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Grell Sutcliffe · · ☆ ([personal profile] untodeath) wrote in [community profile] thedispatch2020-08-15 10:02 pm

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[ It's happening once again - her life, flashing before her eyes.

The shock that gripped her chest, as the demon grasped her face, muttering against her lips that it would erase the pain of her pathetic existence. Meeting William's gaze with excitement as they threw themselves into the throes of battle. Launching herself at him when he'd announced that they would be investigating a case together. Waking up that morning in a cold bed, before pulling herself out of it to piece herself together.

Hundreds of other beginnings like it, contrasting the liveliness she threw into her days, the unusual occurrences that came with her occupation, and the way her heart twists around that one special man. A time of fiery passion, bloodshed, lust - so brief, less than a thousand days of bliss, before reality tore the blanket from her eyes. Thirty-six-thousand like the ones that proceeded them. Love. Meeting William. Rage. Being "reborn," they said. Throwing herself into the ocean from cliffs high above.....

Her body relaxes as it all fades away. It's nearly bliss-- until the beast tears her scythe from her hands to plunge through her chest. Its laugh is wretched, gravely, as it steps on her shoulder to remove the blade and brandish against William.

It slowly walks back, giving the man the unspoken option to pursue it for battle, or approach his colleague. ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
The other Dispatch agents are out in the field today. I'm certain they will check in when their shifts are over.

[ He watches her hand as it settles against her chest. ]

I can ask the nurse to increase your pain medication, if it is that bad.
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
I'm rather taken aback by your want for it, as you've always enjoyed pain being inflicted upon you.

[ Not waiting for a response, William exits the room to speak with the nurses. They're quick to tell him no but he reminds them that, although Grell's lost her memory, she's still very quick to snap. And that's something they will want to avoid. So finally William returns with the head nurse in tow, a hefty syringe in her hand which she promptly administers.]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ He pulls a frown at her...compliment? ]

William T. Spears. However, as your boss, you should be addressing me as Mister Spears, regardless.
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
Given names are acceptable.

[ Hell no he isn't telling her she would always call him Darling. ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
Anything other than that.

[ He makes certain that his words are stern. ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's wary that she'll keep that promise, but he'll bask in it while he can. ]

Are you feeling the medication's effects yet?
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-20 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ He sighs as she fusses with her hair. ]

You should cut it.

[ Gasp! ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-21 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
Not necessarily.

[ Now that he thinks on it, the length has come in quite handy as a means of dragging Grell where he needs her to go. ]

But it is a bit much, as you've pointed out.
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-21 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
You just said it would be high maintenance.

[ Really, he doesn't want to be having an argument over her hair, so he just shakes his head and reaches into the pocket of his jacket. He produces a sturdy black comb and holds it out to her. ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-21 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
The drama of it suits you, certainly. But having seen you with all lengths of hair, I can say that you look just fine with it shorter.

[ He leans back in his chair, glad that the argument diffused rather quickly. ]

All of it was around the length of your bangs when we first met.
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-23 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. One hundred years. What does that matter?

[ He seems slightly frustrated that the time period can't get through to her. ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-23 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ He returns the frown. Then with a huff he reaches inside his jacket to pull out his pocket watch. A brief glance and he stands from his seat. ]

I am taking my lunch. What would you like, if anything.

[ Her initial comment is ignored for now. ]
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[personal profile] dead_serious 2020-08-23 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wow, she doesn't even remember what foods she likes. This is going to be a very stressful...day? ...week? ...year?? William's getting a headache just thinking about it. ]

Fine.

[ With that he exits, leaving her to process what he's been able to tell her, so far, while he goes to fetch lunch. He's not gone long, and once back, he sets two paper cups upon the rolling table that's next to Grell's hospital bed. They're both steaming, filled with hot tea. Grell's is sweet with cream added. At first it looks as though that's all he's brought, but suddenly he's summoned the rest of their lunch from seemingly no where. A sandwich for himself, and what appears to be the hot meal they were serving for the day, fettuccine in a pesto sauce with garlic roasted tomatoes. ]

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