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Text/Action // 04 I've Got the Remedy

Jul 25, 2012 19:25

[The following text has been sent out to absolutely everyone the morning of July twenty-fifth:]

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF ALIUNDE.The city's medical staff will now be administering an antidote to the poison that has spread throughout the city. Please proceed calmly to the hospital if you have come into any contact with the frogs or someone who has ( Read more... )

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nestingdevil July 28 2012, 23:59:04 UTC

[It's another business entirely that has Greed visiting the hospital; he's not here for the usual run-of-the-mill smiles and jeers. An entirely different matter has come up now, reared its ugly head after the turmoil of the last couple of days. A matter of personal achievement really and one that he's kept locked up for a while since his arrival. But now the gates have been opened and every dirty desire is twisting in the homunculus, pushing him towards a goal most have steered clear of.]

[He's here to talk shop with Doctor Hunter - to discuss in detail some matters that need to be explained. But what he catches is entirely different prize; the morning dawn sets on the familiar shadows of his would-be owner. And it is not obvious at first that something is plaguing him.]

[So, Greed has his jollies on - full frontal view of deadly jaws, the cant of his skull that screams confidence. He laughs from the streets, strolls up to meet the Chief head on.] Taking a morning stroll to see your wife? She's a little busy at the moment. Think you could leave her be for two seconds-

[But the words all but jam in the back of his throat. Greed's whole body seems to jerk still. Perplexed is the emotion on his face. And now he is the one wearing the look of someone trying to figure out a puzzle. But that look turns grim; no use hiding it. The jovial outlook turns once again on itself.]

[He's seen the sliver of a mark on Javert's neck.]

[The homunculus falls forward and he cannot help the snarl. It's a subconscious reaction and the dominoes are all falling into place. He's had enough.]

Oi, oi, oi. [Greed closes the gap and doesn't bother with Javert's own wants or needs. He's right up against him, fingers out - he's going for the bandage and the collar like it's a precious commodity.]

OOC | I hope you don't mind me hoping on this. Couldn't help myself.

chose_death August 2 2012, 19:22:21 UTC

[Javert's eyes palpitate, pupils dilated like a junkie on speed, and recoils from Greed's sudden lurch toward him like a man fearing a burn from a hot poker.]

What are you doing? [he howls like a cornered beast. The words bleed together in a wolfish, ferocious, and violent snarl. His mouth twists in a hideous, wild grimace.] What the devil have you to know about that woman? Damn spook!

[Javert draws himself to his full height, beady eyes glowering suspiciously at Greed. There is something unfocused in his gaze; occasionally those gray irises dance and pulse, never settling on a particular feature on the shorter man's face.]

Don't. Touch me, [he emphasizes curtly.] That was our agreement, for you to continue as you are.

nestingdevil August 4 2012, 00:44:11 UTC

[Greed halts completely - his whole body seems to go stark-stiff before he's retracting. He raises a thin brow to Javert's outburst and all the gears click. A certain moodiness seems to befall the homunculus then. It cuts deep at his face and his eyes settle with a glare behind his sunglasses.]

[He drops his hands and stands up straight. Marches around the Chief, ducking low enough to examine his palpitating eyes and the crazed pulse at his throat.] You too, huh. [It isn't a question that he poses, but a statement.]

Do as you will, but I'd suggest you get to your wife.

chose_death August 6 2012, 02:13:42 UTC

Don't talk down to me, [Javert murmurs in a near-hiss. His lids narrow, and he turns to follow Greed's movements with a quivering, darting, misted stare. His jaw twitches violently--only once, like someone jabbed him with a taser.] Yes, she is my wife! I recall you were the one to hint at the matter. Hint, ha! Of all the wretched, indiscreet hints you wheel us up to the church like hogs to the butcher.

[He turns his collar up and plunges his massive square chin deeply in his cravat.]

Have you changed your mind about it? Now that there are no bouncing lads to grab at your knees? Nose out of my personal affairs. You are not invited.

chose_death August 6 2012, 21:22:02 UTC

nestingdevil August 7 2012, 00:04:29 UTC

[It's a tirade that comes out of Javert and Greed takes it like a champion. He squints his eyes shut, lets the old chief blow off his steam. Jeez, and here he is, offering his condolences! The homunculus recoils back with a splayed out toe.] So, it's going to be like that huh? No skin off my back. I was just watching after our business, after all. Can't have you croaking on me, right?

[But Greed really doesn't care what Javert does, in the end. They've made their deal and the homunculus isn't about to pull him out of the fire, especially not if he's all venom and no respect.] Wheel you up to the church? Do you remember who you're speaking to, old man? Nothing holy about this one, I can tell you that. [He spreads his fingers across his chest and dips mockingly.]

I don't change my mind - all in, remember? I don't count myself a liar either, like I've said. [He can't really help the grin that graces his lips, nor the judging look coming from his eyes. Humans - they were all foolish, ran on pure emotion. And with a little bit of poison laced into the mix? They were time-bombs just waiting to go off. Right now, Javert's not exception. Despite his clipped tone, he's all fire and hot.]

[And Greed knows when to pull out.] Not uninvited? I'm hurt, really. But have it your way!

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