. Join if you wish! I just did this so you all would have something to go off of.))
"The Winter Dance?" Barthloewmew "Blue"Jay read from a flyer posted on a bulletin board in the hallway.
"Sounds stupid I know," Gemma said, "But its high school Jay what in the world were you expecting?"
"I dunno, not this," he gestured wildly at the flyer. Gemma sighed.
"C'mon we're blocking the hallway." The blue haired girl grabbed his arm and dragged him away down the hallway.
"BUT MOOOOOMMMM WHYYYYY????" he complained loudly as she dragged him off.
The duo stopped beside a tree. Gemma stepped on Jay's head climbing into the branches.
"Can you stop stepping on me?"
"No."
Blue Jay sighed and leaned back against the tree. "Your funeral."
"Shadapp and let me write my fanfiction in peace."
"Whatever you say Gem."
((Do what you wish with this!))
Arcane Sciences Academy Idea · The Role-playing Scientists · Disqus
I was reading through: https://disqus.com/home/dis... This discussion by Elaina and my mind took things a step further. For the high school AU, instead all of them go to a private school for all various degrees in sciences and otehr fields including psychology, engineering, biology, chemistry, art, and many others. The Headmasters are Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. This school takes those that pass the entry exam which changes every year. They send out letters for those to enroll and if they wish to enroll they can and try to make it in. Not all do, due to the entry exam, but it is overseen by Henry. The school is also the kind of school that they have to wear uniforms and such, and they stay at the school. They can only take in a certain amount of students each time per each year. They do have sports teams, and various clubs as well for a wide selection for their students. Anyone can really get in since either Edward Hyde or Henry Jekyll write the entrance exams. Although it's almost always Edward Hyde that writes the entry exams.
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Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((So, is the Academy set in Victorian times or in the present? Because if it is set back then, there will be a lot, A LOT, of punishments.))
Griffin had no idea as to why he accepted the Physics Professor post at the Academy. It was a paying job, a very well paid job; and after so many loans and debts, Griffin knew it was time to turn over a new leaf.
As he strolled up the steps to the vast mansion-like establishment, Griffin remembered the letter he received from one of the two Headmasters, a Mr. Henry Jekyll. The letter was thorough, warming and extremely knowledgeable of Griffin; right down to the amount of equipment that Griffin had that was superior to their own.
His first day at the Academy had gone... tolerantly, to say the least. Many of the students that were in the class kept throwing scrunched-up paper balls at one another, or conversing amongst themselves; most certainly their new Professor. One of them, a fourth-year called Cheshire, had displayed behavior that warranted two detentions. Jumped-up little tyke.
After that first day, most of the students warmed to him; and so did a few of the teachers. Griffin also found a shared trait within all of the other teachers: they had never met the two Headmasters.
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Present Times!
I'm just imaging Gemma and Griffin in this AU. Where does the rivalry come from? NO BODY KNOWS.
Blue Jay: Gem why do you hate the new teacher?
Gemma: I don't trust him.
BJ: BUT WHY
Anyway enjoy this AU))
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Actually replying! Yay.))
"He just unnerves me okay?"
"How?"
Blue Jay and Gemma were walking down a crowded school hallway, talking on half hushed, half shouting voices because of the noise.
"Why in the world would you already dislike the teacher?" Jay nearly hit himself in the face gesturing.
"I don't know!" Gemma stopped by her locker and practically threw her un-needed books inside before running after the still walking Blue Jay.
"I just don't get it, he seems at least decent."
"I don't trust him," she narrowed her eyes. Blue Jay gave an amused sigh as the pair headed to the large tree where they usually did the days homework.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Griffin was strolling over the park over to the Staff Room when he noticed the blue haired girl from his first class. Gemma was her name. Bright, but ultimately flawed by distraction. She was still due to hand in her essay. After two days. 
Griffin strolled over and coughed loudly.
"Gemma, where's your essay?"
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"What essay?" Gemma blinked cluelessly.
Blue Jay badly hid laughter in the background. (She forgot it again...)
"OH THAT ESSAY!" she began digging through her bag. "I've got it here somewhere hang on..." She leafed through papers, drawings and flyers for various clubs. (Crap.... Where in the world did I put it?)
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Griffin was slightly perturbed by Gemma's friend. He had never seen him on campus. Odd.
Shrugging it off, Griffin turned back to Gemma. "Well?"
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Here it is!" Gemma pulled out a crumpled piece of paper and tried to smoothing it out quickly before handing it to him.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Griffin smirked at the sight of it. From the scribbles to the tatty condition of the paper, it was obvious that Gemma had only done it a few hours ago. 
"And when did you finish this, if I may ask?"
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"First Hour," Gemma said. (Ha! Jokes on you I actually did it second hour!)
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Ah, so missing it after three deadlines is considered the 'first hour' for you, does it?" Griffin retorted, skimming the page.
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Uhhh... yes?" By this point it was clear she was just digging herself a deeper hole.
Blue Jay was just watching amused at this point.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Well, after quickly reading it, it's evident that you have no regard for proper time and homework. Detention this evening, my office."
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Wha-" she paused, seeming to remember that she probably shouldn't argue with the teachers. "Okay..."
"Walked right into that one Gemma." ((This is Blue Jay but I can't figure out how to phrase it.))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Good good. 10pm alright?" Griffin asked, but decided not to bother with a response. "Good good, aheh. I'll have you redo the essay until it's satisfactory; good good? Good good."
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Good?" Gemma said uncertainly.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Griffin smiled, a wide, overbearingly smug smile. 
"See you then. You can bring that sop with you if you want."
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Sop?" Jay said in an undertone, barely able to be heard.
"See you," Gemma said reluctantly.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Griffin stopped smiling and walked away, whistling a tune.
https://youtu.be/0Be1_6rqKMM
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Background Scientist #37  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((I want to listen but I don't have headphones with me! I'll listen when I get to it.))
"That was odd." Blue Jay commented.
"And now I've got detention! Why do these things always happen to meeeee...." She complained.
"Because you never do your work."
"WHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYY?????"
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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Elaina Hyde Miss-Dreamerkat Elaina! Dreamer! Look at this wonderful idea come to fruition! :D ))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I know! But I can't think of how to involve Kito gosh darnit!
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Maybe he's a foreign exchange student? Unless you want him to be a teacher or staff member or coach or anything.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(I don't know!!!)
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
(I took a few days to think about mine and did some google searching on different job positions. Sometimes the best ideas come when you least expect it. :) )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(Yeah.)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((I debated juvenile delinquent or visiting professor! XD))
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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Ah, if only he could be both! XDD))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(For Kito?)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((For Lewis, before I made my decision.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Oh! Okay)
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Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Dr. Lewis Weir had received a call from Dr. Henry Jekyll regarding the Arcane Science Academy. It seemed Headmaster Jekyll had his hands rather full with his administrative duties, and would not be teaching the upcoming semester. Therefore, he'd asked if Weir might come to the academy and take over his classes on a temporary basis. It was rather short notice, but Weir'd agreed, and made the trip to London from Samoa.
As his official duties wouldn't commence until after the Winter Dance, Weir took the opportunity to familiarize himself with the campus.
((Anyone who likes is welcome to interact with him at any point; he'll be wandering about campus for a bit.))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin noticed the man with green eyes wandering around the campus; chatting up students enthusiastically. He'd also seen him wandering around the staff room, no doubt the temporary replacement for Jekyll's classes. Having nothing better to do, Griffin decided to familiarize himself with this new face; and perhaps to gain a friend here.
He strolled up casually to Weir, acting as if he was buried in his papers, and "knocked" into him; purposefully dropping his papers.
"Oh, damn it." Griffin mumbled, eyeing Weir hopefully.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Ah, here, let me help you," said Weir as he bent down to assist Griffin in gathering up the papers.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Thanks." Griffin replied, having a slight tinge of sarcasm; the papers frankly meant nothing to him, only marked essays and reports, not what he was actually working on. "You a visitor?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Visiting professor, actually," he said as he handed the papers back to Griffin. "Dr. Lewis Weir," he said, extending his hand.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
"Professor Hawley Griffin." he replied, not returning the gesture. The name 'Weir' didn't ring any bells. Probably a preening undergraduate. "So, what's your line of work, if I may ask?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I'll be teaching chemistry and alchemy," explained Dr. Weir as he retracted his hand, seemingly unperturbed. "And you?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
"Optics." Griffin replied plainly. Chemistry, eh? Must be my lucky day. "Say, you wouldn't happen to- Marvel, tie your laces!"
Griffin turned sharply to a grubby-looking boy, who swiftly bent over to tie his laces. Griffin calmly turned back to Weir.
"Sorry, where was I?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"You said you'll be teaching optics, I believe."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Ah, don't worry, got it now. I was wondering if you had access to the chemistry cupboard?" Griffin asked tentatively.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"I imagine I will, once I drop by the office and get all the paperwork sorted out," Weir reasoned. "Why do you ask?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Aheh, I'm in need of some materials; but regrettably the damnable caretaker refused me access. I was wondering you'd be able to... to..."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Weir waited for Griffin to finish, not wanting to interrupt.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin leaned in to Weir slowly. 
"Get me some contraband chemicals for me."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"That's...an unusual request," observed Weir, his voice just above a whisper. "For what purpose?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"An experiment, nothing more. No harm done to anyone, least of all to any humans."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Ah," said Lewis. "Well, I'm certain, in that case, that if you simply outline the parameters of the experiment and fill out the proper forms, you'll have access yourself. I was just about to head by the office; perhaps you'd care to join me?"
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(( Dr. H. Griffin ))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Suddenly remembering Sterling, Griffin stuttered.
"Er. N- no... I'll um... I'll think a-about... t-that..."
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Alright," said Lewis pleasantly. "I still need to drop by there, though, if you'll excuse me. I'm certain they've loads of paperwork for me to fill out," he said, shaking his head with a faint laugh.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin made a fake smile, and turned away, reaching for a cigarette. He turned back to Weir.
"Say, you wouldn't have a light would you?"
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago • edited
"Ah. Regrettably, no," said Lewis, with a sheepish tilt of his head.
Those things will kill you, he thought.
"Goodbye, Griffin."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Griffin didn't grace Weir with a response. Truth be told, Griffin hadn't bothered to remember the name after the disappointment.
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Jekyll1886  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Weir made his way to the office.
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Background Scientist #37  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"GET BACK HERE WITH MY HOMEWORK YOU STUPID LITTLE BIRD!" Gemma ran after Blue Jay outside.
"Got to catch me first!" he grinned and ran right past Lewis. Gemma tried to chase after him but quickly ran out of breath and stopped, out of breath, near the new teacher-to-be.
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Jekyll1886  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Oh, my," remarked Lewis. "Problems with teasing, or is it outright bullying?" he asked Gemma.
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Background Scientist #37  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Oh its-" huge intake of breath- "Alright." gasp- "He's my-" another breath- "Friend." Gemma straightened, regaining her breath. "Sorry bout that. He'll return it later, I was just going to work on it now. " she shrugged. "I'll just do science."
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Jekyll1886  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited
"Ah." Just friendly teasing, then. Good.
He smiled when she spoke of science.
"Funny you should mention that. I'll be teaching some science classes here next semester. Dr. Weir, by the by," he said, extending his hand.
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Background Scientist #37  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Gemma," she shook his hand. "Well I suppose formally I'm Geneva Day. Nice to meet you Dr. Weir."
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Jekyll1886  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Likewise," he replied.
"How's the coursework treating you?"
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Background Scientist #37  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Eh. I have to get all the homework done at school now days after everything went mostly digital. So that is always hectic. I like the classwork most times however. What science do you teach?" Gemma questioned.
