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@dr\_helen\_jekyll a year ago

No one was quite sure who first came up with the idea of heading to the beach.

People often say that “Great minds think alike”, and surely that had to be true here, for it seemed a vast majority of the Society had decided to head down to the warm sand to enjoy the ocean and sun all at once, and what greater minds could there be than that of the ever-innovating Lodgers?

There was to be a large, but casual get-together, with no host and each person bringing what they wished for themselves and contributing what they were willing to share.

With no single individual in charge, everyone would be responsible solely for themselves, thus everyone would be allowed the chance to relax.

And, now that the idea had sparked and spread it way throughout the building... all they had to do was bring it to life.

((Hey there, everyone! :D I just thought I’d put this up as a fun option for people to hop in on—Basically, anyone who wants to come to the beach can go for some good old fashioned fluff!

There’s not gonna be anyone really hosting/in charge of the party, so people can bring their own snacks and things, which can be placed on a collective table if they’re the sharing type.

I only ask that people please try and avoid too much drama if at all possible, as this is meant to help characters unwind. XDX

Anyways, have fun, and make as many threads as you wish! :D))

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Tairais • a year ago

Charricthran didn't much like the sun.

Richard did.

Charricthran didn't much care for large crowds of people.

Richard did.

Charricthran didn't enjoy the sound of seagulls, at all.

Richard did.

This was how Charricthran found himself perched on Richard's shoulder while the kid took a leisurely stroll down the beach, absentmindedly picking up a seashell or two on the way. He had to admit that the sea breeze over his feathers was nice, but only if he put the knowledge of salt-stiff feathers in the future from his mind.

In short, Richard was thoroughly enjoying himself while Charricthran... tolerated. At least the kid had brought a parasol.

"Lighten up, yes? You act as if the likelihood of all things ending will increase the further you spend your time here."

"Well with such a ringin' endorsement, how could I possibly keep my sullen mood? 'Sides, you're not the one that'll melt in broad fraggin' daylight. Try explainin' tha' ta some of the stick-tight buggers."

Richard chuckled.

"I would rather imagine that we would get stuck on the topic of my talking to a raven. They may feel the need to rid themselves of a witch."

"Oh, so's should I jus' deprive ya o' my charmin' wit and zip this trap shut, lock an' key?"

Richard was perhaps one of the only people who could remain unfazed by a raven's beak parting to reveal a zipper that promptly zipped itself shut with a smirk.

"Oh dear. Whatever shall I do without my dear friend to spare my from the trials of this lovely weather and the smell of ocean breeze?"

The sound of an indignant squawk, followed by laughter the sound of windchimes and breaking crystal, rivaled the gulls themselves in terms of sheer volume as the light breeze carried their joy down the beach.

(( Have an art, since the dudes are At Peace... Feel free to come say hi, too :D ))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

(May the girls come and say hi, Tai? Rose has been trying to apologise to those who met her during the time she was feeling down and not herself, and I believe Char was one of those people. X3)

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

(( Sure! ... Not sure if either of them have seen Char as a bird proper-like before, so this'll be interesting XD ))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

(Well I do believe Rose has met Richard before, so yeah. Is it okay if Rose attempts to hug Richard when she spots him? :3)

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

(( Attempts, sure ^^ ))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

(Will Richard just step aside and let Rose fall upon the sand in comedic fashion? If so, go for it. X3)

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

(( XD Not so much, he's just not much fond of touch and will probably stand there like a lump ))

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

(Okie dokie, Tai! I'll send you my reply now! X3)

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

But as Richard walked along the beach, two fellow lodgers were walking in the opposite direction quite a distance away from him and the mysterious bird upon his shoulder.

It was two women, one in a sleeveless shirt, shorts and sandles and the other in similar clothes, though with a green bikini bra and panties underneath for swimming. They walked side by side with one another, holding hands as the cool breeze caressed through their hair and the sun shone upon them.

"Please can I go in the water!" The young blonde begged, her emerald eyes sparkling in the sunlight.

But the older woman just shook her head.

"At least enjoy the sun for a bit longer, Rose. You've been indoors for so long." She calmly retorted, the two woman unknowingly passing by Richard as she spoke.

Rose pouted and looked around, head turning and eyes glancing from here to there...until she suddenly spotted a familiar figure walking in the opposite direction behind them.

She stopped and hastily pulled on the older woman's hand, grabbing her attention.

"Jamie look! It's Richard! Hi Richard!" Rose exclaimed, waving her hand while the older woman stared at the man, puzzled. Who was this Richard fellow?

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Richard blinked with surprise and turned to look over his shoulder, slipping his handful of shells into one of his pockets, lest he find himself in need of a free hand.

It took him a moment to recognize the voice, particularly since the edge of his parasol was blocking most of the figures from view, but he eventually realized it was Rose. He raised his hand slightly and offered a small wave, noting that Charricthran had fallen silent and was watching intently.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

And at seeing Richard wave back at them, Rose let go of Jamie's hand and ran towards the other lodger; arms outstretched and a smile upon her face, while her lover ran behind the young blonde, in case something went wrong.

Once Rose had reached Richard, she stopped in front of him and hugged him happily.

"It's good to see you again, Richard!" The young blonde shouted upto the taller lodger.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Charricthran had to flap his wings rather insistently in order to stay perched on Richard's shoulder as he stiffened in surprise. After a moment, he chuckled and wrapped his free arm around Rose's shoulders for a quick hug.

"'Tis good to see you as well, Rose! Are you enjoying the lovely weather, the same as I?"

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

"Yeah, it's great!" The young blonde exclaimed, smiling up at Richard, while Jamie watched on with a puzzled expression upon her face.

But a second later, Rose turned her head slightly...and noticed the mysterious bird on Richard's shoulder; a small gasp leaving her lips and an amazed glimmer coming to her emerald eyes, before she pulled back and pointed at the bird.

