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"I would never, I am as good at keeping secrets as
you are, well, almost," Hyde spoke with a sense of affronted
dignity.?
?
"The name Victor is clearly the result of parents
overcompensating for the lack of certainty in their bloodline," Henry happily
offered, the ingratiating manner of the young scientist and his repeated mention
of being fortunate, never fully forgotten.
?
"No, we should not let him know anything we do not
wish him to use against us later, I am of the opinion that he might, should it
serve his needs.
?
No, I would have thought?I could remember the
most important character of our time being related to you.?But then again,
the day has been long," Henry skeptically allowed.
?
"That vampire bloke was just as I imagined. Thin,
grumpy, prone to violence. Now dream work, I don't know what to think?of.
Something tells me it might be harder to?punch in a dream then it is in
real life. What if the target vanishes before my punch reaches them, that would
be a disappointment," the good doctor suggested, feeling mostly in a jovial
mood, which has been?scarce of
late.?????
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Leti blinked. He'd had drinks a while ago but he
was still feeling them. She tried not to smile.
"Yes, don't say anything to make my brother feel
that it is dangerous for me to be in your company, please," she said, lips
twitching as she struggled not to laugh.
"I really don't think Victor should know
either."
At last she chuckled when Rena
snickered.
"I don't think the name Victor is a good one,"
Rena said suddenly.
"My grandfather was made by a Victor who I truly
believe was crazy and evil."
?
"Wait...I did tell you my grand father was the
person in the Frankenstein novel, right?"
?
The day had been so long, sleep was lacking and
everything was unreal. She honestly couldn't remember by this
point.
Leti settled back after giving the driver her
address.
?
"Um...If you did I missed it between the time
travel and your family doing dream work, but...somehow after discovering that
vampires are real, I'm not too surprised...Well perhaps a
little."
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Dr. Van looked thoughtful, as he usually did during such deep conversations as this one.
Yes,
I could see you perhaps putting them down, much as animals are done, although I could not see myself doing likewise. I would much rather turn them to humans again, so as to reestablish the original inhibitions these killers felt before, when they were humans. Then again, there is no guarantee that they would have such inhibitions again, unless, he paused as he thought about what she had said. ?you know, I think you actually have the right idea about the organs and transfusions. Those would perhaps teach the body and the brain how to¡, His eyes brightened as understanding dawned, that¡¯s, it, he pointed to his own head, then scratched his chin, face seeming to bask in at least partial triumph.
You, my friend, are a genius. The answer, I think, lies largely within the brain. One would either have to modify the current vampiric brain to teach it?to think human again, or, replace said vampiric brain with the human brain from a willing donor.?A large part of the transformation either way, lies in what the brain learns, and what it can process. For instance tell me, if you will, once you were turned, how long did it take you to¡, Learn, how to be a vampire? I know you had a teacher and all, but were you ready the first night? Or does it usually take a while for a new one to get the hang of things? Does one come to enjoy the taste of blood immediately? Or, does it take a while? Are there those who simply cannot handle the taste of blood? I have been concentrating too much on the body, and that is definitely part of it, but the brain governs the body, does it not? ?this will probably sound rather morbid, even to you, but what would happen if a human brain and a vampiric brain were?switched? Would?the human become a vampire, or the vampire become a human? There¡¯s any myriad of possibilities here. ?I do not think anyone has ever examined the brains of either, so as to properly compare, and contrast them.
He nodded when she agreed with him about fearing what they didn¡¯t know. He was so captivated by his idea about human brains and vampiric brains, that he almost missed her question about, what if he were her, but he caught the questions just ?in time. He chuckled. Pardon me,?I am trying to picture you,?as me, and what I find even more humorous is the picture of me, as you. His face then became serious once again. I would like to say no, that I would not turn him, and yet, the problem with that answer is that I cannot see myself even as you, without at least a portion of my experimental nature.
It was apparent that he was not only deep in thought, but honestly trying to put himself into her place, as if he could actually become her, simply by thinking about it. Such ideas in his mind were preposterous at best, but it was amusing for him to imagine them, and to almost bring them into reality, imagining them as though they were actual facts.
He gazed at her then, as if he were trying to look into her very soul, not stealing, but borrowing, the thoughts, and images of what it was actually like to be her, in her place, to think as she would think. One could easily say he was trying to empathize with her in the deepest way possible. ?but what frightened Helsing, was the same thing that simultaneously amused, and intrigued him. It was easy enough, with enough use of the imagination, to imagine himself as Natari, even as he listened to her speak, and enjoyed a growing understanding of her. But what was difficult, yet frighteningly simple, was to imagine himself, as himself, in her place. He, the God-fearing scientist, now living and walking is the very thing he had once hunted, the very creature he had once sought so desperately to kill, as if it could be his only passion in life, his life¡¯s?blood. And there was that word, the last word, seeming to pierce through his heart, like a stray?arrow, or perhaps, much like a well placed fang.
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 4:39 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
"Some may have been turned against their will and
so could benefit from regaining their humanity.? Then there are those who
probably wanted to become killers, due to childhood issues and such as you said.
They did not dare as a human, but once becoming a vampire, there were at last
able to do what they did not dare before. They have the power now that they
never should've...that they are unfit for. Those could benefit by becoming human
again perhaps...Well humane sorts like yourself would say so. I would personally
just see them killed...put down like the animals they are."
?
Her eyes were distant, glittering green in the
fire, not showing an oz of mercy for such types as she knew they had it for no
one else and such feeling was wasted.
?
?
"I enjoy your philosophy," she said.
"I do think we fear that which we do not know and
it returns to our own actions because, in truth, so few people or vampires know
themselves. They rarely bother to self examine. Someone once told me of course
she knew how she felt about a thing, it as her, and I proved in one conversation
that she had no idea what she truly felt."
She chuckled.
?
?
"I think they lack emotional intelligence, judging
others from the side with clear headed logic, and not seeing when they are
similar because it is suddenly different when they feel something about
it."
She chuckled.
"They feel their reasons for behaving in the way
they criticize in others. Rather than noting how they are similar they focus on
the lie of how it is different due to a minute detail."
?
?
When he asked what she'd do in his place, she
shrugged.
"I would try several experiments with transfusion,
I suppose, perhaps organ replacement, but I am not doctor so am most likely
wrong.? But the question was a good one, so I must ask the same. What, Dr.
Would you do in my place?? Would you kill the human who threatens to cure
vampirism and some may say in doing so threaten our superior race by giving
humans too much power over it?? Would you, as Natari turn Van Helsing to
see what sort of a vampire he would make, or would you help him out of pure
boredom because you are very board and whatever he discovers won't effect
you.? You have no desire to be mortal again after all, and you know he
won't force it onto you."
?
Her questions were lightly and casually put, but
her eyes were calculating as she regarded him. Calculating and curious as she
waited.
?
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?
"Some may have been turned against their will and
so could benefit from regaining their humanity.? Then there are those who
probably wanted to become killers, due to childhood issues and such as you said.
They did not dare as a human, but once becoming a vampire, there were at last
able to do what they did not dare before. They have the power now that they
never should've...that they are unfit for. Those could benefit by becoming human
again perhaps...Well humane sorts like yourself would say so. I would personally
just see them killed...put down like the animals they are."
?
Her eyes were distant, glittering green in the
fire, not showing an oz of mercy for such types as she knew they had it for no
one else and such feeling was wasted.
?
?
"I enjoy your philosophy," she said.
"I do think we fear that which we do not know and
it returns to our own actions because, in truth, so few people or vampires know
themselves. They rarely bother to self examine. Someone once told me of course
she knew how she felt about a thing, it as her, and I proved in one conversation
that she had no idea what she truly felt."
She chuckled.
?
?
"I think they lack emotional intelligence, judging
others from the side with clear headed logic, and not seeing when they are
similar because it is suddenly different when they feel something about
it."
She chuckled.
"They feel their reasons for behaving in the way
they criticize in others. Rather than noting how they are similar they focus on
the lie of how it is different due to a minute detail."
?
?
When he asked what she'd do in his place, she
shrugged.
"I would try several experiments with transfusion,
I suppose, perhaps organ replacement, but I am not doctor so am most likely
wrong.? But the question was a good one, so I must ask the same. What, Dr.
Would you do in my place?? Would you kill the human who threatens to cure
vampirism and some may say in doing so threaten our superior race by giving
humans too much power over it?? Would you, as Natari turn Van Helsing to
see what sort of a vampire he would make, or would you help him out of pure
boredom because you are very board and whatever he discovers won't effect
you.? You have no desire to be mortal again after all, and you know he
won't force it onto you."
?
Her questions were lightly and casually put, but
her eyes were calculating as she regarded him. Calculating and curious as she
waited.
?
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Leti blinked. He'd had drinks a while ago but he
was still feeling them. She tried not to smile.
"Yes, don't say anything to make my brother feel
that it is dangerous for me to be in your company, please," she said, lips
twitching as she struggled not to laugh.
"I really don't think Victor should know
either."
At last she chuckled when Rena
snickered.
"I don't think the name Victor is a good one," Rena
said suddenly.
"My grandfather was made by a Victor who I truly
believe was crazy and evil."
?
"Wait...I did tell you my grand father was the
person in the Frankenstein novel, right?"
?
The day had been so long, sleep was lacking and
everything was unreal. She honestly couldn't remember by this
point.
Leti settled back after giving the driver her
address.
?
"Um...If you did I missed it between the time
travel and your family doing dream work, but...somehow after discovering that
vampires are real, I'm not too surprised...Well perhaps a little."
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"Oh, right, rightright," Henry agreed,?his
left arm?occupied with clutching Rena, making his right hand assume
the?onerous duty of separating in the effort to wave itself.
?
"You know how the day went. It was all a big
jumble. Left right, up, down. Kill, don't be killed. All the good stuff.
A?fellow gets confused in all the excitement. You know, it is how you go
about your?affairs, you get excited too, you know?
?
Good then, so you met Poole. Now it is only fair I
meet your brother. I assume he doesn't know about your little hobby, eh? Not to
worry, I will keep it to myself, promise!" the good doctor solemnly
reassured.
?
Now that his right hand has done the job of
gesturing, it could be rewarded once more by allowing it to go around Rena's
slender waste, only to remember the need for propriety a few seconds
later.?
?
"I am good again," Henry announced, his
voice?suddenly drunk, unexpectedly even for himself. Perhaps the excitement
of the evening creating a more exhilarating?effect on his senses than he
could have anticipated.?????
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"I already quit the other job...I just didn't
know I"d be living with you...I should nip home and get some things if you
insist...and you could meet my brother," she suggested hopefully, glancing
over at Henry.
?
"And yes I met Poole...I woke him when I came to
speak with you about my wrist this morning...Oliver you know..."
?
Now that they knew the entire story with Oliver
it seemed odd that she'd been so worried.? Hind sight and all that
though.? She still had to process the vampire bit.? It was good he
wasn't after them for anything, so it nearly made the vampire bit not seem so
threatening.?
?
"I wonder if it makes him dead...or
worse..."
She couldn't decide what to think about it but
being a doctor Henry would have more of a valid view.
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Mary Beth nodded, very well Doctor, she looked amazed that the doctor was indeed following her suggestions. After all, she thought to herself, who am I to be giving such suggestions as these?
Heidi blushed at Elizabeth¡¯s complement, also watching the cheeks of her mistress, wondering to herself why she, was also blushing? ?she quickly jotted down the title of the book, yes I will tell Abby right away, as soon as I see her in fact, Heidi replied.
As for strength and all of that, she continued, I have always admired you, mistress, for I have always seen a kind of inner strength in you. A quiet boldness, a rather meek sort of personality, but one which has much buried underneath it. I have always admired you for this as I have said, and I¡¯ve always secretly wished I could be like that. ?for instants it has always amazed me that you let master Victor have such freedom to do¡, Well whatever it is that he does. Many women would be hanging all over their husbands, begging for the smallest scraps and crumbs of affection from them, but not you. Yet for all of that, he loves you.
God loves you.
On Monday, April 26, 2021, 1:12 AM, Ishamael Moridin <ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Excellent, I shall order some right away," Van
Hoff agreed, marveling at himself. There was in truth something odd about him
needing guidance from his own assistant, her charms utterly irrelevant to the
unusual situation.
?
If he were not a man of science, he would have
considered some witchery in her blood line, and yet, whatever was the case, he
did feel natural following her ideas that began to seem as good if not better
than his own.?
?
"A...loner. You have such uniquely gifted words to
describe your Master, Heidi," Elizabeth allowed with a small smile at her own
private thoughts.
?
Her mind easily suggested the images of a maniacal
Victor to her. In the privacy of the basement, laughing, no maybe giggling
maniacally, she had conceived of it, was a more appropriate visualization.
?
Maniacal laughter, bodies at his feet, tubes, jars
and always a mysterious force barely having space to wedge itself
between?visible and the unseen, coaxed out of its slumber through his
deviltry. Loner indeed.
?
"And yet,?you are not wrong. Victor was...is,
unaccustomed to visitors. Rest assured, I shall help you learn the new skills.
We women have the strength?and adaptability that men can only envy. Even
such singular men like Victor. You'll see, you will get the?feel for
it?shortly," Elizabeth reassured distractedly.
