::Occultus Specialis Asylum:: RPG

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laughed a little. "For someone who's a patient here, you sure are smarter than most of the employees." He spoke words that he found as sincere. Most of the nurses were morons and a few of the doctors were too, heck, he knew Ario to be one of them. Though it worked, the stupidity in his methods, but it didn't necessarly make it smart.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika was about to be reassured by Valentine's words and then he snapped at the man. Obviously something wasn't right, even if this 'Brendan' wasn't here for her. The German was getting to her a lot too. She couldn't understand it and it seemed like that was being used against her. In the end, she felt more and more threatened with each passing moment, and though for now it was coming out in the form of tears, she was also feeling much more helpless.

In the end, it wouldn't be good. Either she'd take flight to escape her fear, hopefully she'd find her room without any problems from anyone else, or she'd end up fighting, lashing out. It was her natural instinct and most of her thoughts were being blurred out by calculations of running or attacking. She knew where the door was, she knew she could make it if she really tried. And she knew if she fought just right she wouldn't have to worry about him out muscling her, but it would be hard.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario smirked a bit. "I know you could, but guess who would get in trouble for not being able to control you?"

Susan watched, almost appalled by this friend-like relationship between the two. "Are you kidding me?! She couldn't hurt a fly!" A twinkle flashed through her eyes. "Or are you starting to like her Dr. Gertz...? Don't you think you deserve someone better? Someone who isn't screwed up in the mind?"

Ario froze for a second, anger on the tip of his tongue. He had to control though, he absolutely had to. "Ms. Crawforth, there are a few things you learn from working in a place such as this. Firstly, the patients are just like you and I, though what we see as wrong they may see as right, they are humans too. Secondly, I respect many of these patients for sticking to what they believe. Thirdly, why don't you try being locked up in an insanely plain, white, padded room with your arms bound around you so you can't do anything but stand, sit, shriek, bite, and other such vulgar things. Fourthly, people like you don't know anything so your opinion doesn't count."

[miko hanyou]

Dante manage to loosen her jacket and broke one of the bars but if it wasn't for her short arms she could have pulled the heavy bar(the thing that you pull from right to left and vice versa) She then screamed in frustration, For being in this cell too long, she developed to be a claustophobic."Get me out of here!I need air!" She cried.

[Kimori]

"He seems so oblivious..."

The woman remarked to herself as she thought over her job. It would be simple; He was big in his Army and she was a master at her insults. Besides, it would be amusing to see how he reacted to a woman he'd never met before insulting him. Course, she was still uncertain of his patient. She could be a problem.

"Where should I begin..."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan started laughing at Valentine's small outburst. Valentine shook his head and looked back to Mika. He was wondering if he could just send her to her room. If she would be able to find her way, then it might be best. He was sure that they way both of the men were acting was going to affect her in a poor way.

"Mikaia, do you know the way to your room?"

"Warum? Going to make her leave us?"

Brendan grinned more as he took another step forward, but Valentine was still blocking his way. Valentine made sure to stand in front of Mika protectively. He glared over at Brendan before looking back to Mikaia in question.

.:. .:. .:.

"No one will have to know she's dead. We can bury the pieces of her body out here in the yard."

Cyan stated as she stepped up closer to Ario. She didn't like standing behind him, so she stepped to the side of him. Ario was right, Susan had no opinion. Susan had no idea what she was even doing. Unfortunately for Susan, Cyanide didn't care that she was ignorant to the truth. Deserve someone better? She and Ario weren't even together; Cyan hadn't even thought too deeply on those emotions for Ario; at least not that she had really noticed. Screwed up in the mind? Technically, that was true. But Cyan wasn't close to believing it.

"I've done it before, Ario. She's small enough that it wouldn't be too much to cover."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Yeah, that'd be great..." Ario cleared his throat to do a poor impersonation of a nurse. "Um... Dr. Gertz, a Susan Crawforth signed in and went outside, but she never signed out and no one saw her leave... I was told you and Cyan were outside, do you know what happened?" He shook his head. "And what excuse would I have when they founded out you were bloodier then before?"

"Doesn't matter anyway, I've got friends here, they had to go visit someone else though," Susan truthfully replied. "Besides, I trust you wouldn't let her kill me Dr. Gertz!" she overly happily remarked before hugging Ario.

Ario stiffened up. He wasn't like Valentine who didn't like to be touched but he didn't like people. Only those he cared for could touch him, the others were wiser not to.

.:. .:. .:.

"Uh... um... m-maybe..." Mika responded as she inched toward the door. She figured Valentine would let her go. Hopefully he would, and hopefully the other man wouldn't go after her or anything. She cautiously watched the other man though, not trusting of what he'd do. If nothing else she had the glass, and if he moved toward her she'd throw it and probably run. She'd run for several reasons, not just to get out of there. Valentine told her not to use that or the sunglasses for anything, plus she harmed a Nazi, and lastly, she didn't want to break the cup or let go of it.

[Kimori]

Cyan almost fell over when Susan hugged Ario. She took a few steps back and watched rather surprised. It was almost confusing for her. Pull her off or let her go. Either way she felt there would be something for Ario to be mad about.

"Holy hell..."

.:. .:. .:.

"If you can't find your room then wait for me in the hall."

"Either way she should be terrified."

Brendan looked over to Mika and took a step back. It wasn't closer or farther from her; it was closer to the door. Her only exit. Valentine took a few steps closer to make sure if Mika got too frightened he was nearby.

"Go ahead, Mika."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Ms. Crawforth, I advise you to get off of me and find your friends... NOW," Ario responded. He seemed like he was almost twitching a little.

Susan stepped back a bit but kept the physical touch. She moved some small stray strands from his face. "Awwww... but Dr...." She paused. "Don't you like me?" She leaned in, almost as if she was going to kiss him, but she kept a small distance. "'Cause I like you."

"Get off of me now you wench!" Ario snapped.

Susan was a little surprised and stepped back a bit. This is more fun than I expected... She cast a sideways glance to Cyan. Now if only she'd step in... She wasn't there to play nice or go 'soft' on her job.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked from Brendan, to the door, to Valentine, and then back to the door. She had to get out, there was no way she was staying here. Besides, Valentine would keep her safe and she could go wait out in the hall, or she could try to find her way back to her room. She took a step forward and then paused to look at Brendan. The second her gaze returned to the door she started for it as quickly as she could.

[Kimori]

Cyan grinned as she watched Ario's reaction. The way he twitched from her touch. It was amusing and enjoyable. Then, he did something she didn't even expect. He snapped and called her a wench. Was he mad? It sure sounded like it. That was the perfect time for Cyanide to step in. She walked forward, ending up right in front of the woman. Ario said not to kill her, but severly injury? She didn't remember hearing that.

"I guess you're just not good enough."

Cyan smirked as she mocked the woman. She was close enough to feel intimidating. Whether Susan was tough or not, Cyan was much more.

.:. .:. .:.

Another laugh fell from Brendan's lips as he took the few steps back to the door. As Mika did her best to open the door, Brendan used his foot to slam it shut.

As Brendan did this, Valentine moved forward. Ready to remove this man from the way of Mika's escape if need be.

[Tanbou-chan]

Susan, not really offended because she didn't really care for Ario, decided to take a different route; she slapped Cyan. She didn't care the consequences, she'd deal with them later. Besides, she wasn't hired to back off from fear.

Ario watched, knowing it was a bad idea. But he was also still trying to recover from the hug and near kiss, it left him momentarily scrambled.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika jumped a little in surprise as the door slammed shut and the doorknob escaped from her hand. Her other hand let go of the cup, allowing it to shatter on Brendan's leg. The sound automatically registered in Mika's mind and she knew exactly what happened, which meant he was going to be highly angry, highly angry and within harms range. She jumped back a little but the water had splashed to the floor from the shattered cup and she slipped, falling into Valentine.

Now she knew she was in for it.

[Kimori]

The slap made Cyan turn her head slightly before she grinned. She grabbed Susan by her shoulders and threw her down to the ground. There was a rough hit from her back making contact with the ground. Within seconds Cyan was down and on top of the woman.

"You know anything about me..."

.:. .:. .:.

"Hündin! Mein Hosenanzug!"

Brendan yelled out as the glass and water hit his leg. He immediately started brushing his leg off and a few more German words fell from his lips. His hand held him up against the door. Valentine, on the other hand, didn't realize what had happened. When Mika slammed into him, he was caught off guard.

"Oh sh!t..."

He let the word slip out before he could stop. Valentine fell back into the desk, before he hit the ground.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Cyan!" Ario shouted as he came to his senses again. He immediatly went to pull Cyan off and managed to, somehow. "Cyan, danggit, you can NOT hurt her... no matter how idiotic she is!" He had an arm around her stomach and his hand wrapped around her wrist as well as a hand loosely around her neck. Not enought to cause damage, pain, or suffocation.

Susan watched while still laying on her back and trying to catch the breath she lost. That was it? She could take that, a sore back and no breath for a few minutes. That was nothing! But now just watching them was amusing. Oh how they looked like a couple. A small grin made it's way across her face. They acted so much like it, and if she could just prove it. Yes, prove that the doctor was in love with his patient and vice-versa. How would that information go over?

.:. .:. .:.

Mika's eyes widened and she scampered away as quickly as she could. Did she hurt Mr. Drach? Either way it wasn't right, she angered Brendan and that was obvious, and did she hurt Mr. Drach? She knew he'd be mad, she touched him. This wasn't turning out right at all! She was already going to be punished for hurting Ario earlier, she had to go outside every day, wasn't that enough?! Now what would it be?

She gasped a bit and shook her head, they wouldn't! Well maybe he would but Valentine never would, would he? "I... I'm sorry! I-I... It was an accident! I didn't mean to!" It was directed to both of them as she started to tremble a bit and cry, as usual. "I swear it... I didn't mean to... please... dont hurt me... please..."

She slunk against the wall, "I didn't mean it..." It only made it worse thinking that she may have hurt Mr. Drach and she broke her cup. It was turning out way too much like the little bird. It had a broken wing and she nursed it to health, then something happened and she killed it. She couldn't take that guilt, killing a friend, so she hurt herself. That was the end of all life outside of these walls.

((Wow um... sorry bout the length... >.>))

[lucky4life]

"That's terrible she doesn't sound like a very good person at all..."
"I don't certainly don't understand why she would she would do something like that. To her own daughter no less..."
He says feeling very sorry for Mela.
"But don't get depressed everything will turn around. You're the same age as me aren't you? 19? So you don't have to listen to her anymore! As soon as you get well enough you'll be able to leave. And then you'll be able to go finish school, get a job, start a family, whatever you want just like anyone else."
Victor says reasuringly with confidence in his voice.
"Just as long as you take your meds, and I believe it's very possible that you you'll be able to stop taking it and be better at some point."
Victor picks up a flat pebble and throws it at the water, making it skip.
"Wanna try?"
He holds out a couple of pebbles in his hand and pauses for a moment.
"The apparitions... what did they look like? Didn't it scare you the first times you saw them?"
He asks curiously.

Before Amela addressed his last two questions she commented on some of the other things he said first.
"Yeah. I'm 19. As soon as I finished high school and turned 18 my mother put me here. When I get out of here I think I'll just be able to get a job." She took a pebble out of his hands and threw it perfectly, skipping it 3 times before continuing, "I wouldn't have money for school and no one would want to 'start a family' with a crazy person."
Mela took another pebble out of Victor's still-open hand and tossed it rather poorly this time...it didn't skip.
"Oops. Anyway, as for the apparitions...they didn't scare me at all. The apparitions are friendly and comforting. It is definitely a mental thing because the apparitions were trying to fill the loneliness I felt. I've never had a friend or anyone who loved me...the apparitions filled that gap to a certain degree. Does that make sense at all?" The question was asked timidly.

[Blaze]

Andreea shook her head a little and her grin left. She relaxed a tad bit more and sat back in her seat. Her purple gaze looked over Kell before she glanced around in the dark.

"Thanks...I always found it awkward."

Kell smiled, "Do you hear that alot, then? Maybe they're just trying to let you know the truth... sorry"

***

Chris laughed a little. "For someone who's a patient here, you sure are smarter than most of the employees." He spoke words that he found as sincere. Most of the nurses were morons and a few of the doctors were too, heck, he knew Ario to be one of them. Though it worked, the stupidity in his methods, but it didn't necessarly make it smart.

Bella smiles, "Thank you..." She then looks around at her fellow patients. "The others sure do seem a little different from normal..."

[Kimori]

Immediately, Valentine knew what had come out of his mouth but for a moment he didn't care. His back was in pain from earlier and now in pain from colliding with a desk...again! He slowly pulled himself back to his feet and groaned softly in pain. As soon as Mika's voice kicked in, he stopped and sat back on the desk.

"Mikaia...it's alright, I know it was an accident. You were scared, that's okay. Come here, bit-...I mean, please."

"Die Hure! She better not have ruined my pants!!"

"Es ist wasser."

"I don't care!"

Brendan only got angrier as Valentine tried to calm down. He kicked a piece of the glass in Mika's direction and took a step forward. Quickly, Valentine stood up and walked over to Mika. He stepped in front of the girl and shook his head. A fight was not exactly what he needed, but he wasn't going to let this Brendan hurt Mika.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan reached up with her only free hand and pulled Ario's hand from her neck. She disliked being held back, especially in such an uncomfortable position. Why had Ario stopped her!? That b|tch had slapped Cyan!! Didn't he care at all about self-defense?!? She didn't start it this time.

"Let me go, Ario! She slapped me first!! This is simply self-defense, I could do so much more damage then just throwing her down! There should be blood for this!!"

Cyan practically growled the last sentence. She looked down to Ario's arm around her and the hand on her wrist. In seconds her mind was working ways to break from his grip. She didn't plan on hurting him though. Ario was the only person she would never hurt on purpose. Why? It wasn't completely certain.

.:. .:. .:.

"Not all men say compliments to simply be nice. Most men only want someone to f*ck."

Andreea was honest in what she said. Most of the men around her only wanted that. They seemed to think of her as nothing more than a common wh-re. She was never sure why though; men simply looked over her for physical appearance. Because of that, she thought all her murders were reasonable.

[Blaze]

Kell nods sadly, "I'd like you to know that thats not what I think..." well, I think it, but there is no way in hell I'll tell you that... "In Italy, there were alot of pig headed snots, they treated my Ma like sh*t."

[Kimori]

"...You're from Italy? My father was Italian, but he grew up in the States."

She purposedly tried to change the subject. Men in general weren't her 'cup of tea', so she would rather not talk about it. Especially, not when she was talking to a man. Besides, Kell wasn't giving her the usual vibes most of the others did. He seemed different, but she wasn't prepared to let down her guard because of it. The dark had become easier to see through now, Kell was actually rather good looking. Her diamond tattoos near her eyes gave her a bit of a cat eye look as she looked to her company.

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "Yup, born and raised in Italy," He then stands up. "I apologize, I've been sitting for some time, do you mind if I just stand?"

[Kimori]

"Um...I guess not."

In truth, she felt a tad bit uncomfortable with it. She turned a bit in her seat as to keep a better eye on him. Her mixed locks falling to frame her face as she did so. Andreea pulled her knees closer to her chest; as she did so her socks moved down some and the tops of her scars peered out.

"...Did you like it there?"

[Blaze]

"In Italy?... Yea I did, it was beautiful... but then I was pulled away and placed into this hell hole." Kell walks over to a wall and he props one leg behind him and he leans against the wall. "Where are you from?"

[Kimori]

"I used to live in California...until just recently."

Andreea replied as she thought over her home. The sea had always been an escape for her. A way to get out of hell. Now what did she have? Only sleep.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika studied the glass, the glass from her cup. It was all Brendan's fault, and now Valentine was injured and still standing up for her. She picked up the glass, made herself stop crying though she really was terrified, stood up, and went next to Valentine. "Go away..." It wasn't as stern as she would have liked, and it still sounded rather fearful, but it had to do. She tossed the peice of glass back as hard as she could. "You don't belong here..." Still fearful.

She just wanted him gone, she wanted her cup back though she knew that would never happen, and she didn't want Valentine to be hurt.

.:. .:. .:.

"Cyan... please calm down for once..." Ario was drained from earlier in the day, he didn't want to go through this now. "I really don't want to go through this right now..."

Susan, unable to control her laughter, burst out in hysterical laughter. She was barely able to say what was on her mind, "You guys... look... so cute together! Like a... a..." She shook her head, still laughing. "... significant others!"

.:. .:. .:.

Chris laughed lightly. "You aren't exactly normal yourself. Not that that's bad..."

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "What is California like?" He looks into her eyes, the cat like look seems to capture his gaze.

***

Bella giggles at this, "Actually, I think that no one can really be normal. I mean, even the sanest of people have something about them that is totally insane. Am I right?"

