Introducing: Mercutio

[bymyheelies]

Mercutio is lying on a very plush couch. It is not where he was, that is clear enough. This is nothing like a tavern, certainly nothing at all like Verona. Even the lights are strange-looking, not flickering or dancing like flame. Is it some kind of faerie-land? Without doubt, it is not any sort of heaven or hell he has read of, though he knows well he should be dead. The lingering blood on his extremely thin, gauzy shirt is proof enough of that. Strangely, he is no longer bleeding, but that only makes it easier to rise from his bed and proceed to look about the room.

Eventually, he makes his way through the house, poking in various rooms until he finds his way to the main foyer. He opens the door and stands in the entrance, examining the gardens and forest beyond; before deciding that it is unreasonably cold outside. There's more proof, then, that this is not Verona, it had been the middle of summer when he had been fighting Tybalt. He shrugs, and proceeds to rifle through the papers at the table, not exactly reading or retaining anything on them. Clearly there are inhabitants, but he hasn't seen any of them yet. A queer faerie-land, indeed.

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[bymyheelies]

He considers this politely for a moment. "'Tis a derivation of the god Mercury, as I am told," he finally says, somewhat amused. "Wherefore? Hast thou read of me?" Dionysus has, unfortunately, already made him aware of the play. It was a little unsettling.

[vineleaves]

"I don't think anything in my closet is going to fit," Not unless Mercutio wants to wear one of Dionysus' togas, but he rather gets the feeling that isn't the preferred style for this kid. "But maybe we'll get lucky and find a room already full of things in your size."

[summerdude]

"Dude, I'm always saying that," says Magnus, who isn't, but who gets the feeling behind it.

[sorrowandsorrow]

Oh, are we doing this now? We're just telling the fictional people that they're fictional? Janet doesn't roll her eyes, since that's not Mercutio's fault, but she thinks about it. "Yep, I've read of you. Nice death speech, by the way."

[bymyheelies]

"Ah! 'Tis true." He pauses for half a moment, before remembering himself and offers a bow. "I am Mercutio."

[futaille]

"Ah, of course. Grantaire. It's a pleasure."

[bymyheelies]

He shrugs. He would like a tour, but he can just as easily give himself one by wandering about, once he's more settled. "Nay, I am well, thank you. 'Tis most kind of you."

[bymyheelies]

"Ay, sir, I came the worse in a duel. 'Twas for the honor of my friend, fool though he be."

[bymyheelies]

He's not certain what the 'babe dimension' is, but from context clues, he does feel like he would agree with Gideon's statement. "Ah," he says, pleased. "Excellent. How camest thou by the sword?" Because it is truly impressive.

[kadewest]

"If you say so," says Kade. He hesitates for a moment, then says, "I live in the attic. So far, the only one here. You can't miss it. So if you need anything--clothes or clothing repairs--" he nods at the bloody slash on Mercutio's shirt. "--or just someone to talk to about ending up here... my door is open."

[bymyheelies]

"O, the sort to cheer a man who languishes in a desert of desire for an unfeeling oasis." There's a beat. "Tho' he did quit his sorrow soon enough." It was not, however, on the advice of Mercutio, but he doesn't know that.

[bymyheelies]

He finally raises his head from the crumbs of the sandwich, and gives Dionysus another dubious look. "Ay. I am not meant for the guise of the Romans."

[bymyheelies]

She's more than welcome to roll her eyes at Dionysus, if she wishes. Mercutio was certainly unsettled, having his last words spouted back at him by someone who wasn't even there. This is --still odd, but a little easier to accept, and he gives her a brief nod. It does seem odd to say 'thank you' to that, but it would also be rude to not acknowledge it. "'Twas truth. Both Capulets and Montagues are fools."

[vineleaves]

"That was fast." He rolls his eyes. "If you're done eating we can go look for a room for you."

[new_inglewoodblues]

"An thou touch me again thou wilt find I have thorns enough to scratch thee."

[ninth_cavalier]

"Found it in a sepulchre," says Gideon, cheerfully. "Why, you want one?"

[temnota]

Ah, duels. Aleksander was no stranger to such things - he'd fought a few in his youth and had broken up his fair share at the Little Palace precisely to prevent such unnecessary death.

"I am sorry," he said softly. "Do you need help? I am no Healer but I know a little of medicine."

[ravkanwitch]

"Quit does... not sound good for a lovelorn friend," Nina says, after a pause.

[bymyheelies]

"'Tis strange, thou speakest freely of such things," he says, off-handedly. "Is it so common, here?"

[sagramore]

"Aye, it is common. It took me by surprise, too. It didn't follow from my experiences in the world I came from, but here-- it doesn't seem anyone looks askance at a person having a ridiculous number of lovers of any sex."

[bymyheelies]

"Thou'rt certainly better company than I was last in; aside from a small few."

[futaille]

"Oh, there's an abundance of good company here, so you should have more than your fill."

[bymyheelies]

He laughs and touches his side, half-reflexively. "Art thou worms' meat as well, at home?"

[bymyheelies]

He gives Kade another smile and a grateful nod. "Ay, of course. You've my thanks, again."

[bymyheelies]

"Ay! Lead on, sir god." He finishes his water as well and stands, waiting for Dionysus to lead the way.