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the magnus alternate-universe
" Make your statement, face your fear. "
Timeline:
November 1995: Michael and Cecilia Dearborn are found deceased in their family home, with their twelve-year old son Benedict found still alive. Evidence suggests Michael murdered his wife in the dining room before taking his own life. Statement from the son more or less corroborates the same, as much as he could provide in his incoherent-to-catatonic state.
July 1996: Tobias Dearborn, brother to Michael and uncle/legal guardian to Benedict, visits the Magnus Institute to make a statement on the events preceding the murder-suicide of Michael and Cecilia, detailing their backgrounds as priests and practiced exorcists. Tobias claims that before Benedict's birth, during an exorcism they performed together, the spirit possessing their current victim taunted Michael about his yet-to-be-born son, resulting in Michael ceasing his spiritual work completely after. Michael abstained from involving himself in the cleansing of evil spirits for over ten years, until a particular case handed to Tobias concerned Michael enough to involve himself once more, to ensure the safety of his brother. During this exorcism, an event occurred that left Michael acting uncharacteristically. Tobias claims that this was the precursor and cause to the supposed 'murder-suicide' that would take place within that same week, and Tobias claims that Michael did not murder his wife, for that he must have been gone by this point. Tobias claims Michael's immortal soul was murdered first, before the entity that had taken his brother turned on Michael's family. The statement was taken, and filed by Gertrude Robinson shortly after, determined inconclusive due to lack of follow-up options. Gertrude notes her suspicion of the Stranger having potential involvement.
August 2016: Tobias Dearborn's statement is recorded by Jonathan Sims, which notably does not copy as a digital recording, but is preserved on tape. Jon passes the case to Tim Stoker to seek follow-up with either Tobias or Benedict Dearborn. Benedict responds and obliges with one request: that he hear the recording of his uncle's statement beforehand, to ensure legitimacy of intent for their investigation.
September 2016: Benedict makes an appointment with the Magnus Institute to provide his statement on the events of November 1996 and the death of his parents. The statement is taken from subject aurally. Statement 0161009 is recorded.
November 1995: Michael and Cecilia Dearborn are found deceased in their family home, with their twelve-year old son Benedict found still alive. Evidence suggests Michael murdered his wife in the dining room before taking his own life. Statement from the son more or less corroborates the same, as much as he could provide in his incoherent-to-catatonic state.
July 1996: Tobias Dearborn, brother to Michael and uncle/legal guardian to Benedict, visits the Magnus Institute to make a statement on the events preceding the murder-suicide of Michael and Cecilia, detailing their backgrounds as priests and practiced exorcists. Tobias claims that before Benedict's birth, during an exorcism they performed together, the spirit possessing their current victim taunted Michael about his yet-to-be-born son, resulting in Michael ceasing his spiritual work completely after. Michael abstained from involving himself in the cleansing of evil spirits for over ten years, until a particular case handed to Tobias concerned Michael enough to involve himself once more, to ensure the safety of his brother. During this exorcism, an event occurred that left Michael acting uncharacteristically. Tobias claims that this was the precursor and cause to the supposed 'murder-suicide' that would take place within that same week, and Tobias claims that Michael did not murder his wife, for that he must have been gone by this point. Tobias claims Michael's immortal soul was murdered first, before the entity that had taken his brother turned on Michael's family. The statement was taken, and filed by Gertrude Robinson shortly after, determined inconclusive due to lack of follow-up options. Gertrude notes her suspicion of the Stranger having potential involvement.
August 2016: Tobias Dearborn's statement is recorded by Jonathan Sims, which notably does not copy as a digital recording, but is preserved on tape. Jon passes the case to Tim Stoker to seek follow-up with either Tobias or Benedict Dearborn. Benedict responds and obliges with one request: that he hear the recording of his uncle's statement beforehand, to ensure legitimacy of intent for their investigation.
September 2016: Benedict makes an appointment with the Magnus Institute to provide his statement on the events of November 1996 and the death of his parents. The statement is taken from subject aurally. Statement 0161009 is recorded.
no subject
On the other hand, the perpetrator of said not-quite-stab-wound is still in the Archives, potentially, and Jon has seen plenty of proof that they behave better when he isn't alone. It's that momentary weakness that sees him not protesting further. ]
Right, about the doors at the Institute... Just be careful? Ensure nothing seems odd about them before you open anything.
Actually, I'll just walk you in. I should be able to get there before you do...
[ Which means he has to finish cleaning this up himself before going to do so, which makes this whole visit even more silly, except for the part where the attacker might come back if Jon's alone, and dammit, this is all ridiculous. He peels his pants back up his legs and the bloody saturation of them not only feels terrible, but makes it easier said than done. He spends several more seconds considering his options - terrible wet bloody trousers, or wandering around in just his underwear to go looking for a spare - and decides regretfully on the latter.
It's in bloodstained socks and with bloody khakis over his arm that Jon inspects the room with the cot, finds a too-big pair presumably left from Martin in there, and then begins his journey...up the stairs.
It's not pleasant. But the healing wound means it can happen, at least, mostly, though he feels the need to stop at the second landing and take a breather.
Stairs are hard. If you get to the door before I do, just...give me another minute.