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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý"My lady speaks the truth, as always," Henry pleasantly smiled, accepting?Rena's compliment as well as her theory about his associate.
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"Reynolds would be interested in anything scientifically based. Not just his own, though this would of course take precedence in his mind,?but anything that could inspire him or be utilized in his experiment. The best thing could be to bait him with another unsuspecting victim for his experiment. I would not dare risking any of us, so possibly some guy from the?street. Kidnapping a random who needs money should not be too noticeable, especially if you do your vampiric thing on him. If he is not sufficiently excited, I could offer him?an alchemist to play with instead. I suppose with us being fairly fast, it doesn't even need to be true. A deception that lures him into the open might be sufficient," Henry concluded, happy with himself for being able to cut through the complexity of the plan towards a simpler solution. ????
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Re: Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
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"I don't have premonitions," Natari said with a
soft apologetic chuckle.
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"It's just a feeling. In part because they seem
strange and in part because as I said enough vampires would want to turn on you
for killing their kind. I only suggest you be careful."
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"Yes we vampires are very much like mortals, which
allows us to move among you all unnoticed to most. We are equally as different
as well, which, I think is part of what frightens people so. Humans are far too
accustom to being the top of the food chain," she said with a small amused
smile.
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"It is easy to believe us monsters because we can
take them down but would the own not see the human as the monster when it takes
it down for its beef?"
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She shrugged.
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"I am not suggesting humans should just shrug it
off as fair, for that is unnatural, but nor do we deserve to be killed for what
you all do."
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She shrugged again.
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"It is truly one of those situations where both
sides have valid points and it is one reason we remain hidden as much as we can.
There are those careless monsters that are sloppy and crewel, allowing
themselves to be discovered by those brilliant minds such as your own. Those
sorts are no better than the worst humans as I have said."
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She wondered how he had discovered that the legends
of vampires were indeed true. Had he lost a patient to the bite of a vampire or
a loved one? She didn't feel right asking so merely shrugged again when he asked
if she had other thoughts to share with him.
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"Not at present. I wish I had more suggestions for
you to assure your own safety around the others."
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An odd wish on her part but there it was all the
same because he seemed a reasonable decent sort with a mind it would be a pity
to see wasted were he to end up getting himself killed.
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
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"So can you come up with a reason to call upon
him," Oliver asked.
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"I am afraid I am limited by the sun so am only
available in the evenings. If he is awake late we could even go now and if not,
tomorrow as soon as the sun sets?"
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"If he is human, he could have been too frightened
to be his own experiment. Many are not as bold as you," Rena told Henry.?
"And were he a coward, he would likely not wish to admit it to one as bold as
yourself."
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Compliments she gave freely to encourage him, but
she truly meant every word.She found hersaelf excited as well as uneasy for this
next new encounter.
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý"Very true, I am," Henry unnecessarily confirmed his brilliance, without a hint of self deprecation.
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"That was another thing that struck me as odd, actually. He offer me the machine at first, until I showed him how staring myself in the face is plenty enough and I am godlike enough already. Well, that wasn't the strange part. What I mean is that he offered the machine to every one. Unfortunates, those with lesser amount of mind present, various disabilities, inborn or accidental. Every conceivable creature, even some of those I would not have tried. You know, from the institution. The really odd?fellows. It had the effect on everyone. He claimed it, I witnessed it.
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Then I came to him with the same question you just had. And you know what?he told me? He told that he tried it already, and could not see nothing.?So either he is lying, though why he would bother I do not see. Or else his claim that anybody remotely human would be changed is overblown, which might be possible.?I tried to reassure myself that he is defective in some way, but as I mentioned earlier, it shouldn't be enough. The only defect that would explain something like that is that he lacks something to be fully human. I wasn't aware your kind existed before and was not comfortable completely with the idea. But now, I have to wonder what else is out there, and which one he really is. Though if?I were a supernatural creature of sorts, I would not be bothering with machines, I would just be indulging myself, passing the time, using my abilities.
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But if he is bored, or better yet, he is somehow so unique that nobody of his kind is around, now that would be something, wouldn't it?
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As for visiting him, I think the time is near.?Things appear to have started escalating, with our new little group getting to know one another. I think, the next opportunity we all have to engage with Reynolds, we probably should. Something nags at me, a hint of a dream I barely remember. It shouldn't mean anything. And Reynolds has been there for, longer than I remember. But this instinct of mine warns me he might disappear soon.?though as to the reason, I could not guess," Hyde uncomfortably admitted. ??
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
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Oliver's lips twisted into a reluctant
and?incredulous half smile.? "Yes you are quite brilliant," he replied
dryly, tone dripping with sarcasm.
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"Do you feel he will ever try out his own machine
or do you believe it will be one of those on whom he has tried it that will be
the instrument of his looking into the face of his god in a way he won't like,"
he asked.
