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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 1, 2015 18:28:12 GMT

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we are the keepers of their destiny

Is it any wonder why princes and kings are clowns that caper in their sawdust rings?

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After that whole thing with the truth potion and Belle at his house, Gold had decided that he wouldn’t give that another try with the worry it might happen again. And so, Gold took a small portion of the luck potion with him, in a small little bottle and made his way towards the school. Perhaps he could visit Belle… No. No, she didn’t need to know anything that was going on here, especially with his progress with replicating magic in a nonmagical world. No, he would pretend he was never there.

And so, he made his way into the school, shortly after school ended, getting odd looks from some of the teachers that passed by. After all, they probably thought he was coming to collect rent early. He needn’t any excuse to be wherever he wanted. People just automatically assigned it to him. He found the door he was looking for and entered the classroom of the high school chemistry teacher, who, Gold remembered, had a degree that Gold never had (though it wasn’t that this guy would be better, Gold assured himself to prevent damage to ego). From what he remembered of their past lives? He was a bit crazy, and lived in the world that the scientist Frankenstein had lived in. All in all, Mr. Roth could possibly help.

“Ah, Mr. Roth. I think we can help each other.”

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 1, 2015 18:42:14 GMT

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Lysander was standing in a corner of the room, wiping off a high-standing part of his white board. The remnants of a formula were hastily erased through, leaving small portions here and there. He didn't hear the door open, but he definitely heard it close. Before he could turn, however, Gold's voice greeted him. Perhaps 'greeted' wasn't the right word; there was no greeting. It was always business with Gold. He needed something, and Lysander knew it. He turned slowly to face the man.

"Mr. Gold, to what do I owe the pleasure today?" Lysander's English accent was still very prominent, and he titled his head to the side so as to appear interested.

Lysander had never interacted too much with Gold. Sure, he owned everything under the sun, but Lysander paid his rent on time and never had much more than a few words with him. He knew, however, that whatever Gold wanted, he typically got.

He piqued an eyebrow at the the pawn shop keeper. He hadn't registered it until just then, but Gold said they could help each other. As far as Lysander knew, he didn't need help with anything. Unless Gold was offering him a raise.

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 1, 2015 18:54:46 GMT

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Gold grinned at the interest that the man showed. Well, at least he was smart and didn’t dismiss him right away like some of the people in town would. Heck, Moe French would yell for him to get out if he wasn’t collecting rent at the time, along with half the town. Most people hated him, and Gold didn’t care. He didn’t need them. But Lysander Roth could be a good asset. And Gold treated his assets well.

“I need your help.” Words he rarely said, but it tended to get the results he desired. “And I will pay generously.” He took out an envelope holding a couple thousand dollars and waved in front of him. He set it on a nearby desk and placed his hands on his cane like a gentleman. “Of course, only if you are interested.” Money was the best way to gain whatever he wanted from someone, and money was one thing he had a lot of, in this world and the last. Greed, need, want, all of them led back to the magic that was money.

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 1, 2015 19:01:00 GMT

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Perhaps it was because of his intelligence, but Lysander knew that whenever a large sum of money was set on the table, it was typically for something unsavory. He clenched his jaw a few times before he took a single step to his left, just within reach of the envelope. He used his index finger to open it enough to get a rough estimate of how much Gold was offering. Immediately, suspicion rose within him.

"That looks quite the sizable sum, Mr. Gold. I daresay whatever you're willing to pay that much for must be rather... delicate?"

Lysander had seen his fair share of crime movies. He understood what the game was. Granted, Gold was not the man he wanted to play this game with. Nor was he one that he wanted to anger.

"So be straight with me then, man. Because I won't murder." His face tried to relay a message of levity, but his eyes gave him away immediately. It was fear.

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 1, 2015 23:06:18 GMT

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Is it any wonder why princes and kings are clowns that caper in their sawdust rings?

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Gold grinned, chuckling at the thought that he wanted Roth to be a hitman. No, no. He wasn’t that sloppy. When it came to killing, he preferred to do it himself, and he preferred to torture and make them suffer rather than kill. It was much more fun to see their life snuffed away by his hand. To see the strongest beg for mercy. To see him as the victorious party. No, he wouldn’t let someone else take that away from him. He didn’t like getting his hands dirty unless it was something like that. But no, this wasn’t the case, not this time around.

“Don’t worry, dearie,” Gold began a devious look in his eyes, catching the fear from the teacher. Oh, this was so much better than anything else in the world. To hold this power over another, to cause the fear in another just from a simple visit, without even saying much. Oh yes, it was fantastic. And he almost didn’t want to give up this feeling.