?
The image of the maniacal Victor, bringing more
fever to her forehead, more, bizarrely, blushing, to her cheeks. Could it be
somehow because of Cylas? Elizabeth knew not, but did not hate the
thought.
?
"Have Abby order a book with instructions for you.
I recall there was some treatise of this kind penned by a lady Jasmine Wenworth,
everything a young woman needs to know about dutiful preparations for a popular
dinner, I believe it was called," Elizabeth considered, the precise wording of
the title eluding her, but the approximation, hopefully serving to help in this
new enterprise.
?
??
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Dreams
I am most certain that we would need supplements of some sort,
Doctor, Mary Beth replied. After all he is not eating really, we are going to
need some sort of vitamins or the like.
Heidi did her best not to look alarmed. Yes one of those magazines would
likely be most helpful, and we may need more staff, on a temporary basis as
you say. Regretfully I have had limited experience in party planning, as
master Victor never really was that sort of man. He has always been more of a
loner as such.
It sounded to Heidi now as if she herself, had been the one wanting the
party, and that Elizabeth was the generous benefactor, promising her that they
would make it happen. But for her own part, Heidi really did not care much if
there was a party or not. She wasn¡¯t that much into all that sort of thing
herself, and never really remembered the mistress of the house being so.
She nodded, with a resigned, yes mistress, to Elizabeth¡¯s reassurance
that they would make the party happen someway.
Heidi felt as if she were being somehow pulled along, increasingly deeper
into a strange, dark morass of,?she knew not what. And yet, she saw no
way to turn back, not without losing her job. God loves you.
On
Sunday, April 11, 2021, 12:55 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Oh rest assured, Heidi, it won't be a problem in the least. Feel free
to hire experts and their services. Or Abby can. Either way, I shall supply
resources and opportunities for both of you. The local market ought to have
a great variety of cooks, as well as meal ideas.
?
I could also...procure one of these fancy magazines. For the Home and
Heart or some such. I want to say I have seen one like it recently at a
friend's house. Somebody out there ought to know what would make a grand
party. We shall make it happen, my dear. One way, or another," Elizabeth
promised confidently.
?
"And it shall be within two weeks? Do you think you can manage? We can
hire more staff if need be. On a temporary basis, of course," Elizabeth
generously suggested, not at all perturbed by the?financial
expenditure. For all she knew, all of Victor's money was covered in blood
anyway, and she only wanted to use as much of it?as she needed. No
more, and certainly no less.
?
"An excellent idea, Mary Beth," Dr Van Hoff ponderously nodded.
Recalling what the great Mesmer spoke of liquids. Claims he has not yet
ascertained himself until he perused the treatise by James Esdaile. "Do you
think we would need further supplements, if the patient reaches a critical
point where no liquids are helpful? You don't have to answer right away. If
you think of something, please let Ludwig know. I shall send him to check on
your needs every now and then," Van Hoff helpfully offered.?
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Ludwig nodded at Mary Beth's request, with a smile he thought should
pass for polite under most kinds of scrutiny, considering that it would
natural for his normal bearings.
?
People have come to expect some gruffness from him and he rather
enjoyed. Bethany did not mind the gruff exterior, and when he showered her
with affection, the contrast was always in his favor, which to his mind,
was the main thing he would have in his favor.
?
A good thing Bethany was not too picky, or else it probably would not
be enough for her, but it was, by all lucky stars. Just thinking of that,
mad his smile that much broader.
?
"Should we get something for the patient, do you think?" Dr Van Hoff
wondered, half talking to himself as if entertaining a heavy dilemma. "We
have injected a few substances, but I really did believe by this point he
would try some solid food as well. How unfortunate, that he
didn't.?It is your impression that?he would appreciate some
Oriental food? We have all the necessities here but...oh well, probably
less relevant at present," the doctor spoke with a distracted kind of
regret.
?
****
Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Now we just need to get
ready. So many things to have done. Sitting arrangements, flower
arrangements, not to mention a proper meal that would not shame people of
higher station.
?
I swear, so much to be done. But I suppose," the young mistress of
the house tiredly rubbed at her eyes, the motion of her right hand getting
slower.
?
"We can do some?preparations at a later stage. You may retire
now," she graciously allowed, realizing she could still catch up on some
sleep.
?
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I suppose I am rather famished, Mary Beth reluctantly
admitted, then she turned to the footman and kindly inquired, please
bring me some of the Oriental food when you have time? She took another
look at the patient, thank the powers, he seem to be sleeping at
present, the argument at least for the moment, subsided.
Heidi feverishly wrote, R, E, N, f...,?Soon all the names
mentioned by Elizabeth were neatly written down, row upon row. Very well
mistress, I will get these sent away to the appropriate recipients as
soon as possible; meanwhile, will there?be anything
else? God loves you.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 3:08 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Well, my dear Mary Beth. After a very short time, you already
seem to know more than either Ludwig or I. I am grateful that you have
chosen to work with me, I really am. In the mean time, would you
perhaps be interested in some fortifications?
?
Our cook had a few experiments lately, something inspired by her
encounter with Oriental men. I am sure she would be delighted to let
you try it out. And Ludwig would be only too happy to bring it to you,
just ask him for anything. Isn't it right Ludwig?"
?
Van Hoff eagerly inquired, making the footman grunted in
acknowledgment. Ludwig supposed his time could be spent better with
Bethany, but it won't do to mention that, he?knew better than to
argue with the Master.?
?
*
"I think...it is pronounced Renfield. Yes, that sounds right,"
Elizabeth mused, remembering Keres mentioning a few names, some of
them all mixed up in her head just then.
?
She distinctly remembered her new friend talking about several
people, but precisely which needed to be invited was beyond
her.?Nonetheless, Elizabeth supposed there would be no harm done
in including a few more people.?What was a good party after all,
if not for meeting many promising people.
?
"I think, there was somebody else, but as I cannot remember them
yet, it can wait. We will start with those, dear Heidi," Elizabeth
happily suggested, all the more gracious for her words were not called
into doubt, did not seem to garner any objections or require
clarifications. She consequently ?felt pleased with Heidi, their
earlier exchange notwithstanding.
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Sweet Dreams
Thank you Doctor, Mary Beth replied with a smile. How
could she resist, especially when he called her such endearing
names. He¡, He appeared earlier to be having some sort of argument,
I would surmise that perhaps it is with his wife, apparently some
sort of struggle had been going on before hand, although of course I
am not sure of the subject matter of this. That¡¯s about all I know
for now. But I will try to listen later when he awakens, assuming of
course, that he is coherent enough for me to hear and understand
what he is??saying.
Heidi quickly took out parchment and Quill, and began writing.
Rena¡, And, Henry¡, Hide, from London. All right, I have those
names, she stated, wondering where the mistress had met these
people, seeing as she did not know them. Next please?
She held the quill,?poised to write the next
names. God loves you.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:53 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"I was wondering about that, but could not glean what he is
saying. Can you, dearest Mary Beth? Rest assured, it is no
requirement. You have been indispensable to all of us," Van Hoff
sincerely complimented.
****
"Oh good," Elizabeth muttered distractedly, subsiding more
comfortably into her bed, relieved that she did not need to
explain herself further.
?
"So, the names are..." the young woman started, paused for a
second to consider and continued, as the names flowed into her
mind. Even trying to think of where she knew them from, made her
entire body shudder from head to toe with increased fever. While
not thinking about it, allowed her body to relax instead.
?
"The names are...Rena and Henry Hyde...from...London, no
less," Elizabeth concluded, with an embarrassed chuckle. She did
not know if the girl would voice an objection, and fervently
wished she would keep such objections to herself. As Elizabeth had
no strength, nor inclination, to argue about that.
?
?
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[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Marybeth nodded, I¡¯ll do all I can doctor. She
turned her attention to the patient then, placing a gentle hand
on his shoulder. They¡¯re there now, there now, Mr. Victor,
everything is going to be all right. He struggled, but gradually
began to calm down, she turned back to VAN Hoff, he appears to
be having some sort of a mental argument with someone.
Heidi also blinked, a party, mistress? Yes sure I know how
to prepare for a party, but I will need the names of those whom
you wish to invite, so that I may send out the proper
invitations. And you have a feeling that he¡¯s going to be well
soon? Well that is wonderful, I am??most certain
you??will be glad to have him?back with you
again. She looked concerned however, that he might not be quite
well enough to attend a party yet.
On
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11:09 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Heidi. I know it is late a bit..." Elizabeth passed a
tired hand over her feverish feeling forehead, right below the
comfortingly loosened hair.
?
She realized with a start that perhaps her idea might not
find immediate understanding with the occasionally obtuse
girl.
?
"You see, Heidi. I know it may sound strange, but I have
a feeling...that Victor will be well soon," Elizabeth
prevaricated, clutching onto a semblance of something
reasonable even if she did not care one bit how Victor?
felt.
?
"And he will need to be cheered up. You must start making
preparations for a party, as soon as you can. I trust you know
how," Elizabeth remembered to inquired, blinking her eyes
furiously as if in an effort to chase away a dark
mirage?from her dreams.
?
It was trying to intrude into her conscious mind, but she
resolved to not let it show. At least as much as possible. And
with it being suprisingly shapeless, more like a voice
incessantly demanding from her to do something,?she hoped
she had a good chance at succeeding to banish it
entirely.
****
"Yes Mary Beth, I called for you. I am sorry to have
bothered you so soon, but as you can see, the patient can find
no respite and he needs to sleep peacefully enough for full
recovery.
?
Being fully sedated as he is, I am reluctant to give him
anything stronger, lest it affects him?in unpredictable
ways. I was hoping it would be a woman's gentle touch that is
necessary to put him at ease. Yours especially, because of
your soothing presence," Van Hoff explained his decision, some
regret at?disturbing his assistant evident in his
voice.???
?
?????
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As the argument in Victor¡¯s dream
continued, Mary Beth was soon on the scene. You called for
me, Doctor? She began speaking to and making shushing noises
to Victor, trying her best to soothe him. There?there
now, it¡¯s going to be all right. I¡¯m certain your dear wife
will come to see you soon, for now, you must get some
much-needed rest. Her voice proved to be quite helpful. She
also tried to hold a sponge with warm milk to his lips. He
was able to swallow some, and this also seemed to have a
soporific effect on him. Soon, he was sleeping once more.
Heidi was soon knocking softly on Elizabeth¡¯s door. Once
inside, she bowed and asked, you sent for me, mistress? What
is your bidding this night?
God loves you.
On
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 11:28 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Elizabeth found her body getting restless She had to
do Something. Right now. It just seemed imperative.
?
"Abby, Abby, where are you? I need you. You must
fetch Heidi back. We have an urgent party to attend. Abby?
No I am not asleep. I don't think," Elizabeth reassured
with a shaky smile.
?
****
Dr Van Hoff carefully regarded the patient, trying to
move him to a better side, with the intention to have him
relaxed and go back to sleep. It seemed to have worked for
a second, but then the argument continued.
?
"I cannot keep doing this all night," Van Hoff
muttered and though he could not swear to it, he found
himself surprised at possibly hearing Ludwig agreeing with
him.
?
"How long has Mary?Beth been asleep? I worry
that?she does not get enough, yet she has such a nice
touch.?With the patient of course, is what I mean.
Perhaps she can succeed where I cannot.?But I fear it
is imperative for the patient's recovery that he gets good
sleep. Ludwig, can you check with Mary Beth if she is able
to resume her duties now,?with myself akin the next
shift?
?
By then I will have studied everything I was supposed
to have learned about possible solutions. Thank you
Ludwig, there is a good chap," Van Hoff complimented not
truly waiting for the man to offer any kind of an
answer.???
----- Original Message
-----
Sent: Monday,
February 22, 2021 10:00 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Victor had indeed been tossing and
turning in his sleep, or lack there of, whichever One
might choose to call it.?in his dream, he had seen
Elizabeth, laughing, looking happy, but taunting him,
even as she ignored him. He had also heard her accusing
him of, something, ?though?he could not figure
out what. ?his argument was of course, highly
intelligible, sounding like the moans of a very ill
patient, but in the dream, in his own mind he was
saying, I was never unfaithful to you with anyone. He
was telling her that she had basically no right to
accuse him of such ridiculous occurrences.
In his dream, he seemed to hear her planning
something, but what it was he did not know. He could
only assume it had something to do with the ghost of a
memory playing at the edges of his mind, some sort of
activity, some sort of, party? What had?they been
planning. He wondered, the pain and chills were coming
back to him, as was the fever. It had left for a while
but was now rampant in him again. God loves
you.
On
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1:03 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Dr Van Hoff has been perusing an intriguing
volume by James Esdaile, which despite containing
numerous discoveries of the mind and the?body
connections, read at times as a fantastical novel with
the protagonist who happened to be a medical explorer
of sorts.
?
Carefully observing the peculiar table of
correspondences between a Hindu acolyte's sleep cycle
and the perceived physical injury painstakingly
described by Esdaile, Van Hoff started wondering if he
began noticing a?pattern or if he was merely
seeing one due to his own physical fatigue.
?
At least there was something useful at any rate
about the Dark God's?priests and their unusual
healing methods, Esdaile was as right about those as
he was about the permanent ways in which the acolytes
of the Dark Goddess solved their problems.