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Of course the doctor couldn't truly know but
speculations of this nature could be interesting.
"And when is it that we're going to visit with
him?"
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Leti looked nervous at the prospect, but aside from
fidgeting with her skirt slightly, she remained silent on the matter. Rena gazed
at Henry with a rapt expression. She was paying attention intently. Jekyll had
never mentioned this Reynolds, but the man would be long dead by their time she
supposed. Jekyll was practical, and wouldn't bother talking about someone who
couldn't serve him and whom he hadn't truly cared about.
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý"That might work too," Jekyll agreed thoughtfully. "Wouldn't hurt to have more than one source of motivation for my dearest colleague. That face of Pan business was intriguing, to see it manifest in others, but gave me the creeps too, honestly. Especially how Reynolds?several times described himself as a modern kind of priest or something. I am not?a fan of those as a general principle though my associate was useful to me in several regards.
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The equipment does do something. It has measurable scientific effects. and I only understand?the general principles of how it works. But as for something sinister, I do not doubt it for a second. I guess sinister does not have to be bad. The thing is, you have no reason to know me, or to trust?how I would qualify myself, but I am not that squeamish. Not too sensitive. Not very rigid in?my thinking and when I am, still no more than others with my level of education, often less than them. So though it probably won't mean much to?you when I say that I get strange feelings when the equipment is on, it does mean something to me. I don't hate, don't even dislike Reynolds myself. He is a pleasant enough fellow and I did learn a few tricks from him.?He even introduced me to a very talented alchemist that allowed me to progress so much faster towards?my goals. But if it weren't for me benefiting from the interaction, I don't think I would keep on dealing. I have this feeling that eventually the face of Pan would catch up with him and gaze straight into the marrow of his soul, and then maybe detect its glaring absence," Henry added, allowing himself a small chuckle at Reynolds' expense.
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"Yes, discovering the truth might be paramount. And a case of possession would be very interesting to uncover. The entire body of science could stand to benefit. I am so glad I enlisted your help in the matter, you are helping me decide on a course of action," Hyde concluded with a smug smile. ??
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Re: Streets Of London (Klaus/Amara/Valerie)
Amara tipped her head to the side as her gaze focused on the strangely dressed blonde who she was satisfied that no one else could see. It was odd because with all the others the former handmaiden did all she could to avoid acknowledging them. Normally she just wanted them to go away but this woman was different. She didn¡¯t seem to want anything from her at all.? ? Taking a deep breath, she decided to say something, ¡°Who...who are you?¡± The brunette gave a start when the woman suddenly turned her attention from Klaus to her. It shouldn¡¯t have startled her considering she¡¯d asked a question meant to get a response but for some reason it had. ? ? ? At first, the blonde was silent as she studied the familiar face before her, ¡°Esther.¡± She knew without question this wasn¡¯t Tatia. ? ? ? ¡°Esther?¡± Amara repeated as she stared back at the woman who sent the occasional glancing look towards Klaus. She was curious to know more about the woman while at the same time plagued with the uneasy feeling she inspired. She swallowed anxiously as her brown eyes studied the blonde closely. ? ? ? _____________ ? ? ? ¡°It could be nothing. I suppose that I simply have a little trouble with the thought of trusting someone who hunts our kind.¡± Valerie didn¡¯t think that Van Helsing was an altogether horrible person or anything it was just that she couldn¡¯t imagine someone who had that drive to kill vampires would after a single conversation be willing to help one. ? ¡°I just can¡¯t help thinking that if he successfully solves the puzzle of this...cure that he might not stop with the one you asked that he help.¡± ? ? ? ? (ooc: yep. One of the last ghosties Klaus would ever want showing up lol) |
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Re: Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
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Natari started slightly when he asked what she was
thinking about.
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"Nothing either of us can solve," she said
apologetically.
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"Merely the stresses and concerns of the unknown. I
do not feel good about those others or your work with them, but I hope I am
wrong."
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She turned back toward him and away from the bright
nearly hypnotic flames in the fire though it was pleasant and warm.
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"Some vampires live a more solitary life outside of
society for many reasons, some to hide, some like a close friend of mine,
because he dislikes company and is very old. I feel it is safe in the city,
there are so many deaths the one I cause a night won't be noticed."
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
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"I can simply promise to kill him if he doesn't
cooperate," Oliver offered casually when talk turned to how to make this D.
Reynolds aid them in stopping Caligari's body hopping tendencies.
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"This gazing into the face of Pan I know not what
to think of but...some vampires have interesting mental abilities. Our king, for
example,e can control animals and the weather and he is aware of the thoughts of
those beings to whom he is connected," he said then closed his mouth as if
regretting speaking of the vampire to which he referred.
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"I only mean to wondering if the mind and its
abilities are merely opened by this Dr.s equipment or, if unlike with my kind
something more sinister is happening. Something along the lines of
possession?"
