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?
There came a knock at the door then.
Outside on the stoop, Finn slid a smile to
Rayna.
"Here you shall see exactly what my organization
does and I think you shall approve."
He felt excited in a way he could extremely
refreshing for the feeling was such a rare one for him.? The thrill of
satisfaction. Of truly doing good, protecting the innocent in a way the Gray
Cardinals?had assured someone with his particular abilities could do
best.? At present, he felt like a useful and even valued member of society
rather than the abomination he deep down knew he was.
?
?
At moments like this, he did not have to apologize
for himself to himself or anyone else and that was a rapture...a high all its
own.? He studied the fine looking house, noting that it belonged to someone
of wealth. A doctor he was told...but the doctor was harboring something very
bad...more than one something and it had to be stopped, one monster at a
time.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Pool had already retired to his room after the ordeal with Mary, but he heard the knock at the door. Being the butler, it would fall to him to open the door. I wonder who that could be, he murmured, walking past Mary, to appear at the door. Opening it slightly, he peered out, and seeing Rena there with someone else, someone he did not truly recognize, he opened The door, stepped back a pace or two, and bowed, mainly for Rena‘s benefit. Greetings mistress, and how may I help this person here who is with you? He motioned for them both to enter. The person seemed to be accompanying Rena, so, he?could not be all bad, perhaps not even bad at all, since the mistress of the house seemed to be unharmed. He glanced around, wondering where Dr. Henry was, perhaps he had not arrived yet, or perhaps Pool?just did not see him at the present time.
The motion to enter did not seem quite enough for the Butler, so he also added a verbal invitation, please, do?come in.
Mary had busied herself with other cleaning duties, but she also heard there was someone else in the house, and quickly hurried to enter the action.?Greetings mistress, she smiled as she bowed, and to our guest here as well; may I serve you something, tea? Coffee? Or, perhaps, something stronger?
God loves you.
On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 8:54 PM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
There came a knock at the door then.
Outside on the stoop, Finn slid a smile to
Rayna.
"Here you shall see exactly what my organization
does and I think you shall approve."
He felt excited in a way he could extremely
refreshing for the feeling was such a rare one for him.? The thrill of
satisfaction. Of truly doing good, protecting the innocent in a way the Gray
Cardinals?had assured someone with his particular abilities could do
best.? At present, he felt like a useful and even valued member of society
rather than the abomination he deep down knew he was.
?
?
At moments like this, he did not have to apologize
for himself to himself or anyone else and that was a rapture...a high all its
own.? He studied the fine looking house, noting that it belonged to someone
of wealth. A doctor he was told...but the doctor was harboring something very
bad...more than one something and it had to be stopped, one monster at a
time.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
?
OOC No Not Rena, Rayna, different character that
Poole wouldn't know.
?
IC
?
"Pardon the late hour, Sir," Finn said, giving a
deep bow.
The tall?young man with neatly styled brown
hair and hazel eyes?was respectably dressed and the dark haired?young
woman with him appeared respectable as well even if she did have an air about
her that said she could definitely look after herself in a
skirmish.
"May we speak with Miss Mary," he asked politely,
giving the butler a slight bow.
He'd been told by the chief Cardinal to ask for the
maid,Mary, that they?would find her sympathetic once their cause was
explained.? He had reason to know that he had not chosen to divulge to
them.
?
???
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Pool was?pleasantly surprised, oh, not at all sir, concerning the lateness of the hour I mean. My apologies that the master and mistress of the house are not at home?presently. When they?asked to speak to Mary, he looked even more surprised, why most certainly, I?will go and fetch her for you.
His pleasant expression and rather brisk gate showed that he ?enjoyed knowing a bit of a secret, one to which Mary was not yet apprised. He knocked upon the door of her room. Yes? She asked the question, then opened the door, stated, oh it’s you, Pool, what is it? Are the master and mistress home yet? It’s not about that, that matter we discussed earlier is it? She looked frightened.
No no, forget the blasted door for now, the Butler replied, there are guests here, and they have specifically inquired for you.
For me? Now it was Mary‘s turn to look surprised. Indeed, there is a man and a most respectably dressed young woman, and they have specifically inquired for you.
What do they want, she asked, her tone and expression curious.