"Is that your bird, Richard? He's so pretty." The young blonde softly and curiously uttered.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Charricthran's feathers puffed up in a decidedly pleased manner.

Richard chuckled.

"He is his own bird, but he does like to keep me company when it pleases him."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

"Wow! Can I pet him, Richard?" The young blonde uttered, her eyes fixed upon the bird. The feathers kind of reminded her of Charrithran's clothes.

Jamie simply let out a quiet sigh and smiled. Of course she wanted to pet the bird.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago • edited

Richard looked at Charricthran, still puffed with smug pride.

"He certainly does not appear opposed."

Shifting his parasol to his other hand, he stretched out his arm so that Charricthran could alight upon it. Charricthran did so, peering up at Rose with expectant, beady eyes.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

The young blonde's eyes lit up with joy and she quickly began caressing and petting the bird's head, smiling happily, while Jamie stepped closer and addressed Richard.

"We've never met before. The name's Jamie." The brunette calmly uttered, hands deep in her short pockets as she spoke.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Richard nodded, as dignified as one could be while holding an affectionate raven at the end of his arm.

"As I have no doubt you heard, I am Richard--Doctor Richard Prince. A pleasure to make your acquaintance."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

"So you're another scientist like me and Rosie? That's good to hear." Jamie uttered, relieved. At least she was talking to a another lodger and not a complete stranger.

Rose pouted up at the older woman at that nickname, pausing her petting and caressing for a moment, before bringing her attention back to the pretty raven.

Jamie simply chuckled in amusement at her.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

"Indeed. I am... familiar with Doctor Knowles' work to an extent. My own expertise runs in the study and use of... intriguing metals and crystals, particularly as to how they can be used for the creation and augmentation of certain weapons and prostheses."

He paused, chuckled, and then added, "Among other things. I am a man who hates being bored."

The strain of holding out his arm for an extended period of time was starting to weigh on his shoulder. Richard let out a low, inquisitive whistle to the raven, who promptly looked up from the care being lavished on it. He tilted his head towards Rose with a wry grin, prompting a cheerful "caw!" as he hopped from his arm to her shoulder and proceeded to seek further pats.

At that, Richard returned his attention to Jamie with a sheepish chuckle.

"My apologies. What is it that you study? I am afraid I have not much had the pleasure of being aware to what goes on in the Society for quite some time."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

"Me and Rose study the field of sexology together, though sometimes I have to teach her a thing or two that she didn't know before." Jamie calmly explained to Richard, smiling at him. She didn't enjoy boredom either, but she did think that Richard was a nice and harmless bloke, so she was perfectly happy to talk with him.

Meanwhile, the young blonde smiled at the pretty raven and continued to pet and caress its head, though every so often, she would compliment the raven with a cheerful and sweet tone to her words. It was clear that Rose was definetly acting like herself again.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Richard watched Rose with Charricthran and wondered how much of the display was for show and how much was actual enjoyment. Regardless of the fact, there was a soft smile on his lips as he talked.

"To learn from another is a gift worth cherishing. I have no doubt you learn as much from her as she does you, whether or not that is realized."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

"Oh I know I learn from her. But it's from things outside of our field." The tall brunette retorted, smiling at her lover. She knew that Rose's happiness was true.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Richard tilted and dipped his head in a considering nod, half turning to face the sea.

He thought it odd that he had spent so much time near the sea and never actually waded in.

Another time, perhaps.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

Jamie stared out to the sea as well. The water shimmered and shined beneath the sun's cheerful and warm rays, the sounds of seagulls and waves filling her ears.

"Who's a pretty bird? You are, you are." The young blonde sweetly cooed to the raven, smiling happily, as she used two fingers to caress the raven's feathery back.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Richard stood a silent sentinel to the waves for many more minutes until he cleared his throat somewhat hesitantly.

"I do hate to intrude, but I fear I should rather be going. I worry my recovering health will detain me before much longer."

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

At those words, the young blonde stopped playing with the raven and looked up at Richard; concerned and confused.

"Recovering health?" Rose softly repeated, while Jamie looked at Richard with a similar expression of concern and confusion.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

"A minor work-related accident, that is all. It has left my heart wary to too much strain for the time being. Unfortunately, that does include walks with delightful company."

His expression made it very clear he felt guilt over the whole thing.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

"There's no reason to feel guilty about it, Richard. We can talk more whenever possible." The brunette calmly reassured, smiling at the man, while Rose frowned sadly up at Richard.

She wished that she could help him, but medicine wasn't her forte.

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Tairais  RBDECEPTICON17 • a year ago

Richard nodded gratefully and offered Rose a reassuring smile. Charricthran tilted his head in silent contemplation for a few moments, eventually fluttering back onto his shoulder to give Rose a nod of his own.

Richard chuckled again.

"No need to act the martyr, Kothar. You are welcome to come visit with me the next time."

To the girls, he said.

"I will see you some other time, then. Enjoy the weather, and if you will excuse me?"

With that, Richard turned carefully on his heel and started to make in the general direction of the Society.

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RBDECEPTICON17  Tairais • a year ago

Rose and Jamie waved goodbye to the man, both women wishing that Richard had a good day, before the both of them continue on their way; holding each other's hands, enjoying the sunlight and each other's company.

Eventually, the two lovers saw the other lodgers in the distance. They were most certainly going to have a good day themselves with their other friends.

-The End-

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Jekyll1886 • a year ago • edited

Helen and Lewis arrived together, set up their beach umbrellas and blankets, and took turns going into the private little changing stations to get into their bathing suits.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago • edited

“This really is a wonderful spot,” She smiled once they had both finished, sitting at the edge of the blanket so that her feet would rest in the warm sand. Already, her shoes had been discarded and placed at the base of the umbrella.