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He shook his head, then rose to pace the
room.
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"You would hardly know, of course, but my point is
it may be useful to discover which if you have no theories on the matter. The
man certainly bears investigating. His work is most interesting even more so
than your own," he told Henry.
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"With less personally direct benefits, of course,"
he amended.
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Rena was deep in thought as she sat beside Henry,
silently listening and Leti's gaze was trepidation as she gazed around the room.
She didn't relish dealing with this other Dr. as Dr. Henry had already expressed
more than once that he was dangerous. If they had to, though,they had to and
she'd just remain close to Henry.
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý"Of course he would," Henry readily agreed, not in the least deterred by the fact that he did not meet Rena's father. "To have given birth to you, he would have to be a logical creature and a superior being," he lightly explained, his mind still occupied with the?mechanism of body hoping.
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"Well, the thing is, body hopping would require some extraneous resources. Whether they are of the mind, or spirit, or energy. I?know not, and I hopefully do not have to care. The important thing Is that Reynolds claims his machines could create a perturbation inside of the higher systems. His whole magnum opus, or at least its intent is to unlock that secret door that requires access to higher faculties. He was able to do something to this girl. Playing with her mind and such. So this Mary seemingly displayed certain unnatural abilities, after being exposed to the machine. Making the candle go out, moving an object towards her. Whether it was due to her belief in her ability or because something was altered in her, I am not sure. The color of her eyes did change though, from regular green to intense black. Say what you will, but I think Reynolds has a few tricks to open and or to close those most mysterious of doors. He is not merely?holding a body back, but that which?is inside of it, be it what it may.
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At least so?it seemed. Several of his experimental Unfortunates could not take the aftermath of the experiment?too well. They would?lean towards homicidal tendencies, or wilderness. Something was indeed done to their minds. Whether within or without. Reynolds calls it 'gazing into the secret face of Pan.' I doubt they have actually seen any true god, but they have seen more than meets the eye, those very simple people. It would be hard to drive farmers mad, except with their own superstitions staring them in the eyes, or with something real out there.?I have placed equipment around their prone bodies, and the electrical field around them would alter, whatever else it means.
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So overall, I have some hope that Reynolds is not entirely useless. If he agrees, he could disrupt the essence from reappearing in a new body. We would just have to convince him that he would benefit, that he would learn something new. I think I would tell him he would be that much closer to the god Pan, that would make him happy and open minded..." Henry speculated with a frown.
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"No, I value myself far too much for this. I cannot risk this irreplaceable intelligence. There is not attaching this unique mind to any machine. I am open enough to see what needs be seen and do not need to see any more than that," Hyde proudly stated.
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"As for his books, well you are right. We did exchange some ideas and we shared some notes. I thought I was clever at limiting what I felt revealing to Reynolds. But to this day I am not certain if he were true to me, mocked me, or what else could account for my failure to comprehend...I?recognized in his writings a smattering of Greek, but it wasn't the Classical version I have expected. I am not an expert but that alphabet was either a code of sorts, or...a much older variant of the Greek. The kind that one would not be surprised to read and hear at the noble days of Achilles,?or before. I tried to ask my colleague for the?key to read the code but he only regarded me with something that,,, well I would look at an ordinary human like that, from a place firmly above them. His writings are not intelligible to me, and the reasons for them being so odd....do not make me very comfortable in truth. I rely on Reynolds personal?goals to motivate him to help. But as for compassion, or any other human foibles, they can even be expected less of him, than of myself," Henry admitted with an almost uncertain smile. ??????????
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Re: calling on the Doctor, Natari, Van Helsing
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"I didn't say all vampires don't over feed. it's
like mortals over eating. Some simply enjoy needlessly gorging themselves. Then
there are others who only sip there and there and don't ever get truly full
either." She shrugged. "I personally have one meal, in the evening, I am full
and thus feel fully in control which I feel is wiser all around."
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"The cross will protect you surely," Natari said
when the doctor spoke of god hopefully protecting him. "If any happen to come
after you tell them you've been reformed," she chuckled. "True or not, it will
perhaps shock them enough to give you a moment."
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When he expressed surprise that she preferred the
city she smiled slightly. "It's like with mortals who enjoy the city. I prefer
entertainment and more access to the things I enjoy, shops, music, company. I
would grow bored in the country. There is more food to be had in the city as
well. More suited to my tastes. The larger the city the bigger the homeless down
and out that no one will miss."
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"I honestly don't know how many vampires there
are," Natari said honestly. "And as for how many would prefer to return to
humanity, that's another thing I do not know. Mist would not speak of it seeing
it as an obvious impossibility and some that could not stand this life have
simply gone into the sun. I keep my circle of friends close and they are all
content as they are."
