::Occultus Specialis Asylum:: RPG

[Blaze]

Bella shakes her head, "You're really weird... you know that?" She then walks into the door and she screams. She blushes, "Heh, I didn't see that there."

***

Kell shakes his head, "I don't want to go either..." He remains seated.

[Kimori]

Cyanide smirked some and looked over to Ario. There was the devious side to Ario. She enjoyed when he lightened up around her.

"Agree with me?"

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"But you care, right? She needs help with trusting. She should join us with our therapy."

Valentine half joked about the last part, but he was serious as well. If this helped Mika with her own issues, then he didn't mind it.

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"Ah, but there are so many fools nowadays."

Brendan kept his grin and rested his hand on Susan's hip.

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"Why not?"

Andreea questioned as she looked at him blankly.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laughed, "And I'm weird?"

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Ario smirked, "Of course I do, completely."

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Was he serious? It seemed strange, no one else ever acted this way about it. "Do you... mean it?" Mika questioned looking from the cup to Valentine.

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"I could be considered a fool though..." Susan remarked.

[Blaze]

Kell smiles and he looks down, "Because..." He looks up, "I enjoy spending time with you..." Too bold, Kell

***

Bella nods stubernly, "Yes, you are..."

[Kimori]

"And you admit it. That makes it all worth while."

She noted the smirk from Ario then glanced to the buildings. Cyan looked over the signs and clothes and shoes inside. They were all so colorful and elegant. None of her taste.

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Valentine slowed and looked to Mika. He gave a slow nod and grinned.

"Why not? I think it's a good idea."

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"As could I, but that is others' opinions. For me, you're nothing of the sort."

Brendan stated truthfully.

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Andreea was, again, surprised. Kell was either trying to get something or he was one of a kind.

"...I...I...-"

There was really no way she could think of responding. Thank you didn't seem to fit.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Well so are you," Chris childishly retorted.

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"Really?" Ario inquired before stoppppppping. "We're here."

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"So it's... not... but..." Mika shook her head. It was confusing to her.

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"Really? I'm flattered," Susan responded half jokingly and half serious. Hearing something like that from Brendan seemed unusual.

((Alright... so my finger got stuck to the 'p' button and I'm too lazy to edit...))

[Blaze]

(( :lol: ))

Bella smiles, "But I have the excuse of being a mental patient... what do you have?"

***

Kell, noticing her hesitation, looks away. I knew that that was too much...

[Kimori]

(( :lol: ))

Cyan smirked at Ario and gave a nod to his question. She turned and looked to the store Ario had chosen. It was a smaller shop, didn't seem too bad.

"Alright...let's go in."

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"What part confuses you?"

Valentine asked as he looked to Mika again.

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"It's simply honesty."

Brendan stated with a small shrug.

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"Forgive me. No one has said something like that before...at least not without an alterior motive to their actions."

Andreea moved a little closer, not too much but enough to lower her voice and still be heard.

[Blaze]

Kell scoots closer, but not too close, just close enough to support both of their comforts. "Well, the only alternate motive I have, is to become closer friends with you..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Being a doctor to mental patients," Chris answered. "You can't be all that normal to do it."

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Ario nodded and opened the door, holding it for her.

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"Everyone else... always laughed when I said things like these... or they said I was an idiot... so why do you not care?"

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"Everything's honest when it comes from you."

[Blaze]

Bella glares, "I knew that you would say that..."

[Kimori]

"Thanks..."

Cyan walked inside and stepped to the side of the door. She looked around the place, curious as to his choice.

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"I don't think it's a bad thing. If that is how you look at things then so be it and I want to help you so I won't stop you from being at ease."

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"I see no reason to lie, most of the time."

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Andreea smiled when he seemed to lighten up again. She hadn't meant to 'hurt' him with her hesitation.

"Closer?"

The word had suddenly dawned on her. That had never been 'good', but maybe this was different. So far everything else had been.

[Blaze]

"Yeah, closer... maybe when they allow group meals, we could eat together... during interactive time, we could hang out... and during one of our escapes, we could spend time together..." Kell smiles and looks into her eyes.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Then why ask?"

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Ario nodded and followed her in. A woman in her late fourties greeted them, "Hello, if you need anything just let me know." Ario nodded to the woman.

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Mika smiled some. "I think you're the strange one..."

