Shaken

[jarndyceheir]

Though he has cleaned up the blood, Richard is still not wearing a jacket, sleeves rolled up to the elbows. He looks pale, tired, and a bit haunted. He's looking for Curio, Ganymede, and/or Tom, roughly in that order, but is free to be accosted by anyone else who should come across him. He's had a long night.

Comments

[hunt_theheart]

*should there be anything else for Curio to do or anyone to whom he needs to speak, he can be found in his room and please, forget that Curio has been MIA for ages.*

[hunt_theheart]

I will. *he hesitates* Wilt bury that lost babe she bore?

[jarndyceheir]

*He nods.* Though I will give it a day or two, to be sure this place will not revive it.

[hunt_theheart]

*shudders, remembering his all-too-vivid mental image of a resurrected half-developed babe* 'Tis best thou dost. And--ought I go to her ere Tom hath left her side, or will the press of many friends depress her spirits more? Should I but wait instead until he goes?

[jarndyceheir]

"Do as you think best. She is ill, but no longer in any real danger."

[hunt_theheart]

I'll stand without her door, and when he goes, I'll ask her tell me what she would of me. *he rubs his eyes, and goes to dress--calling over his shoulder* My thanks, for bearing such unhappy news.

[jarndyceheir]

He nods. "Of course. Should she wish to ask me any questions or..." He shakes his head. "You and Tom both know where to find me," and he turns to go.

[jarndyceheir]

T: You can just continue in this post, if you want him to go visit. Or I can make a post, if you want.

[hunt_theheart]

Typist: Whichever you prefer, honestly. I'm slightly swamped at the moment, though, so either way, I shan't reply for a few hours. Is that all right?

[jarndyceheir]

T: Of course! I'm going to run out and do some errands shortly, and I'll be in and out all afternoon. No rush at all. And it probably makes sense to just continue here, since Tom did.

[hunt_theheart]

*not long after--shh, ignore the typist--Curio emerges from his room fully dressed and then pads over to Molly's room*

[youngandhealthy]

We will assume that Tom has left Molly by this time. She is curled in bed, not-quite dozing,