Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 15, 2002 10:16 AM
Stella sat by Hugo. Its been two weeks and he wasn't waking up.
There was only one way, the only thing she couuld think of, and her name was Elizabeth Williams.

Stella turn to Alex who was sitting in the corner, he hadn't had a full nights sleep since they got the hospital on the the 12th, nither has she.

She Walked out of the room to find a phone.
she called.
"Hello? Is Elizabeth Williams there, I need to ask a questions."

Alex walked over to Hugo, and bent down to his ear.
"Michelle, please, be okay....please wake up, don't go like this...I'm sorry..."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 15, 2002 07:59 PM
Stella's concern is not misplaced. Though the doctors won't really tell her anything of Hugo's condition, his pale face has a red flush on it, and has had it for some time. There's a lot of head-shaking going on among the doctors and nurses, though it's slowed a bit in the last couple days. Hugo occasionally groans quietly as he sleeps, and even more occasionally, tosses his head. That, and breathing, are his only signs of life.

On the phone, the maid sounds confused. "There's no Elizabeth Williams here, ma'am."

Michelle comes into the hallway right then, but stays back when she sees Stella's on the phone. She's holding a letter.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 08:37 AM
Stella looked at Michelle, waving her closer.
"Do you know where I can find her?"

She looked at Michelle once more, and at the note.
"Whats that?"

Mair
Human
Sep 16, 2002 10:09 AM
"Um," says the maid on the phone, "I'm really not sure--"

A rough voice suddenly comes over the line. "Elizabeth Williamson, you mean? She's got that freak show of hers, don't she? She ain't here anymore, that's for sure. Didn't leave an address or nothin'."

Michelle hands the letter to Stella silently. It's in an envelope, addressed simply to 'Stella,' in a hand that is not quite Michelle's, but also not quite Hugo's. It's not the first such letter Stella's received from the little Michelle-creature, though to call them 'love letters' isn't quite right, as poor Hugo doesn't have the ability to write much in the way of romance.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 10:46 AM
She hangs up the phone without a good bye, and slides down the wall till she is sitting on the floor.
She opens the letter.

Fox walked by them nodding.
"Good day."

He walks into Hugo's room, to see Alex apon the ground, then looks at Hugo.

"Alex, would you like to if Michelle is okay?"

Alex slide his tired eyes up at him.
"heh, yeah...but shes not waking up, he..whatever.."

Fox leaned over Hugo, his hair began to blow, as he closed his eyes.

((power of dreams and illustions ^_~ so whatever Michelle is dreaming, he can be in it, and talk to her...))

In her mind, he stood as a shadow, calling her name in a sweet tone.

"Michelle...Miss Michelle, are you alright?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 10:56 AM
The letter reads,

"Dearest Stella,

I still miss you more than anything in the world. But I know Michelle is strong and we'll get through this. I hope you're doing well, dearest. Please try to get some more sleep; it would never do to have you sick when things are turned back to normal. Try to look on the bright side; at least your brother is a wanted criminal now.

Hugo's looking better lately; I'm sure he'll be better soon.

With love, your dearest."

The clearest person in Michelle's dream is a younger version of Hugo--no more than 19 or 20--tied to a stake, with a mob of shadows around him, holding torches. Hugo's hands are free, and he tries desperately to untie the knots around his waist and legs, but cannot. He doesn't seem to hear Mr. Indigo at all.

Fox
Variant
Sep 16, 2002 11:03 AM
He walks toward Hugo, making the shadows dance.
He bends down and Helps him untie some.
"So this is where you are...you were tied up..."
His hair blow again. The torches dances with fire, and turn blue.

"I'm sorry I'm late, I can't help you get better, but alest I can keep you company."

Stella lookes up, she has bags under her eyes from not sleeping and her hair was a mess.
NO make up, but she still looked more lovely than most women.
"Thank you....I needed that..."
She stopped and looked up.
"Was that Fox who just walked by?"

Hugo McHenry
Variant
Sep 16, 2002 11:14 AM
"Something's terribly wrong," young Hugo says, still breathing raggedly. "I don't understand it...but I feel it..."

Michelle takes Stella's hand; even though she *can* see the harm in that, she can't help it. "Yes," she says quietly. "I hope he's not up to any trouble."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 11:18 AM
Stella holds Michelle's.
"Yes lets see what his up too."
She walks in the room, to see Fox over Hugo.

"Whats going on!"

Alex looked up.
"His power....I don't know but his power..."

Fox finished untieing him.

"What wrong...what are you feeling?"

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 11:24 AM
Michelle looks at Alex fiercely. "What about his power?"

Young Hugo shudders. "I don't know...it'll be a day or two...I'm almost better, aren't I?"

Fox
Variant
Sep 16, 2002 11:29 AM
He looked at him.
"I dunno, its really up to you and God." he smiled and took the young Hugos hand. "But you are looking better, anyday now...I'll pray for you."

Alex looked at Michelle.
"I'm scared of his power...affraid...I don't know what it is.."

Stella eyes widen. but didn't know what todo.

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 11:42 AM
"I see," Hugo says quietly. "Then please let me rest for now. Maybe I won't dream." He closes his eyes.

In the hospital room, Michelle grabs Mr. Indigo's hand, shaking him. "Stop it!"

Fox
Variant
Sep 16, 2002 11:45 AM
His eyes opened as he fell to the ground and a heavy breathing and a cold sweat.
"ahhh!"

He grabbed his head.
"Its okay, she he was just having a nightmare, I was just helping her he get some rest...."

Alex stood up and walked over to his father.
"Are you okay?"
Fox hugged Alex.
"I'm fine."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 11:49 AM
Michelle sighs, looking at Hugo. "Poor thing..." She shakes her head. "She never should've done what she did..."

Fox
Variant
Sep 16, 2002 11:57 AM

Fox didnt let go to Alex, he cried.
"It was a bad dream....but now shes resting..."

Michelle McHenry
Variant
Sep 16, 2002 12:08 PM
Michelle looks up at Stella pleadingly, rather ignoring Mr. Indigo. "Why don't you at least go home and get a little sleep? I doubt she'll wake up in the next eight hours..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 06:21 PM
Stella had not left the hospital since she was there.
She looked down at Michelle.
"But what happens if she he does...I promised I'll be here..."

Alex pushed his father away and looked at Stella.
"YOu really should go get some sleep...you look tired."

Fox looked up and wounder if she would be alright.

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 16, 2002 09:56 PM
"*Please,*" Michelle says quietly. "I doubt it matters much to Michelle whether or not you're here when she wakes. And even if it does, she wants you to be healthy..." Michelle glances at Stella's stomach, then back up at her face. "You need to stay well, and not just for your own sake..."

Hugo starts to toss in his sleep, moaning softly.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:14 AM
She gives a tired sigh and nods.
"Alright, I'll go get some sleep...for awhile, I'll be back though..."
Fox looked at her.
"I'll take her home, and stay with her."

Alex smiled and nod.
"You two becarful, I'll stay here..."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:25 AM
Michelle still can't understand why Alex has been waiting with Stella. But she smiles encouragingly at Stella. "He'll wake up soon, I know it." She takes some money out of her purse. "Shall we phone for a cab?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:29 AM
Looks down at Michellle.
"Oh would you come with me home, I would rather have that then..Mr.Indigo, no offense."

Fox smiled.
"Accourse not, someone got to keep an eye on Alex..."
Glares at Alex.

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:33 AM
Michelle looks back at sadly at Hugo, then heads to the telephones, silently. He looks up at Stella, embarrassed. "You'd best do the talking; they still think I'm a child over the telephone..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:36 AM
Stella smiled a bit for the first time in weeks.
"Yes darling...uhhh Michelle..."

She dials the phone and calls for a cab.
"there it should be on its way."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:37 AM
Michelle goes out front to wait, soberly. "He'll get better," she repeats, leaning against the wall. "He's still alive...did the doctors tell you anything? They won't say a word to me; I'm just a little girl. Father tells me all he hears, but that's not much..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:40 AM
she looks down.
"thats why I'm so affraid, they won't even talk to me...and I'm his wife....Alex can get bits and pieces....but they just don't care..."
She takes her purse and pulls a comb from it, and brushes her hair.

"I look like a mess..."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:41 AM
"I still think you're lovely," Michelle says, blushing a little. She looks up. "It's frightening, though. Sometimes Michelle's thoughts or tendancies will overpower my own..." She looks down, her face red.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:45 AM
Stella shakes her head.
"I don't understand, I just don't get these type of things....I thought Michelle was in yours and you in hers, so how could you have Michelle in there too?"

She looks down.
"I'm sorry, I just a girl..."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:52 AM
"I don't know," Michelle says softly. "But I'm not sure how our whole *brains* could be so easily exchanged...perhaps something remains behind..." She looks up at Stella. "There's no danger of Michelle's brain entirely overwhelming mine, of course. But it's hard...that, coupled with the natural awkwardness of the situation..." She sighs.

A taxi cab pulls up.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:55 AM
Stella nods and looks at the cab, and opens the door for Michelle.
"well talk about this at home."

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 11:57 AM
Michelle nods soberly.

Up in the hospital room, Hugo's eyes slowly open...

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:10 PM
Alex runs to his side.
and takes his hand.
"Michelle...Michelle its okay..shhhh...its okay."

Fox looked at him, and called Alan to the room.

Alan leaned over and kissed him on the fore head.
"thats my girl, your so strong."

Hugo McHenry
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:16 PM
Hugo looks at Alex softly,then shakes his head. "Don't you try to take my Stella," he says in a quiet voice.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:18 PM
Alex giggles and smiles.
"I promise I won't...I'll just take care of her thats all."

Alan looked surprise.
"Hugo? I thought you were Michelle?"

Fox smiles, knowing a bit more thean Alan.
"Switching bodies still leaves some momeries and thoughts."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 05:38 PM
"Ugh," Hugo says quietly. He pauses, looking at Alex and Fox for a moment. "My head aches."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:41 PM
Alex tilts his head.
"Why does your head hurt, you got shot in your back?"

Fox hits Alex over the head.
"Be quiet you..."

Alan smiles and kisses him on the forehead once more.
"would you like somthing to drink? water? tea? coffee?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 05:43 PM
"My back," Hugo says quietly. He lies back, looking as his feet. His eyes suddenly widen, and he grabs Alex by the collar. "Get Hugo! Quickly! I can't take it!"

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:48 PM
Opens the window, and flies out,hoping to catch the cap in time.

He sees a cap, hoping its theres, lands on the roof and looks in.

Mair
Human
Sep 17, 2002 05:49 PM
Alex is treated to the scream of a terrified woman, who's taking her very first ride alone in a taxi cab.

The driver swerves, nearly crashing.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:52 PM
"sorry miss wrong one!"

flies around and crashes on another hood.

Stella looks up, did you hear somthing?"

Alex peeks in.

Stella screams and grab Michelle, then realizes that its Alex.
"Oh you fool!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 05:54 PM
In the hospital, Hugo starts to scream hysterically.

Michelle glares at Alex. The driver of their cab curses softly and slams on the brakes. Had Michelle not been safely in Stella's arms, there's no telling how far she would've gone flying; as it is, the sudden stop might not be so good for Stella's health.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 05:59 PM
Alex just looks annoyed.
"Oh come on, like you never had someone on your roof before, like are you trying to kill me, or them!"

He hops down and looks at STella.
"hes awake, and we need Michelle now!"

Michelle McHenry
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 06:01 PM
Michelle gets out, a bit shaken, and looks at the damage to the cab; its roof is dented. "Send the bill to the McHenrys," Michelle says. "The Hugo McHenrys."

The cabbie looks less than pleased.

Michelle pauses. "You might as well take us back to the hospital while you're at it," she says, getting back inside, and scooting over to make room for Alex.