Let’s go and see, Pool replied, motioning for her to follow him. She obediently followed, and once they were inside the room, she immediately caught?sight?of the two guests, and looked at them, a mixture of curiosity and fright in her eyes.
Madame?? sir?? here is the one for which you have inquired, Miss Mary, an excellent maid, and cook, I think you will find she can prepare you a most delectable cup of tea,
Pool’s words of praise were sincere.?
Mary looked far more frightened then, than curious, as she diffidently?bowed. She thought to herself, perhaps the mistress had sent these people to evaluate her, or to reprimand her for some jobs not very well done, even though such really was the job of the Butler. Mary did not know if anyone else were also in charge with him or not.?She looked at them, her head down a bit, her eyes not fully meeting those of the guests.?
Good evening, sir, Madame. How may I serve you this evening?
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, 3:15 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
OOC No Not Rena, Rayna, different character that
Poole wouldn't know.
?
IC
?
"Pardon the late hour, Sir," Finn said, giving a
deep bow.
The tall?young man with neatly styled brown
hair and hazel eyes?was respectably dressed and the dark haired?young
woman with him appeared respectable as well even if she did have an air about
her that said she could definitely look after herself in a
skirmish.
"May we speak with Miss Mary," he asked politely,
giving the butler a slight bow.
He'd been told by the chief Cardinal to ask for the
maid,Mary, that they?would find her sympathetic once their cause was
explained.? He had reason to know that he had not chosen to divulge to
them.
?
???
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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?
Finn bowed Gallantly over Mary's hand, giving the
made a polite smile.
"Good evening.? I have come with my companion
to speak with you on a matter of grave import.? An opportunity that we hope
you will appreciate for the honor it is...I hate to be rude, but may we speak
with you alone?"
?
He knew that Poole may comment to the not so good
doctor that she'd had guests so he'd need to sort a way to cover that as
well.? He could not be clued in before they were ready...hopefully things
would run smoothly, because he hated it when things got complicated and
messy.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Mary smiled and looked surprised when fin bowed over her hand. She returned his polite smile, with a softer, more shy one of her own. Grave import, she mused aloud, looking at Pool when he asked if they could speak with her alone. I believe it will be fine, the Butler commented, there was another woman there after all, it wasn’t as if it were one man, coming just to speak to Mary. It will be OK, he said more reassuringly with a nod, I will busy myself elsewhere. Should the two of you need anything at all, just feel free to ring one of the guest bells you will see ?in various places around the premises.
Mary nodded, and Pool?bowed to the guests, then turned, and was gone almost as immediately as he had appeared. Part of what a butler or servant learned in training, was how to make oneself readily available, and how to disappear when no longer needed. May I get you anything before you present your cause, Mary asked.
God loves you.
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 4:36 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Finn bowed Gallantly over Mary's hand, giving the
made a polite smile.
"Good evening.? I have come with my companion
to speak with you on a matter of grave import.? An opportunity that we hope
you will appreciate for the honor it is...I hate to be rude, but may we speak
with you alone?"
?
He knew that Poole may comment to the not so good
doctor that she'd had guests so he'd need to sort a way to cover that as
well.? He could not be clued in before they were ready...hopefully things
would run smoothly, because he hated it when things got complicated and
messy.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
?
Finn nodded, glancing around, not speaking until he
was?curtain that none else would overheard. This conversation was only for
Himself, Mary and Rayna.
?
"This lady and I...we protect the innocent by
killing the monsters out there.? And trust me, Miss, there are monsters. I
don't just mean thieves and murders. I mean literal devil created monsters with
super human abilities...and what's worse, many of them look just like anyone
else.? You happen to have at least two in your home.? I would like to
help you, but first we must track their movements and learn their goals for
there are many more with whom they shall network if they have not already. If
you require proof, I can provide it, but I would not do so without your
permission."
?
There he was as concise and to the point as
possible.? One never knew when the master was coming home.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Mary had nodded when fin spoke of monsters, thinking that he meant thieves and murderers at first. But when he spoke of devil created monsters with superhuman abilities, her expression became a mixture of surprise, and incredulity.
Superhuman abilities? But, how is this possible?
