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Henriel is the slash ship between Henry Jekyll and Gabriel John Utterson from the Jekyll and Hyde fandom.
Canon[]
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde[]
Shortly after hearing of the story of a man known as Hyde terrorizing a local family and forcing them into moving houses, Utterson went home and, longing for something to read by the fire as was routine for him, went to his personal safe and pulled out a document marked as "Dr Jekyll's Will". However, as Utterson was a lawyer, he couldn't understand why Jekyll would pass his possessions to a detestable man like Edward Hyde. To gather information, he went to the house of his and Jekyll's mutual friend Dr Lanyon, but Lanyon could only tell Utterson that he and Jekyll hadn't been in close contact for a little over ten years. Utterson was relieved to hear that they merely had a disagreement over their shared scientific interest and that Lanyon had never heard of Edward Hyde before.
However, Utterson couldn't find rest that night, as he had heard what he presumed was Hyde attacking a defenseless child. Utterson decided to take matters into his own hands and searched for Hyde, finding him approaching a house with a key, tapping him on the shoulder. Utterson introduced himself as an old friend of Jekyll's, but Hyde coldly brushed him off, saying that he won't find Jekyll at home. Utterson merely requested to examine Hyde's face more clearly, but when Hyde offered his address, Utterson had to hide his shock as he presumed that Hyde already knew about Jekyll's will. When Hyde however insists that Utterson explain how he recognized him, Utterson claims that they have common friends who described Hyde to him. But Utterson naming Jekyll as an example, Hyde suddenly becomes defensive, insisting that Jekyll never told Utterson about him and accusing him of lying. Utterson then went to investigate Jekyll's home in Soho, where Hyde claimed his own address was. Talking to Jekyll's house-servant, who allowed him entrance, the servant came back confirming that Jekyll isn't home. Though Utterson was ashamed to admit it, somehow these news actually brought him relief. He informed Jekyll's servant that he saw Hyde enter by the old dissecting room door, to which the servant confirmed that Hyde has a key. When Utterson states Jekyll puts so much trust into Hyde, the servant confirms that as well, saying that Jekyll ordered all of his staff to obey Hyde. Upon having it confirmed that Hyde never dines in this house, Utterson goes home thinking of the trouble Jekyll had brought onto himself, to the point where he himself fears that his past mistakes might catch up to him as well. He continues to ponder that next to Hyde's secrets, Jekyll's would look tame, feeling sorry for Hyde abusing Jekyll's goodwill and promising to keep the will a secret from Hyde for Jekyll's sake.
Luckily for Utterson, Jekyll invited five-to-six of his old friend over to one of his dinners, with Utterson staying with him after everyone else had already left. The narration states that this was a common occurence, Utterson was popular because he was a good listener and Jekyll liked having him around. Utterson brought up the topic of Jekyll's will, expecting it to come off as rude, but Jekyll just laughed that Utterson was not the only one who was worried about that and tried to direct Utterson's attention towards Lanyon. Utterson noticed that and insists on discussing his disapproval of Jekyll's will with him. But once Utterson tries to tell Jekyll about what he had learned about Hyde since then, Jekyll refuses to continue this discussion and explains to Utterson that his current situation cannot be settled by talking. When Utterson continues to insist, Jekyll tries to reassure him that he can "get rid" of Hyde anytime he wants, begging Utterson to let the matter sleep. But before Utterson leaves, Jekyll has him promise to stick with Hyde, even if he doesn't like the man. Utterson reluctantly promises.
