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tampered2007-01-14 09:42 pm
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Log: Complete [Backdated]
When; January 11, Afternoon
Rating; PG-13
Characters; Arthur Hellsing [![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
arthurhellsing], Integral Hellsing [steeldame], Alucard [thekingofpain] and D [favored_son]
Summary; The Hellsings get together to discuss some plans for the future.
Log;
It was about time they met in person, Integral, Alucard and Arthur. After all this time, they would come face to face and at once. Never had the three been in the same room. Inclining his head, he waited behind Integral's chair and a step to the right at the cafe, in a private room. He was curious, he had to admit and a bit wistful at Arthur being back. Those had been good times. But now, now were better times. Integral, and a son.
Admittedly Arthur felt a bit awkward sitting before Integral and Alucard especially in view of the past. A past he hoped that he would not have to go into detail about with his daughter anytime soon. Though it was good to see Alucard again, he was especially happy to see his grown up daughter. He had wanted so badly to see her grow up and to guide her but death had robbed him of that chance. For everything that was wrong with the City this reunion was at least partly a blessing even if there was a rift with Walter.
"It is good to finally see you in person Integral," he said, a small smile forming over his face.
It was decidedly awkward to meet her long dead father, but nonetheless she was grateful for the chance. The circumstances could be better but Integral Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing would not lower herself to complain about her life.
"Greetings, father," Integral said, half affectionately, half business-like. She fished up a silver disc from her coat and offered it to him.
"This contains a summary of the situation with Millennium in the last attack, profile of two notable members: Seras Victoria and Pip Bernadotte," she paused, continuing to explain.
"There is a special folder with my findings about the cult and selection of allies. The password to access it is D's full name."
She reclined over the chair and looked up at Alucard for reassurance. "Tell me, how are you and Walter faring?" Casual conversation. Trivial subjects, she recalled that. But would not ask about the weather!
Alucard inclined his head down at her as she looked up, giving a half smile, showing one, cat curved fang in an expression of affection. His hand was on the back of her chair, fingers barely brushing her suit-clad shoulder. "You do remember D's full name, don't you, old man?" And tilted his head back. Then fell silent, allowing Arthur to answer his daughter's questions.
Arthur gave a half glare at Alucard's barb on his memory. "Yes, I think I am capable of remembering the tremendously long name that was bestowed upon the boy," Arthur replied sarcastically, taking the disc and placing it inside his jacket. "Thank you for the data, my dear. I am currently still compiling the information I have gathered so far but as soon as that is done I shall forward you the data."
"As for my well-being I am doing well. However Walter not so much. I will be stepping up my efforts to find some help for him before he and his friend run off on another killing spree," he admitted, his expression slightly thoughtful.
Integral sighed, taking a cigar from the box in her right pocket. She did not smoke it, instead played with the cigarillo by holding the extremes with her two hands. She closed her eyes then asked:
"Have you considered sealing Walter?" she asked. "It may look drastic but if he continues unleashed he will hurt himself and others at this rate." It pained her to admit that but if they had no other choice...
"Sealing him away while this mad could make things worse," Alucard pointed out. After all, he had the experience on the other side of the sealing. Then inclined his head, "But if the master thinks it is best..." He, after all, deferred to Integral's opinion. She was the husband.
Arthur sighed, the idea of sealing Walter had fleetingly gone through his mind but that would also end up making Walter a servant to him again. It was far too easy for both Arthur and Walter to fall into the Master/Servant roles again.
"It did cross my mind but I am not sure that would be a good idea either. Sealing him would mean binding him to either you or I and as Alucard has said his current state of mind could pose a problem. He could fight off the seal and be even more lost to us. Though sometimes I get the impression he still thinks of me as his Master and I am certain that has to do with his madness growing," he sighed again.
D had been delayed by seeing to a faulty mechanism in one of his horse's implants, but now regarded the cafe with skepticism as he paused outside. It still felt strange to him to be around his parents so much, and to see them as they had been before his birth. It felt even stranger to have contact with his grandfather, whom he had previously only known through his mother's stories. That he was now meeting with all three of them in a cafe was quite possibly one the oddest turns his long life could have taken. With a minute shake of his head, D stepped inside and swiftly located the room where his family was having their discussion--about Walter, it seemed. Though D knew that his father could sense him, the dhampir raised his hand and rapped lightly on the door for politeness' sake.
