They call me Dr. Worm. Good morning. How are you? I'm Dr. Worm.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

[Thin, worn out and clearly having been on the wrong side of a fight; burnt, bruised and bleeding in some places suggest at least Vexen(AKA:Mr Hyde) had a good time, leaving Even to deal with whatever consequences. He's been reluctant to attempt using potions so far since he'd rather not find out the hard way if it reacted badly with the chemical cocktail in his blood. It needed more testing... and some stronger cages for those mice wouldn't go amiss either.
For now, Even would have simply liked to pass out for a century or two- instead his room has been redecorated with numerous and exceedingly fabulousgarish suits. Standing outside the room, between this and his injuries, he's quite sure he doesn't want to know.

Mr Palm, we believe you've been previously introduced to Mr Face, correct?]

You don't want to know, you don't want to know, you don't want to know...

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[ Oh look who it is -- and yes, her wounds are so, so much better. ]

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

You're not my dear monster, are you?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

[What. The. Fuck. just about summarises his thoughts right now, and wonder if this is another thing to add to the ever growing 'don't want to know' category, however unlike Hyde he has some sembalance of manners.]
I don't believe so.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ An amused smirk goes here. ]

You seem confused, or were you not awake the whole time?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

I take it you've met him.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

I do remember that one scar on your chest, yes.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

Ah.
[He's going to try not to imagine in the slightest just what the hell Hyde was up to and go with the just in case.]
I suppose I should apologise.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ III gave a wave of her hand, as if dismissing it. ]

It's hardly something to apologize about. After all, I gave my fair share of assaults.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

So then he didn't-
...never mind.
[/just a lot relieved; and wondering a little more about the suits Hyde 'adopted']

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

He didn't what?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

It's a long list.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

Would one on the list be 'eat'?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

One, but not the top of the list.

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What is, then, if you don't mind me asking. [ A pause. ] I'm curious.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

Rape is one of his common offenses.
[he's just going to lean against the wall now because, well shit, this standing business is getting really tiring]

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Well. I'm not surprised. [ A shake of her head. Hyde was a very touchy man, after all. ]

You know, he seemed much more tamed after our little quarrel.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

I'm doubtful.
['scuse him while he gets out a bar of something to munch on from his pockets, his metabolicfuckery hasn't settled yet.]
He has a tendency to falsify complacency.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

By tamed, I meant confused. Quiet, even.

He seemed doubtful himself, unless he enjoys toying with that as well -- does he?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

It's hard to tell.
I am, by the nature of his existence, limited to exclusively second hand reports.

Some reports compare him to an animal or young child, others suggest sociopathy and imply everything he says is a plan of sorts.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

Do you plan to, ah, erase his existence?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

If it were possible, I would.
As it stands, neither could exist without the other.

...Would you mind terribly if we were to head inside? I'm unsure how much longer I'll be able to stay standing.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ A pause, nearly asking 'And why is that' question, but looks like we're gonna go in.

So, she enters first. ]

A bit weak due to the wounds inflicted?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

[She's welcome to grab a chair, there's a few around, though they maybe hidden under the suits. Much like the bed on the other side of the room. He will just be sitting down on his bed so he can lean against the wall without risk of injury if he happens to pass out while talking.]
Partially, the transformation itself is extremely draining and the additional energy requirements only add to it.
[going to devour another two of those bars]

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-- Then you should rest after filling your stomach.

[ Oh yes, she noticed his eating habits. She raised a few clothes off the chair, and onto the floor. A comfy seat. ]

What have you been working on, if not something to end him?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

After trying for twelve hours, sleep eventually becomes more necessary.
[read as: he got too tired to cook or prepare anything more.]

Of current, our existances rely on the chemicals that induce the change to him. The original changes naturally with minimal wear on the host; because of what it does wear on, the company wants it fixed.

While my version renews things in the host, it causes significantly more strain. If I can't be rid of him entirely, I would like to lose the dependance and reduce the side effects.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ Silence for the moment, and then... she couldn't help but chuckle. Just slightly, not fully. ]

I will miss his prowess, but perhaps his company will suffice when you find the correct formula.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

If I intend to keep my contract I'll likely be required to further enhance his abilities rather than reducing them.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

A pity. [ A pause. ] If the formula forces you to change, how can you tell for yourself if it works?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

I used to have a team checking that. Though there are a few things in place for me to check on myself there isn't much way to know for sure.
This is why there are non-human trials.

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[ -- Now, because she's far too curious for her own good, and she knows it. ]

When is your next dose?

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

Just under two days.

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

I'll be there to watch.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

Should I chain him or would you prefer free-range?

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

Chained, but give me the key.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

This is very doable.
[brb, pocket rumage. Getting about another 6 or 7 of those bars out and one of those metal tubes before digging out a key. Presumably a spare since he tossed it to her.]

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ And she grabs it. ]

Excellent.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

[ffff, all those bars out at once are too tempting. So two of those will be disappearing at once while he's putting all the pockety items away.
When he gets to the tube, he twists it and presses a button, pulling out a far smaller inner glass tube from the metal one to check the almost luminescent fluoro-green contents.]

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ Excuse III as she totally checks those tubes out, alright? She's curious, maybe even wanting to hold one. ]

What are the ingredients to make your counterpart, I wonder.

[snapfrost.livejournal.com]

That will, unfortunately, be remaining a secret.
[however he's not going to stop you if you pick up one of the pen-like auto-injectors]

[downbursts.livejournal.com]

[ Why yes, she does pick them up. Taking a good look t it, too, making sure the needle isn't facing her. ]

We all have our secrets. There's no harm in keeping them.