((I believe I found a picture of what Helen’s wearing—‘Tis a bathing suit, even if it doesn’t look much like one XD

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

"'Tis the upside of getting here relatively early," he agreed as he settled down beside her on the first blanket, pleased to feel the warmth of the sand on his feet.

On the second blanket, adjacent to the first, were a canvas bag in which they'd placed their clothes, and a closed picnic basket with provisions for later.

He watched the waves lap at the shore and form little breakers here and there.

With a peaceful sigh, he lay back on the blanket.

There was nowhere quite like the beach.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

The sight of Lewis well and truly relaxed did wonders for Helen’s own peace of mind, and, after taking his hand in her own and giving it a fond squeeze, she quietly shifted her gaze to the ocean before her to drink in the beachside atmosphere, filling her lungs with the heady, salt-water air.

Here, she felt centered.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

He squeezed back, listening to the sound of the waves and drinking in the sea air.

To his surprise, he heard a distinctive "Yip!" in the distance.

And another.

He sat up and looked over his shoulder, only to see a...corgi bounding toward them, scattering the seagulls as it ran!

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Curious, Helen followed his gaze to the source of the sound, feeling her heart just about melt when she realized what the bouncing shape was.

“Oh, it’s a dog!” She beamed, unable to keep from grinning as she watched them grow nearer.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Anniceris!" exclaimed Lewis as he rose.

"Where did you come from?" he chortled with a surprised smile as the dog bounded up to them and scrabbled at Weir's legs in its enthusiasm.

"Alright, alright!" Lewis conceded as he took a seat on the blanket and gave the corgi a good rub-down. "There you are. My goodness!"

It noticed Helen and gave her a sniff, eager eyes full of curiosity.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“I didn’t know you had a dog,” Helen said brightly, offering a hand to the corgi when it seemed to take an interest in her, “Anniceris, was it?”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Yes," replied Lewis. "I didn't until recently," he said with a light shrug. "Though it may be more accurate to say he has me."

Anniceris, meanwhile, sniffed and snuffled at Helen's hand...then gave it a lick and looked at her expectantly, wagging his little nub of a tail.

"Oh, 'seems he likes you," Weir observed with a pleased smile.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“Aww, the darling boy,” She giggled at the lick, scratching him lightly behind the ears with one hand and under the chin with the other, “I think I like him, too!”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Lewis chuckled.

At Helen's petting, the dog went further into her space, leaning on its front paws against her and trying to lick her face.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

With a laugh, she leaned back to rest on her elbows, rubbing at his head and back more vigorously.

“It’s been ages since I’ve seen a dog like this, where’d you find him?”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Charricthran showed up one day at my office door with him, wondering what he was, if you can believe it. The wee little fellow took a liking to me, and I to him...and here we are."

A pause.

"Though I'm still baffled how he got to the beach," Weir admitted.

Anniceris flopped over onto Helen and turned his belly up for more petting as he wiggled about on his back.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“Oh, perhaps he wandered off from wherever you left him?” She suggested, being sure to keep up a steady stream of belly rubs to please her new canine friend, “I’ve heard before of dogs who will cross entire countries to find their owners.”

“And this guy here certainly seems a very good dog, a very good dog indeed,” Helen informed the corgi quite warmly with a few pats on the head for good measure.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

The corgi gloried in all the belly rubs he was getting.

"Hmm...perhaps," said Lewis.

Though I left him at the flat. Is it possible Malemi let him out?

Two seagulls fighting over a crust of bread arrested the attention of Anniceris, who sprang up to chase after them.

Once they'd scattered, he nabbed the bit of bread for himself and trotted back to the blanket with his prize.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Smiling and now free of the corgi’s weight, Helen sat up beside Lewis once more, reaching to entwine her fingers with his as she rested against him lightly.

“Well, he’s certainly quite the protector,” She chuckled, watching Anniceris return in triumph, “I’m glad you have him with you.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Indeed," chortled Lewis as the dog lay down beside him to gnaw at the crust.

"He's a loyal little scamp," Weir affirmed, smiling, as he stroked Anniceris.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Helen hummed her agreement, moving her fond gaze from the pair of them after a moment to stare at the deep blue ocean just beyond the sandy shore.

A contented sigh left her.

“I don’t think I could ever tire of this...”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Heh. There's truly no place like the seaside," agreed Lewis as he took in the vista.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Closing her eyes, she merely listened to the sounds of the waves and the breeze and the seagulls in the distance, now that Anniceris had frightened their closest neighbors off, then...

“How long do you think it’ll take for the other Lodgers to turn this place chaotic?” asked Helen with a soft chuckle, sitting up so she no longer rested against Lewis.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Heh," he laughed, imagining the scenario. "'Depends upon how many show up--and who they are--though I imagine it won't take long regardless."

A deep breath of the sea air, in...and out, relaxed.

"We'd best enjoy this while we can."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“Mm, no trouble there,” She sighed contentedly, giving a long, luxurious stretch, “I’m already in Heaven...”

Her arms fell back to her sides and she smiled to herself, moving her toes around in the sand.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"Mmm."

He reclined on the thin blanket again, relishing the warmth of the sand radiating up through it even as the breeze gently tousled his hair.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Eventually, the peaceful surroundings began to lull Helen into doze, the side of her head resting on her arms, which currently remained folded atop her knees.

Her thoughts were formless and wispy things, blurred at the edges with no distinct origin.

For all she could discern in her light sleep, they may well have been Hela’s.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Lewis relaxed enough that he slipped into a light doze.

Even Anniceris bedded down, content to be with the rest of his new pack.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Time passed quite pleasantly for the three of them, a rare moment of calm.

