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{slide=Gideon|center} Gideon heard the commotion as it happened, and wanted to stab the people who were so inconsiderate they'd make such a din while his head was still pounding. First, Roo ran by him, hiding in the cleaning closet. His ears heard Alex's low growl of a voice, and he suddenly realized why the little dude had decided to run away. As he looked over that way, he saw Alex and Maddie conversing - well, as much as Maddie could converse with anyone - and he felt conflicted. On one hand, he felt like he should move to be by Maddie's side, in case Alex hulked out again; he couldn't help but feel a kinship with the girl, since their curses seemed to have a similar root. Still, seeing him might cause Alex to hulk out again, and he was unsure if he could handle her again so soon. A sharp throb of pain coursing through his head seemed to confirm that thought.
On the other hand, Roo seemed to be terrified, and, unlike Maddie, probably didn't know how to process what was going on. He vaguely recalled memories of how insecure and upset he'd felt his first day in boarding school, and thought he likely needed the help more. "If you'll excuse me, I need to go check on my little buddy. I'm sorry for leaving so rudely" Getting up, he looked over at Meldito one last time and noticed just how shabby the man looked compared to him. His brow furrowed and he reached into his pocket. Digging out a couple crumpled $50 bills, he tossed them at Meldito. "I know what happened earlier wasn't your fault; if we could control ourselves, we wouldn't be here. Take this and replace whatever you lost." He said, turning away and walking toward the closet. "It looks like you need it a little more than I do." With that said, he walked away toward Roo's hidey hole, thinking about everything again.
He still didn't like Meldito, but now that he wasn't as irritable, he knew that the man couldn't really be held responsible for it. Besides, it was his own jackassery that put his shoes at risk, and Meldito had tried to warn him. It wouldn't hurt him to forgive and forget, and the money was inconsequential compared to what he still had hidden in his bags. Before he'd made the trip here, he'd taken everything left in the gang's hideout - a couple hundred grand, total - so it wasn't like he'd be running out soon.
Reaching the door, he opened it and quickly shut it back, finding Roo hiding among the cleaning supplies. Sliding down to sit on the floor with his back against the wall, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small bag of gummy candy, offering it to Roo. He let out a small chuckle at the image - a strange man, hiding in the closet, giving a little kid candy to get him to come closer - and smiled at Roo. "You alright little dude? Don't worry, Alex won't hurt you, I promise." He smiled a little more, trying to be reassuring. "Maddie and I made sure you were safe last time, right? We'll do it again if we need to."
@Vaila @conman2163 @Ythania
Mentioned: @IceQueen @Red Rabbit
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{slide=Manna|center}It had been a long time since Manna had had any particular destination in mind, but it was a welcome change. Normally he simply roamed from town to town, going wherever his feet led him, trying to help whoever was in need. When he'd made it to seattle though, he'd been smacked in the face with a flyer that had been kicked up by a strong wind. As he pulled it off, he looked it over. Aldertree Institute for the Distressed. Help always wanted. Nurse Position Open. As he glanced over the flyer, he noticed something on the bottom, something that only he could see.
It's not necessary to go through this alone. Let us help you. The words were in the language of the witches, something only those touched by magic could see, let alone read. He looked over the letter for an address and noticed it was all the way down the coast. "Really? How the heck did it get all the way here?" he said to himself. He figured it was at least worth a shot; it couldn't be worse than just continuing wandering. Sitting at the bus station, his lone bag slung over his shoulder, he lit a cigar and waited for the next bus to Heldsburg.
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{slide=Gideon|center} Gideon heard the commotion as it happened, and wanted to stab the people who were so inconsiderate they'd make such a din while his head was still pounding. First, Roo ran by him, hiding in the cleaning closet. His ears heard Alex's low growl of a voice, and he suddenly realized why the little dude had decided to run away. As he looked over that way, he saw Alex and Maddie conversing - well, as much as Maddie could converse with anyone - and he felt conflicted. On one hand, he felt like he should move to be by Maddie's side, in case Alex hulked out again; he couldn't help but feel a kinship with the girl, since their curses seemed to have a similar root. Still, seeing him might cause Alex to hulk out again, and he was unsure if he could handle her again so soon. A sharp throb of pain coursing through his head seemed to confirm that thought.
On the other hand, Roo seemed to be terrified, and, unlike Maddie, probably didn't know how to process what was going on. He vaguely recalled memories of how insecure and upset he'd felt his first day in boarding school, and thought he likely needed the help more. "If you'll excuse me, I need to go check on my little buddy. I'm sorry for leaving so rudely" Getting up, he looked over at Meldito one last time and noticed just how shabby the man looked compared to him. His brow furrowed and he reached into his pocket. Digging out a couple crumpled $50 bills, he tossed them at Meldito. "I know what happened earlier wasn't your fault; if we could control ourselves, we wouldn't be here. Take this and replace whatever you lost." He said, turning away and walking toward the closet. "It looks like you need it a little more than I do." With that said, he walked away toward Roo's hidey hole, thinking about everything again.
