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Chapter 542 - D

6-11: Butlers

Speaker Dialogue

Location: Wuthering Heights Hall

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

....

Linton looked up at Heathcliff. His eyes were bloodshot.

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

As you said earlier… none of us are here to see each other's 'ugly mugs'. What other reason could we possibly have to reconvene like this?

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

....

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

That… can't be real. What kind of insane—

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Now.

Fixers of the Öufi Association, who have remained silent throughout the entire commotion, suddenly spoke up.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

The promised hour is come.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Mister Hindley Earnshaw, a blood-relative of the deceased.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Mister Linton Edgar, the spouse of the deceased.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

And Mister Heathcliff, an individual mentioned by name in the will.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Now that the three relevant parties are all present, we, as the executors of the deceased's will, may begin the ceremony.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

The first order of business will be the execution of Miss Catherine's will.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Thus commences this solemn occasion of Miss Catherine's funeral rites. As per the deceased's wishes, the will shall be read out aloud here, at Miss Catherine's manor, in attendance of all those present. Then—

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

No.

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

You… stop. Shut up for a second.

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Whose funeral rites?

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

And…

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

What… what was that about her 'spouse'?

The man they called Linton rose from his seat for the first time since we arrived here.

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

After you abandoned this place with nary a word to her…

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

… Catherine immediately turned to me.

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

Then we married. Every waking hour we spent together were filled with happiness and joy. We were happy to the very last day, to her very last breath…

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Shut your stupid gob.

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

The moment I set my foot in this manor…

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

… I heard her voice. I *felt* her presence. So what the bloody hell are you even talking about?!

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

This has to be some ploy. These fucking bastards, they must've… This… This can't…

Heathcliff paused for a moment, struggling to find the words.

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

… This can't be how it ends.

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

I won't believe a single shite coming out of your mouths until I see her body with my own eyes! Where is she?! Bring her here, now!

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

What a repulsive sight. The least you could have done was to show some proper respect for the dead, but I suppose even the bare minimum was too much to expect from someone like— cough.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

I understand how you feel, Heathcliff. So please, calm yourself and take a seat—

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Get your hands off me! You can't just decide for me that she's dead! I won't accept any of this, not until I see Cathy with my own—

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Warning. Should this interruption to the will-reading continue, we may have to resort to use of force to ensure the full execution of this will.

Heathcliff Makeup StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Shut up! You don't know shite, so shut your fucking mouth!

Heathcliff was gasping. The sheer momentousness of the emotion overwhelmed him; it looked as though he was about to lunge at anyone who even dared to get close.

I could hardly tell whether it was sorrow or wrath that came over him.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

Ha! Ha! Heathcliff, why don't you go have a look in the mirror yourself? What a pathetic mess you've become.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

It doesn't matter what posh garb plebs like you wrap yourselves in; that filth from your low birth seeps right through the fabric at the slightest provocation!

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

You'll eventually see Catherine's corpse all right. It's all part of the funeral process, so don't be in such a hurry to get there. I can't wait to see how well she's resting after what she's done to me.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Mister Hindley Earnshaw. Mister Heathcliff. We order that both of you immediately return to your seats. This is your final warning.

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Manager Esquire…! We must do aught anon…! Fixers of the Öufi Association may even execute those involved should there be a breach of contract!

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

I ill wish to see Sir Heathcliff be executed, nor do I wish to have to battle the honorable Fixers of the Öufi Association…

I agree with Don Quixote. There is… no need for us to get involved in an unnecessary conflict, but…

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

I don't even know if there's anyone who can talk Heathcliff down when he's that agitated.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

You have refused to comply.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Kah, gahh…

We had no choice but to watch as Fixers of the Öufi Association struck Heathcliff with their weapons. He fell to his knees with a painful cry.

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

… Y.S.

Yi Sang StoryLog

Sinner #1

YI SANG

Do speak.

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

Not you, Yi Sang.

Yi Sang StoryLog

Sinner #1

YI SANG

… Speak still, your intentions notwithstanding.

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

You, Stop. All of you. Something's off about this whole thing.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Would you like to speak for this individual?

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

… Was what she was going to say, but she decided to remain silent in favor of not getting in trouble, ha ha ha ha ha…

… Right?

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

Haah? What are you doing, B.G.[1]?

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

Ryōshū, I understand that seeing our fellow Sinner get smacked around like that can be pretty aggravating, but…

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

… once you get involved, peace will simply no longer be an option…

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

<....>

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

<… Didn't know you cared so much about Heathcliff, Ryōshū…>

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

… N.C.[2]

Ryōshū flicked her cigarette indifferently as though she was no longer interested. No comment.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

You… you bastards…

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Fine. Let's crack some skulls then, shall we?