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"Most of the time?"

[Kimori]

Cyan looked over the woman then Ario. She was going to let him lead this as well. Even if she wanted shoes and clothes, she was lost on how to go about it. Besides, she wasn't paying for it.

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Valentine laughed and nodded. He flashed a smirked.

"So many would agree with you."

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"There are times when a small lie is necessary, but not for simple reasons like saying you're beautiful."

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"You wouldn't mind my mood swings? I can get very violent and very depressed...this is one of my rarest and most 'normal' moods..."

She felt like she had a million personalities inside her head.

[Blaze]

Bella frowns, "'Cause I also thought that you would have said some thing else...."

***

Kell chuckles, "I'm fine with that... I can get that way too..."

[Kimori]

"Really...? Are you sure?"

Andreea was nervous that she'd ruin the one good thing she had going right now.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Well... I was sent to a military school at one point, that tends to do it too."

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Ario looked back to Cyan. "I'm guessing you don't know a shoe size?"

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Mika laughed a little, at least he wasn't offended.

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Susan laughed a little, "You have the oddest way of complimenting people."

[lucky4life]

((I'm lost...the last post that related to my character was on page 46 I think. Since Hunter was talking to Victor...I don't think I can post until o-kun posts a response.))

[Blaze]

Bella laughs, "And I thought that military school was made so that it could straighten people up... not the other way around..."

***

Kell chuckles, "If I didn't feel that way, I wouldn't have said it..."

[Tanbou-chan]

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.

((Sorry lucky, page 49 he posted that and I was waiting for you to post.))

[Tanbou-chan]

"Oh no, I got so rebellious there they literally didn't know what to do with me..." Chris responded.

[Blaze]

Bella smiles, "Ooh, rebellious eh? I like a little rebel in a man..." She blushes lightly.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Eh, I don't go out of my way to be rebellious," Chris remarked with a shrug.

[Blaze]

Bella smiles, "Maybe the two of us should you know... do something spontanious..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"If it's planned out isn't it then not spontanious?" Chris questioned.

[Blaze]

"If I say it's spontainious... it's spontanious... ok?" Bella smiles "So..." She tags Chris. "Your it..." She runs outside.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laughed about her actions, but tag? He didn't feel like running all over the place just to tag her! He really had no choice though, she was his patient and... well yeah, he had no choice so he quickly followed after.

[Blaze]

Bella laughs and she accedentally trips on a rock and she falls flat on her face.

[Tanbou-chan]

"You alright?" Chris inquired.

[Blaze]

Bella turns over, yea... but you're going to have to come over here to help me up, please.

[Tanbou-chan]

"That would make you it you know," Chris remarked.

[Blaze]

"Eh... I'll risk my chances," Bella shrugs.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris shurgged and went over to help her up. "Your hand please..."

[Blaze]

Bella grabs his hand and she pulls him down onto the ground. Bella begins to laugh.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laid down on his back, hands laced under his head. "If you wanted me to lay down, you could have just said so..."

[Blaze]

Bella laughs at that, "Last time I did that, you said no..." She points at a cloud, "That one looks like that doctor, Valentine..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laughed and couldn't help but wonder what Valentine would say about that.

[Blaze]

Bella looks over at Chris, "Doesn't it?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"I'm not the one to ask," Chris answered.

[Blaze]

"You know, you don't always have to be like that..." Bella sighs. I wonder why he's always so serious... it's like he doesn't understand what it means to have fun. I mean, I live here in an Insane Asylum... it's amazing that I'm not overly depressed...

[Tanbou-chan]

"Be like what?" Chris inquired with a questioning look to Bella.

[Blaze]

"So... serious. Life isn't all work, I think that it shouldn't hurt to be playful at times." Bella seriously replies.

[Tanbou-chan]

All Chris could think of was the army at that point. The military school really had made its mark on him and ever since then, he saw life as a game. So whether you were serious or not, you were still in a way having fun. It was hard for him to explain though so he just looked up at the clouds and the sky. He was always serious around the asylum though, he tended to have fun outside of the asylum more. His job required seriousness, if he was too playful then he'd never get the job done.

[Blaze]

"Well?" Bella asks. She really liked this doctor, but his view of work being serious 100% of the time seemed to be a killjoy.

[Tanbou-chan]

"I'm serious at work, I have to be..." Chris responded truthfully.