The cabbie grumbles.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 06:03 PM
Alex gets inside looking rather sorry, but he didn't know what eles to do.
"He in alot of pain..."
Alex looked sad.

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 06:05 PM
Michelle's eyes widen. "Poor Michelle," she says quietly.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 06:11 PM
Stella burst out and tears again.
"Are you sure hes in alot of pain?"
She puts her head in her hands.

"No....no.."
she hugs Michelle.

Once they reached the hospital, Fox stood outside waiting for them.

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 06:12 PM
Michelle hurries out of the cab. "What's the matter?" she asks Fox.

Fox
Variant
Sep 17, 2002 06:18 PM
Fox grabs her hand.
"hes in alot of pain, Michelle can't take it much longer!"

Hurries her up to his room.
Alex and Stella follows behind.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 17, 2002 08:25 PM
Hugo is screaming hysterically and crying. A couple orderlies are restraining him. A nurse stops the whole group at the doorway before they can get in. "He's very sick. If nothing else, this is no place for a child."

Michelle looks up at Alex, a bit frightened, but determined.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 18, 2002 02:55 PM
Alex looks at Michelle, then up, his eyes glowing blue, and pushes his way in with Michelle.

"Hurry up..."

Stella, sees whats going on, and falls down again, holding her stomach, she starts to cry hard.

Michelle McHenry
Human
Sep 18, 2002 03:15 PM
One of the orderlies tries to stop them, but the other just watches in shock.

Michelle climbs up onto Hugo's chest. "Calm down," she says quietly. "I'm here."

"Hugo," Hugo says, tears rolling down his cheeks.

Michelle puts her lips on Hugo's for a few seconds. Soon afterwards, Michelle jumps off of Hugo's chest and hugs Alex, trembling, and crying. Hugo wipes his eyes. "It's all right, Stella," he says quietly.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 18, 2002 03:19 PM
Stella can't get her nerves undercontrol and begins to panic.
"Alex....can't you do somthing, don't you know anyone that can help!"

Alex looked at her and nodded.
"I'll be back tonight..."
He hugged Michelle.
"Would you like to come with me, or stay here?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 18, 2002 03:34 PM
Hugo looks at Michelle. "Calm down. It's all right."

Michelle looks back at him, still crying. "No, it's not...you're..."

Hugo looks at her a moment more. A strange expression crosses his face, and he looks at her for a while. "It's all right," he says quietly. "Please don't cry."

"But..." Michelle sniffs.

Hugo shakes his head. "Please, Michelle. It's all right."

Michelle buries her head on Alex's shoulder, trying not to cry.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 07:40 AM
Alex hugs her, trying not to cry himself.
"I'm going to find Charlie....hes the only one I know that can heal."

Stella gets herself up and walks to Hugo.
"Darling...."
She can't make ou any other words.

Michelle McHenry
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 10:24 AM
"Don't leave," Michelle says quickly to Alex. She pauses, changing her mind. "No...if it'll--"

"Michelle!" Hugo interrupts her, sharply. "I'm *fine,* Michelle. I'm hardly in *any* pain." He looks at Stella and puts his hand on the back of her head. He's smiling faintly, though behind his eyes, there's a bit of fear. "Stella, darling...I'm so glad to see you with my own eyes...give me a kiss, and then go home and go to bed. I don't want you to come back 'til you've had at least ten hours of sleep. All right?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 10:31 AM
Stella leaned over and gave him a kiss,not really caring who was watching, or how long it was.

she leaned back and shock her head.
"I'm not leaving."
She sat done, she was still shaking.

Alex was already on his way to see Libby, maybe she might know where Charlie will be, and if not, he took the air, so he could see from above.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 10:49 AM
"Stella, darling," Hugo says, "I'm awake now. I'm... I need you to get your rest, or you'll have to be admitted to the hospital as well, and I doubt we'll be placed in the same room. Besides, I'll be home in a couple days, I'm sure. Please get some sleep, darling." He takes her hand. "*Please.*"

*****

Libby is out front of the freak show, trying to attract people to the second show of the day. Though the season hasn't officially started yet, quite a few people are at Coney, and some of the independent rides are open. She sees Alex in the sky, though she's mostly thinking angry thoughts towards him for missing the recent shows. She continues her spiel without missing a beat.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 10:53 AM
He lands next to her.
"Libby I need your help, Hugo is hurt badly, and I need to find Charlie, do you know where I can find him?"

He takes a breathe.
"and sorry bout missing the show.."

**

Stella leans back, and thinks, she doesnt want to leave, but her body was tired, she doesnt' know how long she can do this.

"I'll just sleep here, I don't want to leave."
She took his hand and kissed it.

Libby
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 10:59 AM
"How would I know?" Libby asks shortly. "Becky tracked him down once before but she's run off too." Libby glares at Alex for a moment, then looks down. "I'm sorry. I don't know where he is, but I hope Mr. McHenry recovers."

*****

"You can't," Hugo says quietly. "The doctors will come in; they'll want to examine me, and that will wake you. Please. Michelle will take you home."

"He's...hardly in any pain," Michelle says weakly. "I wasn't screaming before from the pain...it was just scary..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 11:03 AM
Stella stands up.
"Okay, but only for 3 hours, I'll be back...soon."
She looks at Michelle.
"welllets go.."

**

Alex nods at Libby.
"Well thank you very much miss Libby..gotta fly now...looky hard!"
He takes off with a single flap.

He hovers aroun coney island for a while looking for anyone that looks remotley like Charlie.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 11:18 AM
Hugo looks at Michelle with an urgent gaze. "Please have Father come see me, when he's able."

Michelle nods soberly. "I will, Hugo." She takes Stella's hand and leaves the room.

Hugo sighs, closing his eyes, and waiting for the doctors to come.

*****

One man does look rather like Charlie, but the string of profanities he hurls at the strange man stalking him indicates perhaps he's someone else. Alex has no luck finding Charlie on Coney Island, at any rate.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 11:23 AM
Alex looks annoyed and lands.
"theres got to be a way...but sometimes the best way to get better is to pray!"

Alex begins to pray as he starts back to the hospital on foot, still keeping an eye out for Charlie.

***

((alan is already there...))

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 11:25 AM
Alex's prayers don't draw Charlie out from wherever he may be.

*****

Hugo looks at his father with a frightened expression, but doesn't dare speak.

((I didn't think he was. Sorry.))

Alan Mchenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 11:29 AM
He walks over to him, and gives him a kiss on the fore head.
"It's okay, everyone is praying for you, I know it hurts..."

Brushes his hair back.

***
He still thanks God anyway, and heads back to the hospital, and enters Hugo's door.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 11:50 AM
Hugo looks at his father. "That's not the problem," Hugo says. "I hardly feel any pain. But my legs...I...don't feel them at all..." He looks up at Alex, startled; he hadn't seen him there.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 11:53 AM
Alex tummbles in looking sad.
"I'm sorry I couldn't find him..I'll try again later on..."

Alan, hugs Hugo.
"Go back and look some more till you do."

alex eyes widen surpised by Alan, alan had never lifted his tone toward alex before.
"yes sir.."

Alex left, and back to his search.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 11:57 AM
"What were you two talking about?" Hugo asks weakly. "Who's Alex looking for?"

Alan Mchenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 12:02 PM
Alan looked at Hugo.
"well ...alex you tell him.."

Alex stepped forward.
"I know this guy by the name of Charlie, he can heal people...by using other freaks powers."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 12:10 PM
Hugo groans slightly. "The man Mistress Madison was speaking of..."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 05:53 PM
Alex looked up.

"whos Mistress madison?"

Alan walked toward Alex.
"Just go find him..."

Alex looked puzzled.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 19, 2002 06:03 PM
"Never mind that," Hugo says. "If you think he'll help, find him--but be careful."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 06:04 PM
Alex nods his head, and flies out the window.

Alan shakes is head.
"I remeber when Fox used to do that sort of thing...flying out windows..haha..."

Alex looks everwhere, hoping this time to find him.

Mair
Human
Sep 19, 2002 06:08 PM
Charlie doesn't appear anywhere in front of Alex, but when Alex finally asks some people, one knows him.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 06:10 PM
Alex eyes widen.
"so where can I find him its an emerecy! I have a very sick friend!"

Mair
Human
Sep 19, 2002 06:13 PM
"He ain't a doctor," the woman says, backing away from Alex.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 19, 2002 06:14 PM
Alex smiles.
"yah I know hes not, hes a friend of mine, and I just need someone to talk too!"

Alex keeps forgetting some people don't know about freaks.

Mair
Human
Sep 19, 2002 08:50 PM
The woman looks a bit frightened, but nods. "C'mon, then." She leads him through a crowded and rather dirty apartment building, up a flight of stairs, and down a small hallway to one of several narrow doors. She knocks.

A young woman with very dark skin, and who is quite pretty in spite of her shabby clothes, answers the door. "Sylva, what are--" She sees Alex, and her eyes widen; he's a tall, tall man, plus, it's not every day she sees someone so light-skinned just come to her front door.

"Says he's looking for Charlie," Sylva says simply.

The woman shakes her head, her eyes still huge. "Sorry, sir; Charlie--ain't in."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 20, 2002 09:09 AM
Alex smiles.
"Do you know when he will be in, or can I just wait for him, if you don't mind?"

Mair
Variant
Sep 20, 2002 10:43 AM
"Um...I don't think he's comin' back," the woman says, looking around quickly. "You'd best go back where you came from."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 08:10 AM
((okay do you want me to find him or not...))

Alex looks very disapointted.
"Do you know where he went?"

Mair
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 09:55 AM
"No, no," the woman says quickly.

"Oh, just bring him out," Sylva says. "This man ain't gonna leave us alone if you don't."

The woman just shakes her head.

About that time, Charlie cautiously looks out from the single bedroom doorway. "Oh! It's you, sir!"

((Well, to be honest, I didn't want you to find him, but since you're so bound and determined... Charlie's sister doesn't want him to have any visitors.))

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 09:59 AM
((well I didn't know...))

Alex looks at him and smiles.
"Oh Charlie, I'm so glad, and so sorry to bother you...please forgive me."
He bows his head trying to have some manners.

Charlie
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:05 AM
Charlie just stares at Alex for a moment. "What can I do for you, sir?"

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:09 AM
Looks at him.
"I'm very sorry to ask you this, but my friend is very ill, he had beens shot, and and, I need your help, please sir..."

Charlie
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:17 AM
"Yes, sir," Charlie says.

"Charles!" his sister yells.

Charlie looks up, a bit startled, then shakes his head, looking a little like a child going to the dentist. "I've got to," he says quietly. He nods to Alex. "Where is he, sir?"

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:22 AM
Alex smiles and shakes his hand.
"Hes at the hospital, oh thank you so much, I'll take you!"

Alex walks him outside.
"do you mind if we fly?"

Charlie
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:23 AM
Again, that dentist-visit look. "If you think it's best, sir."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:28 AM
He spreads his wings, and holds Charlie the tighest he can get.
"I'm so sorry I will repay you for you kindness."

He flyies in Hugo's window.

Charlie
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:31 AM
A doctor is at Hugo's bedside, questioning him. But he looks about ready to faint when Alex comes in. After a small cry, he just backs out of the room.

Charlie looks down at Hugo, then up at Alex. "He looks pretty well to me, sir."

Hugo just looks at the two of them--he's not afraid, but his wide eyes and pale face give him that appearance.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:33 AM
Alex just stand there for a second, thinking what to say.
"He was shot by a gun in the back, he can't move..his..."
He stops and looks at Charlie.
"Can you heal that?"

Charlie
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:37 AM
"I ain't never tried, sir, but if you give me your hand I'll give it a try." He takes Alex's arm and puts his own free hand over Hugo, concentrating.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:42 AM
Alex gives him his hand.