Heathcliff stumbled to his feet with the club in his hand, glaring at everyone that stood before him.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

I see that you are still refusing to comply, despite our initial attempt.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Should you refuse to let go of your weapon within the next minute, we will have no choice but to escalate to our next steps.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

I couldn't care less about your 'steps'. Give me Catherine, or…

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

… none of us are leaving this manor alive. You lot, me… we're all goin' six feet under.

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

SHUT IT, CLOCKHEAD! This ain't the time to bring up shite like the company rules. Stay out of my way.

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

Sinclair StoryLog

Sinner #11

SINCLAIR

I… I don't have anything to say. If someone that important to me died… I'd be blinded and deafened to all reason, too…

Rodion StoryLog

Sinner #9

RODION

Hey, Heath… I understand how angry and frustrated you must be. But you can't—

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Shut your trap! All of you, don't you dare touch me unless you want your faces caved in too…

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

… It's nap time, Heathcliff.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Gah!

Ishmael StoryLog

Sinner #8

ISHMAEL

Woah…

Rodion StoryLog

Sinner #9

RODION

D-did she just knock him out cold with her bare hands?

Rodion StoryLog

Sinner #9

RODION

And it wasn't even a punch! It was just a light tap…!

Meursault StoryLog

Sinner #5

MEURSAULT

His breathing is stable. It appears that she gave the nerve on the back of his head a precise, focused strike, which led to his loss of consciousness.

Hong Lu StoryLog

Sinner #6

HONG LU

What a flawless execution of that move… I can certainly say that I've seen something like that before. Reminds me of my family's—

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

S-Sir Heathcliff hath been defeated with a single fell strike…

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Every self-respecting Butler has to be equipped with one such move. What other choice have we got when the child fusses and fusses for twenty hours instead of going to sleep?

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

F-forsooth, I can say with quite the confidence that I can immediately slumber to the dreamlands upon tucking myself in bed! F-for truth!

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Though it was not by his own volition, we have confirmed that he is no longer in possession of a weapon, and has been… subdued.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

We will allow for a ten-minute recess to let things calm down for a moment, then we will proceed as planned.

Sinclair StoryLog

Sinner #11

SINCLAIR

Um, excuse me, Lady Nelly…?

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Lady Nelly?! No need for such honorifics! Please, just call me Nelly~

Sinclair StoryLog

Sinner #11

SINCLAIR

The contractors that Mister… Linton Edgar brought… they once worked at this manor, right?

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Yes, indeed. Some Butlers from the Earnshaws, like myself, followed Miss Catherine to Master Linton's. Of course, most of Master Linton's Butlers are from his own Edgar Family.

Sinclair StoryLog

Sinner #11

SINCLAIR

So… if he gives the order to… attack us, Lady Nelly would…

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Oh, pish posh! Ridiculous!

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

I was a Butler in direct service of Miss Catherine.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Young Master Linton could plead and beg all he wants, but I won't always be taking his side.

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

So, uh…

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

What exactly are the Butlers?

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Butlers? Forsooth, I am quite well-acquainted with this matter! They are—

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

House dogs on tight leash, groveling before their masters.

Hong Lu StoryLog

Sinner #6

HONG LU

The most trustworthy and loyal people I've ever known, I'd say.

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

—Fixers bound to families!

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

… Nice. Gotcha. Some great help you fellas are.

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

At least some of you know who we Butlers are. It is a rather rare occupation, so not many people even know that we exist.

Rodion StoryLog

Sinner #9

RODION

Mm~ doesn't sound like most normal folk would have a reason to know anything about 'em.

Rodion StoryLog

Sinner #9

RODION

… Unless they're in a position where they have no choice but to work at the rich folks' homes.

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

Well, one of us is quite… a passionate fan of Fixers.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Quite. Oh, I'm very pleased to know that our dear Heathcliff made some very intelligent friends!

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Lady Nelly…!

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

I promise thee that, once I make my return to the bus, I shall have my hands on the Butler figurine I had given up on acquiring! It shall stand tall and proud on the front-most row of my display shelf…!

Don Quixote's eyes were practically exploding with joy at having her Fixer obsession positively acknowledged and accepted for once.

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Allow me to explain! Butlers are Fixers, indeed; yet they are raaather distinct from most Fixers thou hast encountered thus far.

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

A 'Fixer' oft refers to those who accept contracts as a part of an Association or an Office! Alas, there exists a distinction when it comes to Butlers!

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Butlers join families or manors to serve them, and only them, on long-term contracts! Forsooth, like any other Fixers, Butlers may be hired by a single person to serve them and only them as well!