Her expression became downright terrified when he said that she happened two??such monsters right there in her home. Two of these monsters? She looked at ?Rayna, as she tried to think who the Munsters could be. I…, Her tone was meek, very subservient as she began, it was now her turn to glance around to make sure absolutely no one was there. I think I may know one of them, I don’t know what it is about her, but there’s just something about her that I, I don’t like. She tried to think who the other one could be, could it be the butler? Could it be one of the servants? She wasn’t sure. It never dawned on?her that the other one could be the doctor that she loves so much. The other one couldn’t be ?Pool, she was reasonably certain of that. He had been in the army, and could be a bit strict and rough at times, but she had suppose that was part of his military training showing up.? I wonder who they could be, she mused allowed.
Still, a small part of Mary wondered if the main reason she did not like Rena, was that Rena, had the doctor, making it so that she couldn’t have him. I wouldn’t mind having some proof, not to say that you were lying or anything, but, I would just like to know where you are coming from. It is great to know that you protect the innocent. Protecting others is a most noble cause.
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, 4:52 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Finn nodded, glancing around, not speaking until he
was?curtain that none else would overheard. This conversation was only for
Himself, Mary and Rayna.
?
"This lady and I...we protect the innocent by
killing the monsters out there.? And trust me, Miss, there are monsters. I
don't just mean thieves and murders. I mean literal devil created monsters with
super human abilities...and what's worse, many of them look just like anyone
else.? You happen to have at least two in your home.? I would like to
help you, but first we must track their movements and learn their goals for
there are many more with whom they shall network if they have not already. If
you require proof, I can provide it, but I would not do so without your
permission."
?
There he was as concise and to the point as
possible.? One never knew when the master was coming home.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
?
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
|
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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Rayna was for the most part silent, something which wasn’t all that unusual for the huntress as she stood there listening to the exchange. Naturally she held a certain curiosity about this organization that her...friend had spoken of. His views about being a vampire made him quite different from all the others she’d encountered and was perhaps what kept Finn from finding himself on the wrong end of her sword.
?
She didn’t know whether she exactly considered herself to be anyone’s protector with what drove her to hunt but she offered no argument when he’d told this woman that is what they did. Strangely enough she hadn’t moved much as she remained alert to their surroundings and fought against the impulse to bury her blade in Finn. The latter was a constant battle whenever she was in his or Tatia’s company.
?
In this instance she wondered whether the monsters in question were of the vampire persuasion or another variety altogether. One eyebrow rose slightly as the woman indicated she might know who one of them might be. She’d carefully studied Mary during his little display of power that he’d offered as proof of his claims.
?
She tried to reserve judgment about the description provided as she was merely tagging along and this was Finn’s deal not hers. But she supposed it could either actually be a ‘尘辞苍蝉迟别谤’ or a matter of jealousy. “I suppose one might call me that.” Warrior was a term she would have used to describe her father but given the life she’d chosen she supposed it applied to her as well.
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?
Finn smiled at Mary, nodding in polite gentlemanly
understanding.
"You are a perceptive young woman. I appreciate
that....Our organization needs that.? My intel says that there are several
under this rouf who can be...problematic.? Some leaning toward utter evil,
who?will work with worse people for evil ends over time and need to be
stopped for the safety and protection of a very many people.? Some aren't
there yet, but if they continue to be exposed to the others, they shall be
swayed. Do you understand the concept of being influenced?? Drawn in and
tempted?"
?
He couldn't help a shadow flashing across his eyes
because God help him, he understood. He hated himself for understanding, could
never forgive or forget that understanding and would work tirelessly throughout
eternity, as long as he walked upon this earth to repay that error by stopping
those like he and worse than he. He would use the power he had, the dark evil
power to stop those others because he could. He could hate it or use it and he'd
chosen to do both proudly.
?
"It is important that they not be aware that you
know. I fear too much of your heart shows on your face, and if this continues,
if you can not get a hold on that, you will be in a grave deal of danger," he
told her quietly.
Giving her a tight smile he added,"I see you.?
I see you as a friend but others certainly will not."
?
He looked to Rayna.
"This organization, it would love all the help it
can get, it provides for those who help it, and you have a power base of others
with the same goals and interests."