Charlie
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:47 AM
Charlie keeps concentrating for a while. A bit of Alex's strength leaves his body; if he tried to fly now he'd probably be in some trouble.

Charlie finally lets go. "I done my best, sir."

Hugo hardly dares to hope, but he tries. His legs don't move in the least.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:50 AM

Alex falls to the floor.
"Oh...thank you for trying anyways..."
Passes out.

By that time Bethany had enter the room.
Her eyes widen when she sees a black man, and Alex lying on the floor.
"Oh what horrible things!"
She walks over to Hugo.

Hugo McHenry
Variant
Sep 21, 2002 10:52 AM
Charlie looks at the woman, appalled, and rushes off without another word.

Hugo just stares blankly at his mother for a moment. "Please fetch a doctor or a nurse," he says quietly. "For Alex."

Bethany McHenry
Golddigger
Sep 21, 2002 10:57 AM
Bethany looks down disguested at the creature before her feet.
"eww..how dreadful.."

Alan got a nurse to get him a room to sleep, leaveing Bethany alone with Hugo.

"Are you feeling better? I'm so glad you alright!"
She gives him a hug.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:00 AM
Hugo hugs Bethany back, though he doesn't seem in the best of moods. "The doctors are still examining me, Mother."

Bethany McHenry
Golddigger
Sep 21, 2002 11:09 AM
Bethany sits up and looks at him.
"oh...if it wasn't for that.."

the door open and stella came in, in fresh clothes and her hair done with lipstick but no eyeliner.

"that Fox!"

Stella looked up at Bethany.
"Fox? what about fox?"

Bethany rushed at her.
"if it wasn't for you, Hugo wouldn't have to go though this!"

Stella almost begins to cry again.
"I didn't mean too..."

Bethany walks closer to her.
"Your using him, then once you get him killed you
d go back with Alex! you itch! your just using him arent you!"

Stella begins crying again.
"No no! I would kill myself if he was to ever die! I didn't want any of this to happen, and for all I care Alex can just fall off a bridge and die!"

She runs to Hugo and cries.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:13 AM
Hugo puts his arm around Stella, glaring at his mother. "She's not using me," he says firmly. "I love her more than anything, and I'd gladly risk death for her sake. Don't speak ill of her!" His eyes gleam. "At least she'd never have another man besides me!"

Bethany McHenry
Golddigger
Sep 21, 2002 11:16 AM
Bethany just smiles.
"Well if you count Alex as a man..."
Bethany leaves the room.

Stella can't help but to cry.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:20 AM
"Oh, Stella, darling, don't cry," Hugo says, softly. "Please. I thought you were going to go get some sleep..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:24 AM
She looks up.
"I couldn't...I couldn't sleep...I wanted to see you..."

Alan comes back in.
"what happen? Bethany just left like a bat out of ...."
he looks at Stella.
"i thought you were going to get some sleep?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:27 AM
"Well, just for a few minutes," Hugo says, smiling weakly. "Please don't look so sad..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:29 AM
She wipes her eyes and puts on a fake smile.
"I'm sorry..but you know I would never do that...never!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:32 AM
"I know, darling," Hugo says softly. "I trust you." He looks down. "But Mother really did...know another man besides Father..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 21, 2002 11:36 AM
Stella still has her fake smile.
"oh well shes just jealous because I'm a good girl."

Hugs himt tight.
"I'll take care of you, no matter what.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 22, 2002 09:33 PM
Hugo puts his arms around her. "Thank you, darling..." He runs his hand over her hair. "I'm so worried about you...you must take care of yourself, since I'm not well enough to force you to..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 06:18 AM
she nods her head.
"Do you think they'll let you go home soon?"

She looked down at her feet.
"..." she was about to say somthing but stopped.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 09:51 AM
"What is it?" Hugo asks quietly.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 11:16 AM

Stella gazed puzzled.
"Well if you alright now, why can't you go home now?"
She tilted her head.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 11:18 AM
"I'm not all right," Hugo says quietly. "I'll likely go home in a few days, though; I don't know how much they can do for me here."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 11:26 AM
Stella looks down her gaze not sad but not happy either.
"Oh, well how about I get you somthing to eat, hospital food is rather dull..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 12:00 PM
Hugo shakes his head. "If you're going to leave you might as well go home and get some sleep..." He sighs, looking down, and takes her hand, looking down at his blankets. "Stella...I don't know...how much better I'm going to get..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 12:04 PM
Stella just smiles.
"Oh well it can only get better even when your at the bottom."
She looks at him.
"Besides you got me to look after you, I can make you breakfast in bed, I can...cook..and sing...and read, and write, I can do all kinds of thing."
She smiles woundering what she was saying, or if she even knew what she was talking about.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 12:13 PM
Hugo looks at her adoringly, but just for a moment, before his gaze falls again. "I doubt you'd say that if you knew...I'm so sorry, Stella. I'm useless."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 12:19 PM
Stella laughed.
"oh ho! No your not, darling! Your never useless! No matter what!"
she hugs him.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 12:31 PM
Hugo holds Stella's arms tightly, pulling her away from him. "Stella! I can't move my legs!"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 12:49 PM
Stella looked at him, not with concern but with a look of love.
"Oh Hugo, I promise I'll take care of you, Its not that bad, I'm just glad your alive!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 01:59 PM
Hugo looks rather surprised, but he hugs Stella again, sighing. "Darling...I've never loved you more..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 23, 2002 07:20 PM
Stella kissed him on the forehead.
"you never liked dancing anyways."
She smiled brushing his hair back.

By that time Alex had tumbled in the room.
"Hey..where did Charlie go? Is everything ok?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 24, 2002 09:57 AM
Hugo shakes his head, pulling back from Stella, but keeping his hand on her arm. "He left. My back doesn't hurt anymore, but he didn't do anything more than that."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 24, 2002 10:03 AM
Alex shurgs, still looking rather tired.
"Sorry...we tired."

Stella stood up.
"Well its the thought that counts, alest it doesnt hurt anymore...right?"

Alex sat down.
"I think...."

Before Alex could finish speaking, Fox and Alan walked in.

Alan smiled at Hugo.
"Sorry about you mother son, she is who she is.."

Fox walked over to Alex.
"Go home."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 24, 2002 10:57 AM
Hugo squeezes Stella's hand, looking at Alex. "Please get a doctor, Alex. I need to inform him I'm going home today, no matter what he says."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 24, 2002 12:22 PM
Alex nods and goes out.
About a minuate or two later, he brings in a doctor and a nurse.

Fox just leaned against the wall looking at Alex.
And Stella walked over to Alan, to let the doctor and nurse by.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 24, 2002 12:34 PM
The doctor examines Hugo, looking surprised. "Your wound...it's disappeared..."

Hugo doesn't feel like explaining, so the doctor looks at Alex.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 25, 2002 03:18 PM
Alex was caught off guard.
"Oh yeah you see..."
He stopped woundering really what to say.
But knowing they wouldn't believe him anyways..
"yeah this guy came in, and touched him! and puff, he was healed, it must of been an Angel sent From God I tell you!"

Alex sat down and crossed his legs.

Stella put her head in her hand.
"oh boy..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 03:24 PM
Hugo sighs.

The doctor gives Alex quite a funny look. "I'd imagine an angel would've done better than to leave this man an invalid for life."

"And I'd think a doctor could do better than to inform me there's no hope," Hugo says. "I'm going home today; I'll have a nurse stay with me, and I'll send for a doctor daily. But whether things are as bleak as you imply or not, I mustn't take up one of your beds a day longer. I'm sleeping in my own bed tonight, with my wife next to me. Please make the necessary arrangements."

The doctor looks less than pleased, but resigns himself to doing a few examinations and then discharging his patient--he doesn't seem to be ill anymore, and besides, he's rich. He goes off to find a nurse.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 03:36 PM
Stella bites her lip.
"what a horrid doctor to say such things."

Alex nods his head.
"hey thanks guys for making me look so stupid."

Fox smirk.
"well you are a fool."

"thanks dad."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 03:51 PM
"Oh, both of you, be quiet," Hugo says. "I as much as defended you, Alex, so quit complaining. Mr. Indigo, yes, your son is a fool, but you've no right to call him that. He's your only living child! And it's your own fault if he didn't grow up properly. How could you possibly leave him your estate while you were still alive, anyway? You gave him every reason to believe you were dead."

Fox
Variant
Sep 25, 2002 03:59 PM
Fox looked crossed.
"that was his mother's estate, I just gave it to her!" He crossed his arms. "Besides, I didnt know he was alive."

Alex just looked down.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 04:09 PM
"So you left your deceased wife's estate to Alex's aunt instead of keeping it for yourself? And you call *Alex* a fool?" Hugo hasn't been able to argue so much in a while, and he's kind of enjoying it, though he looks rather angry.

Fox
Variant
Sep 25, 2002 04:13 PM
He looks annoyed.
"I have three estates, I gave her one, big deal, wouldn't you live your wife a estate too?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 04:30 PM
"It doesn't matter," Hugo says. "She's already far richer than I am, but she knows whatever's mine is hers. That's not the point. If I had a son who I had thought dead for years and then found again, and he wasn't a murderer or a thief, I'd just thank God he was alive, and love him. I know you don't like Alex, but do you even love him?"

Fox
Variant
Sep 25, 2002 04:33 PM
Fox looked crossed and angry.
He goes across the the room, and grabs Alex, placing him out of the room, and shuts the door.

"Yes I love him! I'm only pushing him like this, so he can learn to love himself for who he is! So far, he doesn't like himself to much...I'm teaching him...!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 04:44 PM
"And you hope to bring the best out of him by constantly telling him he's worthless," Hugo says. He shakes his head. "I don't think I should be upset in my condition," he says, a bit sarcastically. "Perhaps you should leave."

Fox
Variant
Sep 25, 2002 04:49 PM
Fox looked at Alan.
"I suppose so, sorry for upsetting you..."
He bows his head and walks out, letting Alex in.

Alex just looked at them.
"Sorry about that."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 25, 2002 05:14 PM
"I like your father even less than I like you," Hugo says mildly. He sighs again, taking Stella's hand. "I hope everything will be all right..."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 26, 2002 07:47 AM
Alan walked forward.
"Well that was how Fox was raised, his father was alot worse."

Alex looked up.
"I suppose, but it doesn't matter, lets just get Hugo home."

Stella leaves the room, after about an hour later she comes back with a wheel chair.

"Alright, now we are already to go."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 26, 2002 09:46 AM
A nurse has already helped Hugo dress, which took rather a long time.

The wheelchair is typical of the period, made primarily out of wicker. The wheels are too small for Hugo to reach himself, so he'll have to be pushed, if he can get in at all.

With a great deal of effort, and some luck, Hugo makes it into the wheelchair without falling, with only the aid of his arms. He refuses any help, though it takes about five minutes for him to make it into the chair, and he's breathing hard from the effort.

"Stella...did you...phone for...a nurse?" he asks.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 27, 2002 05:12 AM
She looked down.
"yes she should be coming soon."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 27, 2002 09:58 AM
Hugo looks down. "I know you're ashamed of me, Stella. I'm sorry."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 27, 2002 04:11 PM

Stella smirked.
"No, I'm just mad at myself."

A nurse walks in.
"Hello Mr.McHenry, I'll be your for awhile."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 27, 2002 04:40 PM
"I told you, Stella, I'd go through far worse for your sake..." He looks up at the nurse. "You'll find me a chair with larger wheels soon enough, right? There's no point in you pushing me around all the time."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 27, 2002 04:45 PM
The nurse eyes him.
"Right away sir, by the way I'm Bertha."
she walks out, and returns with a bigger wheeled wheel chair.

