Entry 003

[chippedsoul]

Characters: Kazuma Asougi [Jekyll/Hyde], Shizuo Heiwajima [Frankenstein's Monster]
Campaign: Break
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Summary: Times ticking until the next time "Hyde" decides to show up uninvited. The Disciple looks into how to keep him contained and Shizuo comes along for the unfortunate ride.


It's been a few days since the hotpot gathering. The Disciple's home is thankfully still standing, and probably looking a bit more festive than before. Impressive stuff considering how broody the Disciple could be. With that issued handled and out of the way, he could go back to focusing on his project to keep Hyde in check.

He has asked Shizuo to join him today to test his medicines, though not from his home. Once Shizuo arrives, they'll head out to the forest, away from densely populated town to avoid causing any serious harm.

"Here." Once they were deep in the forest, the Disicple gives Shizuo a small bag. Inside were what looked like some dully colored marbles. "Throw one at me if he shows up."

Comments

[hatesviolence]

[As promised, Shizuo arrives at the time Disciple asked of him and he'll just look around a little curious at the forest. He's never really had any reason to head out there, so this is his first time out of the city like this.

Upon reaching the spot and receiving the bag, Shizuo just looks inside and pulls out one of the marbles a bit curious.]

What do these do?

[......And is this really such a good idea, he's going to have to be careful not to throw too hard... ...On the other hand, Hyde, so maybe all force wouldn't be that bad—]

[chippedsoul]

Inhibitor. It releases a smoke that should stop him when inhaled. [He puts down his bag, taking out a vial.] It's not dangerous, but don't breath it in yourself if you can avoid it.

[hatesviolence]

[He still looks at it with some wonder before carefully placing it back int he back.]

All right. And if it doesn't work?

[chippedsoul]

Knock me out. [He's serious.] He can't fight forever and will eventually wear himself out. [The vial he's taken from his bag is full with a strange liquid inside.]

Are you ready? [And that's all he's going to explain apparently.]

[hatesviolence]

[That's way too short of an explanation man. But at the same time, makes the most sense in this case. First try to throw the marble of magic smoke at him, and if that doesn't work, beat him up. It helps that Shizuo knows firsthand how much Hyde can handle, but he'll still be mindful that it's still Disciple's body so he shouldn't get too carried away.

So after looking at that marbles one last time before taking one out to prepare and tying the bag to his belt loop, he nods.]

Hope this works.

[chippedsoul]

[He frowns, staring at the vial.] I hope the same, and I apologize. [He downs the strange liquid. It burns his throat as it goes down, leaving a horrid aftertaste. Why must medicine taste horrible?

He drops the vial and at first, nothing happens. But then he starts feeling lightheaded, and there was suddenly a sharp pain from his stomach that forced him onto the ground.] Grrk! [He was burning up like he was having a high fever and eventually goes limp, as if he had passed out from the ordeal.]

[hatesviolence]

[Um...UM???? THIS ISN'T WHAT HE EXPECTED TO HAPPEN??]

O-Oi, Disciple!

[Even if he still might turn to Hyde even after all that, Shizuo is rushing over to check on him.]

[chippedsoul]

[Shizuo's shouting seems to have reached the Disciple as his hand twitches. As his footsteps get louder, he suddenly snaps awake, eyes opening to reveal they've turned yellow and slit. Better think fast Shizuo, as he swings his right leg upwards to stop Shizuo's advance and to get himself back on his feet, a few steps away from him as he glares back.]

[hatesviolence]

[Shizuo is only able to stop himself in time—which is probably best for both parties because hitting his leg would probably be like hitting a rock. But it does catch him off guard, and it takes him a second longer than it should to realize what's happening.

Shit. Right. The marble!

He'll be throwing one right at Disciple, and at least he has good aim. Whether that matters, however, will be seen soon.]

[chippedsoul]

Wait- [The Disciple barely avoids that smoke bomb as it goes off somewhere behind him.] Hold on for just one minute! [He raises both his hands. He means no harm, honest!]

[hatesviolence]

[Shit he missed. He's reaching to pull out another one, but then hesitates for a second. But only a second because that would have been more convincing if Disciple hadn't kicked out at him first.]

T'ch, like I'd fall for that! [This time he clenches the marble in his fist and steps in to try and punch him with it.]

[chippedsoul]

Ugh. [It's a fair point that he did try to kick him. The medicine seems to have worked, partially. The end goal he hopes to reach from his experiment, is to make use of Hyde's abilities without going insane. If he can't do that....then he'll actually look into properly neutralizing that personality entirely. There's no denying this power can prove useful in this world, if he could harness it.

As of right now, he's aware enough of his surroundings and has some control, though he can sense that other self, clawing and pounding for control. It leads to some mixed signals, like how he's grinning despite telling Shizuo to stop.] Quit it!

