010: The Monster Study

[hawkeyeiowa]

[Jack kept himself relatively busy today. He knows with spring high in the air, there's cleaning to do...and flooding. It's got him nervous, certainly. Even in HQ, he still has some kind of paranoia, so he re-caulked his bathroom just in case. It's been a big job, especially what with checking for cracks and whatnot in his room, and going so far as

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[badgerbadassus]

[ Gabe now had the nerve to talk to Jack again, after all he figured he made an idiot of himself. It was cruel to play such a game on Jack after all, to hint that he killed someone when he knew the truth. Even if it was an idea he thought of while he was a little buzzed (aka, drunk) at the time.

No gifts. That'd seem insincere and seems like you're trying to to suck up to them. He didn't want to give off that appearance, not to mention he'd likely over do it and carry some weight on his chest. It was a miracle on some level that he was able to function the way he did without any outward pain to those unobservant. (Even if his movements were most definitely strained.)

He peered into the room, actually genuinely curious. He wasn't worried, he just wanted to apologize and be sincere as possible then never talk to him again since ... The blood began pumping. Don't think that way. Don't. ]

Hey!

[hawkeyeiowa]

[Jack raises his arm just enough to see Gabe, though his expression doesn't change. He gives him a neutral 'hey' in return.

Yes, he's surprised Gabe even came around. Of that, there's no doubt. Things have been so especially rocky between them that he had all but given up hope that they'd approach each other again.

But now seems like a time that is neither okay nor wrong. In fact, he's not sure what to make of this, so he remains silent and wary.]

[badgerbadassus]

[ He continues to stare at Jack, silence fills the air since neither of them say a single word on each side. After that ploy on the other state, he wouldn't blame him why he wouldn't make an effort to say a word.

Gabe really wanted to do this to get this out of the way for good, cut off ties until ... he fixed everything. Wisconsin needed to fix things, on his own without being a hassle to anyone. No asking for funding and help those who needed it. He wanted to apologize, for everything. But now he just realized he had too much pride to do so.

There was something stirring as his head began to scratch on the inside, clawing away as he continued to stare at Jack. It wasn't unbearable anymore, but it was now a constant when he talked to others, he accepted it as a part of daily life.

Gabe begun to rub his forehead, to distract himself. Himself. Yes. As in Gabe. ]

[hawkeyeiowa]

[He continues to stare back, unknowingly tightening his fist with the paper still crushed inside of it. He's unsure what to say, since the events prior to this and now this really have stolen away much of his attention.

He honestly doesn't mean to be so biting in tone, but he's irritated at what he's found and what he's realized.]

What're you standing there for?

[devilwentdownto]

He pauses at the door and looks positively worn out.
Jack? 're ya alrigh'?

[hawkeyeiowa]

[He peers towards the door, trying to ignore that protesting sick feeling. He feels bad for Will, having to see him so many times in such a bad state. But trying to be optimistic now seems somehow futile.

His response is weak, and he doesn't bother trying to smile or put on the facade that all is well. Sometimes, it's too much effort to try that.]

Hey, Will. I'm... I've been better.

[devilwentdownto]

He makes his way over to his side.
D'ya... need anythin'?

[hawkeyeiowa]

N-no, not really.

[There's a prolonged pause before he shakes his head, his lips tight and his eyes staring blankly up at the ceiling.]

Can I ask ya a question?

[uncaoki]

Wanders past . . . pauses . . . and backs up. "You alright stranga?"

ooc: I'm actually doing a ton of research on experiments like this that took place all over the country. Georgia had the last, and largest asylum in the country. Was going to make a post about it as soon as I thought up how to do so.

[hawkeyeiowa]

[He flexes his scarred hand, the paper making a soft crunching noise in his palm. The man at the door certainly surprised him, and he feels somehow guilty that for meeting someone for the first time, he has to look so miserable and feel about the same.]

Ahh, could be better.

[ooc: I read about it for a sociology project I did last semester. I've always found things like it interesting. :B]

[uncaoki]

"Names Oki. Pleased tah meet'cha. If you dont' mind my askin' . . . you're lookin' kinda rough. Feelin' alright?"

ooc: ME TOO!!! I'm planning to go visit that asylum this weekend. Hopefully.

[hawkeyeiowa]

M'name's Jack. State of Iowa.

[He closes his eyes and sighs, unsure of exactly how to respond.]

Just kinda got reminded of somethin' bad I did a long time ago.

[fortdesmoines]

( She rolls on in, all sunshine, rainbows, and pretty things. This may involve the fact that she's holding a tiny bell tied to a red ribbon, making a soft tingle in her palm as she sways a little.

But then she stops her happy sunshiny-ness to peer at her father, completely forgetting what she had come to ask him. ) Daddy, what's wrong?

[hawkeyeiowa]

[Aww, she wasn't exactly someone he hoped to see. Not in a negative way, though. He just didn't want her to see him like this. He's sure she knows about Hyde, and she'd have to know about the Study, but that doesn't make this any less harder to get out.]

This...

[He hands her the crushed piece of paper, then resumes staring at the ceiling.]

[fortdesmoines]

( She takes this paper, bell making a little noise, and reads it over. Once, twice, until it clicks. Ohhh. She remembers this--this experiment... ) It doesn't make Daddy a bad person. Sure, it's bad, but--it's not like you're going to do it again. Right? ( This is a vicious place. )

[hawkeyeiowa]

That's not the point, hun. You and I know I won't, but it's just--

[He bites his bottom lip. This is definitely one of those 'we don't talk about this' subjects in his family.]

--I actually remember doin' it.

[lakesyaknow]

[ He steps into the room hesitantly. Will has been busy, so he decided to get out more and visit his old friends ]

Hey Jack!

[ But his face falls a little ]

Something wrong?

[hawkeyeiowa]

[He rolls over onto his side to look at Sven, his expression morose and solemn.]

Sorta. HQ pulled a dick move on me.

[lakesyaknow]

[ He nods slowly, deciding to take a seat by the bed ]

Ah....care to talk about it?