Stella smiles.
"Good thank you."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 27, 2002 04:47 PM
Hugo eyes the nurse critically. "I didn't mean right *now.* I just woke from a coma, you know." He doesn't relish the idea of getting into another wheelchair, especially since the armrests (and wheel on the bigger one) gets in the way, making a transfer difficult. He tries to do it anyway, but his arms are shaking.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 10:50 AM
The nurse picks him up, and places him in the other chair.

"there you are sir."

Stella eyes just widen.
"where do they get these people...."

Alex smiles at the nurse.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 11:00 AM
"I'm weaker than a woman," Hugo murmurs sadly. "I wish...." He looks at Stella, then shakes his head. "No...not exactly...I suppose this is better." With a good deal of trouble he manages to wheel the chair backwards (there's no room to turn it around) and into the hallway.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 11:03 AM
Stella walks besides him.
"Well cheer up, I still love you, even more now."

Alex just leaned against the wall smirking, while Alan followed Stella and the nurse.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 11:21 AM
Hugo sighs, looking unconvinced. "I'm going to get strong again," he murmurs, "but I'll have to put aside my pride..." He sighs, mumbling. "Isn't there such a thing as a male nurse?"

Luckily, the hospital has an elevator and a ramp to street level. Few buildings in New York have that much; almost all use stairs even to get to their ground floor from the street. Hugo has a vague knowledge of this--that even his own house has half a dozen stairs to get to the front door--but he doesn't know what he'll do.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 11:42 AM
Bertha smiles.
"Hyph, I'm strong enough for the job sir."

Stella just smiles.
"Oh Hugo, I know you'll get better!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 11:49 AM
"I'm sure you are," Hugo says mildly, to the nurse.

He nods to Stella. "I will. Now how am I to get home? I don't see how the chair will fit into an automobile."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 11:58 AM
Stella smiles at Alex.
"Were sending it by air."

she winks.

Though Alex is still a bit tired, not knowing if he up to the job.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:06 PM
Hugo looks utterly puzzled. "Fine. What motorcar are we taking, anyway? Or a cab?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:10 PM
Stella looks at him.
"dont worry Hugo, your father is taking us to your estate, just relax, and let us do the thinking."

Alan smiled and laugh.
"yeah don't worrie."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:14 PM
Hugo somehow manages to get into the passenger seat. "Someone should design a chair with removable armrests," he says, irritated. "Bertha, write that down."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:18 PM
Betha jonts somthing down on her clip board.
"yes em."

Stella leaned beside him in the car.
"Oh I can finally lean against you again.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:25 PM
Hugo can't balance with his legs anymore, so he tips over from being leaned on, rather unceremoniously. He manages to push himself back up with his free arm. "I'll get used to that," he says, blushing heavily.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:28 PM
Stella eyes just widen, it take time to get used to this.
"I'm sorry..."

Tires to help him.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:31 PM
"Stella," Hugo says softly. "Promise you won't leave me..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:33 PM
Stella laughs.
"Oh your so cute Hugo....."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:34 PM
"I'm serious," Hugo says softly. "I'd understand if you left, but I don't think I could stand it."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:37 PM
Stella just laughs.
"oh yeah I'm just gonna get up and leave now...hello, after all we been though?"
She stops and looks mad.
"I thought you knew me better than that.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:40 PM
"I do," Hugo says softly. "But I wanted to hear it again." He closes his eyes. "I guess you can't leave even if you wanted to--not if you're going to be a mother..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:41 PM
Stella puts her hand over her stomach.
"hmmm....I wouldn't leave anyways...darling you know that.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:47 PM
"I know," Hugo says. "You're a good woman, Stella..." After a moment, he says, "I hope the help hasn't drank all the liquor. Though I guess I'll not be drinking any more myself...it's a shame."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:50 PM
Stella shakes her head.
"you not drink, ha!"
She smiles.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:52 PM
"Doctor's orders," Hugo murmurs. "I'd just as soon not put myself in any worse condition."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 12:59 PM
Stella smiles.
"Well I guess..."
she looks out the window at there home.
"oh what a pretty place to be!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:01 PM
"I've missed it," Hugo murmurs. He squints. Michelle is waiting, sitting on the doorstep (next to the guard). She looks rather downcast.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:04 PM
Stella looks at Michelle.
"poor Michelle, she's been though alot..these days..."

The Nurse helps Hugo to his room by carring him upstairs.

Michelle McHenry
Variant
Sep 28, 2002 01:08 PM
Michelle stops them as they come through the doorway. "Hey, Hugo, wait." She looks down. "I'm sorry...I was just frightened...if you ever want to switch...so you can take Stella to a show or something..."

Hugo stares at Michelle with wide eyes.

"I can study just as well in a wheelchair or in bed as I can at home," she says, shrugging.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:10 PM
Stella hugs her.
"thanks for the offer, but he'll be walking again in no time."

Alex crashes to the ground with the wheel chair.

"huff, puff..I got it.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:15 PM
Hugo is less-than convinced, but he nods, putting his hand on Michelle's head (which he wouldn't be able to do in a wheelchair, but has no trouble doing in the arms of a burly nurse). "Thank you, Michelle. It means a lot to me."

Michelle tries to smile at him, but can't quite manage. She starts to walk back home but sees Alex, so she runs right past him and into Alan's car.

Hugo looks at Alex. "Please bring it inside. I'll have a ramp by tomorrow so I won't need to bother you again."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Sep 28, 2002 01:25 PM
He nods and does as he is told.
He looks at Michelle, feeling really sad.

Stella just leads the nurse to his room.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:30 PM
"I've some telephone calls to make," Hugo tells Stella. He groans. "I've two weeks of work that I haven't done..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:31 PM
She nods.
"well I fix you some diner then."
she head down stairs to fix diner.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 28, 2002 01:33 PM
Hugo tries to stop her, but she gets away before he can tell her to let the maids do it, and he's not fast enough to wheel after him. He sighs, and goes to the telephone, first calling someone to put a ramp in, and then about his business and missed work.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 29, 2002 01:42 PM
Stella makes a pretty good casarole, with some diner rolls.

She then goes up and bring Hugos his diner.

"Here you go love, hope you likes."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 29, 2002 10:03 PM
Hugo finishes a phone call about a new wheelchair, then looks up at Stella. "Thank you, Stella, but tomorrow I'll eat my meals downstairs. I don't plan to live in my bedroom so I might as well get used to climbing down the stairs if I must." He takes a bite of the casserole. "This is delicious, darling."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:08 PM
After Hugo finishes his meal, she takes down the dishes.

She then goes to the living room, and grabs a few drinks, getting her self some what drunk.

She then sits at the table, placing her gun infront of her.
Her thoughts was of her brother, she was mad, how could he of done this to him, not her, to him!
She was the one he wanted.

At that time, the nurse had walked by, seeing Stella with a drink in one hand, starring at the gun.
She thought she would mind her own business of the misses, but runs up stairs.

"Mr. McHenry, is it normal for you wife to get drunk and stare at a gun?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:09 PM
Hugo pulls himself up straight in bed. "She's not one to drink much... Take me to her; this is no time to try to make it on my own."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:14 PM
Bertha takes him down stairs, to see Stella.

Stella doesn't even bother looking up. Just stares at the gun.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:15 PM
Hugo wheels over to Stella. "Darling," he says softly, "are you all right?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:17 PM
She just mubbles a whole mess of words.
"I'm...go ..in ...to ell him..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:18 PM
"Stella, darling," Hugo says, "it's late and you're tired. Come up to bed with me."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 06:22 PM
She barely can look up at him.
"tis noch fair...tis me....he waaaz after..why you...why..."

She stands up, knocking her glass over, and picks up the gun aiming at a window.

"Ill kell hem...pow!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Sep 30, 2002 09:20 PM
Hugo wheels closer and grabs Stella's arm. "Put that thing down! Your brothers aren't here; there's no one here for you to hurt except Bertha and me." He tries to pull the gun out of her hand, though he's starting to lose his balance.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 01, 2002 05:57 AM
Stella drouped the gun, and stared at him strangely.
She pushed her hair back from her face and stubbled her way to the stairs.
"but wen tey do com, ill be redy for em!"

Bertha shakes her head.
"Tisk tisk, and she pregnant too? Poor thing.."
She grabbe the back of Hugos chair.
"common you need sleep too..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 01, 2002 09:51 AM
Hugo looks at Bertha, a bit startled. "She told you?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 01, 2002 07:12 PM
Betha shakes her head.
"She was drunk....."

Stella passes out on the bed, after she kicked off her heels.
She looked a peace, not making a sound, having her curly locks fall on her face and blushed cheeks. Her lips where rosy.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 01, 2002 09:08 PM
Hugo sits on the bed next to Stella, but refuses Bertha's help to change his clothes. Even his pajamas are loose on him; he's lost some weight in the past couple weeks. He looks at Stella for a while, then picks up his writing things from the bedside table and stares at the paper, lost in thought.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 02, 2002 02:16 PM

Stella slept dead on all night, but in the morning she has a bad headache.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 02, 2002 02:54 PM
Hugo is asleep when Stella wakes up, his hand resting on her thigh. He doesn't wake when his wife stirs.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 02, 2002 03:00 PM
Stella shakes her head, feeling rather sick for what she done last night.
She looks at Hugo, her hand runs though his hair.

"Hey...Darling? Are you okay?"
She shakes him a little.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 02, 2002 03:07 PM
Hugo yawns, and opens his eyes, looking at Stella. "Huh?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 02, 2002 03:20 PM
She smiled, and got up.
"I'll go see whats for breakfast...or what would you like?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 02, 2002 03:35 PM
"Oh. Good morning," Hugo says belatedly. "It doesn't really matter what's for breakfast. I'll be down in half an hour or so." He pauses. "I wrote something about you last night."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 05:32 PM
She looked at him puzzled.
"You wrote somthing about me?"
She didn't know wethe she sould blush or what.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 05:55 PM
"It's not much," Hugo says, with obvious pride. He pauses. "Are you going to church today?"

((This is now Sunday the 27th, by the way.))

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 06:05 PM
Stella gives one of those fake smiles.
"No I think I'll stay home, my head hurts a tad...and I don't wanna go without you.."
she looks at him.
"Its not much? what did you write?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 06:08 PM
"I'll look up a church we can attend next week," Hugo says mildly. "I like ours fine, but it has too many steps." Hugo smiles. "Just a poem. It's on the nightstand, but you shouldn't read it in front of me; it'd make me nervous."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 06:12 PM
She sighs getting.
"Okay I'll read it later..."
She winks as she realized she still in her yesterday dress.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 06:14 PM
"You can take it and read it downstairs," Hugo offers. "Though you might change clothes, first."

((Sure. I'll either type the poem at home tonight or...not; I haven't decided. I should rewrite it as a sonnet; as it is, I'll either describe it or just type it. But not at work. ^#^))

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 06:20 PM

There a knock down stairs, one of the maids answers and screams.
"Oh my!!!"

Thalgore looked at her with his white eyes.
"sorry miss, if Mr.McHenry home?"

the maid slams the door and runs up stairs.
she knocks on the his bedroom door.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 03, 2002 10:20 PM
"Open the door, please, darling," Hugo says. He keeps his hand near the drawer in the nightstand, just in case.

((Remember that the McHenrys have a guard or two downstairs. They're just a little paranoid.

Hugo's poem is too bad to even be funny, so I won't type it. Lucky everyone! I'll describe it if/when Stella looks at it.))

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:26 PM

Stella opened the door and looked at the maid.
"Whos here!?"

The maid looked at her and points at rather tall man in a white lab coat, with long white hair.

