seventeenth examination [ dictated / action ]

[longaevus]

[ Helen had read the journal after Galadriel's suggestion, particularly after their 'arrival' again had received a few questionable responses. Those contacting her regarding taking time from the clinic? It made her wonder. She didn't know of being here but what if there were something more behind that - it would explain what everyone knew.

Although how could she truly know that, or know what to believe?

That morning Helen had taken herself downstairs, standing just outside of the castle in the entrance way, stood against the wall and apparently deep in thought - certainly so if her journal dictation was any indication.

A debate about it might be nice, even if it didn't get anywhere ]

[ Filtered from James Watson & Nikola Tesla ]
What would you believe if what you were told and what you knew of your life were in conflict?

[ James Watson & Nikola Tesla ]
Apparently I run the clinic here.

Comments

Dictated

[demontobeloved]

I try not to think about it. My current situation is pretty screwed up.

[longaevus]

Sadly that helps my problem little.

[demontobeloved]

Sorry. The best advice I can give is to have an open mind, I guess. This place gets in your head and screws about with stuff.

[longaevus]

That I've already experienced. [ Or rather currently was ]

[demontobeloved]

You get used to it. My advice? Stay calm. You'll encounter a lot of weird stuff. I dunno what your home is like, but there'll be stuff you've never seen before.

[confidente]

[ He said he was going out for a grocery run. Truth is he just needs the air, he's sure the lie wasn't necessary, but it doesn't matter. The lack of a cases is grating on them both after all.

The fresh air doesn't do much to help, though, but he makes it off like he does. Stepping outside and inhaling deeply. Nice air...

This is stupid.

He laughs a little, shaking his head and turning, only to stop mid way through. ]

Helen? [ She's... wow. Didn't think she'd still look stunning even as a red head. ]

[longaevus]

[ Helen turned at the sound of her name, giving the man a small smile ]

Hello.

[ He knew her and she didn't know him, as had been the same when she'd first arrived almost sixty years ago. What Galadriel had told her, what others had also mentioned was beginning to sound a little more true now.

And that didn't sit quite right. But it wouldn't stop her from being polite, or kind, nonetheless - he couldn't help it ]

I'm sorry, I don't know who you are. Not currently, at least.

[ A different point in their lives, perhaps? Perhaps Helen lived here at a later time, she knew him then but something had happened - although to happen twice? It was odd ]

[confidente]

Oh. [ He cringes, that sounds more disappointed and sad than he expected. He quickly shakes his head, putting up a smile in an effort to hide everything else. ]

It's fine, don't worry about me.

[ It's not really fine. This is probably a loss or something. Yeah. ]

My name is John, John Watson. [ A beat. ] No relation to James Watson, I'm afraid. [ Ahaha... ha... ]

[longaevus]

I would have wondered.

[ And she may have done, particularly given their current state of relationship ]

It's a pleasure to meet you. [ Again ]

Filter

[hulloeverything]

Hmm? Well I'd go with whatever I believed until something else proved me differently. Why do you ask, Helen?

forever;

[longaevus]

Something is starting to prove me differently.

[hulloeverything]

Oh? And what's that?

[longaevus]

Reading something that sounds like something that you would have said yet you have no recollection of writing, or saying.

Helen Magnus

[unnaturalpause]

Is that much of a surprise Helen, all things considered?

james watson;

[longaevus]

Generally? No, but here? Absolutely.

helen magnus;

[unnaturalpause]

Really? Why is that? You are a doctor, and you are hardly one to sit on your hands while things need organizing and being run properly, it only makes logical sense.

james watson;

[longaevus]

Perhaps, but when it conflicts with what we're supposed to know it makes me uncertain as to what to believe.

[cricketycricket]

[out for a wander, Five's on his way back in when he spots a familiar face and smiles]

Alright, Helen?

[longaevus]

I've certainly been worse.

[ Helen returns the smile despite not recognising him. This time she wasn't bothering to point out the difference, finding the whole thing slightly tiresome - everyone that she'd met so far knew her, and repeating it? She could get to know them again instead ]

[cricketycricket]

As have we all, I'm sure. But I'm glad to hear it. [he smiles] What're you out and about for, today, if I may?

[longaevus]

Just a moment of contemplation. Being here certainly seems to require it.

Filter

[selfless]

I guess... I'm not sure what I would believe. If it was a really good friend who told me something, I would want to believe them.

[longaevus]

And what if you couldn't remember them? That's part of my problem.

[selfless]

Then... did someone else tell you that you knew them?

[longaevus]

Several have, and judging from the journal it would be true.