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@disqus\_NnFUI30kih 3 years ago

It was a sunny, but cold day in January, and Mz. Hyde was in her room fast asleep. She was reading an awful, but hilarious novel about a teenage girl who is absolutely perfect falling in love with a vampire who is also perfect. So perfect, in fact, that his skin sparkles in the sunlight. Which made Mz. Hyde burst out laughing at how this author had no idea that, without protective clothing or a lot of sunscreen, vampires burn in the sun. Thankfully, she wasn't a vampire, though the sun, the soft covers of her bed, and being secretly exhausted all the damn time put her to sleep.

But not for long.

From somewhere high beyond her stained glass skylight, a timid voice rang out.

Um....hello?

Mz. Hyde kept sleeping.

Hey, Mz. Hyde?

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....

C-can you please wake up?

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.......

Hang on, I got this!

A hole appeared in the skylight, and then a rock appeared, hovering in the air like someone was holding it.

Oh, you don't need to do THAT!

C'mon Catt, let me torture my character a little! Like you don't do it!

Suddenly, as if the rock was let go, the rock fell down into the room, landing on Mz. Hyde's head with a giant THUD!

OW! WHAT THE HELL?! WHERE'D THIS ROCK COME FROM?!

Mz. Hyde heard laughter.

BAHAAHAHA!!! You should see your face!

Oh, Gawd! Not one of YOU again! What did I tell you...you....WHATEVER YOU ARE to STOP messing with my life!

Bitch please, you'd be nothing without me! Anyways, I got a friend here who has something to tell you that I believe you'd want to hear!

H-hello there, Mz. Hyde.

Yeah, yeah hi, hello, hola, ni hao, etc etc. Get to the point.

Well...today is Catt's birthday....and-

Wait a minute....TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY!!! OH MY GOD, WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME!!! WE NEED TO GET A PARTY SET-UP RIGHT AWAY!!!!

HOLD UP!!!

Mz. Hyde crashes into an invisible wall.

WHAT?! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!!!

Now you listen here young lady, you better throw a party for CATT. Got it?! CATT!

Of course! A hatter's birthday only comes once a year!!!

After about two hours, Mz. Hyde had prepared almost everything for her dearest friend. The parlor looked just like a tea shop! The tables were decorated with doilies of different sizes, ranging from being big enough for a teacup to a tablecloth. There were teacups of all different, colors, shapes, and sizes everywhere! The big table in the middle of the room had all different kinds of small pastries and snacks. This was also where everyone could pick from over fifty different kinds of tea. There was a big comfortable chair next to the fireplace, where Catt will open her presents. And so far, the biggest one was from Mz. Hyde.

Now don't cause any trouble! You'll ruin the surprise!

She then poked a few holes in the wrapped box and adjusted herself for everyone else to arrive. Hopefully, everyone will follow her instructions and where their best hat.

Now all that was left was to wait for the birthday girl to show up. Mz. Hyde needed Catt distracted so she could set everything up. So, after giving him a wad of money to buy Catt whatever she wanted, she had Sozo take Catt to the International Teapot museum, featuring many of the world's oldest teapots in the world's largest teapot itself!

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Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Lewis smelled mildly of chemicals, but was the first in. He wore his blue vest, as well as a top hat with a silver pin in the shape of a feather on the band. In his right hand was his new walking stick, which he leaned on as he limped in. In his left he bore a small box, tied with a green ribbon.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Oh hello Lewis! Would you like me to put that in the pile for you?

\*She motioned to the present.\*

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

"Thank you, yes." He smiled, handing it over. "I take it this is a surprise party," he said conspiratorially, as he didn't see the birthday girl about.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Yep! Sozo is stalling Catt over at the Teapot museum.

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Excellent."

With a sly smile, he leaned over to whisper to her.

"I've a party favor I think you'll like, when this is done," he said, slipping her a small vial. "Do let me know how it turns out, won't you?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

What is it?

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"I'm tinkering with calling it 'Dr Nick Lewsome's Extraordinary Elixir - for the discerning dilettante'. In practical terms, you'll feel very, very good, take pleasure in even the smallest sensation, be kindly predisposed toward...well, everything, really...and see colors that normally don't exist."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

So it's like weed or opium? And who's Nick Lewsome?

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"More like ecstasy with a hint of LSD, if you know the terms. And 'Nick Lewsome' is just an alias of mine. One of many."

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Ohhh? And how'd you get so many aliases Dr. Lewsome?

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

"I had to make my way somehow." He shrugged, smiling. "These waistcoats don't come cheap. So, what kind of tea do you have here?"

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Jekyll1886  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

((Mz.Hyde ))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(\*Raises an eyebrow.\*)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

((I am a nerd and I have a certain T-shirt and I couldn't resist making a reference. XD ))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(I'll take you at your word that handing out drugs at this party is well meant. As well as being grateful that we can't get arrested for fiction! 8T I'd hate to spend a birthday in jail.)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

((Ah, so, yes, several things:

1) It's meant in the best possible manner.

2) It's for Mz. Hyde only, as Lewis has heard rumors about her bae's alter being a drug dealer and that Mz. Hyde has a fondness for fun things. He's not just handing these out to everyone; he wouldn't do that to Catt.

3) He's instructed Mz. Hyde not to partake until the party is over.

4) Victorians actually didn't regulate drugs, or much of anything. They didn't even have food safety standards. Cocaine was available at the corner drugstore, over the counter, without a prescription. (Thus, the original Coca-Cola.)

5) Lewis had to quit his job at the bakery due to his bum foot and needs a way to pay this month's rent. He's actually selling this elsewhere. But Mz. Hyde has been kind to him and he just thought it was something she'd like.

6) Catt's present is definitely not drugs of any kind, so no worries.

7) I am not at all condoning drug use or suggesting anyone should.

8) I wanted to make a reference to this: http://the-roleplaying-scie...

because I have that T-shirt and thought it might be humorous.

9) I can delete all of my posts if the topic is indelicate to you. It's Catt's birthday, after all. I don't want to spoil the fun!))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Why am I so bad at writing in a tongue-in-cheek-serious tone!? I'm sorry! I thought the 8T face would carry the joke, I'm not actually that serious! DX

1) I know! I know! I'm sorry!

2) I know she does, and that he wouldn't.

3) Sound advice, though it might be funny if she didn't take it.

4) I know, it was a joke about modern laws. (I thought I'd heard that about Coca-Cola, good to know I wasn't misremembering things!)

5) Is his foot going to get better? That's really a nice thing for him to do for Mz. Hyde.

6) Oh I wasn't worried about that. Lewis seems like he's good at getting people things they'd enjoy.

7) I didn't think you were, it was just something unexpected at a party I would be at.

8) It is funny! Even though I didn't get the reference, it's still clever!

9) Don't you dare delete it! It's my party too, and it's fine! Neither Catt nor I would take part though, just because it's legal back then. Education did a good job of promoting sobriety. I didn't mean to either, sorry!)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

((Oh my gosh, it's yours, too? Happy birthday! Wow! I didn't at all mean to make you feel bad on your birthday. Let's just move on and enjoy the virtual party, eh? ^-^; ))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Heh, yeah. Rather convenient isn't it? Thanks! ^u^ No worries, it's not the first time I've messed up a deadpan joke over text. But yes, let's! ^w^ )

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(My other response sounded funnier in my head, sorry. X( )

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

((Oh! Sorry, I sillily didn't get the joke. To be fair, I'm notoriously bad at telling when people are kidding via text. Whoops!))

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(No worries! I'm working on the breakdown now. If you're ever in doubt, please feel free to ask! I do my best to not get offended over things, especially miscommunications! [Maybe I should include some more narrations with things like that? I would've probably poked your arm in a teasing way or something irl. :T])

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Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

\*Elaina walked into the room, wearing a top hat and holding a poorly wrapped present. She set the present down and stood by the table awkwardly.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Elaina! Can I take that for you?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Take what? Oh, um, sure!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Thank you!

\*She puts the present in it's proper place.\*

How are you today?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I'm okay! \*she smiled a little, looking down.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

What's wrong?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Nothing, I just usually don't go anywhere without Helen...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I know, I miss her too. So does Catt....but thanks for coming!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Of course! I wouldn't miss Catt's birthday...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I knew you couldn't resist!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

She deserves the best birthday!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

She really does! I'm going to make sure that everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is awesome!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

If anyone tries to ruin it I'll beat them up!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Punch 'em into next week for me!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I don't think I could do that... \*she held up her fist. Definitely not the punch-into-next-week kinda fist.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

You're right, that's my job!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, sure! You do it, then.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

I will!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Cool... \*she smiled\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Would you like some tea?

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, yes please!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

We have over 50 kinds of tea here!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh... I don't know if I can pick! Do you have mint chocolate?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Yeah, we have peppermint tea!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Cool! Can I have that?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Of course!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Thank you! \*she hesitated\* I've never... made tea before...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

It's really easy! You just put the bag in the cup, pour some hot or cold water, and let it deep for around five minutes. Except for a little stirring of your spoon, that's it!

\*She demonstrated all of the steps and handed it to Elania.\*

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, that's easier than I thought! \*she took it and grinned\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

It is! I'd say the hardest part would have to boiling water, but I think everyone can do that!

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Elaina Hyde  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, yeah! \*she drank her tea happily\* my mom used to make me tea all the time, but I never learned. I hardly drink it anymore...

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RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

-Rose had been quite nervous when Mz. Hyde had given her instructions, but she was definetly excited about taking part in giving Catt a party. Catt was a really nice person in the blonde's eyes...hopefully her present would be good enough, since money was kind of short where Rose was concerned-

-After she had finally checked out how she looked in her mirror, wearing her usual clothes, though this time without her goggles on her head, her hair a tad neater and a fancy yet familiar hat on her head...(don't tell Hyde XD)...Rose smiled and finally rushed off out of her quarters and to the main event, with the present in her hands-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Rosie! So glad you decided to join us! May I take that present off your hands?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Of course, Mz. Hyde!!

-Rose shouted happily, with the widest, happiest and most innocent smile on her pretty face...it contrasted with her job in both a perfect, yet unsettling manner-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Rosie....you didn't give her something....naughty right?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

-Rose's face turned a deep shade of scarlet, eyes wide in surprise at the question, though she quickly shook her head-

N-No Mz Hyde, I d-didn't. -She quickly stuttered out-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

OK! Good, I was a little scared there, you and that mischievous grin! I'll put up your present if you want to.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

T-Thank you.. -The blonde stuttered out shyly, before deciding to go and talk to some of the other lodgers-

-She had not talked to most of them in quite some time, for one reason or another, and Rose was worried about running into one of the lodgers who might have a secret disliking towards her and her line of work-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Oh! I forgot to ask if you would like some tea!