[Blaze]

Bella sighs, "Well, 'Work doesn't have to be all work and no play. Otherwise, eventually life will get boring and you will gain a disintrest in it.'... My step-Father used to say that..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"I like life. It's beautiful with the flowers in spring. And the different people. Traveling the world is nice. The cherry blossoms in Japan, the fall in Germany, the snow in Russia..." Chris sighed contentedly. It sounded typical for the countries, but he knew why.

[Blaze]

Bella sadly replies, "I wish that I could travel..." She sits up and she craddles her wounded arm.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Maybe one day you can come with me," Chris was serious about that.

[Blaze]

Bella turns around so that she's facing Chris, "Are you serious?"

[Kimori]

"That memory faded a while back."

Cyan stated as she shrugged. It was true. Who would care about their shoe size if they *never* wore shoes? Though, few actually never wore them.

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Valentine laughed slightly as well, this conversation was interesting.

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"At least I do it."

Brendan said with a smirk as he kept eye contact.

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Andreea smiled some and nodded. That was true.

"Thank you..."

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "My Pleasure..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laughed a bit, "Weren't you the one who told me to stop being so serious? Of course I'm serious."

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"Well... I'd guess anywhere from a seven to a nine... so I guess we can start there..." Ario responded.

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Mika glanced back to her 'distrusting' cup.

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"That's true," Susan agreed. She also kept the eye contact.

[Blaze]

Bella rushes at him, hugging him. She went so fast that she nearly nocked him over. (aka she glomped him XD) "Thank you so much!"

[Kimori]

"Sounds fine to me."

She pushed off the wall she'd been against and took another look around. So many colors again. Cyan glanced to Ario then walked over to him.

"Lead the way."

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"What about your sunglasses?"

Valentine asked curiously.

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Brendan grinned some and leaned down, being taller. He kissed Susan's cheek before straightening out.

"Where exactly is this park anyway?"

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Andreea took a soft breath before glancing around.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Whoa, whoa! Calm down!" Chris remarked with a laugh.

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"They don't like to talk so they don't much..." Mikaia responded honestly.

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Ario gave a small nod and headed off in the direction of the shoes. For the time being, he ignored the rest of the clothes.

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"That way a bit more," Susan answered while pointing.

[Blaze]

"Is anything the matter?" Kell asks quietly.

[Kimori]

"Female or male?"

Valentine asked as he looked to the sunglasses.

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Cyan glanced back to the woman, but she followed Ario. She was more relaxed now that they were out of the streets. It was nicer inside, oddly.

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Brendan nodded then bagn to walk in the direction.

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She looked over to Kell and shook her head.

"Not at all."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Male," Mika frankly responded without really thinking about it.

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"Here we are," Ario said before stopping. There were all sorts of shoes, boots, and sandals of all kinds of colors and materials.

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Susan followed next to him.

[Kimori]

"Did he tell you a name?"

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Cyan looked over the shelves then back to Ario.

"I'm guessing nothing I can inflict pain with, right?"

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Brendan kept an gentle arm drapped around her waist.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika nodded, "Gunther." She then glanced around, not really sure where they were or where they were going.

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"And bingo was his name," Ario responded. He personally didn't mind chains or spikes or other such things, but rules were rules and precautions were precautions. She was on her good behavior right now, but probably only for now. Who knew what would happen when they got back to the asylum and she had to go back to her room.

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The park came into view with its green grass and few tall trees. There were also a few benches here and there. Susan had gotten it right, there was an art festival going on.

[lucky4life]

((Sorry lucky, page 49 he posted that and I was waiting for you to post.))

((well...don't I feel stupid...eheh *sweatdrop*))

Amela shook her head and then answered Victor, "I'm not that eager to get back. The books would only keep me diverted for a short time...I'm a fast reader. And anyway, you can't hold an interesting conversation with an inanimate object...although...I bet some of the other patients might be able too.."
Mela looked thoughtful for a moment and then smiled.
"I guess what I'm saying is that books are not the best substitute for real human contact."

[Tanbou-chan]

((Lol, we all do it at times Lucky, don't worry. :P ))

"Well, now that you're talking Mela, I'm sure Victor would be more than happy to show you around town," Hunter remarked.