A year later, Utterson paid another visit to Jekyll, only to find his home a complete mess with Jekyll sitting by the fire looking deadly sick. Utterson gets right to the point and asked Jekyll if he had heard the news of Sir Carew’s murder, Jekyll said that he heard the cries in the square all the way to his dining room. Utterson further explained that Carew, like Jekyll, was Utterson’s client, with Hyde as the prime suspect of the murder, Utterson asks Jekyll if he still wants to hide him. Jekyll is distraught by this question and cries out that he will never set his eyes on Hyde again, Hyde doesn’t want his help and that he’s safely tucked away somewhere and will never be heard of again. Utterson was still concerned, noting Jekyll’s feverish manner, but admits to him that he hopes Jekyll is right, he is more concerned that Jekyll’s name will be mentioned in the trial than anything else. However, Jekyll confides in Utterson, saying that he is quite sure but can’t explain, along with saying that he received a letter that he isn’t sure he should show to anyone but him. When Utterson suspects that the letter would reveal where Hyde is, Jekyll denies that, saying that he’s more worried for his own reputation than for Hyde. Utterson is somewhat surprised that Jekyll would be so selfish, yet admits relief since Jekyll is finally making sense. Upon reading the letter, it is signed with “Edward Hyde”, and ensures that Jekyll will escape safely, which convinced Utterson. Upon asking Jekyll if he still has the envelope, the doctor replies that he burned it and that it wouldn’t have been of much use anyway, since it was dropped to Jekyll’s home unmarked. Jekyll pleads Utterson to judge for him as he had lost all confidence in himself, to which Utterson asks him if Hyde had forced Jekyll to put his name in his will. Jekyll did not say a word and seemed to pass out, but then nodded, which Utterson takes as confirmation to his suspicion that Hyde tried to murder Jekyll. Upon hearing Utterson comment how fine Jekyll’s escape was, he wallows that had learned his lesson. However, when asking Jekyll’s servant Poole if he had seen the messenger, Poole responding that nobody left a message at Jekyll’s door but the regular post caused a sense of alarm in Utterson. But as Utterson received an invitation from Jekyll to dinner later that evening, his own servant pointing out that the writing of Hyde’s note is eerily similar to Jekyll’s caused Utterson to think that Jekyll deliberately forged the note.
However, as Hyde seemed to disappear out of the public eye as quickly as he entered, Jekyll became a lot more open with the public for more than two months, to the point where he threw a party for the friends he was isolating from. Utterson was glad to see Lanyon attending Jekyll’s party and for that one night, it felt like the three friends were inseparable like in the old days. But barely four days later, Jekyll isolated himself yet again for at least three days, which frustrated Utterson as he had gotten used to seeing Jekyll almost daily. However, when going to Lanyon instead to have at least one friend to visit, Utterson is distraught to see Lanyon in a state of decay. Trying to make him feel better, Utterson mentions that Jekyll is ill as well, but Lanyon tells him to never speak about Jekyll again in his presence, he is dead to him. Utterson wonders if he can do anything to help them rekindle their friendship, saying that the three of them are old friends and likely the last friends they will make henceforth. But Lanyon insists that nothing can be done, he should ask Jekyll himself to confirm this. Utterson complains that Jekyll won’t see him, which Lanyon notes isn’t surprising, hoping that Utterson will learn the truth about Jekyll after Lanyon had passed away. Lanyon gives Utterson an ultimatum of either staying and talking about anything but Jekyll or leaving, so Utterson left and immediately wrote a letter to Jekyll demanding him to explain what happened. Jekyll answered a day after, agreeing that it’s for the best if he and Lanyon shall never meet again and lamenting that his doors will remain shut, even for Utterson. Jekyll tells Utterson to never doubt their friendship, he doesn’t want his help, because he believes that he deserves to suffer the consequences of his actions. Utterson understood, but still lamented how quickly Jekyll had destroyed a friendship beyond repair, believing that Lanyon’s words had some deeper meaning. Lanyon passed away only a fortnight later, but had written a note for Utterson posthumously, demanding it shall only be read by him and only after Jekyll is confirmed dead. Utterson, suspecting that the note could’ve been forged by Hyde, decided not to read it yet and lock it away in the same safe he put Jekyll’s will in. One last time, Utterson tried to ask Jekyll if he would let him in, but Poole told him that he had only grown more reclusive, which satisfied Utterson in a twisted way: He much prefers the company of air and sounds over whatever would await him if he were allowed to enter Jekyll’s home. After that, Utterson decided to check on Jekyll much less than before.
On a Sunday, when walking with his cousin, Utterson confessed that he’s still worried over Jekyll and wanted to stand by his side. However, as Utterson mused about the cold weather, he happened to see none other than Dr Jekyll sitting in a window. Utterson cried out to him, hoping that he’s doing better, but Jekyll denies, feeling very low and looking forward to the end. Utterson believes that Jekyll only feels that way because he stays indoors for too long, offering to have him come along on a walk with them. Jekyll firmly denies that chance, fearing what might happen, but admits that it’s nice to see Utterson again and laments that he can’t invite him and his cousin upstairs. Utterson is content with just talking to him from where he is, with Jekyll smiling as he had the same idea. However, all of a sudden, Jekyll’s smile was replaced with a look of terror and he shut the window again. Utterson and his cousin walked away in silence, but when exchanging a look, Utterson noticed how they were both pale from shock.