He still didn't like Meldito, but now that he wasn't as irritable, he knew that the man couldn't really be held responsible for it. Besides, it was his own jackassery that put his shoes at risk, and Meldito had tried to warn him. It wouldn't hurt him to forgive and forget, and the money was inconsequential compared to what he still had hidden in his bags. Before he'd made the trip here, he'd taken everything left in the gang's hideout - a couple hundred grand, total - so it wasn't like he'd be running out soon.
Reaching the door, he opened it and quickly shut it back, finding Roo hiding among the cleaning supplies. Sliding down to sit on the floor with his back against the wall, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small bag of gummy candy, offering it to Roo. He let out a small chuckle at the image - a strange man, hiding in the closet, giving a little kid candy to get him to come closer - and smiled at Roo. "You alright little dude? Don't worry, Alex won't hurt you, I promise." He smiled a little more, trying to be reassuring. "Maddie and I made sure you were safe last time, right? We'll do it again if we need to."
@Vaila @conman2163 @Ythania
Mentioned: @IceQueen @Red Rabbit
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{slide=Manna|center}It had been a long time since Manna had had any particular destination in mind, but it was a welcome change. Normally he simply roamed from town to town, going wherever his feet led him, trying to help whoever was in need. When he'd made it to seattle though, he'd been smacked in the face with a flyer that had been kicked up by a strong wind. As he pulled it off, he looked it over. Aldertree Institute for the Distressed. Help always wanted. Nurse Position Open. As he glanced over the flyer, he noticed something on the bottom, something that only he could see.
सर्वं भवता करणीयम् इति न । अहं तत्र आगत्य साहाय्यं करवानि ।
It's not necessary to go through this alone. Let us help you. The words were in the language of the witches, something only those touched by magic could see, let alone read. He looked over the letter for an address and noticed it was all the way down the coast. "Really? How the heck did it get all the way here?" he said to himself. He figured it was at least worth a shot; it couldn't be worse than just continuing wandering. Sitting at the bus station, his lone bag slung over his shoulder, he lit a cigar and waited for the next bus to Heldsburg.
TWO DAYS LATER
Manna slowly walked up the main pathway to the expansive mansion. He'd noticed the new arrivals coming up the drive when he arrived, but decided hang behind for a while and watch the situation unfold. As everyone went inside, he found a secluded spot away from everyone, dropped his bag to the ground, and sat against a tree. He popped out a vial of his meditation brew and downed it in one gulp before closing his eyes and dropping into a trance. He began chanting in the witch language, his scar glowing as his energy focused itself and his mind wandered.
He stayed like this for the next several hours, acclimating himself to the area's energy flow, and slowly becoming used to the signature of each of the cursed inside. Claudette, the emotionless one with a heart as hard as granite. Alexandra, with her animal nature laid bare. Gideon, the loudmouth who seemed to be more interested in exploiting his powers for his own gain than anything else. Matrona, the poor girl who wanted nothing more than to sing, or even talk. Maldito, the man ruled by fear. Roo, the poor kid whose only desire was to be normal, and not have Alien blood...He let a tear drop as he began to attune himself to the various energies. So much trauma, so much sorrow flowing over the grounds...As he came down from his trance, he stood up, the light of the early evening sun warming his bare back. It was time to go and meet his new patients it would seem.
He opened the door and stepped inside just in time to see the small child run off, and the loudmouth follow him. At the table, he noticed what he assumed would be the man in charge, sitting next to the heartless one, Claudette. "Umm, excuse me. Dr. Mayhew, correct? I'm here for the job as a healer, if it's still available." He said, feeling uncharacteristically nervous all of a sudden.
@Vaila
{/slide}He stayed like this for the next several hours, acclimating himself to the area's energy flow, and slowly becoming used to the signature of each of the cursed inside. Claudette, the emotionless one with a heart as hard as granite. Alexandra, with her animal nature laid bare. Gideon, the loudmouth who seemed to be more interested in exploiting his powers for his own gain than anything else. Matrona, the poor girl who wanted nothing more than to sing, or even talk. Maldito, the man ruled by fear. Roo, the poor kid whose only desire was to be normal, and not have Alien blood...He let a tear drop as he began to attune himself to the various energies. So much trauma, so much sorrow flowing over the grounds...As he came down from his trance, he stood up, the light of the early evening sun warming his bare back. It was time to go and meet his new patients it would seem.
He opened the door and stepped inside just in time to see the small child run off, and the loudmouth follow him. At the table, he noticed what he assumed would be the man in charge, sitting next to the heartless one, Claudette. "Umm, excuse me. Dr. Mayhew, correct? I'm here for the job as a healer, if it's still available." He said, feeling uncharacteristically nervous all of a sudden.
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