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What's the matter Henry? Afraid to let loose?

I might join you, though I'll be having gin myself.

My oldest friend is calling on me today. We.. haven't spoken since Edward's "suicide" before he escaped to France.

Ah, so you've got a tough night ahead you then. I hope this friend hasn't become a enemy by any chance.

...I certainly hope not.

~~He is about the only person I can call a friend. Not sure how many of even the League I can say that about.~~

You know where we are if you needs us, right? I'm at the Pike, Mina's probably home and Nemo...well, Nemo's probably 100 feet right about now so I doubt he's of much use.

Then again, if things get tangly, you've always got Hyde on your side.
~~At least I think he's on your side~~

I know Sawyer's in Africa. Helping to rebuild the club that got destroyed to get Allan. I actually have the information needed to send a telegraph to the Nautilus.

Hyde is only on my side if he gets to kill something. If it's anything else... no. However, he was smiling a faint bit at the statement.

I didn't know Tom was in Africa. I was wondering about him.

He decided not to go back to the States yet. Something about not wanting to hear his aunt fuss over him, I believe he said.

I think he's half hoping that there will be some need to recall the League together.

I'm with him. I wouldn't mind a reason to get back into action. Stealing's just not giving me the same thrills.

You should have seen if the captain needed another pair of hands on the Nautilus.

I would imagine there's rarely a dull day there.

Yeah, but that would mean getting my hands dirty. I was thinking more along the line of spying, explosions, collapsing cities...wait, that last thing would be a bad thing.

Oh well. Doubt Nemo would want me under foot anyhow. I don't think he likes me wander around his ship naked.

He couldn't help but chuckle. Yes, the last one is bad. Also, collapsing fortresses while our side is still inside tends to be bad too.

..Very true. And you don't seem the type to like rules, which Nemo would no doubt enforce.

I WANT SHERRY!

It is a wonderful drink.

Ah, you have excellent taste in drinks, Doctor.

...
As I have heard, Mr. Quatermain would rather disagree.

~~Three of you still alive.. Just the blow my nerves need.~~

Now, now, Doctor, there is nothing to be nervous about!

Oh yes--I trekked to Translyvania just this last week and met this most delightful chap. Says he knows Miss Mina quite well. Perhaps I should introduce you all.

Well, with any luck, this "delightful chap" will decide that you and your lieutenant ~~and possibly Mr. Gray if we are lucky~~ would make excellent meals.

It seemed, for just a moment, that Hyde had been brought to the surface without a transformation. A bit of backbone, a bit cold.