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[cagedinflesh]

lockets, compasses or action! or whatever else really

fun roulette, which personality will it be, you just can't know
unless you do know who you want, then say so

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6/15, caer scima, etc.

[erythristic]

[she's free. she could sing if she wished it, can move her hands, examined herself in the mirror to find not a touch of silver upon her save her jewellery. it's such a relief, and it sets her in high spirits as she takes some time to practice her magic in the training yard. inch by inch, she can feel herself getting sharper.

and this same positivity is why when she notices someone familiar, she takes advantage of her break to come and speak with him. oh, speaking, she could recite an opera on her own with her relief.

red eyes. that means it's Edward today.]

Berserker, it's been too long.

[but a title in public, just for his sake alone.]

[cagedinflesh]

[He's more subdued than usual, almost as if he's sulking. Because that's exactly what he's doing. At least he puts some effort in for Grell. She at least is worth it, so he bends into a sweeping bow, taking her hand to kiss it.]

That it has. You will have to forgive me, I hadn't expected to see you, or else I would have brought flowers.

[erythristic]

Simply to see you is worth more than any gift.

[and if she had known she would be seeing him, she would have put a touch more effort into her appearance. everyone had regrets.

it doesn't escape her, the difference in his demeanour, and her smile fades.]

...Something's the matter, isn't it. Whatever's on your mind?

[cagedinflesh]

Ah. Is it so simple a thing to be seen?

[He sighs heavily, shakes his head. There's no point in trying to deny it or make something up. Even if he were so inclined, she would no doubt realise it quickly.]

Well, you know of my current state. It's come no closer to being remedied, and I will never forgive my other half for it.

[cagedinflesh]

No, of course not. A contingency is important, I think, that's all.

[erythristic]

Fear not that it is so obvious, and blame instead my tendency toward perception. Is he the reason you cannot fix it? Or has the occasion simply not presented itself?

[she remembered how it felt to be robbed, to be stripped of what she was down to a human's capacity.]

[cagedinflesh]

Both, no doubt. He has few objections to this state, besides somewhat of an inconvenience.

[And being attacked by a werewolf. But that's different.]

He hasn't an ounce of sense in him, really. If I do not fix my situation soon, my Master will have no more use for me either.

[erythristic]

[with a small inclination of her head, she indicates that he should follow her, so they could have this conversation in private. her training she could finish later - the situation Edward spoke of was grave indeed. if her memories were correct...]

And that would place you at such a risk. Have you spoken with your Master about this?

[cagedinflesh]

[He follows readily, shakes his head and keeps his voice low.]

Yes, she has said she will give me some time, however, the length is uncertain. The next time she would wish to call on me is the deadline.

[erythristic]

And...what will you do, if Henry's foolishness causes you both to suffer?

[she could call on him in an hour, a day. dangling over limbo...if she didn't hold affection for him, it would be so dramatic, so engrossing. but as such as it is, she wonders why Henry would not call on her when she had already offered her assistance to them both.]

[cagedinflesh]

I'll continue to do what I am now, increased tenfold. I will make him suffer equally, and destroy what is important to him.

[In other words he'll throw a fit and be a giant tittybaby.]

[erythristic]

Edward, while I would and will support you in getting revenge, such a move is unwise for one reason alone, all else being nothing to the surge of passion that is such a virtue of your spirit. Would this reason not exist, wholeheartedly I would encourage you to eradicate all he loves.

[except Paloma.

pausing, she leans in to whisper to him.]

If you anger Henry too far, too brashly, I wonder if he would gain enough resolve to consider asking their Majesties for some means to restrain you. We both know they are capable of things beyond ourselves, surely they could do it - and it would wound me gravely indeed to know you were bound in a way that none but he could free you from. Enact your anger with care, though, make him suffer through such a way that his intelligence must inform him he deserves every bit of his pain, and you would have him working for your shared sake.

[and she draws back then, gently resting a gloved hand on his face.]

Do you want my assistance to solve this problem of yours?

20 June; audio earcuffs

[depicted]

[After Paloma tells Dorian.]

[The message is rather brief and rather clear. Dorian's voice is calm, level, its viola notes moving smoothly from word to word.]

Edward, Paloma told me.

I'm going to fuck you up again.

[cagedinflesh]

Dorian, I haven't heard from you in such a long while, and this is how you break the streak?

[He doesn't sound upset by it. No, he's kind of turned on.]

Don't worry, she'll be just fine.

[depicted]

[Almost bored:] Hand off your cock, Hyde, you're going to have to wait for me to hurt you.

[Bored, but maybe a little amused. He knows exactly what kind of person Hyde is.]

She will be. It takes more than you to stop her. I still will be demanding my own satisfaction from you.

[cagedinflesh]

You know I don't need to bother with that, although things might be made easier if you would pay me a visit? For both of our purposes, of course.

[Dorian can come curse him as long as he gets off too.]

[depicted]

Edward. There's a war on.

Besides, I need time to prepare my retribution. You wouldn't want me to offer you a sloppy punishment, would you?

[cagedinflesh]

I see no reason the war should make any difference other than to be discreet. Although you are correct of course, if you must take revenge for her, be sure it's prepared just so.

[depicted]

It will be.

[Never second best for the bae.]

May I have a word with Henry?

[cagedinflesh]

As much as I would like to allow it for you, I'm sure you understand I have my reservations, at the moment?

[depicted]

Edward. [Dorian is sulking.] I haven't spoken to him in months.

[cagedinflesh]

[Don't you try to guilt trip him.]

...Fine - only for a short time.

[Can't have Jekyll running off to give that shard back.]

[depicted]

[Brightens up like a chandelier!]

Thank you, Edward!

[cagedinflesh]

[Okay, well, maybe he's a little glad to get that thanks, anyway. dtf now????

and then there was Jekyll, very excited to hear from Dorian again finally, hopeful of some acceptance.]

Dorian? How are you?

[depicted]

[dtf later, Edward. Later. When he can write on your eyeballs without hurting you.

His expression softens into a frown.]

Henry. Are you all right?

[NOT THAT HE'S WORRIED OR ANYTHING BUT



HE MAY BE A LITTLE BIT WORRIED.]