Stella eyes widen.
"Who the hel....Hugo, whos that?!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:34 PM
Hugo can barely see the man through the doorway, but the hair's a dead giveaway. "Tell him to go back downstairs," Hugo says, his eyes narrowed. "I'll be down in half an hour."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:37 PM
Stella nods, but doesn't leave the room, she grabs the maid to tell him, but the maid shakes her head.
"hes...hes looks like a monster...no ma'am....I'm scared!"

Stella put her hands on her hips.
"Now you go down there right now, and tell him, are I'll have you fired!"

The maid runs out, and looks up at Thalgore.
"si..sir...he'll be down in half hour...sir.."
she runs off as if she was running for her life.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:40 PM
Hugo grimaces at the prospect of getting dressed; he doesn't have an easy way to get to his closet. "Darling, fetch me my clothes, will you?" he asks, not sounding phased in the least.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:45 PM

Stella grapped his clothes, and helped with the best of her ability.
"I'm sorry I wish I could help more.."
She grabed his shoes and socks, and put them on after the pants.
"There....anything thing eles my love?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:49 PM
Hugo shakes his head. "I'm sorry, darling; you shouldn't have to do this. Please have someone bring Bertha; have her bring me to the stairs. I'll have to learn to get up and down them myself anyway so I'll start that today. I'll have a wheelchair put upstairs tonight, so I won't have to have her carry me around anymore."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 03:55 PM

Stella leaves the room and gets Berhta.
Bertha comes up, passing Thalgore, but she doesn't seem to be scared of him at all.

Bertha walks in.
"Good Morin Mr. McHenry!"

she picks him up.
"Down stairs?"

Hugo McHenry
Variant
Oct 04, 2002 04:00 PM
"Just to the stairs," Hugo says, determined. "I'll make it down on my own somehow."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 04:06 PM

Bertha puts him down next to the stairs.
"If ya need any help just hullar Mr.McHenry."

Stella walked Beside him.
"Oh do be careful dear..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 04:18 PM
Hugo grabs the armrail and pretty much lifts himself down the stairs, step by step. It takes about ten minutes, and it's quite difficult, since his legs are dead weight. But he manages in the end, though he needs help to get into the chair.

Bertha
Human
Oct 04, 2002 05:45 PM
Bertha helps him into the chair.

Thalgore just stared and raised a eyebrow.
"Well long time now see..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 06:04 PM
Hugo glowers; he could've sworn he told the maid to make sure Thalgore waited in the living room, away from the stairs. "Good morning. How are you today?"

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 04, 2002 06:11 PM

Walks forward with his hands behind his backs.
"Oh I'm probally better than you sir."

He bends downs and looks up at him. then looks at Stella and whistles.
"Well is this your mistress? Shes awfully pretty."
He bows his head.
Stella just turns her head and looks away.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 06:13 PM
"My wife, Stella," Hugo says coldly. "What brings you here?"

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 04, 2002 06:20 PM

Thalgore raised an eyebrow.
"Your wife? My it has been awhile.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 04, 2002 08:05 PM
"I didn't know you cared," Hugo says, his eyes narrowed. "Look, there's not a single freak here, and I'm not giving into any of Mistress Madison's demands, if she's come up with any new ones. So you might as well go back home."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 02:24 PM
He stood back up.
"Oh, so your not working for Mrs. Madison anymore then?"
He put his fingers to his chin.

"Hmmm..very interesting.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 02:26 PM
"You really *have* been gone for quite a time, haven't you?" Hugo says, irritated. "If you've nothing important to say, I'll have to ask you to leave."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 02:44 PM
He takes a few steps back and forth, and looks at Hugo.

"If you don't mind, me asking, how'd did you lose your walking ability?"

Looks at Hugo closly.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 02:46 PM
"I was shot," Hugo says shortly, without elaborating about the infection that followed, which probably did the most damage.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 02:56 PM
Takes one of his legs and lifts it up.
"Hmmm...you still got some nerves...but you lost alot..stupid doctors, they no nothing."

He feels around at his knees.
"why yes, I might be able to get you back on your feet...but you'll have to get the strenthg in them.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 02:59 PM
No matter how much he wills it, Hugo's legs won't kick Thalgore in the face. "Don't patronize me, Thalgore. I've got a perfectly good nurse caring for me, and I'll manage on my own."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 03:04 PM
Looks up at him in a stare that one does not know what one is thinking.

"Nurse? ahahah! Poor you! Your never gonna be able to walk with this care, you just need to put your back bone in place with your back, then pull the nerve endins around..and maybe..oh yes...strenghten your muscle.." Stops then snaps his fingers. "Why yes, I bet they let an infection set it, I can give you an antiobatic to heal that up inside..."

Stella eyes widen as she inces forwards, scared of what she was hearing.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 03:08 PM
Hugo rolls forward. "Get out of my house."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 03:11 PM

He stands tall.
"I'm sorry, I'am a doctor you know, and a clever one at that, if you wish not my help, fine stay in that wheelchair, but aleast let my get you a better one!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 03:12 PM
"Don't make me call a guard," Hugo says quietly.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 03:14 PM
He tilts his head, like a normal mad scientist would do.

"ah Hugo,atleast let me be a friend, I can make a better chair than that thing!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 03:15 PM
"I told you," Hugo says, "I'm through with you and Mistress Madison and everyone else. I certainly can't be *friends* with you."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 03:18 PM
Looks down.
"Your not being very fair to me, I'm your guest, atleast you could do if affor me some tea?"

Folds his hands infront of him and rocks on his feet back in forth.

"But I'm only trying to help...keep you safe..from her..thats all..."

He smirks.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 03:43 PM
"You're doing no such thing," Hugo says.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 03:56 PM
Looks at Stella.
"Oh well if you want her to get hurt fine, I offered you help."

He walks toward.
Stella felt a cold chill.
"Dont come near me!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:01 PM
"Stay away from her!" Hugo yells, reaching into the front of his suit.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 05, 2002 04:04 PM
He stops and looks at him.
"Oh..I see...I will go..."

He walks toward the door.
"but I'm still making you that chair..."

he opens the door.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:13 PM
"Goodbye," Hugo says, his eyes narrowed.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:14 PM
Watches him as he leaves.
sighs.

"Oh hugo, that man, is he a Vaiant or somthing?!"

She bends down next to him.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:15 PM
"Probably," Hugo says, with a sigh. "Just another of those interesting people I left behind when I left Mistress Madison."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:19 PM
Hugs Hugo.
"Well lets forget about him, lets eat..."

She starts off to the kitchen.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:21 PM
Hugo rolls towards the kitchen with some difficulty; he's still not used to this. But he knows he'll get better.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:27 PM
She starts rolling up dough for biscuits.
"hmmm I love biscuits!"
She pours some orange juice for Hugo.
"here you go, dear drink up!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:37 PM
"You really don't have to do this, darling," Hugo says, rolling into the dining room. "I pay the cook, you know."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:39 PM
She smiles.
"Oh but I love it...its fun! She puts some flour on his nose."

she smiles and laughs.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:40 PM
Hugo wipes it off, blushing. "Stella...don't work too hard, all right?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:42 PM
After she finishes cooking, she sets the table.
she sits down.
"so do you think he'll be back, whatever his name Is?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:43 PM
"Probably," Hugo says quietly. "I just hope he's not bullet-proof. I've told the guards not to let him in, but I'm not sure..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:45 PM
She looks down.
"We can always hire Alex to be a guard."
she laughs as she eats her biscuit.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:48 PM
Hugo shakes his head, not smiling. "I don't need the house burnt down. I might not be able to get out." He realizes what he said, then looks down.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:50 PM
Stella tilts her head.
"your'll be able to walk soon enough, stop putting your self down dear..."
She takes a sip of tea.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:51 PM
Hugo looks up, trying to be happy that she's not worried for his safety, but he can't quite manage. "I know, darling," he says quietly, eating.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 04:53 PM
After breakfast a maid runs up to Stella.
"Miss miss, theres somthing strange in the drive way!"

Stella looks out the window.
"Oh Hugo..I think your scary friend made you that Wheelchair, its looks...neat...is that satin!?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 05:01 PM
Hugo groans. "That was fast. It looks like a time machine."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 05:01 PM
She whistles.
"Well shall we bring it in?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 05, 2002 05:03 PM
"If you like," Hugo says. "I can't use it, of course."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 06, 2002 02:02 PM
She sighs.
"Fine fine, we can leave put it in the back yard then...."

She tells the maid to move it to the back yard, and sits down and thinks.
Thalgore was a acary man, she didn't like him, and she had a bad feeling about it, really bad.
What if Mrs. Madison did black mail Michelle?
She would just have to get her back at her own game.
She was clever, and strong, though noone could tell.
But how would she black mail her?
she walked to a window and opened it letting the air pour in.
How...
Her eyes lite up, and his name rang clear, Alex.
She looked at Hugo.
She needed somthing to do, why not black mail an old lady, it would be quit interesting.

"Hugo darling, I'm going out, I will probally won't make it back for dinner..."

She grapped one of his hands.
"Darling, where does Mrs. Madison live? just curious thats all...."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 06, 2002 10:00 PM
Hugo looks up at her sharply. "You can't go visit her. It could be dangerous. I...I don't think she'd do anything illegal, but if she kidnapped you or hurt you..." He shakes his head. "I can't let you go."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 07, 2002 08:31 AM
Stella looks furious.
"I wasnt going over there! I'm not that stupid for one thing.." she paused. "I just wanted to be able to avoid her house thats all.."
She flutter her eyes knowing Hugo wouldnt fall for it, but she tried, she'll just dig around papers, and look around, she can always get her way.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 07, 2002 11:19 AM
"Don't lie to my face, darling," Hugo says gently. "If it's that important to you to see her, I'll go with you."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 10:17 AM
Stella put her hands on her hips.
"Well you think everything is dangerous, all I want to do is go spy on them at night, and find some stuff to black mail them..I'm really good at finding papers..and what they are used for, I did go to college.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 10:53 AM
"If you want that done, we can hire someone to do it," Hugo says, frowning. "It's dangerous work, and I can't let you do it. If you were to get into trouble, I couldn't do a thing to help you..."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 10:56 AM
She looks disapointed.
"But then that will take the whole fun out of it."
she looks in a mirror.
"Besides I won't be caught, and they won't know its me...anyways..."

She crossed her arms looking bored.
"Please?!"
She gave her best puppy eye look.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 11:18 AM
Hugo narrows his eyes. "I don't want to hear you ask again. What if you're with child? You'd put him at risk too?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 11:24 AM
Stella flaps herself down on a chair.
"I forgot about that..." she paused. "what should we name, he, she? I like Brent for a boy or maybe Brianna for a girl? that sounds nice.."
She quickly changed the subject, she'll deal with this later.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 11:29 AM
"I don't know," Hugo says softly. "It's up to you, darling."

They hear the telephone ring from the other room. The maid comes in and announces it's an important business call. Hugo excuses himself and goes to the other room to take it.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 11:32 AM
Stella hides behind the door, trying to listen to what he is saying.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 08, 2002 11:40 AM
"...I'll be in tomorrow," Hugo says. A pause. "It's *Sunday*! Even if I *were* well--" Another pause. "I appreciate what you did while I was in the hospital, but I'm well enough now to take charge of my duties again!"

The maid taps Stella on the shoulder. "Mrs. McHenry, this note just came for you." It's a small envelope, with the name Mrs. McHenry neatly written on it, in a man's hand.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 09, 2002 06:54 AM
Stella turned to open it.
She looked at the man, then began to open it.
She before she manage to open it she made her way to a seat.

Mair
Human
Oct 09, 2002 09:56 AM
((Sorry; there's no man there--I meant "hand" as in "handwriting." The maid brought the note, alone.))

The note simply reads:

Dearest Mrs McHenry,

If you would like to meet Mrs Madison get in the blue car that will be outside your house five minutes from now. Bring your husband if you'd like.