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Jekyll1886  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
"Chemistry and alchemy," said Lewis. "Say, is the dress code here more formal or more relaxed? I have some chemistry joke T-shirts I'd love to wear in class..."
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Background Scientist #37  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"I'm sure you could! We do have a dress code, but it changes every day so no one really pays it much mind. One Headmaster like uniforms, the other could care less." Gemma shrugged.
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The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
Go to the school they said. They'll treat you well they said.
Malemi pulled at his collar, the little bell twinkling in defiance.
Being a magical beast wasn't easy, especially when you have no place to stay. But it wasn't like nobody wanted him, it was just that he was a particularly infamous one, infamous for his vendetta against men. By now, he’d killing so many, he’s probably referred to as a demon.
His infamy, as much as he took pride in it, also had some unfortunate consequences. Buildings were guarded against him, abandoned buildings were torn down as soon as possible, hunters and trackers following him wherever he went...It was frustrating to say the least.
So there he was, hiding from another batch of hunters, when a kindly spirit told him to go to the school. He had his doubts at first. Why was this spirit chatting with the mankiller? Why would the school want him? Wouldn’t their first reaction be to capture him? experiment on him? Or worse, kill him?
Suffice to say, he had his doubts. But the spirit had told him that they may keep him. She said that they may seek to rehabilitate him, offering him a chance to regain his honor. Malemi scoffed at the idea. He was happy the way he was, why would he want to go back to kissing their boots? But there was something to it…Maybe, if he played his cards right, he could earn their trust again. Then,when they least expect it, he could decimate the school, Kill all within range, and launch an attack on the city. By then, he would have immense power, he would have the ability to kill someone with a single thought.
He thanked the spirit and headed to the school. It had gone as planned at first, people running for their lives, many wetting themselves in the process…
He smiled as the memory replayed. He feigned an attack on the place, clawing the walls and breaking down doors, the usual fare. He expected a fight, but he certainly didn’t expect to have his bottom handed to him. Let’s just say he was swiftly beaten. When he had been properly held down, they called the officials to the scene. Some talking happened and then they pulled out the collar.
He blinked out of his reverie and yanked at the collar again. This THING! He had wanted to be “ rehabilitated ", not sentenced to a life of servitude! This thing sapped his power, leaving him shackled to this school and servant to these miserable worms! Oh if he could get his hands on the key...
He tugged at his collar for some time before noticing the blue-haired girl. He growled sourly, he had his "duties " didn't he? Duties...bah! More like torture.
Getting up from his perch, he trotted over to Gemma and spoke in a forced friendliness.
" Need help with homework? or perhaps I can deliver a message for you? "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"I already did my homework!" Gemma swung upside down from the tree branch. "And Jay here's my messenger bird!"
"Veeerrryy funny Gemma..." Blue Jay rolled his eyes.
"Oooh! Do you have food?" she asked the strange man.
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago • edited
He took in a deep breath before continuing.
" No I don't. Is there something you would like me to get for you? "
He gave a smile, though it was strained and unconvincing.
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"I'm good!" she swung back up, sitting on the branch. "Thanks for offering though!"
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He let out a sigh of relief. He spoke a little too loudly to himself.
" Thank god. One less brat to deal with. "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
Blue Jay lost it. He fell over laughing. Gemma, who hadn't heard, just stared at him oddly.
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
" Who are you laughing at?! "
His fur fluffed with indignity.
" Do you think I want to go around licking your boots?! I would do anything to leave this hellish place! "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
Blue Jay jumped back up against the tree, frightened, before changing his voice back to his usual confident tone.
"I think you've mistaken my meaning. I agree with you. Gemma is a brat. I was laughing at my blue haired friend. I personally think you are a very cool dude."
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He gave Jay a skeptical glance.
" Thank you. But that still doesn't change the fact that I'm stuck here day in and day out doing everyone's chores! "
He glanced at Gemma.
" I'd say that this brat at least has the thought to be polite. There are worse brats on this campus y'know. "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
((I thought I replied to this! I'm so sorry!))
"Yup. I try my best not to be one of them," Blue Jay replied.
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He gave an ill-tempered snort.
" Well thanks anyways. One person doesn't outweigh an entire class, but thanks. "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Welcome." Blue Jay tipped his nonexistent hat.
"I can make flyers not to bother you if that will help!" Gemma called down from the tree.
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
" I'd rather have flyers for my release, but that isn't going to happen. "
He stuck a claw in the ground distractedly.
" But I would love it if it were policy to be nice to me. One rule, be polite to Malemi, THAT'S IT. "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"I'll make posters!" Gemma grinned.
"I'll go fight everyone who's a jerk."
"Jay no. That would take days!" she turned her head to him.
"Jay yes!"
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He grinned at Jay.
" Oh yes! Absolutely! I could use a little man power to back me up. How's your boxing? "
He turned to Gemma.
" If your going to make posters, I can provide the paper. Not like I haven't done it before. "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Decent," Jay replied. "I think I could take down inexperienced people at least, but I'm not phenomenal or anything." He shrugged.
"Sweet!" Gemma jumped from the tree and took her sketchbook out of her bag. "I'll start designing!"
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
" Great! ", He said to both of them, " I'll finally get some respect around here! "
He did a little jig around the tree and and waved his tail enthusiastically. With the last step of his jig, he sank his claws and climbed into the tree with them, perching nearby Gemma.
" Alright so what're your ideas? "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Well here is what I've got so far." She tilted her sketchbook towards them.
On the page was a basic figure, half stick figure, half real. Scrawled next to it were the words 'Be polite to everyone!'. Along the bottom of the poster was a small figure, and the words 'Or Blue Jay will beat you up.'
"What do you think?"
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He chewed on a claw thoughtfully. He looked over the picture with scrutiny. He finally looked away from the sketch and faced Gemma.
" To be honest, I can't speak much about the quality of the art, considering I have never made any myself. BUUuuuut, I think it's great! Except for one little thing... "
He pointed a claw to the sketch person.
" Can you make that me? Or add me? "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Sure! I can make that you. Whats your name?" Gemma asked, beginning to add features to the basic layout of the poster. The piece she had shown him was just an outline, not the final copy.
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
" Malemi! M-A-L-E-M-I. Malemi. "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
She wrote it down on the margin of the paper. "Thank you! I'll get this finished as soon as possible!" She grinned before returning to drawing.
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
" Ooh. Ok... "
He shifted away from Gemma, working his claws anxiously. He turned to Jay and sat next to him, trying to keep from looking back at Gemma. He spoke to Jay.
" How much do you know about boxing? Like moves and stuff... "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Next to nothing. Usually the knowledge just pops into my head like magic or something," he paused, "I should probably read a book or something..."
((So this is a variation of the whole "he's a character" thing. Its similar to when the character annoyingly knows everything about something and then forgets it promptly afterwards. I dunno if it makes sense in this AU as much though.))
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He blinked, confused.
" So you have the knowledge, you just use it when the situation calls for it? "
( It makes sense! Don't worry about it. )
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Sounds about right. I dunno how it works."
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
" Hmmmm... "
He gave an anxious look behind him and back.
" So say... If you started a fight, your knowledge wouldn't come out? Or will it be there? "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Well I'd have the knowledge during the fight, but after I usually forget."
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
He bit his lip with thought.
" So if you can fight, can you sneak to?"
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"I suppose," Blue Jay said, "I've never really tested this out much, don't want to overdo it I guess."
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The Fox  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Malemi grew silent for a bit before coming up to Jay's ear.
He whispered.
" Then can you perhaps get the key for my collar? "
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Background Scientist #37  The Fox • 2 years ago
"I can try! Worst case scenario I fail and get detention." Blue Jay said in a undertone, not quite a whisper but almost.
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Elaina Hyde • 2 years ago
(I dunno what to do with these to.
Siblings??? Idk,? I guess???)
Elaina was furious. She was walking with her older sister, Elise, to school. And Elise was using her as an arm rest. "Get your arm off of my head," she growled. Elise laughed. "But you're the perfect size!" Elaina shoved her hard, knocking her arm off. Elise scowled at her and pushed her harder, knocking her over. She cried out and glared. "I'm telling mom when we get home!" She yelled. Elise laughed. "Mom doesn't care!"
They got to school, Elaina hugging her backpack and Elise still laughing. Elaina went to her locker, wiping the grass off her shirt.
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Florence Moore • 2 years ago
Florence got to school. It was the first day. He was going to have to deal with the teachers calling him "Katelyn" and "she". He groaned, getting to his locker and forcing his backpack into his locker. Then he had a thought. Go to the office and tell them to tell his teachers so they don't call him a girl!
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Florence Moore • 2 years ago
Mr. Sterling heard the door open to the office, and the quiet shuffle of small feet drift across the carpet.
He didn't close his magazine. He didn't look up. He didn't even acknowledge the student. Emerson just hoped they weren't here to see him, another problem to deal with was the last thing he wanted today.
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Florence Moore  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
A voice that sounded female but came from a young man spoke up. "Um... is there someone I can talk to about... a problem I have? I need someone to tell my teachers..."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Florence Moore • 2 years ago
Mr. Sterling sighed, put down his book, and looked at the young boy, "And what sort of problem is it? And what do the teachers need to know?"
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Florence Moore  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He looked down. "On the roster, I'm a girl named Katelyn.... I want to know if you can tell my teachers beforehand that I prefer to be called Florence, and I'd like to be considered a boy..."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Florence Moore • 2 years ago
"Okay." Sterling kept a neutral tone attempting to hid his annoyance. What was he supposed to do? Make a school wide memo and stuff it in every teacher's mail box? Sign a sticky note with this information?He had far more productive things to do. "Have you discussed this with your teachers?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Florence Moore • 2 years ago
"I can put a note by the online version but I suggest you speak with your teachers before class." Emerson replied letting a touch of sympathy enter his voice. "It would be more effective than anything I can do."
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Florence Moore  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He sighed. "Alright... thank you, then..."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Florence Moore • 2 years ago
Quickly typing on his computer, he put a note by the Katelyn Moore that he preferred to be called "He" and "Florence". Once the task was completed he readdressed the youth, "Now if, after you've spoken with your teachers, they continue to call you Katelyn come back and let me know."
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Florence Moore  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He nodded, smiling and walking out of the office. "Bye!"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Florence Moore • 2 years ago
Emerson watched him go and sighed. Where did the confidence go in youth these days?
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Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
Alicia almost didn't show up to school. She had nobody telling her to. They had no one to call to ask if she was coming, or to tell that she wasn't. She could just... not go. 
But she went. She forced herself to get up and go. She walked into the school, her head down. She was a little bit of a mess. She went straight to the bathroom and stayed there until first period.
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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Ahhh, the struggle of either choosing teacher or student... DX))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Helen teacher with bad cousin that she takes care of [hela]? Or something? ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((That would be cool! And Hela could substitute for Helen when she's "sick". >:D))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((XDDD I LOVE IT!))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Helen would probably be one of the nicest and best teachers to have there... but at least once every school year, she'd be out for a day or two and her sub Hela would take over for her, leaving a trail of excessive work and looming deadlines in her wake. She's absolute hell and students who hear the rumors don't know how bad it actually is until they take the risk and join Helen's class. ^-^)
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((XDDDD YES!! And I bet Helen would take vacations or things during the year too!! Oh that would be something!))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Hela's name would become taboo, only ever whispered with a shudder of fear. XDD))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Legend has it that if you say it within ear shot of Helen, Hela will appear the next day. XDD ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((That would totally happen and all the seniors would desperately try to keep any of the younger students from trying it. XDDD))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((YES!!!! XDDDD I can so see the lengths they would go to!! ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(("We will do all of your homework for two- THREE days if you don't!" "Please, you don't understand the pain and suffering you'd bring upon us all!"