[Kimori]

Valentine was taken off guard by Mika's sudden courage. He looked to his side and studied Mika for a moment. Then, without realizing it, he started grinning. It was nice to see her stand up, even if there was still fear.

"Was that supposed to frighten me off?"

"It was supposed to be a warning."

"A warning to what!?"

"To leave, now."

Brendan started laughing and stepped on the piece of glass. It shattered under his large boots and his cold eyes went straight to Mika. She was too scared. He could still intimidate her. That was all he needed to do.

Valentine made sure he was in a better position than Mika, in case Brendan did decide to throw a punch. He wasn't going to let Mikaia be hurt.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan was ready to comment back on what Ario had said. She completely stopped fighting against Ario though, as soon as she heard Susan. Her gaze went straight to Susan, her grip on Ario lightened. Significant others? Her and Ario? Maybe she had heard wrong. That couldn't be what she said. Not them. Wait...cute?! Who? Where? When!? She leaned back against Ario and stared at Susan in complete confusion; even though something in her still said "Kill the b|tch."

"...what?"

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea stared back at Kell; the way he looked at her. It wasn't in a lustful manner. She was confused because of it.

"It was...um...I only liked the ocean. I didn't like it anywhere else..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris smiled a bit, "Completely correct."

.:. .:. .:.

Mika's heart was racing, and she really didn't want to stand there and put herself in deeper, but she couldn't help it. "It's all your fault... you made the cup break... you made Mr. Drach get hurt... you speak German... you don't care about anyone but you..." She paused. This was only going to get worse if she kept at it wasn't it? "Go away... you're not welcome..." She was trembling a little and was deathly afraid, she knew nothing was going to change that and the minute he left or something bad happened she was going to lose it to crying, but she had to do something.

Besides, she was used to a parent comforting her when she was scared when she was little. Now she had no one to comfort her like that; they would hold her and softly tell her it was alright. Valentine was the closest to that, he was the only one who cared, she owed it to him... didn't she?

.:. .:. .:.

Ario let go of Cyan and gave her an odd look before giving Susan a confused look.

Susan grinned, she had them. It was obvious they liked each other whether they knew it or not, her job was now complete. She stood up and dusted herself off. "It's obvious... and you, Dr. Gertz, should know this as a psychologist."

Ario looked to the ground. Either he knew and didn't wish to tell, he didn't know, or she was just messing around.

[Blaze]

Kell then looks away, hiding a slight blush in his cheeks, "I uh... apologize for staring."

***

Bella smiles, "My last doctor didn't seem to believe me when I told him that. He said that we are the insane, the sane belong outside these walls, and if everyone was insane, then they would all be inside these walls."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Eh, the people who society doesn't like are sent here usually... those on death row but no one wants to kill them..." It had never made sense to Chris why they'd be sent to an insane asylum instead of being killed, but after working here for a while, he came to realize it was because this place tends to be worse then death...

He opened up the door to the outside world for Bella. "We aren't too far after we cross into another building."

[odw777]

Before Amela addressed his last two questions she commented on some of the other things he said first.
"Yeah. I'm 19. As soon as I finished high school and turned 18 my mother put me here. When I get out of here I think I'll just be able to get a job." She took a pebble out of his hands and threw it perfectly, skipping it 3 times before continuing, "I wouldn't have money for school and no one would want to 'start a family' with a crazy person."
Mela took another pebble out of Victor's still-open hand and tossed it rather poorly this time...it didn't skip.
"Oops. Anyway, as for the apparitions...they didn't scare me at all. The apparitions are friendly and comforting. It is definitely a mental thing because the apparitions were trying to fill the loneliness I felt. I've never had a friend or anyone who loved me...the apparitions filled that gap to a certain degree. Does that make sense at all?" The question was asked timidly.

"Well I think you need to have more confidence in yourself and I'm sure you could do live a normal life like anyone else."
He hears the comment about the apparitions.
"Yes I suppose it does. So then you acctually don't want them to stop?"
Victor glances at his watch.
"I think it's about time we start heading back inside."
He says getting up and thinking that he should really find Ario.

[Blaze]

Bella stops at the door. The outside... she had dreamt of the day that she would be able to go outside. "Are... you sure?" She looks around at the outside, the suns rays seemed to blind the ground. "I mean... are you sure I can go outside?" She nervously looks at Chris. Her face screamed worry and concern. She then began to shake.

[Kimori]

Cyan looked over Susan then glanced over her shoulder at Ario. Why didn't he say anything? No sarcasm? No hateful remarks? He should be saything that Cyanide was nothing more than a job. Nothing more than his patient. Nothing more than a paycheck...right?! That's all she was to him. Unless, she had this all wrong. But, if she did have it wrong, then Ario had feelings for her. Feelings of more than 'doctor patient'. How did she feel? Suddenly, things were spinning. Why did she suddenly feel so sick?!? The only things she could think of were that Susan's perfume was too strong for her stomache or she was realizing her own feelings for Ario. No! It had to be freaking Susan!!...Right?

What's going on!? My head hurts from all of this. Maybe I should just kill her and be done with it...

.:. .:. .:.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I care! I care about your Dr. Drach. I don't want him getting fired because he didn't do his job right."

"I won't be getting fired anytime soon. Mikaia, calm down but I am proud of you..."

"Oh, so am I. I've brought out a temper in you, Mikaia! It's a rather interesting sight. Don't you think?"

"I think it's time for you to leave."

Brendan smirked, his job wasn't completely finished but for the moment it could wait. He spun on his heel, suddenly wondering how Susan and the others were doing. Slowly, he walked across the broken glass and pulled the door open. The door creaked and glass cracked; all making the silence more sickening. As he went to leave, he stopped and looked back.

"Ich wille beschließen dieses später."

"We'll see..."

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea shook her head and held back a small laughter. Even in the dark, she could tell he was blushing. Not many guys really did that.

"It's alright."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris studied Bella. "Yeah, is there something wrong with it?" He didn't quite understand, was she afraid or was there something else to it?

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia paused. Fired because he wasn't doing his job right? Was she a problem, could she potentially endanger Valentine? In a way, she could understand it. Then again, she was often paranoid. She went to the wall, put her back against it, and slid down into a sitting position. She bent her legs up, crossed her hand over her legs, and buried her face; as usual. The only thing she could add up to it was that the outside had caused all of this.

But what did it matter anymore? She was a danger to Valentine...

.:. .:. .:.

Ario looked back to Susan. "Alright, alright. So she's more than just a patient. She's different from other people and it's refreshing. She's not as stupid or selfish..." It didn't mean they were friends, it didn't mean he had a crush on her, it just meant that she was seen as something more than a patient, more than just a job.

Susan smirked. Her job was pretty much complete.

[Blaze]

Kell clears his throat, regaining his composure and he sits back down. "So, what do you do as a hobby?" WELL THAT WAS A STUPID QUESTION He menatlly slaps himself. hobby? we're in a nut house... who has time for a hobby? I need to stop asking stupid questions... hell I havn't done this kind of stuff since I was in middle school

***

Bella's voice shaked as she spoke, "I've never been aloud outside before..."

[Kimori]

"Mika...?"

Brendan had left the two in chaos. Dr. Drach walked over to his patient with a soft sigh then kneeled down. There was spilled water and pieces of glass. Hopefully, they wouldn't be cut by it.

"I'm going to clean up this. Do you want a new cup?"

It was a simple question. She had seemed so attached to the last one. Valentine was mentally worried though. If she was scarred because of this, Valentine was going to hunt down Brendan Rune himself!

.:. .:. .:.

She wasn't just his job; she wasn't just his patient. Yet, she knew she wasn't his friend and she knew she wasn't special to him. The more these two spoke the more her mind seemed to rip in two. Cyan tried to work out everything and try to understand it all, but she just couldn't. It was slowly starting to anger her; not understanding.

What am I? He said I was no pet...no animal...but I'm not a patient or a friend or special or a job either?!? What else is left...? Am I nothing?

Typically, this thinking would drive her up a wall and she would lash out. Though, right now, she had no one she could lash out at. She refused to hurt Ario and he didn't want her to attack Susan. The only person left was herself, but she had nothing to hurt herself with...

Wait...

.:. .:. .:.

"Hobbies? I have one. It's finding new ways to act like I'm taking my medication..."

Andreea responded with a grin. She looked over to Kell; he seemed upset. This situation was so weird. Never did she expect to meet anyone or talk to anyone even if she did meet them. Socially, she was never that great.

[Blaze]

Kell then, once again, regains his composure. what do we talk about now? "I like that hobby." He laughs. why is it that i'm like this now? normally I can keep my cool. what is it about this girl that makes me weird?

[Tanbou-chan]

"So what is she exactly?" Susan pushed.

Ario glanced to the side. "I..." He paused. He wasn't going to lie, but he wasn't going to tell her the whole truth; even if that was the same thing in God's eyes. "I see her as at least a friend..." She would listen at times, and she was sometimes fun to be with. And he liked the fact that she was different.

.:. .:. .:.

"I trust you. Besides, I'll be with you. There's nothing wrong with going outside... that I know of..." Chris truthfully responded.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika paused, several things ran through her mind about the thought of another cup. It wasn't the same cup, and it wasn't what she truly wanted by any means, but it would probably do. Mika nodded, keeping her facing buried and crying silently. She hated this place, everything about it except Valentine. All she ever felt was fear or loneliness; she was trapped and confined in a straight jacket and room; the outside world was naught more than a real nightmare; the voices were always so harsh; and nothing ever seemed to go right.

[Blaze]

She then rushes up to him, holding tight to him. "I'm also, a little afraid..." She burries her head in his chest.

[Kimori]

"Mikaia, I'm proud of you for standing up."

Valentine stated before he stood back up then walked over to the cabinets. He pulled another clear glass from the shelf then poured water into it. After dropped a few ice cubes to cool the water, he headed back over to Mika. Kneeling back down, he handed out the glass.

"Here."

.:. .:. .:.

Friend? At least? Cyan stopped her wild search for an answer. For something to lead her in the right direction. She took a deep breath; Susan and Ario came back to view. Not just the simple darkness that she had fallen into. After she blinked out the haziness, she looked over at Susan for a moment then turned her gaze back to Ario.

We're friends...?

.:. .:. .:.

She couldn't help it anymore. Andreea let herself laugh softly before she nodded. He was acting so strangely; it was kind of cute. Wait...did she think that??

"...um...Do you have a hobby?"

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "If medititating to annoy the nurses counts... then thats it." He laughs.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris was slightly surprised. "What are you afraid of out there?" Nothing would hurt her if that's what she was worried about.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika wiped the tears away after she looked up. She then took the cup and looked to the floor. There wasn't really anything she could think of to say; too much had happened. Water couldn't erase the day, the cup couldn't was only something to attach herself to until she got what she wanted; if she ever got what she wanted that was.

.:. .:. .:.

"That's just my side... I don't know how she feels... other than she doesn't want to be a 'pet'." Ario looked back to Susan, purposefully avoiding looking at Cyan. There was a reason he never stated his feelings toward any person, and there was a reason he never got attached.

Susan looked to Cyan and her smirk faded. "And I suppose your feelings are secret..."

[Blaze]

Bella whispers into his chest, "The evil things..."

[Kimori]

Valentine looked over Mikaia for a moment, then stood back up. He walked over to the side of the room and grabbed the broom and dust pan. Slowly, he went back to the mess on the floor and started to clean. He hated cleaning, but when it had to be done he would do it.

He wondered if Mika was really okay or if she was hurt over it. Had that man really terrified her that much? Hopefully, she would open up and tell Valentine without him having to search it out. If she could just tell him how she was feeling, he might be able to help more. At least, be able to talk to her about it.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide watched as Ario passed her by; refusing to look at her. Why? Was he upset? Worried? Because he has said they were friends? She hadn't realized being friends with her would be so bad. Apparently, Trixie and Bella weren't completely truthful in their 'relationship'. As Susan's question reached her ears, she turned and immediately glared at the woman. Just because she had Ario open up didn't mean Cyan was going to pour out her soul. Besides, she hadn't been sure on her feelings for Ario for a while now. Whether he was simply her doctor or her friend or even more. Cyan had never really been able to figure out her emotions; it was never one of her strengths.

"If I knew, I would have no reason to tell you."

With her words she turned her gaze back to Ario. She didn't like that he wouldn't look at her. Cyan felt like he was ashamed of her in some way.

"If Ario wants to know, then he can ask me in private...when he's willing to give me a second glance again."

Why does it hurt when he won't look at me?!? Damn it...this is all her fault...that stupid b|tch...Susan...

.:. .:. .:.

"What are the nurses like? I haven't met many..."

Andreea questioned. He had apparently been here a while. Much longer than her. She had been here weeks; he had been here years. Years...the thought almost frightened her.

[Blaze]

Kell smirks, "They're total bitches. They will drug you even though you aren't acting up. They are total idiots... I'm out because one of them forgot to lock my door."

[Tanbou-chan]

"What evil things? Be specific please..." Chris responded. It wasn't meant cold but it wasn't meant softly either. He was almost annoyed but also slightly amused.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario looked to Cyan, forcing himself to for the sake of curteousy and not seeming 'weak' or hateful. He did want to know how she felt, but at the same time he knew it'd never be anything near what he wanted. She hated being a patient, so obviously she'd hate the doctors.

"Well then... I'm done here... for now," Susan remarked before turning to leave, wondering about the others.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked to the new cup. She was about to talk to it, as she tended to do with inanimate objects, but she stopped herself. What would she tell it? What she wanted or how she felt? Not in front of Valentine... not after what the other man said. She was worried. All she had was Valentine and if he was forced to leave she'd be all alone. And if it was her fault she'd never forgive herself. She needed him, and she wouldn't allow him to be fired due to her... though how she'd prevent it she didn't know.

Perhaps she'd have to act like she was alright with things?

[Blaze]

Bella looks up and into his eyes, "The sun... I know that it is so stereotypical of me... but evil things come from the sun..."

[Kimori]

Cyan looked back at Ario before she watched as Susan left the two. Whatever she had aimed for, she had gotten it. This "relationship" was now more confusing then ever. Then, at the same time, much more simple. She waited till she knew the woman was out of hearing range, then turned back to Ario.

"Were you lying, Ario? Tell me the truth. If you were, then I won't try to explain how I feel..."

She questioned Ario; if he had been lying about it then she would forget everything. Things would go exactly back to the way they were. But, if he had been truthful then things had to change. Cyan knew she thought of Ario differently; she didn't hate him, she didn't dislike him, nothing. She enjoyed his company and found him entertaining, without being in pain. It was rare for her to think of anyone in such a way.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan Rune, the tall and blonde German, found his way back to the lobby of Occultus Specialis Asylum. He laughed more to himself as he thought over Mika's trauma and Valentine Drach's anger. Then, he took a seat and waited. He would wait for the others.

"Fools..."

.:. .:. .:.

"Mika, are you alright? Don't listen to that man. He doesn't know what he's talking about."

Valentine asked the girl as he looked over to her. Something didn't seem right with her. Maybe she was simply upset, but still. He wanted to make sure. There was no way he was going to get fired. Mr. Rune had no proof that he was breaking any kind of rules. He had said that to make Mikaia feel bad; to push her buttons. In all truth, Brendan had done a great job at it.

.:. .:. .:.

"I'll remember to fight back more then."

Andreea responded as she curled up a bit more in her seat. It was a rather uncomfortable chair. She hated leather; the way her skin stuck to the material. It was so annoying.

[Blaze]

Kell looks over at her. "You look a little uncomfortable... do you want to switch chairs?"

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris refrained from showing his annoyance. The sun? Go figure... "I promise nothing will happen."

.:. .:. .:.

Ario shook his head. "Not a lie..." He watched Susan walk off before looking to Cyan. His demeanor seemed uncaring at the moment, but inside he was nervous. He wasn't sure he wanted to hear what she was going to say. He was a doctor, just another one of them.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan entered the lobby, completely oblivious to everything but what was running through her mind about Ario and Cyan.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia shook her head. How did he know? Besides, if he could reassure her of that, she'd still be upset. There was more to it all; she didn't like this existence. It was pathetic, and she knew it, but still she couldn't change it. Even when she managed to stand up to the German man, she was deathly afraid and knew she'd break down afterwards. And the outside, and the other people. And what was the difference between reality and fantasy?

It was slowly becoming too much...

[Blaze]

"Ok..." Bella then slowly lets go of him. She takes a small step into the light. Her light pale skin gleamed in the light. From moving from the dark to the light, forced Bella to squint.

[Kimori]

Cyan found herself slowly nodding to Ario as she glanced to make sure Susan was gone. She wasn't sure she wanted to admit to something. What would it do if she admitted to the wrong thing? If she admitted she had feelings for him? Besides, she still didn't have complete faith in her being more than just his patient. Cyan trusted him more than she trusted anyone, and she didn't want to feel betrayed.