It wasn’t until the sleeping Helen felt herself tipping to one side (as it’s awfully difficult to keep one’s balance while unconscious) that she awoke with a bit of a start, blinking blearily as she caught herself with an arm outstretched.

She let out a yawn, and after reorienting herself, turned to see how Lewis was faring... only to break out in a bright grin at the sight of him, only just stifling a laugh.

Taking care to be as quiet as possible, she crawled to the spot on the blanket just beside him and laid down on her side.

“Ah, excuse me, sir,” She said, trying and failing to keep the amusement out of her voice as she tapped him lightly on the shoulder, “I don’t believe you are supposed to be sleeping here.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

"Mrrm?" he mumbled as he turned to see what it was, eyes half- closed against the ambient sunlight.

"Helen?"

Why'd she go and wake me from...

Oh. I fell asleep.

He caught sight of a lock of black hair, though his drowsiness meant it took him a moment to process the significance of the observation.

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I FELL ASLEEP!!!!

"Shit!" he cried, sitting bolt upright as a wave of adrenaline crashed through him--the last thing he needed.

Anniceris barked and sprang up, startled.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Helen jumped at the sudden movement and shout, despite having expected something of that nature, quickly sitting up.

“Easy there, buddy, it’s okay,” She assured him, moving to put her hand on his back, “You’re alright, it’s only you, me, and the dog—No one else.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

He looked about rapidly, taking in the scene.

They were still alone.

"Ohthankblindluck" he said, tipping backward in relief.

He began laughing.

"That'd've been something, wouldn't it? Cover blown by a nap at the beach!"

Anniceris came over and sniffed him, then exhaled with a huff, still not keen on this business. The dog sat down to keep an eye on them.

"Hooooo..."

A pause, as Helen's great-great-grandfather calmed enough to focus on her presence, his gaze flicking to her and holding hers.

"Did I give you a fright?" he asked as he lay there and upturned his left palm.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“Not at all,” She smiled, her voice still shaking with amusement as she took his hand in her own, “I was quite pleasantly surprised.”

“And, have no fear—” Her smile widened and she rubbed her thumb in circles on the back of his hand—“I would’ve prevented such a disaster with ease.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

"No doubt," he concurred as he contemplated such a scenario.

A chuckle.

"Handily, most Jekylls are fluent in lies." The way he said it, the remark sounded somewhere between a relieved observation and a...compliment?

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

She gave a cheery laugh.

“Well, us Jekylls have to be good for something,” said Helen, leaning back to lay beside him while still grasping his hand, “And, I wouldn’t hesitate to lie for you, not if it would truly help.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

He smiled, the expression a combination of genuine happiness and pleased self-applause.

"I know."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

“And, do you also know that you’re just about the best thing that’s hapepned to me, in perhaps... the history of ever?” She asked, half teasingly as she watched him, tempted to give him a fond elbow to the side for acting so smug.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

"I do indeed," he said with a smirk. "But do go on--tell me how positively wonderful I am," he teased, not entirely in jest, as he twirled his right hand in a flourish.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Another laugh left her and Helen nuzzled closer to him, giving the hand she held a light squeeze.

“You are positively the most fantastic, marvelous, and wonderful person in my life, and I wouldn’t change you for all the world,” She obliged, holding his gaze with immense, genuine feeling, “I love you for the way you are, with the good and bad and everything in between.”

A beat.

“I love you,” She repeated, breaking into a faint grin as she tapped him once on the nose for emphasis.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Though difficult to perceive against the darkness of his irises, his pupils dilated as the truth of what she said touched his core.

He broke into a rumbling chuckle at the nose tap.

"Well, I suppose I shall just have to keep you, then," he concluded, playfully returning the gesture to the very tip of her nose. The words and the manner in which he spoke them were light, but the emotion behind them was as profound a sense of connection--of love--as anyone would ever witness in him like this.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

Helen positively beamed as he repaid the gesture, feeling as though they were wrapped together completely in the warm embrace of happiness. It radiated through her, a shinning moment of closeness between them.

“You couldn’t get rid of me if you wanted to,” She stated matter-of-factly with a lift of her chin, a fond echo of words he’d once given her, “I’m like a bad penny—I keep coming back.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Another laugh.

"You'd better." He raised an eyebrow, but a smile was on his lips.

Anniceris lay down on the blanket and rested his head on it between his paws. His eyes were soon half-closed.

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The Fox • a year ago • edited

" ................. "

There were no words to describe the horror that lay before him.

An utter barren wasteland...Sand stretched out for miles and miles...Water from there to the horizon after...All light, no shade...No places hide or stalk...

A bright, blinding, unholy heat hell...littered with humans on top of humans out for the FUN OF IT.

Malemi shook his fur, the heat already stealing away some resolve, blinked his eyes and then wiped away his tears only to feel grains of sand already getting caught in his fur. A growl followed and Malemi threw his claws at the soil beneath him, sending more sand flying. The cat sneezed a few times, then stalked forward, setting his first hand on the hell before him.

The heat was unbearable enough but it wouldn't do to juaaAAAAHHHHHHHH THESANDSSOF\*CKINGHOTAAHHHHHHhh

With a furious leap and hiss back, he scrambled back to "safety", a little grassy patch with a large rock in its center. With what little shade there was, Malemi scrambled back into it's meager shade and cursed himself for even trying to come.

He knew what beaches were like in Through; dark and dusky places that burned in an everlasting twilight, where the soil was gravely but solid, where it was always wet and stormy out. None were allowed to cross exceptions being a Water Beast that needed to cross from ocean to land or the Sea Ancient looking to consult Resham.

The cat poked out his eyes to spy on the distant beachgoers, having a fine, RELAXING TIME out in that IMPOSSIBLE, UGLY, HELL SPAWN and cursed.

" Humans.....Stupid STUPID humans....