?
The heavy steps?in the library instantly
drew his attention away from the fascinating treatise.
The foot man?was a bigger man than most, rumors
circulating of his one time?participation in the
boxing ring and the general interest in pugilism,
which to Van Hoff's mind was a welcome
addition?to the household and its sense of
unassailable safety.
?
Before he had to cajole the man into speaking, as
was their way, Ludwig unexpectedly volunteered his own
explanation.
?
""It's the patient, M'Lord. He is moving in his
sleep, turning, as if in pain and talking to somebody.
I could not make it out, but?me thought he was
arguing," Ludwig added.?
?
Unsurprised by his lack of details, as well as by
his inappropriate?form of address that Van Hoff
had tried to eradicate, since he was not Nobility, not
even minor one, the doctor motioned for the footman to
lead him on.
?
He could have found the room easily himself, but
every time he ignored propriety with Ludwig, the man
was going to be worse the next time, as Van Hoff well
knew.?
?
****
Elizabeth did not sleep as soundly as she had
expected that night. Something kept nagging at her,
and though she could not remember exactly what, when
she woke up, her mind starting planning a party of
its?volition.
?
It was dark, and she did not want to think about
it, and thought Victor would not be?in
good?shape for her to plan a party, but she was
not able to stop herself. Going over and?over the
details ahead of time, and smiling in anticipation of
the pleasant introductions to new friends that were
sure?to?follow.?????????
|
?
"Excellent, I shall order some right away," Van
Hoff agreed, marveling at himself. There was in truth something odd about him
needing guidance from his own assistant, her charms utterly irrelevant to the
unusual situation.
?
If he were not a man of science, he would have
considered some witchery in her blood line, and yet, whatever was the case, he
did feel natural following her ideas that began to seem as good if not better
than his own.?
?
"A...loner. You have such uniquely gifted words to
describe your Master, Heidi," Elizabeth allowed with a small smile at her own
private thoughts.
?
Her mind easily suggested the images of a maniacal
Victor to her. In the privacy of the basement, laughing, no maybe giggling
maniacally, she had conceived of it, was a more appropriate visualization.
?
Maniacal laughter, bodies at his feet, tubes, jars
and always a mysterious force barely having space to wedge itself
between?visible and the unseen, coaxed out of its slumber through his
deviltry. Loner indeed.
?
"And yet,?you are not wrong. Victor was...is,
unaccustomed to visitors. Rest assured, I shall help you learn the new skills.
We women have the strength?and adaptability that men can only envy. Even
such singular men like Victor. You'll see, you will get the?feel for
it?shortly," Elizabeth reassured distractedly.
?
The image of the maniacal Victor, bringing more
fever to her forehead, more, bizarrely, blushing, to her cheeks. Could it be
somehow because of Cylas? Elizabeth knew not, but did not hate the
thought.
?
"Have Abby order a book with instructions for you.
I recall there was some treatise of this kind penned by a lady Jasmine Wenworth,
everything a young woman needs to know about dutiful preparations for a popular
dinner, I believe it was called," Elizabeth considered, the precise wording of
the title eluding her, but the approximation, hopefully serving to help in this
new enterprise.
?
??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 8:47
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
I am most certain that we would need supplements of some sort,
Doctor, Mary Beth replied. After all he is not eating really, we are going to
need some sort of vitamins or the like.
Heidi did her best not to look alarmed. Yes one of those magazines would
likely be most helpful, and we may need more staff, on a temporary basis as
you say. Regretfully I have had limited experience in party planning, as
master Victor never really was that sort of man. He has always been more of a
loner as such.
It sounded to Heidi now as if she herself, had been the one wanting the
party, and that Elizabeth was the generous benefactor, promising her that they
would make it happen. But for her own part, Heidi really did not care much if
there was a party or not. She wasn¡¯t that much into all that sort of thing
herself, and never really remembered the mistress of the house being so.
She nodded, with a resigned, yes mistress, to Elizabeth¡¯s reassurance
that they would make the party happen someway.
Heidi felt as if she were being somehow pulled along, increasingly deeper
into a strange, dark morass of,?she knew not what. And yet, she saw no
way to turn back, not without losing her job. God loves you.
On
Sunday, April 11, 2021, 12:55 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Oh rest assured, Heidi, it won't be a problem in the least. Feel free
to hire experts and their services. Or Abby can. Either way, I shall supply
resources and opportunities for both of you. The local market ought to have
a great variety of cooks, as well as meal ideas.
?
I could also...procure one of these fancy magazines. For the Home and
Heart or some such. I want to say I have seen one like it recently at a
friend's house. Somebody out there ought to know what would make a grand
party. We shall make it happen, my dear. One way, or another," Elizabeth
promised confidently.
?
"And it shall be within two weeks? Do you think you can manage? We can
hire more staff if need be. On a temporary basis, of course," Elizabeth
generously suggested, not at all perturbed by the?financial
expenditure. For all she knew, all of Victor's money was covered in blood
anyway, and she only wanted to use as much of it?as she needed. No
more, and certainly no less.
?
"An excellent idea, Mary Beth," Dr Van Hoff ponderously nodded.
Recalling what the great Mesmer spoke of liquids. Claims he has not yet
ascertained himself until he perused the treatise by James Esdaile. "Do you
think we would need further supplements, if the patient reaches a critical
point where no liquids are helpful? You don't have to answer right away. If
you think of something, please let Ludwig know. I shall send him to check on
your needs every now and then," Van Hoff helpfully offered.?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 10:31
PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Ludwig nodded at Mary Beth's request, with a smile he thought should
pass for polite under most kinds of scrutiny, considering that it would
natural for his normal bearings.
?
People have come to expect some gruffness from him and he rather
enjoyed. Bethany did not mind the gruff exterior, and when he showered her
with affection, the contrast was always in his favor, which to his mind,
was the main thing he would have in his favor.
?
A good thing Bethany was not too picky, or else it probably would not
be enough for her, but it was, by all lucky stars. Just thinking of that,
mad his smile that much broader.
?
"Should we get something for the patient, do you think?" Dr Van Hoff
wondered, half talking to himself as if entertaining a heavy dilemma. "We
have injected a few substances, but I really did believe by this point he
would try some solid food as well. How unfortunate, that he
didn't.?It is your impression that?he would appreciate some
Oriental food? We have all the necessities here but...oh well, probably
less relevant at present," the doctor spoke with a distracted kind of
regret.
?
****
Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Now we just need to get
ready. So many things to have done. Sitting arrangements, flower
arrangements, not to mention a proper meal that would not shame people of
higher station.
?
I swear, so much to be done. But I suppose," the young mistress of
the house tiredly rubbed at her eyes, the motion of her right hand getting
slower.
?
"We can do some?preparations at a later stage. You may retire
now," she graciously allowed, realizing she could still catch up on some
sleep.
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 6:00
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
I suppose I am rather famished, Mary Beth reluctantly
admitted, then she turned to the footman and kindly inquired, please
bring me some of the Oriental food when you have time? She took another
look at the patient, thank the powers, he seem to be sleeping at
present, the argument at least for the moment, subsided.
Heidi feverishly wrote, R, E, N, f...,?Soon all the names
mentioned by Elizabeth were neatly written down, row upon row. Very well
mistress, I will get these sent away to the appropriate recipients as
soon as possible; meanwhile, will there?be anything
else? God loves you.
On
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 3:08 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Well, my dear Mary Beth. After a very short time, you already
seem to know more than either Ludwig or I. I am grateful that you have
chosen to work with me, I really am. In the mean time, would you
perhaps be interested in some fortifications?
?
Our cook had a few experiments lately, something inspired by her
encounter with Oriental men. I am sure she would be delighted to let
you try it out. And Ludwig would be only too happy to bring it to you,
just ask him for anything. Isn't it right Ludwig?"
?
Van Hoff eagerly inquired, making the footman grunted in
acknowledgment. Ludwig supposed his time could be spent better with
Bethany, but it won't do to mention that, he?knew better than to
argue with the Master.?
?
*
"I think...it is pronounced Renfield. Yes, that sounds right,"
Elizabeth mused, remembering Keres mentioning a few names, some of
them all mixed up in her head just then.
?
She distinctly remembered her new friend talking about several
people, but precisely which needed to be invited was beyond
her.?Nonetheless, Elizabeth supposed there would be no harm done
in including a few more people.?What was a good party after all,
if not for meeting many promising people.
?
"I think, there was somebody else, but as I cannot remember them
yet, it can wait. We will start with those, dear Heidi," Elizabeth
happily suggested, all the more gracious for her words were not called
into doubt, did not seem to garner any objections or require
clarifications. She consequently ?felt pleased with Heidi, their
earlier exchange notwithstanding.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Thank you Doctor, Mary Beth replied with a smile. How
could she resist, especially when he called her such endearing
names. He¡, He appeared earlier to be having some sort of argument,
I would surmise that perhaps it is with his wife, apparently some
sort of struggle had been going on before hand, although of course I
am not sure of the subject matter of this. That¡¯s about all I know
for now. But I will try to listen later when he awakens, assuming of
course, that he is coherent enough for me to hear and understand
what he is??saying.
Heidi quickly took out parchment and Quill, and began writing.
Rena¡, And, Henry¡, Hide, from London. All right, I have those
names, she stated, wondering where the mistress had met these
people, seeing as she did not know them. Next please?
She held the quill,?poised to write the next
names. God loves you.
On
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:53 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"I was wondering about that, but could not glean what he is
saying. Can you, dearest Mary Beth? Rest assured, it is no
requirement. You have been indispensable to all of us," Van Hoff
sincerely complimented.
****
"Oh good," Elizabeth muttered distractedly, subsiding more
comfortably into her bed, relieved that she did not need to
explain herself further.
?
"So, the names are..." the young woman started, paused for a
second to consider and continued, as the names flowed into her
mind. Even trying to think of where she knew them from, made her
entire body shudder from head to toe with increased fever. While
not thinking about it, allowed her body to relax instead.
?
"The names are...Rena and Henry Hyde...from...London, no
less," Elizabeth concluded, with an embarrassed chuckle. She did
not know if the girl would voice an objection, and fervently
wished she would keep such objections to herself. As Elizabeth had
no strength, nor inclination, to argue about that.
?
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021
12:24 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Marybeth nodded, I¡¯ll do all I can doctor. She
turned her attention to the patient then, placing a gentle hand
on his shoulder. They¡¯re there now, there now, Mr. Victor,
everything is going to be all right. He struggled, but gradually
began to calm down, she turned back to VAN Hoff, he appears to
be having some sort of a mental argument with someone.
Heidi also blinked, a party, mistress? Yes sure I know how
to prepare for a party, but I will need the names of those whom
you wish to invite, so that I may send out the proper
invitations. And you have a feeling that he¡¯s going to be well
soon? Well that is wonderful, I am??most certain
you??will be glad to have him?back with you
again. She looked concerned however, that he might not be quite
well enough to attend a party yet.
On
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11:09 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Heidi. I know it is late a bit..." Elizabeth passed a
tired hand over her feverish feeling forehead, right below the
comfortingly loosened hair.
?
She realized with a start that perhaps her idea might not
find immediate understanding with the occasionally obtuse
girl.
?
"You see, Heidi. I know it may sound strange, but I have
a feeling...that Victor will be well soon," Elizabeth
prevaricated, clutching onto a semblance of something
reasonable even if she did not care one bit how Victor?
felt.
?
"And he will need to be cheered up. You must start making
preparations for a party, as soon as you can. I trust you know
how," Elizabeth remembered to inquired, blinking her eyes
furiously as if in an effort to chase away a dark
mirage?from her dreams.
?
It was trying to intrude into her conscious mind, but she
resolved to not let it show. At least as much as possible. And
with it being suprisingly shapeless, more like a voice
incessantly demanding from her to do something,?she hoped
she had a good chance at succeeding to banish it
entirely.
****
"Yes Mary Beth, I called for you. I am sorry to have
bothered you so soon, but as you can see, the patient can find
no respite and he needs to sleep peacefully enough for full
recovery.
?
Being fully sedated as he is, I am reluctant to give him
anything stronger, lest it affects him?in unpredictable
ways. I was hoping it would be a woman's gentle touch that is
necessary to put him at ease. Yours especially, because of
your soothing presence," Van Hoff explained his decision, some
regret at?disturbing his assistant evident in his
voice.???
?
?????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday,
February 25, 2021 1:05 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
As the argument in Victor¡¯s dream
continued, Mary Beth was soon on the scene. You called for
me, Doctor? She began speaking to and making shushing noises
to Victor, trying her best to soothe him. There?there
now, it¡¯s going to be all right. I¡¯m certain your dear wife
will come to see you soon, for now, you must get some
much-needed rest. Her voice proved to be quite helpful. She
also tried to hold a sponge with warm milk to his lips. He
was able to swallow some, and this also seemed to have a
soporific effect on him. Soon, he was sleeping once more.
Heidi was soon knocking softly on Elizabeth¡¯s door. Once
inside, she bowed and asked, you sent for me, mistress? What
is your bidding this night?
God loves you.