"...I don't want to lie either. I'm going to put trust in you, Ario. Don't give me reasons to regret it."

She stated her words as calmly as she could muster. For some reason, her hands had started to shake. Relationships? Truth? Feelings? They never came easy for her.

"I care about you. I never really thought about how much I cared for you, but I know I do. I hate pretty much everyone else in this hell hole, but I don't hate you."

They were the only words that she could form into sentences, but now she was the one who dropped her gaze.

I feel...pathetic...?

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine walked over to Mika after he pushed the pieces of glass to the side. He sat down in front of her and watched her before he spoke. She hadn't talked yet and for once it wasn't bothering him. He understood that it would be difficult to form words.

"Mikaia, I want to help you. I want you to be able to stand up like you did earlier, but without having to cry afterwards. There is a way to do it and I know that you have it in you. If you can trust me, then we can work on it. Mika...talk to me."

I can't help if she won't work with me. I have faith in her, but if she gives up then I'm only going to fail.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan looked up from his seat in the lobby. Susan had entered. Something about her seemed off though. Maybe, her job had been harder than she hoped for.

"Susan..."

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea looked back toward Kell and she nodded some. She hate this chair. It was kind of him to offer a switch. Instead of simply asking her to sit next to him. That was rare.

"Yes, please..."

[Blaze]

Kell simply stood up and he walked over to her chair, he held out his hand to help her out of the chair.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Sorry about the light in your eyes..." Chris knew it would hurt. "We can get you some sunglasses for the trip back though."

.:. .:. .:.

Ario couldn't help but smile a bit. "You don't have to worry... I won't purposefully betray you." It was all he could say and he wasn't sure how she'd take certain actions. He was afraid that he'd say he wouldn't betray him and then do something to hurt her inadvertantly. It was known to happen and he didn't wish to seem like he was breaking his word.

.:. .:. .:.

"I just..." Tears started filling Mika's eyes again. "I just want... a normal life again... be... be with people who care about me and love me and... not be scared all the time and... I wanna be with you..." The tears slipped out and ran down her cheeks. She looked from him to the cup. "And I don't wanna be yelled at by these things... that supposedly don't exist..."

[Blaze]

Bella nods. Her hands rush to her eyes, sheilding the light. She then looks around. Trees. Actual trees, and she could hear birds singing. She takes a big breath of air, breathing in the warm scent of nature. "You know, my family used to go outside all of the time, and we would have little picnics. And now I can remember what that felt like." She smiles.

[Kimori]

Cyan was a little surprised; for some reason in her mind she had figured it would go completely opposite. That Ario would have snapped at her, even though she knew that wasn't how he was. Maybe she had actually found something that frightened her. Still, she was glad to see Ario's reaction and his smile. A small smile found it's way to her own face as she nodded.

"I don't worry."

I guess...Susan wasn't...too bad...

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine, for once, looked at Mika with sympathy. He felt bad for what she was going through and how hard things must be. No one was there for her through this. Things only seemed to get worse for her. He wanted to show her she could get better.

"That's good. I can help you get that. I'll stay with you for as long as you need me. We'll get through it. Understand, Mika?"

He hoped she did.

.:. .:. .:.

She hesitated, but Andreea finally did take hold of Kell's hand. She pulled herself to her feet and looked at him more evenly. He was taller than her and he had a firm grip. Andreea slowly released his hand then walked over to his old seat and sat down.

"Thank you."

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "No problem." He sits in her old seat, automatically feeling the discumfort that she felt, but he didn't show his discumfort. He just simply smiled.

[Tanbou-chan]

((Sorry, forgot Susan... ^ ^;; ))

Susan looked to Brendan after his voice brought her from her thoughts. She shot him a questioning look; not quite willing to strike up conversation due to lack of ideas. Still, she went over and sat next to him before realizing there was a question on her mind. "How did it go?" She assumed it was good as he didn't seem to be in a completely foul mood.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded a bit again, "Good." He wanted her to trust him, he wanted to be worth the trust too. And now, slightly, he felt he was. It was also nice to know that she didn't hate him and that she actually cared. Anymore, it was so hard for him to find anyone worth the thought of caring about, but Cyan had succeeded, among Valentine and Chris. It was more for Cyan though, something different then the bond between him, Valentine, and Chris. Perhaps that's why he was so nervous and worried.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked to him and nodded, though his promise still seemed kind of distant. It was only part of what she wanted, and a very small part of it at that. There was so much more to all of the things, so much that she could never imagine actually getting it. At least she got Valentine though, and at least she got a small part of what she wanted. And who knew, maybe Valentine could succeed in giving it all to her.

.:. .:. .:.

Chris smiled a bit again. "That's good." He glanced around. The outdoors were usually rather relaxing to him, he couldn't see how anyone could hate it.

[Kimori]

Cyan nodded then pushed Ario a little. She shook her head as she sat back down in the grass. This time, she landed on her knees and some of the pollen blew up to her face. After a few annoyed coughs, she looked up to Ario.

"Calm down. I don't like it when you get anxious."

.:. .:. .:.

He nodded to Mika and sat back some. Valentine slowly ended up laying flat on his back. That was all he could handle for the day. Mikaia had agreed to work with him and that was all he could ask. It was going to be a lot of work.

"Good..."

.:. .:. .:.

"It worked just as I thought it would."

Brendan responded and shook his head. He stretched then looked over the woman with him.

"For you?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"What would you prefer me to do?" Ario questioned. He'd prefer to do something to take his mind off of it a bit, but with the conditions they were under, what else was there really to do? He glanced around quickly still seeing nothing they could do, except perhaps walk.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika watched him before looking back to the cup. "Aren't you... hurt?" she timidly questioned. She was almost afraid of what it would do if he was hurt badly, but he had also gotten hurt from Cyan. "And... do I... still have to go outside... every day?" She still didn't want that either.


.:. .:. .:.

"It wasn't quite how I expected, but it still it worked out." Susan smirked a bit. "And my theory was just about right."

[Blaze]

Bella then looks at Chris and she whispers, "Thank you..." she closes her eyes and she spreads her arms out to her sides and she begins to spin around in the warm sun. She then falls and she lands on her back. She laughs, "I havn't done that since I was a child."

((Kimi, don't forget to post for Andreea))

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris chuckled a little as he watched the girl, not saying anything. He was rather glad he took her outside now, maybe it'd change a few things. Perhaps not though, you could almost never tell with these patients.

[Blaze]

Bella smiles, "Why don't you do it? It's fun." She rolls around in the soft grass.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris shook his head. "Not my thing." He wasn't really one for childish type of things, not since the military school. It had changed him so much, and he hated it.

[Blaze]

Bella stands up. "Oh come on... you must have some kind of joy in you." She runs over to him and she stares at him in the face. She looks into his eyes. Then she gasps. "Whats that? Do I see some... playfullness? Or is it my imagination?" She laughs. She grabs his hand. "Well..." Her voice is now in a mocking serious voice. "We should continue to the infermary... right?" She giggles slightly.

[lucky4life]

"Well I think you need to have more confidence in yourself and I'm sure you could do live a normal life like anyone else."
He hears the comment about the apparitions.
"Yes I suppose it does. So then you acctually don't want them to stop?"
Victor glances at his watch.
"I think it's about time we start heading back inside."
He says getting up and thinking that he should really find Ario.

Amela sighed and said, "I'll want the apparations to stop when the loneliness is gone. But...do we really have to go back in? I'll just be put back into my cell with no one nice and real to talk to again."
She paused momentarily before speaking again, hesitantly this time, "Couldn't I...just...come with you? I promise I'll behave...I just...I just don't want to go back there just yet."

[odw777]

"You want to follow me around?"
"Tell you what, let's stay for a couple more minutes out here and then you can tag along for a little while if you really want to."
Victor says finding it hard to say no to Mela.
"But you know the other patients aren't like you, most of them are very dangerous. I don't want to put you in danger or anything like that."
After a couple of minutes he mentions for Mela to follow him.
"Come on Mela we should really be heading in now."

[lucky4life]

Amela beamed happily.
"Ok!"
She started to follow Victor.
"You know...if we do run across some dangerous patients I'll be really really careful not to piss them off or anything. Like I said...I'll behave! And what I mean by that is I'll be sure to stay out of anyone's way," she said as she caught up to him and began walking alongside him. She was obviously very happy he had not said "no" and had taken her back to her "room".

[Tanbou-chan]

"Joy comes in many forms," Chris said with a smile before nodding. "Yes, we should. How badly does your arm hurt?"

[Blaze]

Bella looks at her arm, and then back at Chris, "It's not too bad..." Then a sharp pain shoots through her arm, that she had to let go of Chris's hand and straight to her arm. And she hisses at the pain.

[odw777]

Victor holds the door open for her.
He follows Mela inside.
"Uhm I'm not sure this is such a good idea. Stay close to me."
Victor walks down the hall looking for Ario.
"Acctually I'll have to ask him before you get anywhere near those other patients."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris shook his head, not sure of it being a matter of her speaking too soon or of lying. "Well, we'll get you to the infirmary and hopefully take care of the problem."

[Kimori]

"Lighten up."

Cyan grinned as she pushed back up to her heels and took a look around. This place was so dull. Even when she got out there wasn't much to do; except cause the usual trouble. If she couldn't do that then what could she do? Right now, though, would be an excellent time to think of something. She stood up and pointed toward the fence but quickly dropped her hand as she looked to Ario. Wrong idea.

That's never going to happen.

"Pick a direction. We'll walk till the heat kills us."

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm fine, Mika. Just a little sore."

Valentine remarked as he leaned back up to his elbows. Who'd have thought to find him here? On his back in the middle of the Asylum's infirmary with his patient? Most likely, no one. He shook his head as he thought it over.

It's kind of amusing...

"I'll make you a deal. You stand up for yourself more often and work on the crying...and I won't make you go out everyday but you will have to go out every other day."

He was curious to see if she would agree or try to get more. It could be a step forward.

.:. .:. .:.

"How entertaining."

Brendan stated as he thought over the two Susan was sent to wreck. Cyan and Ario; Patient and Doctor. That was an interesting two some. He thought over his own Doctor patient pair. They were certainly fun.

"So, your theory, it was only 'just about' right? What else do you need to prove?"

.:. .:. .:.

"That chair isn't the best."

Andreea stated truthfully; he may not show the discomfort but it must have been there. She pulled her legs back up to her chest and rested her feet on the edge. The tips of her hidden scars showed over the top of her dark socks.

[lucky4life]

As Amela followed Victor into the building and down the hall she replied impishly, "I'm sure it will be okay. If anything bad happens I can just hide behind you, right? You're a 'big strong man', aren't you? I'm sure that someone like you can easily protect a little thing like me."
Mela smiled up at him, laughingly. She was actually half-joking with those comments.

[Blaze]

Bella nods, "Ok, but when I'm all fixed up... do you promise to play a game with me... my last doctor would play chess with me... he said that it would calm down my nervous break downs... Now I don't get them alot... well... except when you saw me earlier..."

***

Kell nods, "I see what you mean... but I don't mind... are you comfortable?" He looks at her, then he looks to her legs and he see's the scars. What is that?

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario looked to the fence and shook his head. Maybe eventually, but definately not now. He glanced around, which direction? "This way," he pointed to another direction.

.:. .:. .:.

Before answering, Mika decided to ask a question that was slightly weighing on her mind. "C-can I... l... learn..." She paused, she didn't want to say the last word. But it was bugging her so much. "G... G..." She paused again. "G-German?" She almost cringed after the question but she really wanted to now, or she more felt she had to. It seemed to have been used against her and it made her much more scared when she didn't know what they had been saying.

.:. .:. .:.

"Which game did you have in mind?" Chris wasn't really big on games, especially chess, but he'd play a few games. Thusly, it all depended on which game she suggested.

[Blaze]

"I'm not so good at chess... what games do you like to play, Chris?" Bella looks at him curiously.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris almost cringed. What games did he like to play? Those would be games that were branded in him by the army, games that he enjoyed since his corruption, and surely she wouldn't like those. "Uh... risk... strategio... uh... basically any war games..."

.:. .:. .:.

Hunter sighed as Joseph followed him into his office. "Wait there please," he ordered with a slightly annoyed tone. He went to the wall opposite the other man and scrounged around for his Shakespeare books.

Joseph glanced around the room while staying where he was told to stay. Not a bad office... wish I had an office like this... His gaze shifted back to Hunter as the doctor approached and slipped out of the room; Joseph immediately followed. They wandered threw some, typically, white halls until they made it to Mela's empty cell.

Hunter shook his head. "I hate assistants..." He tossed the books into the room before a small smirk crept across his face. Another reason to get Ario into trouble... "I'm sorry, I can't take you to see Kevin yet, I have to go find my patient and this assistant..."

"You have an assistant?" Joseph hadn't heard about that one.

Hunter shook his head again and signaled for Joseph to follow. "He's not my assistant, he's Dr. Gertz's assistant and he's already caused me a problem with this patient..."

"Can Dr. Gertz not control his assistant and patients?"

Hunter chuckled. "That's questionable... he is given the worst patients though and this assistant is new and doesn't seem willing to listen to orders..."

((I hope Strategio is the actual name... haven't played that game in ages... >.> And sorry for the long post. ^-^;; ))

[lucky4life]

((I'm mostly sure that it's "Stratego"...played it once and hated it. Risk on the other hand is world domination...very fun. Hm...so Hunter is going after Mela and Victor? Uhoh...))

[Tanbou-chan]

((Ok, that's what I was sorta thinking but i thought it was more the other way. Thank you. ))

[Kimori]

Cyan noted the look towards the gate and his reaction. She knew that was coming. Too bad though. Slowly, she started walking and glanced toward the sky. It was so bright out; she had never been a very outdoors type of girl. Unless she was completely alone and it was the forest; like camping, then she was alright. Her parents had never bothered to be too close to her so they rarely talked when she was out. Which is why she was so surprised when her parents tried to tell everyone they thought she was a good girl. They didn't even know her.

"What do you do outside? As in, when you aren't here."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine hesitated in surprise before he sat up straight. He turned and faced Mika and gave her a stern look. German? Was she sure about it? The German culture and Nazis were her biggest fear. Of course, if she was sure then he would help teach her. Anything to make her feel better, but would it help? He was worried it might make things worse.

"Are you absolutely sure?"

.:. .:. .:.

"More than I was. Thanks again."

Andreea nodded and rested her chin on her knees. The couch was a much more comfortable material. She realized that the voices had seemingly left. That was a nice realization. Something she hadn't had in a while. Though, she suddenly noticed something else. What was he looking at? Her gaze followed his down to her legs and she noticed the scars.

Damn...

[Tanbou-chan]

"I go to a bar or go home and read..." Ario responded. He didn't like people so he only got one drink at the bar and then went home to read or go to sleep. Besides, he wasn't fond about getting drunk so he most definately never would. Not to mention he rarely got to go home so he liked to just relax around his house and enjoy it while he could, knowing that when he wa there it was most often just for a night and nothing more. Most of the reason for that was Trixie though and not Cyan.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia nodded while staring at her cup. Her thoughts were slowly formulating into an explanation. She had to learn it, didn't she? Of course she did. "It was scarier... not knowing what was... said... and it... it seemed like... like it was being used against me..." She started crying a little. "I didn't like it..." Then she buried her face as usual.

[Kimori]

"You're here a lot. Do you like it when you get to go home or have a drink?"

Cyan questioned, she was curious about Ario. She didn't know a lot about him 'personally' and she would rather not ask anymore about her conditions. It was pointless; they would probably never agree on those topics.

.:. .:. .:.

He thought it over; she was probably right. It would be easier if she knew what they were saying. Then she would know what to fear and what not to. Valentine slowly nodded to himself and rested back against the side of the bed.

"Alright, Mika. I'll teach you the language."

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario nodded. "It's more relaxing at home. Besides, the saying 'there's no place like home' holds quite true, and I've found that out." His gaze then flickered around, not really taking anything in particular but how green it was.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked up, still with watery eyes. "Th-thank you Mr. Drach..." That was all she could think of to say so she looked back to her water and cup. Her finger went around the rim again. She owed a lot to Valentine, and she knew it, but she didn't really know if she could ever pay it back.

[Kimori]

"It's true for you, but not for everyone."

Cyan stated as she glanced towards the gate once more. The trees were tall and a few of them seemed to hold flowers. She enjoyed this more than she did when she was inside. Her room was so pale and so dull. Outside was colorful and much more exciting.

.:. .:. .:.

"Of course, Mikaia."