[Blaze]

For some odd reason, Kell had the urge to just kiss her. Every inch of his soul screamed, JUST KISS HER! But the knowing that she was known to kill men... well maybe not kill them... but to harm men because they moved too fast. Besides... we're just friends. He takes a deep breath with all of this inner quarelling.

***

Bella smiles largely as she removes herself from him. She then quickly blushes, noticing that she just threw herself at Chris. "I'm sorry, it's just... thats the nicest thing that anyone has done for me."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Really?" It was such a simple thing though.

[Blaze]

"Well, yes. I mean, my step-parents placed me in nut house and they never visit me, though I don't like them so there not visiting is actually better for me and them. But my parents died when I was little, and doctors treated me like a monster... I havn't really kept the same doctor for longer than one year. It should be on my record, I have to admit. I'm not an easy person to help." Bella sadly smiles.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Well, I'll be around longer than a year."

[Blaze]

Bella's eyes light up, and she once again lunges at Chris, hugging him tightly.

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris fell over but still hugged her back.

[Blaze]

Bella tightly hugs him, breathing in his scent. "You smell good, Chris..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Uh... thank you..." Chris wasn't expecting that.

[Blaze]

Bella practically dives her face into his chest. Her eyes closed, still hugging him. "I like this..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Heh, I could tell." That wasn't to say Chris was or wasn't enjoying it himself.

[Blaze]

Bella smiles warmly,"Yea?"

[lucky4life]

"Now wait a minute, Doctor," Amela said to Hunter, "When you say 'show you around town'...does that mean only around the Asylum...or could it potentially mean that I actually get to leave and be shown 'around town'. Personally...I think I prefer the latter of the two interpretations."
Mela was being quite shrewd, hoping that she would get to see some more of the outside world than what was available to be seen inside the complex.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Yeah," Chris responded.

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"I would never call this place a town... if anything a level of hell," Hunter responded getting grimly serious. "I do indeed mean the actual town..."

Joseph grew a disgusted look before quickly shaking it off.

[lucky4life]

"Wooow...do you really trust me that much? What if I thought 'to hell with all of this' and make a break for the nearest bus or train out of here?" Amela asked curiously. "Then what? I'm only asking because I'm curious as to what would be done about the situation."
Mela couldn't help but be inquisitive...she was curious by nature, always willing to learn something new. On a lower level she faintly wondered if there was a way to escape this place...and if so, would it be worth the effort?

[Tanbou-chan]

Hunter's smile grew a bit, "Then I'd get fired and I'd hunt you down. No one would ever find the body." Was he serious or not? Truly he was, he wouldn't let her get away with that and he'd have nothing left to lose. He'd never get a job at an asylum after that, and that was the only job he wanted. He cleared his throat though. "Truly I'd probably be given a few days to find you and I would, mark my words on that, then you'd be brought back here. I'd never allow you out of your room, I'd make sure you never got books, visits, or paper and pencil. I'd make your life a living hell here." That, was the more likely possibility.

[Kimori]

"Never knew anyone with that name before."

Valentine stated as they reached the end of the hall. He glanced through the window of the door then looked toward Mika.

"Are they afraid of people?"

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"Which means...no boots, no spiked heels...no...?"

Cyan asked the last part, if she had to pick a pair she would rather have boots. Though, she could use boots for many different things; mostly not good things. She needed to know what exactly was allowed.

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"Are you an art fan?"

Brendan asked as they came into the park. He noticed she had been right. The tables were set up and people were roaming the trails.

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Andreea was close to saying something, but she stopped. She swore she heard a voice, but she was unsure if it was in her mind or not. Her gaze wandered over to the door behind her. Instinctively, she scooted farther from the door; closer to Kell.

[Tanbou-chan]

"No, but they're afraid of judgement from people..." Mika paused. "They're also afriad of being forgotten and pushed aside..."

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"No heels whatsoever... you can have boots as long as they aren't steel-toed, spiked, have chains or buckles, or things of that sort," Ario stated. He wanted her to be comfortable with whatever she had to get, but he also didn't want her hurting herself, anyone else, or getting him fired or in trouble.

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"In classical art mostly, but yes I'm an art fan. I'm very picky though," Susan responded truthfully with a glance around.

[Kimori]

"Well, we're going into the main entrance hall. I need to talk to a nurse, so make sure everyone is alright."