It's not signed.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 09, 2002 10:01 AM
She looked at the Maid.
"Who gave you this?" she whispered.

she walked over to look out the window.
"Just tell Hugo, I went shopping okay..I'll be back late..."

((sorry I even read that twice to make sure that it was a man...ooowwwyyy...me having brain problems...))

Mair
Human
Oct 09, 2002 10:09 AM
"It was slipped under the door," the maid whispers. "I'll tell him."

There's a car waiting just a few yards away from the McHenry's house, its engine running. A friendly-enough-looking man is in the driver's seat; he looks strong and polite, and is dressed well.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 09, 2002 10:13 AM
Stella starts to go out, but first she puts a gun in her gartar, and puts on a wrap, and walks out.

She walks up to the car.
"I guess your the one who gave me the note?"

Mair
Human
Oct 09, 2002 10:17 AM
The man smiles warmly, and gets out to open the door for Stella. "More or less. It's nice to meet you, Mrs. McHenry."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 09, 2002 10:20 AM
Stella took a breathe and looked back at Hugo's estated. He would be furious if he found out, but she wanted to do it alone.

"Thank you sir."

She got in the car, with a weary smile.

Mair
Human
Oct 09, 2002 10:27 AM
The man drives the rather expensive car carefully to a large house about fifteen miles away. He doesn't start any conversations, but seems ready to answer any questions Stella may have.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 09, 2002 03:10 PM
Stella remains quiet, but she is very nervous, but worked up enough nerve to ask a question.

"So how sent you to Hugos estate? and why?"

She looked at the house and frowned.

Mair
Human
Oct 09, 2002 03:14 PM
"Oh, sweetheart, don't bother about that," the man says, smiling. He parks the car and gets out, opening Stella's door for her. "Mrs Madison keeps a close eye on her associates, is all."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 09, 2002 03:23 PM
Stella laughs nervely.
"Oh really is that so...but you see Hugo doesnt work for her..." She paused and gets out. "So what does she wants?"

Mair
Human
Oct 09, 2002 03:30 PM
"I thought you wanted to see *her,*" the man says.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 10, 2002 07:26 AM
She looked at him.
"yeah kinda...."

She walks forward to the door.
"thank you sir for the ride..."

Mair
Human
Oct 10, 2002 10:08 AM
The man smiles pleasantly. "You're welcome." He goes to the door and unlocks it for Stella, without knocking. "I'll take you up to see her." He leads her up a huge flight of stairs. They only pass a few doors, all of them closed, and the man seems to be keeping an eye on Stella the whole time. Finally he comes to a set of double doors at the end of the upstairs hallway. "She's in there, Mrs. McHenry." He opens one of the doors for her.

Mrs. Madison is an old, old, old lady, propped up in her bed. She looks at Stella with a neutral expression. "Come in," she says in an expressionless voice.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 10, 2002 05:51 PM
Stella walks in holding her manners.
"Hello Mrs. Madison, how are you?"
Stella gave a smile.

Mair
Human
Oct 10, 2002 05:53 PM
"Well enough," the woman says stiffly. "I hear you wished to speak to me?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 10, 2002 06:00 PM

Stella looked down. She wanted to black mail the lady, not talk, what should she do now!
"Yes, I was just woundering, what business do you do, anyways?"

Mair
Human
Oct 10, 2002 06:03 PM
"I'm a lady," Mrs. Madison says. "I live off my deceased husband's estate. Although if you had been born in the right circles, you would have known that already." She sniffs.

Stella Mchenry
Variant
Oct 14, 2002 05:12 PM
Stella narrows her eyes and stares at Mrs. Madison, "Well, what kind of business was Hugo in then?" She takes a deep breath and then continues. "And of course I knew you lived off of your deceased husband. What kind of woman do you think I am?"

Mair
Human
Oct 14, 2002 05:48 PM
"A woman of ill-upbringing," Mrs. Madison says, irritated. "No woman of an *old* family would have posed for those photographs, you know." She smirks. "No matter. Why don't you ask your husband about his business? If he doesn't want you to know, I shouldn't tell you, I'm afraid."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 16, 2002 03:39 PM
Stella fluttered her eyes.
"Well then good day madam! I have never...!"

Stella turned around, but only to bump into Thalgore.

"Well hullo there, nice to see you again."

Mair
Human
Oct 16, 2002 04:16 PM
"I see you've met another of my associates," Mrs. Madison says. "If you'd really like to know what your husband was up to, I suppose we can tell you."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 16, 2002 04:29 PM
Stella looked at Mrs. Madison then back at Thalgore.
"Okay, I would like to hear, and maybe I can help?"

She smiles and lifts and eyebrow.

Mair
Human
Oct 16, 2002 04:48 PM
Mrs. Madison smiles slightly. "I doubt it, but perhaps. Hugo told you of a project that could create eternal youth, correct?"

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 16, 2002 04:54 PM
Stellas eyes widen.
"You mean to stay young forever! Without looking like you? Can you do that?"

She says this with fastination in the subject.

"Can I help?"

Thalgore walks next to Mrs. Madison, handing her some papers.

He slides his head to Stella.

Mair
Variant
Oct 16, 2002 05:19 PM
Mrs. Madison looks at the papers briefly, then hands them back to Thalgore. "Give them to Donald."

She turns back to Stella. "More than that. Eternal youth, eternal life...eternal *health.* Hugo would walk again, you know, if he'd accept our help."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 17, 2002 01:18 PM
Stella walks closer to her.

"You can get him to walk again?!"
She knels down by her bedside.

"How can you do that?"

Thalgore takes the papers and smirks.
"hyph! How can we do that?! You'll see..."

He walks toward the door. but does not leave.

Mair
Human
Oct 17, 2002 01:50 PM

"We have our ways," Mrs. Madison says. "Didn't Thalgore suggest that to him today? Offering to help your husband?" She gives a sharp look to the scientist. "That's why I sent him."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 17, 2002 02:03 PM
He smirks.
"Indeed I did, but he refused it...but thats only normal, hes just frighten..heh."

Stella looked up, and then back at Mrs. Madison.
"Well it all seems werid to me..."

Thalgore opens the door, and calls to Donald.

Mair
Human
Oct 17, 2002 02:46 PM
"I suppose it is," Mrs. Madison says, "but he seemed happy enough to help me *before.*" She shakes her head, looking irritated.

Donald comes in. "Yes, sir?"

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 17, 2002 02:54 PM
Thalgore shows him to Stella.
"This is my good friends wife, Stella McHenry."

Stella looked at Donald.
"good day sir..."

Donald
Human
Oct 17, 2002 03:08 PM
"We've met," Donald says--he's the man who drove Stella to the Madison estate. "But I didn't have the good manners to introduce myself." He bows slightly, telling Stella his full name (the last name is at home somewhere ^^;). "Not to be too presumptuous," he adds, "but surely you're concerned for your husband's health? Paralytics are more prone to sickness than men who can exercise and breathe fresh air regularly."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 17, 2002 03:10 PM
She tilts her head.

"do you think you can help him? I can't even start to convince him to come..well I know away, but is it safe?"

Donald
Human
Oct 17, 2002 03:12 PM
"We haven't finished making the preparations," Donald says, "but I assure you, we'll not try it on your husband before ensuring it's safer than taking a bath." He smiles a kind smile.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 17, 2002 03:17 PM
She smiles at him.
"well thats good, who do you test it on?"

Donald
Human
Oct 17, 2002 03:44 PM
"Why, Mrs. Madison, of course," Donald says. "You mustn't tell others of this plan, of course, Mrs. McHenry. It's not illegal, but can you imagine what would happen if word got out?"

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 18, 2002 04:32 PM
She puts her hands on her hips and smile.
"Well acourse I won't tell..."
she pause.
"Has any of your test worked so far?"

Donald
Human
Oct 18, 2002 04:40 PM
"None have worked; none have failed," Donald says. "But we're confident that when all the pieces are in place, everything will work perfectly. Don't worry about it until then, Mrs. McHenry."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 18, 2002 04:54 PM
She smiles.
"oh, well I guess I should be going home now, Hugo will be worried...heh"

she starts toward the door nodding at Donald.

Donald
Human
Oct 18, 2002 05:14 PM
"All right, Mrs McHenry," Donald says with a friendly smile. "But remember--the evidence we have so far shows that the experiments are most effective when the subjects are all surprised."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 18, 2002 05:21 PM
Stella tilted her head, she didn't understand.
"surprised? what do you mean by that?"

Donald
Variant
Oct 18, 2002 05:30 PM
Donald opens the door for Stella and walks back down the hall. "People have more energy when they're surprised," he says, shrugging. "It's helpful if they don't know what they're in for. That's all."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 18, 2002 05:52 PM

Stella looks at him rather intrest.
"Really? from who? the Variants?"

Donald
Human
Oct 18, 2002 06:00 PM
Donald blinks, puzzled. "'Variants'?"

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 18, 2002 06:17 PM
She looks even more confused.
"You know, those people with power! like lightning, and stuff.."

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 09:51 AM
"Oh," Donald says. "They're calling themselves variants now? I've always heard them called 'freaks.' Even Miss Williamson's show calls them that..."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 02:47 PM
Thalgore walks toward Donald.
"May I come with you two, I would like to get some air."

Stella looked puzzeled.
"I always heard them as Variants..."

She looks at thalgore.
"Can you even fit into a car?"

He laughed and put his long thin hand on her shoulder.
"You have a sense of humour.."

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 02:54 PM
"Leave her alone, Thalgore," Donald says, his eyes narrowed.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 02:56 PM
Thalgore nods.
"I would never hurt one of the sweetest ladies, what kind of gentelmen I would be to hurt a friends wife!"

He rubs her shoulders.
"I'm sorry Stella."

Stella just looked uncomftable, but just ignored him.
"So I guess I better be going back...to the car..heh"

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:01 PM
"Yes," Donald says, "we should. Good day, Thalgore." He puts his hand on Stella's shoulder and walks towards the entrance.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 03:06 PM
He follows.

Once stella reached the car, she turned around to see him.

"You really want to come don't you?"

He looks up with a trinkle in his eyes.
"I like to ride in cars, espeacisly when I'm not driving.."

Stella looks at Donald.
"what ever he wants, hes the driver..gee.."

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:09 PM
"Well, I'd rather you stay here," Donald says honestly. "But if you'd like him to come, Mrs McHenry..."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 03:20 PM
Stares at him coldly.
"Sure why not..."

Thalgore opens the car door for her.
"After you..."

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:20 PM
Donald looks less than pleased, but gets in the driver's seat, silently, and, when everyone's in, drives towards Hugo's estate.

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 03:27 PM
She sits still most the way there, untill she sees her brother Gus in a car by them.

"Oh my ...." She put her hand over her mouth.
"its my brother...don't let him see me!"

But it was too late, Gus was following them.

Thalgore looked at Donald and smirk.
"Can I take care of him for her, if she lets me?"

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:29 PM
"Who is he?" Donald asks. "Stay down in your seat, Mrs McHenry."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 03:33 PM
She ducks under the seat.
"I wish Hugo was here..."
she has a tear full.

"hes my brother Gus...hes trying to kill me, because of my money!"

Thalgore looks behind him to the next car, and sees a gun.

"money is the root of all evil...you can't rule the world with money but power.."

He takes what looks like a glass gun, with green liquid inside.
he aims it at the CAr.

"Donald, drive straight, try not to jerk the car okay?"

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:35 PM
Donald drives straight. "Don't do anything foolish, madman."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 03:40 PM
He looks at Donald with a smirk.
"Would a mad man, do somthing foolish?"

He aims the guns, and fires a laser.
It hits Gus directly, and the car flies out of control, crashing into a dumpster.