Valentine responded and ran his hand across her hair. It had been a long day. He hoped tonight he would be able to go home and rest. Tomorrow would need him to be in top shape. Slowly, he pushed off the bed and stood up. That mess wasn't going to clean itself up.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Almost nothing is true for everyone," Ario confessed. He was content at home or outside, but for people who were always home or outside, he knew that probably wouldn't hold true for them. But as it was, it was true for him and he wouldn't go against that statement. There were also many people who just weren't happy anywhere.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika watched him for a minute before fishing a piece of ice from her cup and picking up a near-by peice of glass. She held the two up next to each other and examined the differences and similarities. They had always been related to each other in her mind, but she never truly knew why, they never looked the same to her.

[odw777]

As Amela followed Victor into the building and down the hall she replied impishly, "I'm sure it will be okay. If anything bad happens I can just hide behind you, right? You're a 'big strong man', aren't you? I'm sure that someone like you can easily protect a little thing like me."
Mela smiled up at him, laughingly. She was actually half-joking with those comments.


"Yeah you think so?"
Victor says jokingly smiling back at Mela.
He spots Hunter at the end of the hall and quickly hides behind a corner.
"Ahh crap, that doctor of yours is probobly looking for you."
"I don't know how he's going to react to this."

[Kimori]

"Is that not why we wear masks in society?"

It was an out of the ordinary question for Cyan, she wasn't one to dwell over society and their cliches. When she was still a student, she wasn't the typical outcast. Her appearance screamed 'Freak' while her attitude growled 'Bully'. Her grades were the best in her classes, but her actual classmates? All of them found reasons to hate her. Whether they were of the 'in-crowd' or not.

She was the girl in the back of the room covered with chains and spikes. Her eyes drenched in eyeliner and her lips smeared with red. Metal covered her ears, belly button, eyebrow, and lip. No one spoke to her unless it was an effort to intimidate her or try to find a joke within her. Cyanide had the best grades with the worst crime record because of this...

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine groaned under his breath so Mika wouldn't hear too much. He hated cleaning. His own home went unclean till absolutely necessary. Why would he come to work to clean? It was pointless. Still, he supposed, it must be done.

Doctor Valentine Drach's house was a large home in a Victorian style. The inside was decked with dark wood, but painted in a modern fashion. Each room had a specific color scheme and had been specially furnished to suit what Valentine wanted in a home. A long, metal gate circled the property and needed code to enter. It was surprising to most who saw his home; no one expected him to be able to afford it. Still, he lived alone with no other such being. No paid workers, no animals, no guests. Nothing.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario shook his head, "Most people wear masks to fit in, others to not fit in. It all depends on your preference." He slowed his pace a bit to take in more of the scenery. Even at his house he stayed inside, and in very few rooms. His house was much like Valentine's, though not quite as big or complicated and it was decorated rather different. Despite all of that, he lived alone and stayed inside when at home, or at least most of the time. There were times when he tried to hold up a garden, but he was at work too much so they died.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia tilted her head as she examined the melting peice of ice and the jagged piece of glass. She moved it around in her fingers and accidentally cut herself, with a piece she neglected to acknowledge. The red swelled out of her finger and stained the glass, but she ignored that fact. Instead, she put the ice against it, to see what the effect would be. It was almost just the same, but at the same time rather different. She put them both in her mouth, to feel with her tongue instead of her fingers and eyes. Of course, she was careful not to swallow or cut her tongue.

[Kimori]

"What about those who don't wear a mask?"

Cyan's paced followed Ario's as he slowed. Her home, when she had a home, was a small place. The yard was empty, both front and back, and the grass didn't seem to live no matter how much sun and water it had. There had been no flowers and one tree; outback. She spent a lot of time under that tree, even though the ground was rough and the tree gave no shade. It was a place she could go to think; of course, her 'thinking' was never good but still she did.

.:. .:. .:.

After brushing the pieces of glass, ice, and water together he set the broom to the side. Valentine looked around the desk for a moment, in hopes of finding a dust pan of some sort. Luckily, there was an old one in the corner by the chair. He was ready to leave the mess for another staff memeber if he couldn't find the pan.

"Mikaia, don't hurt yourself in any pieces I missed. I'm almost finished."

Drach remarked as he kneeled down, his shoe in a bit of the water as he did so. His boots weren't that important, but he still was annoyed with them getting wet.

[Tanbou-chan]

"They truly don't care about society." Ario's gaze shifted to the blue, almost perfectly clear sky while he walked. Sometimes the thought of taking pictures so he could enjoy the outdoors while inside crossed his mind, but then he realized that still wouldn't work. So whenever he was outside, he savored it, especially his favorite part, the sky.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked to her fingers before looking to him and nodding. She soon quickly spit the piece of glass and almost fully melted peice of ice into her right hand, the same hand where she cut her finger. "Mr. Drach... what's the difference between ice and glass?" She knew of the obvious; ice melted, glass didn't; glass tended to be sharper; glass tended to be clearer. But there were certain things of a basic education that she had forgotten; never finding it important after those years. One such thing was the that glass was man made whilst ice was frozen water.

[Kimori]

"Do you have a mask?"

Cyan stared forward as they talked. She found no more reason to look around, it was all the same. Bright and green; plain. The only other color was outside of the wire; it was out of her reach. Her hole in a white hell was her grave and that was the only place she could reach.

.:. .:. .:.

"Hmm...Let's see...ice is frozen liquid, glass is a solid. Water is a natural substance while glass is all man-made. Ice is eatable and glass is not; unless you plan on killing yourself..."

Doctor Drach responded carelessly as he tossed the contents on his dust pan away. The pieces crashed against the side of the metal trashcan and gave a small echo through the small room. He shook his head at the noise and went back to finish the mess. It was almost all gone now.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario paused before responding with a nod, "Yes. When I'm in public, when I'm working, and when I'm just enjoying myself... I guess the last one isn't really a mask though." He looked to the girl he was talking to. Was now a mask? No, not right now. Right now he saw no point in wearing a mask, not even the work mask.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked from her doctor to what was in her hand. The ice was fully melted now, her finger was scabbing over, and the glass remained the same. "Glass hurts... and ice is cold..." It almost sounded like she was reciting a poem. Her left hand removed the glass piece from on top of her right hand. She then wipe the water off of her right hand and sucked on her slightly bleeding finger.

[Kimori]

"I hope I'm not just work then..."

Cyan responded after pausing in thought over his 'masks'. She could feel his eyes and turned her own gaze to the doctor. They were so different. Most of Cyanide's life had been a lie, at least to those around her. No one seemed to know the 'true' her. The one they all called a monster, the one they all found sickening, the one they all wanted dead.

.:. .:. .:.

"Ice can hurt too."

Valentine stated as he swept the remaining contents onto the pan. Ice could cause death just the same as glass. Just in a different way. He stood and set the broom to the side, then dumped the broken fragments into the can. Another clang to make him annoyed with it. The floor was still damp, but not as bad. After setting the pan back in the corner, he glanced around for a paper to clean up the water.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario stopped and turned to look at Cyan. He studied her and then shook his head. "I can never see you as 'just work' anymore... perhaps at first I did... but not now." It was true. At first she had just been another job, but now she was more. Yes, she was still a job, but not solely that. It was the reason they met, it was the reason he got to see her so much, and it was the reason he knew so much about her. Only reason she was a job anymore.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked to Valentine and stood up, still sucking on her finger for a minute. She did eventually pull it out of her mouth and examined it before bending over and picking up her new cup. "How can ice hurt you...?" She was picturing something like glass where it would cut you, but she didn't see how ice could do that.

.:. .:. .:.

((I know, I know, forgot Susan again... sorry.))

"I don't need to prove anything, I just need to check-up in a few months and see how their relationship has progressed..." Susan smirked a bit. "Then I need to make sure Cyan isn't still a threat to Ario. And then it's on to Trixie..."

[Kimori]

Cyan slowed to a stop a few steps in front of Ario and turned as well. She faced him in silence as he spoke. At first, she was a job. A lot of things were different at first. Her anger had been released in a much different way; she had screamed and kicked. She had lashed out at everyone and everything. It was pleasant to hear that he thought differently of her now though.

"That's...comforting. I would hate to feel misled."

If her words were sarcastic or not, it was unknown. She had her emotions so mixed that it was difficult for anyone to make out the difference. Still, in all truth, something tugged at Cyan. Something made her feel like simply caring for her doctor was bad.

.:. .:. .:.

"It can cause frost bite and, sometimes, it can be sharp."

There were other ways, but nothing that came to mind. He walked over to some paper towel and picked it up. After looking from the paper to the mess, he set the paper back down. The mess could be cleaned up by someone else or it would dry. Right now, he was too tired or annoyed to bother with it. His gaze turned to Mika and he noticed her finger's cut.

"What happened?"

.:. .:. .:.

(( It's alright hun'. <3 ))

"A threat?"

Brendan questioned, the relationship between patient and doctor was always so entertaining. They were the easiest to find flaws in and easiest to mess with. There was always some form of blackmail to be used as well. It was never good to get involved in this situation because of that.

[lucky4life]

Amela peeked around the corner too at Hunter from beneath one of Victor's arms.
"Hmm...I think he IS looking for me. That can't be good."
Mela looked up at Victor from her crouched position and said, "Do you think he's mad at us for letting me out?"

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario knew something wasn't quite right with her, he was her doctor after all. Still, he wouldn't pester. He'd know in due time, so he believed. "I do my best not to mislead anyone..." He then continued walking after giving her a small smile, he was no longer accustomed to warm smiles though.

.:. .:. .:.

"Uh..." Mika looked from Valentine to the cut and quickly put the hand behind her back. "Carelessness..." She looked away, almost afraid he'd snap at her for something. It was obvious he was annoyed and she was afraid the cut would make it worse somehow. Besides, she felt like her pestering about ice and glass was part of his annoyance.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan nodded. "If something did happen between Cyanide and Dr. Gertz, and then something bad happened, it wouldn't end over so well for Dr. Gertz and could ruin his career..." She rested back in her seat in an almost apathetic way. In truth, she did care about Ario and his job; not only was it part of her job, but she had always cared about the well being of the doctors, especially the ones at this asylum. She'd hate to see sane people's lives ruined by the lives of the insane.

[Kimori]

In hopes of changing the topic, she followed and glanced to Ario. She tapped his shoulder before pulled her arms across her chest. Cyan had noticed something about him.

"You don't smile often. I mean, really smile."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine studied her for a moment then shook his head. He wasn't annoyed with her, just the events that had happened. After pulling out a first aid, he hunted out the bandaids and turned to Mika.

"Here, let me put a bandaid on it."

.:. .:. .:.

"Ah yes...you and the career."

He remarked and shook his head. In truth, it was his job to make sure the doctors didn't screw up. Though, he didn't care if they did. It was always amusing to him to watch it all happen.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario glanced to her. Was he supposed to respond to that? "No... I guess I don't really..." That was all he could think to respond with.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia hesitantly did as she was told. She held her hand out to him. Bandaids... bleh. She'd live with it though, it was her clumsiness that got her cut and Mr. Drach probably knew what was best.

.:. .:. .:.

"What's so wrong about their career or them?" Susan looked to the man she was talking to. She always saw him as a tall, proud man. "Just because you like to see everyone's life go to hell... yet say you care..." She figured that was a wrong thing to say.

.:. .:. .:.

Hunter and Joseph started down the hall toward where Mela and Victor were hiding. I don't trust this Joseph guy...

[Kimori]

"Why not?"

The first part hadn't really been a question. She hadn't expected him to think of anything for the statement. It was just a way to try and forget about what was bothering her. Cyan, instinctively, had gone to softly rugging her arms with her hands.

"You should smile more."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine placed a tad bit of medicine on the bandaid before he took hold of Mika's wrist. His grasp on her was light and barely there, he only held her to steady her hand for him. He pulled the bandaid over the small cut then looked over the wound.

"That feel okay?"

.:. .:. .:.

"Let me start off by saying, I don't care. I never say I care. I do this job because it's entertaining and pays well. Secondly, it is their life to screw up. We shouldn't try to help them make their own decisions. It isn't like they're being brainwashed into liking these people."

[Tanbou-chan]

"I don't smile because I've never seen a need before..." Ario then thought about it. Smile more? "Why?"

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia shrugged, once again her mind jumped to her parents and her past. "Thank you... Mr. Drach..." Her gaze went to her cup again. Mom... and dad... and a home... and masses of color... and comfort... and nothing to fear...

.:. .:. .:.

((I know she wasn't there but... didn't he say he cared about VAlentine?))

"So do you care about anyone other than yourself Brendan?" Susan was afraid she was going to get herself in trouble with him. She had to know though, she was curious.

[lucky4life]

Amela peeked again and saw that Dr. Hunter was now coming down the hallway.
"Uhoh!"
She quickly moved around and behind Victor to hide herself just a little tiny bit better...for all the good it would do now.

[Blaze]

Chris almost cringed. What games did he like to play? Those would be games that were branded in him by the army, games that he enjoyed since his corruption, and surely she wouldn't like those. "Uh... risk... strategio... uh... basically any war games..."

Bella, trying to be open to anything, smiles. "Could you teach me how to play one of them?"

***

"More than I was. Thanks again."

Andreea nodded and rested her chin on her knees. The couch was a much more comfortable material. She realized that the voices had seemingly left. That was a nice realization. Something she hadn't had in a while. Though, she suddenly noticed something else. What was he looking at? Her gaze followed his down to her legs and she noticed the scars.

Damn...

Kell then closes his eyes. "I apologize..."

[Kimori]

"You look good with one."

At least she was honest! Cyan glanced to Ario with a bored expression and gave a small shrug. There was nothing more and nothing less to it.

.:. .:. .:.

"Of course."

Valentine turned and flipped through the medicine that was in the desk. He pulled out a common pain killer for headaches and popped it open. His head was killing him; not because of Mika just from the frustration of it all. Silently, he poured himself a glass of water and took two pills from the bottle.

.:. .:. .:.

(( Ya know...I can't remember at all. ^^;; ))

Brendan turned his gaze to her and grinned wickedly. She treading on thin ice with this. Still, he would play for now.

"Whether I care about anyone is still a mystery."

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea glanced from her scars to Kell then shook her head. She knew sooner or later someone, besides her doctor, was going to see them.

"They're scars. It doesn't matter if you look."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Do you really want to?" Chris asked Bella.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario was surprised. Really? What? Why this sudden...? What? Now he was the one confused. "Uh... thanks...?"

.:. .:. .:.

"M... Mr.... Drach... C-Can I...?" Mikaia shook her head, it was pointless to ask. She already knew the answer and she truly didn't wish to hear it.

.:. .:. .:.

"Surely you've loved someone at some point..." Susan remarked. She had no plan, no strategy, no ulterior motive... or did she?

[Kimori]

Cyanide laughed and shook her head. He seemed surprised by that. What was so shocking. She grinned as she looked back to him.

"What's so shocking?"

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine took the last of the water then set the empty glass down. He turned to Mika and sat on the edge of the desk. What did she want to ask?

"Go ahead."

.:. .:. .:.

"Love is a crazy concept. Why should I get involved?"

Brendan stated careless and shrugged.

[Tanbou-chan]

"It just..." Didn't seem like her? Did Ario really want to say that? "I just didn't expect you to say that..." It just didn't seem like something she'd say.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika shook her head and sat down, transitioning to her usual position. He'd say no and that be the end of it. She didn't want to hear that, so she just wouldn't ask.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sighed and muttered, "Sounds like you..."

[Kimori]

"Is it unnatural of me?"

Cyan questioned with a small tilt of her head. She still had her arms across her chest as she looked to Ario.

.:. .:. .:.

"Ask it. If it's something I'll say no to then I won't even answer. I want to know though."

Valentine stated as he looked her over.

.:. .:. .:.

"It should."

Brendan said with a grin.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Maybe... maybe not. Just does't seem like it's natural..." Ario confessed.

.:. .:. .:.

"I... was..." Mika looked up, scared to say it. "...was wondering if I... could... hug you..." She immediately buried her face again, knowing he didn't like to be hugged and knowing there'd be no answer.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan rolled her eyes before smirking. Now she had a plan.

[Kimori]

"Because I said....?"

Cyan was curious about this.

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine was completely surprised.

"Hug me....?"

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan saw the look and shook his head.

"What's going on in your head?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"You said what you did about my smile..." Ario answered.

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm... sorry..." Mikaia responded. "I know you don't like... being touched..."

.:. .:. .:.

"You'll know in due time," Susan remarked.

[Kimori]

"What about it?" Cyan questioned.

.:. .:. .:.

"I..." He was completely confused suddenly.

.:. .:. .:.

"I don't like this." Brendan stated.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario shook his head. "Nevermind, don't worry about it." He laughed a bit, truly and genuinely. "Still wanna leave the asylum for a bit?"

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia looked up rather quickly. Should she not have asked? "Mr. Drach?" She tilted her head a bit. Was he alright? She was worried again. What was wrong? "What's wrong Mr. Drach? Are you alright?" Maybe it was the reason he took the pills, maybe something was really wrong.