On
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 11:28 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Elizabeth found her body getting restless She had to
do Something. Right now. It just seemed imperative.
?
"Abby, Abby, where are you? I need you. You must
fetch Heidi back. We have an urgent party to attend. Abby?
No I am not asleep. I don't think," Elizabeth reassured
with a shaky smile.
?
****
Dr Van Hoff carefully regarded the patient, trying to
move him to a better side, with the intention to have him
relaxed and go back to sleep. It seemed to have worked for
a second, but then the argument continued.
?
"I cannot keep doing this all night," Van Hoff
muttered and though he could not swear to it, he found
himself surprised at possibly hearing Ludwig agreeing with
him.
?
"How long has Mary?Beth been asleep? I worry
that?she does not get enough, yet she has such a nice
touch.?With the patient of course, is what I mean.
Perhaps she can succeed where I cannot.?But I fear it
is imperative for the patient's recovery that he gets good
sleep. Ludwig, can you check with Mary Beth if she is able
to resume her duties now,?with myself akin the next
shift?
?
By then I will have studied everything I was supposed
to have learned about possible solutions. Thank you
Ludwig, there is a good chap," Van Hoff complimented not
truly waiting for the man to offer any kind of an
answer.???
----- Original Message
-----
Sent: Monday,
February 22, 2021 10:00 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Victor had indeed been tossing and
turning in his sleep, or lack there of, whichever One
might choose to call it.?in his dream, he had seen
Elizabeth, laughing, looking happy, but taunting him,
even as she ignored him. He had also heard her accusing
him of, something, ?though?he could not figure
out what. ?his argument was of course, highly
intelligible, sounding like the moans of a very ill
patient, but in the dream, in his own mind he was
saying, I was never unfaithful to you with anyone. He
was telling her that she had basically no right to
accuse him of such ridiculous occurrences.
In his dream, he seemed to hear her planning
something, but what it was he did not know. He could
only assume it had something to do with the ghost of a
memory playing at the edges of his mind, some sort of
activity, some sort of, party? What had?they been
planning. He wondered, the pain and chills were coming
back to him, as was the fever. It had left for a while
but was now rampant in him again. God loves
you.
On
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1:03 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Dr Van Hoff has been perusing an intriguing
volume by James Esdaile, which despite containing
numerous discoveries of the mind and the?body
connections, read at times as a fantastical novel with
the protagonist who happened to be a medical explorer
of sorts.
?
Carefully observing the peculiar table of
correspondences between a Hindu acolyte's sleep cycle
and the perceived physical injury painstakingly
described by Esdaile, Van Hoff started wondering if he
began noticing a?pattern or if he was merely
seeing one due to his own physical fatigue.
?
At least there was something useful at any rate
about the Dark God's?priests and their unusual
healing methods, Esdaile was as right about those as
he was about the permanent ways in which the acolytes
of the Dark Goddess solved their problems.
?
The heavy steps?in the library instantly
drew his attention away from the fascinating treatise.
The foot man?was a bigger man than most, rumors
circulating of his one time?participation in the
boxing ring and the general interest in pugilism,
which to Van Hoff's mind was a welcome
addition?to the household and its sense of
unassailable safety.
?
Before he had to cajole the man into speaking, as
was their way, Ludwig unexpectedly volunteered his own
explanation.
?
""It's the patient, M'Lord. He is moving in his
sleep, turning, as if in pain and talking to somebody.
I could not make it out, but?me thought he was
arguing," Ludwig added.?
?
Unsurprised by his lack of details, as well as by
his inappropriate?form of address that Van Hoff
had tried to eradicate, since he was not Nobility, not
even minor one, the doctor motioned for the footman to
lead him on.
?
He could have found the room easily himself, but
every time he ignored propriety with Ludwig, the man
was going to be worse the next time, as Van Hoff well
knew.?
?
****
Elizabeth did not sleep as soundly as she had
expected that night. Something kept nagging at her,
and though she could not remember exactly what, when
she woke up, her mind starting planning a party of
its?volition.
?
It was dark, and she did not want to think about
it, and thought Victor would not be?in
good?shape for her to plan a party, but she was
not able to stop herself. Going over and?over the
details ahead of time, and smiling in anticipation of
the pleasant introductions to new friends that were
sure?to?follow.?????????
|
Re: Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
Helsing was amazed at the change that had already taken place within himself, how he had once easily called them monsters, cursed of God, and such, whereas now, he could barely bring himself to call them, to call her, a predator. For in fact that is what she was, however courteous and polite, and helpful she was being at that particular time.
The noble and practical??reasons are much more understandable and acceptable than the, carelessness, entertainment, and the like, but here again, he paused, regrettably, humans do much the same. Just about anyone would kill to protect or defend another, to save what is theirs,?and yet many others, killed perhaps because of pain in there earlier past. Some do it for whatever sick or inhumane reasons they may have. I suppose when?one really looks at it, one finds that we are truly?not all that different. This is a good thing, in?that it can help us achieve at least perhaps a peaceful coexistence, but it?is also a frightening thing, when we humans stop to realize, we are many times in?very nature, what we often mock,?and what we misunderstand. Perhaps this reflects a deep misunderstanding of ourselves, our true nature¡¯s of who we really are. ?funny isn¡¯t it, he continued, and yet, not so funny, how we tend to harshly judge that which we misunderstand, yet, that which we are many times within, while we?more leniently judge that which in truth, is least similar to us? ?he would await her answer, before turning a conversation to more practical matters.
This may seem a rather odd question to ask, but if the situation were reversed, if you were in my place, what would you think, or suggest as a possible starting point for the experiments?
He wanted to find a way to help her, to help those who wanted to become human again, but he inwardly was beginning to worry that there would be no way, that no way?had indeed been found. If humans truly judge vampires so harshly, why would they even believe that they wanted to be humans again?
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 4:33 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Natari gave a soft laugh when the doctor hesitated
over the word predator when she was well aware he'd called them monsters often
enough. And many were, entirely lacking in self control and she disliked them
herself. They made her uncomfortable about what she now was for her maker was
not like that at all.? When she'd first seen such primal vampires she'd
been shocked baffled and disgusted.? Now she was more numb to it as there
was nothing to be done and while civilized, she was not exactly a bleeding
heart.
?
?
?
"What makes anyone remarkable is different for each
person, vampire or human," she replied consideringly, turning her mind from her
own musings to his question.
?
"There is no vampiric code if that is what you
mean.? It would be nice if there were and ony high minded folk were given
such power, but some more primitive vampires may do it for spite, carelessness,
fun, out of boredom, for entertainment. Some do it for a friend be they
civilized or not. Eternity is a long time to live when those around you die.
Some when turned turn their family members to prevent said deaths. Some turn
lovers for the same reason. You know in my case my maker was a family friend and
turned me to save my life. It all depends on the vampire, but often they find a
person interesting or useful if it is not so emotional of a reason and wish to
keep them around."
?
She shrugged.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Re: Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
?
Natari gave a soft laugh when the doctor hesitated
over the word predator when she was well aware he'd called them monsters often
enough. And many were, entirely lacking in self control and she disliked them
herself. They made her uncomfortable about what she now was for her maker was
not like that at all.? When she'd first seen such primal vampires she'd
been shocked baffled and disgusted.? Now she was more numb to it as there
was nothing to be done and while civilized, she was not exactly a bleeding
heart.
?
?
?
"What makes anyone remarkable is different for each
person, vampire or human," she replied consideringly, turning her mind from her
own musings to his question.
?
"There is no vampiric code if that is what you
mean.? It would be nice if there were and ony high minded folk were given
such power, but some more primitive vampires may do it for spite, carelessness,
fun, out of boredom, for entertainment. Some do it for a friend be they
civilized or not. Eternity is a long time to live when those around you die.
Some when turned turn their family members to prevent said deaths. Some turn
lovers for the same reason. You know in my case my maker was a family friend and
turned me to save my life. It all depends on the vampire, but often they find a
person interesting or useful if it is not so emotional of a reason and wish to
keep them around."
?
She shrugged.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
I am most certain that we would need supplements of some sort, Doctor, Mary Beth replied. After all he is not eating really, we are going to need some sort of vitamins or the like.
Heidi did her best not to look alarmed. Yes one of those magazines would likely be most helpful, and we may need more staff, on a temporary basis as you say. Regretfully I have had limited experience in party planning, as master Victor never really was that sort of man. He has always been more of a loner as such.
It sounded to Heidi now as if she herself, had been the one wanting the party, and that Elizabeth was the generous benefactor, promising her that they would make it happen. But for her own part, Heidi really did not care much if there was a party or not. She wasn¡¯t that much into all that sort of thing herself, and never really remembered the mistress of the house being so.
She nodded, with a resigned, yes mistress, to Elizabeth¡¯s reassurance that they would make the party happen someway.
Heidi felt as if she were being somehow pulled along, increasingly deeper into a strange, dark morass of,?she knew not what. And yet, she saw no way to turn back, not without losing her job.
God loves you.
On Sunday, April 11, 2021, 12:55 AM, Ishamael Moridin <ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Oh rest assured, Heidi, it won't be a problem in
the least. Feel free to hire experts and their services. Or Abby can. Either
way, I shall supply resources and opportunities for both of you. The local
market ought to have a great variety of cooks, as well as meal
ideas.
?
I could also...procure one of these fancy
magazines. For the Home and Heart or some such. I want to say I have seen one
like it recently at a friend's house. Somebody out there ought to know what
would make a grand party. We shall make it happen, my dear. One way, or
another," Elizabeth promised confidently.
?
"And it shall be within two weeks? Do you think you
can manage? We can hire more staff if need be. On a temporary basis, of course,"
Elizabeth generously suggested, not at all perturbed by the?financial
expenditure. For all she knew, all of Victor's money was covered in blood
anyway, and she only wanted to use as much of it?as she needed. No more,
and certainly no less.
?
"An excellent idea, Mary Beth," Dr Van Hoff
ponderously nodded. Recalling what the great Mesmer spoke of liquids. Claims he
has not yet ascertained himself until he perused the treatise by James Esdaile.
"Do you think we would need further supplements, if the patient reaches a
critical point where no liquids are helpful? You don't have to answer right
away. If you think of something, please let Ludwig know. I shall send him to
check on your needs every now and then," Van Hoff helpfully
offered.?
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PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Ludwig nodded at Mary Beth's request, with a
smile he thought should pass for polite under most kinds of scrutiny,
considering that it would natural for his normal bearings.
?
People have come to expect some gruffness from
him and he rather enjoyed. Bethany did not mind the gruff exterior, and when
he showered her with affection, the contrast was always in his favor, which to
his mind, was the main thing he would have in his favor.
?
A good thing Bethany was not too picky, or else
it probably would not be enough for her, but it was, by all lucky stars. Just
thinking of that, mad his smile that much broader.
?
"Should we get something for the patient, do you
think?" Dr Van Hoff wondered, half talking to himself as if entertaining a
heavy dilemma. "We have injected a few substances, but I really did believe by
this point he would try some solid food as well. How unfortunate, that he
didn't.?It is your impression that?he would appreciate some Oriental
food? We have all the necessities here but...oh well, probably less relevant
at present," the doctor spoke with a distracted kind of regret.
?
****
Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Now
we just need to get ready. So many things to have done. Sitting arrangements,
flower arrangements, not to mention a proper meal that would not shame people
of higher station.
?
I swear, so much to be done. But I suppose," the
young mistress of the house tiredly rubbed at her eyes, the motion of her
right hand getting slower.
?
"We can do some?preparations at a later
stage. You may retire now," she graciously allowed, realizing she could still
catch up on some sleep.
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 6:00
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
I suppose I am rather famished, Mary Beth reluctantly
admitted, then she turned to the footman and kindly inquired, please bring
me some of the Oriental food when you have time? She took another look at
the patient, thank the powers, he seem to be sleeping at present, the
argument at least for the moment, subsided.
Heidi feverishly wrote, R, E, N, f...,?Soon all the names
mentioned by Elizabeth were neatly written down, row upon row. Very well
mistress, I will get these sent away to the appropriate recipients as soon
as possible; meanwhile, will there?be anything else? God
loves you.
On
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 3:08 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Well, my dear Mary Beth. After a very short time, you already seem
to know more than either Ludwig or I. I am grateful that you have chosen
to work with me, I really am. In the mean time, would you perhaps be
interested in some fortifications?
?
Our cook had a few experiments lately, something inspired by her
encounter with Oriental men. I am sure she would be delighted to let you
try it out. And Ludwig would be only too happy to bring it to you, just
ask him for anything. Isn't it right Ludwig?"
?
Van Hoff eagerly inquired, making the footman grunted in
acknowledgment. Ludwig supposed his time could be spent better with
Bethany, but it won't do to mention that, he?knew better than to
argue with the Master.?
?
*
"I think...it is pronounced Renfield. Yes, that sounds right,"
Elizabeth mused, remembering Keres mentioning a few names, some of them
all mixed up in her head just then.
?
She distinctly remembered her new friend talking about several
people, but precisely which needed to be invited was beyond
her.?Nonetheless, Elizabeth supposed there would be no harm done in
including a few more people.?What was a good party after all, if not
for meeting many promising people.
?