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Of course! -Rose answered with a wide and happy smile-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

What kind would you like?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

-Rose pondered over the question...and with a shy look on her face-

Do you have...strawberry flavour? -She asked softly-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Yes! I will go make some!

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

-Rose smiles softly as she watches Mz Hyde go to get her some strawberry tea...her mouth was already watering at the thought as she looked around to see other lodgers-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Here ya go!

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

-Rose smiled and thanked the other woman, carefully taking the cup of strawberry tea with her right hand, blowing at it before taking a slow and careful sip...it was really nice-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Well?

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

It's really nice. Thank you, Mz. Hyde.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

You are very welcome Rosie!

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RBDECEPTICON17  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

-The blonde smiled happily and continued drinking her strawberry tea-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Rose!!" Alice called out bounding up the blond.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose stopped and turned to look at Alice, unsure if she was in trouble or not, but smiled none the less at the other lodger-

Hello Alice. -She responded softly-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Any worry of being in trouble was quickly wiped away by the large grin on her face. "Rose! I haven't seen you in ages! How has your time with Lady Venom been?"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-The blonde's face instantly turned a dark shade of crimson, playing with her fingers as she looked down at the ground, at the mention of Lady Venom-

It's been...going well...she treats me well. -She answered quietly and softly-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"That's good then.....,"Seeing how flush Rose's face was, Alice quickly backed off the topic and onto another conversation, "Are you excited for the party?"

Truth be told Alice was happy to hear Lady Venom treated Rose well, it was one of the many actions she regretted but knowing Rose was fairing nicely in her company calmed her nerves.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose nodded and looked up at Alice-

Yeah. I hope Catt will like this. -She answered softly and smiled.

-The blonde was thankful that the other lodger didn't press further with the conversation over Lady Venom. It did not mean that she didn't like Lady Venom, but for some strange reason, Rose didn't like talking to others about her...she felt like she had made a special connection with the woman-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"I hope so too! Mz. Hyde did an amazing job on the decorations!" She looked around at the newly designed parlor gesturing to Mz. Hyde's handiwork but this also served the purpose to give Rose a moment to compose herself.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-And Rose was quite thankful for the small moment, taking a deep breath as her face turned back to it's somewhat pale colour, her embarressment and nerves fading from her face for the time being, while she looked around the amazingly designed parlor-

-The blonde knew that she had only been given a couple hours away from Lady Venom, in order to come to the party, while her....owner? friend? secret crush?...she didn't really know what Lady Venom was to her, or what she was to Lady Venom-

-But Rose knew that she liked her...and Lady Venom did seem to care about, telling her not to get drunk or smoke, and to be back with her before dark-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

( Awww!!! <3 I'm really happy to hear they're getting along!!! I was really worried about Rose too!)

After waiting a minute or two Alice readdressed the composed Rose, "Have you tried the tea yet? I heard Mz. Hyde has over 50 different kinds here!!!"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose smiled and nodded-

-She was pretty sure that her friend might have figured out what was going on between her and Lady Venom...but as long as no one else found out and no one was hurt because of it...then she didn't mind-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"It's really amazing all the work Mz. Hyde put into this! But Catt deserves it considering all she's done!" She nodded looking at the luxurious decor, mount of presents, and the sea guests (so many people had turned up for this event!).

Alice had no clue what was going on with Lady Venom. She assumed that Rose was a bit shy about talking about her new place of employment but Alice hoped that it would give her a wonderful enviroment to test some of her new potions and inventions.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Indeed! They're so amazing! -She agreed as she looked around-

-But suddenly, as she was looking around, smiling happily at it all...she suddenly got a very risky idea...Rose felt that she could trust Alice enough to tell her-

-She looked at Alice-

Umm...Alice?...Can I talk to you?...In private... -She asked nervously as her heart began to beta a little faster in her chest-

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RBDECEPTICON17  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

( Hyde without a Jekyll you there, HJ? X3)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

(Oops! Yah sorry! I'll reply hold on. I moved out of notifications to latest comments. XP )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Um...Yeah. Of course." Answered Alice a tad confused as to what Rose may be getting at.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose smiled reassuringly at her fellow lodgers, before she lead Alice down one of the silent corridors to be away from everyone else, in order for them to speak privately without anyone evesdropping on them-

-She looked this way and that...and then sighed in visible relief-

What i'm about to tell you cannot leave this conversation, otherwise things will take a turn for the worst. -The blonde explained with a suddenly serious tone to her words-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Yes!" Alice replies startled by Roses's new found demeanor. Quickly her voice drops and her features conform to reflect the weight of Roses's tone, "Of course."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-The blonde quickly took a deep breath...and then finally explained-

I have feelings for Lady Venom! -She uttered quickly-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Alice blinked a few times and stared at Rose. Well this was an unexpected turn of events. If Rose did like Lady Venom then Alice's stunt turned out good then? Or if Lady Venom hurts Rose and breaks her heart that would be bad. ...The whole situation confused Alice as she was not quite sure how to respond to the new information.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-The blonde lodger inspected the other's expression, concern and worry clear on her own face as Rose stood there as he waited quietly for an answer-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

After a few seconds the confusion wore off enough for Alice to form a question, "Have....have you told her this?"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose quickly shook her head. She was too scared and nervous to tell Lady Venom such a thing-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Does anyone else know?"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Nobody else knows...i'm scared to tell anyone.

-Rose explained softly and honestly as she looked the other in the eyes-

But I trust you. -She added with a smile-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

Alice smiles as her heart warms at the thought that Rose trusts her. Someone trust her. However there was a matter at hand that needed to be discussed, "Why are you scared?"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose bit her lower lip and glared at Alice-

Have you not figured it out yet? -She asked in a low and slightly annoyed tone-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

When it comes to matters of love and the heart, Alice is as blind as a bat. She looked at the ground and shook her head in shame, "no..."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-The blonde lodger sighed-

I prefer the company of women, Alice. -She explained bluntly-

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Hyde without a Jekyll  RBDECEPTICON17 • 3 years ago

"Oh. OH!" The realization dawned on Alice. She wasn't so much shocked but disappointed with herself that she hadn't realized before. Elaina and Helen were a couple so it wasn't anything new but it did explain why Rose was nervous about telling people. "So does Lady Venom also...."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

-Rose smiled and her professional nature bloomed upon her face-

Well from what I have observed, she appears to be interested in both sexes...i've been working on a term for such a thing.

-She explained in a professional yet soft tone-

What do you think of bisexual? Has a bit of a ring to it I think.

-The blonde added with a smile-

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Hey Mattias! I can take that off your hands if you'd like!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Nah, I'm good. But thank you for the offer!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Would you some tea or a snack or something?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

We have about 50 different kinds of tea here today!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Okay, peppermint tea sound good?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

\*Comes over with his tea.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Well? How'd I do?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Okay!

\*Makes the tea.\*

For you.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Guest • 3 years ago

Yes, it is a surprise party!

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Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(

Thud.

Thud.

Thud.

Heavy footsteps echo through the hall, like heavy metal doors being slammed repeatedly. The thing barely fits through the entrance and when she does manage to cram all eight feet in, she provides a stark contrast against her surroundings-

Dark reds and harsh edges against smooth glass and pale blues.

Definitely out of her element.

She pauses, corner of her lip turned up ever so slightly.

If only the other Quartzes could see her now. What would they make of this?

In her hand, she holds the entirety of a mint plant ripped from the ground.

Awkwardly. )

I uh....heard she likes tea.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Oooo! A mint plant! Wait right there, I'm going to go get some water for it!

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Jasper Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Uh...Alright.

( Jasper stands there for what feels like centuries, the burning uncertainty of everyone's eyes reassuring her of the fact that she has absolutely no idea what she's doing.

For the first time in her thousands of years of life, she is woefully inept. )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Here put it in this pot!

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Jasper Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

( Jasper holds her arm out- almost mechanically, and drops the plant in, scattering dirt all over the place. )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Nailed it.

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Jasper Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

( Jasper can't help but beam, unaware that she didn't really nail anything at all )

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Elaina Hyde  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(Jesus Jasper is so terrifying sometimes.)

\*Elaina nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard loud footsteps. She looked up and saw Jasper, then smiled awkwardly\* I think you make tea out of the leaves, not the whole plant...

(Freaking smart. Me and her. You probably brought the whole plant so it would grow mint for more then one cup of tea.)

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Jasper Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( She tried ;\_; )

( Jasper looks blankly from Elaina to the freshly uprooted plant. )

...Is THAT how you humans do it?

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Elaina Hyde  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Uh... yeah... but I bet... you could plant it and use it for more than one cup...?

(XD)

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Jasper Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( She really did. I think she's probably more scared of you than you are of her rn )

And how many cups do you need?

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Elaina Hyde  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Elaina's not really scared. More awkward. Remember when she let Hela out and Jasper had to chase her down?)

Um... it depends. As many as you want for however many days, I guess...

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Jasper Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( yeh )

...So you don't have a specific number of cups you have to drink?

huh.

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Elaina Hyde  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Nope! Tea is definitely not a necessity. Well... maybe it is for Catt. \*giggles\*

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Jasper Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( Her eyes widen slightly. )

Is it?

And what kind of human is she?

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Elaina Hyde  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

\*she laughed\* I'm just kidding! I'm ninety-nine percent sure Catt is a normal human. She just really likes tea!

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Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

( Tap

Tap

Tap.

By contrast to the giant's thunder, smaller footsteps more like a gentle rain echo across the marble floors. Slowly, hesitantly, a mousy brunette slides through the door. Her frame is decorated with pastels and lace, not unlike the dolls. In her hand is a lavender gossamer satchel filled with its like colored herb. )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Hello, I don't believe we've met have we?

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

N-no! I suppose not ( She breaks into a bright if not slightly apologetic smile- an afterthought . )

Miss Silverliné Carew

( She curtseys. )

I just thought that it would be necessary to be here for the Birthday girl. I mean, I'd want people to stop by if it were my birthday and I was holding a party. Not that this is about me or anything but yeah!

Just social mandates!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Of course,of course! I'm Mz. Hyde, I'm the night manager here.

\*She curtseys backs.\*

So, how do you Catt?

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Catt?

( "So that's her name. I probably won't remember but I have to try! thank you for telling me! )

I don't really knowher, I just heard that it's her Birthday and figured she'd like the well wishes!

( "That sounds terrible.You are SUCH a Squatter." )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Oh, well that's nice of you! What do you do here at the society?

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

IIIIII

( "what do you do? THINK" )

Am a lady so we're not really allowed to STUDY anything per se, but I know first aid and I can mix a few herbal recipes to ease an ill humored stomach.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Oh, OK. So, do you live here with your husband or wife?

