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Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Unfortunately Mercury didn’t have a mask for mind reading. He could have one of his masks delve into her mind, and see what Eddie wanted to show. But, seeing as she hated the thought of ever wearing one again he didn’t even think of proposing that. ”Drink some water Eddie, before you get dehydrated.“
He was happy to see the food soon came. But, ignored it after hearing something went inside of Eddie. He then asked Warlord if this was true as Eddie, and he had been as one for a short period of time. So if anyone knew it may have been him. But, the knuckle head was so worried about him that he hadn’t been really paying Eddie much attention. ”Dammit… I wish I could see for myself if that were true.“ He was rubbing his chin trying to think of what to do. He cursed deeply, and shook his head before starting to eat thinking a bit of food would help him think. Though the thought he came up with frustrated him to now end. But, there was no way around it.
”I hate the thought of proposing this, I wouldn’t if it wasn’t necessary. But, would you be open to wearing Magi? She’d be able to give me all I need the memory of the event, and peek at your soul.“

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Mercury eyed Eddie for a bit, and sighed deeply. ”You know if you want to hide something. It’s better to act casual you know that right?“ He smiled at her, and leaned back in his seat propping his arm on the booth back. He asked for a refill of water as he was parched. He didn’t say anything until the waiter refilled the beverages, and Mercury ordered a rum, and coke.
”Demon’s can give any sort of powers. But, the way they do it is by leaving a part of themselves inside the person's body. Usually something of substance so unless you drank blood, or ate a bit of their flesh your fine sweet cheeks.“ When the rum, and coke came back he gave it to Eddie. Then drank his water slowly sighing in content. ”Leave the pitcher please… Thanks.“ The waiter was all too glad to leave the full pitcher of water on the table.
Mercury looked Eddie in the eyes he could read her pretty easily. Well it’s not like it was hard to begin with. ”Look Eddie, if it’s about your powers. It’s possible they were awaken from a traumatic experience. Powers can sometimes just be a part of a person naturally, dormant. Until something triggers them to awaken.“

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Mercury wanted to ask why Eddie wanted to know. But, he trusted her to tell him in her own as he can’t make her do anything she doesn’t want to. ”What I know is that ghosts are incorporeal beings that can either be a person’s soul, or negative feelings that stain an area. They are awful things, and can do any sort of things. But, usually they are seeking to just cause pain and death because of how much they suffer. Demons on the other hand, they only interact with humans unless contracted or seeking to fulfill a personal goal. It can at times involve giving certain human individual powers in order to use them as a puppet. Pray you never run into one of those nightmares. As once you’re in the palm of their hand they never let go. Everything in your life becomes something they planned, and will kill anyone they view as a threat to their aims.“ He rubbed his neck as it was aching.
He decided to go for the chicken parm, and garlic cheese bread appetizer. That was always good stuff, and filled him up.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Mercury followed Eddie smiling when she took his hand in hers. He saw the little Italian Bistro, and the scents from their made his mouth salivate a little.
"Can you tell me anything you might know about... Lizzie Borden?"
He looked at Eddie curiously that name didn’t sound all that familiar to him. ”I’m sorry Eddie, but I don’t. I’ve never come to the America’s before now. So I’m afraid I can’t talk about anyone specific. But, I can tell you a great deal about ghosts, and demons. I’ve run into my fair share over my twenty some years of life. Especially since I am a spirit. We tend to gravitate one another like magnets. Especially if you’re a wanderer like I am.“
When they got to the bistro they were seated as they just barely managed to squeak in. They were given menus, and Mercury proceeded to peruse.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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"Do you think we could...skip the police and the ambulances?"
Mercury just couldn’t say no to Eddie’s puppy dog eyes. So he grabbed her picking her up into his arms. Then took off fast getting off the boat, and was moving with insane agility and speed to get far away from the ambulance, and police. ”I’ll tell you what I can about ghosts once we’re at a nice resturant. Like we agreed, a small cafe? Is that alright?“