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Mary sat there with her eyes steadily on Finn, those eyes growing ever wider, showing more interest, when he spoke of protecting a great many people from danger. Since she had no powers, either of observation or otherwise as far as she was aware, Mary privately wondered what she could do to help such an organization. ?she nodded, giving a slight smile of gratitude to his compliment on her being perceptive; thank you sir, her voice was soft as she spoke.
She nodded to his comment about being influenced. Oh yes sir, in fact I feel, and fear, that I myself am one of those quite easily influenced. I wish it were not so, but there it is.
To his comment about too much of her heart showing on her face, she responded, I’m not sure what to do about that. Truly, I believe your organization would be of much greater worth to me, then I, to it. What could I possibly do to help?
She couldn’t help wondering to herself if one of those people capable of doing evil to which he referred was none other than, her beloved Henry. Henry, who was quite likely going to marry one who at least in her mind, could very easily be one of those monsters. ?She wasn’t sure why she felt a sudden urge to make the statement she was about to make.
I’ve never killed anyone, her tone was soft, almost in audible, as if she were partially ashamed of this, while at the same time, being glad that whatever else she was, she could not be labeled a killer.
God loves you.
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 3:42 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Finn smiled at Mary, nodding in polite gentlemanly
understanding.
"You are a perceptive young woman. I appreciate
that....Our organization needs that.? My intel says that there are several
under this rouf who can be...problematic.? Some leaning toward utter evil,
who?will work with worse people for evil ends over time and need to be
stopped for the safety and protection of a very many people.? Some aren't
there yet, but if they continue to be exposed to the others, they shall be
swayed. Do you understand the concept of being influenced?? Drawn in and
tempted?"
?
He couldn't help a shadow flashing across his eyes
because God help him, he understood. He hated himself for understanding, could
never forgive or forget that understanding and would work tirelessly throughout
eternity, as long as he walked upon this earth to repay that error by stopping
those like he and worse than he. He would use the power he had, the dark evil
power to stop those others because he could. He could hate it or use it and he'd
chosen to do both proudly.
?
"It is important that they not be aware that you
know. I fear too much of your heart shows on your face, and if this continues,
if you can not get a hold on that, you will be in a grave deal of danger," he
told her quietly.
Giving her a tight smile he added,"I see you.?
I see you as a friend but others certainly will not."
?
He looked to Rayna.
"This organization, it would love all the help it
can get, it provides for those who help it, and you have a power base of others
with the same goals and interests."
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
?
Finn gave Mary a glad smile when she said she's
never killed anyone. Taking her hand, he bowed, gently brushing the back of it
across his lips before gently releasing it.
"And may you never have to, M-Lady.? I hope to
make sure of that. You only need to inform, and we will do the rest to keep the
world safe...we as in the organization that has approached and befriended me.
They are a very distant government relation, if that sets your mind at ease," he
added quite honestly.
"They currently call themselves the gray
cardinals."
He nodded when her words indicted she understood
his implications of evil in her household.
"I do not believe you are easily influenced, else
you'd be standing with rather than against them," he told her
honestly.
As he spoke, he met her eyes directly, seeking
trust.
"All you need to do is watch and report.? I
will give you an address, mine, to either send messages or visit personally. I
can take you to the organization if need be as well if things grow more rapidly
than we expect."
He leaned closer, lowering his voice.
"One in this house is the most evil and the others
are mere supporting characters if you will to this one's drama.? This
one...could unlock great evil if allowed to do so, and worst of all this one
poses under the guise, even to themselves at times as a good person...A good
person who perhaps believes the world won't allow them to be so as it
were.? We either need this one swayed or...they must be
stopped."
He was careful not to state the particular gender
of this person, lest she indeed show too much on her face when around anyone
else.
"As for your heart showing on our
face...When?observe, think of protecting the world, not of how you
feel.? That may help.? Do you think you can try that," he asked
gently, giving her an encouraging smile.
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
Mary looked genuinely surprised, smiling when he brushed her hand against his lips. She listened, nodding and smiling when he spoke of a distant government relation, and when he told her the name of the organization.
She looked thoughtful at the mention of the name, the gray, Cardinals…, I,?I can’t say that I have ever heard of them.