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

( That comment makes quick work of destroying the rest of her facade. Heat begins creeping up her jawline, spreading visibly up her neck like blood poisoning rash. Looking to the awkward Quartz doesn't help )

I live here with a ah...rommate...but no, we are unmarried

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Oh! A significant other?

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Uhhhh

( Quietly )

...yeah, I guess so.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Oh cool! Who?

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Uh! no- no one really!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

Oh c'mon!~

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Silverliné Carew  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Aha! Oh pshh it's really not important! I'm not gonna burden you with details who wants details!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

I sew stuff as a hobby and as a side job, I love details!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

( A small voice interrupts the conversation. )

Roomie!

( A short statured fellow comes jaunting up to them and places a delicate chubby hand on Silver's shoulder. )

I've been looking all over for you!

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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

( Silver jumps at their touch, visibly startled by the the new arrival. )

WHAhave you?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

( He turns his head slightly, giving Silver a quick wink with the eye closest to her. )

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Silverliné Carew  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Oh!

y-yeah yeah! they told me about you!

It's so good to finally meet you!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Hello. Are you new?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Brand Spanking!

When I heard you guys need a few extra helping hands, I couldn't resist! ( He looks around the room, eyes sparkling with admiration. )

I really love what you've done with the place.

... Is it someone's birthday?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

It Is! I decorated it myself!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

You sure did a fine job!

The color palette's nicely balanced and your table toppers are darling

...Wow, you really have an eye for detail. How long have you been doing this?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Maybe a year or two.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

( His eyes widen. )

Only a year or two?!

I'd have thought it would be much longer!

You've got a real gift there Madame

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Well, I'm technically only 5 years old! Thank you very much!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Only 5?

You look really nice for 5!

Don't ever wear makeup.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I only wear a touch of makeup, overdoing it makes you look terrible! Makeup is supposed to enhance your natural features, although some people can't be helped if you know what I mean!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

A girl after my own heart!

I find that concealer can do wonderful things, but it has to be good quality or it will only enhance the flaws.

Those poor unfortunate souls could still benefit if they used good properly matching tones and contoured their faces.

The human body is beautiful! why not flaunt it?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Oooo, I LIKE you!~ Allow me to introduce myself, Mz. Hyde!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Ah Mz. Hyde! What a lovely name!

( He bows slightly. )

Dr. Henry Rose at your service

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

A pleasure to meet you, though I have to ask, have we meet before? You look fimiliar.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I get that a lot actually! people say I take a lot after my mother

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Really? Who's she?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

She was a most wonderful woman.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Does this wonderful woman have a name?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

( His smile softens. ) Her name was Rose

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Rose....Rose.....I hear that name a lot....

\*She looks at him closely.\*

Why are you pink?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Everyone has different tints to their skin, it's what separates the Warms from the Cools, the Winters from the Summers.

( He leans in slightly, his delicate brown eyes giving her a quick once over. )

I daresay you're a Spring yourself. That bright green dress you're wearing quite flatters the warmer yellow undertones in your skin.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

I always knew that was my season! By the way, where do you get your hair done?!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I curl it myself actually!

It takes a dreadfully long time to get the bang shaped just right, but you know what they say about beauty!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

How'd you get it to turn pink?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

My folks always thought it was more of a strawberry blonde...but I suppose I can understand where the pink hues become confusing.

They say my mum had a very unusual hair color, so I would assume it is God who gifted me with such an interesting shade.

( He pauses thoughtfully. )

You could also dye it to look this way, however.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Soooo you're not a rock? Like Jasper?

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

( "Like Jasper...Is she here? )

You know? How fascinating!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

About Jasper? Of course!

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

And how much has she shared with you?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

She's a rock from another planet.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

That forward eh?

The old girl yields her surprises yet!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago • edited

She can be blunt! So, yes you are one of those...Crystal gems? Is that the name?

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Across the room, Lewis sat in his chair, doing his damnedest to hold himself together.

He'd decided Narrators and the questions they set his mind answering were not at all good for his mental (and possibly spiritual) health. Nor anyone else's.

As it was, at least he'd managed to hide the fact that he was shaking.

He wondered briefly if he were stuck in some sort of alternate timeline.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

( The man's head perks up.

Something changed, and not for the better. He turns to Mz. Hyde. )

If you'll excuse me, I think that tea is calling my name.

( He makes his way to the table, taking only a moment to study the man's features.

Strong jaw, perhaps clenched a little too tight. Finely sculpted brows set a little too hard. Green eyes he takes are a little too stormy.

Handsome, but hardened, and not ordinarily so. His face is too smooth for him to be the bitter type

Ah, so that's it.

He steeps two cups of chamomile and makes his way to the table, strategically placing his chair in a way to block Lewis from prying eyes. He gently sets one in front of the man)

Lovely day isn't it?

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago • edited

Lewis had been so caught up in himself, in holding fast, in trying to tune out the energies of all the people around him without getting lost in deeper echoes, that he only noticed the newcomer's presence when he came to his very table. As if at a distance, he noticed the tea set down...in front of him? His ears heard the voice, but it took his mind a few seconds to catch up and supply the sounds' meaning.

"Ah," he said. A smile crossed his face, half reflex and half genuine, the quaver at the corner betraying his inner disquietude. He came back to the present, to this cheery room, to the person before him. Someone had actually brought him tea. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet. A lovely gesture. And therefore:

"Yes. Lovely." As his focus shifted, he became gradually aware of the other's essence. There was a warmth there. A kind of peace. Soothing. Not at all a threat. Thank God... Comforting, even. Motherly? That was...unexpected.

"Thank you." He went to take the tea at first, but thought better of it and stifled the movement. No sense worrying a stranger.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( Although his eyes don't stray, their corners catch the gesture.

" A little bashful are we?"

He answers with a gentle encouraging smile. )

I hear we're due for a dip in the temperatures soon. Rather smart move for them to host a tea party at this point in the season.

( "it isn't tepid is it? we certainly can't have that"

He takes a sip from his own cup.

"Perfectly hot. Thank goodness." )

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago • edited

"True," he agreed, pitch slightly higher than he would've liked. "Rather fortuitous the birthday girl's so fond of tea." A small chuckle, nerves still jangled but beginning to slowly loosen.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

It's no small wonder she was born in January. The two must have been meant for each other!

With such a variety of blends, you'd at least hope so...

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

"Mmm," he agreed.

He broke eye contact with a wince which stopped his breath, the edges of his upper teeth pressed into his lower lip.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( He tilts his head, smile softening. )

Do you need some help?

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

"Not unless you can help me out of this room," he said under his breath. It was a half-joke at best. His glance stole over to the Narrators for a split-second before returning to... He realized he didn't know the fellow's name. "Sorry, not feeling too well, is all."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( He leans in, voice almost a whisper. ) Would that be an assist or a carry?

( " There's no need for an apology. " )

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Weir's eyes widened, and he looked at him straight on. Was he serious? Yes...yes, it seemed so. Godsend! his flustered mind managed. A way out.

"Assist," he said softly. "Though I may need to lean rather heavily--fair warning."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( The corner of his mouth raises. ) I promise I won't topple over.

( Very subtly, an arm hooks around Lewis's torso in anticipation of the weight shift. )

Ready when you are.

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

He gathered himself, then nodded.

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( Using his own strength, he pulls Lewis up out of of his seat and gives him a moment to adjust his weight before very discreetly guiding him out the door, making sure to shield any signs of disability from the unwitting partygoers. He guides Lewis down the halls and back into....a garden?

Who knew?

At least it's serene. He sets the man down into a bench and sinks down beside him.

Minutes of silence.

A sideways glance. )

Forgive my being forward back there. My name is Doctor Henry Rose and I'm a Psychologist with St. John's. I couldn't help but notice that you needed a little break from the celebration.

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

Lewis was surprised at the lad's strength, but that made it no less welcome. He kept himself focused and let himself be guided.

He sat on the bench for minutes, concentrating on the air and his breath and the smell of greenery. At last, he came to a more even keel, and opened his eyes.

The person beside him spoke.

St. John's... Even after all these years, his mind wanted to find meaning in happenstance. He chuckled inwardly at himself for it, not sure what to make of things. Well, he was only human, after all...

"Thank you," he said simply. "I've never actually encountered a...Narrator before. Didn't know they'd put me in such a state." He shook his head. "Apologies for the trouble. Doctor Hen--Henry Rose, you said." A brief laugh, and a smile. "Doctor Lewis Weir. Transcendental Metaphysicist, among other things."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( The man returns his smile, expression almost...brighter

....Sparkly?

....or was that just the artificial sun gleaming down at them, reflected by all the shining leaves. )

A man of many talents! what a wise principle!

I'm pleased to make your acquaintance Dr. Weir, and I must say that it is an honor to have helped you, certainly no trouble at all!

( He leans his head back against the wall.

A few more moments in sobering silence. )

We can try to control our lives and often have a strong desire to. The surroundings, the people we share our lives with, the events that take place.

If we could, Utopia would be all around us. We'd never face death's uncertainty, never taste heartbreak or anger or defeat, certainly we'd have that well paying promotion and those we seek to woo would be eating out of the palm of our hands.

The truth is that we can never know what is going to happen to us or how we may react to it.

Life is an unending gamble. Whether a Narrator or an overly friendly stranger, we never know what hand we're being dealt.

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago

"Likewise," returned Lewis. "And I'm glad."

Peaceable silence.

"True enough," he concurred. "All we can do is play the hand we're dealt, to the best of our ability. And, as much as I loathe death and heartbreak and defeat, I can't say I'd change my own past. Life--its experiences--make us who we are. To reject them would be to reject my Self, and life, itself. Still," he admitted, turning a relieved smile to Henry, "I'm glad it's now." He glanced about before returning his gaze to Dr. Rose. "And here."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

( If at all possible, the smile grows warmer. )

You're safe and sound with lessons learned.

Another day older, another day wiser. There's no shame in that.

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago • edited

It isn't my safety I'm worried about... came the thought, but he said nothing on that subject. He was grateful Hastie hadn't been at the party. Between Helen's--potentially Hela's--presence, and the unexpected attendance of what can only be trans-dimensional beings, that would have been all I was short of.

He took in a breath and let it out gradually, eyes closed.

He opened them again, well and fully back to his center.

"True enough." He felt the need to go check on Lanyon. See if he was still where he'd seen him last. He'd use whatever newfound wisdom he'd gained this day to see to his safety, to the utmost of his ability, within the confines of fate and the unknown cards it might deal.

"I do feel much better now. And, as such," he apologized, rising, "I'm afraid I must be going. I do hope you enjoy the rest of the party, Dr. Rose. If the tea's taste is the equal of its aroma, you're in for a treat."

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HenryRoseQuartz  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Good luck with the healing. Do make sure you take that tea! It'll do wonders for you.