"I think, there was somebody else, but as I cannot remember them yet,
it can wait. We will start with those, dear Heidi," Elizabeth happily
suggested, all the more gracious for her words were not called into doubt,
did not seem to garner any objections or require clarifications. She
consequently ?felt pleased with Heidi, their earlier exchange
notwithstanding.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Thank you Doctor, Mary Beth replied with a smile. How
could she resist, especially when he called her such endearing names.
He¡, He appeared earlier to be having some sort of argument, I would
surmise that perhaps it is with his wife, apparently some sort of
struggle had been going on before hand, although of course I am not sure
of the subject matter of this. That¡¯s about all I know for now. But I
will try to listen later when he awakens, assuming of course, that he is
coherent enough for me to hear and understand what he
is??saying.
Heidi quickly took out parchment and Quill, and began writing.
Rena¡, And, Henry¡, Hide, from London. All right, I have those names,
she stated, wondering where the mistress had met these people, seeing as
she did not know them. Next please?
She held the quill,?poised to write the next
names. God loves you.
On
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:53 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"I was wondering about that, but could not glean what he is
saying. Can you, dearest Mary Beth? Rest assured, it is no
requirement. You have been indispensable to all of us," Van Hoff
sincerely complimented.
****
"Oh good," Elizabeth muttered distractedly, subsiding more
comfortably into her bed, relieved that she did not need to explain
herself further.
?
"So, the names are..." the young woman started, paused for a
second to consider and continued, as the names flowed into her mind.
Even trying to think of where she knew them from, made her entire body
shudder from head to toe with increased fever. While not thinking
about it, allowed her body to relax instead.
?
"The names are...Rena and Henry Hyde...from...London, no less,"
Elizabeth concluded, with an embarrassed chuckle. She did not know if
the girl would voice an objection, and fervently wished she would keep
such objections to herself. As Elizabeth had no strength, nor
inclination, to argue about that.
?
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021
12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Marybeth nodded, I¡¯ll do all I can doctor. She turned
her attention to the patient then, placing a gentle hand on his
shoulder. They¡¯re there now, there now, Mr. Victor, everything is
going to be all right. He struggled, but gradually began to calm
down, she turned back to VAN Hoff, he appears to be having some sort
of a mental argument with someone.
Heidi also blinked, a party, mistress? Yes sure I know how to
prepare for a party, but I will need the names of those whom you
wish to invite, so that I may send out the proper invitations. And
you have a feeling that he¡¯s going to be well soon? Well that is
wonderful, I am??most certain you??will be glad
to have him?back with you again. She looked concerned however,
that he might not be quite well enough to attend a party
yet.
On
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11:09 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Heidi. I know it is late a bit..." Elizabeth passed a tired
hand over her feverish feeling forehead, right below the
comfortingly loosened hair.
?
She realized with a start that perhaps her idea might not
find immediate understanding with the occasionally obtuse girl.
?
"You see, Heidi. I know it may sound strange, but I have a
feeling...that Victor will be well soon," Elizabeth prevaricated,
clutching onto a semblance of something reasonable even if she did
not care one bit how Victor? felt.
?
"And he will need to be cheered up. You must start making
preparations for a party, as soon as you can. I trust you know
how," Elizabeth remembered to inquired, blinking her eyes
furiously as if in an effort to chase away a dark mirage?from
her dreams.
?
It was trying to intrude into her conscious mind, but she
resolved to not let it show. At least as much as possible. And
with it being suprisingly shapeless, more like a voice incessantly
demanding from her to do something,?she hoped she had a good
chance at succeeding to banish it entirely.
****
"Yes Mary Beth, I called for you. I am sorry to have bothered
you so soon, but as you can see, the patient can find no respite
and he needs to sleep peacefully enough for full recovery.
?
Being fully sedated as he is, I am reluctant to give him
anything stronger, lest it affects him?in unpredictable ways.
I was hoping it would be a woman's gentle touch that is necessary
to put him at ease. Yours especially, because of your soothing
presence," Van Hoff explained his decision, some regret
at?disturbing his assistant evident in his
voice.???
?
?????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February
25, 2021 1:05 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
As the argument in Victor¡¯s dream continued,
Mary Beth was soon on the scene. You called for me, Doctor? She
began speaking to and making shushing noises to Victor, trying
her best to soothe him. There?there now, it¡¯s going to be
all right. I¡¯m certain your dear wife will come to see you soon,
for now, you must get some much-needed rest. Her voice proved to
be quite helpful. She also tried to hold a sponge with warm milk
to his lips. He was able to swallow some, and this also seemed
to have a soporific effect on him. Soon, he was sleeping once
more. Heidi was soon knocking softly on Elizabeth¡¯s door. Once
inside, she bowed and asked, you sent for me, mistress? What is
your bidding this night?
God loves you.
On
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 11:28 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Elizabeth found her body getting restless She had to do
Something. Right now. It just seemed imperative.
?
"Abby, Abby, where are you? I need you. You must fetch
Heidi back. We have an urgent party to attend. Abby? No I am
not asleep. I don't think," Elizabeth reassured with a shaky
smile.
?
****
Dr Van Hoff carefully regarded the patient, trying to
move him to a better side, with the intention to have him
relaxed and go back to sleep. It seemed to have worked for a
second, but then the argument continued.
?
"I cannot keep doing this all night," Van Hoff muttered
and though he could not swear to it, he found himself
surprised at possibly hearing Ludwig agreeing with him.
?
"How long has Mary?Beth been asleep? I worry
that?she does not get enough, yet she has such a nice
touch.?With the patient of course, is what I mean.
Perhaps she can succeed where I cannot.?But I fear it is
imperative for the patient's recovery that he gets good sleep.
Ludwig, can you check with Mary Beth if she is able to resume
her duties now,?with myself akin the next shift?
?
By then I will have studied everything I was supposed to
have learned about possible solutions. Thank you Ludwig, there
is a good chap," Van Hoff complimented not truly waiting for
the man to offer any kind of an
answer.???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February
22, 2021 10:00 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Victor had indeed been tossing and turning in
his sleep, or lack there of, whichever One might choose to
call it.?in his dream, he had seen Elizabeth, laughing,
looking happy, but taunting him, even as she ignored him. He
had also heard her accusing him of, something,
?though?he could not figure out what. ?his
argument was of course, highly intelligible, sounding like
the moans of a very ill patient, but in the dream, in his
own mind he was saying, I was never unfaithful to you with
anyone. He was telling her that she had basically no right
to accuse him of such ridiculous occurrences.
In his dream, he seemed to hear her planning something,
but what it was he did not know. He could only assume it had
something to do with the ghost of a memory playing at the
edges of his mind, some sort of activity, some sort of,
party? What had?they been planning. He wondered, the
pain and chills were coming back to him, as was the fever.
It had left for a while but was now rampant in him
again. God loves you.
On
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1:03 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Dr Van Hoff has been perusing an intriguing volume by
James Esdaile, which despite containing numerous
discoveries of the mind and the?body connections,
read at times as a fantastical novel with the protagonist
who happened to be a medical explorer of sorts.
?
Carefully observing the peculiar table of
correspondences between a Hindu acolyte's sleep cycle and
the perceived physical injury painstakingly described by
Esdaile, Van Hoff started wondering if he began noticing
a?pattern or if he was merely seeing one due to his
own physical fatigue.
?
At least there was something useful at any rate about
the Dark God's?priests and their unusual healing
methods, Esdaile was as right about those as he was about
the permanent ways in which the acolytes of the Dark
Goddess solved their problems.
?
The heavy steps?in the library instantly drew
his attention away from the fascinating treatise. The foot
man?was a bigger man than most, rumors circulating of
his one time?participation in the boxing ring and the
general interest in pugilism, which to Van Hoff's mind was
a welcome addition?to the household and its sense of
unassailable safety.
?
Before he had to cajole the man into speaking, as was
their way, Ludwig unexpectedly volunteered his own
explanation.
?
""It's the patient, M'Lord. He is moving in his
sleep, turning, as if in pain and talking to somebody. I
could not make it out, but?me thought he was
arguing," Ludwig added.?
?
Unsurprised by his lack of details, as well as by his
inappropriate?form of address that Van Hoff had tried
to eradicate, since he was not Nobility, not even minor
one, the doctor motioned for the footman to lead him
on.
?
He could have found the room easily himself, but
every time he ignored propriety with Ludwig, the man was
going to be worse the next time, as Van Hoff well
knew.?
?
****
Elizabeth did not sleep as soundly as she had
expected that night. Something kept nagging at her, and
though she could not remember exactly what, when she woke
up, her mind starting planning a party of
its?volition.
?
It was dark, and she did not want to think about it,
and thought Victor would not be?in good?shape
for her to plan a party, but she was not able to stop
herself. Going over and?over the details ahead of
time, and smiling in anticipation of the pleasant
introductions to new friends that were
sure?to?follow.?????????
|
Re: Out on the London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
"I already quit the other job...I just didn't know
I"d be living with you...I should nip home and get some things if you
insist...and you could meet my brother," she suggested hopefully, glancing over
at Henry.
?
"And yes I met Poole...I woke him when I came to
speak with you about my wrist this morning...Oliver you know..."
?
Now that they knew the entire story with Oliver it
seemed odd that she'd been so worried.? Hind sight and all that
though.? She still had to process the vampire bit.? It was good he
wasn't after them for anything, so it nearly made the vampire bit not seem so
threatening.?
?
"I wonder if it makes him dead...or
worse..."
She couldn't decide what to think about it but
being a doctor Henry would have more of a valid view.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Re: Out on the London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
"Well you know how I am. Once I start having fun,
it is awfully difficult of me to stop within one day," Henry spoke with?a
small measure of regret.
?
"Leticia, she is not wrong. We can work something
out. My butler, Poole could make arrangements for your?accommodations. You
met him, didn't you? My memory is overwrought just now.
?
He is the stern looking one, but gentle as a lamb
inside. Or at least, gentle enough to tolerate the difficulties I present,"
Henry chuckled in mock self deprecation.
?
"You don't have to quit your regular work right now
either,?if you don't want to. Giving it a trial period, with references and
all the like, we can settle all of that. Most importantly, you won't be bored,
as you have witnessed.?Well, that is the most important thing for me. So
what do you say, come along then and put poor Rena's mind at ease?" Henry
casually offered.?
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London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
"But we aren't going to see your friend until
tomorrow evening," Rena protested, then sighed.
"But if you want to be good, who am I to get in
the way?"
Leti looked relieved but kept silent until they
were in the cab.
?
"I should give you my address," she
said.
"But...But you can't leave us," Rena
protested.
"I need help with stupid clothes and things and
I...If you're working for Henry now you should be close."
She looked to Henry for support and Leti looked
at him?as well.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are,
we are)
Monsters under your bed
|
?
"Oh rest assured, Heidi, it won't be a problem in
the least. Feel free to hire experts and their services. Or Abby can. Either
way, I shall supply resources and opportunities for both of you. The local
market ought to have a great variety of cooks, as well as meal
ideas.
?
I could also...procure one of these fancy
magazines. For the Home and Heart or some such. I want to say I have seen one
like it recently at a friend's house. Somebody out there ought to know what
would make a grand party. We shall make it happen, my dear. One way, or
another," Elizabeth promised confidently.
?
"And it shall be within two weeks? Do you think you
can manage? We can hire more staff if need be. On a temporary basis, of course,"
Elizabeth generously suggested, not at all perturbed by the?financial
expenditure. For all she knew, all of Victor's money was covered in blood
anyway, and she only wanted to use as much of it?as she needed. No more,
and certainly no less.
?
"An excellent idea, Mary Beth," Dr Van Hoff
ponderously nodded. Recalling what the great Mesmer spoke of liquids. Claims he
has not yet ascertained himself until he perused the treatise by James Esdaile.
"Do you think we would need further supplements, if the patient reaches a
critical point where no liquids are helpful? You don't have to answer right
away. If you think of something, please let Ludwig know. I shall send him to
check on your needs every now and then," Van Hoff helpfully
offered.?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 10:31
PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Ludwig nodded at Mary Beth's request, with a
smile he thought should pass for polite under most kinds of scrutiny,
considering that it would natural for his normal bearings.
?
People have come to expect some gruffness from
him and he rather enjoyed. Bethany did not mind the gruff exterior, and when
he showered her with affection, the contrast was always in his favor, which to
his mind, was the main thing he would have in his favor.
?
A good thing Bethany was not too picky, or else
it probably would not be enough for her, but it was, by all lucky stars. Just
thinking of that, mad his smile that much broader.
?
"Should we get something for the patient, do you
think?" Dr Van Hoff wondered, half talking to himself as if entertaining a
heavy dilemma. "We have injected a few substances, but I really did believe by
this point he would try some solid food as well. How unfortunate, that he
didn't.?It is your impression that?he would appreciate some Oriental
food? We have all the necessities here but...oh well, probably less relevant
at present," the doctor spoke with a distracted kind of regret.
?
****
Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Now
we just need to get ready. So many things to have done. Sitting arrangements,
flower arrangements, not to mention a proper meal that would not shame people
of higher station.
?
I swear, so much to be done. But I suppose," the
young mistress of the house tiredly rubbed at her eyes, the motion of her
right hand getting slower.
?