She looked concerned when Finn spoke of the one who needed to be swayed, or stopped. ?Glancing around, and listening to make certain she did not hear anyone at the door, or that anyone was watching, she stated, her own voice in a hushed tone,
There’s a woman here, she just came a couple of days ago. I think it is she, who might well be trying to sway the master of the house. She seems to have a lot of influence with him, but I am not sure. I know it’s not my boss, he’s always been on the up and up with me. But this one…, I’m just not certain she can be trusted.
She knew that it could not be Pool, but she wondered if it could actually be one of the other servants? But her focus was still on the mistress of the house. After all, Mary believed with her whole heart that it absolutely, positively could not, B, Henry.
She took from her apron pocket a small piece of parchment, what exactly, do I need to watch for, and report? I shall do my best for you of course, although it is rather difficult for me to believe that you are actually willing to put such trust in the likes of me.
She was eager to take notes, but realized that she must hide these notes in a safe, secure place, where they couldn’t be found by anyone, not even Pool.
Poor fellow, Mary thought to herself, he had always been so open and trusting with her, although he had verbally scolded her many times, for not being about some of her work that she was supposed to do. But no, she had to protect him, him and the doctor. This evil woman who had just come into the house needed to be stopped.
Mary had to admit, if only to herself, that it felt so good to be on a mission, a real mission that didn’t involve always bringing coffee, tea, meals, or other things, or even cleaning. Someone actually trusted…, Her.
Would you care to have the woman’s name, she cautiously inquired. I could write it down and give it to you, although I dare not say it out loud, for fear she might be lurking; in fact I fear I have told you too much already, not that I don’t trust you, I will do my best for you, but it is she…, She whom I do not trust.
Her eyes were now beginning to convey the trust for which Finn was searching.
God loves you.
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, 3:59 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Finn gave Mary a glad smile when she said she's
never killed anyone. Taking her hand, he bowed, gently brushing the back of it
across his lips before gently releasing it.
"And may you never have to, M-Lady.? I hope to
make sure of that. You only need to inform, and we will do the rest to keep the
world safe...we as in the organization that has approached and befriended me.
They are a very distant government relation, if that sets your mind at ease," he
added quite honestly.
"They currently call themselves the gray
cardinals."
He nodded when her words indicted she understood
his implications of evil in her household.
"I do not believe you are easily influenced, else
you'd be standing with rather than against them," he told her
honestly.
As he spoke, he met her eyes directly, seeking
trust.
"All you need to do is watch and report.? I
will give you an address, mine, to either send messages or visit personally. I
can take you to the organization if need be as well if things grow more rapidly
than we expect."
He leaned closer, lowering his voice.
"One in this house is the most evil and the others
are mere supporting characters if you will to this one's drama.? This
one...could unlock great evil if allowed to do so, and worst of all this one
poses under the guise, even to themselves at times as a good person...A good
person who perhaps believes the world won't allow them to be so as it
were.? We either need this one swayed or...they must be
stopped."
He was careful not to state the particular gender
of this person, lest she indeed show too much on her face when around anyone
else.
"As for your heart showing on our
face...When?observe, think of protecting the world, not of how you
feel.? That may help.? Do you think you can try that," he asked
gently, giving her an encouraging smile.
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
|
?
"Her name...yes that could be nice,"Finn said,
struggling to keep the conflict from his eyes.
He dared not tell her that the one, was indeed her
master.? It was clear she loved him and she wouldn't believe, then she
could turn and not help them at all.? This was an inconvenience not to be
as honest with the lovely Mary as he'd prefer, but perhaps in
time..."
"The woman...though perhaps not the threat you
fear, should be handled carefully.? She is a player on the board who can
effect things one way or the other...It is impossible to see which way her
departure could turn the tide, though.? It could very well make things
worse, depending.? If she leaves in a way that your master feels is his
idea, it's the only way this would be manageable."
True enough, and still perhaps not even manageable
then.? What they needed was to cage both Jekyll and his assistant, but
Jekyll especially.
"Mary...Just be warned.? You can see a person
day in and day out yet still not know their true heart, as they hide it out of
fear from most everyone."
And some truly should, he thought
darkly.
The smile he gave Mary was almost gentle, tinged
with sadness around the eyes.
"I...I have had such experiences myself with the
discovery that I did not know even those who raised me."
