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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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Dec 25th

[depicted]

Dr Henry Jekyll,

If I may have a moment of your time, I would like very much to meet with you at the Station over the next few days to express my holiday sentiments towards you. Please inform me of a time that would suit you for such a meeting.

Yours truly,
Dorian Gray

[cagedinflesh]

Dear Dorian,
I would be happy to meet with you at any time. In truth I have been spending much of my time already at the Station. Regardless, for you I would be there instantaneously. I shall spare you the immediate trip, shall we say tomorrow, three in the afternoon or thereabouts? I will be looking forward to seeing you.

Your friend,
Henry Jekyll

these stupid dweebs using the locket like a letter service

[depicted]

My dear Henry,

Three o'clock would be ideal. I look forward to seeing you then, and inquiring as to how you have been spending your time at the Station. Not in waiting for trains, I hope. [haha he's funny he makes jokes!! fucking loser]

Ever yours,
Dorian Gray

it's the drabwurld's fault for having no post

[cagedinflesh]

[gay

The next day, well before the appointed time, Jekyll is there already. Around 2:30 he goes to wait out front, determined not to allow research to come between him and enjoying the company of a friend ever again. He carries with him two small packages, wrapped in printed paper which he had specially made (it's important to present gifts in such a way! but apparently the Drabwurld doesn't realise it's Christmas), and lace. When he spots Dorian, he smiles, going to meet him.]

I was just waiting for the train, will you be taking it as well?

[he liked the joke, it was a good one, okay]

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[When Dorian arrives, he comes with a fairy who was kindly carrying the wrapped packages for Jekyll. Dorian thanks the fairy and takes the packages in hand, dismissing it to return home. Seeing Jekyll, he can't help but laugh at the remark.]

If it were with you, I imagine any trip would be a pleasure. How are you, Henry?

[Also, Dorian now carries a cutlass at his hip! Funny, that. He is also short two of the family rings he always wears.]

[cagedinflesh]

[Well...he supposes protection is important, and swordplay is a noble activity to take up...

He laughs, smiling brightly.] A trip would be quite the pleasure indeed! Perhaps we should. I am quite well, and yourself? How did you spend your Christmas?

[depicted]

Not traditionally, I might say, but pleasantly enough. Caer Glaem has so many books! It is too wonderful to be lost in that library. [nerd]

[cagedinflesh]

I have heard the Seelie side has a much better library than the Unseelie, it's a shame! I hold the deepest of jealousy for your facility. [He laughs. Nerd.]

[depicted]

Perhaps I should trade your Christmas present for a special sneaking visit into our own library. But I hope you can accept what I offer instead.

[Dorian holds out the package to Jekyll. It is two books: one, a collection of poetry, because seriously Jekyll less science more art. But the second is a beautifully bound notebook, with thick quality paper, and a fine quill beside it. Something so Jekyll can write.

The poetry book is inscribed with a message to Jekyll:

To my dear Henry,

Although these words do not contain the art of the Natural world, I hope the pleasure of their reading will bring as much beauty to your eye as you and your company do to mine.

Yours,
D.G.]

[Dorian doesn't fully recognize the little fluttering of excitement that is unsettling his belly. He is certain he must just be excited to get another Christmas gift.]

[cagedinflesh]

[Berserker accepts the package graciously, and passes off the two gifts he's brought for Dorian at the same time. He turns over each book, flipping through the empty pages of the notebook with a smile.]

How thoughtful! My notebook has become quite worn and full, there must be less than half a dozen pages left. I shall make very good use of it, thank you.

[Normally he might take the notebook from his pocket to show to Dorian, to see how it's falling apart and packed with notes. So he can see how appreciated the gift is. But that book is filled with details of Hyde, and Hyde's own writing at times. That is something he can show to no one. So he moves on to looking the poetry over, and the inside inscription, his smile softening as he reads it.]

Oh, Dorian, this is too kind, you flatter me. I shall treasure both, and will be sure to take a break from study to enjoy what art has to offer. With this I now able to do so! Thank you, Dorian, truly.