With that, Valentine opened the door and held it for Mikaia.

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"I can have boots?"

Cyan looked at Ario for a moment before her gaze returned to the shoes. She stepped forward and kneeled in front of the case.

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"Do you own any pieces?"

Brendan was curious to know.

[Tanbou-chan]

A nurse? Mikaia hesitantly entered the room, muttering random things to her cup about how it would be alright. She even slipped in a bit about Valentine protecting them.

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"Yes," Ario responded. As long as she didn't use them in an inappropriate way. "Just wear them, don't hurt people, especially your prince charming."

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"Uh... I have a landscape Hitler did... but that's the only actual art I have..." Susan responded.

[Kimori]

Valentine let the door fall closed behind them as he entered. He walked back to Mika's side then made a gesture toward the desk to the side of the room. The faint sound of a television played by the desk and a small woman sat in a large chair.

"Over there..."

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Cyan looked back to Ario with a small smirk. She would never hurt him, no reason to remind her. Other people though? That could be difficult. Herself? She might need a new hobby for when she was alone.

"Will you help me pick out a pair then? There's so many damn rules..."

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"We may have to buy you some then."

Brendan had a hint of more pride in his voice. A picture by Hitler? Of course he was happy.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika looked from Valentine to the desk, but she didn't move. "She doesn't want to go over there... and I don't either..." she said referring to herself and her cup.

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Ario nodded and glanced over all the possibilites before grabbing a pair and handing them to her. "These look like the best possibility." They looked like black combat boots, but at the same time they looked a bit less sturdy.

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Susan laughed a bit as she took note of the tone of his voice. She should have figured that a fact like that would spark his interest.

[Kimori]

Valentine stopped and turned to Mika. He glanced around toward a few chairs to the side of the room.

"You can wait there if you want."

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They weren't the best and Cyan didn't seem too happy about it. She stood up and took the boots with a sigh.

Behaving is bullsh|t...

She looked them over again then gave a shrug.

"...alright..."

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Brendan grinned some as he looked toward Susan. She seemed amused; again.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika glanced the chairs before looking to Valentine with a nod. Then she made her way over to them. "See? He's nice... he'll look out for us..." she explained to her cup and glasses.

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"You can always get regular shoes if you want..." Ario stated. He was slightly annoyed with her reaction. If she wanted it bad enough she'd live with whatever she could get; he'd know, he knew what it was like to only have a few things to choose from. He learned to take things he didn't like to survive. The saying 'beggars can't be choosers' held true to him.

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"Maybe you'll even find something you like," Susan remarked with a glance in his direction. She hoped he would, she didn't want to drag him along for him to hate it. Besides, art was a good thing, even if you were picky about what you liked.

[Kimori]

Valentine gave a short nod before heading over to the nurse. The young woman looked up from the TV and turned her attention to Doctor Drach.

"What do you need Doctor?"

"A key..."

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"Don't give me that, Ario. I haven't thrown a fit and I didn't complain."

Cyan threw out her words before she shook her head. She turned away from Ario, looking for a place to sit. The shoes might not be the right size, she would need to try them on.

The doctor will never understand...

For once, in her thoughts, the word 'doctor' had been used to describe Ario. It hadn't been like that for a long time. Why now? Mentally, she shrugged it off, it was most likely one of her 'sorrowful' moods trying to act up.

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Brendan nodded and looked over a few tables. She was right, if he liked something he might buy it.

"I'll keep my eye out for something."

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika glanced around, she didn't like the room and she didn't like being away from Mr. Drach, but she had to deal with it and she knew it. Still, it was slightly scary to her and she hoped the woman and he would hurry up.

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"Well, you seemed disgusted..." Ario calmly said before turning toward some chairs. "You can try them on over there."

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"Good," Susan responded while hoping against hope that he would find something he liked.

[Kimori]

After a few more moments, Valentine took hold of a key. He signed a clipboard then handed it back to the nurse. Once he thanked her, he turned and headed to where Mikaia sat.

"Ready?"

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"I don't like em'."

Cyan said and headed toward the chairs he pointed out. She sat the boots on the floor as she took her seat. Would she need socks? It didn't matter. Quickly, she picked up one of the boots and started to loosen it.

