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Well, you'd have to consider two things. First, Victorian London is different from 21st century london, so while the original Jekyll yearned to do some things like swear and drink alot, he can do those things in the future without anyone thinking less of him. Second, Jekyll is still a student, and isn't well known as he would be in his original timeline, so he gets to do certin stuff like playing the guitar.

As the story will progress, you will see that Jekyll has dark desires that not even 21st century will condone. So you see, his gentleman behavior is still intact in the essence that while he has a lot of attitude, he want to help people and has high moral standards.

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"ALRIGHT!"

Skinner looked at the door of Jekyll's study as his eccentric roommate finally agreed to drop what he's doing and accompany him to Lucy's party, after a good fifteen minutes of banging on the door.

Skinner heard the sound of several bolts and latches being slid out of place and unlocked, then heard the light being turned off and Jekyll pushed the door open.

The lights from the outside spilled slightly into Jekyll's private study, and Skinner could glimpse the inside of the study and see some things, a computer, a set of beakers and a cage with something inside.

"You can de-twist your knickers, I'm out." said Jekyll as he locked the door.

"Thanks, I will. Ready"
"Yeah, I'm ready."

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Skinner pulled up in a parking lot next to the Westnra's building, and he an the rest of the members of Ricevenom stepped out. At the same time, Dorian and Sybil were getting out of the first's BMW. And fifteen minutes earlier, Alan and Mahesh (Or Nemo as he will henceforth be known) had walked over to the building from a bus stop where they had gotten off.

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Dorian watched with fascination as Mina refilled the punch bowl, grinning to himself at her awkwardness. Then turned back to Sybil who was starring at an old framed picture of Lucy's mother with the late Sir Lawrence Olivier.

He had to get away from her, for a little while, if Basil with him right now, he could engage the gorgeous redhead in a conversation and woo her, But Basil was engaged for the night, so he had to come up with something.

"Excuse me, mate." said Skinner as he tapped Dorian on the shoulder, "Do you know Lucy or have seen her anywhere"
"No, sorry." said Dorian without giving him more than a glance.

A sudden idea suddenly occurred to him; he turned back to Skinner and asked, "Do you see that girl over there?"

Dorian was pointing at Sybil.

"Yeah, what about her"
"She's my girlfriend; I could use your help right now. You see, I'm interested in talking with the redhead right there, don't look"
"Hey, that's Mina! She'd know where Lucy is!"

Skinner walked towards Mina, completely ignoring Dorian, who had to look for someone else.

"Excuse me," he said as he stopped Jekyll, "Can I have a word"
"Sure, what about"
"There's is this girl I want to talk to, but I have my girlfriend with me and I need to get away from her"
"Alright"
"I need you to talk to her, hit on her even, she'll say no, of course"
"Of course? Why, do I have seven heads"
"I didn't mean it that way. I'll pay you."

"Pay me"
"Seven pounds, will it do?"

"You'll pay me seventy pounds to accost your girlfriend"
"Yes!" said Dorian as he reached for the money.
"Get away from me, you fruitcake!" said Jekyll as he walked away.

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Some young man approached Lucy as she stood grooving to music.

"Lucy"
"Hey, Arthur!" she said as she stepped away from the guy she was dancing with and took Arthur's arm to lead him away to somewhere more private.

Skinner watched as Lucy walked away with Arthur, slightly pissed, she had obviously gotten over him real quick. He looked into space with sadness.

"And I thought she was the one! How utterly cruel."

Skinner was like that for almost ten seconds. Then regained his cheerful disposition and smiled wide, "Good thing there are plenty of fish in the sea!"

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"Beautiful night isn't it?" said Jekyll awkwardly as he stood on the balcony with Mina who was oblivious to his existence.

"Sorry?" she asked.

"I was... ehh," said Jekyll then chuckled as he squeezed his eyes, "I think I just used a line that hasn't been in use since, what, 1912?"

Mina smiled at the sincerity of someone as awkward as her.