What could they even think to get out of this? There nothing here but nice breeze and a nice smell.

If they really wanted get that, they could just open a window, or bottle the air here. "

His form rippled with disgust and annoyance, his dark shadowy form somewhat prominent against the natural shade. Pulling back, he wiped more tears from his eyes with another curse.

" Idiots... NitWits!! How could they convince Lewis into coming?!? "

The beast sniffs and growls, eventually crossing his arms and sinking into what shade he has disgruntled and unhappy.

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The Fox • a year ago • edited

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" ................. "

There were no words to describe the horror that lay before him.

An utter barren wasteland...Sand stretched out for miles and miles...Water from there to the horizon after...All light, no shade...No places hide or stalk...

A bright, blinding, unholy heat hell...littered with humans on top of humans out for the FUN OF IT.

Malemi shook his fur, the heat already stealing away some resolve, blinked his eyes and then wiped away his tears only to feel grains of sand already getting caught in his fur. A growl followed and Malemi threw his claws at the soil beneath him, sending more sand flying. The cat sneezed a few times, then stalked forward, setting his first hand on the hell

before him.

The heat was unbearable enough but it wouldn't do to juaaAAAAHHHHHHHH THESANDSSOF\*CKINGHOTAAHHHHHHhh

With a furious leap and hiss back, he scrambled back to "safety", a little grassy patch with a large rock in its center. With what little shade there was, Malemi scrambled back into it's meager shade and cursed himself for even trying to come.

He knew what beaches were like in Through; dark and dusky places that burned in an everlasting twilight, where the soil was gravely but solid, where it was always wet and stormy

out. None were allowed to cross exceptions being a Water Beast that needed to cross from ocean to land or the Sea Ancient looking to consult Resham.

The cat poked out his eyes to spy on the distant beachgoers, having a fine, RELAXING TIME out in that IMPOSSIBLE, UGLY, HELL SPAWN and cursed.

" Humans.....Stupid STUPID humans.... "

What could they even think to get out of this? There nothing here but nice breeze and a nice smell.

If they really wanted get that, they could just open a window, or bottle the air here. "

His fur rippled with disgust and annoyance, his dark shadowy form somewhat prominent against the natural shade. Pulling back, he wiped more tearsfrom his eyes with another curse.

" Idiots... NitWits!! How could they convince Lewis into coming?!? "

The beast sniffs and growls, eventually crossing his arms and sinking into what shade he has disgruntled and unhappy.

( Someone please fetch my grumbly son, he just wants to see what those pesky scientists are up to!( And to investigate this 'fun' thing everyone keeps talking about. ) )

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The Fox  The Fox • a year ago

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A minute out on the beach was like an eternity for the dark beast, and with each passing second, his refuge grew more and more pitiful. No more than ten minutes since his arrival, Malemi was forced out of his hiding place and left unprotected against the burning, unrelenting landscape.

At first, he stayed where he was, sulking and cursing under his breathe while he simmered in growing discomfort, but soon he was forced to make his way to the main shore itself.

It was a reluctant but modest effort but the beast soon found himself dragging himself across the distance, claws digging venomously into the ground while he hissed and screamed face first in his own personal torment. Smoke was thick in the air as the churlish cat stopped half way and simply baked, crying into the sand as he resigned himself to his gross, over-dramatic death.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • a year ago

A kneeling Lewis looked up from the sandcastle he and Helen were building.

"Malemi?!"

He straightened, rising onto his knees to peek over some of the beach crowd.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago • edited

Puzzled, Helen paused in her shaping of the sand to glance at Lewis, shifting her gaze to crowd after a moment.

“Who’s Malemi?” She asked, looking back to Weir, “A friend of yours?”

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The Fox  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Lewis's eyes were graced to a close yet distant stream of smoke, probably not more that a few minutes away, thick and dark and cloaked with the pungent odor of singed fur. If one where to listen past the idle chatter, they would hear a faint, muffled sob-turned-scream.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • a year ago • edited

"My flatmate," answered Lewis. "I had no idea he was coming to the seaside, though."

Perhaps it does explain the dog's presence, though.

He listened carefully.

"Would you mind our spot?" he asked Helen as he rose. "He sounds in a bit of distress."

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago • edited

“Of course!” She nodded, smiling though a wrinkle in her brow betrayed a faint worry, “I’ll defend it until my last breath...and best of luck tending to your flatmate.”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

He chuckled.

"Thank you. I'll be back soon, I hope."

With that, he closed the distance to his friend.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

A sunken, miserable lump of a beast greeted Weir's sight, smoke pillowing up in thick plumes from the cat, his yowls muffled by the generous sand around him.

His hands curled into fists as he tried to lift himself up, only managing to unearth his face to try and see who approached.

Tears ran down his sand covered face as the sun cast its invasive light into his sight, making whatever watery impression in front of him a muddy blob. He tried to hiss out a threat while he desperately crawled into their shadow.

" B-b-b-Beware! I...! I!!!! "

His voice died in hard huff. Malemi sucked in air while he tried again to gaze upon his strange savior.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • a year ago • edited

"Christ, Malemi--what the bloody Hell happened to you?" Lewis half-asked, half exclaimed as closed the last few steps to his flatmate and squatted down beside him.

"What on earth are you doing here?"

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

" A-ahh? AHh! "

Malemi blinked and sprang up.

" LEWIS!!! "

With a labored breath, He clambered onto Lewis and wrapped his arms around his friend, his huffs shifting into grateful laughter.

" Oh! Thank the Ancients! I found you! "

His overheated body shuddered suddenly, and he dropped back down onto the beach, sliding into Lewis's shadow with a rough pant.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • a year ago

Too hot--too exposed, with this sun, thought Lewis.

The explanation for the Beast's unexpected appearance at the beach could be given later.