He fluctuated on weather his parents could be
trusted were they here today. He did understand their motivations, but he needed
to survive, at least for now.? Would they trust him to live and do the work
he so needed to do, though?? AH trust, such a sharp?dagger it
was.
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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When Finn said the name of the woman would be nice, Mary took out a small piece of parchment, and simply wrote the name, Rena. She handed it to Finn with trembling hands, while listening to him, looking increasingly uncertain at what he was saying. Was he saying that she, Rena, was not the one to be afraid of? But it was clear he did not know, or at least did not seem to know for certain.
Her eyes met his, seeming to pierce through them, when he said her name and told her to, just be warned.
Her countenance was a mixture of incredulity and uncertainty as Finn spoke his next words, and they would be words that would return to her mind again and again in the Times to come. ?But whom did she see?day in and day out? She mentally thought through each name, there was the mistress of course, then there was Pool, The dear elderly Butler, who had taken her in and trained her how to be a good servant. She mentally dismissed him, couldn’t be him, surely not, he was so loyal and kind, as were the other servants in the household. But that left only one other person. Mary’s palms begin to sweat, as she lowered her head.
Mary had heard Henry’s last name many times before, so she did not miss fins next words…, And never know their true heart, as they, Hyde, it out of fear…. Interesting, she thought to herself, perhaps dangerously interesting, he could have used the word, conceal, or, they, keep it from, others. He had used a common word, but did this mean something, she wondered to herself.
They hide it, she repeated the words, almost reverently, in such a soft murmur that only someone with the most sensitive hearing could discern?what she said.
Her face grew noticeably pale, she glanced away, only to look back at Finn once more. ?There was a mixture of fear and wonder in her eyes, as her thoughts seem to go round and round on such a common word. Did these people know the doctor? Did they know his last name? She of course, had no idea whom the doctor was acquainted with.
Fins words about the ones who raised him, drew Mary out of her reverie. It seemed quite obvious, he would use such a common word, but sometimes, one word, one name, could say volumes.
So they conceal?it out of fear, they themselves have fear, as we all do, she mused aloud, before stating, I am so sorry to hear that you could not trust those who raised you. At least that is what I think I’m hearing. She was now wondering whom she, could trust anymore.
In a soft, nervous voice, she asked,
Um, what, what must I do?
How she would have loved for Finn to tell her that the mistress, was the one to fear, that it was Rena, who had to go, or even one of the servants, just not the butler, and definitely not…, But one word had said volumes, and in Mary’s mind and heart, it had said enough, without actually saying at all. ?She gave a questioning?glance toward Rayna, then her eyes went back to Fin, and remained riveted on him, as she awaited his instructions, or instructions from either one.?
God loves you.
On Monday, April 11, 2022, 12:41 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
"Her name...yes that could be nice,"Finn said,
struggling to keep the conflict from his eyes.
He dared not tell her that the one, was indeed her
master.? It was clear she loved him and she wouldn't believe, then she
could turn and not help them at all.? This was an inconvenience not to be
as honest with the lovely Mary as he'd prefer, but perhaps in
time..."
"The woman...though perhaps not the threat you
fear, should be handled carefully.? She is a player on the board who can
effect things one way or the other...It is impossible to see which way her
departure could turn the tide, though.? It could very well make things
worse, depending.? If she leaves in a way that your master feels is his
idea, it's the only way this would be manageable."
True enough, and still perhaps not even manageable
then.? What they needed was to cage both Jekyll and his assistant, but
Jekyll especially.
"Mary...Just be warned.? You can see a person
day in and day out yet still not know their true heart, as they hide it out of
fear from most everyone."
And some truly should, he thought
darkly.
The smile he gave Mary was almost gentle, tinged
with sadness around the eyes.
"I...I have had such experiences myself with the
discovery that I did not know even those who raised me."
He fluctuated on weather his parents could be
trusted were they here today. He did understand their motivations, but he needed
to survive, at least for now.? Would they trust him to live and do the work
he so needed to do, though?? AH trust, such a sharp?dagger it
was.
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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Finn studied the name in a glance, nodded and
pocketing the note.
"You have lovely handwriting," he murmured, smiling
at Mary, expression?fleetingly shy and nearly
embarrassed.
"The situation is complicated, and it is all I can say for now.?
Good and evil are at war here, or more like fear nad evil, for many are only
good out of fear."