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Do note that our service is not limited to combat; we also conduct household management and care as well.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

It must also be mentioned that proficiency in many fields is a necessity to be a respected Butler~ This is no easy occupation, mind you!

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Yet from what I have learned… to hire a Butler is to pay an inordinate amount of salary…

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Indeed. While Butlers are always oh-so busy, we are promised expensive compensation at every contract extension, with stable bonuses such as pensions.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Many famous Association Fixers also retire to serve as Butlers as well.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

I was once a Butler in service of Miss Catherine's family, and was transferred to Master Linton Edgar's family to join their ranks when she married him.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Still, after a rather peaceful, mutual 'debate' we came to the conclusion that I would be assuming the position of the Chief Butler… leader of the Butlers in that household.

Gregor StoryLog

Sinner #13

GREGOR

Gotcha… totally peaceful. Mhm… I'm sure it really was one peaceful transfer of power.

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Ooh… 'tis quite fascinating to imagine that even Sir Heathcliff once had been a tiny bairn… How was he as a youth?

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Mm, he was… quite the special child. I do not believe that I would have become a Chief Butler had it not been for him.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Oh, what a lovely boy he was~

Don Quixote StoryLog

Sinner #3

DON QUIXOTE

Umm… lovely… quite…

6-12: The Ghost6-12: The Ghost

Speaker Dialogue

Location: Wuthering Heights Hall

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Ugh…

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

… It's that classic Nelly technique, eh… Her secret technique to send us hurtlin' into the dreamlands. … Been a while.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

I am terribly sorry, Heathcliff. I was hoping to avoid having to use the 'sleepy smack' on you, and not after a reunion like this…

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

....

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Is it true, Nelly…?

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Is Catherine really… gone?

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Yes.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

And Miss Catherine…

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

… wrote your name into her will.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

....

Ishmael StoryLog

Sinner #8

ISHMAEL

… Her will, huh? We should at least give it a listen to hear why she mentioned Heathcliff.

Heathcliff sat down wordlessly.

Hong Lu StoryLog

Sinner #6

HONG LU

So… was this manor Miss Catherine's?

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Well, it used to be Young Master Hindley's, once. Then…

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

… Catherine, that shrew. She stabbed me in the back.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

Why don't you elaborate on that injustice, Linton? Share the tale of how Catherine and Linton Edgar stabbed me in the back! How the pair of you destroyed me!

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

There was no injustice. It was done in a perfectly legal manner; bring the case to T Corp. courts if you wish. It will change absolutely nothing.

An Öufi Association Fixer carrying a piece of paper stepped in between Hindley and Linton as two men continued to growl at each other.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

The allotted recess has expired. We will now proceed to the inheritance bequeathment will-reading.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

This is the will of the deceased. It has been verified via multiple tests and screenings that no counterfeiting or tampering of a similar nature has occurred.

Rodion StoryLog

Sinner #9

RODION

If they're verifying if it's a counterfeit or not, who verifies if they're not just straight-up lying about it?

Ryoshu StoryLog

Sinner #4

RYŌSHŪ

Good question.

Hong Lu StoryLog

Sinner #6

HONG LU

Maybe it's just a standard industry practice?

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Miss Catherine has requested that this letter be read in audience of the three attendees…

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

… before the bequeathment of personal property commences.

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

I will now read the full contents of her will.

At last.

You are all gathered here.

My only wish is that my words will be met with respect, without hostility among you.

I hope that none of you become incensed during this occasion. It's my one and only funeral, after all.

I am at peace; there is no pain, no suffering where I am.

So do not consider my death a tragic one.

Because by the time you are hearing this, I must have reached my own heaven.

This is not to say that you mustn't let sorrow into your hearts.

Weep, if you will.

So that I may feel your grief and know that you have all truly loved me.

Wuthering Heights. An old and desolate manor.

I have always been afraid of this place. Fear and nightmares would consume me every night.

… But now that I stand before the end of my life, I have come to accept this manor for what it is.

This manor, which I will leave…

… to my husband, Linton Edgar.

Keep this manor, and remember me by its presence.

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

....

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

What the fu— Dammit…!

And my brother, Hindley. My one and only brother.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

Right…! I knew I'd be in there somewhere…!

Hindley's legs began to shake nervously. So did his voice.

I heard that you are mired in quite the heavy debt.

And that you have been spending most of your days drinking and gambling.

So I…

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

Come on, Catherine. Give me something, anything…

… signed you up for the 'Abyss Trauma Correctional Facility' at M Corp.

If you don't visit the facility within 1 week after attending this will-reading…

… they will come to take you in.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

Wha… what?