When Utterson receives a surprise visit from Jekyll’s servant Poole one evening, he immediately suspects that something must’ve happened to Jekyll. Poole confirms this, saying that Jekyll had shut himself yet again and even Poole is getting worried to the point where he admits that he can’t take it anymore. When Utterson demands he would elaborate, Poole offers to let him in so he can see for himself. As Utterson accepted, he noted how relieved Poole was as he led him back to Jekyll’s home. Utterson notices that all of Jekyll’s servants had been cowering in fear, only to praise the Lord as they see that it is Utterson. Utterson is perplexed to see all of them together, claiming that Jekyll wouldn’t like that, but Poole explains that they’re afraid. As Poole requested a candle to lead the way for Utterson, he warned Utterson that he shouldn’t accept to be let in, even by Jekyll himself. But as Poole told Jekyll that Utterson wanted to see him, the voice coming from Jekyll’s bedchamber told him that he can’t see anyone. As Poole led Utterson back, Poole was in disbelief that the voice he heard was Jekyll’s, with Utterson confirming that it sounded much changed. Poole snapped at that, knowing that the person he was taking orders from for eight days wasn’t Jekyll. But Utterson denies the possibility of Jekyll having been murdered and impersonated, since a murderer would have no reason to stay at the scene. Poole fills Utterson about whoever is in that room constantly demands medicine from the staff, but they quickly realized it was a drug that was hard to get. Requesting one of the notes Jekyll had written to receive the medicine, he notes that not only was the request rather strange, but also had slurred spelling and was crumpled up, Poole claims it’s because the pharmacist who received it refused to accept it and threw it back at him. However, Utterson confirms that the note is from Jekyll, recognizing the handwriting. As Poole gave more context about Jekyll not wanting to be seen, Utterson deduces that Jekyll is suffering from a malady that gradually deforms him, arguing it also explains why his voice sounded different and why he would be desperately searching for some kind of permanent cure. But Poole denied that the person was Jekyll, describing Jekyll as tall, with the person having been rather dwarfish, further fueling his suspicion that his master was murdered. But Utterson, convinced by the handwriting that Jekyll is still alive, makes it his personal responsibility to prove it. When preparing to storm the cabinet, he and Poole discuss if the figure could’ve been Mr. Hyde, Utterson recognizes Hyde’s voice begging for mercy as they break the door down. As they broke into the cabinet, they found Hyde near death in clothes far too big for him, but Utterson focused on finding Jekyll’s body. They looked through the entire cabinet, but couldn’t find a trace of him, giving Utterson some hope that Jekyll managed to escape. However, the escape route he thought Jekyll could’ve used proved to have not been used in quite some time, the key was stuck in the door already rusting. As they continue to investigate, they find evidence that Jekyll was in the middle of an experiment, but was interrupted by something, but couldn’t make sense out of it. However, Utterson found an envelope with his own name written on it in Jekyll’s handwriting, finding a similar will as the one he had returned to Jekyll six months prior, only with his own name instead of Hyde’s. But Utterson, though clearly somewhat uplifted by Jekyll’s gesture, was confused why Hyde didn’t destroy the document if he wanted Jekyll’s inheritance. Utterson was happy to find a note written by Jekyll on that very same day, believing it to be proof that Jekyll must’ve survived, but anxious to read it, he found out that Jekyll knew that his days were numbered. But he did receive a narrative from Lanyon that Jekyll hopes will fill Utterson in about what really happened, with Poole giving it to him. Utterson plans to read it in private.
Reading Lanyon’s narrative, which he started writing the night when Jekyll invited him and Utterson for dinner, Utterson found out that Lanyon was the only person who knew that Jekyll and Hyde were the same person all along.
Fanon[]
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Given how the majority of the story is fueled by Utterson's concern for Jekyll, naturally many people interpret their bond as a romantic one.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Henry/Gabriel tag on AO3
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| Jekyll & Hyde Ships • Jekyll & Hyde Characters | ||
| SHIPS | slash | Henriel • Jekffin • Jekyde • Jekyllstein • Jekyon • Lanyde |
| CHARACTERS | male | Dr. Jekyll |