The story of Dr. Mark and Mr. Dark

Invitation

"Good day sir"greeted the boy with a friendly smile. "Evening, make sure no one bothers me. I'll be busy" Dr. Fischbach demanded, walking through the hall of the dimly lit house. "Yes sir" the boy replied, walking away to do what he was doing before. Mark walked to his office door, opening the door and closing it behind himself. Taking a deep sigh. Walking towards a large black desk topples with notes and viles. and the back of the room was a few tables placed with science equipment on top, making the room look like a lab. Tubes, gauze, pipes,beakers, funnels. all the typical science equipment was in this room, what Dr. Mark called his 'Experiment room'. Placing his letter, from his pocket, on the table, Mark proceed to grab the acids and powders and equipment from the cupboards from the back f the room. The Dr had one thing on his mind, and what that is, i don not know, Yet.

Fixated on what he was doing, Dr. Fischbach hadn't realized the boy (servant type person) hadn't called for him. Without the Dr's realization, An unknown presence entered the room. Clearing their throat they managed to startle the Dr. He turned around to find the unexpected Ms. Octavia, standing patiently with a kind smile on her face. "oh, Ms. Octavia, what are you doing here, the Dr stood up straight, stepping in front of his 'Science experiment'. "Doing another experiment?" they young girl asked with a chuckle. "hmm? oh this, oh yes. just..another silly experiment, it doesn't mean anything." Mark struggled to come up with an excuse, hoping to misdirect her from his 'experiment'. She simply giggled at his misfortune as thing became a little more comfortable. "What did you need, my dear?" Mark asked. The young woman stood up straight and began to speak. "well, i have a rather exciting proposition for you sir" "and what is that?" he asked with curiosity. "well, you may know that my father has the utmost respect fr you, and what you do, and he is holding a party this evening. he was wondering id you could join us this evening?" Octavia asked with the slightest blush. It took Dr. Mark a few short moments before considering the opportunity. "Well i have nothing planned for tonight, i was going to continue with this experiment but i have been cooked up in this room for a few days, think it'll be good to go out and interact with life, don't you?" the young man spoke. the girl nodded, " i think quite. well ill see you there, my fathers house, 5pm" she said with a smile before bowing and walking out the room, gently shutting the door behind her, leaving the Dr standing there.

Sure the Dr said not to be disturbed but it didn't mind him that Ms. Octavia entered the room. 'i should get ready' the Dr thought as he placed his 'list' in a cupboard next to his desk, locking it securely, placing the key around his neck. Walking our from his office, the Dr. locked the door behind him, making sure no one entered.

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A few hours had passed since the visit from Ms. Octavia and since then, Dr. Mark had gotten ready. A freshly cleaned 4 piece black, slick suit, black waistcoat, white shirt with a red tie. Even the Dr himself had t admit, he looked quite dashing. The time had come for Dr. Fischbach to leave for the party. Walking from his bedroom, the Dr. made his way outside. Climbing into his coach/carriage, the Dr sat down and waiting for the driver to move. moments later the carriage made it's way. Mark, who was sitting in the dark, took his notes from his secret pocket hidden in his waistcoat, reading and checking he had the correct items to continue his 'experiment' the following day.

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20 minutes has passed, Dr. Mark made his way out from his carriage and into the building holding the party. Stepping from the coach, the sharply dressed man gained the attention of many woman, flashing their fans at them, failing at flirting with the man until he saw the young woman, Octavia. Dressed in a cream and salmon fish-tailed style dress. Making the red-haired woman stand out to Dr. Fischbach. Mark politely walked over to the woman, placing his hand out for her to shake, she shook his hand, making the two people smile at each others touch. "You look most wonderful this fine evening Ms." the Dr complimented the girl, making her blush. They both proceed towards the door, entering the brightly lit building filled with classical music with the aroma of alcohol. "Ah, Dr. Fischbach, how it is ever so wonderful to see you here, i'm glad you accepted my invitation." Mr. Emmersen greeted the Dr. "I'm happy to see my daughter, Octavia, convinced you to leave that 'office' of your's" the host joked, earning a slight chuckle from Mark. "Well, i shall leave to to socialise with everyone my good man, i shall see you later?" "Yes, Mr. Emmersen" replied the Dr.

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As classical music filled the evening air, The Dr. was busy socializing with other guests, lecturing them about his latest work, which they were fascinated by his teachings. As they left after the Dr finished talking he drank a sip from his glass, water. The young Ms. Octavia caught the sight of Dr. Fischbach.

"Go dance with him Octavia" a friend of Octavia's demanded jokingly. "Don't be stupid, he probably doesn't even like me" Octavia questioned herself. "What, of course the man does. He hasn't kept his eyes off you all evening." her friend said positively, making Octavia blush. "Go on Octavia" her friend pleaded. "Ok, ok" she responded before slowly walking through the crowd of people towards the Dr. "Ah, Ms. Octavia, how are you?" Mark asked casually. "Fine, and how are you finding my fathers party?" "Quite fine," the man responded. "are you sure, you seem quite discontent, how would you like a dance.?" Octavia questioned. The Dr. giggled "Aren't it suppose to be the gentleman to ask the lay for the dance?" He joked. Earning a slight giggle from the lady. "If that's an offer, Mr. Fischbach, then yes. i shall accept the offer for a dance" "Perfect" the Dr. raised his hand for the young woman to take it, hand in hand they walked to the main floor. A perfect classical musical piece of Bach played through the room, suddenly every couple started dancing. With Ms. Octavia and Dr. Mark hand in hand they too started dancing. Dresses swirling as the woman moved. Casual chatter mixed with the music as people danced. "So, Mr. Mark, what were you hiding when i entered your 'office' earlier this evening?" the girl asked, already knowing it was an experiment but to what? that's what she wanted to know. The Dr. cleared his throat before speaking, " Oh that, that was just an ordinary experiment" the Dr lied, making the girl laugh. "I know when you lie my dear man, iv'e known you nearly all my life" they both chuckled as they danced together alongside everyone else.

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The party was near to the end, guests were taking their leave as the maids cleaned the area. The Dr. who was collecting this coat, drew the attention of he host, Mr. Emmersen."I hope you einjoyed this evening Dr. Fischbach?" "aye, i did indeed enjoy this evening, thank you for inviting me" the Dr responded back, thanking the man. "Anytime my good man". Both men departed from the building, going their separate ways. Mark stepped into his coach, again waiting for his driver to proceed to move move forward. Ms. Octavia stepped out from the building, looking glamorous in the moonlight and the irradiating from the building, exchanging a short glance between the Dr. and herself before he was driven away into the night.