He lifted his chin, as if thinking of someone else when he paused, which he
was, namely his mother, his father. Hopefully not himself, god help him.
?
"I will be back in touch soon. I will call on you, perhaps as a suitor to
go unnoticed...So next time I will bring flowers. Notice what you can, and
listen at doors when you are able, and tell no one what you hear other than us,
or you could be in danger...More than one person here is not uour friend."
With that, he gave her a sympathetic glance.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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Mary‘s face took on a slight blush at fins compliment about her handwriting, so unaccustomed was she to receiving compliments.
Um, thank you, her tone was shy, as she returned his smile with a sincere one of her own.
Good, and fear, she mused allowed as was her custom when considering something. That is an interesting contrast, everyone knows that good and evil are constantly at war in this world, but no one ever really stopped to think what might cause some of the evil. Fear, definitely something to ponder, the to in??conflict.
She watched with some satisfaction as he pocketed the note, trusting that at least to a point, Reno would be secretly observed. The nagging thought of perhaps her master, the good doctor, being some sort of a secret monster, was very disconcerting and unsettling to her.
Fear touched Mary‘s eyes when Finn spoke the words that more than one person there was not her friend.
The mistress for certain, she stated, but I wonder which one of the other servants that it is.
Oh please, God in heaven, she’s silently sent up a prayer, please don’t let it be Pool. ?She mentally chided herself for being so stupid and fearful; of course it wasn’t Pool, Who could have reported her to the doctor and had her fired many times over, but had not done so. He had been nothing but kind and understanding with her, but then again, so had the doctor. ?She often heard talk from the other servants, as well as during her shopping duties in the market, of the good that Henry had done, and this only caused her to love him even more. ?But then, a?chilling thought struck her.
Sir? ?You said that she is a player on the board, and could be influencing someone. I’m not sure she would have the greatest influence over anyone just yet, except…, Those chilling words came back to her again, they often hide it out of fear.
She tried to push the thought away, but it would nag her many times.
She was glad for a change of subject, when he mentioned calling on her, like a suitor to go unnoticed, and bringing flowers.
I’ve never gotten flowers before, at least not that I recall, she told him, her tone honest.
If the mistress thinks that I am receiving tokens of affection from someone else, she thought to herself, that could make me appear?less of a threat. Outloud she stated, that could very much make it possible for me to do as you have asked. Please rest assured that I shall do my best.
To herself she thought, I think I could truly come to like and appreciate this fellow, that is if, I weren’t so in love with Henry. ?Fin had already shown her more outward kindness than the doctor ever had; not that the doctor had been rude or mean to her, but he had always treated her, as a servant, nothing more. There were times she wondered if she would ever be anything more to him.
God loves you.
On Monday, April 18, 2022, 1:55 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Finn studied the name in a glance, nodded and
pocketing the note.
"You have lovely handwriting," he murmured, smiling
at Mary, expression?fleetingly shy and nearly
embarrassed.
"The situation is complicated, and it is all I can say for now.?
Good and evil are at war here, or more like fear nad evil, for many are only
good out of fear."
He lifted his chin, as if thinking of someone else when he paused, which he
was, namely his mother, his father. Hopefully not himself, god help him.
?
"I will be back in touch soon. I will call on you, perhaps as a suitor to
go unnoticed...So next time I will bring flowers. Notice what you can, and
listen at doors when you are able, and tell no one what you hear other than us,
or you could be in danger...More than one person here is not uour friend."
With that, he gave her a sympathetic glance.
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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"At times, Dear Mary, we can corrupt a person by
giving them precisely what it is that they want.? Telling them precisely
what they wish to hear.? At times, this is not true, but at times, perhaps
when it is true, it's worse."
He referred to Rena and the good doctor' but she
was a smart one and he knew she'd eventually or that out.
"If new comers enter, be careful of them as
well.? I shall return soon, and with flowers."He bowed, placing a hand over
his heart as he winked at her.
"Just say you met me in the market and I helped
carry your bags if anyone asks.? I suggest this as it should go
unquestioned by even those who know you best.? We shall take our leave for
now unless you have more to say.? I can perhaps eventually take you to meet
the group which I seek to serve, if you feel you need more of a support
system."
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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Hugin
Kat