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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 16, 2008 14:31:32 GMT -5
"Ohhh...yes, yer right. Thanks for remindin' me, I'll remember it."
*She didn't seem to notice his expression*
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 17, 2008 0:45:19 GMT -5
*Right. Well. That taken care of. For now.
He ought to get as far away from her as possible. But he didn't think he was strong enough.*
"Your breakfast. Is is sufficient?"
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 17, 2008 0:51:45 GMT -5
*Sufficient?*
"This is th' best I've 'ad in a while. Don't often get to eat this good."
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 17, 2008 0:59:10 GMT -5
*Jekyll felt shame at all he had in the world, that Lucy lacked by some accident of birth.*
"That is not as it should be," *he said.* "You deserve better."
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 17, 2008 1:05:04 GMT -5
*She smiled at him reassuringly*
"Workin' on it. Looks like things might get better for me."
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 17, 2008 10:24:14 GMT -5
*He met her eyes briefly.*
"Yes?" *he asked, trying to eat though he was anything but hungry.* "That's right. Your lessons. What are your plans, beyond that?"
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 17, 2008 11:02:25 GMT -5
"Well, I been readin', an' thinkin', an' I'll 'ave more money workin' at Dahlia's, an' can live a more respectable life. Money's good at a place like that, an' it's safer than my old job."
*She waved her fork in the air for emphasis*
"But on th' side, I'll see if maybe...I could get a real job."
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 19, 2008 11:49:16 GMT -5
*It heartened him to hear she might get out of her current profession.*
"I think that's an excellent idea," *he said.* "What sort of job were you thinking of?"
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 19, 2008 15:01:48 GMT -5
"Well, I'm a fairly good singer, was 'opin' to be singin' for a real livin'. Not like th' singin' in th' Dregs, but singin' like on a stage for a real audience."
((Well, damn. She sounds like Satine now))
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 19, 2008 15:27:50 GMT -5
*Jekyll smiled.*
"I would love to see that," *he said gently.* "You're a wonderful singer, Miss Lucky. I'd be happy to help you in any way I can."
No. You need to get away from her. Far away. For whatever reason, both you and Hyde respond to her. Surely that tells you something.
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 19, 2008 19:07:52 GMT -5
"I'd love that! An' you'd get whate'er seat you want in th' 'ouse."
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 19, 2008 19:12:18 GMT -5
*Jekyll laughed, surprising himself.*
"So there are advantages," *he said.* "But Miss Lucy--we must discuss how we are to continue. If... If Hyde were to return, if he were to find you. What can I do to make you safe?"
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 19, 2008 19:20:25 GMT -5
*Her manner sobered at the mention of Hyde*
"I dunno. I'm not much of a fighter, an' I don't want ye in danger. Wouldn't forgive meself if somethin' 'appened to ye."
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Post by Edward Hyde on Feb 19, 2008 19:22:32 GMT -5
*Jekyll grimaced. But it was his own fault she was in danger--it was his interest in her which had led Hyde to torment her.*
"I'm not a fighter, either. But... Hyde. He doesn't like me, for reasons I cannot get into at this moment. And I fear my being close to you will merely incense him to more violence. However, I cannot merely leave you to fend for yourself. It did not lead to your safety either."
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Post by Lucy Harris on Feb 19, 2008 19:29:12 GMT -5
*She started to bite her nails in agitation, then quickly stopped, looking embarrassed. Bad habits--not very ladylike*
"'e'd never let anyone get away. 'e'd chase ye to th' ends of th' earth. I'm thinkin', best ye could do would be a gun."
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