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Jekyll1886  HenryRoseQuartz • 3 years ago • edited

"Thank you," he replied, with a sincere nod of acknowledgment. "Tea's a marvelous thing indeed." With that, he took his leave.

He did stop off in the kitchen to make a cup for himself, not wishing to risk exposure to the Narrators again.

Too risky, that.

He regretted he wouldn't get the chance to talk to Alice, Silver, or Helen, or speak further with Mz. Hyde, Catt, or Jasper. He rather enjoyed their company. But it was precisely because he cared for them that he absented himself.

Ah, well. At least they were enjoying themselves. And he'd made a new acquaintance. And learned a few things, about both himself and the larger universe. Not a total loss, today.

He finished his tea and left.

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Elaina Hyde  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

\*Elaina looked over from the corner of the room and smiled at the girl. She didn't think she had met her before, but she looked nice.\*

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Silverliné Carew  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( Out of the corner of her eye, the girl notices.

Another cut of her type! what a relief!

She returns the smile in kind. )

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Elaina Hyde  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

\*Elaina hesitated. She needed to do something now... she gave the woman a little wave, unsure if she should just leave her alone\*

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Silverliné Carew  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

( She flashes Elaina a curious lopsided smile.

A moment.

Her wave is mirrored by wiggling fingers. )

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Elaina Hyde  Silverliné Carew • 3 years ago

\*Dang, she waved back. What now? Elaina pretended to awkwardly be interested in the presents, glancing back at her every once in a while\*

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Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago • edited

There was sounds like a crutch hitting the floor with small thuds of footsteps seemingly beside it as Lizzy opened the door and Dreamer walked inside. Lizzy walked in beside her helping her. "Come on let's find you a chair Dreamer"

Dreamer nodded being lead to one of the chairs along the room and sat down out of breath. Lizzy was holding two old containers, never opened but looked YEARS old. She walked over to the pile and sat them down and then returned.

"You know i could of levitated you," Lizzy said.

"I need to get used to walking on my own" Dreamer said smiling at Lizzy.

"I hope Catt likes that, it's enchanted tea, i hope the spells still good, Maria should it should be but i'm not sure." Lizzy said looking concerned. "It's two cans, one from me and one from dreamer"

"I'm sure she will enjoy it" Dreamer said setting the crutch against the wall beside her.

"Sorry i couldn't wear a hat i don't own one," Lizzy said.

"Neither do i" Dreamer said.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Hey Dreamer, hey Lizzy! Thanks for coming!

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Dreamer smiled weakly the walk taking a lot out of her. Lizzy smiled at Mz. Hyde, Lizzy having decided to take up in helping Dreamer around since she sort of just laid in her bed for a while after her coma, walking around on one of her double edged swords in till she found a crutch. Lizzy was helping her get back on her feet with out that physical/ mental restrain.

"No problem!"

"Not like i had anything else planned" Dreamer said grabbing her crutch and standing up.

"You know i should contact that healer Maria knows for you Dreamer, maybe she can come stay at the society while you recover!" Lizzy said.

"You know someone that can help?" Dreamer asked.

Lizzy nodded. "Be right back Mz. Hyde!" She called running off.

Dreamer sighed. "Will i ever return to normal though truly?" She asked looking down as she gripped the crutch.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Of course! You'll be recovered in no time!

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"I need to get used to being at full strength, Lizzy has tried her best but they aren't the greatest. I wish nex was here, she'd be able to help." Dreamer said looking down tears in her eyes. "She would of loved to be here"

((She never did have time to mourn))

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Yeah, I heard about Nex...I'm sorry that she...left.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Dreamer looked away sighing. "The past cannot be helped"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

I know...But as cliched as it sounds...She'll always be with you in your heart....And your head... I mean, Hydes are pretty much the ID having a conciusness.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"But she isn't there anymore, all i have are the memories." Dreamer said.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Because she's become a part of you again!

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Dreamer gave Mz.Hyde a look that said: Don't remind me.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Sorry.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"This is not a time to be sorrowful it's a time to celebrate" Dreamer said as Lizzy returned.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Miss-Dreamerkat • 3 years ago

Right.

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Miss-Dreamerkat  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"She should be here in two to three days!" Lizzy said.

Dreamer smiled.

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Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

\*While Mz.Hyde was organising all the guests, her shoe made a crackling, radio-static noise as a young man's voice sounded from the speaker.\*

Mz. Hyde? Hello, Mz. Hyde? We can't get in. The bed is stuck in the doorway. \*He sighed.\* Could we get a hand please?

\*In the background Catt's voice could be heard telling Sozo not to bother Mz. Hyde.\* We've got this, just have to shift the thing a- oof! \*The radio cut out.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Mz. Hyde quickly takes her shoe off.\*

What bed?!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

\*Crackle.\* She used the money to buy a, some kind of double bed? \*Catt's voice broke through a patch of static, she sounded farther away.\* Sozo stop pestering her!

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(She got a bunch of money and bought a bed?)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Well she and Sozo had been taking turns sleeping on the floor, and the old mattress they had found in an alley. So she bought a bunk bed with new mattresses and bedding!)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Ohhhh. That makes a lot more sense.)

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Catt Hatter  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

(Yeah, it is a weird thing to get otherwise though.)

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Elaina Hyde  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yeah XD)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Lewis overheard the commotion.

"Jasper, it seems the guest of honor could really use your help," he suggested.

(( Jasper Jekyll ))

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Jasper Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Huh?

Ohhhh alright

( Jasper marches back through the room, forgetting that the frame was not designed for her size and promptly wedging herself in tightly.

After several moments of wriggling, she wrenches herself free and makes her way over to Catt Hatter, jumping over the bed in the process. )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Be careful with the bunk bed Jasper!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Aaahhh! \*Catt yelps as the great yellow giant lands next to her. Sozo rolled his eyes.\* P-please, don't do that, whoever you are. J-jasper?

Mz. Hyde, what's going on?

(Jasper Jekyll )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Ummm... I think Jasper is going to help you put the bed in here! Haha!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

That's very nice of her, \*she said, visibly shaken.\* But was the flying leap really necessary?

You get startled by the most common stuff. \*Sozo grumbled.\*

(Jasper Jekyll )

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Would you rather have my boots all over your new mattress?

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

\*Catt's throat clamped shut on any words she might have said to the imposing woman. All she was able to manage was a small noise somewhere between a whimper and a whine as she stared up at her.

Sozo handed the walkie-talkie back to Mz.Hyde.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Sorry about all this, Catt," Lewis apologized as he came through the doorway. "I had simply hoped Jasper would be so kind as to help with the heavy lifting. Beds from this time period are quite sturdy, after all."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Her movements stiff, and almost stuttering, Catt turned to look at him.\* I-indeed. \*Why was she so shook up? Nothing had even happened. Just someone showing up to help move the bunk bed.\* Th-they are, indeed.

(Jasper Jekyll )

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

And it's completely blocking the doorway, if you haven't noticed, so let's move it all inside ( Jasper grabs the bed frames and grapevines over the threshold. )

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

\*Catt just whimpered nervously. She knew the bed was strong, but that woman looked like she could turn it into toothpicks and it wouldn't even be on purpose!

She shuffled over to Lewis, having no idea what to do next.

Sozo just stood there and scowled at Jasper's back.\*

(Jekyll1886 )

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Are you alright, Catt?" he asked softly.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*She nodded, a little too quickly and vigorously.\* Yeah. I'm fine. She just startled me is all.

\*Her arms were crossed, and holding herself tightly. It would be rude to voice her worry over potential damage to the bed.

It was only a bed, after all. She could worry about wasting the gift money inside her own head, but she wouldn't risk saying anything. And this nameless, lingering fear wasn't helping anything either.\*

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

( Although she outwardly displays no emotion, she internally guffaws at Sozo's hyper defensive behavior.

"Like a little guard dog"

Once the frames are set against the wall, she returns for the other components and takes them too. )

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

\*Sozo watched her work. Irritated that she had taken over the job he was supposed to be doing, and at the same time impressed with how easily she was doing it.

Not to be outdone, he grabbed one of the frames and started to haul it to the room.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

@Catt Hatter She has a point!

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Whhyyyyy?)

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Catt Hatter  • 3 years ago

Yeah, the timing's just been off. Every time I went anywhere, it wasn't even close to January twelfth. \*Her attention snapped back to the present like a rubber band and she shook her head.\* Shouldn't we help them?

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"There are already two cooks in this kitchen," he said of the pair before them. "I've a feeling it may be best to stay out of their way."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

You sure? \*It seemed ill mannered to leave in the middle of a project she had started.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Will either of you mind if we leave you to it?" he asked Sozo and Jasper. "You seem to have the situation well in hand."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

We got this. \*Sozo said dismissively, not looking up from the instruction manual.\*

O-oh... Are y- (Oh for Pete's sake! They've got this!) \*A voice interrupted, a voice that usually most people couldn't hear.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

"What the bloody blue blazes--" said Lewis with a start. He looked around for the source of the sound.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Catt also started, mostly at how Lewis had been able to hear the voice too.\*

(Sorry, it's probably weird to have a voice with no face talking to you. Did you want me to be visible?)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"I would appreciate it, yes," he said, vexed as all get-out but trying to keep his composure. He hadn't sensed a presence until the voice had spoken. That simply didn't happen anymore. Not to him.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Keen!) \*Suddenly, a person dropped from the ceiling much like a kid in summer would jump down from a tree. They were wearing purple and orange running shoes, blue jeans, and a baggy olive jacket with sleeves hanging down around their elbows, over a black and white wide-striped t-shirt. Their hair was brown, and in something like a fauxhawk style, the face was somewhere between efeminately masculine, and masculinly feminin.

But most of these details fell by the wayside due to the fact that the out-of-nowhere person, had no eyes on their face. Not even empty sockets, just blank skin that ran smoothly from their eyebrows, down to their cheeks.

They stood and smiled at the two.\*

(Hi Lewis! Hi Catt! Happy birthday!)

\*Catt was too stunned to do more than look confused.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Lewis was frankly taken aback at the lack of eyes, but recovered quickly. The being before him was...

Remarkable, really. Not of this world, yet somehow in it...by will alone? Curiouser and curiouser...

"Hello," he returned with a small but genuine smile. "Nice of you to 'drop in', stranger."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*The person giggled at the pun.\* (The pleasure is all mine! It's delightful to meet you face to most-of-a-face.)

Wh-what? \*Catt didn't know what to think. The voice in her head, or at least one of them, had grown a body and was talking to someone else. In addition to all the world shattering implications this carried, she wasn't sure if she should feel snubbed.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"You've obviously heard of me--and Catt," he said, with a glance to the birthday girl. She didn't look as if she was going to speak, so he continued. "What shall we call you, by the by?"