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She frowned when he spoke of his new project, but
kept her view to herself. She'd already shared it and expressing concern that
the strange vampires could be dangerous would solve nothing. He was already
involved and there was no way out of that at least none that she could see. Her
expression was brooding as she idly stared into the fire. She didn't
particularly like this sort of complication.
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
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Oliver listened to Henry speak, lips slightly
parted in mild astonishment and incredulity even as he smiled slightly in
amusement. In short, the usually cynical vampire's expression was a strange
one.
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Rena gave Henry an appreciative smile when he spoke
of why some could consider those who they did not understand to be mad. "My
father would really appreciate that line of reasoning," she said, placing a hand
on his arm as she gave him a soft smile. "I hope we don't have to risk
encountering him here as it would really complicate matters unnecessarily, but
if we did, he'd surely appreciate it."
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It was likely why they'd become friends later, at
least in part, Rena silently reasoned. Her attention was then drawn to the
concept of keeping Caligari from body hopping. She was doubtful because if such
would've worked, would Jekyll not have been aware already? Could he have
possibly forgotten or would his mind before the potion think of anything his
later enhanced mind had not?
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"But as the spirit is the one hopping, why does it
matter how helpless the body can be made to become,s" Rena asked Henry when he
suggested a few ideas on how to restrict Caligari from switching bodies if
attacked.
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Leti's expression lit up when the Reynolds doctor's
name was mentioned. She recalled Henry saying she was never to be alone with
that one did she come to work for him.
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"You ain't never let him attach you to one of his
machines, have you," she asked with a slight shiver when Henry said even looking
at said machines was unsettling.
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"Haven't you ever simply asked to borrow one of his
books," Oliver inquired. "If you are colleagues, one would expect the exchange
of helpful information to some degree."
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Leti noticed Oliver's odd accent, and assumed that
was how an English accent sounded back in the thirteen hundreds. Strange to
imagine English not sounding like English.? He wasn't looking at her as
though he wished to drink her blood, and in fact hardly looking at her at all so
she relaxed a bit, allowing her eyes to scan the room idly.
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"I suppose I could do that. IT may be interesting,"
Oliver agreed. "You have been rather informative, considering the circumstances
that brought us together, and I can appreciate that," he added a bit
reluctantly.
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"How shall you illustrate this meeting? Will this
Reynolds participate in a friendly gathering with three others who are not
themselves doctors?"
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"Well it's only you he'd have to explain. I'm his
assistant, and Rena is soon to be his wife so having us with 'im should be
expected I'd think."
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"Fair enough," Oliver agreed, nodding as he gave
her a glance before returning his gaze to Henry.
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Re: The exchanging of unbelievable information, Henry, Rena, Leti, Oliver
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý"I make perfect sense. My observations are always accurate. Only it takes an equally sensible mind to appreciate them. Mad is just another word for genius.??When one feels stuck within the confines of his own intelligence and unable to make that one step beyond, or see others make that step, 'mad' is the first qualification that comes to mind to indicate?an uncomfortable?encounter with a true genius like myself," Henry shrugged indifferently.
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"I didn't have to have a specific understanding of everything the potion does. The side effect of an ingenious?discovery is still?considered to be ingenious. I had ample benefits from what I did plan for the potion to do. There is never anything greater than being your true self. Immortality, while pleasant, would be of little use to those adhering to the protective facade of mediocrity. Being?my authentic self, which was my original intention, was the great goal, fully accomplished. Being immortal has to be secondary to that.?A pleasant surprise, a useful addition to the main purpose. My genius still speaks for itself, even in the priorities it set for itself," Hyde continued unperturbed. Relishing the opportunity to discuss his approach with yet another unorthodox mind.
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"Body hopping, is annoying," Henry thoughtfully agreed. "But there might be a way. An injection to paralyze all body flows. I might have come across one?that uses alchemical substances to achieve something similar. And then there are the bizarre machines of my occasional associate, Dr Reynolds. People who get placed under their thrall, don't get up without him wishing for it to be so. There might not be body hopping from the body?attached to one of the machines.
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Speaking of my unusual colleague...He is the one, dear Oliver. I like how he thinks, I appreciate what he does and yet, even I feel odd about him. He is scientifically driven, which I may be the last to begrudge, but his methods are even more advanced than mine to some degree. His machines, they sometimes make me feel strange things. Just looking at them. His sketches of other machines are quite unusual as well. I do not know where he gets his ideas from. I sometimes catch him copying some material from books I do not recognize, And I am fairly?familiar with Latin and can recognize the Greek alphabet. His sketches are either in a code, which may be, or a foreign language I know nothing about and the very concepts as tantalizing as they are, are also peculiar.?I must sadly admit to not fully trusting my associate, and it is his mind I would be interested in perusing. What say you, my blood thirsty friend?" Henry wondered, his tone indicating the severity of his need.??????
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