Her grip on the cigars tightened at the responses. She loathed to feel impotent when expressing her opinions nor she believed Walter could be saved without the need of a restriction, willing or not. It wasn't because Walter was weak but because he was a vampire and, even against his best wishes, the idea of free will was linked to the humanity he lacked. A vampire moved by feelings, impulses, whims but not true choices and the only way to infuse humanity in lost cases was to borrow it.
"If you think so," replied Integral dryly, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings. Spies could be everywhere. But the sight of her would be son brightened her gloomy demeanor. "D."
Speaking his real name in public was not wise. "Come and sit by us. We need your opinion in this subject." She accepted the dhampir as an equal to her father and herself: a Hellsing.
Lax child, no sense of propriety. The child had stopped to fix his horse instead of coming straightaway to the meeting. "Here," Alucard replied gesturing to the chair that formed a triangle between Integral and Arthur. He, himself, did not sit. He was not a human. He was not on their level. Though he loved Integral, he was but a vampire and a servant.
Arthur smiled at the appearance of his grandson. "Hello D," he replied inclining his head toward the young man. "Another opinion on this particular matter is always welcomed," he added simply.
No doubt D had probably had to deal with all types of creatures over his impressive life span even if Arthur did feel incline to treat him like a young lad; a grandfather's prerogative after all.
The dhampir inclined his head to his parents and grandfather before he accepted the seat his father has indicated. Though he picked up on his father's disapproval of the delay, D said nothing. The animal had needed immediate care; that was all there was to it. After a moment's silence, D's gaze moved to meet his grandfather's. "My business is not to subdue vampires," he said in a quiet voice that nevertheless held the edge of unyielding professionalism. "Unless the undead yield of their own choosing, then the situation becomes fatal, either for the Nobility or the humans in their district."
"He is right, father," Integral said, leaving the cigar on the table. As much it hurt her admitted that, someone had to be reasonable and not allow feelings cloud their judgements. "Walter would not want to be a threat," she reminded him - them. "And he's our responsibility now, even if he acts as if he were independent." As much the butler would love to sever attachments, it was not as easy as it seemed. "Don't remember our mission, father. Walter is also a vampire."
"Perhaps you should disclose this to him, the need for him to become a servant," Alucard replied. "He might agree. And. . Arthur, of course, you both are dead, you and Walter. If he stayed. . if he stayed with you. . then perhaps he would regain himself." It still hurt, not the lack of sexual relationship, but the fact that they used to be friends. And now, Walter sought his death.
"I know Walter is a vampire but he has already been killed in this City and he is still 'alive' so clearly killing him is not an option that will work for more than a few minutes. If we did kill him would it even heal his mind or would he come back even worse than before?" Arthur first responded to his daughter. He had not forgotten the first order of business for the Hellsing Organisation even if Walter was someone dear to him.
"Alucard..." Arthur said looking up toward his former servant. "Some days I catch him slipping and calling me Master. It's especially hard with me wearing this face and him wearing that face. I think his mind would love to return to his glory days so to speak. I am mostly worried that he might lose himself entirely in the past. While the threat would be contained he would forget all else that was ever important to him," Arthur said, turning his gaze back to Integral. "Dearest, he could very well forget that you ever existed," he added solemnly.
"I am afraid," D added in his own, calm voice, "that there is little useful advice I can offer. If this were the Frontier or the Capitol, I would be forced to eliminate him, whether or not a contract had been issued."
"We can't afford a possible threat to the peace with Millennium and that cult as constant hazards." Her teeth grinded, Walter cared so much for her that he had betrayed her trust. If that was the case, it better he did not remember. But that bitterness was not spoken aloud, instead she let go a sigh. "As long he's contained and able to keep his sanity, my existence or not aren't that important."