"We can do some?preparations at a later
stage. You may retire now," she graciously allowed, realizing she could still
catch up on some sleep.
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 6:00
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
I suppose I am rather famished, Mary Beth reluctantly
admitted, then she turned to the footman and kindly inquired, please bring
me some of the Oriental food when you have time? She took another look at
the patient, thank the powers, he seem to be sleeping at present, the
argument at least for the moment, subsided.
Heidi feverishly wrote, R, E, N, f...,?Soon all the names
mentioned by Elizabeth were neatly written down, row upon row. Very well
mistress, I will get these sent away to the appropriate recipients as soon
as possible; meanwhile, will there?be anything else? God
loves you.
On
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 3:08 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Well, my dear Mary Beth. After a very short time, you already seem
to know more than either Ludwig or I. I am grateful that you have chosen
to work with me, I really am. In the mean time, would you perhaps be
interested in some fortifications?
?
Our cook had a few experiments lately, something inspired by her
encounter with Oriental men. I am sure she would be delighted to let you
try it out. And Ludwig would be only too happy to bring it to you, just
ask him for anything. Isn't it right Ludwig?"
?
Van Hoff eagerly inquired, making the footman grunted in
acknowledgment. Ludwig supposed his time could be spent better with
Bethany, but it won't do to mention that, he?knew better than to
argue with the Master.?
?
*
"I think...it is pronounced Renfield. Yes, that sounds right,"
Elizabeth mused, remembering Keres mentioning a few names, some of them
all mixed up in her head just then.
?
She distinctly remembered her new friend talking about several
people, but precisely which needed to be invited was beyond
her.?Nonetheless, Elizabeth supposed there would be no harm done in
including a few more people.?What was a good party after all, if not
for meeting many promising people.
?
"I think, there was somebody else, but as I cannot remember them yet,
it can wait. We will start with those, dear Heidi," Elizabeth happily
suggested, all the more gracious for her words were not called into doubt,
did not seem to garner any objections or require clarifications. She
consequently ?felt pleased with Heidi, their earlier exchange
notwithstanding.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Thank you Doctor, Mary Beth replied with a smile. How
could she resist, especially when he called her such endearing names.
He¡, He appeared earlier to be having some sort of argument, I would
surmise that perhaps it is with his wife, apparently some sort of
struggle had been going on before hand, although of course I am not sure
of the subject matter of this. That¡¯s about all I know for now. But I
will try to listen later when he awakens, assuming of course, that he is
coherent enough for me to hear and understand what he
is??saying.
Heidi quickly took out parchment and Quill, and began writing.
Rena¡, And, Henry¡, Hide, from London. All right, I have those names,
she stated, wondering where the mistress had met these people, seeing as
she did not know them. Next please?
She held the quill,?poised to write the next
names. God loves you.
On
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:53 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"I was wondering about that, but could not glean what he is
saying. Can you, dearest Mary Beth? Rest assured, it is no
requirement. You have been indispensable to all of us," Van Hoff
sincerely complimented.
****
"Oh good," Elizabeth muttered distractedly, subsiding more
comfortably into her bed, relieved that she did not need to explain
herself further.
?
"So, the names are..." the young woman started, paused for a
second to consider and continued, as the names flowed into her mind.
Even trying to think of where she knew them from, made her entire body
shudder from head to toe with increased fever. While not thinking
about it, allowed her body to relax instead.
?
"The names are...Rena and Henry Hyde...from...London, no less,"
Elizabeth concluded, with an embarrassed chuckle. She did not know if
the girl would voice an objection, and fervently wished she would keep
such objections to herself. As Elizabeth had no strength, nor
inclination, to argue about that.
?
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021
12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Marybeth nodded, I¡¯ll do all I can doctor. She turned
her attention to the patient then, placing a gentle hand on his
shoulder. They¡¯re there now, there now, Mr. Victor, everything is
going to be all right. He struggled, but gradually began to calm
down, she turned back to VAN Hoff, he appears to be having some sort
of a mental argument with someone.
Heidi also blinked, a party, mistress? Yes sure I know how to
prepare for a party, but I will need the names of those whom you
wish to invite, so that I may send out the proper invitations. And
you have a feeling that he¡¯s going to be well soon? Well that is
wonderful, I am??most certain you??will be glad
to have him?back with you again. She looked concerned however,
that he might not be quite well enough to attend a party
yet.
On
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11:09 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Heidi. I know it is late a bit..." Elizabeth passed a tired
hand over her feverish feeling forehead, right below the
comfortingly loosened hair.
?
She realized with a start that perhaps her idea might not
find immediate understanding with the occasionally obtuse girl.
?
"You see, Heidi. I know it may sound strange, but I have a
feeling...that Victor will be well soon," Elizabeth prevaricated,
clutching onto a semblance of something reasonable even if she did
not care one bit how Victor? felt.
?
"And he will need to be cheered up. You must start making
preparations for a party, as soon as you can. I trust you know
how," Elizabeth remembered to inquired, blinking her eyes
furiously as if in an effort to chase away a dark mirage?from
her dreams.
?
It was trying to intrude into her conscious mind, but she
resolved to not let it show. At least as much as possible. And
with it being suprisingly shapeless, more like a voice incessantly
demanding from her to do something,?she hoped she had a good
chance at succeeding to banish it entirely.
****
"Yes Mary Beth, I called for you. I am sorry to have bothered
you so soon, but as you can see, the patient can find no respite
and he needs to sleep peacefully enough for full recovery.
?
Being fully sedated as he is, I am reluctant to give him
anything stronger, lest it affects him?in unpredictable ways.
I was hoping it would be a woman's gentle touch that is necessary
to put him at ease. Yours especially, because of your soothing
presence," Van Hoff explained his decision, some regret
at?disturbing his assistant evident in his
voice.???
?
?????
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25, 2021 1:05 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
As the argument in Victor¡¯s dream continued,
Mary Beth was soon on the scene. You called for me, Doctor? She
began speaking to and making shushing noises to Victor, trying
her best to soothe him. There?there now, it¡¯s going to be
all right. I¡¯m certain your dear wife will come to see you soon,
for now, you must get some much-needed rest. Her voice proved to
be quite helpful. She also tried to hold a sponge with warm milk
to his lips. He was able to swallow some, and this also seemed
to have a soporific effect on him. Soon, he was sleeping once
more. Heidi was soon knocking softly on Elizabeth¡¯s door. Once
inside, she bowed and asked, you sent for me, mistress? What is
your bidding this night?
God loves you.
On
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 11:28 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Elizabeth found her body getting restless She had to do
Something. Right now. It just seemed imperative.
?
"Abby, Abby, where are you? I need you. You must fetch
Heidi back. We have an urgent party to attend. Abby? No I am
not asleep. I don't think," Elizabeth reassured with a shaky
smile.
?
****
Dr Van Hoff carefully regarded the patient, trying to
move him to a better side, with the intention to have him
relaxed and go back to sleep. It seemed to have worked for a
second, but then the argument continued.
?
"I cannot keep doing this all night," Van Hoff muttered
and though he could not swear to it, he found himself
surprised at possibly hearing Ludwig agreeing with him.
?
"How long has Mary?Beth been asleep? I worry
that?she does not get enough, yet she has such a nice
touch.?With the patient of course, is what I mean.
Perhaps she can succeed where I cannot.?But I fear it is
imperative for the patient's recovery that he gets good sleep.
Ludwig, can you check with Mary Beth if she is able to resume
her duties now,?with myself akin the next shift?
?
By then I will have studied everything I was supposed to
have learned about possible solutions. Thank you Ludwig, there
is a good chap," Van Hoff complimented not truly waiting for
the man to offer any kind of an
answer.???
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Sent: Monday, February
22, 2021 10:00 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Victor had indeed been tossing and turning in
his sleep, or lack there of, whichever One might choose to
call it.?in his dream, he had seen Elizabeth, laughing,
looking happy, but taunting him, even as she ignored him. He
had also heard her accusing him of, something,
?though?he could not figure out what. ?his
argument was of course, highly intelligible, sounding like
the moans of a very ill patient, but in the dream, in his
own mind he was saying, I was never unfaithful to you with
anyone. He was telling her that she had basically no right
to accuse him of such ridiculous occurrences.
In his dream, he seemed to hear her planning something,
but what it was he did not know. He could only assume it had
something to do with the ghost of a memory playing at the
edges of his mind, some sort of activity, some sort of,
party? What had?they been planning. He wondered, the
pain and chills were coming back to him, as was the fever.
It had left for a while but was now rampant in him
again. God loves you.
On
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1:03 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Dr Van Hoff has been perusing an intriguing volume by
James Esdaile, which despite containing numerous
discoveries of the mind and the?body connections,
read at times as a fantastical novel with the protagonist
who happened to be a medical explorer of sorts.
?
Carefully observing the peculiar table of
correspondences between a Hindu acolyte's sleep cycle and
the perceived physical injury painstakingly described by
Esdaile, Van Hoff started wondering if he began noticing
a?pattern or if he was merely seeing one due to his
own physical fatigue.
?
At least there was something useful at any rate about
the Dark God's?priests and their unusual healing
methods, Esdaile was as right about those as he was about
the permanent ways in which the acolytes of the Dark
Goddess solved their problems.
?
The heavy steps?in the library instantly drew
his attention away from the fascinating treatise. The foot
man?was a bigger man than most, rumors circulating of
his one time?participation in the boxing ring and the
general interest in pugilism, which to Van Hoff's mind was
a welcome addition?to the household and its sense of
unassailable safety.
?
Before he had to cajole the man into speaking, as was
their way, Ludwig unexpectedly volunteered his own
explanation.
?
""It's the patient, M'Lord. He is moving in his
sleep, turning, as if in pain and talking to somebody. I
could not make it out, but?me thought he was
arguing," Ludwig added.?
?
Unsurprised by his lack of details, as well as by his
inappropriate?form of address that Van Hoff had tried
to eradicate, since he was not Nobility, not even minor
one, the doctor motioned for the footman to lead him
on.
?
He could have found the room easily himself, but
every time he ignored propriety with Ludwig, the man was
going to be worse the next time, as Van Hoff well
knew.?
?
****
Elizabeth did not sleep as soundly as she had
expected that night. Something kept nagging at her, and
though she could not remember exactly what, when she woke
up, her mind starting planning a party of
its?volition.
?
It was dark, and she did not want to think about it,
and thought Victor would not be?in good?shape
for her to plan a party, but she was not able to stop
herself. Going over and?over the details ahead of
time, and smiling in anticipation of the pleasant
introductions to new friends that were
sure?to?follow.?????????
|
Re: Out on the London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
"But we aren't going to see your friend until
tomorrow evening," Rena protested, then sighed.
"But if you want to be good, who am I to get in the
way?"
Leti looked relieved but kept silent until they
were in the cab.
?
"I should give you my address," she
said.
"But...But you can't leave us," Rena
protested.
"I need help with stupid clothes and things and
I...If you're working for Henry now you should be close."
She looked to Henry for support and Leti looked at
him?as well.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Re: Out on the London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
"Probably should go home, lass," Henry reluctantly
chose. "Far it be from me to take the responsible route, but we should probably
stay sharp for my associate, to make sure he doesn't stick us into a machine
when we are distracted.
?
And you, my dear, are most distracting," the good
doctor happily confirmed.
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Subject: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Out on the
London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
They made plans?to meet with Oliver at
Henry's the next evening so they could call upon Reynolds.? Oliver
thenwalked them out to the handsome cab he'd had waiting for their ride back
into London.
"So," rena asked once they were settled inside
and riding away.
"Do we go home or make a night of it," she
wondered, gaze resting on Henry mischievously.
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are,
we are)
Monsters under your bed
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Re: Dreams and Nightmares, tag Mary, Finn, Rayna, ETC
A soft smile touched Mary¡®s lips when fin said she was wise and smart to question. I¡¯m only a servant, and servants are usually not allowed to question, only do as their masters command. ?She looked sympathetic when he told her that he was turned into a monster against his will, but smiled, obviously impressed, when he told her that he used it to stop others.?
I don¡¯t really see you as a monster, just¡, Well someone who is much stronger. She glanced away at first when he mentioned her needing proof, wondering if she had been wrong in admitting such a thing. When he shot back-and-forth across the room, she looked impressed, and a little frightened. How¡, How do you do that? ? Mary looked uncertain when fin asked her about the monster she knew.
Sometimes, in fact many times, just being around her, seems to hurt me somehow, I can¡¯t explain it except that, I feel she is harming me from the inside out, for she often makes me feel as if my work is never good enough, my master never expressed discontent with it before, but now since she is the new mistress, or rather, going to be, the new mistress, now it seems that I can never do anything right. I feel that she is destroying me from within. ?she¡¯s not even truly the lady of the house yet, yet she orders me around as if she had been the lady of the house for years. ?I feel a strange sort of darkness every time I am in her presence, she honestly frightens me.
She had given Rayna A curious look, when fin mentioned that she had various weapons. You are a warrior then, she ventured, looking at the lady. Her?demeanor was one of diffidence, fear that at any time, she would say the wrong thing, and this would be reported to the mistress, and the doctor.
On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 3:59 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Finn nodded sagely.
"Wise girl," he told Mary.