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Oh dude, you're one of my faves!) \*They said from behind him.\*

Hey! You were in my head first! \*Catt finally protested, rounding on the newcomer.

This only brought another laugh from the stranger.\*

(You've got that backwards hun! But that's hardly important right now. Call me Author!) \*They extended a hand to Lewis while leaning on Catt's shoulder.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

Nice to be liked, I suppose. Compliments from a stranger! What was next?

He returned a hearty handshake.

"Oho, now that's a bit of a tricky business, isn't it?" he asked, thoroughly intrigued. He wasn't entirely inexperienced in the matter. "What's your take on it?"

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

\*Author raised an eyebrow at him.\* (Do you really want to give her an existential crisis for her birthday present? I had something much nicer in mind!) \*They teased.

Catt just stood there looking vexed.\* Would you stop leaning on me?

(Sorry.)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

"Fair point," Weir owned. I'm curious, can you hear my thoughts as well? "Author" wasn't entirely unlike "Narrator", he reasoned, as he recalled his experience with Alicia.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Yup.) \*Author nodded matter of factly.\* (I've gone by that too, but I think "Author" sounds more like a name. So I use that!)

What the green salamanders of Tartarus is going on? \*Catt had just about had enough of being talked around, especially by a voice that used to be a private dialogue in her head.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Images of the Hindenburg and memories of counting cards flew through Lewis's mind. But Catt was upset.

And she oughtn't be. It's her birthday.

A solution occurred to him.

Talk with me some other time?

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Hindenburg? Uh, sure.) \*Author turned to Catt.\* (The larger issues are for another day. For now, I'm here to give you your birthday present!)

\*Author then reached behind Lewis' ear, and pulled out a thin polished cherrywood box. The box was about ten inches long, and four inches wide with a nice set of matching brass hinges and latch.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Thanks.

He wondered what was in the box.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Catt took the offered box and gingerly turned it over.\*

(Go on, open it!) \*Author urged, barely containing their excitement.

Catt hesitantly undid the latch, and opened the lid. Laying in the velvet lining, pinned through the fabric on long needles, were two stylised hat pins.\*

(Or more specifically, Hatt pins!) \*One had a bust of a unicorn on it, and the other looked like the silhouette of a human torso mounted on a spider with the arms and eight legs sticking out to the side.\*

(These are going to come in handy!)

How? My hatt never falls off. \*Catt asked, pulling out the unicorn pin and examining it.\*

(Simple! You take the pin,) \*A blink and Author was holding the unicorn head pin.\* (And stick it to the lining of your Hatt,) \*Author held the Hatt, and pinned the pin to the inside.\* (Then put it back on!)

\*When Author returned the Hatt to her head, Catt was instantly transformed. Hooves tapped at the floor, mane and tail swished frantically as she tried to recover her balance. Being a quadruped wasn't something she had been prepared for.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Lewis was quite frankly amazed. This was miraculous sorcery indeed!

But then, words are a kind of magic, aren't they? he reflected. Just as he could perceive the metaphysical warp and weft of the universe, so too might someone be able to reweave the strands therein. Such a one as Author, for example.

I don't know how Catt feels about it, though. He hoped she was alright with the proceedings.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Having failed to maintain her new balance, Catt Unicorn sat on the floor looking quite confused. This only lasted a moment before she glared at Author and snapped,\* Give me back my fingers or I'll headbut you back to whatever oblivion you came from!

(Sorry!) \*Author said grinning, somewhat sheepishly.\* (I just really wanted to give a demonstration. In order to turn back into yourself, all you need to do is take off your Hatt!) \*They removed the Hatt from Catt's horned head, and she instantly was back to being human. Still sitting on the floor and looking quite put-out.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Lewis watched the interaction in silence. The Society's rumor mill being what it was, he'd heard tales about some strange Hallowe'en happenings which had taken place before his arrival. He looked at the other Hatt pin and wondered...

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*(Yup.) Author's voice chimed in his head as they offered Catt a hand up from the floor, which she took with a scowl.\*

(Sorry, I'm sorry. I just figured this way would be easier so you wouldn't get stressed out by the idea.)

Oh, so now I get to be stressed out by the experience of suddenly having my body changed without permission? I feel violated! \*Catt snatched her Hatt back and removed the pin from the lining. She tucked the pin back in it's box after replacing the Hatt on her head.\* Don't do that again.

(Even if your life depends on it?)

\*Catt just scowled some more.\*

(Okay, okay.) \*Author sighed.\* (Something else you should know about the pins, they can also be used to permanently change any person's form.)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"I assume that's if one puts the Pinn in the Hatt and then places it on said person's head," he surmised.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

(Actually, the permanent change is affected by stabbing the pin through a person's heart and snapping off the charm. While the experience is less than pleasant, it is not by any means fatal.) \*Author spoke like it was completely natural to stab a hat pin into someone's heart. Catt was having questions about this person's psyche.\*

(Although, that other option will work too as a temporary change.)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Good to know. This could come in handy...

"I don't suppose you have any charms that could turn someone into a wee mouse, do you?"

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Author gave him a doubly blank stare, and wrote the idea down for later.\* (Not as of yet, sorry. It's something that she'd have to have been in the past.)

But I've never been a unicorn before. \*Catt pointed out.\*

(Dreamstate forms count. Less traumatising that way.) \*They explained.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Mz. Hyde poked her head through the door.\*

Hey is everything alright out here?

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Ah! Greetings, Mz. Hyde!" He looked from her to Catt and Author and back again. "What say we all have a nice spot of tea, eh?"

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

Yes please, \*Catt said wearily.\* I've had quite enough of, whatever that nonsense was.

\*Author tagged along behind as Catt moved to follow Mz.Hyde out of the basement.\*

(By the way Lewis, how's your foot healing?)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

Lewis looked forward to a nice, strong cup of Assam.

Oh, well enough; I've had worse. And I don't mind the cane, to be honest. Adds a bit of character. Convenient to have a weapon in hand, too, just in case things go sour. London's always been a bit of a rough town. Better safe than sorry.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(Words please. It's not polite in non-telepathic company.) \*Author seemed to have their own ideas about reading thoughts.\* (I did ask the question aloud.)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Did you?" asked Lewis. Damned if I can tell, dearie. He wagered cursing aloud would be deemed impolite.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(I did.) \*They said nonchalantly.\* (And while I wouldn't be offended, other present company might.) \*Author nodded to Catt.\*

(Did you want me to heal your foot?)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Oh," said Weir with a soft smile, "that's good of you, darling--downright good--to offer me that. But I don't think it'll take. You've my sincere thanks, though."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Author shrugged.\* (As you will then. The cane does look good on you by the way.)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

"Thanks." They continued on to the parlor.

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Jasper Jekyll  • 3 years ago • edited

( Jasper continues marching sideways into the basement and sets the materials down. She sets out to make quick work of reassembling it when her hand pauses, hovering over the items.

"How DO you put a-

.... these things together?" )

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

\*Sozo dumped the old bed further up the hall and came back to find the hesitating Jasper.\*

... Looking for the instructions?

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Why, do these....whatever these are have them?

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Probably because most people don't actually know how to assemble beds. \*He knelt down beside her and started rummaging for the instruction book.\*

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

...You mean there aren't people that are made to do this?

( She shakes her head, hands spreading through the wooden pieces and tiny bits. )

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Very few people are made for anything.- Found it. \*He pulled out the manual from the stack of parts.\* And those that are, usually don't know it. I'm an exception.

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Where I come from, everyone has a purpose. From the moment you're made, you're assigned to that purpose ( She glances at the manual and begins the assembly. )

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

That sounds rather limiting. \*Sozo started organising the pieces and parts so they would line up with the manual's instruction sequence.\* Though knowing you're purpose also gives you a stable target to aim for.

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

That's what they were planning.

( Jasper starts picking out the tools and priming them for use. )

Less chaos and more like clockwork with the Pearls doing your grunt work and the Peridots doing the engineering. Leaves time for the REAL muscle to do the important things.

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

Like what? \*He started putting some of the pieces together.\*

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

( She shrugs, setting aside some of the heavier framework and putting them together. )

Like fighting your wars, conquering your colony planets and making it safe for you to grow your Court.

Whatever a Diamond wants.

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

A Diamond? \*He was familiar with the idea of conquest, after all, his home had been subject to it for generations. It wasn't like any of them wanted to learn English, but if they had wanted to keep the trade routs, a compromise had to be made.\*

(And I gotta crash now, goodnight!)

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Jasper Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Oh, your Queen. The gal at the top of the food chain

It makes sense to have a bunch of little people doing little jobs than a few important people doing everything.

( She pounds a screw in with a wooden mallet, emphasizing her next words. )

Easier to dispose of.

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Catt Hatter  Jasper Jekyll • 3 years ago

And easier to replace too. \*He handed her the next piece and set to assembling the other bed frame.\* Keeps things running smoothly if anything goes wrong.

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Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago • edited

(AHHHH!!!! :DDDDD HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATT!!!! Sorry for not being able to RP for so long but here we go! I finally got Alice's attitude worked out and she's ready to play again! [I'll be posting something soon so we can finally clear up all those loose ends.]

Now go help Mz. Hyde! \*pushes Alice in the room\* )

Alice stepped into parlor (top hat on her head) and marveled at the decorations that Mz. Hyde had prepared. "Wow!" She whispered under her breath, amazed by the time and effort that had been placed into celebrating one of the Societies dearest lodgers. In her hands was a small box, plainly wrapped with a ribbon tied around the top.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Alice! Oh, Catt's going to be so happy to see you!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Alice's face lit up when she saw Mz. Hyde, "I do hope I'm not too late! Is there anything I can help with?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

She's not here yet! You are right on time!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Wonderful!!" Alice grinned at this, "Where should I put my gift?" she looked down at the small box in her hand.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

In that chair by the fireplace, please!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Will do! And the decorations are beautiful!" She says walking over the fireplace.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Thanks! Did them myself!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Really?!" She sets the box down among the others, "That's amazing! It doesn't even look like the society anymore!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

You think so?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Oh most definitely!" Truth be told if Alice hadn't already be walking through the Society to get here she would have assumed it was the wrong building.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Well, thank you for your compliments!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Do you know when Catt will be here?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

She should be here any minute now!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Excellent!" Alice smiled.

((Is there anything else you want to do?))

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Would you like some tea?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Yes please!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

What kind?