"Perhaps it would be best," Alucard replied, "To reset his mind. Allow him to think that he was turned and locked away. Reintroduce him. That would not only shirk the brainwashing, but allow him to restart his relationship with Integral." Then inclined his head, looking down at his master, "It would be hard for you, I imagine." Then paused. "But we could keep him from betraying us. Could manage him. And. . he and Arthur would stay together."
This again...he really did not like that idea. It just did not feel right to muck about with a person's mind like that. Erasing a memory here or there but an entire existence that was rather harsh. Though he knew Walter was a threat to himself and others if left unchecked.
"Before we think of making such a decision allow me the chance to find a healer or a psychic within this City that may be able to help calm his mind. If we must seal him I would rather he not lose everything if it can be avoided," Arthur said frankly. "I can make some inquiries today and see what comes of it. Will you all give me that chance?"
D crossed his arms over his chest. The casual way he leaned back in his chair, legs crossed before him at the ankle, did nothing to disguise the lean, predatory lines of his body. "I have already given my promise that I will not interfere with Walter unless it becomes necessary."
"Then we are back to the problem of reversing the brain washing," Alucard replied. "And trusting in the powers of some healer." Then frowned, gazing down at the table for a moment. "I shall not act until the master orders it, of course."
"If there is another avenue to restore him without having to reset him I would like the chance to pursue it. That is all I ask. If he gets worse before I can find help then we have your idea to fall back on. I think I am being reasonable in my request," Arthur said in his defense.
"I don't wish him reset," Integral spoke after of pondering the subject for a long time. Not only that option was unpredictable, selfish and frankly dangerous but also would not change the emotional state Walter was suffering. Subconscious impressions would survive. She glanced at Alucard first then and finally her father. "There has been enough attempts of mind control or lobotomy. If any application must be taken place it shall be a seal, in dire circumstances if he loses control of himself. Such seal will be hypothetically removed when he gets better. That is the only option I see viable in case of extreme violence. Father, I trust on your discretion and your confidant nature with Walter."
"Yes, Master," Alucard replied, twining a lock of her golden hair around his finger. Though his digit bore a glove, he could feel the warm weight of her hair through it. He would obey.
Arthur nodded. "Then it is agreed, I will attempt to find him help for his mind but the option of the seal will be our safeguard."
Rating; PG-13
Characters; Arthur Hellsing [
arthurhellsing], Integral Hellsing [steeldame], Alucard [thekingofpain] and D [favored_son]Summary; The Hellsings get together to discuss some plans for the future.
Log;
It was about time they met in person, Integral, Alucard and Arthur. After all this time, they would come face to face and at once. Never had the three been in the same room. Inclining his head, he waited behind Integral's chair and a step to the right at the cafe, in a private room. He was curious, he had to admit and a bit wistful at Arthur being back. Those had been good times. But now, now were better times. Integral, and a son.
Admittedly Arthur felt a bit awkward sitting before Integral and Alucard especially in view of the past. A past he hoped that he would not have to go into detail about with his daughter anytime soon. Though it was good to see Alucard again, he was especially happy to see his grown up daughter. He had wanted so badly to see her grow up and to guide her but death had robbed him of that chance. For everything that was wrong with the City this reunion was at least partly a blessing even if there was a rift with Walter.
"It is good to finally see you in person Integral," he said, a small smile forming over his face.
It was decidedly awkward to meet her long dead father, but nonetheless she was grateful for the chance. The circumstances could be better but Integral Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing would not lower herself to complain about her life.
"Greetings, father," Integral said, half affectionately, half business-like. She fished up a silver disc from her coat and offered it to him.
"This contains a summary of the situation with Millennium in the last attack, profile of two notable members: Seras Victoria and Pip Bernadotte," she paused, continuing to explain.
"There is a special folder with my findings about the cult and selection of allies. The password to access it is D's full name."
She reclined over the chair and looked up at Alucard for reassurance. "Tell me, how are you and Walter faring?" Casual conversation. Trivial subjects, she recalled that. But would not ask about the weather!
Alucard inclined his head down at her as she looked up, giving a half smile, showing one, cat curved fang in an expression of affection. His hand was on the back of her chair, fingers barely brushing her suit-clad shoulder. "You do remember D's full name, don't you, old man?" And tilted his head back. Then fell silent, allowing Arthur to answer his daughter's questions.