[One of the gifts Jekyll has given to Dorian contains a jar of blackberry jam. The other is two books, both printed off thanks to the Station's internet, then taken to be bound properly in leather. The first is Treasure Island, and the second, Prince Otto. Some Stevenson as promised.]

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[Dorian is an open book because he LOVES JAM so that's exciting. But when he sees the books, he looks up at Jekyll, positively delighted.] These works. They're you're friend's? You found them for me! Thank you, Henry, so very much.

[cagedinflesh]

[No one tell Dorian how to use the internet so he can't look up Stevenson and see Jekyll and Hyde listed there. Don't give him Project Gutenberg. Or to look up Oscar Wilde and get Dorian Gray.

He smiles all the more for Dorian's reaction, practically beaming.] They are! I do hope you enjoy them, Treasure Island seems to have remained his most popular. As you can surely tell by the title, it's an adventure tale, perhaps best enjoyed had you been a few years younger. Still, I think it really quite enjoyable at any age! Even if I am somewhat biased as an old friend.

[depicted]

I love adventure tales! I used to read Gulliver's Travels and Robinson Crusoe over and over when I was a boy. It will be wonderful to see such a story written by a friend of yours. [HE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER]

[cagedinflesh]

Yes, you had mentioned your interest in adventure stories! I quite liked Gulliver's Travels myself. Stevenson was always such a traveler himself - largely for his health, you see - it lends well to writing. I wish I could tell him your thoughts on it afterward!

[depicted]

Perhaps you can. I mean to say—if I can be here, and you can, why could Mr Stevenson himself not come here as well? [He brightens up.] And then I would get to meet him! I will be certain to record all of my thoughts as I read and send them to you.

[cagedinflesh]

[As much as he would like to introduce the two, it becomes more and more apparent to Jekyll that he couldn't. Not without a request to keep a certain novel hidden, which would be all too improper for far too many reasons.

But he continues to smile.]

A fair point! With your thoughts recorded, it would be possible, if ever he were to appear. As it stands, I shall be awaiting those thoughts for my own enjoyment. Shall I do the same?

[depicted]

Yes, please! I would love to hear what you think.

[cagedinflesh]

Then I will regularly tear myself away from science to read, and when I do, you shall hear of it. As to the notebook, is there anything you would have me use it for, in particular?

[depicted]

Only whatever would best suit you, Henry. [He smiles an easy, innocent smile and touches a hand to Jekyll's shoulder.] If science is also an art, then I have no place telling you what compositions you should make with the material I gift you.

[cagedinflesh]

Well, certainly there is an overlap of words, though I've never considered myself much of an artist! [He laughs, bowing his head to Dorian in a sort of acceptance.]

That reminds me, you should have medicine on hand, let me give you some. Shall I find a bag or basket for you to carry all this? I should have warned you, or been better prepared myself!

[depicted]

Medicine? [Dorian's mind flickers back to his portrait, and it sets a certain panic to him. Jekyll doesn't know. But what if Dorian asked him? Perhaps Jekyll could know something, could help. And yet he can't bear to tell Jekyll the terrible secret, and he flustered at the suggestion.] Do you really think we'll get ill? That is, I mean, very kind of you, of course—ah, a basket would be best, please!

[cagedinflesh]

It all depends, really. I cannot contract illness as I am now, while injuries heal quickly, unless something has changed here. For humans, however, as injury is entirely possible, I see no reason illness should not. As I performed some Minot surgery recently, the focus has been more so on pain relief. Good to have around even if only for the sake of another.

[depicted]

I appreciate it very much. [Dorian hesitates a minute, and then, looking down at the books, he asks,] I can't remember from your explanation. Why is it that you heal quickly, and cannot become ill?

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[liven]

Berserker.

[ No telling which she'll get until there's a reply. Shijima's outdoors somewhere, and leaning towards her locket with her habitual slouch. ]

I'm leaving Caer Scima for a time. [ No further explanation, of yet. But at least this much of a warning she's tossing his way, as acknowledgement of their arrangement. ]

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[cagedinflesh]

What for?

[His expression is bored, that itself should be a clear tell. If not, there's still those deep red eyes.]