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I... oh... my... what an eventful evening. I suppose reading the log would be best...
Hallo, Mister Seward...
Hullo Rosa, Miss Helena.
(smiles) Mister Seward
Are you feeling better today, sir?
Much, thatnk you.
*smiles*
*kisses helena's hand* And how are you this evening?
(smiles) Well, thank you
Glad to hear it.
*looks delightedly from Helena to Seward* I'm going to... to... elsewhere. *jumps up and hurries away, giggling rather*
(stares after Rosa)
(Enter Jekyll)
Hallo, Mister Jekyll.
Good evening, Miss Bud.
(le gasp!) Dr. Jekyll, I finally get to meet you!
*shifts uncomfortably*
Ah, yes, Miss...Landless, is it? i believe I was told of your arrival.
(embraces him and kisses both cheeks, as is her custom) Yes, we've also commented on each other's journals, I believe
ah, of course, now I remember. *laughs* You must forgive me, it's a bit difficult remembering thing when one is sharing headspace.
Hyde: You're telling me.
Quite alright
(blinks) Ah, hello... Mr. Hyde?
Hyde: Enchante, Miss Landless.
(smiles) You got my comment?
Hyde: I do believe so.
(totally NOT flirting with Hyde and does NOT find him IRRESISTABLY SEXY)
Hyde: *tries REALLY hard to not want to seduce Helena*
*is quite glad he can read thoughs*
*blinks* So, how are you, Mister Seward?
(a little flustered, a rarity) SO! How... are... you this evening?
Um...fine. I was better a few minutes ago, but I think it's just a wave of utter nausia.
Oh, goodness! Are you all right?
Hyde: i feel I am the luckiest man alive.
... Oh?
Quite, my dear. *twitches and watches Hyde like a hawk* Quite.
Hyde: I get to be in your company, and who could ask for more?
*follows his gaze* That's Mister Hyde, isn't it?
Yes. *twitch*
(smiles) You flatter sir, you really do
(/ blatent quotage)
Hyde: only as much as you deserve, my dear.
I don't believe I've properly met him.
Maybe I should introduce you. Hyde, this is Miss Rosa Bud.
This is also, of course, Doctor Jekyll.
*blinks* ...hello, Mister Hyde! And... Doctor Jekyll?
Yes. Do go find M. Grantaire, M. Joly.
Hyde: A pleasure, my dear.
*gives Hyde death glares*
(gives Hyde an entierly different kind of look)
Hyde: *winks at Helena*
(blushes a bit)
*really wants to strangle Hyde*
(really wants to... yeah... Hyde)
*really agrees with Seward*
*settles in corner*
*taps Hyde's shoulder* Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, you know.
(especially this one...)
Hyde: What is that supposed to mean?
*the only evil grin he's ever managed in his life* Lucy.
Hyde: Criminy. Why'd y' have to remind me.
?
(manages to keep a smile on her face)
do you really want her hearing about this?
I'm sure he'd rather she not know.
That's what I thought.
Hyde: He always spoils the fun.
Usually I bring you drugs.
He has a point, Hyde.
I'm sorry if I've caused trouble...
'Tis not you, my dear. Hyde tends to have a wandering eye, which does not sit well with his girlfriend.
Hyde: She's not my girlfriend, dammit.
She is too.
Miss Helena, Miss Rosa, would you care to join me for some tea?
(glances at J/H) I'm fine, thank you...
*smiles* All right.
Doctor Jekyll too, if you'd like.
Ah... if he would like to join us?
Certainly, old boy.
*sets up tea set from plotholeinthecloset*
(utterlydiscreetsidewasglanceatHyde)
Please, everyone have seats.
*sits down*
*sits*
(sits)
*pours tea* *twitches*
(fiddles with her teacup nervously)
*can't take it* Excuse me, I'm going to step out for some air. I'll be right back.
I hope he's alright.
(nods and stares into her tea)
Well... this is nice...
Indeed.
May I say, Miss, I think Doctor Seward may be rather smitten with you.
Er, to which Miss are you speaking?
You, my dear.
(splutters) Me, sir?
Last time he "left for air", I believe, it was because he didn't know what to say around the ladies.
Poor chap's terribly unlucky with girls.
Mister Seward is so terribly kind, too.
Ah... well... er... (glances at Rosa)
Hyde: It's 'cause he won't take "sexy" lessons from me.
I'm not sure what to say
(goggles at Hyde)
*smacks self, thereby smacking Hyde* Don't worry about it too much, I just thought I should give you fair warning.
Ah... I don't have much luck with (resists saying "women") love myself...
Nor does your brother. Pehaps it is something in the stars.
Hyde: Mushy poetic moron.
(nods) Perhaps
I was under the impression that Mister Seward was fond of Rosa?
He was, for a while, but since she and monsieur Raoul seem to be quite involved, he's given up on that. As I said, he doesn't have the best of luck.
Hyde: Nor do you, Henry.
Mm... well, I guess that makes four of us...
Would you stay out of this!
Not you Miss, Hyde.
A very awkward four indeed.
There, that's better. Have a nice chat while I was out?
(cough) Yes, quite)
Indeed, Doctor.
SO!
Right. *looks back and forth* You talked about me, didn't you.
Hyde: Sharp, isn't he?
(blushes and looks away)
That's what I thought. Don't blush so, dear, I quite expected it.
I'm sorry, I don't know what's gotten into me tonight...
It's alright, dear. *sighs*
*pats Helena's arm*
(sighs deeply) Right then...
Maybe I should go. *twitch*
Oh! You don't have to!
it might be a good idea. it seems like every time I talk to a woman she ends up dead or stalked.