XDDDD))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
(( XDDDD YES!!
"Don't even think about it."
"Why? Are you afraid of He--"
*promptly gets mouth duct tape*
"I warned you." ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(("You would understand why if you had experienced you-know-who's teaching in person..."
"That woman's the devil... I think I got my first grey hair from when she subbed."
XDD))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
(( "We're doing you a favor, trust us."
XDDD ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Every warning only serves to make the students more curious and they eventually try it. XDDDD))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Instant regret! XDDDD ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((The students are then traumatized and the seniors can only pat them on the back, sighing, "You should've listened" and the cycle continues as those students try to warn the next years freshmen. XDDDD))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Oh my goodness yes!! XDDDD ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((And poor Helen is forced to suffer through it all. XDDDDX))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
(( OH boy!! XDDDDX ))
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Helen Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Now I just have to gather up all the thoughts here into one cohesive post. :D
Thanks for helping me brainstorm!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Anytime! :D And I'm excited to see what you come up with!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
Mr. Emerson Sterling (Bad*ss office secretary and track coach) was sitting in the office, irritated and flipping through his new copy of Birds and Blooms.
First Headmaster Jekyll preparing for an extended absence (no doubt a golfing trip with his Vice Principal Mr. Hyde), then the Winter Dance, and finally leaving him to deal with two greenhorns. A Mr. Lewis Weir from Samoa and a Mr. Hawley Griffin from Iping. As if things couldn't get any worse, his secret liquor stash had run out by noon...It was going to be a long school year.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
Malemi's bell betrayed his presence as he stalked into the secretary's room, muttering to himself. He jumped onto the desk and glared him down. His tail was lashing furiously sending papers flying all around. He snarled out at Sterling.
" Where's the headmaster?! I must speak to him! I can't do this, I absolutely CAN'T!! I can't babysit these rugrats any longer! I'm going to explode if I have to help one more wretch with 2+2!!! "
He let out a frustrated hissed and sank his claws into the desk. His fur fluffed with every angry huff.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
"D*mn cat!" Emerson's hands fly up with the rest of his papers in surprise. "If you're so sick of them then just leave!! It's not like you need the bloody money!!"
Muttering something incomprehensible, Sterling began to rummage through his desk, "Blasted monster feline! The kid should have euthanized his science-project-gone-wrong instead of burdening us with it's flea ridden presence. This is what I get choosing the high paying job..."
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
" Leave???? LEAVE?!? "
Malemi fluffed in growing fury.
" YOU WANT ME TO LEAVE?!? WELL MAYBE I WOULD IF I WEREN'T BOUND HERE BY THE DAMN COLLAR! "
He pulled on his collar, its bell twinkling. He pulled his claws aross the desk.
" OOOooh but nevermind THAT! I CAN JUST LEAVE AND FROLICK INTO THE HILLS!! "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Emerson looked from Malemi to the newly added scratches in his then back to Malemi. "YES!! You leaving would be a dream come true!! And if you want to go frolic in the hills with a flower crown then by all means do so!!"
Riffling through his draw, Sterling's hand landed upon the object he sought. A mischievous grin split his face.
"But seeing as you seem so intent on plaguing me with your bothersome presence, the least you could do is play dead!" In one swift motion Emerson grabbed the scruff of Malemi's neck and placed a large silver clip upon it.
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I've got an idea to get Malemi into Lewis's care if either of you two want to go that route. If not that's cool too! Jekyll1886 ))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
Malemi went numb, his body flipping over onto the floor. Damn this school! Damn this staff! Damn this confounding clip! He let out a strangled hiss. He aimed a ugly glare and Sterling.
" I will kill you when the time comes...Mark my words... "
He tried to flex his claws but only managed to stretch his toes out.
( Sure! why not? So long as they're up for it! )
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
Emerson snickered at Malemi's adorable state, "Sorry I didn't quite catch you there. Cat got your tongue?"
He emptied a near by paper box and pulled it onto his lap.
(What do you think Jekyll1886 ?)
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((That's fine by me. I could have Weir drop by the office, if you like. Get all the official stuff taken care of. What do you think?))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Perfect!!! I'll tag you when it's a good time, if that's okay?))
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Excellent!))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
An ugly hiss made its way from his throat as he attempted flip himself over. He glared daggers at the secretary, unable to truly speak.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Sterling leaned in close and whispered with a cocky smile, "I've been doing some homework of my own." With that he carefully placed Malemi into the box and double checked the clip.
"Now be a good boy!" He sarcastically cooed placing the lid on and slipping the package under his desk.
All Emerson had to do now was wait for the right moment. Things were finally starting to look...
...That is until he looked down and saw his shredded workspace. Sighing he pulled out a new desk request form and began to fill it out.
((Jekyll1886 He's even gift wrapped! ;) ))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi began to dream of various ways to kill Sterling and his eyes adjusted to the dark. He made a feeble attempt at reaching the clip but only made it half way before his hand fell back down.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
There was a knock at the door to the office.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Emerson had finished tiding his desk and filed the request form when he heard the knock. Not much point in knocking as hardly anyone did it unless....
"Come in!" Sterling called, a massive grin spreading across his face
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi heard the knocks and made an even stronger effort to reach the clip. He made it a little closer than before but his hand dropped down again. He hissed out as loud as he could, hoping that someone would hear him.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis entered and shut the door behind him.
"Mr. Sterling, I presume," he said, extending a hand as a broad smile spread across his features.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"And you must be the new fledgling," He stood and shook the new teacher's hand with a grin, "Mr. Weir!"
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi grew more frantic, letting out a weak yowl to however was out there.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis's smile was genuine as he shook Sterling's hand heartily.
He seemed a bit apologetic as he began to say:
"It's 'Dr.' Weir, actu--"
He stopped to look in the direction of the sound, confused.
"Did your desk just...yowl?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Yes..." Sterling's brow furrowed, "I'll get to that in a moment but first lets proceed with the paper work." He pulled out a folder labeled Lewis W. and prepared the proper documents.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi yowled out again, knowing that if he kept up with this, Sterling would have to release him soon.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis preemptively got out his passport, presuming a form of identification would be needed. He set to work filling out the documents, purposefully ignoring the yowling until he'd completed them all. This done, he handed them over to Sterling.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Excellent!" Emerson exclaimed, stacking the papers back into the folder, "Here's your temporary ID, your official one should be in by Monday, and the key to your classroom." He handed both items to Lewis and put away the folder to be dealt with at a later date.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi pulled his leg the best he could, giving the box a good kick. He gave it another kick, dislodging its lid.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Thank you, Mr. Sterling," said Weir, pocketing the items.
There was an odd thwack from Emerson's desk. Lewis looked toward its source by reflex.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Sterling cleared his throat, "Um...yes..."
Bending over he gave Malemi a malicious grin before adjust the clip, placing the lid back on, and standing up with the box.
"Dr. Jekyll, our headmaster, gave this to me before he stepped out. I was told to place this package under the care of Mr. Lewis Weir, you. I was assured you would understand what to do with it."
He sighed and looked down at the white box, "I frankly have no idea what's in it, nor do I want to. However by the odd noises it's been making while in my possession, I suggest you don't open it until you reach your classroom or better yet, home. Rather not have the thing roaming the halls and be discovered by the students." Emerson shook his head and more to himself than to Lewis said, "Poor thing would more than likely be mauled by them."
"So do be careful and try not to let the cat out of the bag on this one." He pleaded, readdressing Lewis with a slight gleam in his eyes, "We don't need any bad PR." With that Sterling held the box out to Weir.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He cursed inwardly, he was going to kill this man guaranteed. He let out a strained hiss.
" I'll report you to the Headmaster...then kill you...you silver-tongued snake... "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Is whatever's in this box...dangerous?" asked Lewis with a look of concern.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Emerson stared at the box, "Not if you know how to handle it...I'm assuming." He hurriedly tacked on that last bit.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi kicked the box again, hoping to make the box fall from his hands.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis raised a skeptical eyebrow at Sterling, but a smile tugged at his lips. He held the box firmly.
"As you wish," he shrugged. "Far be it from me to question one of my cousin's prerogatives... You did say it was Dr. Jekyll who left this, not Mr. Hyde, correct?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Jekyll." Emerson affirmed. "He was very clear on the PR front and not letting it get out into the school."
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi began to pant. He had no more energy to fight and grew still. He only managed to mutter one last word.
" Clip..."
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis nodded his understanding to Sterling, bade him goodbye, and carried the box home post haste.
Once inside the family home, he took off his winter gear, set the box down on the flagstone floor, and opened it.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi blinked as the light hit his eyes. He gave a weak growl, shifting about with achey limbs.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"My," said Lewis. "He really did mean a cat."
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He looked at the man, his vision foggy and unfocused. He mouthed out a word but no voice came forth.
" Clip..."
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
The cat moved its mouth. It looked rather disoriented, Weir thought.
He did, however, notice the clip in question.
The hell's that doin' there? he wondered silently.
He removed it.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi entered a coughing fit, unable to truly rise due to the collar's influence. As he coughed, he looked at Weir with an unreadable expression. His claws slid out, marking the box.
His coughing ceased and stared at the stranger.
" And who the hell are YOU? "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Bloody blue blazes!" exclaimed Weir, jumping back.
The cat...had just...spoken. English, no less.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He glared at Lewis.
" I said, Who the hell are you? "
He managed to get himself upright but he was unable to lift his head very high. He flexed his claws with determination.
" I'll kill that wretched secretary... I'll make him pay for this... "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Who the hell are you, to be askin' me who the hell I am, Mr. Talkin' Mog?" returned Weir in a full Edinburgher burr, his indignation getting the better of any potential incredulity.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
He snarled out in return.
" I am Malemi the Mankiller. The one and only hunter of hunters. WHO. ARE. YOU. "
His tail lashed from side to side, his fur rising with agitation.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Name's Lewis," he said with a grin. "Talkin' cats common round here?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He sneered at Lewis.
" Oh absolutely. We all talk, we just don't talk to humans. Of coarse not! What would make you think that?! "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"It's an academy for the arcane sciences. For all I know, that includes a program for breedin' talkin' cats." He shrugged.
"What kind of name is Malemi, by the by? Is it African?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He bared his teeth at Lewis.
" I made my name myself, thank you very much, and I am no ordinary cat! I am a beast! A magical beast! And I have no time to chat with you Lewis. "
He made a feeble attempt to move towards him.
" I have a job to do and I can't move when off the campus so I must get back there as soon as possible! "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"So, rather than Sterling playing a prank on me, he's played one on you," observed Lewis. He shook his head. "I don't know what history you two have, but I'll get you back on campus."
He donned his winter gear once more.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Thank you. "
He let out a huff and calmed down. He watched Lewis with a cool gaze.
" You don't even know the half of it. We're like fire and ice. It's a mutual hate for all intents and purposes. Then again, I was the one who got into this mess... "
He pulled at his collar ruefully.
" I suppose I deserved this. But that doesn't mean I have to like it. "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Still, it seems a bit extreme you can't even move when you're not on school grounds," remarked Weir as he put on his hat.
"Say, what is your job, if you don't mind my asking?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi chuckled to himself. He offered a knowing smile to Lewis.
" Believe me, you wouldn't want me to move if you knew the stunts I pulled. "
To Weir's question, he snorted.
" My job is to stay put at the school and do as I'm told. Need a paper delivered? My job. Need help with homework? My job. "
A growled rumbled through his throat.