I truly hope that your heart will be healed, dear brother.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

NO! That's absolute nonsense…! How the hell am I even supposed to get to M Corp. in a week?!

Of course, I have already prepared a WARP Train ticket to M Corp. for you, so please don't worry about the travel fees.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

No, this is a load of shite!!!

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

Should another instance of disturbance to the execution of this will occur…

Öufi Assoc. Director StoryLog

Öufi Association

Öufi Assoc. Director

… we will take forceful action without warning.

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

H-how dare you, you plebs…

And you, Heathcliff.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

....

Welcome home.

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Cathy, I'm…

Linton StoryLog

Edgar Family

Linton

....

Once the seventh strike of lightning falls upon this manor…

… my Golden Bough shall be yours.

Ishmael StoryLog

Sinner #8

ISHMAEL

… Huh?

The mere mention of the Golden Bough…

… suddenly intensified the sensation I felt earlier. I definitely sensed that the Golden Bough was located somewhere within this manor.

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

<....>

But I already figured that the Golden Bough was somewhere in here. I've known that ever since we stepped foot into this manor.

Yet, I couldn't quite pinpoint its exact location, because…

I will leave my Golden Bough to you, Heathcliff.

Ishmael StoryLog

Sinner #8

ISHMAEL

The Golden Bough… was her personal property? Not even her estate's or her family's? Just her?

Sinclair StoryLog

Sinner #11

SINCLAIR

Seventh strike of lightning? What do you think that means?

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

Hindley StoryLog

Earnshaw Family

Hindley

What the bloody hell is that supposed to mean? What…!

There's more than one here.

Faust StoryLog

Sinner #2

FAUST

Dante. Are you all right?

Dante2 StoryLog

Manager

DANTE

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

No… this isn't at all what I… I…

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Come back, Cathy. Please…

Heathcliff Makeup2 StoryLog

Sinner #7

HEATHCLIFF

Hear my voice just this once, Cathy!!!

[The First bolt of lightning strikes.]

Location: Wuthering Heights Hall

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

I'm serious! Oh Nelly, this room is haunted! I saw a ghost!

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Again with this, Miss Cathy? What did I say? I told you I would thrash that evil ghost and hang them to dry on the rack.

Hindley Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Hindley

Ghosts aren't real. She's such a big liar.

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

I'm not lying!

Mr. Earnshaw StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Mr. Earnshaw

I'm sorry, children. Have you been waiting long?

Hindley Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Hindley

Dad, where's my violin?

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

What about my X Corp. all-purpose wrench?!

Mr. Earnshaw StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Mr. Earnshaw

Again, I'm sorry. I did not have the room for the violin or the wrench.

Hindley Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Hindley

What room…? Ugh, what's that?

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

What's that dirty rag? Eww…

S605

Mr. Earnshaw StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Mr. Earnshaw

I found this child dying alone in the streets. He was without parents or a home… the boy would surely have died in a weather like this.

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

So what? I don't want that gross, dirty kid living here.

Hindley Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Hindley

Yeah! I want my violin! Throw that thing out…

Other StoryLog

???

Heathcliff

… What are you gawkin' at?

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

....

Hindley Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Hindley

Violin! I want! My violin!

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

… Papa, why was he all alone? In the streets?

Mr. Earnshaw StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Mr. Earnshaw

Because there wasn't anyone to take care of him. Poor child…

Mr. Earnshaw StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Mr. Earnshaw

There are other children like him in the Backstreets. No parents or relatives to look after them, no homes to shelter them…

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

Then… what does he have now?

Mr. Earnshaw StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Mr. Earnshaw

Well, Cathy, now he's got us to look after him. And this place as his home.

Hindley Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Hindley

NO! I don't want that ugly thing.

Catherine Baby StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

So you're saying that you don't wanna have him… right?

Location: Wuthering Heights Hall

Catherine StoryLog

Wuthering Heights

Catherine

Wind's howling. I can hear something wailing; its cry is echoing through the manor halls.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

I hear it too, miss. Close the windows; there is a nip in the air outside.

Nelly StoryLog

Chief Butler

Nelly

Do you remember still? As a child, you were terribly afraid of these howling winds…

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Nelly

That you're seeing ghosts…

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Catherine

Nelly. I see them still.

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Nelly

Miss. You've grown far too weak ever since Heathcliff departed the manor. That is why you are seeing things.

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Catherine

That is all right, Nelly.

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Catherine

I no longer fear the ghosts.

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Catherine

Because all fear stems from the ignorance of its origin.

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Catherine

… Where do you suppose he is? Heathcliff.

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Nelly

Miss…

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Catherine

He doesn't have anything left. I am everything he has…

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