Entry 131; Day 293

[misterblackbird]

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I had far too many other things I wished to write about today, but they've all been shot to hell with this news, damn it all--this is not the post I wanted to write--

For those of you who've not yet heard, Doctor Jezebel Disraeli has returned to the City. I should have known that once the boy turned up again, the doctor would soon follow. Where one is, so is the other. How familiar-- I had hoped he would never return, but the City adores misery, so how fitting that it would being him back. The shock and panic that struck me when I saw his post--it's taken me this long to calm myself and write this entry--

I urge the residents of the Opera Abandoned in particular to be cautious of him and, above all, please don't tell him that Merry, Suzette, and I are living here. Still more reason to consider moving out of the opera house. Most of you recall him, I should hope, as I was given enough trouble from him before. However, judging from his first Network post, he doesn't seem to recall his previous time here. Perhaps we can use that to our advantage, though I'm sure he's already been told I'm here. It's a new game between us, then, given this fortunate amnesia.

At least this time he doesn't seem to be hiding behind his 'Ancel Allen' mask, pretending to be the absent-minded doctor. No one would mistake him for that given this most recent post and the venom therein.

Merry, Suzette, please be especially cautious. Merry, I know I needn't say a thing to you about Dr. Disraeli, as you know all too well about him. Our days of freedom seem to be behind us now, more than ever. Things will have to go back to more like they were when we were in London.

But, Suzette, Dr. Disraeli is my half-brother, and an impossibly dangerous man. He's the one who desecrated your body, stole your ring, and created that monster from your finger-- If he hears of your being here, and if he thinks that harming you would harm me, believe me that he wouldn't hesitate to strike you. Since I know my father knows about you, it can't be long before he will know about you. I urge you to be cautious of him.

For Suzette and others who've never encountered him: he is perhaps in his early twenties, tall, taller than me, with pale blue eyes and long ash-blond hair. Often wears pince nez eyeglasses and more often than not also wears a doctor's white coat. If you're familiar with Mr. Soubi Agatsuma here in the City, the two look strikingly similar, save that the doctor's smiles are far colder and rarely would he ever jest or joke. They'd best recognize him this time--I recall what happened before with Lailis--

Mr. Crehador, surely you remember our 'good doctor'. I saw that you spoke to him, and you left the conversation unlocked. Of course you would self-described free-agent or not--.

We were so comfortable until now, so carefree, even with Father in the City, but it seems as though the players and their matters are beginning to assemble--very well then, Father, Doctor, 'Suzette'--

~C.

[ooc: Brotherly looooooove. You know you want to add him. Anti-DELILAH filter does not include Megumi Yamamura or "Suzette" since Cain thinks Megumi is involved but not a member, and Mikaela is using a different journal signature. He probably blocked Mikaela's old journal, though. Rawr having to fake that he trusts "Suzette" ;_; Run with it. Rock on.]

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[bride-bereft.livejournal.com]

Another half-sibling?

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm afraid so. What does this say about our family?-- But he's my elder brother by a few years, and far less kind than Merry.

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[bride-bereft.livejournal.com]

Alexis, he-

... Nevermind that. I won't speak to him, then, and I shall be cautious. But... this is so troubling, Cain, that all of this...

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I should hope that you wouldn't. He may still try to speak to you, though.

It truly is, but the best thing we can do is to resist and try to fight against it. What else can we do but fight it?

You never knew of any of this before, I know. It's only just begun.

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[frimeur.livejournal.com]

Looks like I shall have to be careful when wandering the streets. Free agent or not - I know their ways far too well--

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

It would be advisable, though I'm less worried about your safety than I am about my sister's and Suzette's. You would be able to defend yourself against him, I should think, and you know more about him than most others.

[ooc: It's a compliment, Cre-Cre. Take it.]

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[frimeur.livejournal.com]

Oh, but of course, Earl. I know their ways too well.

Let's see here... so now they've the midget, the doctor, and God knows who else, really... but at least some have been identified.

[ooc: SWEET JESUS WE HAS A RIFF NAO (http://appfloss.livejournal.com/1848.html?thread=310840#t310840).]

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[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

So he's bad?

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

That's putting it rather mildly, but yes, he is.

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[so-very-greedy.livejournal.com]

Want me to, ah, rough him up a bit?

[35years.livejournal.com]

Afternoon, guv'na.

[ooc; no see, just poking~]

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

You must be in high spirits.

[ooc: Okay~]

[35years.livejournal.com]

Here I was tryin' not to look so cocky.

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[soeur-malheur.livejournal.com]

I saw that.

It just had to happen, didn't it?

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I suppose it was almost inevitable. I just wish it could have been postponed even a few days. I'm not surprised he's been brought back, really.

But don't worry, Merry. I will keep you safe.

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[soeur-malheur.livejournal.com]

... this is so unfair.

I know.

[mirka-fortuna.livejournal.com]

Mm~, thank you for the warning ♥ I trust that you and your family will be safe where you are?

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

You're quite welcome. I hope he won't bring you any trouble.

We're as safe as one can presume oneself to be, given our circumstances. I think we'd be in greater trouble if we were to move now.

[mirka-fortuna.livejournal.com]

I should hope not, it is enough that I continuously expect trouble from those of our world.

Yes~, I do see what you mean. Mm~, we can travel quite fast in the case of emergencies, do not hesitate to contact either myself or Astaroth if there is need, especially if your sister or cousin are in danger.

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[ohrosalita.livejournal.com]

So your brother's called Jezebel and you complain about your name?

Seriously, it doesn't sound like you're having the best time lately. Probably a pointless offer, but if there's anything I can do...

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

He's learnt to live it down, honestly. It says more about our father, I think, as he named his sons after the great sinners.

It is far from the best of times. Thank you, but I'm not sure what you could do aside from keep yourself out of trouble, especially given your present condition.

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[ohrosalita.livejournal.com]

It sounds like you're lucky not to have been lumbered with Eve.

And I know, believe me I'm becoming the expert at staying out've trouble. But my apartment comes with some very strong wards and a frog with a sword if you or Merry ever need an emergency bolthole.

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[onetruejustice.livejournal.com]

......Why this doctor would he want to harm you, Cain?

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[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

You might ask that of my father--he might know. Call it sibling rivalry, call it whatever you please, but he has hated me perhaps since I was born and seems to live to cause me torment.

Need I give any further reason?

[ooc: Cain doesn't know if Light's talked to Alexis at all, just as a side note here--and I thought maybe they had talked?]

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[onetruejustice.livejournal.com]

It doesn't look like I'll be inclined to ask him anything anytime soon. He's rather unsettling, isn't he?

[[ooc: Oooh, Light only talked to him once, long looong ago >D]]