" I'm their slave. Day and night, dusk to dawn, I have to serve them, no questions asked. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
(("I'm apparently not included in that! Other wise I wouldn't have gone through half a dozen desks! >:U "
I love this RP!! Lewis having an angsty cat in a box and just the conversation between the two!! XDDD ))
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(( XD Instead of "Puss in Boots" it's "puss in box"! ))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((XDDD Perfect!! ))
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
"Slavery seems a wee bit harsh," opined Lewis as he picked up the box. "What stunts did you pull, exactly? Oh, also--lid on or lid off?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi looked at him with knowing eyes. He offered a sly smile.
" Let's just say that I bothered the wrong place. Lid off please. "
He flicked an ear to Lewis.
" You're new here, aren't you? "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
Lewis tucked the lid under the box, and carried it with him to the door.
"I am," owned Weir. "Got in from Samoa not two days ago. I'm filling in as a favor to my cousin," he explained, opening the door. "Seems he bit off more than he could chew, being an administrator and an instructor."
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He chortled out loud.
" Your his cousin? Oh lord! I hope your on the nice side of the family, otherwise we've got a problem. "
He flexed a claw thoughtfully.
" All the way up from Samoa hmm? That's a long way. What were you doing all the way down there? "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
"The Jekylls and the Weirs are related by the Balfours, on each one's mother's side," explained Lewis.
"And, I have no problem," he stated, puzzled as to why there should be one.
"What do you mean by 'the nice side of the family'?" he asked, shutting and locking the door behind him.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Malemi blinked in surprise.
" So the second headmaster isn't related? Well I lost that bet. "
He growled with annoyance.
" I thought the second headmaster was a cousin or something, maybe a twin even. But apparently not. Personally I can't stand the man either way. You'll know what I mean when you meet him. "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
"Well," said Lewis with a smirking smile, "that's not to say they couldn't be of a more...intimate relation..."
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He glared at him. His tailtip twitched impatiently.
" It doesn't matter to me whether they're couple or not. That sill doesn't help that the blonde one is a spawn from hell."
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Damn," remarked Lewis as he walked along, carrying the box. "What the bloody hell did he do to you? Or do you just mean he's a right bast*rd in general?" he asked.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi tugged at his collar.
" He was the one who put this thing on me. This thing is the bane of my existence and I would kill to have taken off. "
He hissed.
" If only... "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Ah. I take it only he can do so, else you'd have convinced someone else to do it for you by now," surmised Lewis.
They were nearly to campus; it truthfully wasn't far from his home.
"Any reason other than slavery he might have been motivated to collar you in the first place?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" I entered school grounds without permission. "
He didn't meet Weir's eyes, choosing instead to watch the people pass by as they made their way back.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"And...?" prompted Lewis.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Aaaaaand I may have done a little damage.... "
His tail started to swing side to side, his avoidance very clear to Weir.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Property or people?" he asked offhand.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Property. Lots of property damage. "
He bit his lip, hoping Lewis wouldn't ask anymore questions.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
"Oh," said Lewis, with a look of understanding. "You're working it off, then...like an indentured servant?"
They'd arrived.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
" If you can even call it that. I have to serve a lifetime at this cursed school, then I'll be let go. "
It wasn't a complete lie. He technically was serving time for the school and technically he would be let go. But this man didn't need to know the scourge he was.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Must've broken something expensive," remarked Lewis. "I'll keep in mind to be careful around any fragile equipment I come across."
He walked into the quad.
"Anywhere you'd like me to set you down, Malemi?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Yes please. "
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Will here do?"
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Yes. "
He looked over the rim of the box, relieved that he'd finally be able to move again.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis set the box down.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He leaped from the box, stretching his legs out. He spread out his arms and gave his pelt a good shake. He turned to Weir.
" Thank you. You don't know what a pain it is on the joints. "
He licked his teeth expectantly.
" Now to fry the secretary to a crisp. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
((XDDD Just tag me when he's running up to the office for revenge!))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Will do! )
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
Lewis chortled.
"Have fun, then."
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Will do. "
He trotted of onto the school grounds, making his way to the secretary's office. His bell twinkled out to all around, ringing out a warning of impending revenge.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Today had turned out much better than predicted! He finished his daily tasks, got the hatchlings' paper work completed, and somehow managed to dump the destructive cat onto a newbie teacher. 
Two birds with one stone. 
What a great da--
The jingling of a bell.
Sterling stopped, looked out the window, and there, strolling up to the office, was the grim cat itself.
"FFFFuu--" Emerson turned white as a sheet and he jumped out of his seat.
Blinds dropped. Door locked. Chair jammed under the door knob. Lights flickered out.
Emerson hid under his desk in the dark room, barely breathing.
Today sucked!
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi watched as Emerson went pale. He let a cold, conniving smile grace his features. Show time.
He ran full speed to the office door and rammed it. The chair started to slip from its place, loosening the door knob. He grinned and prepared for another ram.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Emerson jumped, his head hitting the table and sending the land line crashing to the floor. "Shi--"
The light of an idea crossed his face and he scrambled for the phone.
"ONE WARNING!" He shouted, "BACK THE HELL OFF OR I'M CALLING ANIMAL CONTROL!!!"
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He cackled out loud.
" And what will they do? Give me another collar? Ha HA! "
He rammed again, loosening the door knob more.
" Ready or not, HERE I COME!! "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
Emerson bolted to the door, throwing his weight against it and attempting to fix the chair, with phone in hand.
"THEY'LL THROW YOUR SKIN IN A CAGE!!" He screamed (pleaded), trying desperately to remember the number for animal control only to realize he never had a need before now to dial it.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi's cackling morphed into an a unnerving purr as he listened to the man struggle to keep the chair in place. He backed away, giving the door distance, and gave it one last ram, throwing him and the chair off the door.
As it creaked open, he looked down at Sterling with a disarming calm.
" Hello Sterling. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
"SHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHIT!!!" Each word was accented by a kick directed to the demon feline's face. All the while Emerson laid on the floor, prone and frantically tried to dial a number--any number.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
His eyes almost glowed in the low light as he took a slow step forward.
" Need help with that? "
With a single claw, he cut the phone line, a dial tone overtaking the phone. He narrowed his eyes as he contemplated his options.
" Now let's see...What should we do with you hmm? "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Sterling's eyes grew wide looking from the broken phone to Malemi and then back to the phone, "...not the phone..."
Why was it always his belongings that got destroyed by the fuzzy tornado?!
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He took another step forward, his gaze never leave Emerson.
" I could pull out your nails one by one. I could pop your eyes out. OR I could give you a nice Glasglow smile... "
He flexed his claws meaningfully.
" I don't know...Which one sounds good to you? "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
"How about none of the above?" Emerson rhetorically asked as he swung the phone at Malemi's head in one last ditch attempt.
He was too far away from his desk to retrieve anything useful. He was on the ground and not nearly as fast as the cat. Things were looking poor.
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(( The Fox May I step in here? ))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Malemi took one last step forward and leaned close to the man. He bared his teeth as he came close to his neck, teeth sharp with intent.
" How about I rip your throat. "
As he opened his jaws, he looked into Sterling's eyes with a smile. He body began to shake the faint sound of laughter. The laughter evolved into outright joy as he stepped back guffawing. Tears ran down his cheeks as he feel into hysterics.
"haHAHAHaHAAAAA! YOU!! OOooh YOU!! HHAAHAH! "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Emerson Sterling, dead at age 32--
Wait...
He propped himself up upon his elbows and stared at the cat, visibly perplexed.
Was he...laughing?
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Lewis sprinted up the path to the office, the intense distress emanating from it practically palpable...
Until it stopped.
As did he, in confusion.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi rolled around on the ground, completely overtaken by his mirth. He tried to speak but nothing came but thin wheezes.
" HeeehEEHEHHAAHAH! "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Emerson sat up fully now and took this opportunity to scoot away from the mad cat, "The hell....?"
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Mirth and confusion came from the office.
Lewis stayed where he was.
Wait, why was I even rushing in the first place? he wondered, now that he had a chance to pause and reflect. That wasn't my fire to put out.
He chuckled.
Old New habits... he thought, with a shake of his head.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Malemi finally calmed down enough to speak clearly.
" Did you really think I was going to hurt you?! Haahaha! Oh lord! You're even dumber than I thought! "
He tried to rise but found himself stumbling out of the office and falling into the hallway.
" Oh this was FUN! HahahahaHA! I'll have to do this again sometime! "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Sterling sat there, stunned.
What the f*ck just happened?!
One minute Malemi is going to gut him and the next the fuzz ball is doubled over laughing. Laughing!!! Sterling didn't move as he watched the feline leave.
After a few minutes, he stood up, brushed himself off and staggered over to his desk. Throwing open a draw, disappointment met him as his flask was soberingly empty.
"...I hate cats..."
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
Though I suppose it wouldn't do to have Sterling blame me, if something had happened. Ah. Yes. That's likely it, he reflected, taking a moment to go over his own motives.
Of course, he may already blame me for whatever has happened...
Hm.
Better to go face the music and get it over with, I suppose...
With that, Weir headed to the office.
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi lay in the hallway, giggling to himself as the secretary muttered to himself. He threw him a sarcastic remark.
" What's wrong? No drink? Oh poor baby. "
He flipped himself over, his tail curling over his back with glee.
" That's what you get for boxing the local menace. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Emerson had just begun to straighten up his office (again), when Lewis walked in.
The place looked a bit worse for wear. Papers scattered about the floor, shades pulled down, desk covered in deep gashes, and his own clothes discombobulated as he held the broken phone.
"No rest for the wicked."He muttered under his breath, turning to see who had entered and what the hell they wanted.
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Boxing the local menace"? thought Lewis as he came round the corner and into the office. He caught a brief glimpse of Malemi just as he walked in.
"Holy Hell..." said Weir under his breath as he took in the sight of Sterling's work space.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi turned a gave an innocent smile.
" You see. That's what happens to people who mess with the mankiller himself. "
He sat down and licked his chest as though nothing happened.
" Understand that he caused his own problem Lewis. Ain't nothing more to it. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
"DON'T YOU HAVE SOME MICE TO KILL OR SOMETHING!!" Emerson shouted as he turned around. But his anger morphed to a grin at the sight of, "Lewis! Can I help you with something?"
He shifted the phone to his off hand and attempted to fix his hair slightly.
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
That's a relief, thought Lewis in response to Malemi's words.
"Yes," Weir replied to Sterling. "I received a call from my sister; she said to let you know the train from Glasgow's running a tad behind schedule, but she should still get here this afternoon.
"Also...I was approached by an optics professor, name of Griffin. Has he been by yet to put in a request for chemicals?"
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" Griffin? Who's Griffin? "
He gave a curious glance at Lewis.
" Is he also new here? "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
"ARE YOU STILL HERE?!" Emerson shouted at the walking rug before readdressing the new teacher.
"I did discuss that with him when he first arrived," Sterling nodded responding Lewis's query about Griffin, "What exactly did he ask you about?" He raised an eyebrow. Hawley had already been offered the paperwork request form for chemicals but denied it, and going around superiority for access to dangerous materials raised a lot of red flags.
"Also your sister?" Emerson tacked on. Why was his sister coming and why did it matter to him the school?
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"He didn't act like he was new," said Lewis to Malemi. "Swanned about like he owned the place, in fact. I presumed he had tenure."
Sterling shouted at Malemi.
Lewis answered Emerson:
"Let's see..." he said, trying to recall the precise wording. "He first asked if I had access to the chemistry cupboard. He said he was in need of some materials, but that 'regrettably the damnable caretaker' had refused him access. Said he wondered if I'd be able to 'get some contraband chemicals' for him, for an experiment of some kind, though he wouldn't give specifics. I suggested he outline the parameters of the experiment and fill out the proper forms, and even offered to go with him to the office, as I'd yet to come here at that time. He at first said no, then said he'd think about it. Got oddly nervous, too. Stuttered a bit.