"You are smart to question.? I was turned
into...what some might call a monster against my will.? I use this to stop
others.? This lady here," he nodded to Rayna," Was given powers and weapons
to fight monsters specifically.? We need to see what they are doing before
we kill them,though."
?
He drew in a breath.
?
"I understand that you need proof so be warned, I
am about to give it to you."
?
He shot across the room faster than lighting and
back again.
"That's a small bit of proof. I can move faster
than mortals, and I am stronger by far."
He decided not to divulge that he could also drink
blood, because, frankly it was not necessary and the girl would probably have a
heartattack right on the spot.
?
"You mentioned knowing perhaps who one of the
monsters is...Has this She harmed you at all," he asked in open
concern.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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Re: Dreams and Nightmares, tag Mary, Finn, Rayna, ETC
?
Finn nodded sagely.
"Wise girl," he told Mary.
"You are smart to question.? I was turned
into...what some might call a monster against my will.? I use this to stop
others.? This lady here," he nodded to Rayna," Was given powers and weapons
to fight monsters specifically.? We need to see what they are doing before
we kill them,though."
?
He drew in a breath.
?
"I understand that you need proof so be warned, I
am about to give it to you."
?
He shot across the room faster than lighting and
back again.
"That's a small bit of proof. I can move faster
than mortals, and I am stronger by far."
He decided not to divulge that he could also drink
blood, because, frankly it was not necessary and the girl would probably have a
heartattack right on the spot.
?
"You mentioned knowing perhaps who one of the
monsters is...Has this She harmed you at all," he asked in open
concern.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Out on the London Town, Rena, Henry, Leti
They made plans?to meet with Oliver at Henry's
the next evening so they could call upon Reynolds.? Oliver thenwalked them
out to the handsome cab he'd had waiting for their ride back into
London.
"So," rena asked once they were settled inside and
riding away.
"Do we go home or make a night of it," she
wondered, gaze resting on Henry mischievously.
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
By now, Heidi was looking noticeably tired. Thank you mistress, she told her, I will work on some of these invitations, then retire for a while, then rise to complete the work as much as I can. I must admit however, I am a little less skilled on meals for parties. I don¡¯t recall the master ever throwing them that much, he always said they were rather, how did he put it, frivolous, and a waste of valuable resources yes, that is how he said it. He stated that money could be much better spent, which is why I am surprised to learn that you love parties so much. Oh and by the way, when do you want this party?
If I may say so, Doctor, Mary Beth began, I think that we should keep him on liquids for now, until we can get him fully awake enough to sit up on his own, we have sat him up before, so that he can drink liquids, but I really think now that we should wait on solid foods until he is fully awake and able to support himself. This man is very ill.
God loves you.
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 12:31 AM, Ishamael Moridin <ishamael13@...> wrote:
Ludwig nodded at Mary Beth's request, with a smile
he thought should pass for polite under most kinds of scrutiny, considering that
it would natural for his normal bearings.
?
People have come to expect some gruffness from him
and he rather enjoyed. Bethany did not mind the gruff exterior, and when he
showered her with affection, the contrast was always in his favor, which to his
mind, was the main thing he would have in his favor.
?
A good thing Bethany was not too picky, or else it
probably would not be enough for her, but it was, by all lucky stars. Just
thinking of that, mad his smile that much broader.
?
"Should we get something for the patient, do you
think?" Dr Van Hoff wondered, half talking to himself as if entertaining a heavy
dilemma. "We have injected a few substances, but I really did believe by this
point he would try some solid food as well. How unfortunate, that he
didn't.?It is your impression that?he would appreciate some Oriental
food? We have all the necessities here but...oh well, probably less relevant at
present," the doctor spoke with a distracted kind of regret.
?
****
Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Now
we just need to get ready. So many things to have done. Sitting arrangements,
flower arrangements, not to mention a proper meal that would not shame people of
higher station.
?
I swear, so much to be done. But I suppose," the
young mistress of the house tiredly rubbed at her eyes, the motion of her right
hand getting slower.
?
"We can do some?preparations at a later stage.
You may retire now," she graciously allowed, realizing she could still catch up
on some sleep.
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 6:00
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
I suppose I am rather famished, Mary Beth reluctantly admitted,
then she turned to the footman and kindly inquired, please bring me some of
the Oriental food when you have time? She took another look at the patient,
thank the powers, he seem to be sleeping at present, the argument at least for
the moment, subsided.
Heidi feverishly wrote, R, E, N, f...,?Soon all the names mentioned
by Elizabeth were neatly written down, row upon row. Very well mistress, I
will get these sent away to the appropriate recipients as soon as possible;
meanwhile, will there?be anything else? God loves you.
On
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 3:08 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Well, my dear Mary Beth. After a very short time, you already seem to
know more than either Ludwig or I. I am grateful that you have chosen to
work with me, I really am. In the mean time, would you perhaps be interested
in some fortifications?
?
Our cook had a few experiments lately, something inspired by her
encounter with Oriental men. I am sure she would be delighted to let you try
it out. And Ludwig would be only too happy to bring it to you, just ask him
for anything. Isn't it right Ludwig?"
?
Van Hoff eagerly inquired, making the footman grunted in
acknowledgment. Ludwig supposed his time could be spent better with Bethany,
but it won't do to mention that, he?knew better than to argue with the
Master.?
?
*
"I think...it is pronounced Renfield. Yes, that sounds right,"
Elizabeth mused, remembering Keres mentioning a few names, some of them all
mixed up in her head just then.
?
She distinctly remembered her new friend talking about several people,
but precisely which needed to be invited was beyond her.?Nonetheless,
Elizabeth supposed there would be no harm done in including a few more
people.?What was a good party after all, if not for meeting many
promising people.
?
"I think, there was somebody else, but as I cannot remember them yet,
it can wait. We will start with those, dear Heidi," Elizabeth happily
suggested, all the more gracious for her words were not called into doubt,
did not seem to garner any objections or require clarifications. She
consequently ?felt pleased with Heidi, their earlier exchange
notwithstanding.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:48
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Thank you Doctor, Mary Beth replied with a smile. How could
she resist, especially when he called her such endearing names. He¡, He
appeared earlier to be having some sort of argument, I would surmise that
perhaps it is with his wife, apparently some sort of struggle had been
going on before hand, although of course I am not sure of the subject
matter of this. That¡¯s about all I know for now. But I will try to listen
later when he awakens, assuming of course, that he is coherent enough for
me to hear and understand what he is??saying.
Heidi quickly took out parchment and Quill, and began writing. Rena¡,
And, Henry¡, Hide, from London. All right, I have those names, she stated,
wondering where the mistress had met these people, seeing as she did not
know them. Next please?
She held the quill,?poised to write the next
names. God loves you.
On
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:53 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"I was wondering about that, but could not glean what he is saying.
Can you, dearest Mary Beth? Rest assured, it is no requirement. You have
been indispensable to all of us," Van Hoff sincerely complimented.
****
"Oh good," Elizabeth muttered distractedly, subsiding more
comfortably into her bed, relieved that she did not need to explain
herself further.
?
"So, the names are..." the young woman started, paused for a second
to consider and continued, as the names flowed into her mind. Even
trying to think of where she knew them from, made her entire body
shudder from head to toe with increased fever. While not thinking about
it, allowed her body to relax instead.
?
"The names are...Rena and Henry Hyde...from...London, no less,"
Elizabeth concluded, with an embarrassed chuckle. She did not know if
the girl would voice an objection, and fervently wished she would keep
such objections to herself. As Elizabeth had no strength, nor
inclination, to argue about that.
?
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:24
PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Marybeth nodded, I¡¯ll do all I can doctor. She turned
her attention to the patient then, placing a gentle hand on his
shoulder. They¡¯re there now, there now, Mr. Victor, everything is
going to be all right. He struggled, but gradually began to calm down,
she turned back to VAN Hoff, he appears to be having some sort of a
mental argument with someone.
Heidi also blinked, a party, mistress? Yes sure I know how to
prepare for a party, but I will need the names of those whom you wish
to invite, so that I may send out the proper invitations. And you have
a feeling that he¡¯s going to be well soon? Well that is wonderful, I
am??most certain you??will be glad to have
him?back with you again. She looked concerned however, that he
might not be quite well enough to attend a party yet.
On
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11:09 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Heidi. I know it is late a bit..." Elizabeth passed a tired
hand over her feverish feeling forehead, right below the
comfortingly loosened hair.
?
She realized with a start that perhaps her idea might not find
immediate understanding with the occasionally obtuse girl.
?
"You see, Heidi. I know it may sound strange, but I have a
feeling...that Victor will be well soon," Elizabeth prevaricated,
clutching onto a semblance of something reasonable even if she did
not care one bit how Victor? felt.
?
"And he will need to be cheered up. You must start making
preparations for a party, as soon as you can. I trust you know how,"
Elizabeth remembered to inquired, blinking her eyes furiously as if
in an effort to chase away a dark mirage?from her dreams.
?
It was trying to intrude into her conscious mind, but she
resolved to not let it show. At least as much as possible. And with
it being suprisingly shapeless, more like a voice incessantly
demanding from her to do something,?she hoped she had a good
chance at succeeding to banish it entirely.
****
"Yes Mary Beth, I called for you. I am sorry to have bothered
you so soon, but as you can see, the patient can find no respite and
he needs to sleep peacefully enough for full recovery.
?
Being fully sedated as he is, I am reluctant to give him
anything stronger, lest it affects him?in unpredictable ways. I
was hoping it would be a woman's gentle touch that is necessary to
put him at ease. Yours especially, because of your soothing
presence," Van Hoff explained his decision, some regret
at?disturbing his assistant evident in his
voice.???
?
?????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February 25,
2021 1:05 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
As the argument in Victor¡¯s dream continued,
Mary Beth was soon on the scene. You called for me, Doctor? She
began speaking to and making shushing noises to Victor, trying her
best to soothe him. There?there now, it¡¯s going to be all
right. I¡¯m certain your dear wife will come to see you soon, for
now, you must get some much-needed rest. Her voice proved to be
quite helpful. She also tried to hold a sponge with warm milk to
his lips. He was able to swallow some, and this also seemed to
have a soporific effect on him. Soon, he was sleeping once more.
Heidi was soon knocking softly on Elizabeth¡¯s door. Once inside,
she bowed and asked, you sent for me, mistress? What is your
bidding this night?
God loves you.
On
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 11:28 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Elizabeth found her body getting restless She had to do
Something. Right now. It just seemed imperative.
?
"Abby, Abby, where are you? I need you. You must fetch
Heidi back. We have an urgent party to attend. Abby? No I am not
asleep. I don't think," Elizabeth reassured with a shaky smile.
?
****
Dr Van Hoff carefully regarded the patient, trying to move
him to a better side, with the intention to have him relaxed and
go back to sleep. It seemed to have worked for a second, but
then the argument continued.
?
"I cannot keep doing this all night," Van Hoff muttered and
though he could not swear to it, he found himself surprised at
possibly hearing Ludwig agreeing with him.
?
"How long has Mary?Beth been asleep? I worry
that?she does not get enough, yet she has such a nice
touch.?With the patient of course, is what I mean. Perhaps
she can succeed where I cannot.?But I fear it is imperative
for the patient's recovery that he gets good sleep. Ludwig, can
you check with Mary Beth if she is able to resume her duties
now,?with myself akin the next shift?
?
By then I will have studied everything I was supposed to
have learned about possible solutions. Thank you Ludwig, there
is a good chap," Van Hoff complimented not truly waiting for the
man to offer any kind of an answer.???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February
22, 2021 10:00 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Victor had indeed been tossing and turning in
his sleep, or lack there of, whichever One might choose to
call it.?in his dream, he had seen Elizabeth, laughing,
looking happy, but taunting him, even as she ignored him. He
had also heard her accusing him of, something,
?though?he could not figure out what. ?his
argument was of course, highly intelligible, sounding like the
moans of a very ill patient, but in the dream, in his own mind
he was saying, I was never unfaithful to you with anyone. He
was telling her that she had basically no right to accuse him
of such ridiculous occurrences.
In his dream, he seemed to hear her planning something,
but what it was he did not know. He could only assume it had
something to do with the ghost of a memory playing at the
edges of his mind, some sort of activity, some sort of, party?
What had?they been planning. He wondered, the pain and
chills were coming back to him, as was the fever. It had left
for a while but was now rampant in him again. God
loves you.
On
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1:03 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Dr Van Hoff has been perusing an intriguing volume by
James Esdaile, which despite containing numerous discoveries
of the mind and the?body connections, read at times as
a fantastical novel with the protagonist who happened to be
a medical explorer of sorts.
?
Carefully observing the peculiar table of
correspondences between a Hindu acolyte's sleep cycle and
the perceived physical injury painstakingly described by
Esdaile, Van Hoff started wondering if he began noticing
a?pattern or if he was merely seeing one due to his own
physical fatigue.
?
At least there was something useful at any rate about
the Dark God's?priests and their unusual healing
methods, Esdaile was as right about those as he was about
the permanent ways in which the acolytes of the Dark Goddess
solved their problems.
?