[He manages to avoid his punch, dodging over to the side. Maybe if he can just...keep avoiding him and not fight back he can convince Shizuo. Easier said than done when he's fighting his own mind and the temptation to test his abilities.]

[hatesviolence]

[T'ch, he dodged... But he's not fighting back. Although Shizuo is ready to try again, he eyes Disciple for a moment. Hyde normally seemed more willing to fight...

...]

So it's really you?

[chippedsoul]

[Oh, he stopped. That's funny. Wait-] I... [He presses a hand to his face, laughing quietly.] Trying. [He takes a deep breath, eventually managing to look at Shizuo.]

I'm here. [He might look like he's mocking Shizuo, with his furrowed brows and that stupid grin on his face.]

[hatesviolence]

[...

He's just going to frown more heavily now, starting to really get pissed off by this.]

Well which the hell is it!?

[THAT MAY NOT BE HELPFUL BUT CAN ANYONE BLAME HIM—maybe he should punch him, anyway.]

[chippedsoul]

It's...hehehe... [There's a nice chunk of rock sticking out from the ground over here. Let's pick it up.]

It's me~! [The Disciple cackles, throwing the rock in his direction. Looks like the Disciple lost this fight. Now "Hyde" was lunging at Shizuo in an attempt to try and pin him down.]

[hatesviolence]

[Motherfucking DAMMIT HE KNEW HE SHOULD HAVE JUST PUNCHED HIM. Rather than dodge, Shizuo just punches the rock with his fist, shattering it before he actually tries to rush and counter Disciple with his own lunge, trying to punch him with the marble in hand.]

[chippedsoul]

[Unlike the Disciple, Hyde isn't quite as calculated in a fight. Then again, he seems to relish in taking damage, knowing his wounds would just heal up anyway. So he accepts Shizuo's challenge, grabbing onto arm with both of his hands. The ground shakes from the collision, he could feel his muscle ache, tendons tearing at stopping such a powerful force.]

Aww, why are you being so mean to me? [He tries to pull him closer, so they could meet face to face. His arms were shaking and discolored from the damage he had already sustained, but he didn't seem to care.] Aren't we friends?!

[hatesviolence]

[—Okay, this is definitely a "do not want" situation as he's pulled way closer than he personally likes. But that also only fuels more of that broiling rage, electric sparks already crackling around him as he practically growls out:]

Like hell we are!

[Disciple yes, Hyde? Right on up there with Izaya and that is not a level you want to be in.

Anyway, he may regret pulling him so close because HERE COMES THE HEADSMASH.]

[chippedsoul]

Grrk! [That headsmash knocks him flat onto his back, freeing Shizuo's arm and actually making a indent into the earth itself where he landed.

He's not getting up, definitely not getting up, and now there's blood coming from his head. Despite the amount of pain he was suffering through, he's still giggling like a maniac.] Amazing...how are you so strong?!

[hatesviolence]

[......Maybe he overdid it but whatever. He's in full rage mode, but at least he remembers what he's supposed to do.]

Just shut up and go back to sleep!

[He swings out his fist, and by some miracle the marble hadn't broken within it (though it probably cracked a few times). With the distance so close there's no way he could miss. So as tempting as it was to just punch the fucker he hurls the marble right at Disciple's chest.]

[chippedsoul]

[Just as the Disicple had said, the marble immediately bursts into a cloud of smoke upon impact. If Shizuo doesn't get out of the way fast enough and inhales it, he's going to start feeling a numbing sensation throughout his body. Stay any longer and it'll start to effect his mind, draining him of all emotions and leaving him feeling apathetic. Hyde being unable to move anywhere, gets the full brunt of the strange chemical.]

What...? [Powerful he may be, but he's helpless to the medicine affecting his body from the inside, at least for now.] You...! [Whatever else he wanted to say, he never gets to finish. His expression turns vacant and his eyes start to return to normal. They stare blankly upwards, out of focus and seemingly unaware of Shizuo's presence.]

[hatesviolence]

[Fortunately he remembers the warning, and even if he didn't he wouldn't want to hang around all that smoke, anyway. With a cough he brings up his arm to cover his nose and mouth as he quickly backs away. He'll have inhaled some and will feel a bit of a tingle, but at least he got out of the way before much more damage could be done.

In the meantime, Shizuo waits, muscles still tense in case the man gets up and the smoke was ineffective. He briefly wonders if he should have used a second, but it looks like it's taking effect. He'll wait until the smoke clears a bit more before he hesitantly calls out to him.]

...Disciple?

[Seeing him just lying on the ground like that...of course he'd be concerned! But after what happened last time, he's a bit more hesitant to approach.]

[chippedsoul]

. . . [If he did hear Shizuo, he's not showing any indication that he did. He continues to stay lying on the ground, lost in his own bubble.]

[hatesviolence]

[That's..........concerning.]

...Disciple?

[He has another marble out just in case, but he's slowly stepping towards him.]