Oh... my...
And now I've frightened you. Brilliant, old boy, just brilliant.
Nono! I'm not easily frightened (smiles warmly)
Calm yourself, Jack. Everything is fine.
(clears throat) I'm sorry, I've made things terribly awkward here...
Jack, it's really quite alright with us if you stay.
It's not you, miss. It's me...as usual. I've made an idiot of myself.
(seriously tempted to drown her sorrows in Hyde...)
Hyde: *seriously tempted to let her*
*seriously wants to kill Hyde and ravish Helena, but he's a gentleman*
*wishes hyde weren't so sexy as that would solve everything*
(wishes she weren't so... something iunno)
(desperatly tries to think of a topic of conversation)
Y'know, this is usually the part where everything gets inturrupted by a swordfight, usually involving Percy and Chauvelin.
I find it's usually a fight involving my brother
Does your brother get in a good deal of trouble then?
Mmm, quite. He has a bit of a temper.
I ahve known men like that.
Even have*
(furtive glance at Hyde)
*tries to keep Hyde in check*
(half wishes Jekyll wouldn't)
Why do women always go for the villains?
Indeed, to both of you.
(blinks) I beg your pardon?
Ladies always seem to like the villains better that the heroes. I've never quite understood it.
I suppose... it's the uncertainty... the risk involved...
Hyde: It's because the villains have a superpower.
What's that?
Hyde: The ability to seduce and dump.
As I said, the risk
Possibly a form of masochism
I rather agree with Helena. in my work with psychoanalysis, it seems to be common.
Very.
I many potential romances, there are two choices
The safe choice
And the dangerous one
To some, the dangerous seems more exciting
You know, *laughs* you'd think a pshychoanalyst would be able to deal with crushes better than I do. *realizes he said that out loud*
(blushes a bit)
*blushes a lot*
I'm... sorry...
*still blushing* I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarass you.
I usually don't embarass easily...
So! Um... where... are... you both from?
Er...I grew up in the country, but mainly resided in London.
(smiles) How lovely, I've never been to the country!
I've lived in London all my life. Such a filthy place.
And I am from Ceylon!
(overlyperky)
I've always wanted to travel. You are very fortunate to have the opportunity.
Me or Mr. Seward?
You would like the country. much cleaner than the city, if nothing else.
You, Miss.
Ah. Yes, very fortunate indeed. Ceylon was not... the best place to live. Cloisterham is heaven in comparison
A pity you feel that way about where you grew up.
I suppose not so much the place as the company (slight frown)
unhappy childhood? ((Forgive him, but he IS a psychoanalyst.))
(very bluntly) Yes, my brother and I were beaten by our stepfather.
Oh...i'm terribly sorry, I ahd no idea...
(touches Seward's hand briefly) You had no reason to, don't be sorry
Alright. *blushes again*
Fortunately, my brother and I were willed to a Mister Honeythunder and were able to move here, to England
Well, I for one am certainly glad.
As am I! (glad no questions were asked about being willed to someone)
More tea?
Oh, I'm fine thank you
Dr. Jekyll, you're being very quiet
Hmm? Sorry, my dear. Lost in thought for a moment, that's all.
Hyde: Right, Henry, right.
(raises an eyebrow)
It's nothing.
Hyde: You were thinking about-
Shut up!
(touches Jekyll's shoulder) Are you sure?
It's just rather awkward never really having a private thought.
(tempted to ask Hyde what Jekyll was thinking about)
Hyde: *evil grin*
*represses urge to do something totally out of character that he shouldn't do*
(mentally urges Hyde to tell what Jekyll was thinking, hehe)
Hyde: *whispers in Helena's ear* He was thinking that you will make a very attractive bride somday.
(gasps and blushes)
*punches himself in the face, thereby injuring Hyde*
Oh dear. Jekyll, are you quite alright.
Oh! (puts her hand on Jekyll's arm) Don't do that to yourself!
*muffled behind hands* Fine. I may have broken his, er, my nose, but I'm fine.
(takes his hands away gently) Let me see...
Careful, don't get blood on your dress.
(smiles) I don't mind blood
(leans in close and studies Jekyll's nose) No... I don't think it's broken
*gives Helena a handkerchief* Here.
(dabs at his nose gently) No, it's just bleeding a lot, but not broken
That's a relief.
(realise how close she is to his face and pulls back, blushing a bit) Y-yes, quite.
Thank you for the handkerchief, Mister Seward... I will wash it for you
*tries to smile at her* ow.
Oh! I'm sorry, did I hurt you! (concerned)
No need to bother, my dear; I've plenty. After all, my typist has a Blakeny.
Ah...
I'm feeling much better now. i do wish I could get back at him without injuring myself though.
(touchs Jekyll's cheek gently) I'm sorry if I hurt you...
Oh, 'twasn't you, my dear. Just myself.
(not exactly moving her hand) I do hate violence... I see it in my brother enough...
With Hyde, I'm accustomed to it, but certainly don't approve. Especially when it involves women, the git.
I'm sorry you had to hurt yourself... I feel as though it's my fault...
i assure you, it would have happened sooner or later anyway.
(finally removes her hand) Hm...
I'm afraid, my dear, that I must leave. I hope to see you again quite soon, however.
Ah... alright then. I hope to see you soon as well.
(kisses Jekyll's cheek)
*bows, kisses her hand, and leaves*
(Exit Jekyll)
I do rather like the fellow.
Even with the bad side.
(blushing slightly) As do I...
Yes, well...
*grabs Helena, snogs her, then runs out of the room*
(Exit Seward)
Oh... my...
I need to go think about all this...