.:. .:. .:.

"There's nothing wrong with it Brendan..." Susan stood up and turned to him. "Come outside with me please." For the time being, she just wanted a harmless walk, that was all. Nothing more; just to get some fresh air and stretch a bit, but she wanted company.

[Kimori]

Cyan couldn't help but smile as she heard Ario laugh. It was such a nice change. She wasn't completely sure why she enjoyed it so much though. The question kept the smile on her face as she nodded.

"Very much so."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine laughed a bit and shook his head. No one had ever asked to hug him before. He was taken off guard, though for some reason he thought about letting her. Technically, it wouldn't hurt and no one else would actually know. So, he would still have his reputation.

"Did you still want to hug me, Mika?"

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan eyed Susan for a moment then slowly nodded. He pushed out of his seat in the Asylum's lobby. There was still something behind her ways, but he let it slide for the time being. A simply visit to the outside wouldn't be too much of a pain.

"Alright, lead the way."

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario nodded and figured that'd be the answer. He turned and headed for the gate. "No troublemaking though, under any circumstances." He figured he didn't have to tell her, but he felt it safest to do so.

.:. .:. .:.

Now Mikaia was the one taken off guard. Would he let her? She nodded, watching him as if he was going to hurt her. She knew he wouldn't and she didn't mean to make it seem like that. Actually, she didn't even know it seemed that way.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan smiled and led the way outside. "Thank you Brendan." She wasn't really sure why she was going to actually do her plan, but she wanted to. Something inside her told her to, told her she had to know the answers she longed for so much. So she'd do it, without fear of consequences. She almost never feared the consequences.

[Kimori]

Cyan was rather surprised with this. She was actually being allowed out? Not just outside, but out of the gates too!? Quickly, she ran over next to Ario and nodded. She would behave if she got to go out. Why would she screw that up?

"Thanks..."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine remained sitting, but decided he might as well. He removed his arms from across his chest and gave a small nod.

"I'll let you."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan was still suspicious but he figured Susan would never do anything too horrible. At least not to him. That would be bad and even for someone who didn't fear something, they still knew where to stop.

"Of course."

[Blaze]

Bella nods with a smile, "I'd love to learn something new..."

***

Kell slowly opens his eyes, this time looking to her eyes. "Do you mind my asking: What happened?" His eyes showed a caring concern for her feelings. I think... I like her... but it's too early to tell... besides... she probably hates me

[Tanbou-chan]

"Don't thank me yet..." Ario actually almost doubted her ability to deal with people. He was afraid she'd get highly annoyed and do something stupid, whether she truly meant to or not. "Where's the first place you want to go out there?"

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia looked surprised but stood up. "R... really?" Was he sure? Was this for real?

.:. .:. .:.

I'm gonna get in so much trouble with him for this plan... Susan knew it, but she didn't care. Seems like I'm the curious cat... She stretched her arms above her.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Alright, after the infirmary we can go to my office to play Stratego..." Chris explained.

[Kimori]

Cyan glanced to him with a curious look before she turned forward again. Maybe he was right, maybe she would screw this up. At least, she could try not to though. His question came to mind and she drifted over a few places.

"I don't know where this place even is...What is around here?"

.:. .:. .:.

Valentined nodded to her before he stood up as well. Hopefully, he was right.

"Sure, it can't hurt..."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan had his arms folded over his chest again and walked without a care. He had a strong stride that came to him natural.

"Are we simply going for a walk?"

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea didn't mind, though she knew he wouldn't like the answer. She grinned and glanced to her own scars then back to him.

"Dying men."

[Blaze]

Bella repeats, "Stratego... it almost seems like a latin base..." she laughs, "Is that a fun game?"

***

Kell's eyes widen, "Oh... are these the men that said that you were beautiful?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"There's a lot..." Ario thought for a minute. "List some harmless hobbies."

.:. .:. .:.

Mika nodded and carefully hugged him. She didn't want him to be the one to freak out.

.:. .:. .:.

Chris laughed a bit. "I think it's fun, and it's rather easy. But it's based on strategy, hence the name."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan smirked again. "You Germans..." She gently took hold of his hand, almost nervously. Now she was fearing the consequences. But she had to know. "Cold, to the point, and suspicious."

[Blaze]

Bella nods, "Stradegy..." She looks at the ground. "Do you think that political leaders use games such as 'Stratego' to plan their next wars?"

[odw777]

Victor thinks for a second.
"Come on let's just go and meet him. He is your doctor so he has a right to know where you're at."
He says and takes Mela's hand to follow him into the hallway.

[lucky4life]

"Whaaaat?" Amela said quietly. "But...but!" She protested momentarily and then gave up and while following behind him muttered, "Aw man..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laughed a bit, "Nah, strategy games like Stratego and risk are nothing like actual war at all. The war games they do, if they do any, would be much more complicated than the war games civilians play." If they do any? He knew they sometimes did, but for some reason he didn't seem to want to say that.

.:. .:. .:.

Hunter saw Mela and Victor emerge; behind him, Joseph smirked.

[Blaze]

Bella reasons, "Well, because I heard that in the ancient times, Kings would play chess to plan out their up coming wars..."

[odw777]

Victor walks toward Hunter along with Mela.
"I thought I'd just take her out for a bit of fresh air. You don't need to worry I was with her the entire time."
"She did tell me it's been 2 weeks, and that's an awful long time not to go outsid."
He says looking at Hunter.

[lucky4life]

When Amela saw that Hunter had noticed them she tried to hide even further behind Victor who was still holding her hand and pulling her along.

[Tanbou-chan]

((Alright, alright I'll post...))

"Maybe that's why they were never any good with wars..." Chris joked.

.:. .:. .:.

"Some of our patients are never allowed outside, others will not go outside. Learn your place Victor..." Hunter sternly remarked, still with his almost unnatural smile. He doesn't seem to act off of the classes he's gone through, more human sympathy... He complained to himself as Joseph stood behind him with an amused smile on his face.

So, I can prove from this that Hunter has no control... perhaps I needn't visit Kevin after all...

[Blaze]

Bella then looks at Chris, "Instead of loosing the lives of millions, how come the kings just didn't fight using the chess peices?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"Because chess doesn't necessarily show skills and is a game, so it's not taken seriously. Besides, chess and war are highly different and why allow the fate of a country to rest on the outcome of a simple game?" Chris responded.

[Blaze]

"Why allow the fate of a country rest on blood shead?' Bella counter-attacks.

[Tanbou-chan]

"It's hard to explain Bella," Chris replied. He felt strongly about it, being at least semi-antiwar. Once again, it was corruption of the military school. "You see, for one thing, it is of no concern to the leader of a country who dies and who lives so long as they remain in power and their country remains intact. And it's the same reason that you or I would hold an argument over a matter we felt strongly about. If words cannot do it, actions must. I fought against my superior officers while I was at military school, it wasn't violent but I fought back. And take the Nazis for example.

"What else could the Polish or Russians or British have done to end such an unspeakable crime? If words fail, do you allow your country to be conquered or do you sacrifice some people to do it?" He paused. "Like I said, it's hard to explain. But it's like an argument or insulting someone out of anger. You threatened, and humans are immoral creatures. When attacked, would you not attack back Bella?"

[Blaze]

Bella looks down, "I guess I would attack back...but for my own survival..." She then grabs her arm again. "Can we hurry?"

[Kimori]

Cyan had to refrain from rolling her eyes or laughing; Harmless hobbies? She only had hobbies that involved some kind of painful amusment. Still, she held back and tried to think of something. What had she enjoyed before? Television, but only certain shows. Art, but she was never good at it and she was always confused by it. What else...?

"Um...."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine couldn't resist from tensing up a bit. He wasn't used to hugging; or being touched for that matter. Still, he was awkward and didn't really move as Mika hugged him.

Ario and Chris better not find out...

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan looked over Susan with an odd look; what was she aiming for? He glanced to her hand before shaking his head. He could play games, if she was trying to get a reaction out of him she would. Probably not the reaction she wanted though.

"Cold as ice."

.:. .:. .:.

"A few of them...they were all after one thing though."

Andreea stated as she shook her head. Men. They were all born perverts; some just know how to hide it better.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris looked to her and nodded, they weren't really that far anymore.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario shook his head. "You're kidding Cyan... tell me you're kidding..." It wouldn't be very good if she had no other hobbies, and maybe then they really shouldn't go outside. It'd either give her ideas or she'd use those things she already knew.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika didn't really care if he tensed up or not, it was what she had expected. She didn't expect anything in return either, though she did wish for it. Either way, hugging him helped a bit. She soon let go and moved back though.

.:. .:. .:.

She wasn't truly looking for a certain reaction, it was more that she wanted a reaction, any reaction would due. Susan let go of his hand though. "Nah, I guess it's more all of you men actually." She stopped walking and looked around, actually expecting him to shrug off her statement and continue walking. "Do we have to wait for the others to finish... or can we go do something?"

[Kimori]

Cyan glanced to Ario, his reaction was almost upsetting. She shook her head and tried to think more into her own life. There wasn't much there; well, there wasn't much that was legal. Singing? Hell no. Games? None that Ario would like.

"I'm thinking here! Jeesh...you're no help..."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine relaxed once again when Mikaia let go, but he didn't freak out or such. He sat back down on the edge of the desk. That wasn't too bad.

"...Did that help?"

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan fell to a stop next to Susan. He glanced to the building before looking to his watch. The others would probably be longer. There was most likely no need for them if they were finished.

"I suppose we could leave."

He had seemed to ignore the entire statement about men.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario couldn't help but chuckle as they neared the gates. He didn't really wish to go through all the stuff with the security about taking Cyan out. So instead of truly paying attention to her now, he began to come up with some lie about Cyan to get her outside a bit.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia nodded a bit. "A little..." It was better than nothing and it was more than usual anymore. Still, she remembered how her parents would hush her down and her sister, who was much older than her and lived in France, would always try to come up with ways to take her mind off of it... though she had only seen her sister three times and didn't clearly remember what she looked like. It was still better than here, where that's all they did. All you talked about were your problems...

.:. .:. .:.

Susan looked to him, "You suppose? You don't truly know?" What would they do anyway? He didn't seem like the type of guy to really go do things she'd want to.

[Kimori]

Cyan was slowly giving up on this. She wasn't interested in finding something unharmful in the first place. This was just too hard. Still, she continued to pull out a few ideas though there was none of which she liked.

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm glad."

Valentine nodded a bit then glanced around. The day was half over. He stretched a bit then stood back up.

.:. .:. .:.

"Does it matter? If we leave they can't really do anything about it."

Brendan remarked with a shrug and leaned against the side of the building.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario stopped at the gate, two security guards walked up to them. "She's with me..." He figured it was worth a shot to just say that.

.:. .:. .:.

"I have to... go back to... my room don't I?" Mika questioned, not really wanting to go back to the room.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan nodded and slowly started for the gate. "Alright, so what are you up to doing?"

[Blaze]

Kell looks down, "I'm sorry that that happened to you... you deserve more than that..." FINALLY something came out of your mouth that didn't sound like a retard thought it up...

***

Bella laughs, "I guess that I should have been more careful with my hunger... not my fault that I've been deprived of it for so long... some times... I wonder how I started becomeing addicted to blood... I know that I havn't been like this forever..."

[miko hanyou]

A nurse came in Dante's room with her dinner along with some guard to take sure the Dante doesn't do anything funny, mashed potatoes with medicine in it since Dante refuse to take them, steamed vegetables, cut up pieces of chicken and Orange juice.

"Thank you nurse, You're so kind."She picked up the tray, she was let go of her second jacket after she was without the first one along with a fixed bars "Where's the fork?" She asked

"I'm sorry but the doctors think that you can't be trusted with a fork, I'll have to hand feed you"

"Damn" She mentally said "It's OK, I'm not going to do anything bad"

The nurse shaked her head "Please open your mouth" she said as she hold up a spork of mashed potatoes and shoved it in Dante's mouth.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Eh... many people become addicted now and believe themselves vampires..." Chris stated. It was true, he had known a few.

((I'm gonna at least double post here to bring back some of my characters))

[Tanbou-chan]

"How does it feel, to treat me like you do? When you laid your hands upon me, and told me who you are. I thought I was mistaken... I thought I heard your words. Tell me how do I feel? Tell me now how do I feel? How does it feel, how should I feel? Tell me how does it feel to treat me like you do?" Trixie heard the music in her head as she once again managed to escape her room. Ario was taking too long for her liking. If her doctor would take too long, she'd make her own fun, no matter the consequences. The itch was taking over anyway, she had to see someone's blood. Sure, she'd be given all hell for it, perhaps even killed somehow, but right now all reason in her mind was clouded by the itch.

Ario said she'd be allowed out and to do some minor things, but he was too late. The itch! It was the itch! She let out her usual, long, banshee call as she moved through the halls, looking for an unsuspecting victim. It was like the wolves, only she wasn't calling for anyone. Pain, blood, fearful sobs, cries for help, pained shrieks, something... anything! Even if it was her own, she needed to get rid of the itch that clouded her mind and took control of her.

Slowly she crept through the halls like a demon hiding in the shadows. Maybe she'd be seen and 'put to sleep' as usual. At least the itch would be gone and she wouldn't have to worry about the fact that Ario lied. But no, she'd wake up and the itch would still be there. Night and day, sleep or waking hour, the itch remained, and the only thing that would stop it is her medicine. Only Ario could allow medicine to be given though...

.:. .:. .:.

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" Kevin chanted. "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" He was still laying on his back, still wishing someone would find him, still wishing to be taken out of his misery, still trying to pass the time. It was driving him out of his mind! He needed food, he needed a shower, he needed a brush, he needed a mirror.

"Mirror, mirror, bloody freaking mirror on the wall, who the hell is the best of all?" He needed someone, anyone. Even if they insulted him, at least he could put them in their place. He needed someone to tell him how he looked though, so he could fix it.

((Tell I'm bored and wasting time again?))

[odw777]

((Alright, alright I'll post...))

"Maybe that's why they were never any good with wars..." Chris joked.

.:. .:. .:.

"Some of our patients are never allowed outside, others will not go outside. Learn your place Victor..." Hunter sternly remarked, still with his almost unnatural smile. He doesn't seem to act off of the classes he's gone through, more human sympathy... He complained to himself as Joseph stood behind him with an amused smile on his face.

So, I can prove from this that Hunter has no control... perhaps I needn't visit Kevin after all...


(( Ohh crap on a stick it's my turn to post, apologies. -_-; ))

"Well yes sir I'm sorry I should have informed you first."
Victor says forcing himself to apologise. He doesn't want to get on Hunter's bad side anymore, because that would mean he wouldn't get to see Mela again who he had really started to like after their talk outside. She was afterall nothing like Ario's patients which he still saw as dangerous lunatics.

Victor notices Joseph who looks amused at the whole situation and gives him a suspicious glance.
"Who is that guy?"
He thinks.

[Blaze]

"But.... I know that I'm not a vampire..." Bella's voice was filled with confusion. She stops walking and she stares at the ground, lost in thought. Tears form at her eyes and she quickly whipes them away and she begins to walk faster. "I'd like to get there as soon as possible..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Well then, you're better off than the majority of people..." Chris calmly remarked as they entered another building. "First door on your right," he explained while holding this door open for her. He was going to go in with her but he was going to follow her in.

.:. .:. .:.

((Lol, s'k o-kun.))

Hunter shook his head, "As long as she talked she probably deserved a nice little walk."

Joseph caught the glance and stepped forward, hand out to shake. "My name's Joseph." He had a pleasant smile on his face now.

[lucky4life]

((hm...it's been a while since she talked in her own language))

Amela was still hiding behind Victor. Hunter was sort of scaring her because he was obviously a bit angry and yet he acted as if everything was fine with that creepy smile of his.
"Mankoi neis im nid narnd? Ro nea ungwalien mi," Mela muttered under her breath, not audible to anyone who was right next to her. (Why would I not talk? He was torturing me.)
She also added extremely quietly, "Da waini nwalka cil!" (A most cruel person!)

[Blaze]

Still looking down at the ground, she enters the building. Blood started to seep through the thin clothe wrapped around her arm. She then arrives at the door. She slowly opens it, then quickly turns around, to make sure that Chris was still there.

To his right, not too far behind him, she saw the annoying security guards. One of them yelled, "STOP!" He ran up to Bella, grabbing her wounded arm. She yelps in pain. He grits through his teeth, "You're going to your cell."

[odw777]

Hunter shook his head, "As long as she talked she probably deserved a nice little walk."

Joseph caught the glance and stepped forward, hand out to shake. "My name's Joseph." He had a pleasant smile on his face now.

"Victor, Nice to meet you."
Victor says giving him a small nod.
"Ohh yes we had a nice long talk."
He says looking at Mela with a small smile.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris walked up behind and glared at the security guard, "Let go of her, she's with me." He was obviously angry, which tended to never happen.