"I never miss my prey."

Stella couldn't move, she was scared of the gun, and of Thalgore, she just started to scream.

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:42 PM
"Mrs McHenry, calm down!" Donald says. He stops the car. "We must see if he's alive." He glares at Thalgore. "You know Mrs Madison doesn't like you using those things you brought with you..."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 03:46 PM
Thalgore looks at the car.
"hes alive, I left him enough space..see I can't kill someone I want to test on...see I waited for his speed to go to 30, the exact time he passed the dumpster, if I waited a second late, he would of flipped and died."

he walks over and pulls Gus out, hes unconsies but not dead.

"See...told you."

STella kept screaming.

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:48 PM
"We must take him to the hospital," Donald says mildly. He grabs Gus and slings him over his shoulder, carrying him back to the car.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 03:51 PM
Thalgore looks at Donald.
"They will only make it worse, lets take him back to the labs, I can fix him up quit nicly..."
He lookes at Gus, and puts a hand on his head.
"what a troubled young man he is..."

Stella stops, for her thoat hurts.

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:52 PM
Donald narrows his eyes. "He will go to the hospital, and if you don't agree, you may walk home." He sets Gus across the back seat, then gets into the front. He puts his hand on Stella's back. "Please calm down, Mrs McHenry."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 03:56 PM
Thalgore gets mad, but just sits down, he was hoping to have a test subject.

"Fine, let them mess him up..I don't care!"
He crosses his arms.

Stella looks at Gus.
"He would kill me, and now where going to save him!"

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 03:58 PM
"I pity a *mouse* that Thalgore experiments on," Donald says quietly, "let alone a human. Don't worry, Mrs McHenry; he'll be in the hospital for some time." He puts the car into gear and drives towards the hospital.

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:04 PM
She sits up.
"I wanna call Hugo...let me call hugo!"

Thalgore glares at Donald.
"I could have him back to normal by this evening...unlike those doctors!"

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:06 PM
"We'll call him at the hospital," Donald says, ignoring Thalgore. The hospital is only a couple miles away, and they're soon there.

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:11 PM
Stella finds the closet phone.
and calls home.

a maid pics up.

"hel..."

Stella cut her off.
"Just get my Hugo..now!"

"yes ma'am!"

The maid runs to hugo.

"Sir, your wife is on the phone, she upset."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:13 PM
Hugo looks rather worried, but it still takes him a full minute to wheel himself over to the telephone. "Hello? Stella?"

Donald carries Gus into the hospital.

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:21 PM
She doesn't want to tell him that she had be over to Mrs. madison, so she stirs her way around.

"Oh, my brother..he hurt..he tried to and he got hurt, am at the hospital...oh dear.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:24 PM
Hugo sounds surprised. "Oh my...shall I pick you up at the hospital?"

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:25 PM
she nods her head forgetting shes on the phone and he can't see that.

"Oh please..please come...I don't wanna be here..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:26 PM
Hugo is silent for about twenty seconds. "I'll be there, somehow," he finally says. "Which hospital?"

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:31 PM
She turns around, to ask Donald.

"Which hospital?"

Thalgore looked at her.
and laughed.

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:36 PM
"Memorial Hospital," Donald says seriously. "Where Hugo wound up when he was injured, I believe."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:41 PM
Stella looked at the phone hoping Hugo didn't hear.
"Memorial hospital.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:45 PM
If Hugo does hear, he doesn't comment on it. "I'll be there as soon as I can, darling. Take care." He hangs up the phone and quickly finds a servant to help him into the car and drive him to the hospital.

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:50 PM
Stella looked at Donald and Thalgore.
"I'm going to wait up front, if you like you can go home, the police, is going to arrest him when he gets to."

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 04:51 PM
Donald looks a bit puzzled. "Why would they arrest him? I doubt they have enough evidence..."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 19, 2002 04:59 PM
She looked down.
"He got to close to me..so there, they can..."

She walks out the door.
Thalgore follows her.

"Do you mind, leave me alone, go away!"

Thalgore looks at her.

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 05:00 PM
Donald follows Thalgore, looking irritated. "I told you to leave Mrs McHenry alone," he says.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 19, 2002 05:02 PM
Looks at Donald.
"she is interesting, I like to study her actions..."

Stella crossed her arms.
"Go away...Hugo is coming..."

Donald
Human
Oct 19, 2002 05:05 PM
"She's a married woman," Donald says, narrowing his eyes. "Leave her be! Drive my car back to Mrs Madison's if you like."

Stella Mchenry
Golddigger
Oct 20, 2002 12:19 PM
Stella leans against a wall and stares at him angerly.
"yes i'm married thats why they call me Mrs. McHenery for!"

Thalgore laughs.
"Ha! I feel sorry for a man to ever get married!"
He rubs his chin.
"No, I just like to study people, and you are very intriqing."

Donald
Human
Oct 20, 2002 10:58 PM
Donald grabs Thalgore's shoulder. "We'd best be getting back, then. Come on, Thalgore. Good day, Mrs McHenry." He heads towards the door, a firm grip on Thalgore (though the scientist might escape it).

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 21, 2002 06:42 AM
Thalgore doesnt bother, it wasn't worth the time for such a small fly.

"You know Donald, you think you are higher than me don't you?"
He smirks.
"That you can rule out everthing if you don't like...am I right?"

Thalgore pulled away from the grip with ease, and walked beside him.

"I need to get back anyhow, I have somthing in a becker....that needs to be stir....no shaken...hahahah!"

Donald
Human
Oct 21, 2002 02:23 PM
"Now is not the time to frighten anyone," Donald says simply. "And I don't see the world as my plaything. Even if Hugo *did* leave us, that's no reason to stalk his wife--that's nearly illegal." He opens the passenger door for Thalgore, then gets in on the driver's side.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 21, 2002 03:01 PM
He shakes his head and gets in.
"Thats why I loved Hugo so much, and now, look at him, married...yuk!"

smirks at Donald.

Stella stood looking at every car passing by.
"What am going to tell him? that I went to Madison house anyway? I should tell him the truth...but..."

She stood shaking her head.

Donald
Human
Oct 21, 2002 03:17 PM
"There's worse things in the world than a wife," Donald says, driving off.

Hugo doesn't show up for twenty minutes. He's in the back seat of his car (with the wheelchair unceremoniously put in the trunk, which won't close with the chair inside). Hugo rolls down the window when he sees Stella; it's hard to tell if he's angry or not. "Do you need me to get out, darling, or can you just get in? It's a bit of trouble to get in and out of the car."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 21, 2002 03:19 PM
She runs up to the car, and gets in in a hurry.

She doesnt really say much, but she just looks at him.

"I'm sorry, my brother, crashed..and his in the hospital, and and..."

She looked at him holding back tears.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 21, 2002 06:14 PM
"Darling, calm down," Hugo says softly. "Slow down and tell me what happened."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 21, 2002 07:10 PM
She looked at him.
"I can't."

She looked out the window.
"I just can't."

She looked down and bit her lip.
"They were taking my home, and he followed, and he took out a gun, and they blasted him with somthing werid, and caused him to crash..and.."

She started to cry.
"I was so scared...so scared.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 21, 2002 08:52 PM
Hugo puts his hand on Stella's. "Don't cry. You're safe with me." He nods to the driver, who starts the car again and heads back to Hugo's estate.

Hugo tries to embrace Stella, but it's all he can do to keep from falling in the moving car, and he leans against the seat, to keep his balance. "Come, Stella, let me hold you," he says, his voice trembling.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 22, 2002 09:55 AM
Stella moves over to him.
She wipes her eyes.

"I wonder if he will be alright, he took a big hit, but Thalgore said he'll be okay...he shot him with a thing, I don't know what it was..I was scared.."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 22, 2002 10:30 AM
Thalgore stared at Donald a bit.
"You wanna get married one day?"

He laughs.
"I can't imagine being..married...I would just study her..heh...but Stella is very interesting, her reaction to things, very nice..."

He takes out his gun again, and starts to clean it.
"I bet I could do somthing with this, like, more than a laser..hmmm.."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 22, 2002 10:53 AM
Hugo hugs Stella tightly. "We can go back to the hospital to check on him if you'd like," he says.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 22, 2002 10:59 AM
She shakes her head.
"No, its okay, I just wanna go home..."
She grabbed his hand and hugged it.
"Maybe we can have some tea..."

Donald
Human
Oct 22, 2002 11:10 AM
Donald smirks. "I *hope* you don't get married, Rapunzel." He turns his attention back to the road. "Can't you enjoy a woman's beauty without analyzing it, or even making frightening comments about it?"

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 22, 2002 11:16 AM
He slides his eyes over to Donald.
"Well you don't seem to care when I'm studying you..."
he smirks and holds the gun out, and twisting a nob.
"Stun...how stunning stun must feel...hmmm..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 22, 2002 11:25 AM
"All right," Hugo says softly, in Stella's ear. "Perhaps this afternoon we can go out--I need to learn how to shoot from a wheelchair."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 22, 2002 11:29 AM
Stella gave a snout of a laugh.
"Its not that hard to do...just point and aim and watch out for the kick back.."

She shakes her head.
"I can show you.."

Donald
Human
Oct 22, 2002 11:39 AM
"Oh, I don't like it at all," Donald says candidly. "But as long as Mrs Madison insists you be part of the project, I can't get rid of you."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 22, 2002 11:40 AM
Hugo looks a bit irritated. "I know how to shoot, Stella! But I've not shot from a wheelchair before! A lot of good it would do if I shot and the recoil sent my chair rolling down a flight of stairs!"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 23, 2002 06:16 PM
Stella looks at him.
"Well, I guess we could pratice..."
She looks out the window.

***
Thalgore looks annoyed.
"Oh would you really want me gone?"
Thalgore knows that Donald doesnt care much for him, but he had his own plans for world domination.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 09:45 AM
"You may do as you wish," Hugo says, still sounding a bit angry. "But I feel better if you're nearby. I don't have any idea what may happen to you if you go away from me."

*****

Donald nods. "Absolutely. You're good at making things--no denying that--but they're things that are better left in the place where you came from. A pistol's a plenty good enough weapon, and the government has stronger than that, from the War."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 10:20 AM
She hugs him.
"I know Hugo, but I just can't sit still at home all day, I wanna go out, to parties, dancing."
She paused.
"What if I went with Alex, could I go dancing with him? He blast however dares stare at me the wrong way!"

***
Thalgore rolled his eyes.
"tisk! Do what you wish, Donald, you are very interesting, you can have more power in your hand then the goverment, and choose not too, that is a man."

He puts his gun away.
"What is it that you hope to get out of Mrs. Madison anyways?"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 10:25 AM
"Stella," Hugo murmurs. "Don't."

*****

Donald glares at Thalgore. "To always be young, and never die. What more could anyone want?"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 10:42 AM
Looks at him oddly.
"Oh, fine, I'll be lucked up in that house, like a bird, never able to spread their wings.."
she looks down.
She had to get out, but what could she do, she wanted excitement, maybe she'll just go to broadway after all, atleast she could get out, then have the press and body guards at all times, mostly anyways. so she thought.

***

Thalgore eyes him.
"how about to rule the world, to control them, without them even knowing there being controled? hmmmm.."

Thalgore smiled.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 11:00 AM
"No," Hugo says softly, looking at the seat in front of him. "I want to accompany you. That's how it *should* be. But then, I guess I'll never be able to..."

*****

Donald grimaces. "That's sick."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 11:08 AM
She sileced herself and just looks down.
"Its okay, I'm sorry."
she pulls her hand upward and pushes a luck from her face.
"I can learn some new stuff to cook, the cook we have has some things I never heard before, would like to try it out..."

***
Thalgore looks at him puzzled.
"Sick? its not sick, it brillant, and everyone knows it!"

he pops his knuckle.