Arthur gave a half glare at Alucard's barb on his memory. "Yes, I think I am capable of remembering the tremendously long name that was bestowed upon the boy," Arthur replied sarcastically, taking the disc and placing it inside his jacket. "Thank you for the data, my dear. I am currently still compiling the information I have gathered so far but as soon as that is done I shall forward you the data."
"As for my well-being I am doing well. However Walter not so much. I will be stepping up my efforts to find some help for him before he and his friend run off on another killing spree," he admitted, his expression slightly thoughtful.
Integral sighed, taking a cigar from the box in her right pocket. She did not smoke it, instead played with the cigarillo by holding the extremes with her two hands. She closed her eyes then asked:
"Have you considered sealing Walter?" she asked. "It may look drastic but if he continues unleashed he will hurt himself and others at this rate." It pained her to admit that but if they had no other choice...
"Sealing him away while this mad could make things worse," Alucard pointed out. After all, he had the experience on the other side of the sealing. Then inclined his head, "But if the master thinks it is best..." He, after all, deferred to Integral's opinion. She was the husband.
Arthur sighed, the idea of sealing Walter had fleetingly gone through his mind but that would also end up making Walter a servant to him again. It was far too easy for both Arthur and Walter to fall into the Master/Servant roles again.
"It did cross my mind but I am not sure that would be a good idea either. Sealing him would mean binding him to either you or I and as Alucard has said his current state of mind could pose a problem. He could fight off the seal and be even more lost to us. Though sometimes I get the impression he still thinks of me as his Master and I am certain that has to do with his madness growing," he sighed again.
D had been delayed by seeing to a faulty mechanism in one of his horse's implants, but now regarded the cafe with skepticism as he paused outside. It still felt strange to him to be around his parents so much, and to see them as they had been before his birth. It felt even stranger to have contact with his grandfather, whom he had previously only known through his mother's stories. That he was now meeting with all three of them in a cafe was quite possibly one the oddest turns his long life could have taken. With a minute shake of his head, D stepped inside and swiftly located the room where his family was having their discussion--about Walter, it seemed. Though D knew that his father could sense him, the dhampir raised his hand and rapped lightly on the door for politeness' sake.
Her grip on the cigars tightened at the responses. She loathed to feel impotent when expressing her opinions nor she believed Walter could be saved without the need of a restriction, willing or not. It wasn't because Walter was weak but because he was a vampire and, even against his best wishes, the idea of free will was linked to the humanity he lacked. A vampire moved by feelings, impulses, whims but not true choices and the only way to infuse humanity in lost cases was to borrow it.
"If you think so," replied Integral dryly, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings. Spies could be everywhere. But the sight of her would be son brightened her gloomy demeanor. "D."
Speaking his real name in public was not wise. "Come and sit by us. We need your opinion in this subject." She accepted the dhampir as an equal to her father and herself: a Hellsing.
Lax child, no sense of propriety. The child had stopped to fix his horse instead of coming straightaway to the meeting. "Here," Alucard replied gesturing to the chair that formed a triangle between Integral and Arthur. He, himself, did not sit. He was not a human. He was not on their level. Though he loved Integral, he was but a vampire and a servant.
Arthur smiled at the appearance of his grandson. "Hello D," he replied inclining his head toward the young man. "Another opinion on this particular matter is always welcomed," he added simply.
No doubt D had probably had to deal with all types of creatures over his impressive life span even if Arthur did feel incline to treat him like a young lad; a grandfather's prerogative after all.
The dhampir inclined his head to his parents and grandfather before he accepted the seat his father has indicated. Though he picked up on his father's disapproval of the delay, D said nothing. The animal had needed immediate care; that was all there was to it. After a moment's silence, D's gaze moved to meet his grandfather's. "My business is not to subdue vampires," he said in a quiet voice that nevertheless held the edge of unyielding professionalism. "Unless the undead yield of their own choosing, then the situation becomes fatal, either for the Nobility or the humans in their district."
