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"Yes, that is true. I can observe, only I get bored easily. My patients are pretty ordinary as a rule, and they shine compared to some other crowds. Observation has to be fueled by some interest, I think. I am not so sure you are right in regards to my hatreds though. I cannot recall a single one of them. Whoever they are, they must have blended quite as easily in my memory as those whose routine leaves me indifferent."

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Noticing with some surprise that the conversation somehow drifted towards the plague, Henry found himself frowning. "Well, Lady Rena is mostly correct. We are the product of the rational age, and the plague should not be able to return. There are substitutes perhaps, as the unfortunates are better acquainted with. I am sure they would rather be cured of any malady. That is only natural. But comparing the numbers now and then, the dire consequences of being ravage by a plague, I think we could be said to be luckier than our forefathers," Dr Hyde slowly mused.

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"That was a good choice on your part," Henry complimented, as he saw another customer partaking of the delightfully looking dessert?Leti had named. "Yes, we are...different probably, than many," Henry admitted, dubiously including himself in the statement as well as Rena.

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He would have considered?his words to be presumptuous earlier on in the evening, but now that he was tipsy, they seemed just right even to describe the young lady he barely knew. ?"You observe well,?you wouldn't happen to be the agent of her Majesty's government, would you?" Hyde uncharacteristically quipped with Leti, feeling strangely light hearted. "Ah yes, I am good with names, at least belonging to people I do not hate. There are only a few," Henry clarified with a smile even he could have found mysterious, had it not originated with himself.

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"No, you are really wise," Henry suddenly turned to Rena, his eyes almost glazing with the memory of how she made him fell, and anticipation of what she would make him feel just yet. Leti was certainly right to consider Rena at least to be different. He doubted the same consideration applied to himself on his own, but Rena and her antics, did make him feel strange, act not like himself. Perhaps that was what drew the barmaid's attention in the first place. It was reckless, it was unwise, but he could not bring himself to object to Rena's easy affection. He wanted that young lady for himself, and wanted her very badly.

Well, if you aren't inviting anyone else save just the three of us, that should shorten the needed?preparation time, should it ?not? ?Victor looked to Henry, but the question was for whom ever cared to answer it. ?His brows came up in mild interest as Rena was speaking to Letty… Something about fashion, obviously a woman thing, so Victor glanced away, as he also did when Rena leaned her head on Henry's chest. ?He would never admit it of course, but Victor had felt some Indy for Henry at first, wondering what his secret was, how he could be such a charmer in drawing Rena to him, especially since he really had not done anything. He hadn't even had to fight the old man, and he had done nothing else to make any other play for her. He had mildly regretted not having the time to question Henry more about his seeming acquaintance with Rena, now he found he was rapidly losing interest in all prospects of ever having her for himself. She had made her choice, and the choice had clearly not… Been in his favor. ?He wasn't even sure he had wanted her to choose him; sure, it would have helped his ego considerably, but it would have put him in an even deeper dilemma as to what to do, whether to move forward with his life in that area, or to continue working… Hoping, that his dear Elizabeth would eventually come to life, and be his once more. ?He couldn't help speculating how it was that Henry… Had such a positive effect on this particular young woman; he had not noticed any other women of the same age, any women at all for that matter, looking at Henry over one time if that. Not that he had been actively trying to notice, but Henry didn't exactly seem to have women lined up at the table to talk with him. ?To his logically thinking mind, this could mean either one of two, if not both things, either she was quite ill, slowly losing her mind and did not know it, or… And admittedly this second one seemed to be the more logical possibility to him, they have known each other before this night; it has to be, it's the only way, he decided. ? He noted with satisfaction that… She seemed quite in control of her senses and every matter except for this man; that has to be it, he told himself and, if she indeed had known Henry from a previous acquaintance, then he really had no need to be threatened by Henry, did he? He decided that he didn't, and let The matter rest at that. He sighed, oh well… He thought to himself, just another experiment that had failed before it had begun, the perfect body, looking so at least, but having a hand to far decayed, a missing toe, or some such deformity making it unsuitable to use for creating life; he would be friends with both of them in so much as was possible, but he decided if… He were to move forward with his life, it would not… Be with Rena. ?His musings were interrupted, and came to an abrupt halt, when Leti offered more drinks, and the like. ?He rather liked the way she brightened when she spoke of apple tart; the apple tart sounds most pleasing, he told her, I'm certain I will be having some of that, but… Could I first trouble you for a refill on my drink and, perhaps another half a bowl of stew? ?He was normally quite satisfied with one bowl, but this particular night, he realized he had not been eating quite the way he should, too much work, and not enough sustenance. ?I normally do not trouble anyone or take the time for seconds, but perhaps I am… Hungrier than I thought; his own words sank into his heart, and he realized… Yes, he was indeed, hungrier… Than he had thought.?

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"It shall be the most interesting dinner party ever and I like smaller parties. Makes it all more personal."

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She looked to Leti.

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"That fashion talk we were having...I'd like to finish it later, but please don't mention it to anyone else...it's a personal matter I am afraid."

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Leti looked confused but nodded.

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"Yes Ma'am. Of course..."

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Though the matter of the dress did draw and fascinate her, her mind was also scrambling over the problem of how she would get herself a dress suitable to attending a well established and respected doctor's dinner party. It was a small party so obviously casual. Even the likes of her could discern that. But she should surely wear something nicer than what she already had. She would have to delve into her small savings and even ask her brother for a lone. Hopefully he would have enough to spare.

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She w as snapped from her pondering when Doctor Henry asked if her name was indeed Leti.

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Nodding quickly she smiled.

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"Yes Sir it is. You have a good memory for such things...things most people wouldn't bother rememberin," she complimented with an embarrassed smile.

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Rena pushed her bowl aside and leaned her back against Henry's warm solid chest. She wanted to drop her head onto his shoulder. So very drunk she was, but if she relaxed, it would be harder to energize again later and she had plans for Henry before they went to sleep.

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"Can I bring anyone anything else? More stew or dessert or drinks? We've apple tart tonight," Leti said brightly.

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"Or any night, rather as it is a dinner party."

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A yell frown the establishment's owner?had leti frowning and hurrying off to bring someone another drink. It seemed her loitering with one set of customers for too long was being noticed and frowned upon. Ah well she was fast and would be back before long so she only allowed herself slight annoyence.

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I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
I get along with the voices inside of my head.