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Orange Pecot, please! It was the first tea Catt and I had together!" She smiles at the memory.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Aw! Your first tea party!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Alice nodded, "It's become one of my favorites since then!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Well, one cup of pecot coming up!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Thank you!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

\*She makes the tea and then hands it to her.\*

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Alice blows on the hot beverage before taking a sip. "Yum! It's perfect!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Thanks, though nobody can make tea like Catt does!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Very true!" She takes another sip of the tea and smiles, enjoying the memories it holds before readdressing Mz. Hyde, "So what's your favorite kind of tea?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

I like peach and really any kind of fruity tea.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Alice nods, taking another sip of the tea, and filing this information away for a later time...maybe a later tea party! Her eyes smile at the thought.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

Nothing like Catts tea though, she has a real talent in brewery!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Oh very much so! I bet she's been doing it for most of her life!"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

I bet she has too!

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Alice pondered this comment for a while, sipping the tea. Eventually she spoke up again, a melancholy tone in her voice, "Catt doesn't remember but of her life...does she?"

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

No, except the past four years I think.

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"hm..." She says nodding, and thinking while sipping her tea, "I guess I made the right call with my gift then."

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Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago • edited

\*Alicia was in her room, writing like she's running out of time blueprints for her machine and hoping they would work.\*

(You little butthead, you know there's a party! Get your butt down there and have a little fun.)

\*she sighed.\* I don't want to...

(Go.)

\*she put the paper down and sighed, standing. She didn't have a present... or a hat.\*

(I'm sure it'll be fine. You spent all your money on that stupid machine, and you're from somewhere else, so you don't have a lot of things. They'll understand.)

\*she sighed\* I don't know... but okay... \*she went downstairs and entered the room. She looked tired, her hair was a bit of a mess. She looked around and smiled.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

Alicia! Glad you could come!

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

\*She walked over\* I'm sorry, I don't have a present. Or a hat. I've been busy...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

That's OK, Catt will be so happy you came!

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Oh, really? \*gives her a tired smile\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

Yeah!

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

That's good.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

Would you like some tea?

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, yes please!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

What kind?

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, whatever is easiest. \*she put her arms behind her back, nervous.\* I don't want to be a bother, I already showed up without a hat or a gift...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

Girl, all I have to do is put a bag in a cup and pour water on it. What kind?

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

\*giggles\* um... any green tea. Just choose a random one.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

Jalepeno OK?

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, uh... no, probably not.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Alicia Ghast • 3 years ago

Just checking! Perhaps.... jasmine?

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Alicia Ghast  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Sure!

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Anchestor • 3 years ago

I don't RP, but happy birthday anyways! ^^

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Catt Hatter  Anchestor • 3 years ago

(Thank you! ^^)

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Setae • 3 years ago

(Happy birthday Catt!)

Astrid slinked in through the doors, clutching Catt's present tightly to their chest. It wriggled in their arms and mewed to be let down. Hesitantly, they walked over the chair by the fireplace and put the gift down next to it. It immedially began sniffing the chair, and deciding it smelled irresistably delicious, began to eat it. \*No!\* He picked the creature up again and adjusted the gift tag around its neck. \*I thought we had overcome your unhealthy compulsion!\* he whispered, feeling betrayed. The creature poked his face with a blue tongue in response. Astrid looked around room, wondering if they could make it through the doors unseen, or possibly hide somewhere until the party was over.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Thank you! :D

Catt's not at the party quite yet, so you've got some time. Honestly, I'm very intrigued by the critter with a blue tongue and a taste for furniture! ^u^)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Currently Astrid's considering whether they should kill the little bug, or if its other qualities still makes it worth something as a gift.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(It's a meowing insect with a blue tongue? If it's not a threat to people, Catt wouldn't want to kill it.)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Not exactly. Its pseudo-mammalian. And actually very useful for people, apart from the chair-eating. Astrid's just pissed of at it.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Oh boy! I'm learning new terms and Catt's getting a new pet!

I can't wait to read it's description! :D)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(I hope you'll like it.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(I'm sure we will! Is it this thing? https://acflory.wordpress.c...

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Sorry, the link wont work for me.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Hmm, try this one maybe?)

https://acflory.wordpress.c...

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(It worked. But no, it isnt that creature, though that one is pretty cool.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Sweet, new critter! :D )

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(I'll be happy to present it to you now if you want. Just not sure where. Or is that Mz. Hyde's call?)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(I'm honestly not sure, but we can just start a new thread/chat line in here where Catt can get the thing. And just say it happened sometime in the middle of the present opening.)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Okay. I'll put something up)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Keen!)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Done. Sorry it took so long.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(It's okay, writing takes quite a bit of brain power. Heh, that's unfortunately something I seem to be running low on tonight. So I think I'll be taking tonight off, and be available for almost all of tomorrow! Does that work for you, or can you only be on for tonight?)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(That's totally cool. Also works better with my circadian rhythm :P I'll leave reply for when you come back.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(You sure? I'm not going to be on until tomorrow.

What time is it for you anyway? It's 6:55pm for me.)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Its now 04.15 am here. But it should be allright. And, you know, more fun if both are feeling up to it. Honestly I should really be going to bed aswell at this point.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Dude, why do we do this to ourselves? Staying up so late makes the next day miserable!

Please, sleep well and get plenty of brain rest.

Also, holy cow that's eight hours ahead of me. Yikes!)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Yeah, I know man.

Sleep well to you too. Don't come back untill you're up for it

:P)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Hey, I'm curious. Do you usually stay up so late, or is it a special thing to stay up for RPing across time zones? I, I don't mean to be rude, I'm just kinda worried about your health.)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Not usually, no. But from a combination of weekend and being sick, my sleep schedule has been tossed out the window. I kinda knew I'd have trouble sleeping, so I didn't mind to have something to do. Thanks for your concern, though. It would probably be a good idea if I tried to get some sleep at this point, in all honesty.)

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

(Okay, you have a good sleep and get better soon, alright? See ya on the relative tomorrow?)

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Thanks :) Seeya later.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod • 3 years ago

(Catt Hatter @Jekyll1886)

\*Mz. Hyde led Catt Hatter and Lewis into the parlor, in which the lights were off.\*

Hey Catt, could you turn the light on for me?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Uhh, sure. \*Catt fumbled in the dark for the light switch and flicked it on.

Author did their best to not make any noise that would give away the surprise.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Everyone jumped out from their hiding places as the light came on!\*

SURPRISE!!!~

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

SURPRISE!!!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

\*Catt froze, her mind taking a moment to comprehend the sudden overwhelming amount of visual and auditory stimulus. The corner of her mouth twitched.\*

What? \*She finally said, half laughing.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Happy birthday Catt! This is all for you!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

F-for me? \*She stammered, this was quite the surprise, in more ways than one too!\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Uh-huh! \*She nods her head with a big grin on her face.\*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Everyone, showed up... \*Catt swallowed, tears filling her eyes and a shy smile spreading across her face.\* For my birthday?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Of course! We all love you Catt!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I, I-! \*She buried her face in her hands, happy and embarrassed and touched all at once\*

(Come on girl, Have a good time with everyone!)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

What do you want to do first?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

I, I dunno! There's so much! \*Too much, she didn't even know where to start!

And meanwhile Author was just surprised that Mz. Hyde hadn't commented on their physical presence.\*

(Maybe some tea and a snack?) \*They suggested.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

That's a good idea....whoever you are!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Thanks! But do you mean to say you don't recognise my voice, Mz. Hyde?) \*Author asked with a cheeky smile.\*

Why are you still here? \*Catt asked, less than thrilled.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Yeah, and tell your friend that she's paying my medical bill if I get a concussion from that rock!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Let me see your eyes for a second.) \*Author stepped up to her and leaned down to look into her eyes, despite not having any themselves.\* (You should be okay, and I can take care of the bruise if you like?)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I don't trust you.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Fair enough. Is that a no?) \*Author said, taking it in easy stride.\* (I did try to stop her from dropping it y'know.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Oh REALLY?

^She really did!^

OH GAWD NOT YOU!

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh, heavens! Another one?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

^Bitch please! I am THE one!^

MAKE THEM GO AWAY LEWIS!!!

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"You seem to be putting Mz. Hyde out, THE one."

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

(Yes, isn't one Narrator enough of an imbalance for this party?) \*Author asked in a jesting tone.\* (At least make yourself visible!)

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Lewis shrugged.

"You could always compare notes..." he suggested with an impish grin.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

^Yessss I just love torturing this partially human doll-woman!^

YOU ARE GOING TO RUIN EVERYTHING!!!

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Don't all authors? Otherwise, there'd be no story." So they assume, anyhow...

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

^All conflict comes from some sort of pain. Without it, why would anyone even read the book?^

\*Mz. Hyde at this point is just making angry Hyde noises.\*

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

(That's why we usually go by the title of "Narrators," Lewis. That way we might just be telling the story of a nearby realm, instead of causing it.)

\*Catt hurried over to comfort her friend, completely ignoring the Narrators.\* Mz.Hyde, there is nothing that could ruin this! It's my first party, and everyone is here! You're here!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

^Ah, but I am the Moderator!^ Jekyll1886

Really?

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

"Worlds upon worlds, my dears. Worlds upon worlds. In them and through them, within them and beyond them, and yet still limited, as all things must be." He gaze looked far, far away. Lost a moment, he winced briefly.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

^Does anybody here get what this guy's saying?!^ @Catt Hatter

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Don't mind him, he's just talking about the nature of the universe. Bit of a heavy topic for a birthday party in my opinion.)

On that, we can agree. \*Catt said tersely.\* Now can you both go do something, else with someone else? This is making my head spin.

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Thank you, Catt, yes," he said, relieved and grateful and somewhat shaken.

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Seriously! You're crashing the party! Catt, you want to open your presents?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

(Fine, fine. I'm needed elsewhere, call if you need anything!) \*Author wandered off to the buffet table and was lost from sight.\*

P-presents? I get a party, and presents?? \*Catt asked in disbelief.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Of course!

\*She leads Catt over to the chair and the pile of presents!\*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

This, this is all too much! I-I can't! \*She couldn't stop the happy tears from making their way over the rim of her eyes. She allowed herself to be lead over to the chair and had a seat. But she didn't let go of Mz. Hyde, and instead pulled her into a tearful hug.\*

Thank you!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Aw! Catt!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

This- this is the best day ever! \*She said between sniffling gasps, not letting go of her friend.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Easy, you're shaking!

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Jekyll1886  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Lewis would've loved to have been happy for Catt and Mz. Hyde, but in truth, his mind was elsewhere. He'd settled himself on a chair just after thanking Catt for sending the Narrators away, and hadn't even waited on acknowledgement. Something was deeply wrong with him.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

R-really! This means so much! \*Catt squeezed tighter.\* Thank you! Gracias! Arigatou gozaimasu!

(Ignore the previous one! I responded to the wrong comment by mistake! Sorry!)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

You are very welcome! Now, which present do you want to open first?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

I, I don't know. \*She said, sniffling.\* Could you maybe just hand me one?