"Don't know what that was about," he said with a shake of his head. "I do hope it makes more sense to you, Emerson."
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi's perked with interest.
" Is that so? Thinks he's king of the castle already, Hmph! I'll have to straighten him out. Can't have a that..."
He flexed his claws to emphasize his point.
" Do you know where his is right now? "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Sterling mentally smiled at the 'Swanned' comment. Maybe the greenhorn would be a perfect fit for the school. But back to the matter at hand.
"Unfortunately it does not." His brow furrowed and his lips pursed together in a hard line as he addressed Weir's question. "I offered him the proper paperwork, the same paperwork which everyone (including you) will have to fill out for the chemicals. He shrugged off the packet and left. I don't know what it was like in his last job, but this school doesn't hand out chemicals like candy. If he ever approaches you again please let me or one of the headmasters know."
The whole story sat uncomfortably in his gut. A stone that boded ill. Asking specifically for 'contraband chemicals', and cussing out the authority (though they could be a pain it was highly unprofessional for a new teacher) did not sit well with Sterling.
Emerson could understand the frustration with red tape and the endless paper-cuts it caused but if Griffin needed the materials that badly, he could always purchase them with his own money on his own time. Hopefully the matter would add up to nothing.
"And Malemi," He turned to the hair ball, "While I'm all for messing with the new teachers--no offense Lewis it's tradition--I don't think you're kind of education is needed yet. I've already had to file several new furniture request forms today because of you and I rather not fill out another." The man said flatly, eyes glaring at the feline. "Give him the benefit of the doubt, first."
Hopefully the matter would add up to nothing.
Hopefully.
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I'll certainly let you know if I hear anything more," affirmed Lewis.
He chortled at the "tradition" comment.
"As to Sophia--my sister--she's to teach Headmaster Jekyll's biology and anatomy courses next semester. She'd hoped to stop by the campus today to get the paperwork done, but her train's running late. She sends her apologies."
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi chuckled to himself.
" Whole family's coming here huh? "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Sterling switched to a new tactic of ignoring the talking lint bug in hopes that it would sod off and leave him be for a change. In the mean time his brain attempted to register the new information provided by Lewis.
"Oh!" Emerson exclaimed remembering that there was a third new teacher that was added to the roster. "Please do send her my way when she has the time, so I can have her complete the paper work."
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Lewis nodded to Malemi's question.
"Certainly," he assured Sterling. "With any luck, it'll be today. How late is the office open, by the way?"
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He curled his tail happily.
" Well Let me know when she comes. I'd like to be part of the welcoming committee. "
He flicked an ear to Sterling.
" Besides, I won't get to mess with that Griffin fellow until this rat says so. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
Emerson tried to ignore Malemi...
"This rat also says for the bloody homing pigeon to leave his office and deliver it's d*mn messages!"
...and failed.
"As for office hours I'll be here till four tonight." He replied to Lewis. "I don't recommend having the mutant-talking-cat greet her. He's poor company."
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
"Well, I'd best be off, then," said Lewis with a glance to his watch. "If her train hasn't been delayed further, I should have just enough time to pick up some things from home and get to the station."
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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi blinked and yawned. With a wave of his tail, he bid Lewis a silent goodbye. He then turned to Emerson with a smile.
" Well then, give me a message to deliver, oh lord of the office. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
"I expect to hear from your sister before the day's out. Safe travels!"
With that he turned back to the pill.
"FINE! YOU WANT A NOTE!!" Emerson walked over to his desk and dropped the broken phone with a heavy thud. Hurriedly he scribbled something on a pieces of paper, stuffed it into an envelope, sealed it and threw it at Malemi, "HERE! NOW GET OUT OF MY D*MN DOMAIN AND DELIVER THAT TO MR. LATRO!"
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Lewis nodded his understanding and left the office.
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
" Ooh Thank you Supreme Overlord. "
With a flick of his tail, he made his way down the hallway, leaving the secretary with a smile of his face. He had won today's battle, that's for sure.
( And Malemi exits the scene! )
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
((XDDDDDD I love Malemi's responses to Emerson's ...Emerson-ness!))
Finally, alone at last, Sterling collapsed into a chair.
His office was a disaster.
His clothes were wrinkled.
His hair was messy.
He was exhausted!
Three new teachers, a deranged monster-cat, questionable chemical requests--this was not how he'd thought today would go.
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( I guess I could! I hadn't thought of that. >w>;; )
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
(Oh don't sweat it! Lots of options and no wrong answer! You do whatever you think works best! :) )
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
Some time later, there was a knock at his door.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
By the time the knock came, Emerson's office had been cleaned. Papers, once scattered wildly about, had been restored to their proper places. The broken phone now sat in the rubbish bin. The deep canyons that had been carved into his desk where now carpeted by a makeshift cardboard cover. Sterling's once unkempt appearance had also been reversed in the process.
Resting comfortably in his chair, the man stopped filling out furniture replacement forms, and looked up. "Come in." he called to the knocker.
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
In walked a woman in perhaps her early thirties. Chestnut auburn hair, blue eyes, a confident efficiency to her demeanor.
Her gaze flicked from Emerson's face to the nameplate on his desk and back.
"Good day, Mr. Sterling," she greeted, striding forward to shake his hand. "Dr. Sophia Weir. Sorry I'm late."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"No worries." He rose to greet the elegant young lady, hand out stretched and a confident smile of his own reflecting back into her crystal blue eyes. "It's a pleasure to meet you Sophia! From your name I gather that you must be Lewis's sister, no?"
D*mn. This was Lewis's sister?!
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Likewise," she returned. "And, yes." A small laugh. "I hope my brother didn't give you too much trouble..." she said with a faint curl to her lips.
She doffed her overcoat, revealing a sensible black turtleneck and plaid skirt in the Weir family tartan.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"I doubt as much as this paper work will." He chuckled.
Sophia removed her coat and Sterling's eyes widened a fraction at the striking outfit she wore. Of the two siblings she clearly received the better genes.
A tartan skirt's sky blue complemented, her lapis necklace and sapphire eyes and the colors reminding Emerson of the ocean.
Sparking sunlight as though gemstones dotted the surface. Calm waves swaying the small boat gently, the transparent liquid showing every fish that swam beneath its surface. Though every scale and every rock could be scene the image constantly shifted from the natural fractals created by the fluid movement of the waters. A turning of emotions forming a solid thought. A living being that yet was translucent as air still held dark unknown dark depths. Depths that called for him to explore. What delicate hands lay under those black gloves? What did the belt feel to hold that waist? What supple skin lay under that turtle neck? 
He wanted to to take a dip in those ocean like eyes--
Eyes that he had been staring far too long into. Mentally emerging from the yoke of lust, Emerson gestured to the chair, "Please have a seat and we can finish this boring paper work quickly."
((Oooo!! I like it!! And I see what you did there with the name! XD ))
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Not to worry; I came prepared," she asserted, pulling off her gloves. She reached into a pocket of the overcoat to produce her identification. She laid the latter on Sterling's desk, then took a seat, placing her gloves on her lap. "Where do we begin?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
He watched as those exquisite fingers were stripped of their protective cloth. Teach in their own turn exposed to the light and carefully inserted into her pocket before drawing out a miniature of her own pristine face.
"Excellent!" Sterling carefully took the identification (the intensity of those blue eyes never dulled by a camera's lens) and pulled out a folder labeled Sophia W. "You'll need this," he handed her a blue pen, "and we can begin."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Miss-Dreamerkat and The Fox Feel free to burst in at anytime if Sophia is who I think you're talking about.))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( You suuuuure? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
((XDDD Well their just finishing up below and I'm cool with it if Jekyll1886 and Miss-Dreamerkat are!))
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Thank you," she said, accepting the pen. The tip of one finger lightly (and accidentally) brushed one of Emerson's for the briefest of moments.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Sterling's heart fluttered at the momentary connection. The spark between them when their flesh met was electric!
"No problem." He nonchalantly shrugged.
The paper work went slowly, as it tends to do, but for once Emerson was not annoyed by it. Every moment was a sacred one with the blue bird who sung the song of his heart. He watched those tender hands sign paper after paper. Sterling memorized the way her hand tilted as she drew the looping letters of her signature: 
Sophia.
Such a perfect name for a perfect woman.
However all good things must end and the piles of paperwork was finally conquered.
Closing the folder, he pulled out her set of keys and temporary ID, "And these are now your's. May I now formally welcome you as a teacher of our humble school." A gentle smile played at his lips as Emerson held out the powerful objects.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((The Fox and Miss-Dreamerkat So it looks like they're wrapping up, just fyi!))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Alright! )
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
"Thank you, Mr. Sterling," she replied with a small, courteous smile and gracious dip of her head as she took the proffered items.
((The Fox Miss-Dreamerkat Feel free to come on in!))
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi watched as a lady left the office and blinked. For a moment, his revenge plan took pause.
" Ah! The last teacher is here! "
He shook his head and looked up to Kito.
" Now we can enter! "
( Miss-Dreamerkat )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
(Sorry! Was working on a painting for one of my classes.)
Kito looked at Malemi confused but shrugged.
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((I think it's Hyde without a Jekyll 's turn.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(I see)
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
((Thank you for letting me know!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago • edited
Emerson lounged in his chair, lazily breathing in the last fleeting scenes of Sophia. A small smile sat upon his lips as he thought of the new teacher. Clearly the best always came last and she was well worth the wait.
((Okay so it looks like the order is Jekyll1886 then The Fox then Miss-Dreamerkat and then myself. This sound right?))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Yeah, sounds right. )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(I think.)
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Jekyll1886  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Yes! Though I think Sophia won't be in the scene much longer, unless someone attracts her attention/she runs into anyone.))
Sophia had donned her winter wear once more, and turned right as she exited Sterling's office.
((The Fox Up to you whether Malemi and Kito are in her path or not.))
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Malemi nudged Kito's knee and hissed.
" You go distract her while I "talk" with Sterling! Keep her here until I'm done! "
He ducked and entered Sterling's office silently.
( Miss-Dreamerkat )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito glared but he stepped forward and smiled, "Good morning Miss," He said. Jekyll1886
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Once again, I believe you'd need to tag Hyde without a Jekyll next time, if we're following the established turn order: You, HJ, me, Fox.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Forgot sorry!)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((No biggie.))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
(Huh? What?)
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
( Just a transition for Malemi to meet Kito! )
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
(I sent a response on your first post. :V )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
(Oh okay)
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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
" If you can even call it that. I have to serve a lifetime at this cursed school, then I'll let go. "
It wasn't a complete lie. He technically was serving time for the school and technically he would be let go. But this man didn't need to know the scourge he was.
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Jekyll1886  The Fox • 2 years ago
((And I think that's gonna be it for me for tonight. Good night!))
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Griffin knocked the secretary door expectantly. 
"Mr. Sterling, I believe?" Griffin asked, leaning through the crack of the door.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"The one and only." Emerson sighed and put down his magazine and looked up to see the new face, "Oh! You must be one of our new teachers. Mr. Weir I presume?"
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Griffin." he corrected. "Hawley. From Iping. I was told in the letter to meet you."
Griffin closed the door behind him, firmly.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
"Oh." Sterling was disappointed by his incorrect guess but quickly recovered, "Yes. You need to fill out the proper paper work and I'll be able to get the documents for your teaching position started as well as your ID. If you could come over here," He reached over and pulled out a large folder labeled Hawley G., "I can show you your homework."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Oh, joy.
Griffin went over to Sterling's desk and sat on the chair opposite.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
After a good 15 minutes, several introduction forms had been signed, Hawley was given a temporary ID (until his official one had been made), his class schedule, and a map of the school layout. He was also received a folder containing several other forms that needed to be filled out by the end of the week.