"He is right, father," Integral said, leaving the cigar on the table. As much it hurt her admitted that, someone had to be reasonable and not allow feelings cloud their judgements. "Walter would not want to be a threat," she reminded him - them. "And he's our responsibility now, even if he acts as if he were independent." As much the butler would love to sever attachments, it was not as easy as it seemed. "Don't remember our mission, father. Walter is also a vampire."
"Perhaps you should disclose this to him, the need for him to become a servant," Alucard replied. "He might agree. And. . Arthur, of course, you both are dead, you and Walter. If he stayed. . if he stayed with you. . then perhaps he would regain himself." It still hurt, not the lack of sexual relationship, but the fact that they used to be friends. And now, Walter sought his death.
"I know Walter is a vampire but he has already been killed in this City and he is still 'alive' so clearly killing him is not an option that will work for more than a few minutes. If we did kill him would it even heal his mind or would he come back even worse than before?" Arthur first responded to his daughter. He had not forgotten the first order of business for the Hellsing Organisation even if Walter was someone dear to him.
"Alucard..." Arthur said looking up toward his former servant. "Some days I catch him slipping and calling me Master. It's especially hard with me wearing this face and him wearing that face. I think his mind would love to return to his glory days so to speak. I am mostly worried that he might lose himself entirely in the past. While the threat would be contained he would forget all else that was ever important to him," Arthur said, turning his gaze back to Integral. "Dearest, he could very well forget that you ever existed," he added solemnly.
"I am afraid," D added in his own, calm voice, "that there is little useful advice I can offer. If this were the Frontier or the Capitol, I would be forced to eliminate him, whether or not a contract had been issued."
"We can't afford a possible threat to the peace with Millennium and that cult as constant hazards." Her teeth grinded, Walter cared so much for her that he had betrayed her trust. If that was the case, it better he did not remember. But that bitterness was not spoken aloud, instead she let go a sigh. "As long he's contained and able to keep his sanity, my existence or not aren't that important."
"Perhaps it would be best," Alucard replied, "To reset his mind. Allow him to think that he was turned and locked away. Reintroduce him. That would not only shirk the brainwashing, but allow him to restart his relationship with Integral." Then inclined his head, looking down at his master, "It would be hard for you, I imagine." Then paused. "But we could keep him from betraying us. Could manage him. And. . he and Arthur would stay together."
This again...he really did not like that idea. It just did not feel right to muck about with a person's mind like that. Erasing a memory here or there but an entire existence that was rather harsh. Though he knew Walter was a threat to himself and others if left unchecked.
"Before we think of making such a decision allow me the chance to find a healer or a psychic within this City that may be able to help calm his mind. If we must seal him I would rather he not lose everything if it can be avoided," Arthur said frankly. "I can make some inquiries today and see what comes of it. Will you all give me that chance?"
D crossed his arms over his chest. The casual way he leaned back in his chair, legs crossed before him at the ankle, did nothing to disguise the lean, predatory lines of his body. "I have already given my promise that I will not interfere with Walter unless it becomes necessary."
"Then we are back to the problem of reversing the brain washing," Alucard replied. "And trusting in the powers of some healer." Then frowned, gazing down at the table for a moment. "I shall not act until the master orders it, of course."
"If there is another avenue to restore him without having to reset him I would like the chance to pursue it. That is all I ask. If he gets worse before I can find help then we have your idea to fall back on. I think I am being reasonable in my request," Arthur said in his defense.
"I don't wish him reset," Integral spoke after of pondering the subject for a long time. Not only that option was unpredictable, selfish and frankly dangerous but also would not change the emotional state Walter was suffering. Subconscious impressions would survive. She glanced at Alucard first then and finally her father. "There has been enough attempts of mind control or lobotomy. If any application must be taken place it shall be a seal, in dire circumstances if he loses control of himself. Such seal will be hypothetically removed when he gets better. That is the only option I see viable in case of extreme violence. Father, I trust on your discretion and your confidant nature with Walter."
"Yes, Master," Alucard replied, twining a lock of her golden hair around his finger. Though his digit bore a glove, he could feel the warm weight of her hair through it. He would obey.
Arthur nodded. "Then it is agreed, I will attempt to find him help for his mind but the option of the seal will be our safeguard."