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@nightblms
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fingers hook around cell bars, helios’
pale hues fixing on the keys — waiting
for the cage to open at last.
he’d rather take his chances with the
stranger than face the uncertainty of
a trial . remain here, and he will surely
be found guilty.
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Replying to @nightblms
“Your work has earned you an acknowledgement of sorts. It is within you to accept it ...” and there comes a pause, gloved hand raising to let a few keys clank against each other. “or to stay here. Time is scarce and he was never fond of waiting. What say you, then?”
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the alchemist’s head tilts, regarding
tuberose’s blades with calm appraisal .
“an unarmed man against a mob of
hooligans? that would be incredibly
unwise. I wouldn’t dare leave this cell
until I was certain there was no risk to
myself.”
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Replying to @nightblms
“Oh dear, had I been so calm back then, who knows when I would see the light of day once more? Truly, my master has a rather specific type when catching strays. Get up, boy. Now.”
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/ okay after re reading the event, it gave me a new perspective on helios and made his characterization less egregious.
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scaled hands fold the pages closed,
his gaze wandering from monotonous
text to the newcomer. the first soul
besides the jailers helios had glimpsed
in moons.
“the security in this miserable place is
severely lacking. why are you here ? to
mock ?”
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( he rests hearthside, the fire’s glow
providing enough light to quickly skim
a tome’s yellowed pages. it’s set aside,
adding onto the pile growing at his feet. )
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( the alchemist was less than thrilled by
noir’s intrusion, made clear by his tight
lipped scowl. 𝑡𝘩𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡 .. )
You barge into my library, my laboratory
without a word and expect a warm
welcome—
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⠀⠀⠀( heavy boots make themselves known, blocking across the floor as it made itself beside his side. )
⠀⠀⠀a door has no meaning to your business partners. don’t you agree, Helios ?
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You desire my prying gaze upon you ?
.. as you wish, director mars.
I will keep a close eye henceforth ♪
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( he realigns crooked vials, shifting them
all meticulously one by one. their delicate
contents appear intact. )
noting the subtle variations between each
sample demands my undivided attention.
the door was locked for a reason.
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( startled, catching the glass vials under
observation. phew .. it almost tipped the
entire rack . )
Announce yourself before entering. I BEG.
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Lepidolite crystal . It’s an excellent find .
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