"Alright Mr. Griffin," Emerson grunted while wrangling with something in his desk drawer, "let me get just get your classroom key and you'll be good to go."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Griffin had nearly fallen asleep as the paperwork finally finished, and nearly kipped when the prospect of further papers to sign.
"Right, fine." Griffin replied, utterly bored.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Emerson stopped, holding the building's access in his hand, and sized up Griffin. "Look, I know it's not the most interesting thing in the world but it's necessary. Paperwork now, privileges later."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Oh, one more thing; before I get on with the delightful paperwork: will I have access to chemical storage?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Sterling glanced at Griffin's files, "Not unless you fill out the specific forms for what chemicals you need." He pulls out another packet of papers and hands them to Hawley, "Even the chemistry teachers have to fill out forms for those."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Ah, right. Well, never mind then." Griffin reassured, unsure of whether to take the files or not.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Emerson shrugged and pulled back the packet, "If you change you're mind you know where to find me."
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Doubt it, Griffin thought. 
"So, what now?" he asked.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Sterling glanced at the clock, "You've got an hour before your first class begins. I suggest you familiarize yourself with the campus." He handed Hawley the key and ID.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Griffin took them, nodded and left the room. 
Blundering fool.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
Emerson watched him leave.
Pompous swan.
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Dr. H. Griffin  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Have a feeling these two will get along swimmingly.))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Dr. H. Griffin • 2 years ago
((Absolutely!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Alice quietly ate her lunch on a bench. She always ate her food on the bench. Sometimes after school, she would enjoy watching the world go by as she lounged on the solid wooden beams. That bench was her favorite place on the entire campus. She didn't quite know why but she enjoyed it none the less.
At this particular moment Alice was enjoying the entertaining scene between Blue and Gemma. Giggling between bites, she happily watch Gemma use Blue as a ladder into the tree.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
There was a small, hesitant shuffling from behind Alice.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Alice jumped, face full of food, and glanced behind her.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
A shrimpy ginger kid stared at her from behind a thick set of glasses.
Or, he would have, were his gaze not so clearly trying to avoid hers -- he was currently entertaining himself by plucking at a string on the cuff of his sweater.
"Could I sit by you?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Cheeks jammed with food too full to talk, she scooted over making ample room for the newcomer. Alice thought she had seen this boy before but she couldn't place for the life of her exactly where.
((in the meantime HJ explodes from Oliver feels.))
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Thank you," the kid said softly. He dropped down aside Alice, shifting carefully to make sure he didn't accidentally brush her arm. His gaze moved down to his feet, and he remained silent.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
After swallowing her mouthful Alice held out an apple slice to the ginger, "Apple?"
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He shook his head 'no', eyes darting around the area.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
She continued to eat in silence before attempting another conversation starter, "I...feel like I've seen you around..."
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Well, we attend the same school," he mumbled.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"I kind of figured that," She chuckled and held out a Clementine, "You sure you don't want some?" Alice felt a bit awkward being the only one who was eating. She had plenty of food to share and the boy seemed nice enough.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Swirlies," he finally said.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited
"Oh." Alice's face drop and she nodded. It was more than one occasion she had see him exciting the boys' bathroom same time she entered the girls'.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He nodded, scratching at his arm with a frown. "I think that if I maybe, um, stick with other people he'll leave me alone?"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"He?" Alice had stopped eating and just held the fruit in her hand.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Nothing, it's not--I'm not a tattletale or something.."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Alice nodded, knowing the feeling, and took a bite of the apple slice.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"My name's Oliver."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Alice." She replied, not entirely knowing what to say next or what was a safe topic. She looked down at the orange in her fist wondering if offering it a second time would be appropriate.
Alice decided to chance it. In one swift movement she dropped the tangerine into the boy's arms and stuffed the rest of the apple into her face, avoiding eye contact and waiting for the rejection.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He stared down at it for a long time, before silently sliding his backpack around his shoulder, removing a lunch box -- that was visibly empty -- and placing the tangerine inside. He plainly tossed the box back in and mumbled a quiet, "Thank you", before folding his hands again.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited
Alice smiled, looking at the plastic bag almost empty of apple slices. "I've got extra if you ever need any..."
Though the gesture was simple there was weight to it. Perhaps she was offering the space on the bench as well? Or maybe just a hand? Or even the offer of friendship? 
Or, quite possibly, all of them.
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I'll, um, keep that in mind." He flashed a tight smile, brushing stray strands of hair out of his face.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Alice nodded and continue to munch on her lunch quietly.
Though she had seen Oliver by the bathrooms before, she couldn't help but think she had met him elsewhere. "Do we have a class together?"
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"PE, actually."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Oh." She nodded. PE was always rough, not her forte, but that didn't mean she couldn't at least try a bit (just enough for credit). "Are you enjoying the basketball unit?"
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chatterghosts  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
He shook his head. "I don't really do a lot of sporty...stuff."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
*At this moment, Oliver's phone vibrated with a text from the drama teacher.*
Hey Oliver! Do you have time this afternoon to work on your character? -Mrs. Hyde
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Alice glanced down to the source of the noise. "Should you get that?"
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
Oliver quickly scrambled to pull out his phone, eyes widening at the message. He glanced from his screen to Alice, flashing a nervous smile.
He shot back a quick message: yeah, sure! got a time?
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Wonderful! How about right after school?
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
that works fine. seeya then, he responded immediately. He turned to Alice again with a small shake of his head. "Um, sorry about that."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Awesome! See you then, Prospero! ;)
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Alice had sat quietly during the exchange, watching Oliver and finishing the apples.
"That's okay." She said after he had finished, "I'm sorry but I couldn't help but notice it was from Mz. Hyde." The girl glanced to her hands in shame.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
(In case the tag didn't go through, search around and the one where Mrs. Hyde is alone in the auditorium.)
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chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Elias was his school's dead-end kid, the one who was essentially notorious for having no future ahead of him - therefore, he didn't see it as much to lose when he skipped out on lunch in his typically totally conspicuous manner.
He'd traipsed through the empty quad carelessly, to the back of the school building,. and he had plainly fished a lighter out of his pocket, and then a joint (and he lit it with fumbling fingers because he'd already had a little too much fun during French).
No one really batted an eye beforehand. And no one did after, either, because his eyes were so bloodshot they were almost pink, and it was just...hard to look at.
He knew he was probably a bad person. And he didn't respect boundaries; he didn't respect them, apparently, because that was what Arty had said when he found him rifling through his journal. He hadn't really been offended when Arty used the word 'loser' to describe him, among comments about how he read frequently but never did homework and how his grades were plummeting and at this rate he'd never be able to go to college, because that was the other thing he was notorious for:
For being a lowlife. He was a nobody.
The nobody that everybody knew.
The breeze was picking up, and Elias wrapped his coat tighter around him. He'd probably just go home early today -- no one would notice otherwise, after all.
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited
Lewis turned the corner of the school building, cutting across the back of it on his way elsewhere...only to stop when he saw the student lighting up. The latter looked rather the worse for wear, to Weir's eyes. A familiar scent wafted his way.
Unmistakable, that, thought Lewis, and continued heading toward him.
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
The student in question didn't bother to move or even indicate that he'd seen Weir coming, save a small roll of his eyes.
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Lewis came within a few feet of him.
"You do that often?"
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He returned a lazy grin, eyelids fluttering. "Yep."
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Anyone here care that you do?"
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Nnnope. Can I continue, now?"
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Don't stop on account of me," shrugged Lewis.
"Are you able to get your hands on any indica strains?" he asked quietly.
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elias just blinked at him slowly, as if taking time to process the words. And then he began to laugh, allowing his head to loll around before coming to a rest against the building. "Don't you work here?"
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Only as a favor to my cousin...Headmaster Jekyll." He chuckled. "See if I give a damn."
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He nodded, his eyes alight with some degree of respect. "I can get that. You won't, like... suspend me? Right?"
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
He shrugged.
"Far as I'm concerned, you're just a student havin' herbs for lunch."
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Oh, right," he said with a small smile.
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"What's your name, by the by?"
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Elias," he responded rather cheerfully.
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Glad to make your acquaintance," returned Weir. "Name's Lewis, but you'll likely see me listed as 'Weir' on next semester's list of courses."
A thought occurred.
"Any chance you'll be taking chemistry?"
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Might be in the class. You the new guy?" he said, chuckling a little.
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"The newest," he admitted. "Just got in from Samoa. I'd forgotten how bloody cold it gets here," he said with a shiver.
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"You're from... Samoa?"
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago • edited
"Edinburgh, originally," replied Lewis. "But I've spent the past several years in the South Pacific. Was in Samoa, last. It's a fine place.
"You from London?"
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Yup. Parents aren't, though."
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Ah," replied Lewis. "Somewhere Mediterranean?"
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Elias was silent for much, much longer than he would have liked, trying to place where the Mediterranean was again before saying something dumb. "How'd you know?"
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"Your features aren't Northern European, and you'd be the lightest-skinned Desi I've ever seen," he said matter-of-factly. "That leaves the Mediterranean. Also," he admitted, "I've a relative of that extraction, though he's more Celto-Iberian. Still, you don't look entirely dissimilar."
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
"Huh. Sounds... cool?"
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
"He's a real character," chuckled Lewis.
His wristwatch beeped at him.
"Sh*t, I'd better go. See you 'round, Elias."
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chatterghosts  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He waved, quietly mumbling something about indica before nodding again. "Seeya, dude."
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Jekyll1886  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Lewis waved back as he departed.
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Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
(GGGGAAAAHHHHH WHY CAN'T I THINK OF ANYTHING FOR KITO!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?! *screams in frustration*)
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Hm.... Would he be a health teacher or fitness instructor? What does he like to do?))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(Fight, hunt, be in nature, and he enjoys spending time with friends and family.)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((I bet he could either teach or study natural history, including fantastic beasts! Or ecology or something. What do you think?))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(He could be the zoology teacher that has lot of pets that he probably shouldn't have but does anyway.)
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Jekyll1886  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
((Perfect!))
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
(Perhaps self defense training? Or do you want him to be a student?)
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(I don't care he can be a teacher or student And maybe.)
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Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
((Hey! Was on a field trip yesterday so thats why I wasn't here! I don't exactly know what ones I should respond to here. XD Never started a discussion this popular... So I guess if you want a reply just tell me? (I don't want to just butt in but I want people to be included...)
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Here's a doodle of Gemma and Jay! Jay just sort of showed up one day...))
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Jekyll1886  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
((Lewis is just randomly walking around campus, familiarizing himself with the place. Anybody who likes is welcome to run into him. ^_^ ))
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(Mrs. Hyde is in the theatre!)
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Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Kito Latro, or Mr. Latro was the Zoologist teacher. A interesting man, his room was in a green house, and it was full of various types of animals. Animals that a teacher probably shouldn't have in a classroom, but one of his rules is, only he handles the animals unless he tells the students otherwise. He is also a very hands on teacher, when teaching Zoology he likes to have the students see and handle the animals (the animals that are okay with being handled of course). He was getting ready for the first class of the day, and he was feeding his animals and caring for them.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Malemi made his way to Kito, his bell chiming through the halls, as he chuckled to himself. He had bested the secretary, and he also meet one of the new teachers, today was shaping up to be a good day for the little spirit.
As he came up to the door, he pawed his bell, letting the bell announce his entrance.
" Note for Mr. Latro. "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito walked to the door and opened it, he had a Burmese python draped casually over his shoulders. "Yes? What is it?" He asked. The snake seemed to lazily be moving about, loosely wrapping itself around Kito's arm.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
" A note from Sterling. "
He laid the crumbled note down and yawned. He scratched his neck with his hand.