The heavy steps?in the library instantly drew his
attention away from the fascinating treatise. The foot
man?was a bigger man than most, rumors circulating of
his one time?participation in the boxing ring and the
general interest in pugilism, which to Van Hoff's mind was a
welcome addition?to the household and its sense of
unassailable safety.
?
Before he had to cajole the man into speaking, as was
their way, Ludwig unexpectedly volunteered his own
explanation.
?
""It's the patient, M'Lord. He is moving in his sleep,
turning, as if in pain and talking to somebody. I could not
make it out, but?me thought he was arguing," Ludwig
added.?
?
Unsurprised by his lack of details, as well as by his
inappropriate?form of address that Van Hoff had tried
to eradicate, since he was not Nobility, not even minor one,
the doctor motioned for the footman to lead him on.
?
He could have found the room easily himself, but every
time he ignored propriety with Ludwig, the man was going to
be worse the next time, as Van Hoff well knew.?
?
****
Elizabeth did not sleep as soundly as she had expected
that night. Something kept nagging at her, and though she
could not remember exactly what, when she woke up, her mind
starting planning a party of its?volition.
?
It was dark, and she did not want to think about it,
and thought Victor would not be?in good?shape for
her to plan a party, but she was not able to stop herself.
Going over and?over the details ahead of time, and
smiling in anticipation of the pleasant introductions to new
friends that were
sure?to?follow.?????????
|
?
Ludwig nodded at Mary Beth's request, with a smile
he thought should pass for polite under most kinds of scrutiny, considering that
it would natural for his normal bearings.
?
People have come to expect some gruffness from him
and he rather enjoyed. Bethany did not mind the gruff exterior, and when he
showered her with affection, the contrast was always in his favor, which to his
mind, was the main thing he would have in his favor.
?
A good thing Bethany was not too picky, or else it
probably would not be enough for her, but it was, by all lucky stars. Just
thinking of that, mad his smile that much broader.
?
"Should we get something for the patient, do you
think?" Dr Van Hoff wondered, half talking to himself as if entertaining a heavy
dilemma. "We have injected a few substances, but I really did believe by this
point he would try some solid food as well. How unfortunate, that he
didn't.?It is your impression that?he would appreciate some Oriental
food? We have all the necessities here but...oh well, probably less relevant at
present," the doctor spoke with a distracted kind of regret.
?
****
Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction. "Well done. Now
we just need to get ready. So many things to have done. Sitting arrangements,
flower arrangements, not to mention a proper meal that would not shame people of
higher station.
?
I swear, so much to be done. But I suppose," the
young mistress of the house tiredly rubbed at her eyes, the motion of her right
hand getting slower.
?
"We can do some?preparations at a later stage.
You may retire now," she graciously allowed, realizing she could still catch up
on some sleep.
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 6:00
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
I suppose I am rather famished, Mary Beth reluctantly admitted,
then she turned to the footman and kindly inquired, please bring me some of
the Oriental food when you have time? She took another look at the patient,
thank the powers, he seem to be sleeping at present, the argument at least for
the moment, subsided.
Heidi feverishly wrote, R, E, N, f...,?Soon all the names mentioned
by Elizabeth were neatly written down, row upon row. Very well mistress, I
will get these sent away to the appropriate recipients as soon as possible;
meanwhile, will there?be anything else? God loves you.
On
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 3:08 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Well, my dear Mary Beth. After a very short time, you already seem to
know more than either Ludwig or I. I am grateful that you have chosen to
work with me, I really am. In the mean time, would you perhaps be interested
in some fortifications?
?
Our cook had a few experiments lately, something inspired by her
encounter with Oriental men. I am sure she would be delighted to let you try
it out. And Ludwig would be only too happy to bring it to you, just ask him
for anything. Isn't it right Ludwig?"
?
Van Hoff eagerly inquired, making the footman grunted in
acknowledgment. Ludwig supposed his time could be spent better with Bethany,
but it won't do to mention that, he?knew better than to argue with the
Master.?
?
*
"I think...it is pronounced Renfield. Yes, that sounds right,"
Elizabeth mused, remembering Keres mentioning a few names, some of them all
mixed up in her head just then.
?
She distinctly remembered her new friend talking about several people,
but precisely which needed to be invited was beyond her.?Nonetheless,
Elizabeth supposed there would be no harm done in including a few more
people.?What was a good party after all, if not for meeting many
promising people.
?
"I think, there was somebody else, but as I cannot remember them yet,
it can wait. We will start with those, dear Heidi," Elizabeth happily
suggested, all the more gracious for her words were not called into doubt,
did not seem to garner any objections or require clarifications. She
consequently ?felt pleased with Heidi, their earlier exchange
notwithstanding.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:48
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Thank you Doctor, Mary Beth replied with a smile. How could
she resist, especially when he called her such endearing names. He¡, He
appeared earlier to be having some sort of argument, I would surmise that
perhaps it is with his wife, apparently some sort of struggle had been
going on before hand, although of course I am not sure of the subject
matter of this. That¡¯s about all I know for now. But I will try to listen
later when he awakens, assuming of course, that he is coherent enough for
me to hear and understand what he is??saying.
Heidi quickly took out parchment and Quill, and began writing. Rena¡,
And, Henry¡, Hide, from London. All right, I have those names, she stated,
wondering where the mistress had met these people, seeing as she did not
know them. Next please?
She held the quill,?poised to write the next
names. God loves you.
On
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:53 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"I was wondering about that, but could not glean what he is saying.
Can you, dearest Mary Beth? Rest assured, it is no requirement. You have
been indispensable to all of us," Van Hoff sincerely complimented.
****
"Oh good," Elizabeth muttered distractedly, subsiding more
comfortably into her bed, relieved that she did not need to explain
herself further.
?
"So, the names are..." the young woman started, paused for a second
to consider and continued, as the names flowed into her mind. Even
trying to think of where she knew them from, made her entire body
shudder from head to toe with increased fever. While not thinking about
it, allowed her body to relax instead.
?
"The names are...Rena and Henry Hyde...from...London, no less,"
Elizabeth concluded, with an embarrassed chuckle. She did not know if
the girl would voice an objection, and fervently wished she would keep
such objections to herself. As Elizabeth had no strength, nor
inclination, to argue about that.
?
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:24
PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet Dreams
Marybeth nodded, I¡¯ll do all I can doctor. She turned
her attention to the patient then, placing a gentle hand on his
shoulder. They¡¯re there now, there now, Mr. Victor, everything is
going to be all right. He struggled, but gradually began to calm down,
she turned back to VAN Hoff, he appears to be having some sort of a
mental argument with someone.
Heidi also blinked, a party, mistress? Yes sure I know how to
prepare for a party, but I will need the names of those whom you wish
to invite, so that I may send out the proper invitations. And you have
a feeling that he¡¯s going to be well soon? Well that is wonderful, I
am??most certain you??will be glad to have
him?back with you again. She looked concerned however, that he
might not be quite well enough to attend a party yet.
On
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11:09 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
"Heidi. I know it is late a bit..." Elizabeth passed a tired
hand over her feverish feeling forehead, right below the
comfortingly loosened hair.
?
She realized with a start that perhaps her idea might not find
immediate understanding with the occasionally obtuse girl.
?
"You see, Heidi. I know it may sound strange, but I have a
feeling...that Victor will be well soon," Elizabeth prevaricated,
clutching onto a semblance of something reasonable even if she did
not care one bit how Victor? felt.
?
"And he will need to be cheered up. You must start making
preparations for a party, as soon as you can. I trust you know how,"
Elizabeth remembered to inquired, blinking her eyes furiously as if
in an effort to chase away a dark mirage?from her dreams.
?
It was trying to intrude into her conscious mind, but she
resolved to not let it show. At least as much as possible. And with
it being suprisingly shapeless, more like a voice incessantly
demanding from her to do something,?she hoped she had a good
chance at succeeding to banish it entirely.
****
"Yes Mary Beth, I called for you. I am sorry to have bothered
you so soon, but as you can see, the patient can find no respite and
he needs to sleep peacefully enough for full recovery.
?
Being fully sedated as he is, I am reluctant to give him
anything stronger, lest it affects him?in unpredictable ways. I
was hoping it would be a woman's gentle touch that is necessary to
put him at ease. Yours especially, because of your soothing
presence," Van Hoff explained his decision, some regret
at?disturbing his assistant evident in his
voice.???
?
?????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February 25,
2021 1:05 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
As the argument in Victor¡¯s dream continued,
Mary Beth was soon on the scene. You called for me, Doctor? She
began speaking to and making shushing noises to Victor, trying her
best to soothe him. There?there now, it¡¯s going to be all
right. I¡¯m certain your dear wife will come to see you soon, for
now, you must get some much-needed rest. Her voice proved to be
quite helpful. She also tried to hold a sponge with warm milk to
his lips. He was able to swallow some, and this also seemed to
have a soporific effect on him. Soon, he was sleeping once more.
Heidi was soon knocking softly on Elizabeth¡¯s door. Once inside,
she bowed and asked, you sent for me, mistress? What is your
bidding this night?
God loves you.
On
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 11:28 PM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Elizabeth found her body getting restless She had to do
Something. Right now. It just seemed imperative.
?
"Abby, Abby, where are you? I need you. You must fetch
Heidi back. We have an urgent party to attend. Abby? No I am not
asleep. I don't think," Elizabeth reassured with a shaky smile.
?
****
Dr Van Hoff carefully regarded the patient, trying to move
him to a better side, with the intention to have him relaxed and
go back to sleep. It seemed to have worked for a second, but
then the argument continued.
?
"I cannot keep doing this all night," Van Hoff muttered and
though he could not swear to it, he found himself surprised at
possibly hearing Ludwig agreeing with him.
?
"How long has Mary?Beth been asleep? I worry
that?she does not get enough, yet she has such a nice
touch.?With the patient of course, is what I mean. Perhaps
she can succeed where I cannot.?But I fear it is imperative
for the patient's recovery that he gets good sleep. Ludwig, can
you check with Mary Beth if she is able to resume her duties
now,?with myself akin the next shift?
?
By then I will have studied everything I was supposed to
have learned about possible solutions. Thank you Ludwig, there
is a good chap," Van Hoff complimented not truly waiting for the
man to offer any kind of an answer.???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February
22, 2021 10:00 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet Dreams
Victor had indeed been tossing and turning in
his sleep, or lack there of, whichever One might choose to
call it.?in his dream, he had seen Elizabeth, laughing,
looking happy, but taunting him, even as she ignored him. He
had also heard her accusing him of, something,
?though?he could not figure out what. ?his
argument was of course, highly intelligible, sounding like the
moans of a very ill patient, but in the dream, in his own mind
he was saying, I was never unfaithful to you with anyone. He
was telling her that she had basically no right to accuse him
of such ridiculous occurrences.
In his dream, he seemed to hear her planning something,
but what it was he did not know. He could only assume it had
something to do with the ghost of a memory playing at the
edges of his mind, some sort of activity, some sort of, party?
What had?they been planning. He wondered, the pain and
chills were coming back to him, as was the fever. It had left
for a while but was now rampant in him again. God
loves you.
On
Sunday, February 21, 2021, 1:03 AM, Ishamael Moridin
<ishamael13@...> wrote:
Dr Van Hoff has been perusing an intriguing volume by
James Esdaile, which despite containing numerous discoveries
of the mind and the?body connections, read at times as
a fantastical novel with the protagonist who happened to be
a medical explorer of sorts.
?
Carefully observing the peculiar table of
correspondences between a Hindu acolyte's sleep cycle and
the perceived physical injury painstakingly described by
Esdaile, Van Hoff started wondering if he began noticing
a?pattern or if he was merely seeing one due to his own
physical fatigue.
?
At least there was something useful at any rate about
the Dark God's?priests and their unusual healing
methods, Esdaile was as right about those as he was about
the permanent ways in which the acolytes of the Dark Goddess
solved their problems.
?
The heavy steps?in the library instantly drew his
attention away from the fascinating treatise. The foot
man?was a bigger man than most, rumors circulating of
his one time?participation in the boxing ring and the
general interest in pugilism, which to Van Hoff's mind was a
welcome addition?to the household and its sense of
unassailable safety.
?
Before he had to cajole the man into speaking, as was
their way, Ludwig unexpectedly volunteered his own
explanation.
?
""It's the patient, M'Lord. He is moving in his sleep,
turning, as if in pain and talking to somebody. I could not
make it out, but?me thought he was arguing," Ludwig
added.?
?
Unsurprised by his lack of details, as well as by his
inappropriate?form of address that Van Hoff had tried
to eradicate, since he was not Nobility, not even minor one,
the doctor motioned for the footman to lead him on.
?
He could have found the room easily himself, but every
time he ignored propriety with Ludwig, the man was going to
be worse the next time, as Van Hoff well knew.?
?
****
Elizabeth did not sleep as soundly as she had expected
that night. Something kept nagging at her, and though she
could not remember exactly what, when she woke up, her mind
starting planning a party of its?volition.
?
It was dark, and she did not want to think about it,
and thought Victor would not be?in good?shape for
her to plan a party, but she was not able to stop herself.
Going over and?over the details ahead of time, and
smiling in anticipation of the pleasant introductions to new
friends that were
sure?to?follow.?????????
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Ishamael Moridin
Hugin