"Oh, keep trying, you can do it"
"Thanks. I'm Henry Jekyll"
"I know, I've seen you play, you're very good"
"That's good to know"
"I'm Wilhelmina, or Mina for short"
"Wilhelmina?" "Eh, it's a family name"
"'Nuff said, I was almost named Yancy"
"This conversation is going in an odd direction. So, Henry Jekyll, what is your major?"

"Medicine, you"
"Music, I was originally going to study chemistry but I changed my mind. Hey, do you live in Doyle all"
"No, I've got my own place on Stevenson street." said Jekyll, "Listen, are you seeing anyone at the moment"
"Well, no"
"Then you wouldn't find it inappropriate if I asked you ou-OWW AAA!"

Jekyll was it by a sudden migraine, which caused him to howl in pain as he clutched his temple.

"Are you alright?" asked Mina worriedly.

"Son of a bitch!" cursed Jekyll as is eyes clenched shut, "Motherf"
"Should I get some help"
"Sod off, Edward!" Jekyll barked, much to Minas puzzlement and fright, she started having serious doubt regarding Jekyll's sanity.

Dorian stepped onto the balcony, having convinced Skinner to accost Sybil, and saw what was going on and saw an opportunity which he intended to seize.

"Are you alright, Miss?" asked Dorian as he pulled her away.
"He.. There is something wrong with him, I think he needs help"
"I think he needs to stop lighting up"
"Lighting up? You mean"
"Yes, I saw him earlier smoking a roll of weed, god knows what else." said Dorian, lying through his teeth.

They were inside once again, she was able to clearly see is face, and wasn't applaud at what she saw.

"Did he hurt you?" asked Dorian, faking worry.
"I'm fine, he just stepped out; he didn't look high to me"
"I know, it's a shame people lack the decency to ravage their bodies with that venom in their own homes, disgusting. I'm Dorian Gray"
"Mina."

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"Are you alright, mate?"

Jekyll's migraines were fading; all that left was a slit dizziness. He looked up at the two young men, and saw a well built Englishman and an Indian of medium build.

"I'm fine." said Jekyll as he got up.

"Are you sure? You were talking to someone named Edward." said Nemo.
"Really, I'm fine."

"Cigi?" asked Alan as he offered him a cigarette.
"No, thanks. I think I'll just hang here till my flat mate decides to leave"
"Mind if we join you? There isn't much lady action going on in there." said Alan.
"Bare in mid, this guy has just gotten out of the army." said Nemo jokingly.
"Suit yourselves." said Jekyll as he sat on the wooden bench.

"He's Alan Quatermain, I'm Mahesh Dakkar, you can call me Nemo." said Nemo as he sat down next to him.
"Henry Jekyll. Did you see a girl with red hair nearby"
"Yeah, there was a siren red-headed damsel in distress being rescued from you by Sir Dorian." said Nemo sardonically.
"Who?" asked Alan.
"Dorian Gray, I've talked with him a few times before in Gull, he's a real fop. By now, he's pouring his sweat poison into that girl's ear"
"Bugger," said Jekyll with a sigh, "I've been dieing to get to know her, then just as I'm about to ask her out, I go into one of my episodes"
"Episodes"
"It's my business, really"
"Nuff said." said Alan, "Look, Henry, It's not too bad. You've made a fool out of yourself, so what? You'll get over her, or after two months at Gull and she'll realize there is a lot worse than guys with mind numbing headaches who bicker with invisible Edwards"
"Here's to hoping."

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Mina scribbled down her phone number on a piece of paper, her cheeks reddened by a slight blush as she couldn't hide her excitement about being asked out by the charming and utterly handsome Dorian.

"Thanks," said Dorian, "I'll call you soon"
"I'll be waiting."

Dorian then went to where Sybil and Skinner were standing, and signaled for Skinner to leave.

"Alright, if you say no, then it's no." said Skinner as he walked away.
"I've been saying no for ten minutes"
"Whatever, love."