" Bet it says nothing. He just wanted me to leave so he wouldn't have to admit he lost. "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago • edited
((Miss-Dreamerkat It does say something and I'll let you know what it is, when it's opened! :D ))
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
(Kito opened it)
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito cocked his head and then opened the note and peered down at it.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
In hurried handwriting upon the slip of paper was the following:
Here's a new beast for your collection.
The 'beast' was undoubtedly Malemi.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((The Fox ))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
He stretched out his back and began to make his way back down the hall.
" Now that I've done that, I can catch some sun before it gets too late. "
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The Fox  The Fox • 2 years ago
( Miss-Dreamerkat )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
(Sorry! Went to bed)
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
( That's alright! )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
(Crappy thing about being in different time zones)
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
"What is the meaning of this?" Kito asked him looking slightly sick. He held out the note as of it was a disgusting.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Malemi stopped in his tracks.
" What's wrong? Did the rat write something foul? "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito held the note out for Malemi to read.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
His mod swiftly changed from curiosity to boiling rage. His fur fluffed up and his eyes glowed with fury.
" OOooooh HOW DARE HE!! HOW DARE HE!!!! "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito felt the burmese python slip off his neck and he quickly grabbed it and rushed it to it's cage. He turned on the heat lamp and went back to the door to tend to Malemi. Kito heard several birds caw and flap their wings in fright.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
His claws ran across the floor boards, leaving long claw marks over their surface. He snarled out and dashed down the hall.
" EMERSON!!! "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito blinked surprised but then went to calm down his animals.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Malemi skidded to a halt and turned to Kito.
" FORGET YOUR ANIMALS, WE HAVE STERLING TO FRY!!"
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito glared, "I WILL NEVER FORGET MY ANIMALS!" He yelled.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
" They're not even magical! "
Malemi threw a glare back at the teacher.
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
"I don't care," Kito said eye twitching.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
Malemi snarled out at the teacher.
" Fine! Look after your silly animals! Let me suffer the injustice of an INSANE SECRETARY!! "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Fine, I'll accompany you, I want to know the meaning of this,'' Kito said grabbing his jacket and putting it on as he shut the door and then ran after Malemi with the speed that would impress a track student.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
" Thank YOU! "
He ran through the halls but stopped right as he saw the office. He waved his tail at Kito.
" Hold it! "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
Kito skidded to a stop almost slipping, but he corrected himself. He stood beside Malemi.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
" We need to wait, someone's inside. Once they leave, THEN we raid his office. "
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Miss-Dreamerkat  The Fox • 2 years ago
"Is raid the proper word for this?" Kito asked.
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The Fox  Miss-Dreamerkat • 2 years ago
" Maybe, maybe not. Either way, we'll be giving him his due karma "
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
((Is this my cue? I'm perfectly fine with waiting until after Miss-Dreamerkat. Just let me know what you need! :) ))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( I guess! We could have three way shenanigans. Malemi versus Sterling versus Kito )
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Hyde without a Jekyll  The Fox • 2 years ago
((I'm perfectly fine if you don't so whatever works best I'm cool with! But no matter what you decide just please let there be enough of him to make googly eyes at Lewis's sister. [Just so the timeline's consistent]))
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The Fox  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
( Ok! )
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Miss-Dreamerkat  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
Kito blinked surprised by the contents of the note. "Wha?" He managed, shock in his voice.
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Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Catt as usual, was hiding in the library. Sometimes her friend Sozo, from the team would talk to her as he looked up the history of Javelin competition.
At least that's what he'd say if anyone asked him.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Alice was walking through the bookshelves looking for a copy of Frankenstein. They were about to start a unit on it tomorrow and she had yet to pick up the required material.
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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
She could hear some familiar voices coming from the second floor.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Abandoning her search, Alice proceeded to take up a new quest. A small smile formed from her lips as she climbed up the stairs to some friendly sounds.
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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"I know it's weird to have a favourite vegetable, but I can't exactly help it." Catt was saying to a befuddled looking Sozo.
"Still, broccoli?"
"It's like eating tiny trees!"
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
Her grin grew as she rounded the corner and spotted her friends. "Hi Catt! Sozo!" Alice called out to them, "What are you guys talking about?"
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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Hi Alice! Just the weirdness of having a favourite veggie." Catt explained. "But it started out as a chat about desert."
"It's still weird that you like the bitter mini-trees but don't have a favourite ice cream." Sozo intergected.
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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 2 years ago
"There are a lot of flavors of ice cream." Alice nodded, closing the distance between them, "I like cauliflower! It's crunchy!" She tacked on as an after thought.
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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
"Not you too!" He grumbled, pulling a face.
"Well, what's your favorite ice cream flavour?" Catt asked, laying a bookmark across the page she had been reading.
"Well, uh..."
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Mz.Hyde Mod • 2 years ago
(Time for my dramatic entrance!) 
*Ah, what a tranquil day. The air was crisp with winter's icy breath, the campus covered in a thin layer of snow as the few remaining birds staying for the season chirped. Ahhhhhhh...but of course this kind of peace never lasts long. And if you often found yourself in the drama department, you rarely had a moment's rest, because EVERYday is a part of the theatre season. Thus, Mrs. Hyde rarely ever got a decent night's sleep. Yet, she would somehow be able to pull it off. Today, however, she was having trouble in rehearsal for the school's upcoming production of "The Tempest."*
No, Gerald! Cross upstage left, stop and say "If he be not born to be hanged, our case is miserable." and THEN exit!
Gerald: Ummm which way is upstage again?
Towards the back, to your left.
Gerald: Oh, thanks!
*He crosses.*
Gerald: If he be not-
Gerald, your back is to the audience!!
Gerald: Oh!
*He turns around and recites his line as Mrs. Hyde huffs in the audience.*
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Alicia was walking around, looking for a good place to be alone during her off period. She wandered into the auditorium, opened the (rather loud) door, walked in, sat, then noticed she wasn't alone in the room. She quickly stood and tried to leave.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
Alicia! 
*Mrs. Hyde waved over at her from her seat.* 
Hey, do you need something?
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
She looked over and smiled shyly. "Just a place to study. Alone."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
Did you try the library?
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
She shrugged.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
Try the library, you HAVE to be quiet in there!
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
She smiled. "Alright, then."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
Good luck!~
(You wanna see who the librarian is?~)
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
(Uh... sure???)
Alicia walked into the library.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
*The library at first sight seemed normal....and then Alicia had the feeling that something sinister was watching her. *
Hello. 
*Alicia turns to find the scariest person in the whole school: Miss. Bernadette Jekyll, the librarian. She stares at Alicia with dead blue eyes from behind her desk.* 
May I help you?
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
(oH NO)
Alicia turned and yelped, startled. "I'm sorry, ma'am, you scared me! I'm fine, I just need to study." She smiled politely but seemed nervous.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
Alicia right now:
https://youtu.be/D4WO0mirjlQ
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 2 years ago
That's fine. 
*She points left.* 
This side is fiction. 
*She points right.* 
This side is non-fiction. There are desks and chairs spread out all over the library. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask me. And please, whisper while you are in the library. Good day. 
*She walks back over to her desk and continues reading her book on medival torture methods.*
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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
She hesitated, then nodded, and walked to a table.
("MEDIEVAL TORTURE", ALI)
She sighed. "Yes, I saw." She mumbled
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Background Scientist #37  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Gemma was hiding in the ceiling. She really had absolutely no idea how she had gotten there, but her and Blue Jay were playing a pretty intense game of hide and seek and she did NOT want to lose.
She watched as the performers onstage messed up lines and actions. Gemma had tried to be in theater before but had soon discovered she was an terrible actress.
((Ok at least at my school theres a sort of walkway above the stage, so thats where she is right now.))
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
JULIA I CAN'T HEAR YOU!! PROJECT. YOUR. VOICE!!
Julia: Oh, sorry! 
If by your art, my dearest father, you have
Put the wild waters in this-
*In the audience, Mrs. Hyde sighs again.*
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Background Scientist #37  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Gemma's foot slipped in the rafters and they made an obnoxiously loud squeaking noise. She winced. "Crap..."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
*Mrs. Hyde and the rest of the cast look up.*
Excuse me! Only students who have the headmaster's and my permission are allowed into the catwalk for safety reasons!
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Background Scientist #37  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Sorry!" Gemma called down, "Jay bet me I couldn't avoid him for an hour. I'll get down." she began to climb down from the catwalk.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Well, you'll just have to find somewhere else to hide. 
*The students snicker at that.* 
What's so funny?!
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Background Scientist #37  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Will do!" she walked out of backstage. "Sorry about that..." She glanced around at the snickering students.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Background Scientist #37 • 2 years ago
Have a lovely day!~
*She turns back to her students.* 
Alright, alright cut it out! Let's take it from the top of the act!
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Background Scientist #37  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Gemma cut around to the back of the auditorium, before lowering herself between a few chairs. She could still see the stage, but wasn't being a nu-since anymore.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Lewis continued his jaunt about campus, familiarizing himself with all the different areas. He made his way into the theater just to see what it looked like.
Oh. Apparently, they've a production in progress.
He listened to the students recite their lines.
The Tempest, if I'm not mistaken.
He watched as an instructor corrected them.
They've their work cut out for them.
He quietly took a seat, not far from the teacher.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
*When she noticed that someone was sitting near her, she turned around​ and smiled when she saw it was Lewis. She had met Lewis at a party Henry had thrown to welcome him home. Being the wife of headmaster Hyde, she was invited to come and meet Henry's cousin. And to her delight, Lewis seemed like the kind of guy she loved to be near, and couldn't wait to start working with him.*
Well, hello there Lewis!~
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Hello, Mrs. Hyde," he returned with a smile. "Good to see you. How's the mister?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Please,call me Val, all my friends do. Even my students! Edward's getting ready to go golfing with Henry...again. I don't know what it is with those two and golf, Ed's not even that good at it! You're Scottish right? What is it about golf that drives y'all crazy?!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh, feel free to call me 'Lew', then," he offered.
"As to the golf...honestly, Val, it started off as just a way for bored shepherds to pass the time. But I think it's become popular for two reasons: You get to hit something with a stick just as hard as you please, and you take a nip of whisky at each hole." He chuckled. "What's not to like?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Ed does tell me it's a good way to get his anger out. Better to hit a ball than a person, y'know!
*She laughs a little.*
Plus, I get to sit in the cart and work on my tan as they play! But, I'm not going this time. I have other things to worry about! 
*She gestures to the stage.* 
Though, I'm glad I'll be here instead of out there in the cold. I don't know how you Brits and Scots and Irish can stand it!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Weir chuckled at her description of Edward's reasoning. There was some truth to it.
As to the cold:
"It'll take me a bit to get re-acclimated to it," admitted Lewis. "Spent too long in Samoa, I suppose. Took me the longest time to get used to the heat," he laughed, "and now I've the opposite problem. Glad to get in here, where it's warm.
"So, how's it going so far?" he asked, with a glance to the stage.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Ughhhhh, sometimes I miss working in professional theater! The kids are trying their best, but many of them don't even know stage left and right! However, we may have some hope!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Goodness," said Lewis.
"Oh?" he asked.
((Sorry it took so long; I was caught up in other RPs and taking care of dogs.))
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
(It's ok!)