"What would you do if you had that knoglege? would you try to forget it, or would you do it! we have that power! why throw it away!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 11:24 AM
"You don't want to do that," Hugo says softly, still not looking up at Stella. "I'm sorry for all of this. You deserve a man who can...who can *walk,* at least." He looks down angrily.

*****

Donald smirks. "If I had that knowledge, I'd do whatever I could to strike it from the world. What if the Germans had figured that out during the War? Where would we be now?" He shakes his head. "I'd have half a mind to shoot myself just to keep the wrong people from learning it."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 11:29 AM
Stella looked at him.
"it was my fault in the first place, you could of had a normal life, a better one, but no, I had to come around, I should of died in the gutter...like father said too do...it would of made alot of people happier..."

She grabbed his hand.
"Now don't be angry, cheer up, so, there tons of stuff to do, we can play card or somthing, or you can play the cello and I can sing, Iwould enjoy that very much, very very much."
She smiled a real smile.

***
Thalgore put his fingers to his chin to rub it.
"I never thought of it that way, so who brain washed that into your head? I wounder..."

He stroke his hair back.
"You have been infulened by this world already, the people...heh, you have gone mad..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 11:38 AM
"Stella," Hugo says softly, "you're my reason for living." He looks up at her. "I'm not sure how well I can play the cello now, but I'd try it for you."

*****

Donald smirks. "You calling me mad. I like that."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 11:43 AM
She hugs him.
"Oh Hugo, you always make me smile."
She kisses him on the fore head.
"as long as you try I'll be happy!"

***
Thalgore smirks at him and holds up his hand.
"yes mad indeed, and I like it, you would die to save them, the ones we study, the ones we are above, now my friend, you have guts, your not one of them, because you are much different than them, and I."

Thalgore leans back.
"We should be partners...."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 12:01 PM
"I still don't regret marrying you," Hugo says, closing his eyes.

The driver stops the car; they're home.

*****

"I'd sooner marry a crocodile," Donald says, his eyebrows raised. "With your scientific knowledge and my lack of insanity, we could do a lot--to annoy each other." He shakes his head. "No. And if I figure out a way to send you back to where you came from, I'll use it."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 12:08 PM
She opens the door for him, getting his chair from the truck. It was hard for her to lift the thing, but she manage.

***

Thalgore had a puzzled look on his face.
"Oh really? send me back to take over in the future hmmm...I might enjoy that..."

He looks at him.

"I've never has that cross my mind, marrying an crocodile...that would be intersting to see, why don't you do that..."
He snikers.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 12:14 PM
Hugo doesn't look at Stella as she takes his wheelchair. "I've asked some people to analyze the chair Thalgore brought. I'll not use it, but perhaps they can get some ideas and make me a better one."

*****

"If you can find a state where I can obtain a license to do so, and if you go back to your 'future,' I'll gladly take the vows," Donald says, half-smiling.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 12:19 PM
Stella smiles.
"Well that sounds good, hes a creepy man, but I think he does have some smarts."

***
Thalgore frowned.
"So you really want me gone, what a shame, and how boring you are, I'll go talk to mrs. Madison, she adores me."

He takes his gun out and aimed it at a girl on the side of the road, pretending to shoot it.
"Bang! bang!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 12:21 PM
"He's good at building things," Hugo says shortly. "And that's all I'll say about him." Hugo still has difficulty getting into his chair, but it's getting easier. "I'm looking into buying a truck, too. The driver could just put up a ramp and I'd roll right in."

*****

Donald slams on the brakes, and grabs Thalgore's hair and yanks it, hard. "You monster!"

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 04:24 PM
She smiles.
"Good! I always wanted to drive one of those trucks! Are you getting GM?"

***
Thalgore droupped the gun to the floor.
"Calm down Donald." he says in a calm slow voice. "It was on safty."
He smiles and pulls his bangs from his eyes.
"I wont of hurt an offspring of them, I just counldn't do that."
He puts he hand over his heart.
"Now be more careful when you break."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 04:29 PM
Hugo looks rather puzzled. "It's like a delivery truck; I didn't ask the make..."

*****

Donald just looks at Thalgore, fairly trembling with rage. He finally lets go of the man's long hair and starts driving again. "Don't do it again," he says in a low and dangerous voice. "Not even to an adult, not even as a joke."

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 24, 2002 04:45 PM
Stella helps Hugo in the house.
"Well anyway, aslong as it helps you get around."
she kisses the top of his head.

***
Thalgore looked over at him sadly as if he was a boy who knew he did wrong.
"Sorry to scare you..."
He looks out the window, tugging at his hair.
"ow."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 24, 2002 05:26 PM
Hugo looks up at Stella. "Do you truly love me?"

*****

Donald doesn't speak to Thalgore again on the drive home. When they arrive, he says, quietly, "Mrs Madison doesn't like you as much as you think she does."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 09:47 AM
Stella looks at him for a moment.
"why would you say a thing like that, accourse I love you!"

***

Thalgore looks down.
"Oh....I didn't think she did..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 10:15 AM
Hugo takes Stella's hand. His own is rather dirty; he rolled in some gum somehow, and some of it got onto his hand as he rolled. But he hasn't noticed. "I know," he says softly. "I just like to hear it..."

*****

"Mrs Madison is interested in your talents--your building skills. And she figures if she's going to live forever, she'd like to have someone to warn her about what's going to happen in the world. But even she's taken to calling you Rapunzel behind your back."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 10:20 AM
Stella steps back.
"Oh well we better go and and wash up..."
She swung around letting he arms drop to her side.

***

Thalgore widen his eyes.
"Rapunzel?! Oh my...she doesnt really know who I am..does she..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 10:24 AM
Hugo looks down at his hand, and sighs. "Lunch should be made by now," he finally says.

*****

"She knows you're a strange man with hair longer than a woman's, and not tied back, either. It seemed a natural nickname," Donald adds, smiling.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 10:32 AM
She looks back.
"I'm not hungry, I'm quit tired, so I'm going to take a nap."
she starts her way up stairs.

***

Thalgore rolls his eyes.
"well she doesn't know me then. but thats okay, I am still a genius."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 10:33 AM
Hugo sighs, but he certainly can't follow his wife up the stairs.

*****

Donald laughs. "Keep saying that, and maybe someday someone will believe you." He gets out of the car.

Thalgore
Mad Scientist
Oct 26, 2002 10:49 AM
Stella sits on the bed awhile, but decides, to go down to met Hugo.
She walked slowly down the stairs, but she was starting to feel ill again.
so she just sat on the couch.

***

Thalgore shakes his head.
"Lets get some lunch, and you make sure to put all the mayanise you want on that sandwich, and smoke a big cigar, and have tons of soda pop."
He smirks as he walked behind him.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 10:54 AM
"I thought you were going to rest," Hugo says softly. "Don't tire yourself on my account. I can go shooting by myself."

*****

Donald shakes his head, half-wondering if even immortality is worth putting up with this madman. He goes into the house and finds some food in the kitchen, left over from lunch. He dishes up some for himself and goes back into the dining room, silently.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:00 AM
She puts her head in her hands.
"No, I just feel ill, I'm just going to lay here for now..."

she lays down.

***

Thalgore looks at him the whole time.
"you know living for ever might not be as good a deal as you think..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:02 AM
Hugo runs his (newly washed) hand over Stella's hair. "I'm sorry you're not feeling well," he says softly.

*****

"Oh?" Donald asks, smiling.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:06 AM
"its not your fault...I just did to much."

She smiled at him.

***
"yeah...I mean, look at what you will see....war, war and war! ahahah"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:09 AM
"Where did you go?" Hugo asks quietly.

*****

"True enough," Donald says, "but I won't have to worry about dying in them, at least. That's something."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:11 AM
She looks away.
"I went out...thats all..to meet some friends.."
Stella didn't wanted to tell him the truth, she wished she had friends to hang out with.((hint))

***

Thalgore sighed.
"I don't amire you, your so like the rest of them...."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:15 AM
"Which ones?" Hugo asks. "Have I met them?" He grimaces. "Not Alex, I hope."

*****

"I don't wish admiration from a madman," Donald says. "And don't think I'd stay home listening to the radio while the world was at war. I dreamt of joining the army in the War, but wasn't old enough."

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:19 AM
Stella looked at him.
"Umm no you havent...there old friends..."
She turned around trying not to face him.

***
Thalgore looked at him.
"I was in a war, it was not fun..."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:21 AM
"You'll have to invite them over sometime," Hugo says quietly. "Why don't you call them and they can have supper with us?"

*****

"Life isn't all about fun," Donald says, scowling.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:23 AM
She sighs.
"No, there busy going to parties,and stuff..."
she looks out the window.
"can I invite Alex?"

***

Thalgore looks at him.
"Then way in the hell take it over if its not fun!"

he slams his hand down spilling some water.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:25 AM
"If you must," Hugo says quietly. He pauses, then shakes his head. "No...I owe him a debt, of course. Of course he may come."

*****

"To save women and children being slaughtered by the Germans?" Donald asks fiercely.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:44 AM
Smiles and jumps up!
"Alright! I'll go call him..."
She walks slowly to the phone, forgetting how ill she feels.

***

Thalgore shakes his head.

"No, I'm gonna stop the war, and rule the world, without war, thats my plan! heheh!"

Takes the glass and throw it, making it shatter to the wall.

"hahah!"

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:45 AM
Hugo takes some small comfort in Stella's happy attitude.

*****

"Don't destroy Mrs Madison's property," Donald says mildly. Rather than bother a maid, he finds the broom and dustpan and sweeps it up himself.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:48 AM
She calls Alex, and He comes over after a hour.

She runs in with him, and looks at Hugo.

"Hes here!"

Alex looks nice, his hair parted back, and his in a suit that is a bit too big for him, but it was his fathers.

"Hello Hugo, how are you doing?"

***
Thalgore sat down.
"It will be mine one day...heh."

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:51 AM
"Not too poorly, all things considered," Hugo says. "And yourself?"

*****

"Not if you're killed before then," Donald says, narrowing his eyes.

Alex Indigo
Variant
Oct 26, 2002 11:54 AM
Alex smiled.
"Oh I'm fine, just glad to get out awhile."

Stella looks down to see Alex brought his truphet.
"Oh could you play for us?"

Alex looks at Hugo.
"Is it alright if I play?"

***
Thalgore slowly looked at him.
"You really are a small minded human...bah! I thought you were more..."

Starts to walk off.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 11:55 AM
"If you'd like," Hugo says indifferently.

*****

"You're human too," Donald says. "Just a particularly effeminate one."

Alex Indigo
Variant
Oct 26, 2002 11:58 AM
Alex starts to play, its quit soft and lovely.

Stella just sits down, and enjoys herself.

***
Thalgore turned around.
"I'll show you who is effeminate when the times comes..!"

He walks out.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 12:04 PM
Hugo's always found trumpet music to be a bit loud and pretentious, moreso when it's coming from Alex. But he can't deny the man has talent, so he stays silent.

*****

Donald laughs, shouting after him. "Cut your hair first, Rapunzel!"

Alex Indigo
Variant
Oct 26, 2002 12:12 PM
After a few songs, he puts it away.
"Well I hoped you like that I havent got to pratice in a while."

Stella clapped.
"That was wounderful!"

***
Thalgore ignored him.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 12:13 PM
"You are talented," Hugo says shortly.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 12:14 PM
Stella got up.
"okay its time for diner, shall we?"

She moves her hand toward the dining area.

Hugo McHenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 12:15 PM
Hugo nods, rolling that way, and rather regretting that he didn't manage to get his therapy in today.

Stella Mchenry
Human
Oct 26, 2002 12:40 PM
She smiles as she sits down.

Alex follows.

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