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

How about this one from Lewis?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Sure! \*Catt took the offered box and pulled at the green ribbon to open the wrapping.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Inside was a hinged, wooden box. It was carved in an intricate, abstract manner, the overall style reminiscent of South Asia. Lifting the lid, one would find several drawstring pouches inside, each with a paisley pattern of a different color: red, black, green, white, orange, purple, yellow, blue. Each contained a foil pouch with a different type of tea: rooibos, Assam, green, white, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, traditional chai, and plain Ceylon, the labels hand-embroidered in English.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

\*Catt marveled at the box and its contents, turning over each pouch and brushing her fingers over the writing.\* This is amazing, thank you Lewis! \*She turned to thank Lewis, but she couldn't see him anywhere.Where'd he go? she wondered, concern tracing lines on her forehead as she scanned the room.\*

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Catt Hatter  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Mz.Hyde )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

That's a cool present! Which one would you like to open next?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Um, how about that one? \*She pointed to a small box, plainly wrapped with a ribbon tied around the top.\*

(Hyde without a Jekyll Catt's about to open Alice's present!)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(AHHH!!! I'm so sorry but I'm not on a good computer to type out what I had planned!! Plus the wifi's wonky. XP either Monday night or Tuesday I could do it! I'm so sorry!!)

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Don't panic! The discussion is open until Thursday, we've got time! Plus I'm thinking another exchange has to happen where Mz.Hyde actually hands Catt the present before the contents can be described.)

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

(Oh whew! Thank you and I'm sorry for the incovience!)

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

(No worries! I think Mz. Hyde already went to bed. Don't forget I think it's your turn for the pre-update Journal this week.)

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Alright!

\*She hands her the next present.\*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Thanks! \*Catt dug her fingers into the wrapping and pulled it open.\*

(Hyde without a Jekyll And that's the cue for the contents, on tomorrow! Sorry about all the back-and-forthing.)

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Catt Hatter  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

The box contained three items. On top there was a worn piece of paper with the following message scrawled on top of it:

You never know what might exist, all fairy tales have their roots in truth after all.

--Alice

Under the card was a small book of fairy tales. It was well loved and had seen better days yet the words and pictures with in it were still as clear and crisp as when it was first printed.

However it was the thing at the bottom of the box that gained the most attention. A small folded fabric cushioned the base. It was familiar to Catt yet the lighting made it hard to tell exactly why and what the garment was.

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Catt Hatter  Hyde without a Jekyll • 3 years ago

\*Catt set the new book on her lap and curiously pulled the folded fabric out of the box, letting it fall open as she lifted.\*

My, jacket? \*She asked confused.\*

(Mz.Hyde )

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Hyde without a Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It was indeed her jacket and in pristine condition too. Washed, pressed, folded, etc. All the little nicked seams were patched up and the fabric was soft and supple. It was as good as new--no it was better than new.

(Mz.Hyde )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

Huh? Did you lose it?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Uh, yeah. It was missing ever since... since... \*She couldn't remember when she'd lost track of it. Weird, she usually kept better track of her experiments. Well Alice had found it, and restored it quite wonderfully too! Maybe she would know?

Catt looked around, but didn't see Alice anywhere. Oh well, she made a mental not to ask her later.\*

Since, sometime before the head surgery thing I guess. Great to have it back though, and in such good condition! Feel how soft it is now!

\*She held the jacket out for Mz. Hyde to touch.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Oooo!~ That's some impressive fabric softener!~

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Yeah! We should as Alice where she got it so we can get Rachel some!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

That would feel great! Think of all the sheets and curtains feeling like this!! MMMMM!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Heh, just don't go stealing the drapes to make more clothes, okay? \*Catt laughed.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Hey, that was a one-time thing! And that fabric was PERFECT!!!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

It was, wasn't it? And it did look much better as a dress!

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

It wasn't too thick, nor too thin!

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

It flowed nicely too! \*Catt's eyes wandered back to the presents still waiting to be opened, without her permission.\*

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

What would you like to open next?

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

Um, how about that one? \*She pointed at a silver package with purple stripes.\*

(@DeathMurder\_JH )

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Mz.Hyde Mod  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Okay!

\*She hands her the present.\*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago • edited

Thanks! \*Catt found the edge and pulled the package open.\*

(@DeathMurder\_JH Mind describing the contents, or should we just make something up?)

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

(Those sound perfect! Catt actually really likes antiques, history, and gemstones. Or anything with a bit of a story to it! )

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago • edited

(Keen! Did you want to describe it in your own words for the archive? This is also a good chance to have your character interact with Catt and be thanked for the gift!)

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

Oh, thank you! I'm sure I will! \*She glanced at the present's label.\* Mattias, it's very considerate of you! Especially since I don't believe we have met before. If we have and I just don't remember, I hope you'll accept my sincerest apologies. I've been, recovering from a head injury. \*Catt gave her own sheepish smile that mirrored Mattias'\*

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

\*Nah, I only got shot by the darker half of one of my friends. Catt thought.\*

Oh I'm quite alright now, the last surgery was back in November. In any case, it's a pleasure to meet you! \*She held out her one hand for a handshake, the other resting on the lid of the box, as yet unopened.\*

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago • edited

Thank you, I'll be sure to keep that in mind! \*She returned her attention to her gift, and pulled open the lid.\*

(Cue present description/explanation!)

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Catt Hatter  Guest • 3 years ago

(Don't worry about it. I didn't sleep last night, so I'm probably slow too.)

\*She carefully picked up each piece and examined it, amazed at all the detail put into the flowers and the craftsmanship of the necklace.\*

It's beautiful! They're beautiful! Thank you! Thank you so much!

\*She would have given Mattias a hug, but she was pinned under the tea set and didn't want to risk sending it to the floor. She beamed up at him instead.\*

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

R-really! This means so much! \*Catt squeezed tighter.\* Thank you! Gracias! Arigatou gozaimasu!

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"What kind would you like, love?" asked Lewis.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago

Uh, um, C-chamomile? \*All these people, all here for her, the idea made her dizzy.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Certainly." He made the tea with care, keeping an eye on the time and letting it steep just...so.

"Here you are, Catt," he said upon his return.

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Catt Hatter  Jekyll1886 • 3 years ago • edited

Thank you. \*She gently took the cup and breathed in the fragrance before sipping it. It was the best cup of tea she had ever tasted, and her shoulders visibly relaxed.

Across the room a bit, Mz. Hyde was yelling about something.\*

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Weir relaxed, too, seeing Catt more at ease.

"My pleasure."

Then Mz. Hyde caught his attention.

"My apologies, I do believe duty calls..." he said, leaving only reluctantly.

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Jekyll1886  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

"Happy birthday, Catt," said Lewis, smile wide.

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Catt Hatter  Mz.Hyde • 3 years ago

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Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

\*After the party had settled down a little, following the birthday girls arrival, and people began to chat and snack and mingle, Helen timidly approached the now closed door of the parlor, pausing to listen to the festivities inside. In her arms was a wrapped box of decent size, decorated with a lopsided bow and a small tag reading "To my friend, Catt", and she hugged it to her chest as she raised one hand to knock on the door, hesitating just before her knuckles reached its wooden surface. She had made a deal with the devil, her own devil, to get to this point, to stay in control... What if it wasn't worth it...? The thought made her pale and she began to set the gift down, her stomach tying itself in knots. Perhaps it would be best if someone else found it and gave it to Catt. She couldn't face everyone, not now...\*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Hey Helen.) \*Author said, stepping up behind her.\* (You know, she'd really like to see you. She's noticed you're not there.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Helen jumped and spun around, her eyes wide as she clutched her chest.\* Y-You s-startled m-me... w-who...? \*Her voice shook with each word then trappered off, sucking in a sudden breath as she realized the person before her had no eyes, not even sockets, just smooth skin.\*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Call me Author.) \*They said, smiling and offering a handshake.\* (Sorry about the eyes, would you rather not see?)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I-I... \*She stuttered then grasped the hand Author held out with her own, her other hand still clutched to her chest.\* N-No, you just... surprised, m-me that's all... I'm Helen... but you a-already seem to know me... \*Her cheeks began to flush with embarrassment, fearing she had offended the possibly new Lodger.\*

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Yes, you're a valued friend of Catt's.) \*Author nodded, doing their best to make Helen comfortable. (I won't be offended if you stare by the way. It's only to be expected when something that noticeable is missing.) \*They joked, pointing to their missing eyes.\*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*She pulled her hand away, managing a nervous smile in attempt to show some semblance of normalcy\* Well, I've never been good at making eye contact anyways so I suppose it makes my job a little easier... \*She suddenly seemed to become much more interested in the floor, her arms wrapping around herself and her eyes downcast.\* Are you going to make me go in there...?

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(I did promise that I would.) \*They bent down to pick up the present, and held it out to her.\* (She really misses you.)

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

I know... I miss her too... Her and everyone else... Elaina must be so lonely... \*She let out a soft sigh then accepted the present, fiddling with the bow. Finally, she met Authors gaze with a new firmness in her eyes. Or at least, what she though was Authors gaze.\* Alright, then. I'll go in after you.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Thank you, that's very brave.) \*Author opened the door and offered Helen an arm.\*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*After a moments hesitation, Helen took a deep, shaky breath and braced herself for whatever was to come as she hooked arms with Author.\* If that's what you call this...

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

(Doing something even though you're scared is the very definition of courage.) \*They walked into the room and Helen saw Catt sitting by the fire enjoying a fresh cup of chamomile. (Her fourth one that afternoon.)\*

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Her face lit up at the sight of Catt, her previous doubts and worries fading at the sight of her friend so content. Without thinking, she pulled away from Author and nearly ran to Catt's side, offering the gift to her along with the widest smile she has had for months, tears welling in her eyes.\* H-Happy birthday, Catt!

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

Helen!? \*Catt shot up out of the chair and wrapped her arms around her long absent friend, careful to catch the present so it didn't get crushed.\* Helen it's so good to see you!

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Helen Jekyll  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Helen hugged her back tightly, almost too tight, having trouble believing that this was all real...\* It's so good to see you to! You have no idea how much I missed you! It's been aching inside of me ever since I last lost control... \*Her voice quieted but she quickly used a more cheerful tone, not wanting to spoil the fun.\* I really hope you like your gift, I wrapped it myself.

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Catt Hatter  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I'm sure I'll love whatever it is, but the best gift is that I get to see you again! And so does Elaina, and Mz. Hyde, and everyone! We've all missed you! \*Catt didn't want to let go of the hug, they were past due for more hugs anyway.\*

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Elaina Hyde  • 3 years ago

I've kind of been staying out of everything, really...

