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Tweak says, "We're all mad here...."

Joanie Wicker | The Wicked Witch of the West (wickedwicker) wrote in bellumletale,
@ 2010-05-27 00:03:00

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dr. watson, javert, john seward, plot: forums only, sleeping beauty, van helsing, wicked witch

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[Some rustling is heard, a bit of harried scratching in the background. There's a bit of uneven breathing, and finally a female voice.] Hello? Is this on? Shit, I don't even know if I have a microphone. [The sound falls out for a moment before coming back, unsteady.] Okay. Okay, I think I found something that looks like a microphone. I think.

Whatever. Look, am I the only one that is suddenly trapped? I can't open my door or window, and I'm not sure if this is just some prank my friend is pulling or- [A loud pounding is heard in the background, followed by the sound of a chair being pushed back.] Just a sec, some asshole's making noise. [The female voice gets a bit softer, suggesting that the woman has moved away from the microphone.] What the fuck is going on in there? Luther?

[the voice is a near bark] OPEN UP IN THE NAME OF THE LAW. WHY IS IT THAT EVERY DOOR HERE IS LOCKED?

[there is more banging, a mutter which can't quite be made out]

I don't know! [The sound of a doorknob being jiggled is heard, and the female voice raises in pitch.] Is this Javert?

[a tad irritable] Inspector Javert. [pause, as the doorknob is jiggled again] Who are you?

[There's a laborious sigh, and the slam of a palm against a door.] It won't budge, don't break my damn door! I'm Joanie, you're in my apartment. Just sit down and don't touch anything until we figure out what's going on, okay?

Joanie who? [suspicious]

Are you fucking serious? Are you really serious? I'm locked in my bedroom with no way of getting out, and you're suspicious of me? What am I gonna do to you? I'm trapped.

[there's a mutter of merde, before a warning] Step back.

[barely any warning before gunshots; four to be precise]

[There's a scream, and the sound of a body hitting the floor. The female voice returns, shriller than before and hot with anger.] WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT? YOU JUST. SHOT. MY. DOOR. YOU COULD HAVE TURNED ME INTO SWISS CHEESE, YOU PSYCHOTIC ASSHOLE! [There's the sound of a door being kicked, and a few hissed curse words.]

Shut up. [there's the click of machinery as it's reloaded and then a pause.] Nothing? That's impossible -

[more shooting, around the room - not aimed at the door, though there’s the sound of a shrill scream during the gunfire.]

Merde.

[In the aftermath of the gunshots, there’s a terse silence before things begin to shuffle. There’s the sound of panicked breathing, and the female voice returns.] Holy shit. Holy. Shit. Fuck. Okay, so good news – apparently the walls are bulletproof. And they better be DAMAGE PROOF! [The last two words are shouted, before her voice returns to normal speaking volume.] Please tell me I’m not the only one stuck in a room. Though I hope none of you have a psycho cop in the next room over shooting up all your stuff. That’s something I wouldn’t wish on anybody.

[The microphone records rustling for a few more seconds before turning off.]

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	veridicality 2010-05-27 05:29 am UTC (link)
	As well as can be. It seems my counterpart has left some supplies here should an emergency arise. It is good to hear your voice, my friend. And on... seemingly calmer times than the last despite our situation. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	arcere 2010-05-27 05:35 am UTC (link)
	Very kind of him. Medical supplies, may I assume? While it is unfortunate that we are trapped, so long as he is also sealed away, I believe this may be a valuable opportunity for us. And, yes, it will be much calmer than before. We may stay all violence in lieu of learning, and of warning. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	veridicality 2010-05-27 05:37 am UTC (link)
	Precisely that. It appears he was making his own preparations prior to this night. And exactly that, my friend. While it would be much easier to speak in person, and perhaps in private, having no lives at risk will lift a burden from my thoughts. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	arcere 2010-05-27 05:48 am UTC (link)
	A fine, intelligent man. Yes. Though we must not lose vigilance. If you hear anything of note, write it down - whether for us or them, it will surely be of value. And speaking of ... have you heard anything interesting tonight, my friend? It may have just begun, but it has been quite exciting so far. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	veridicality 2010-05-27 05:52 am UTC (link)
	Other than a man shooting at the walls and the existence of a supposed witch, nothing quite out of the ordinary for this place. I will make notes as I am able, but I believe you would be best not to incite that monster. You are my friend, dear Abraham, and I do not wish for harm to befall you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

arcere
2010-05-27 06:04 am UTC (link)

You are faced against a monster who denies the grace of God and yet you say a witch is merely 'supposed'? [laughs slightly] Ah, I do not intend to incite him, but his anger is endless, and my very existence is its spark.

What harm befalls me is of no consequence, so long as Madam Mina and Miss Lucy and the innocent people of this building are safe. You too, friend John, are among them - and I know you would not hesitate a moment to put yourself in harm's way to protect the woman you love.

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	veridicality 2010-05-27 06:06 am UTC (link)
	A woman who is no longer here, I am afraid to say. Oliver left me a note stating as such so I would not... worry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	arcere 2010-05-27 06:10 am UTC (link)
	Gone? [a moment of silence.] Then ... her counterpart left. She must be safe, then. [sigh of relief] More a blessing than a curse. She is out of his reach. ... I am sorry, my friend. I know how you loved her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	veridicality 2010-05-27 06:13 am UTC (link)
	She would never be mine, my friend. I believe we are both more than aware that I was chasing after an impossibility. It is better for her not to be here. She is surely at peace where she is now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	arcere 2010-05-27 06:19 am UTC (link)
	That does not change how you felt. One day, when we have finished with our work, you will see her again - in her happiness. I promise you, friend John. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	veridicality 2010-05-27 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you for your confidence, my friend. I shall hold tight to that hope. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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