.:. .:. .:.

Joseph gave a small nod to Victor and then to Hunter who gave him a suspicious glare before turning back to Mela and Victor.

"I put the books in your room." He looked to Victor. "Maybe you could take her on daily walks... if she holds up to her end of our deal."

[Kimori]

Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. Prince Charming is going against the rules...

A small grin fell to Cyanide's lips as she looked over the guards. Prince Charming would always be the nickname she held for Ario; he was the closest she had to a real one. She instinctively stepped closer to Ario and dropped her hands to her sides. This would be an interesting experience. Still, she was supposed to think of something which was unpainful. Hopefully something would come to mind soon.

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine sighed and looked Mika over; he didn't really have any other choice. He had other patients that still needed to be checked on. Alistina was never going to check them all, even with his threats. Maybe, just maybe, there was something else. If Mikaia was willing to behave and help out, then he could probably take her with him on his visits. The other patients could use some friendly visitors.

"Well...there is something else you could do."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan gave a half shrug, he hadn't planned on doing much else today. Well, except for getting a few drinks before heading home for the night. He wasn't in the mood to do much.

"This was your idea. You decide."

.:. .:. .:.

"It's because of them that I am here. They call me a murderer."

Andreea stated with an almost sorrowful tone. She had a hurt look in her eyes as she turned her gaze to the floor. They deserved what they had gotten. This place was hell! Why was she forced to be here?

[Blaze]

The security guard glares at Chris, "I have direct orders from Dr. Gertz to take her to her cell... last I checked, you weren't her doctor. So I won't listen to you." He squeezes his grip on Bella's arm. "Besides, she's faking it." Bella began to cry from the excrutiating pain.

She screams, "¡Maldígalo, deje para ir de mí!" (Damn it, let go of me!)

***

Kell closes his eyes, "If I ever get out, I'll kill them..." He opens his eyes and he stares into her eyes. "I promise you..."

[Tanbou-chan]

The two guards suspiciously eyed over Cyan. They knew her for being a notoriously hard patient. "Why is she coming out?"

Ario cursed under his breath. An excuse, a lie, a truth, anything! "She's been good today and she wishes to see the Holocaust Museum." It sounded reasonable enough, she was into that sort of stuff.

The two guards seemed taken aback. Showing a patient like her a Holocaust Museum?! "A... alright..." They opened the gates.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika eyed him almost suspiciously. "What is it?" She wasn't sure she liked that. At the same time, though, she didn't wish to go to her room and she'd do just about anything to get out of it at the moment. The thought of going outside instead even crossed her mind. Naturally that thought was quickly dismissed.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sighed and shook her head. What a boring man! She refrained from grinning though as an idea came into her head. Brendan was walking slightly in front of her and if she could pull this off just right to make him turn around just in time... or maybe he'd be suspicious? She really wasn't one for girly or clumsy tendencies... That thought was dismissed. She'd do it anyway. Suddenly, a small 'eep' escaped her lips and she fell foward.

.:. .:. .:.

Chris firmly and instinctively grabbed the guards hand and brandished a few papers saying he was the new doctor of Bella. "I don't care what Ario says, she is indeed my patient and I do believe she'd tell the truth to me. If you continue to hurt my patient I will either get you fired or make sure you regret this day for the rest of your life." Perhaps military school wasn't terrible in some aspects...

[Blaze]

The guard looks at the paper, glaringly and he practically throws Bella. "Fine..."

A soft thud sounded when she hit the ground. She spit at the guard's feet. "Agujero del asno..." (@ss hole)

[Kimori]

That's not a bad idea...The Holocaust is such an interesting little story...

Cyan looked over the guards as they suddenly became familiar. She was sure she had knocked them down at least once. A small laugh escaped her lips before she looked to Ario. She put out her hand to the gates in a motion to tell him that he was leading the way.

"Go on."

.:. .:. .:.

"You could come with me, if you behave and help out."

It might be difficult for her to keep herself under control with meeting new people. Still, if she was willing to give it a good try then it couldn't be too bad. Or could it? He would rather not think about the consequences at the moment.

.:. .:. .:.

"What the hell?"

Brendan remarked under his breath as he turned around. By that time, it was too late. Susan crashed into his chest and he stumbled back. The ground hit his back hard and immediately the breath rushed from his lungs.

"Scheiße..."

.:. .:. .:.

"Why...? I don't know you and I mean nothing to you. My problems are none of your concern..."

Andreea looked up from the ground. There was still a soft look of pain, but most of it was replaced by confusion of Kell's reaction.

[Blaze]

"No one deserves to be treated that way..." he pauses. "Not even my worst enemy deserves this kind of punishment... I say that this is worst than death..." Kell then looks to the ground. "They think that they're helping us, when in fact, they're killing us."

[Tanbou-chan]

"No, I was going to let you go first my darling damsel in distress..." Ario sarcastically remarked as he started walking again. He loved playing that prince charming and damsel thing. It was always unclear why or how it started, but he liked it and failed to complain.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika hesitated. New people? Help out? She looked to her cup. Go to her room or go help out? "Al... alright..." She'd do her best, she really didn't want to go to her room.

.:. .:. .:.

Perhaps Susan pushed it too far by tripping, and obviously it hurt him a bit, but that was all the better. It'd make things fun and interesting. Of course, their faces were inches apart and her palms rested on his chest. She couldn't help but blush at that. Falling on top of a strong German who was good looking, slightly pissed, and muttered bad words in German; what girl didn't dream of that? Alright... so not many did, but she didn't truly ask their opinion.

.:. .:. .:.

Chris held out a hand to Bella after pocketing his paperwork. "Are you alright?" At least it had happened outside of the infirmary.

[Blaze]

Bella shakily accepts his hand, nodding lightly. His strong hand compared to her light fragil hand was greatly noticable, and as she was lifted, she stares straight into his eyes. She, being a little shorter than Chris, looked up at him smiling. She whispers, "Thank you... Chris." She lightly kisses his cheek, then her cheeks turn a bright red-is pink as she pulls away,looking down.

[Kimori]

Cyanide couldn't resist smirking at Ario's remark. This small game they played was more entertaining then a lot of the things she did alone. She wasn't exactly sure why, because if anyone else had referred to her as their damsel in distress then she might kill them. As Ario started out the gate, Cyan walked up to his side and glanced to him.

"The Prince isn't supposed to be so sarcastic."

.:. .:. .:.

"You won't have to talk to them, just me."

Valentine was still unsure about this arrangement. Though, he thought it was better than nothing. He had made a great step forward with Mika. It would be some sort of reward for it. Even if it wasn't the best.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan was dazed for a moment from the loss of air. Once he fully recovered, he leaned up on his elbows which forced Susan to fall back a bit but still be leaned against his chest. He looked down at her with a dark glare before shaking his head. That had been on purpose; he wasn't stupid. Though, he did wonder why she was trying to do this or whatever it was that she was really trying to do.

"Was there a reason for this?"

.:. .:. .:.

"They don't understand, I agree."

Andreea remarked then glanced to the side of the couch. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to get to know him.

[Tanbou-chan]

Ario cleared his throat. "I'm sorry milady, do forgive me." He smirked. "Would it also be inappropriate to state that a psychotic murderer can never be in charge of rules such as those?" He was merely joking around.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia nodded, completely nervous about the whole thing but also completely unwilling to go back to her room.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan diverted her gaze to the ground. "Is there ever a reason to clumsiness?" She knew he knew, but she had to say it. Her gaze returned to him as she smirked a bit. "Of course there was a reason for it." There's no other way to get this close to you jerk!

.:. .:. .:.

Chris was completely caught off guard by the kiss and managed to keep from blushing. He stumbled over his thoughts though, not quite sure how to react. "Uh... you're welcome..." What else was there to do?

[Blaze]

Kell glances over at Andreea. "The nurses, sometimes remind me of the Nuns at the orphanage... so sometimes I'll just emagine them with those ugly winged hats that the Nuns would wear. I guess that it makes this place seem less of a hell hole." that was a nice way to attempt to lighten the mood.

***

Bella blushes even more. Then she enters the infererary. It's blinding white clean look seemed to actually make Bella look dark skinned for once. She unravvles the clothe from her arm, and her arm looks grotesquely infected and torn. There was an imprint of a large hand on her arm, guessing it was from the guard that grabbed her earlier.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris enters but pauses in the doorway, Valentine and his patient Mikaia were there. He knew of Mikaia's fear, having heard of it from Valentine. It wasn't just that though, he wasn't sure how Bella would act either.

Mikaia turned to look at the door when it opened. She was almost afraid it'd be that Brendan guy. Instead she saw Bella and another doctor. Her eyes widened a bit and she darted toward Valentine, looking for safety.

[Blaze]

Bella looks at Chris. "Whats her problem?" She folds up the clothe so that it wouldn't be dragging on the ground and getting dirty.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris looked to Bella before grabbing a bottle of pain killers, seeing that as the only 'cure' to her wound. "Paranoia..." he simply answered.

[Blaze]

She tips her head slightly to the left. "Paranoia. What of?" Bella waves her good arm as in saying hello to her.

[Kimori]

(( This is gonna suck cuz' I'm dead tired...but I need to post! So, forgive me. x-X ))

"Inappropriate? Why of course not! Too bad there's none of those around though, Love."

Cyan stated with a small shake of her head. A flicker of amusement was lingering in her scratched tone. She would never admit to being a "psychotic murderer", not even in play. Still, she wasn't upset with Ario for the reference; there were psychotic murderers at the asylum, just none of them were outside with them.

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine had caught a glimpse of Chris and Bella before Mika's dash. He turned his attention to the frightened girl quickly and caught her by the shoulders. No hugging now. There were people around!

"Whoa Mikaia! No more knocking me over for the day. That's simple a doctor and his patient. Now, are you ready to go?"

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan shook his head then pushed himself up farther. This, of course, caused Susan to fall off him more before he literally took hold of her shoulders. He looked to Susan with a grin then pushed her off of him and stood up. As he brushed himself off he spoke.

"Reason or not, that was pathetic."

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea smiled a little and nodded to Kell's visual. She looked over to her companion.

"I don't have much of a pleasant past. So, I find it hard to find a lighter memory to think of."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Nazis..." Chris remarked with a shake of his head.

Mika whimpered over the fact that a doctor was there, a doctor other than Valentine. "But.. bu..." She whimpered again.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario laughed a bit. "I supposed you're right."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan stood up with a smile. "How is it pathetic? It served it's purpose well enough." That was a big hint to her motive, but she mentally shrugged it off.

((Oh yeah? Beat that Kimi! ...
I'm always so brain dead after work...))

[Blaze]

Bella nods. "Nazi's... doesn't she know that majority of them were put to trial and killed?"

[Kimori]

(( Oh! I can so beat that!! XP ))

"Of course I am." Cyan simply nodded with pride.

.:. .:. .:.

"Come on, Mika..."

Valentine responded and turned her around, toward the door.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan glanced to Susan and shook his head again.

"You're so strange..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris shrugged, "I guess not." He then handed her the pills.

Mikaia shook her head, not toward him. A whisper... a small whisper. But she wasn't sure she actually heard something or if she was imagining things. She shook it off, there was a bigger problem.

.:. .:. .:.

"Figured out a hobby yet?" Ario inquired with a small chuckle.

.:. .:. .:.

"Good or bad?" Susan asked.

((Only because of Mikaia did you win!))

[Kimori]

(( I rock like that. ))

Valentine stepped up next to Mika and glanced to her. She wasn't going to go, was she?

"Mika?"

.:. .:. .:.

"That museum."

She nodded to Ario with a smirk.

.:. .:. .:.

"Always bad."

Brendan said with a grin.

( Dang Mika...made that one kinda long... )

[Tanbou-chan]

(( :lol: You rock anyway.))

She lingered a little longer before slowly, very slowly trying to get herself to go. Mikaia didn't like it at all though.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario laughed a bit. "I should have known."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan, getting more ideas and figuring it wouldn't hurt to let her motives show, got closer to Brendan and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Am I really that bad?" She was dying to see his new reaction.

( :lol: I'm having fun with Brendan. XP)

[Kimori]

(( I feel special. <3 ))

"Do I need to go first?"

Valentine questioned Mika quietly.

.:. .:. .:.

"Your fault."

Cyan shrugged; it was true.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan was close to throwing Susan off, but he quickly hid his first reaction. Why not prove her wrong? With that, he gently laid his palms on her hips and grinned.

"Bad is the only way to go."

( I can tell! You n' your german love. XP )

[Blaze]

Bella shakes her head. "I feel bad for her..." She accepts the pills and she swallows them in one go. "Can we clean it up a bit too?"

***

Kell looks down. "Maybe we could do something to make our stay here more pleasant... maybe... perhaps... become friends?"

[Tanbou-chan]

((You are special.))

Mika was about to nod but then stopped. Who would guard her back? But if she went first, what if they did what Brendan did? She nodded anyway. It didn't really matter either way, or so it seemed.

"Why do you feel bad for her?" Chris looked to Mikaia and noticed her hesitation. In hopes of making Valentine's job easier he moved as far from the door as he could while still remaining near Bella. "Of course we can clean it up."

.:. .:. .:.

"Doesn't matter, I don't have anything against it," Ario responded. "I have to admit, it is rather interesting. Sick, but interesting."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan almost sighed; he was just playing along. It wasn't him, she figured that much. Still, she wasn't going to waste the chance she had to at least be close to him. She rested her head on one of her arms so she wasn't looking at him, but to the left. "Why do you play along?" She honestly was curious. It wasn't helping her find her answer at all.

(*Sighs dreamily* I gotta push my luck on this one... Funny thing is, I used to hate anything associated with Germany... I was even ashamed of my German blood way-back-when... >.> My have the tables have turned. XD )

[Blaze]

Bella shrugs, "I don't know... but I guess to have a fear of something that is near extinction and to live off of this fear... would be horible.."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris nodded a bit, "Especially because she actually believes there are guards outside and that this is a concentration camp. Living in a dead nightmare and not knowing... watching your mind warp reality and believe it's true..." He sighed. There was no way he could live that way... but at the same time he wasn't actually sure what it was like. And supposedly she had been more vicious outside of the asylum.

[Blaze]

Bella shakes her head, "And I thought that my case was bad..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Well... at least you know and admit something's wrong... or that you're different..." Chris looked back to Bella, waiting for the other two to leave before tending her wound so as not to cause problems. "Last I knew she didn't know what was wrong and refused to believe this wasn't a concentration camp... that's why Valentine is her doctor."

[Blaze]

"What is Valentine a doctor of?" Bella asks.

[lucky4life]

Joseph gave a small nod to Victor and then to Hunter who gave him a suspicious glare before turning back to Mela and Victor.

"I put the books in your room." He looked to Victor. "Maybe you could take her on daily walks... if she holds up to her end of our deal."

"Oh, don't worry," Amela said from behind Victor, "I'll hold up my end of the deal...I don't break promises. Also, thank you very much for the books."

[Kimori]

Valentine gave a silent nod to Chris when he moved then moved behind Mika. She could do it, it might even help her get a backbone. He put a hand on her back to lead her forward.

"Go on..."

.:. .:. .:.

"Sick? The kind of sick I am?"

Cyanide's thoughts jumped from the museum to illness. What kind of sick? She, most likely, knew what he was talking about but she was never one to be so obvious. There were so many types nowadays. Sick as in her; course, that was also very split up. Sick as in the way her mother got after finding the boy; throwing up is smelly business.

.:. .:. .:.

"Why not? You're just going to keep doing these things so I might as well help you along."

Whether or not Brendan was telling the truth was, for once, unsure. His tone seemed off from his normal self. He still kept his palms on her hips as he glanced down to her. Height wise; Brendan was tall and towered over Susan, this made it a simple task to look at her.

"Why do you insist on being this close? And knowing about me?"

Though, no one had heard him really complain about it yet.

[Tanbou-chan]

"What do you mean what is he a doctor of? Do you mean what kind of patients does he treat?" Chris questioned unsure of exactly what she meant. He was watching Valentine and Mika.

Mikaia slowly went to the door, unsure of it all and swearing she heard another whisper, but she wasn't sure from who.

.:. .:. .:.

"Sick as in disgusting. I can sort of see why they killed them after starving them... they didn't look human... it was utterly disgusting..." Ario responded.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan paused. She had to tell him, it was now or never... but how? He was always so intimidating and would probably just push her off. A small sigh escaped her lips and she looked up at him. "Because I like you." She looked back to the grass to the left of them, waiting for his response but almost scared to hear it.

.:. .:. .:.

Hunter nodded, "I'll talk to Ario about it then... though he surely won't care as you've been hanging around my patient all day instead of helping him out..." It wasn't to be judgmental or accusing, it was a simple statement of facts.