"Come on," Weir said, picking up Malemi. "I'll take you to the umbrellas, where we've shade over our blankets and cooler sand beneath them."

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The Fox  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

" Yes! Shade! Anywhere with shade! "

Malemi squirmed nervously in his grip, trying to shift away from the sun without making it too difficult for Lewis.

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Jekyll1886  The Fox • a year ago

Noticing this, Lewis hunkered over Malemi to provide what little shade he could, given the angle of the sun. It made for rather an odd sight, Weir running with his back hunched, carrying an overheated cat-Beast, booking it back to Helen and Anniceris as fast as he was able.

The dog barked in excitement as his human and Beast flatmates came into view.

"Helen, this is Malemi; Malemi, Helen," Lewis said rapidly as he set his friend down in the shade.

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Tairais • a year ago

Charricthran had promised to join Richard on the beach as soon as he was done with some sort of errand. In the meantime, he was left to his own devices, examining shells and bits of sea glass, marveling at their form and color and wondering how he might use them in future works.

It was simple enough, and left him alone with the crash of the surf and the noise of his thoughts.

He picked up a piece of glass about the size of his palm and traced its smooth contours with a furrowed brow.

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

Hela spotted the familiar figure picking out treasures among the sand from a distance, his odd attire and flaming hair making it easy enough to identify him.

Only he would cover up so much in the bloody hot sun, She thought, trying to amuse herself in hopes of easing her sudden nerves.

After watching for a moment more, she begun to approach, making no attempt to hide the sound of her footsteps as she shoved her hands in her pockets.

“Hey there... Is this a good time to talk?”

It’s perfectly safe, there’s plenty of witnesses, Lewis is here, I know how to defend myself...

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Despite Hela taking the precautions to announce herself, Richard still glanced up sharply before realizing who it was. He pocketed the piece of glass, making a conscious effort to relax the tension in his shoulders as he did so.

"Certainly," he said with a smile. "Will here do, or..?"

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago • edited

She cast a brief glance to where the rest of the Lodgers were enjoying their day at the beach before nodding.

“Here is fine with me.”

There was a pause in which Hela seemed uncertain, looking everywhere but up at him, then:

“...Do you want to sit...?”

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Richard chuckled, choosing to lean on his umbrella to emphasize his next point.

"I am rather afraid if I sit, I will be unable to rise after the fact. Between cloth, metal, and my current health, my steps do not come as light as they might."

He paused, then tilted his head. Almost as uncertain as Hela, he added.

"However, and you are welcome to be truthful with me, if it would make you more comfortable, I will. Charricthran could always come assist me after the fact."

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

Hela hesitated again in answering, weighing her pride and facade against safety and comfort.

“It would,” She finally admitted quietly, half turned towards the ocean, “I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but you’re a rather tall guy.”

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

"'Tis rather hard not to notice when I spend a great deal of time bumping my head into door frames, despite my best efforts." Richard said with a wry grin.

He folded his limbs and sat, his parasol creaking ominously as he braced his weight on it to do so.

"There we are then, yes?"

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago • edited

Almost at once, Hela felt more at ease, the relief evident as her stance lost its defensiveness.

“Yes,” She agreed with a faint smile, giving him a look that was appreciative, even if she never said the words ‘thank you’ out loud.

She took a moment to breathe in the sea air and simply enjoy standing above him before slowly sinking down and crossing her legs so that she may sit a foot or two back.

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Richard nodded, turning his gaze back out to the sea.

Hela would speak on her own time. Until then, he'd wait, and hope he had whatever words he needed close at hand.

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

Hela began pawing through the sand in search of shells, trying to decide how to phrase her thoughts.

“Lewis said that you’re the one who drugged me and left me in the cellar.”

It’s as good of a start as any, I guess, She thought with an internal cringe.

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Richard chuckled, though it was out of amusement for the blunt question rather than the circumstances that necessitated it.

"I did. Not by my choice, nor by my will, but I did."

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

“Well I can't remember... anything that happened, so,” She hoped her shiver here would be attributed to the ocean breeze, rather than how unsettled she felt, “...I was hoping you could tell me everything from the start.”

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Richard nodded, taking a slow breath before he began to speak in the low monotone of someone relating information they had heard, but had no emotional connection to.

"My own memories of that night are a sort of... aimless that Charricthran had to help me put together. I am not certain how much you might know of this, but the man was responsible keeping me safe from a sort of Faerie king, as his heart had taken up residence in my own.

"According to Charricthran, this entity has also been responsible for amplifying and, on occasion, stealing my natural inclination towards certain actions, going so far as to wear my mind entirely the last few months. I spend enough of my life displaced by time, so I was unaware of the problem until Charricthran told me... much later."

He paused to cough and clear his throat, nodding slightly.

"This is to explain the circumstances, not to excuse. From what Charricthran and I were able to piece together of that night in the aftermath of Lewis removing this influence,

"I... well, he had killed a man and was intent on butchering the corpse to consume later. You arrived in time to witness this, as the creature had no subtlety or wisdom to think of in that regard. I believe the two of you made small talk for some time before you went to- presumably in jest- call for assistance. He reacted by vaulting over the counter, covering your mouth with my hand, which you attempted to bite down on, to... poor effect, and he drugged you with something Charricthran apparently uses on himself on a regular basis, but that is neither here nor there.

"I am told he then attempted to make you appear as if you had overindulged, rather than dispose of you as a witness in a more permanent manner. It was a fortunate time for sense to return to him, considering."

A longer pause this time.

"I am sorry. I was not in control of my actions, but I deeply regret them and the worry they have caused."

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

For nearly a minute, there was nothing but the background sounds of the ocean as Hela remained silent to process all she’d been told.

Finally, there was a quiet, “That’s all I needed to know,” and she continued shifting through the sand.