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Helen Jekyll  Elaina Hyde • 3 years ago

Oh? Well, a least you've been safe... \*She pressed her forehead against Elaina's, blushing bright.\*

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Elaina Hyde  Helen Jekyll • 3 years ago

I missed you... I love you...

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Setae • 3 years ago

A small creature scuttled across the floor towards the chair by the fireplace. It looked like a stocky lizard with an otter's head and red-stribed fur. Its whiskers pointed straight forward and its green eyes were fixed on the delectable furniture, completely ignoring everything else going on around it. It was about to sink its teeth into the right corner, when it suddenly registered a pair of feet next to it. Feeling that an animal this close to its food couldn't go uinvestigated, it immedially began sniffing and tasting it with its tongue. It rose up on its hind legs and put its broad shovel-like front paws on Catt's knees. The gift tag around its neck read: 'Happy Birthday Catt! From Astrid.'

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Bha! \*Catt exclaimed, startled by the sudden contact.\* Uh, hello. And what might you be? \*She read the tag.\* Besides my, present? \*She looked around hoping to see where Astrid was while her hands scratched at the creature's head.\*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*The creature chirped and jumped all the way up on Catt's lap, eagerly sniffing her face. It licked her ear with its bright blue tongue, leaving a tingling sensation on her skin. All the way back in the darkest corner of the room, Astrid fell out of a cubbard. He looked dazed around the room, 'til his eyes fell upon Catt, sitting in her chair of honor with the defective birthday gift.\* Ohoh no.\* he muttered and planted his face on the floor.\*

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

D'oof! \*Catt giggled at the sniffling and the tingle, although the sensation did give her pause. Not catching sight of them, she decided to call out instead.\* Astrid! Where are you?

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Astrid slowly got up from the floor, eyes closed and hands clenched into fists.\* Here. Hi Catt. Happy birthday.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

There you are, hi! \*She called, trying to speak around the snuffling creature.\* Thank you for the, um, whatever this is. It's really cute! Should I be worried about it licking me?

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Astrid walked over stifly, looking down on the ground.\* You might grow a little extra hair on the spot it licks. Otherwise it's harmless really. But, ah, you werent supposed to have it.\* he mumbled.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Oh, really? \*Extra hair, oh boy. That didn't sound appealing.\* Did someone else put the tag on it as a prank?

\*She turned the fuzzy critter so it was sitting sideways on her lap. That way it couldn't lick her face, last thing she wanted was a beard.\*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Astrid rubbed his neck\* Not exactly. I did mean to give it to you as a present. It's just, I don't think you want it. He has many useful qualities as a pet. It's just that he eats chairs. \*he gestured towards the holes in the side of Catt's chair.\* Probably he still eats most kinds of furniture.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Oh gracious! \*She quickly, but gently pulled the creature up and away from the arm of the chair, which now sported a new hole. She thought for a moment.\* How's his immune system? People throw out furniture all the time, if he's equipped for it I could use that.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Um, yeah, his immune system should be able to handle that. Its able to handle pretty much everything. But he goes through it pretty fast. Just a warning. And if he gets a taste for something, he's very persistant in getting it. So that chair there can never be in the same room as him again.\* he looked a bit anxious at Catt.\* Can you put up with that?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Well, it's not my chair so I think so. \*She'd have to come back later to patch up the holes.\* You mentioned he had "useful qualities as a pet." What did you mean by that?

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Well, aside from providing you with an extra coat of hair, \*he pointed to the creature licking Catt's hand.\* He can track down objects buried in the ground from miles away, and he'll help you dig them up. Plus, if you like eggs with your morning tea, he lays two or three every morning. Just be careful not to eat the shells.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

\*Catt quickly pulled her hand out of reach of the blue tongue and tried to wipe the saliva off onto the chair's arm.\* Uh, so he's kinda like a platypus? Do the eggs taste like regular chicken eggs? \*And wouldn't that make him a "she?" She wondered.\*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

Technically, he is a reptile. A cynodont. From the caves down in France. There are some rather rare minerals in his skeleton and eggs because of that. It makes the eggs taste a bit peppery. And eating the shells poisons you slowly overtime.

Though not too slow. \*Astrid muttered under his breath.\*

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Wow, \*she couldn't tell if the tingle in her had was from the saliva, or from rubbing her hand so hard on the chair.\* Fortunately I like salt and pepper on my eggs, and am not in the habit of eating eggshells in general. Thank you for the forewarning though!

What a fascinating creature you are. \*Catt scratched at the creature's neck fur softly.\* I should probably name you, huh?

\*She thought for a bit before turning back to Astrid.\* What kind of creature did you say he was?

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*The animal nuzzled her hand and made itself comfortable on her lab. She had found a good spot to scratch. Astrid made a small smile of relief.\* A cynodont. \*he replied.\* A mammal-like reptile. They were thought to be extinct, but some of them survived down in the hollow-earth pockets deep underground. They've evolved in a rather unique way down there. Do you have a name in mind for something like that?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

\*Catt smiled at the relaxing oddity.\* I had been thinking "Simon" for the alliteration, but it sounds a bit plain for a creature that impressive.

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Astrid grinned.\* Impressive maybe, but that doesn't stop him from being an annoying little brat that won't keep a proper diet. Besides, I think that's a fine name. He certainly won't mind being called Simon.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

You sure? \*She looked down at her newest pet.\* You think you'd like to be "Simon the Cynodont?"

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*The cynodont made a low clucking sound in response. It was ambiguous whether that was an affirmative, a negative, or a demand for something to eat if it couldn't have the chair. Astrid shrugged.\* It sounds better than all the names I've called him within the last few hours.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago • edited

I'm guessing "annoying little brat" is among some of the nicer ones, isn't it? \*Catt asked with a smirk. She reached into her hatt and hoped that luck would be on her side. A moment later she pulled out a chair leg with some tan upholstery still attached. She held the broken piece of furniture for Simon to take.\*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

\*Simon sat up and took the chair leg between his front paws. He sniffed it over, then began to gnaw on it like a chicken bone, making small satisfied noices. Astrid looked nonplussed at Catt's hat.\* Ahm, yeah, that's probably the only one you can say out loud. Nice hat you've got there. I had no idea you kept chair legs in it.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Honestly, it was mostly luck. Or, maybe devine providence. \*She said with a shrug.\* It has all sorts of eclectic things in it. But I've been warned to be careful what I take out, and let in. Not entirely sure why, they said it was something to do with "residual memories" and the "psychological essence of valued objects."

It doesn't really make much sense to me, but hey! I'd be happy to show you the room sometime!

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Oh, yeah, sure, if you think it's safe, I mean.

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

Has been so far, don't see why it would change. \*She thought a bit.\* Actually it's the safest place I think, something about it being built for protection.

\*Simon snarfed as he chewed on the leg, which was now well marked by his gnawing.\*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago • edited

\*Astrid looked at Simon with slight disdain, then back at Catt.\* Oh well then, I'd love to see it. But do you mind me asking, who are 'they'? Did they make your hat? Is it magic or just science so advanced that it's indistinguishable from magic?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

"They" would be Author. Some transdimensional being I think. They've been following me around, usually as a voice I can overhear, but today, they decided to show up for my birthday. They literally showed themselves, with a body and everything!

\*Even though it was missing a piece. She thought.\* They were with me when I arrived. Maybe you saw them?

\*Catt took a glance around the room, scanning for Author. The Narrator in question however, had left the party after accidentally giving a certain waist-coated individual a near existential breakdown, and was quietly making sure the story went as it was supposed to.

Simon kept enjoying his snack.\*

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Setae  Catt Hatter • 3 years ago

Okaay. \*A transdimensional partly ethereal being that appeared as voice inside someones head. Nah, it wasn't too outside the realm of things he expected might exist.\* I'm afraid I was, in the closet at the time. Didn't get a chance to see them. Are they a pleasant persona over all?

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Catt Hatter  Setae • 3 years ago

\*Catt laughed.\* That depends on what you consider pleasant! Personally, I find them a bit annoying. Especially when they start trying to plan when they think I can't hear them. \*She paused a moment, looking thoughtful.\* Though, sometimes it comes in handy.

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Tairais • 3 years ago • edited

(( Tairais steps out of the shadows, leaving a card from Richard on a nearby tea-table, trusting it would find its way into Catt's hands one way or another.

Well, in fairness, it's not exactly from Richard. It was from them, who know Richard's thoughts better than the man himself does, but it was written it as if from his hands. It would do while the man himself was panicking in the infirmary. Poor soul. They smother a tell-tale chuckle behind their fist.

On the card itself is a little sketch of a teacup [Which the author will add a picture of when it's not so late in their world] holding some sprigs of lavender. It looks to be hand-drawn, with great care put into each and every stroke. The lettering inside is just as careful, written in elegant script with a fountain pen.

"Mio caro amico, Catt.

A very happy birthday to you. I hope the day finds you in better spirits than I find myself, currently, though I do confess that is not difficult, at present. I detest not being able to move, but that is no subject for such a cheerful day!

I have little I can offer in the way of gifts, save for trinkets I cannot currently give you, but if there is anything you wish to ask of me, I will do my utmost to ensure I fulfill your request to the best of my ability.

It would be remiss of me not to mention how much I hope we can have more chances for conversation in the future, as I am quite fond of your company. As it is, I leave you with my well-wishes and hopes of your good fortune.

May the wind be beneath your wings to carry you towards a bright future.

Forever yours,

Doctor Richard Prince."

Remembering the words, they sigh and hope they got Richard's emotions across correctly. Only time would tell, though. They stifled a laugh at that too, Tairais meaning time and whatnot.

With a final glance around the room, they smile and stride backwards into the shadows they had emerged from, leaving nothing behind but the faint smell of books and the quiet echos of hooves clicking across marble tile.

[I noticed narrators were popping in and out of existence and attempted my hand at narrating... myself? It's weird, let's just go with it. Happy birthday to Catt, here's hoping we can start working on developing their friendship sooner rather than later!] ))

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Catt Hatter  Tairais • 3 years ago • edited

\*Catt thought she heard someone snicker, but when she turned to look, all she saw was an envelope with her name on it resting on the table nearest an oddly dark corner. She picked up the letter and read it through.

Richard Prince... Richard, Prince... The name was so familiar, Doctor Richard Prince... Oh him! She had given him some quartz from her collection a while back, and maybe she'd talked with him during the missing time in her memory? In any case, he sounded quite unhappy about being stuck as he was.

After the party was over, and the clean-up had been seen to, Catt headed to her room and stepped through one of her Time Creases.

A week earlier, she walked into the infirmary with a ready kettle of tea for her friend. The letter tucked nicely into her, now returned jacket pocket.\*

([Nice to see you making an appearance! Or, hear you, rather. ^-^ Thank you for the well wishes, and I hope their friendship goes well too! ])

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