But alas, it wouldn’t last forever, and Gold knew it. He came for business and that was what he was going to do. “All I want is for you to tell me how to replicate this.” He reached into his jacket and took out the small portion of the yellow luck potion he had sealed in a small little bottle. “You are a man of science, surely it would be no difficult task.”

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 1, 2015 23:53:58 GMT

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Lysander looked from Gold to the bottle and back. He stared for a moment, trying to discern the man's intentions. Surely, whatever was in the bottle meant a great deal to Gold, because if he was trying to replicate it, he needed it. He reached out a hand and held the bottle, turning it over, watching the liquid flow. It wasn't as viscous as he thought it would be, but it didn't seem like any type of fuel or explosive.

"You want me to... replicate it." Lysander's curiosity flared in him. As a man of science, he always hungered for knowledge. But he didn't want to handle anything poisonous... or worse. His eyes narrowed at Gold.

"I don't suppose you're going to tell me what it is, then? It could eliminate many steps in the process." Lysander wasn't hopeful for the answer, but he knew that he should ask.

He set the small bottle on the table next to him, but he didn't take his eyes off it. He felt uncomfortable standing so close to it, but he knew he needed to try. After all, the money should be sufficient.

"And whether I succeed or fail, this money is mine, yea?" He had to make sure.

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 2, 2015 2:29:10 GMT

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Is it any wonder why princes and kings are clowns that caper in their sawdust rings?

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Oh yeah, he was going to totally tell this guy exactly what the potion did. Because that would make a lot of sense to a man of science. Magic. Then again, he would probably just think he was kidding if he said that it was magic. Oh, that might work actually. He wouldn’t be lying, but Roth wouldn’t know that. That was the perfect sort of thing he liked to say. Truth but unable to believe it because it made no sense to him. Because he wanted to replicate it, after all. And he was spending a lot of money just to get it done.

“It’s magic. Drink it and you have good luck all day.” Because that was exactly what it was. Not like he could say that he was lying, not really. It was the truth, but Lysander wouldn’t believe it. It was quite amusing, everything really. The fear was still fresh in his eyes, the suspicion, and it was delicious.

“Of course. This is but a taste of what I can provide.” Gold nodded. “Succeed and you will receive much, much more.”

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 2, 2015 16:50:24 GMT

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Lysander stared blankly at Gold for a moment, processing what the man just told him. The liquid was a magic potion. After a moment though, Lysander's eyes narrowed. It would be just like Gold to lie to him and make jokes. Magic? Lysander was a man of science, and he knew that Gold knew it. He was flying in the face of Lysander's career, challenging him. He glared at Gold for just a moment longer before he swept the envelope full of money up and took the small vial of liquid.

"If you don't want to tell me, Gold, you don't have to. But don't lie to my face either. I'll take your job. I know where to find you when I am finished. Good day."

The tone of Lysander's voice suggested that was finished with the conversation, but he dawdled in the room for a bit longer. He walked over to the board and finished wiping off the rest of the equation. He couldn't get the burning curiosity out of his head though. He knew Gold hadn't left yet, but he couldn't bring himself to turn and ask. He could see Gold's face when he asked if Gold wanted him to murder someone, even though it wasn't a serious question. He knew Gold reveled in creating feelings of intimidation and fear, and asking the question burning inside him would only satisfy him that much more.

But then again, curiosity killed the cat. He spun around and nearly shouted at Gold.

"Is it dangerous?!" He needed to know. He had to.

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The Chemist [Lysander Roth] Sept 2, 2015 23:00:04 GMT

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we are the keepers of their destiny

Is it any wonder why princes and kings are clowns that caper in their sawdust rings?

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Oh this was too easy, Gold thought to himself, and it made him so very happy every little word, every little movement Roth made. He took such joy in being able to convince a man to do what he wanted, because he would end up getting what he needed in the end. And hopefully, this ‘man of science’ would be able to prove his worth and it might not be the last time Gold came to Roth for help such as this. Of course, he always paid generously, and he would throw Roth under a bus in an instant if it came down to such a thing.

Gold didn’t move when Roth dismissed him. No, he was waiting for – and there it was. It almost turned him on how much control he had over this man by a simple request. He drove him to worrying so much over what exactly he was requesting, and well, Gold quite enjoyed this almost as much as hearing the screams of someone as he beat them with a whip tearing out their back, or hearing the beg of mercy from even the strongest of people. This was more subtle, but just as powerful if not more.

Gold’s face twisted into a devious smile.

“As long as it doesn’t get in your blood stream.” Just a little more than what he had been dosed with the truth potion and he would’ve been dead. And actually, if this guy took a tiny taste, it might help speed things along.

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