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He looked over his companion with curiousity. Why did she want him to find something so badly? Brendan slowed as they reached a few more paintings.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika stood up and nodded a bit. She glanced to the nurse and then quickly back to Valentine.

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I couldn't tell... Ario silently and sarcastically thought to himself as he followed the girl to the chairs.

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Susan glanced over the paintings. They were decent but none of them really caught her eye.

[Kimori]

Valentine looked over the nurse once more before he started for another hall. He looked toward Mika for a moment as he stopped. Slowly, he pushed open the door and held it for the girl.

"Here."

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Cyan pushed her foot into the boot, without tieing it she set her foot to the ground. Slowly, she picked up the next boot and started to loosen it.

Anything can be turned into a weapon if in the right hands...

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Brendan didn't find anything unique about the paintings. He continued on his slow path with Susan.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika quickly slipped through the doorway with a thanks.

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Ario watched for a minute before glancing around. He knew the woman that had greeted them at the entrance, one of the few people he cared to talk to. Thusly, he knew that if she hated the boots enough they could probably talk to her and get something else that she might like better. He sighed and decided to bring it up, "If you really don't like these boots we can hunt around for ones that you'd like better..."

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"I like Hitler's painting better so far..." Susan muttered more to herself as she glanced around. The paintings here were all typical and had very little unique style. Hitler had his own style and did semi-typical but semi-unique paintings in her idea, that's why she liked it.

[lucky4life]

Apparently escape from this place wouldn't be worth it. Hunter seemed rather serious about that killing comment. Amela looked thoughtful for a moment and then replied with just a tad of sarcasm to her voice.
"Ok. Point taken. Don't worry, I never really had much hope of escaping to begin with. Thanks for killing it all the way. Now I'll just work on being a perfect little patient and 'get better', as you people say. Oh and speaking of paper and pencil...does any of you guys have those items on hand? My fingers are starting to itch."
That last statement was true, she had been sort of wiping her hands on her black pants while she had spoken.

[Kimori]

Valentine nodded to Mika in response and followed her out. He fixed the files he held in his arms and shook his head. Too much to carry.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan had the second boot on before she leaned back in her seat. She looked up to Ario with a bored look and gave a shrug.

"Do you care if I like them or not?"

.:. .:. .:.

"I'm not finding anything..."

Brendan said with a small shrug.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika laughed a little after looking at her cup a bit. After another moment she blushed a bit and kept her gaze downward.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario let his gaze fall on the girl again. "Actually, yes I do. I want you to be happy." It was the complete truth in every way.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan glanced around before one painting finally caught her eye. "What about that one?" She pointed to a stand with several landscape pictures of bright colors. One looked to be of a German gravel road surrounded by trees with golden leaves; it was obviously the fall. Next to it was a park in Japan with Cherry Blossom trees. The ground was covered with light pink petal like leaves that had fallen from the trees. Both of them were pretty to Susan.

[Kimori]

Valentine slowed again and glanced toward Mika. He heard the laugh, but didn't think anything of it. It wasn't till he noted her blushing that he couldn't help but ask.

"What is it?"

.:. .:. .:.

That was actually what Cyanide wanted to hear. She nodded and kicked the boots off, then picked them up.

"Then...I want something else..."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan walked over to the paintings. The one of Germany was rather accurate. He looked it over for a moment before nodding. Gently, he checked the price then looked toward Susan.

"Reminds me of somewhere back home, I think I'll buy it. Did you want that Japanese one?"

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika quickly glanced up. "Uh... n-nothing!" she quickly sputtered with hopes that Valentine wouldn't push. She knew he could get just about anything out of her.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded. "If there's nothing out here you like I'm sure I talk to Ana and she'll take us to the back."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan smiled triumphantly before looking of the Japanese one. Her smile softened. "Yeah... it's pretty."

[Kimori]

Valentine was about to question a second time when a nurse came running into the hall. He stopped and gave the woman an odd look; why was she in a hurry? The nurse ran up to Valentine and took a few breaths before speaking.

"Mr. Baldasarre and family are here for a check up!"

"What? Already?! Damn..."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan stood up as she held the boots Ario had chosen. She gave a short nod and glanced back to the woman.

"Yea...alright."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan nodded as he watched Susan. She was lovely. He picked up the two pieces and easily got hold of the owner's attention.

"I would like to buy these..."

.:. .:. .:.