He soon came to a stop at a small quiet suburb part of New york. He set Eddie down, and bent over panting. He raised a finger for Eddie to give him a second. Then soon was upright, and bent his back to take in some big breaths of air. ”Alright, know anywhere good to eat? I sorta wretched everything in my stomach a bit ago.“ He then burst into laughter as he rubbed the back of his head.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Mercury laughed, and he gently pulled back to dry his eyes. ”Yeah, I think I’d be delicious.“ He watched Eddie kick Warlord, and laughed. ”Asshole deserved it. Just don’t shatter him alright? Masks are very hard to replace… I think. I don’t really know for suresey.“ He was so happy, but he knew Eddie had been tense about something. Just he didn’t know what, and she seemed a lot better so whatever it was must’ve passed.
They soon pulled up to the docks, and were met with the sounds of ambulance, and police sirens. Mercury quickly switched out Magi for Sly again, and put her and warlord back on their places on his belt. Before taking that nerdy white guy form again. So the first responders wouldn’t be confused.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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"Mercury!"
He heard his name being called out to him, but it felt so distant. Then he felt the presence there before him her warmth, and began to focus in on her. The kiss on his forehead brought his head up to look at her in the eyes. He looked so tired as if fighting something inside him. "I like you." Those words, those three little words strung together made his heart sing with joy. He dropped Warlord, and wrapped his arms around Eddie in a hug he was shaking. ”I like you too Edwina.“ He nestled his face into the side of her head gently. ”God do I like you a lot.“ He was so elated that the pain, and misery was pushed far away.
”Please, never think I’d hurt you again. You’re my light, and the Darkness cannot be without the light. You’re my candle Edwina, and if you go out I’ll be alone in the darkness… I don’t want to be alone, never again.“ He held her gently, but still tight enough that he knew she was actually there.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Mercury was in a great deal of pain his head leaning back as the masks voices started buzzing in his mind. Telling him to go back to Eddie, but he refused. Clearly she was terrified of him, and he didn’t want to scare her anymore. To be another bad memory, and the first time in a very long time he shed a few tears. He loved Eddie, and it felt like she’d just torn out his heart and did the samba on it. She actually thought he’d hurt her, turn her into a mask. He set a hand to his face anger began coursing through him, and he grabbed Warlord with such hate.

Dear god did he want to smash him right then. But, he refrained as Warlord was his family. Even if it was all the masks fault for Eddie truly believing Mercury would hurt her. He loved her, and would sooner stand in the bright sun than let her get even a sunburn. He held Warlord with both hands, and hung his head shaking it as more sparks came off him tremble with a mix of sadness, and agony.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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Mercury looked at Eddie, and shook his head at her. ”You don’t need to worry about that ever again. I’m never going to leave you with one of my masks again.“ He tensed up in pain as visible sparks of electricity came off his body, and he let out a soft gasping of pain. He shook his head, but didn’t look at Eddie.

When the boat came Mercury boarded the ship. Then helped with getting Eddie aboard, but soon retreated back from her. ”May not be narwhals, but it is pretty fortunate that a boat found us. Though too bad about my snacks, and passport… Along with that 20k I had. I don’t believe that survived the plane.“ Though thankfully he still had his wallet on him with several credit cards, and an fake license. He looked into Eddie’s eyes they were filled with hurt emotions. When the crew left them alone to grab blankets, and something hot for them to drink Mercury spoke again. ”I’m gonna go rest elsewhere. Because clearly you’re afraid I’ll make you into a mask. That I’d actually hurt you, don’t want you being uncomfortable now do we? You’ve had quite the traumatic experience.“ He then walked away from Eddie finding a seat where he started shaking.

Powerbound: The story of Edwina, and Mercury

@Morose

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"So um...Are all of these masks...people? Please don't make me into a mask...I'd really like to be sent down a river in a fiery canoe when I die." Mercury chuckled shaking his head at Eddie. ”Yes all of my masks I were once people. Don’t worry I can’t make you into a mask. At least I do not believe so. The first day of my life Sly, Magi, and Warlord wanted to keep living through that. I believe that’s what made them turn into masks. I’m just not entirely sure. So I’ll try to make sure you have that viking funeral you want alright Lucy?“ Mercury smiled at her with a soft warm affection, but there was slight pain. As Eddie thought he’d seek to do her any sort of harm. It actually felt like she’d just blasted him with a ray of condensed light to the heart.
So for a very long while Mercury didn’t say a word.