[Kimori]

Valentine reached ahead and pulled the door open. Mika hadn't freaked out too badly with that. It was a good sign. He looked to Chris as he waited for Mikaia to exit.

"Thank you for that. Also, I would make sure Bella stays away from Cyan."

He was sure Chris would keep a good eye on her, but it was a simple reminder. Bella and Cyan had caused a lot of trouble earlier. Valentine was still feeling the pain.

.:. .:. .:.

"I think all their methods are fascinating."

At least she was honest, again. Cyan's gaze flickered away from Ario to the passing trees. A few flowers hung down on their branches; pale purple and white hues. She found the new colors to be entrancing. Outside was so much more dazzling than the white walls of her room. Still, she had a feeling she didn't fit in right here; in nature.

"I'm going to need shoes, Ario."

.:. .:. .:.

Unexpectedly, a soft laugh escaped Brendan. He shook his head before taking hold of one of Susan's hand. Gently, he pulled her away from him and used his free hand to make her look at him. A grin of sorts played across his face.

"You're going to need more confidence if you want to be in a relationship with me. I know you have it, but you're not showing it. If we're going to be anything more than coworkers then I want you to be yourself with me. Come on, Susan!"

The way she had been looking away and down, refusing to look him in the eye. He had some feelings for Susan, none that he had ever been open with. Still, if they were going to try for it then she was going to have to be the 'fiesty' girl he knew her to be.

.:. .:. .:.

"Friends?"

Is he joking?
You and him?
Friends?
That's never going to happen.

Not again. Andreea's eyes widened for a moment before she pulled her knees closer to her chest. She shook her head; this was turning bad again. Why couldn't they leave her be?

Tell him...
That he's not worth our time.
You can't...
Possibly like that guy!

"...shut up..."

Her words came out a whisper, hopefully Kell wouldn't hear.

[Tanbou-chan]

((Y'know Kimi... feeding the fangirls can turn out to be a bad thing... >.> Not that I mind. :P ))

Chris nodded to Valentine, unsure of why he wished that but he'd make it possible. Besides, he could probably get the story out of Bella, who he looked to now.

Mika quickly exited the room when she got to the door, cup and sunglasses in hand.

.:. .:. .:.

"Fascinating, but disgusting..." Ario simply stated before thinking about the shoe request. "I'm sure we can get you some. I'm guessing you'd want white ones." The white part was a complete and utter joke, whether it sounded that way or not.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan looked him in the eye now, slightly surprised. Was he serious or was he still playing her game? It didn't seem like him to... she mentally shook her head, he had to be serious. It was the only option that even slightly made sense. "Easy for you to say, you're the intimidating one..." She honestly retorted. It probably wasn't he wisest thing to say, but he was so cold most the time!

[Kimori]

(( :lol: Oh I know, why do you think I do it? :P ))

"That was a step forward, Mika. I'm proud of that."

Valentine stated and gave her a small nod. He would try to help, but the more she could do on her own the better things would go. The door closed behind him and took a few steps forward.

"Are you sure that you want to go with me?"

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan laughed a bit and pushed Ario rather lightly. She immediately shook her head afterwards; her being playful in a way that wouldn't hurt someone. It seemed so difficult, yet so far was working. It almost annoyed her that it was so 'easy'.

"Black is the only color shoe I will wear..."

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm glad you noticed, but to be together we'll need to work with it. Maybe, even get you to be more intimidating."

He grinned to Susan with the thought of her being intimidating. That would be a interesting sight. Brendan still had hold of her hand as he released her face and stepped a tad closer to her. She seemed hesitant about this, probably because he rarely showed any type of emotion like this.

[Tanbou-chan]

((:lol: ))

Mikaia nodded. She didn't want to go back to her room alone. Still, she was afraid soemthing would happen, and she wasn't necessarily thinking of the patients themselves. Outside... a voice whispered. It was the first of the three that she could understand. "Wait... I won't... have to go... outside will I?"

.:. .:. .:.

"Alright, black it is," Ario responded. It'd be a nice contrast if she decided to permanently wear them.

.:. .:. .:.

"As long as it'd work against that brat of a patient..." Susan muttered referring to Cyan. Of course, maybe intimidating wasn't really the tool to use against Cyan, maybe it was viciousness. Or perhaps she'd have to gain a sense of psychoticism of her own.

[Kimori]

"Nei-..."

Valentine shook his head as he cut himself off. He had almost answered in German, why? Probably from speaking it with Brendan. Still, he couldn't do that.

"No, my patients are inside and I won't take any of them out today."

He turned his gaze back to Mika with a small nod. It wouldn't be too hard if she remained calm.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide nodded to Ario's remark and glanced to her own feet. Shoes, what size did she even wear? It had been a while since she'd worn them. The thought of real clothes came to her head too. Her clothes now were mostly spandex; didn't really need a size for them.

"Can I keep them?"

.:. .:. .:.

"Having a problem with the patient? I thought you were working with a doctor."

Brendan questioned Susan as he thought to their assignments. His was going just fine, being himself was a simple task. He tugged lightly on Susan's hand and kept walking. Maybe, this hadn't been such a bad idea afterall.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika nodded a bit. What was with the voice then? She'd probably never understand so she gave up trying.

.:. .:. .:.

"If you wish," Ario answered with a small nod. "Is there anything else you want... that you won't use against us or yourself?"

.:. .:. .:.

"I was, but he was outside with her. And, as the assumption for the assignment was correct, she had to act up a bit..." Susan answered as she followed him. "I don't like sadistic patients..."

[Kimori]

Valentine nodded back before he started walking again. He would need to stop at his office to grab a few files first.

.:. .:. .:.

If he was joking again, it wasn't funny anymore. She glanced to Ario then to herself again. Though, she did hate these clothes. Cyan nodded some before she answered.

"Can I have different clothes?"

.:. .:. .:.

"Is she giving you a lot of trouble?"

Brendan was curious, maybe there was something he could help with. He was the more vicious of the two.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika followed, looking at her cup and sunglasses. She liked being out of her room and out of the straight jacket, even if things had gotten scary and chaotic. It was a nice break... and she wasn't left alone to them.

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm sure we could arrange for that. We can do all of that before we go to the museum if you don't mind," Ario responded. He knew of a place they could easily get shoes and clothes for her. "You can't get anything with chains, spikes, or other things of the sort though."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sighed. "Not a lot... especially because Dr. Gertz knows when and how to stop his patients... but enough to annoy me."

[Kimori]

Valentine made sure not to walk too far ahead of Mika so they were close. She didn't know the halls and if she got lost that would be bad. He glanced around the halls and stopped at the door before holding it open for her.

"In here."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide gave a small nod to the time then glanced to Ario with the 'rules' bit. She folded her arms over her chest. The spikes and chains were the best part of clothes. Slowly, a sigh escaped her lips and she nodded.

"Fine, then you have to help me pick out clothes."

.:. .:. .:.

"I've heard of Dr. Gertz from our files, but who is the patient?"

Brendan glanced to Susan as he spoke.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika stopped, glanced into the room, and then entered with a soft thanks. Her gaze quickly flickered around the room. She didn't really take in the things as much as she looked for a threat.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded. "I can do that." He figured she wasn't happy about the no spikes and no chains part, but there was a reason for it, and she should know that. He couldn't very well keep his job while allowing a patient like her such clothes.

.:. .:. .:.

"Cyan Skye, sometimes called Cyanide. She's here for anger problems, temper tantrums, homicidal tendencies, unstable, schizophrenia and bipolarism... uh... just to name a few..." Susan responded. Basically, Cyan was one of the patients that should just be killed, at least in Susan's mind. Someone with that many problems was better off dead than in a place like this where they'd never leave.

[Kimori]

It was a simple room. Off-white walls and grey carpet, a black leather couch on one side and a dark wooden desk on the other, a few chairs, and the like. He walked in and shut the door behind him.

"This is my office. You can take a seat. I need to find a few files for my other patients."

Valentine responded as he walked toward his desk.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan did understand Ario's reasoning, though she didn't agree with it. She glanced to Ario again then sighed and turned her gaze back to the flowers. He didn't seem in a very talkative mood and she was running out of things to say.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan shook his head, he agreed with Susan. Patients likes Cyan Skye were meant to be killed. He didn't know how the system let them get through.

"This system is so screwed up."

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika nodded and sat down on the couch. When she sat down she took a sip of her water.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario wasn't really one of the people to talk. Besides, he didn't really know what to talk about, he almost never did.

.:. .:. .:.

"It's used for the wrong reasons anymore. Punishment instead of help..." Susan sighed and shook her head a bit. "They're all idiots..."

[Kimori]

Valentine took a seat at his desk and flipped through a few pages. He opened a drawer and removed two folders and flipped through them. He needed to find Dante's file.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan stopped and glanced to Ario. She was tired of just looking. Without waiting for Ario to notice, she walked over to the trees and pulled down the branch. A few of the flowers touched her face before she pulled them away from the bark.

"I couldn't resist..."

.:. .:. .:.

"I completely agree. They've lost their sense of justice."

Brendan shook his head and glanced toward the large building. The cracked walls and vines made him sigh. What a dreadful place this was.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika put her sunglasses on top of her head and then twirled the cup, being sure to not spill any water.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario chuckled. "Do you like the flowers?"

.:. .:. .:.

"People can be so self-centered..." Susan remarked.

[Kimori]

Valentine picked up one of his folders and turned in his seat. He caught a glimpse of Mika so he turned more. The sight of her with the sunglasses on her head and such was rather amusing. He couldn't help but chuckle a bit.

.:. .:. .:.

Oddly, yes. The pale colors and lush green leaves were attracting to Cyan. She looked back to Ario with a nod before walking back over. Three flowers rested between her fingers, the stems holding them tall.

"I don't know why."

.:. .:. .:.

"I can see why they might want revenge, but death is revenge."

Brendan stated with a groan. People. They were so stupid.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika stopped twirling the cup in her hand and looked to Valentine. She tilted her head a bit, unsure of why he chuckled. "What?"

.:. .:. .:.

Ario chuckled a bit, he wasn't about to share his amusings but that was her loss. He'd rather keep it to himself and just jot it down as notes when he got back to his office.

.:. .:. .:.

"Some would consider death the ultimate punishment..." Susan muttered. "So is it still up to me on what we do?"

[Kimori]

"Your appearance is amusing."

He stated as he chuckled again. Valentine sat back, he had a few minutes left to spare before they needed to leave.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan glanced over Ario strangly before she turned her gaze to the flowers. After a moment, she pulled the blue flower from her hand. She pushed the petals toward Ario's face and twirled it around.

"Here."

.:. .:. .:.

"I never changed my mind about that."

Brendan said with a soft grin as they walked. The sun was still very bright, but he could tell it was mid-afternoon. Clouds would soon start to cover up the bright sky and the sun would turn to a moon.

[Blaze]

Bella then looks confused, "Well... my last doctor would always remind me that he was a physical doctor... he only looked at the things on the outside... he said that he wasn't of the mind..."

***

Kell leans into her, being still a few feet away. "What did you say? I couldn't hear you..." Did she say 'shut up'? Does she not like me? I knew it was a bad idea... you could have stayed in your cell, Kell...

((he he... kell ryhmed in his head :lol: ))

[Tanbou-chan]

"Well... Valentine, Alistina, Ario, Hunter, and myself are all of the mind. On occasion we can deal with the physical, but mostly the simple and easy things, just the basics," Chris responded as he went to get some hydrogen poraxide(sp??), a towel, water, and something to wrap her wound with. He was slightly surprised that they would give her to just a medical doctor and not one of the psychiatrists, but maybe they didn't really see a need for it. She didn't really seem to need help.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika was still confused. "What's amusing about my appearance?" She wasn't hurt or anything by the comment, she just wanted to know what was so amusing. It was her curiousity. She looked just the same as she usually did when the straight jacket was removed... only now she had sunglasses on her head.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario was a bit surprised by her actions but took the flower anyway. "Thank you..." He never would have expected Cyan to take an attachment to flowers, at least no harmless ones. Maybe a rose so she could use the thorns against someone, or some poisenous plant... but never harmless flowers.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan chuckled a bit. "I hear they have art things at the park sometimes... we should see if there's one going on." She never really went to the park except once or twice, so she didn't actually know. It'd be a nice walk anyway, whether they actually had anything going on now or not.

((Stealing ideas from you Kimi. :P ))

[Blaze]

"I would sometimes try to talk to him, but he would just throw it in my face... 'I'm of the physical... remember that Bella'" She said the last bit in a lower tone, mocking her last doctor. "Then, I started to be bad again... I escaped my cell a couple of times... and then my doctor descovered my patch-" She cut herself off. Oh no...

[Kimori]

(( :lol: That's alright, Tanbou! ))

Valentine shook his head. It was difficult to explain. There was just something in it that amused him.

"Nevermind."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan gave a small nod as she started to smile, but she quickly turned her head away. She turned back to the flowers in her hand. Slowly, she twirled the long stems and watched the colorful petals spin. It was entrancing.

.:. .:. .:.

"Sounds like a plan to me."

Brendan stated and gave a nod. He turned their direction for the exit. Art? He'd never been a fan of it, but there might be something worth while. If not just to spend more time with Susan.

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea leaned back as Kell got closer. She turned her gaze to him again and shook her head.

"No, I didn't say anything..."

[Blaze]

"Are you sure? I thought that I heard you say something..." Hm... must have been my imagination... Kell leans back again.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris grew a confused look as he approached Bella again. "Let me see your arm. And what were you saying about him discovering a patch?" He wanted to know.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika nodded and then went over to his desk. She wasn't sure why, she just felt like standing in front of his desk. Maybe it was because it'd been so long since she had seen actual furniture like desks and chairs and couches. Maybe that was also why she set the cup down on the desk and started studying the desk.

.:. .:. .:.

Was she about to smile? Ario questioned himself. And why do I have a sudden urge to hug her? He shook his head and then put the blue flower in her hair above her ear, he smiled a bit.

.:. .:. .:.

"You don't like art do you?" Susan inquired with a glance in his direction.

[Blaze]

Bella grows a smiles, "Oh, did I say patch?" She laughs uneasily. She extends her arm towards her new doctor. "I meant... catch... last I was outside, I caught a butterfly, and I uh... kept it in my room secretly."

[Kimori]

Valentine turned in his seat and watched Mikaia. He might bring her into his office more often. It could be a nice place for them to talk.

"Do you like it in here?"

.:. .:. .:.

Was I about to smile?

Cyan questioned herself before she felt Ario. She turned her gaze back up and noticed the blue petals. The soft touch played across her high cheek bones. It was hard to resist that smile now. A small smile, very small though, seemed to spread over her face.

"How do I look?"

.:. .:. .:.

"I might like it better than I used to. It's been a while."

Brendan stated, he was open to anything.

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea sighed, the voices seemed to subside again.

"No...not me..."

[Blaze]

Kell sighs, "Hmn... must have been my imagination then..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Ha ha Bella. I know you're lying..." Chris responded but he wouldn't push it. He had found it useless, no matter who his patient was. He cleaned the cut with water and then opened the bottle of hydrogenporoxide and put some of it on the towel. "Now, this'll sting because it's cleaning." He then gently applied it to her wound.

.:. .:. .:.

"It has furniture... it's an actual room with something other than white, emptiness, and confinement..." Mika honestly said. She hated her room not only because she was alone, not only because of the voices, but also because of the fact that it was empty and she was trapped.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario smiled softly. "Beautiful..." He was almost surprised that he actually said that... but he did feel it. It was amazing and confusing, he could swear he had never felt this way before. So why her?

.:. .:. .:.

"You better like it..." Susan remarked. "Germans are supposed to have good taste in art..." That was a generalization and a stereotype of course, and she knew it, but she had to give him a hard time. Besides, Germans had a think for German pride, architecture, good beer, art, politics, and many other things. They had a sort of vulgar sophistication. They were rough and rebels, or so most people seemed to classify them.

[Blaze]

She flinches at the sudden tinge of pain, but it subsides after a while. The she looks up at Chris, "Fine, I'll tell you... with a plastic knife, I've managed to cut away a patch of the padded walls in my cell, I've tried to escape... but everytime I put the knife to the cement, it breaks the knife..."

[Kimori]

"What if I let you come here more often?"

Valentine questioned and rested his elbows on the desk. He watched Mika from his seat. The folders spread out over the dark wood, covering most of it.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide was surprised with Ario for a moment before her own smile grew. This was an 'odd' moment, but she was enjoying it. There was something about him and something about this that seemed "perfect". Though, she couldn't pinpoint why.

"Thank you..."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan laughed some and shrugged. He was mostly the sterotypical German man. There were the looks, the rebel and rough ways, the politics, the beer, and the pride. Art had just never made its way into Brendan's heart.

"I said I'll give it a try."

.:. .:. .:.

"I'll be your friend."