It was only a few heartbeats later that she found and held out a small shell to him in a sort of peace offering, knowing all too well that feeling of having no control of oneself, even if it’d never happened to her in quite the same fashion as with him.

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Richard nodded, took and examined the shell, and then put it in his pocket. Without the sensation of touch it took him a few moments to find what he was looking to offer in return, but he eventually pulled out an intact sand dollar, far from whatever shore it had once belonged to.

He offered the ocean's currency as a symbol of a debt that had begun to be repaid with a soft smile found in the crinkles of his eyes and the small tic of his mouth.

All would be mended in time, if they could each allow it.

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

“It’s all in one piece,” Hela realized with more than a little surprise, gently scooping it up from his hand as if it were the most delicate thing in the universe, “I’ve only ever found bits of these...”

It’s absolutely wonderful.

A beat, then she held his gaze, dipping her head once.

“Thanks.”

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Richard returned the nod, smile brightening for a moment. They sat in silence for some time, with nothing but the crash of the surf and the shifting of hands in the sand to disturb them.

This changed when a familiar feathered figure melted out of the shadows of the nearby boardwalk with little more than a wave of his own as he approached.

Once he was within earshot, he paused to chuckle.

"Never thought I'd see ya diggin' in the sand, Ricky-boy."

Charricthran noticed Hela as he bent down to offer Richard a hand up, which the other man accepted gratefully.

"How's about ya lend me tha' parasol o' yours for a bit an' go sit on somethin' more solid? Cannae be good for your joints, all this sand."

Richard laughed and shook his head.

"Fair and true, yes. I should hope my clothes took the worst of the damage. Still, if you will excuse me, I shall take my leave."

He gave a final nod and smile to Hela before purposefully striding toward the boardwalk, becoming more like a speck with each step.

When Richard was far enough away, Charricthran hopped and folded his legs under him as he fell with a small 'thud' to sit next to Hela. The parasol popped out a moment after, offering some shade for the both of them.

"How's it hangin' with ya, Hela? Ricky-boy didnae scare ya too much with 'splainin' it all, I hope?"

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

Hela stopped digging and watched Richard with a rather inquisitive expression as he spoke with Charricthran, mirroring his smile as she gave a small wave once he was leaving.

“See you around.”

There were a few moments where her newest acquaintance was getting settled, and so she returned to the sands, beginning to make a small, rather formless pile.

“I’m fine,” She said, shaking her head at his second question, “I was already afraid of him, I doubt he could’ve done much more to make it worse.”

A glance to Char.

“It actually went better than I expected.”

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Charricthran blinked owlishly.

"Tha's good ta hear. Real good. Glad ta hear."

He fell silent, twirling the parasol until the shadows through the lace blurred with its spots of light and made starlit stripes against the sand.

"Bugger, I'm terrible at goodbyes. This is why I don' bother, usually."

He chuckled and shook his head.

"Right, well. Richard's fixed an' as safe as he's ever gonna be now, so seein's how I don' have a promise ta keep here, I need ta keep my promise ta my little sister an' try ta find her..."

His smile left in increments, the weight of the ordeal before him finally pressing his shoulders toward the ground.

"Anyhows," He said, eyes distant, "I'm tellin' you an' Helen this- I'm 'ssumin' she can hear it- 's well as Weirmrith. Richard already knows, so."

He shrugged, letting his free hand fall back into his lap with a 'thud'.

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

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Her hands stilled at the mention of ‘goodbyes’, dread worse than when she’d approached Richard sinking into her bones.

What?, She wanted to ask, but couldn’t seem to speak through her shock, staring at him in blatant distress.

“Charricthran, you... you can’t leave, I... there’s so much we haven’t...”

Blinking hard, she swallowed back the lump that was forming in her throat.

“Please, you have to stay for awhile longer,” pleaded Hela, clasping her hands so tightly together that her knuckles went white, “There’s already so few people that I like and Catt’s already gone and...”

He needs a promise to keep here to stay.

“Please. Please, just swear you’ll stay for my birthday, I... have never gotten to celebrate before, and I want...” She squeezed her eyes shut. “I want to actually have friends there, not all the people who want me dead...”

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Tairais  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Charricthran put his hands up appeasingly, words tripping in his mouth on the way out.

"Okay, okay, okay, woah. It's okay, hey- geez okay listen, don' cry because then I'm gonna bleedin' melt," he stammered with a weak chuckle.

For a moment, his brow upturned and his free hand reached out before he stalled and once more let it fall to his side.

"Gods, I didnae think ya liked me tha' bleedin' much, I'm sorry. I'll stay 'til... whenever your birthday is, yeah? I promise. Don' have my sigil anymore, but my word's as sacred a thing as I have so you'll jus' have ta trust me there. I'm sorry. I'll stay for your birthday."

He dragged his hand down his face and sighed. For all that he appeared weary, a certain amount of tension lifted from his shoulders, and a little more of his usual light re-entered his eyes.

"No goodbyes yet, then," he said through a muffling hand, "'M stayin' right here."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • a year ago • edited

Despite the soft sand, Lewis's footfall was audible as he approached Hela and Charricthran.

"That's good to hear," came his voice from behind them.

In truth, he'd silently witnessed their entire conversation, soundlessly doubled back along the beach, and then purposefully made his new approach easy to hear, so as not to startle anyone unnecessarily.

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Helen Jekyll  Jekyll1886 • a year ago • edited

Hela let out a slow exhale as Charricthran spoke, exceedingly relieved to hear that he’d stay, and allowed her hands to relax.

With a faint smile and fond look in Char’s direction, she was contemplating giving her friend a hug when there was the sound of footsteps approaching, causing her to quickly glance back.