Yeah, there's this kid named Oliver. He is REALLY good, actually understands what's going on. However, he's really shy, and always tenses up around other people.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Hm. So if he could just be drawn out of his shell..."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He can be AWESOME!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Well, as they say...practice makes perfect," said Lewis with a note of excitement. "I'd wager if he knows the script and is just gradually exposed to more and more people, he'll build confidence. What's he look like, by the way?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
He's a red head, kind of small. Anyways, how are you holding up?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Very well, so far. I've made some friendly acquaintances, possibly even a friend or three," he said with a smile. "And my sister's train's running a tad late, which eases my schedule."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
You have a sister?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
"Yes," laughed Lewis. "Name's Sophia. She's to pick up Henry's biology and anatomy courses next semester. She was finishing up some business in Glasgow, so she couldn't make the party, unfortunately. But she'll get in this afternoon."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Nice, what is that you do again? Sorry, I didn't quite catch that at the party.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh, I'll be teaching Henry's chemistry and alchemy classes. Though I'd be happy to offer one on metaphysics, if enough students are interested."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Fascinating! Y'know, I think I may have been an alchemist in another life! I've always found that sort of stuff fascinating!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Indeed," he agreed. "It is an old love of mine--hard to resist.
"You know, I'd be happy to talk shop sometime, if you're interested. I need to acquaint myself with the school's laboratory facilities; I don't see any reason why you couldn't pop in if you liked."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I'll be sure to take you up on that offer! 
*She turns back to the stage, but then immediately turns back around to Lewis, as if she just had an idea.* 
Do you know anything about special affects?!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"As a matter of fact..." he smiled, taking her meaning, "I do. What do you have in mind?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Sweet! Uhhh, let me just get my book! 
*She reaches over to her bag and grabs a scrapbook labeled "The Tempest."* 
This is my design book, I make one for every production! 
*She opens it to reveal her costume designs, sets, list of things to do, people to call, everything a director needs. The asthetic of this play appears to be steampunk.* 
So, we're doing Tempest with a steampunk twist! I was wondering if you had any dry ice or something for fog effects. More importantly, I want Prospero's magic to look as real as possible, without hurting Oliver or burning down the building. Got any ideas?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Several! I once did a short, fantasy-themed film during my undergrad which incorporated chemistry for the special effects. Dry ice is readily available, and I can make a list of the other materials we'd need. We could even work up a lightning effect!"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Oh my God! That sounds awesome!!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Excellent!"
He withdrew a pen and rather small notebook from his coat pocket, and jotted some things down.
"Here, how does this look to you?" he asked, handing her the notebook.
It was a list of various effects.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
*Her face lights up as she goes down the list.* 
These are fantastic! I didn't even think about some of these before!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago • edited
"The Tempest does lend itself to the fantastic--doubly so with the steampunk motif," he said with enthusiasm. "It's a wonderful opportunity."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I just hope we can fit it all in the budget...
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"In that case, prioritize which effects you'd most like to incorporate. We'll have to run all this past Mr. Sterling, anyhow. Or..." he said, a smile spreading as he raised his brows to look at Mrs. Hyde, "perhaps you could put in a word with your husband. He is headmaster, after all."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
You know what, I will! Ed owes me for last year. He promised to make it up to me when a quarter of our budget was given to improve the soccer- I mean, football stadium. Sorry, I forget you guys call soccer football on this side of the pond.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"That works out nicely, then. You could have some truly show-stopping effects with that sort of money.
"Say, how good is the football team?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I've heard they're okay. Sorry, I'm not big into y'all's football. I prefer the American version y'know?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"I've heard it's popular in the States the way ours is here," he observed. "One thing's always puzzled me, though," he admitted. "Why is the American version called 'football'? There's very little kicking; it looks more akin to rugby with padding."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Oh YES. People fight and die over football! Once, two guys where at one of their homes one night. They were great friends, and things started off well...until football came up. See, one was a South Carolina Gamecock and the other a Clemson Tiger. I don't think I have the words to describe how legendary that rivalry is! They REALLY hate each other! Anyways, things heated up between the two friends, and the Gamecock fan shot the Tiger fan. He killed his best friend, over football. 
(Fun fact: This really happened!)
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Seems no matter which kind of football, then, things can turn deadly. If guns were more readily available here, I'm certain some of our football hooligans would do the same." He shook his head and sighed in dismay.
((Sad fact, too. I have relatives in South Carolina on both sides of that rivalry, so I totally get what you're talking about.))
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
*She chuckles.* 
Even then, you guys find some interesting ways to kill each other!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"We do indeed. Hooligans are hooligans, no matter the country.
"You know, Val, that reminds me...have you ever met my other cousin, Ned Balfour? I didn't see him at the party, but I did have to leave a bit early..."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago • edited
Ned Balfour? Hmmmm.... I don't think so.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Lew breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good. Glad Henry had the sense not to invite him, then. He's a bit of a lowlife," he explained.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I take it Ned is the black sheep of the family?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Indeed so. I get along decently well with him, as much as anyone can. But as the family's de facto mediator, I'm the exception, you see. Always neutral. Always smoothing ruffled feathers and looking out for each in turn. I doubt Ned would have reason to set foot on campus, but if he does...just know there's nothing I'd put past him." His expression soured. "He even tried to put the moves on Sophia, once. Harry Hermiston--my half-brother; Sophia and I are staying with him--actually banned Ned from the family home, after some of the things he pulled. Not even I could change his mind."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
What does Ned do?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Lately? I think he's working as a bouncer at some club in Soho."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Well, at least he has a job?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"I am glad for that. I do hope he keeps it, and doesn't run into trouble with the law this time."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Does he sell drugs or something?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"I would say, 'No,' but, knowing Ned, it's more likely, 'Give him time.' After his last run-in with the law, he's aware he has to toe the line...for now."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
So what does he do?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Bouncer for now, unless he's been fired. Or were you asking what he's done in the past?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
In the past. Like, why is he in trouble with the law?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh, a series of petty crimes, and a smattering of charges for more serious ones which were eventually dropped. I could tell you more, but I don't wish for you to have to testify one day. Just know he's not...very big on respecting others' needs. Or wants. Or consent. Or property. Boundaries of any kind, really."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I'll be sure to get my security system updated...
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Good idea," Lewis concurred. "Just in case."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
And if not I can just stab him with a knife... That works too.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Fair," acknowledged Weir. "Just please don't kill him, if you don't mind. He's an utter cad, but he is family."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Okay, how about I stab his leg?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"That'll work," he said with a nod. "Assuming he ever shows his face around here, of course. Still, better safe than sorry."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I have always wanted to take self-defense classes.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"It's a handy skill to have," he agreed.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
*She laughs.*
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Which kind do you think you'd take?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Kung-fu! Hai-yah! 
*She makes a karate chop with her hand.*
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Lewis laughed.
"Sounds good," he nodded approvingly.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Yeah, you?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"I've been in the odd pub brawl from time to time. Nothing serious, though." He shrugged. "Perhaps I should take a class as well."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Nice!~
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He chuckled.
"Probably not the sort of thing I should allow myself to get into now that I'm working here," he had to admit.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Personally, I think teachers knowing self-defense is a great idea. In today's world, you can never know who's going to walk into the front office, and we have to protect these kids as best we can.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Very true. Perhaps Sterling or one of the headmasters might organize such a thing. Who would teach it, do you think? Is there anyone qualified on campus?"
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I'm not sure. Maybe one of the gym teachers?
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"That's a good bet."
He glanced back to the stage as one of the students rose in volume, but got the emphasis utterly wrong. It grated on him, and he tried not to pull a face.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
*Mrs. Hyde notices Lewis' discomfort.* 
Hold on a second. Angela, stop shouting!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh! Don't mind me; I don't want to hold up progress," he said, a little embarrassed.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
Nah, you're good. She can't tell the difference between shouting and projecting anyways.
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"I...just thought she ought to know 'damned' has two syllables, there."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I'll let her​ know! 
*She jots it down in her notebook.*
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"You know...if some the students don't know how to project properly, perhaps the choral instructor could help them? Build the diaphragm and all that."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
You're right! I need to talk to her anyways! 
*She jots this down too.*
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Perfect," he smiled.
He'd at some point crossed one leg over the other, with his knee toward Mrs. Hyde.
"Do let me know what Eddie says about those special effects, won't you?" he asked, uncrossing them as he moved to stand up.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
I will, and I'm sure he'll comply. Trust me, I have my ways! 
*She winks at him before laughing.*
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He gave a light chuckle, bordering on a giggle.
"Well, I'd best be off, now," he said, rising fully. "Break a leg, as they say."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
See ya around Lewis! I'd love to have you and Henry over for dinner one day!
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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"As long as you're not Dr. Lecter, count me in," he joked, and waved goodbye.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 2 years ago
*She laughs at his joke and waves back at Lewis as he exits the auditorium.* 
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Mz.Hyde Mod • 2 years ago
@Decipherer
*The final bell rang, ending the school day. As her students waved her goodbye, Mrs. Hyde reviewed her notes as she waited for Oliver to arrive.*
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Minutes passed after the final bell with no sign of him - though, finally, the redhead reared his head in the doorway. "Uh, Mrs. Hyde?"
His gaze settled, and he offered a small smile, clutching his bag tighter as he entered.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Oliver! Right on time!~ How was your day?
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
"Oh, uh... it was nice." He twirled his fingers idly around the cuffs of his shirt. "Fine, I mean. It was fine."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
That's good to hear! Grab your script and let's get started...unless you already have it memorized that is!~
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He swallowed thickly, quickly tugging the script out of his backpack. "Um, scene?'
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Let's see.....
*She flips through her notes.* 
Let's start with act 1, scene two, when you're in your cell and talking to Miranda.
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
Oliver cleared his throat, plodding down in a seat across from her. He glanced between her and the 
script, his face smoothing into something relaxed and prepared.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Ready?
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He nodded, waiting for 'Miranda' to begin.
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Alright! 
If by your art, my dearest father, you have
Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them.
The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch,
But that the sea, mounting to the welkin's cheek,
Dashes the fire out. O, I have suffered
With those that I saw suffer: a brave vessel,
Who had, no doubt, some noble creature in her,
Dash'd all to pieces. O, the cry did knock
Against my very heart. Poor souls, they perish'd.
Had I been any god of power, I would
Have sunk the sea within the earth or ere
It should the good ship so have swallow'd and
The fraughting souls within her.
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He looked toward his script and straightened out. "Be collected. No more amazement - tell your piteous heart, there's no harm done."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Good good, keep going...
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He smiled slightly. "No harm, for I have done nothing but in care of thee. Of thee, my dear one -- thee, my daughter," he said, pausing and then resuming, "who art ignorant of what thou art, nought knowing of whence I am, nor that I am more better than Prospero- master of a full poor cell, and thy no greater father."
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Mz.Hyde Mod  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
Hmmm, maybe take out the pause...
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chatterghosts  Mz.Hyde • 2 years ago
He nodded, pulling a pencil out and scribbling lightly next to the words before continuing. "'Tis time I should inform thee farther. Lend thy hand and pluck my magic garment from me." There was a break for character action.
"Lie there, my art. Wipe thou thine eyes, and have comfort -- the direful spectacle of the wreck, which touch'd the very virtue of compassion in thee, I have with such provision in mine art so safely ordered that there is no soul - no, not so much perdition as an hair betide to any creature in the vessel - which thou heard'st cry, which thou saw'st sink. Sit down, for thou must now know farther."
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Hyde without a Jekyll  chatterghosts • 2 years ago
((*Is totally not wearing a T-shirt with Oliver's face on it and holding a "GO ORANGE!!" flag* :DDDDDD ))
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Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago • edited
((I'm sorry I had to. ;) ))
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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Aw! ^-^ So cute!))
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Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
(Let's see... We've got Physics, Biology, Anatomy, Theatre, Chemistry, Alchemy, and Zoology taken. Though I think sometimes there's more than one teacher for a course?)
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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • 2 years ago
((Yes, depending on how many students typically take the subject in question.))
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