Andreea quickly stated. She half feared the voices would come back and try to stop her though.

[Blaze]

Kell smiles, "Ok, friends then..." He holds out his hand for a hand shake.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Clever but not clever enough..." Chris responded as he slowly began to wrap her wound. "It goes back to science."

.:. .:. .:.

Mika stopped looking at the desk and looked to Valentine. "Would you?" She hoped he would, she'd prefer to be here than in her room.

.:. .:. .:.

"Just the truth..." Ario responded. It felt weird acting this way, but it also felt right.

.:. .:. .:.

"Trying doesn't go nearly as far as doing..." Susan teased.

[Kimori]

Valentine glanced around the office before he nodded. It wouldn't be a big deal. She seemed to feel safer here. Or at least more comfortable.

"Sure, what could it hurt?"

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan nodded some to his statement. Could he be messing with her? They did fool around all the time. Was this just another one of those times? Only, this time, she hadn't picked up on it. She glanced away from Ario and looked at the purple and white flowers in her hand.

.:. .:. .:.

"I know, I know!"

Brendan laughed a bit and tugged her hand. He could see the exit now.

"I'll see when we get there."

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea hesitated before she let her legs down. She moved up to the edge of her seat and reached out to his hand. Hopefully, this wasn't a bad move.

[Blaze]

Kell grips her hand softly and he light shakes it. "Friends..." He lets go and he puts his hands in his lap.

***

Bella curiously looks at Chris, "Like what?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"Just as paper can't cut wood. It's hardness isn't as great and thusly, it's weaker against the wood. Your plastic knife's hardness is less than the cements. Thusly, it's doomed to break," Chris intelligently replied as he finished wrapping the wound.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika looked back to the desk. The corners were sharp, but she ignored it... for now at least. "Thank you..." she responded. She did feel comfortable in the room, and safer. Outside of the asylum walls she felt safe and comfortable, but her personality went to the opposite of what it was since she had entered the walls. She never went into the town either, so she didn't know if it was just how she acted here, or if it was the new her.

.:. .:. .:.

Again I want to hug her... Ario honestly didn't understand why, but they'd probably be better off continuing on. "So what kind of clothes and shoes do you want?" He inquired to change the subject.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan smirked a bit. "As long as you're open-minded..." She'd hate to go with him and have him complain the whole way through.

[Blaze]

Bella glares, "Well... I just say that it's stupid." She then rubs her arm.

[Kimori]

Valentine looked over his desk and pushed some of the files together. He wondered what she was like in a safe and comfortable environment. If she was the same or if she lightened up.

"Of course."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan let the 'happy' look fade away as Ario continued. She gave a half shrug before looking back up. The path they were on was a smooth one. Probably because not many visited the people of Occultus.

"Dark ones..."

.:. .:. .:.

"I am. I give you my word."

Brendan grinned a bit at her before they reached the guards.

.:. .:. .:.

"Thank you..."

Andreea said softly before sitting back in the couch.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris chuckled a bit.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded, he kind of figured as much. Still, he had to ask to make sure. Maybe she was in an odd mood and actually wanted pink or light blue. He almost laughed a that thought but managed to keep his laughter to himself.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika smiled a bit as she picked up her cup and sat back down on the couch. She didn't like how it felt, but it beat the padded floor and padded wall in her mind. There wasn't really much difference though.

.:. .:. .:.

"Good," Susan responded as the two guards approached them. They recognized the two but they wondered what happened to the others.

"Weren't there others with you?"

"Where are they?"

[Blaze]

Kell smiles. You should have kissed her... you do like her... though... I'm afraid that she would have killed me... "So, if we ever get out of this mess, I'd like to show you Italy, you'd love it there."

***

Bella frowns, "I don't like it in here... it's too white..."

[Kimori]

Cyan shrugged off the clothing, that would wait till they got to it. She eyed the purple and white flower. White. There it was again; that dull and, almost, painful color. How annoying. She pulled a petal from the flower then dropped the rest. It wasn't worth her attention any longer.

.:. .:. .:.

"Well...we need to go."

Valentine stated as he stood up. He picked up the files and put a few away. Too many papers. It was the patients in text. Sure, it ws helpful for that reason but only that reason. The rest of the time it was a pain.

.:. .:. .:.

"They're working. We're leaving."

Brendan said as his "cold" self came back into play. The way he talked to other people was incredibly different then they way he messed with Susan. Still, he held Susan's hand and looked over the two guards with little interest.

"Now, excuse us."

.:. .:. .:.

"Italy? You would take me with you?"

Andreea seemed a little more happy with the suggestion. The voices had once again died down. Her mood was slowly lightening as well.

[Blaze]

Kell smiles, "I'd truly enjoy your company..." he nods, "Of course I would take you... I would give you a tour of Italy, show you sites that tourists would envy..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris nodded a bit. "We can go back outside if you wish."

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia nodded and stood up before looking to her cup. "I can take my sunglasses and cup right?" She really didn't wish to part with either of them. Nor would she use them for anything or let anyone take them from her.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario watched her, slightly curious, but decided not to ask. They were nearing the town anyway.

.:. .:. .:.

The guards nodded, completely intimidated, and quickly opened the gates. Susan couldn't help but laught with amusment.

[Blaze]

Bella smiles a little bit, "Ok... will you teach me how to play Stratego?"

[odw777]

"Oh, don't worry," Amela said from behind Victor, "I'll hold up my end of the deal...I don't break promises. Also, thank you very much for the books."

Victor noticed an unfreindly tension between Hunter and Joseph making him more curious about who Joseph was exactly.
"Books? Sounds like you're going to have something to occupy your time."
"So then I guess you're not that reluctant to get back to your room now?"
Victor says to Mela.

[Kimori]

"You can take them."

He didn't see what harm it could cause. She seemed attached to them. Valentine went to the door and pulled it open for Mika. Once she was out, he would lock the doors up.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide spun the petal around before she tossed that to the side as well. She was slowly growing more uninterested with this. Hopefully, things would get more exciting.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan exited with Susan then looked to her. She was laughing.

"What is it?"

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea smiled slightly and nodded. That thought was comforting. Even if she did doubt she would ever get out.

"Thank you."

[Blaze]

Kell nods and looks down at the ground. This is great, a pretty girl is actually going to even talk to you...

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris nodded. "Of course I can." He then went and held the door open for her.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika exited with a quick and soft thanks before glancing around the hallway. She was highly nervous about seeing other patients. Naturally they weren't bad like the doctors but the fact that some of them might be like Cyan was the problem.

.:. .:. .:.

The two entered the town and the streets were semi-busy. Most people were still at work. It was probably for the best. Ario wouldn't have to worry about a huge group of people annoying Cyan and her having a fit over it and doing something he'd regret.

.:. .:. .:.

"You..." Susan honestly answered. He was so 'scary', so to speak. People were afraid to get on his badside but he always made them feel like they were on his bad side.

[Blaze]

Bella smiles. Before she exits the room, she quickly kisses his cheek and she leaves the room, beaming.

[Kimori]

Valentine turned and locked the door. Then, he went and began heading down the hall. He didn't have the key for Dante's room so he would need to go to the front desk. Hopefully, Mika wouldn't freak out from the glass doors or the nurse.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan, out of habit, moved closer to Ario. She refused to 'accidentally' bump into someone. Just the thought of brushing against these other people made her sick. Her arms went across her chest and she kept her eyes on the ground. That last part was most likely learned because of something, but she had never said a reason why she did it.

.:. .:. .:.

"Am I that amusing?"

Brendan asked with a grin on his face. He glanced over his shoulder to the guards and shook his head. It was a natural behavior for himself.

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea glanced over Kell and his chair then to the other side of the couch. It couldn't hurt...too much.

"Do you want to sit over here?"

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris chuckled a bit, shook his head, and followed.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia followed, paying more attention to her glass than the man she was following. It felt weird actually. She wasn't complaining but she still wasn't used to being out of her straight jacket or her room; especially because she would have hurt herself over the breaking of the other cup if she hadn't gotten a new one.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario glanced to Cyan and mentally nodded. Right, now he was glad it wasn't very busy. But it also meant they had to hurry this up and end before rush hour, otherwise the streets and sidewalks would be streaming with people and there would be no avoiding trouble.

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm not so sure if it's you or other people... either way it's your fault," Susan confessed as her laughter died.

[Blaze]

Kell looks up, really wanting to say, ARE YOU SERIOUS?! He nods, "Sure..." He smiles. He stands up and he walks over to the couch and he sits down next to her.

***

Bella then waited for Chris so that he would be next to her. And she jokingly walks with her head held high, to make her look sophisticated.

[Kimori]

Valentine made sure to walk slow enough so they were next to each other. Again, he didn't want Mika to get lost. He looked over his papers quickly then glanced to Mikaia.

"Like the cup?"

.:. .:. .:.

"Are we far?"

Cyan spoke up as she finally looked up from the ground. It wasn't too bad, but she was still barefoot. This made the walk rather uncomfortable. She turned her gaze forward, just in time to avoid a woman who wasn't paying attention. She moved quickly and pressed into Ario's side.

"Freaking b|tch..."

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"Is that a bad thing?"

Brendan questioned as he glanced forward.

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Andreea turned a bit so they were still facing each other for the most part. She pulled one leg up and let the other drap off.

"It's more comfortable over here."

There was a deffinate change in her mood now.

[Blaze]

Kell drapes one arm on the back of the couch, looking her straight in the eyes. "I hope that you don't mind, but... why the sudden change?"

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris couldn't help but laugh.

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Ario shook his head, "No, but calm down or I have to take you back." He knew her anger was an issue and he didn't want it getting out of control. Valentine was already going to ask favors of him probably and he didn't really want a follow-up visit by Susan. He couldn't help but feel there was more to all of that.

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Mikaia instinctively pulled it into a protective hug before realizing who asked the question. She looked to Valentine and nodded, "It's my friend." After she said it she was just about to cringe, she had never said such a thing to him before about an inanimate object, but others always laughed at her about it.

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"Bad is the only way to go..." Susan stated remember an earlier line of his.

[Kimori]

"I know! I haven't hurt anyone..."

Cyan glared over her shoulder at the woman. That hadn't been her fault. People should watch where they go. She moved away from Ario, that connection from earlier seemed to be gone. It felt more like the patient-doctor relationship from before.

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Valentine nodded with a small smile, but not in a bad way. He was glad to see her enjoying something instead of fearing it.

"Sounds good."

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Brendan gave a small laugh as he nodded. It was true.

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Andreea glanced him over before looking to her lap. The only answer there was, was something she didn't like.

"I'm sick...and it makes my mood...very....well..."

She didn't know how to explain this. Her hands rested in her lap.

[Blaze]

"Inconstant?" Kell sugests, seeing that she either couldn't bring herself to say it, or she just didn't know what to call it.

***

Bella turns around still walking, "What are you laughing at? Can't you see? I'm sophisticated." Her accent was really strong in those last few sentances.

[Tanbou-chan]

"If you say so..." Chris remarked, still laughing a bit.

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Ario shook his head. "I know, I know... sorry... it's reaction..." It was true, he was only used to patient-doctor relationships anymore.

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Mika was surprised though she knew she shouldn't have been. She smiled as well.

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Susan noticed the flowers, she liked flowers.

(( ^ That sounds so cheesy and gay... -__- ))

[Kimori]

Cyan sighed softly and looked over to Ario. There was still so much to learn about each other. She moved back to her spot close to him.

"Right..."

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Valentine pulled Mika's own file to the top. He hadn't really meant to grab that one. He glanced it over then slipped it under Dante's.

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Brendan glanced to the trees and slowed. He plucked a flower down then handed it to Susan.

"I can be nice."

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"You could say that."

Andreea stated as she looked up again. Her light smile gone from her face.

[Blaze]

Kell smiles, "I think that I could get used to that too..."

***

Bella's face looked shocked. She stopped walking and she hit Chris's arm playfully. "Now thats not a fair judgement... just because I'm admitted into an asylum does not mean that I can't be sophisticated as well..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"No it doesn't, that is true... but this is you we're talking about. Now given I don't know you all that well but... cutting through padded walls and having a blood addiction?" Chris calmly responded, no longer laughing but still amused. He stopped walking as well and looked to Bella with a smile.

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Sorry... Ario though but he wasn't actually going to say it. He tended to hate the word and he already apologized once. Twice would be too much, once was always enough to him. It was a word that wasn't good to throw around.

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Mikaia glanced around, she actually felt rather safe strangely. She was walking with Valentine, which wasn't usually good enough, but she also had the cup and sunglasses. Sure they weren't anything she could fight with, but they gave her comfort. So long as she didn't have to go outside or talk to any other doctors.

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Susan smiled. "Thank you." She examined it, they were always so beautiful to her... except the weed flowers. "I suppose you don't like flowers, do you?"

[Blaze]

"How was I supposed to know that there was cement behind the padded walls?" Bella tries to support herself. "And with the blood adiction... thats not my fault.. I don't know why I have it..."

[Kimori]

Cyan looked over the streets, she had forgotten so much. The ignorance of people, the way the city smelled; disgusting, the sounds; vile, and the stores. There were always so many shops. People would waste away every penny they owned on pointless things. Which is probably why she never owned much except for clothes and make up. Though, that was probably pointless to some others as well. She shook her head, there would never be peace in this world.

"Where are we going?"

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Valentine was oddly relaxed for the moment. He usually was much more tense than this. Not because he was nervous or worried, it was a natural behavior that he had aquired.

"Make sure not to drop your friend, glass is tricky business..."

He wasn't sure why he reminded her of the obvious, but he felt a strange urge to say it.

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"It depends on the color and smell. I would rather a intense color than a dull one and if the smell is disgusting then there is no point."

Brendan didn't mind flowers, but as usual he had his qualifications. There always seemed to be a set of 'rules' for everything. He shrugged off the flowers and turned his gaze to Susan and the flower. She looked rather beautiful.

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Andreea was rather surprised by this. She looked at Kell oddly and shook her head. Was he toying with her?

"Really?"

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "Of course... thats what friends do... they stick together through thick and thin."

[Tanbou-chan]

"You may be a lady, but it doesn't make you proper or sophisticated," Chris quote his father. His father had actually used that jokingly to his mother once. Then, of course, his mother once used it on his sister.

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"To a small clothes shop that's cheap but has good quality things," Ario responded. He liked the store because it was never crowded, the owners were nice, and he didn't have to deal with a lot of people.

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Mika shook her head. "She's safe... I won't drop her..." She wouldn't, she wouldn't let anything like last time happen. The cup was her friend so she'd protect the cup, it was only right to do. Or so she thought, but she also noticed that the world tended to think differently at times.

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Susan laughed a little and looked from the flower to Brendan. "Always so strict about things... you should lighten up a bit sometimes..." She was more teasing than anything, she truly liked him the way he was. Still, he was always so strict about everything, always having a set of rules to follow for everything.

[Blaze]

Bella mocks a laugh, "Ha ha..." She then turns back around and she continues to walk.

[Kimori]

"No crowds then, right?"

Cyanide glanced to Ario as she again grew weary of the people getting to close. They didn't seem to try and even give her room. She was trying to hold back her own anger, but they were making it difficult.

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"Her? Does she have a name yet?"

Valentine questioned as he glanced to Mika and the glass. He meant no harm in his questions. He was actually curious about it.

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"Trying to change me already, Susan?"

He laughed a bit and shook his head. Rules made things easier to do. Brendan glanced to the flower, the color was nice with Susan.

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She smiled some and nodded.

"Thank you..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris chuckled some more.

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"That's why I like it, no crowds," Ario responded. He figured she'd like that as well.

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Mika nodded. "Yes... but she won't tell me her name yet..."

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"Even if I wanted to I never could..." Another reason Susan liked him.

[Blaze]

Bella turns around, again walking backwards, "Whats so funny?"

***

Kell sighs, "you know... I think that it's almost time lunch... or dinner..." His stomach released a low grumble.

[Kimori]

"Good, because these people are jackasses."

Cyan stated truthfully and shook her head. At least, she was showing some kind of manner. Moving when needed and keeping her curses to a minimum.

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"Oh, why not? Is she scared?"

Valentine looked over the glass. He wondered what the reasoning would be.

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"I'm glad you noticed."

Brendan grinned and pulled Susan closer by her hand. He could be playful too, it just wasn't often.

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"You can go back to your cell and wait for food. I don't want to go yet..."

She hadn't eaten for two days, but so far it hadn't affected her.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Oh it's still you," Chris remarked with a glance around.

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Ario chuckled a bit, he agreed completely. He wouldn't openly say it though, he technically wasn't supposed to.

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Mika looked to her cup. "A little... but she's also not used to talking to anyone..." She paused. "Thinks that no one cares either..."

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"Only a fool wouldn't notice that, Brendan..." Susan responded with small smirk.