“Oh, hey Lewis,” She greeted, trying to quell both her disappointment and defensiveness in turn, somehow shifting both closer and further away from Charricthran, “Where’d you come from?”

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago • edited

He stood behind the two, his bathing suit and hair still damp from his swim in the sea. They'd gradually dried out a bit as he'd walked back along the beach, so he thankfully was no longer dripping.

"I tired of swimming, but the current had carried me down the shore aways, so I had to walk back," he explained.

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • a year ago • edited

Charricthran chuckled, giving a small wave by way of greeting.

"An' tha's exactly why Ricky-boy doesn't fancy the idea o' swimmin' in the ocean, though come ta think, 's probably all the metal, too."

He cast out his gaze to the sea, eyes thoughtful.

"Might come out later tonight an' go for a swim myself. Been told 's relaxin', an I daresay I've not been in the sea since I was a pirate."

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Jekyll1886  Tairais • a year ago

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Helen Jekyll  Tairais • a year ago

“A pirate?” echoed Hela with a grin, “You’ve never told me about that!”

It seemed her momentary ill-feeling towards Lewis had been discarded in favor of the potential story, and she watched Charricthran eagerly now.

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Jekyll1886  Helen Jekyll • a year ago

Lewis chuckled, glad to see the two getting along and Hela happy.

He'd ask Charricthran later why he'd thought to leave in the first place.

Anniceris returned...bearing a sausage in his mouth.

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Tairais  Jekyll1886 • a year ago

"Oh hey, you brought the dog. Ava'yorn, Moxdaka.."

He decided he was better off not knowing where the sausage came from. The bikiilic he knew from home were savagely intelligent things. For all he know, the little fella conjured it out of existence himself.

Turning his focus to Hela in order to sate her curiosity was the easier of two tasks.

"Ya never asked! Ya wanna story, all's ya gotta do is walk up chipper-like and say 'How's it hangin' bird-brain, got any tales ta tell?' Answer's always a ringin' yes, so I'm glad ta tell. Anyhow, tha' was... Ten thousand years ago, give or take a few centuries, so you're better off askin' for specific memories."

He grinned, glad to take his mind off of more gloomy topics.

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Pyrogue • a year ago

((Is it alright if Ez joins in on the fun, even if he’s not strictly a member of the Society anymore? I’m sure that on a day like this half of London would be at the beach XD))

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Helen Jekyll  Pyrogue • a year ago

((Sure! There’s actually pretty much only Lodgers here today, because of secret reasons, but since this is not the actual Society building and just a gathering with Lodgers, Ezekiel would be allowed.))

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Pyrogue • a year ago

Ezekiel had also shown up at the beach, somehow. It had been a spur-of-the-moment decision. And it turned out that most of the lodgers from the Society had the same idea too.

He strolled down the beach, enjoying the warm weather while it lasted and feeling the hot sand beneath his feet.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

Strolling the other direction was a figure Ezekiel had met once before. The black-laced parasol in his hand was perhaps the only article he had suitable for the beach and sun: his coat, scarf, and leather gloves were better suited for winter weather. Still, the man made his walk down the beach, heedless of the heat he was no doubt trapping, picking up seashells at off intervals.

Richard only appeared to notice Ezekiel once there was a matter of yards between them, looking up with a small wave.

"Enjoying the weather?"

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago • edited

He looked up, seeing the man who had introduced himself as Richard. “Hm? Yes, I am. You?”

He stopped walking and turned to wave back at Richard.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"Quite so. 'Tis not quite the same as Italy- I find the whole thing very fascination."

Richard bent down and picked up what appeared to be part of a conch shell, the pink color glistening like the petals of a ride between the water it had collected and the sun.

"The places I have visited, you would not nearly find so many shells in pristine condition, moreso like this. I wonder if this beach is the exception to the rule."

He trailed off into thoughtful silence, gloved hands tracing the edge of the shell.

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez was intrigued. “What sort of places have you visited?” he asked.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

Richard gave a lopsided grin, the corners of his visible eye crinkling merrily as if Ez had just told him a great joke.

"Ah, well. I spent a great deal of time on the continent in my youth, and most of the Asian coastline is familiar to me as well. When I was much younger, my younger brother and I spent a great deal of time in Russia; he as a painter-to-be, and I as a ballet dancer."

He trailed off into thoughtful silence for a moment before adding, "I have been to America one or two times, but never to make any lasting impressions. Italy is as much home to me as my motherland."

He looked back to Ez, still smiling. "What of you? Where have you traveled?"

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

Ez listened intently to Richard’s story.

“Me? Nowhere, really. I was born in Ireland, and I moved to London a few months ago. I haven’t really traveled that much,” he replied.

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

His thoughtful hum was largely swallowed up by distance and the waves.

"I have never been to Ireland... what is it like? Charricthran speaks often of the cliffs he likes to wander near, but that is all I know of it."

Another pause, then, "Do you miss it terribly?"

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago • edited

"Sometimes..." he said slowly. "But I like it here in London, so... Anyway, it’s great there. Cliffs and fields and coasts and everything! I mean, I grew up in Dublin so there wasn’t much of that there, but I used to go out of the city every now and then. To relax, I guess.”

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Tairais  Pyrogue • a year ago

"And it is the same with the beaches here, yes? It is good to get away from chaos atimes. Chaos is change, which is necessity to growth, but all things, even good, can come in excess."

He turned his gaze to the tumult of the sea as if looking for something, then chuckled.

"Forgive me, I do tend to ramble nowadays. I will let you get back to your walk; Enjoy yourself, Ezekiel! We must cherish what calm we find."

And with that, Richard took his leave, traipsing further on through the sand.

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Pyrogue  Tairais • a year ago

He nodded in agreement. "I guess I'll see you around some time. Goodbye!"

He continued on his way down the beach.

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