"Salve! Make note of my arrival, Miss." (Hello!)

Salvatore Baldasarre greeted and stated to the young nurse at the front desk. There had been two, but when she noticed the family she had run off. The tall man thought nothing of it and turned to his family. A teen girl held to his hand as he did so.

"Capricia, prendersi cura di tuo fratello." (Capricia, take care of your brother.)

Capricia nodded to her father and released his hand. She walked toward the young boy; her lilac and cream colored dress swayed against her legs. A smile spread over her lips as she stopped next to the boy.

"Quello mezzi hai nella maniera giusta ascoltare nella maniera giusta mi." (That means you have to listen to me.)

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika took a small step back and closer to Valentine. "Wh... who?" She paused and blushed a bit more before whispering to her cup, "Shhhhhh... not now... please..." Her gaze quickly shot to the nurse.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario gave a small nod before heading back to the woman to talk to her about it.

.:. .:. .:.

"Thank you," Susan told Brendan.

.:. .:. .:.

"Non desiderio!" (Don't you wish!)

The boy shouted to his sister before sticking his tongue out at her.

"Ora, ora, Gitano, ascolta la vostra sorella." (Now, now, Gitano, listen to your sister.)

Annabella, their mother, instructed the boy before looking to Capricia.

"E non siete un tyrant." (And don't you be a tyrant.)

[Kimori]

Valentine looked at Mika then back to the nurse. She was frantic looking. He groaned and waved her off.

"Go back to work. Hopefully, people are doing their jobs."

With that, the nurse ran off from them.

"Mr. Baldasarre is the owner of Occultus Specials Asylum..."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan set the boots back down then slowly followed Ario. Her eyes wandering over the clothes they passed.

.:. .:. .:.

"It's a present so don't worry about it."

Brendan pulled out the cash then handed it to the man. He waited for them to wrap the paintings before glancing to Susan.

"It's my pleasure."

.:. .:. .:.

"Mi? In nessun caso!" (Me? Never!)

Capricia chuckled and grinned to her brother. She wasn't planning on being horrible to him.

"Annabella, who did you want to check up on first?"

Salvatore questioned his wife as he payed no mind to the children. Business came first.

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika looked up to Valentine and then down to her cup before looking back to Valentine. "Tanya doesn't want to see them... and Gunther says they're probably fat, rich idiots... and I agree with Tanya..." she openly and honestly stated.

.:. .:. .:.

"Ana...?" Ario questioned the woman who looked up from her newspaper to him.

"How can I help you doctor?" she retorted.

"I was wondering if you could show me to the back so we could see if there was anything Cyan here would like." Ana nodded.

"Follow me please."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan couldn't resist; she gently kissed his cheek.

.:. .:. .:.

"So where to first sis?" Gitano quickly and eagerly questioned. He always loved their visits to the asylum.

"How about Alisitina? She's one of the happier ones, then we can end with Chris," Anabella responded as she turned all of her attention to her husband.

[Kimori]

Valentine looked over the glasses and the cup. He shook his head then glanced around. They were going to do a check up.

"If you are with me when they visit, then you have no choice but to see them. I'm asking you to be on your best behavior. If there is anyone that you need to be kind to, it is these people."

The Baldasarres were not the friendliest or easiest to get along with.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan remained silent; holding back her opinion on the woman. She glanced around before following Ario and 'Ana'. Though, she didn't trust going into another room with the girl.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan was taken by surprise with this. He looked to Susan and shook his head; though he wasn't upset. Actually, he seemed to almost smile as well.

.:. .:. .:.

"Well, Gitano, I want to visit someone we can play with. Don't you want to have some fun?"

Her Italian accent lingered on her words as she kneeled to eye level of her brother. He was tall, which meant she didn't need to kneel too far.

Salvatore glanced toward his children with a laugh. They were so playful, no harm in that. He looked back to Annabella with a smile.

"Faultless scelta. After Alistina, we will check on Valentine Drach. Sono curioso da ogni parte suo paziente Mikaia." (Perfect choice. I'm curious about his patient Mikaia.)

[Tanbou-chan]

"I..." Best behavior? Mika didn't know what her best behavior was. Was there a behavior other than this that she had? "Like... what should I... do?" She didn't understand at all.

.:. .:. .:.

Ana unlocked a door in the back of the store and opened it. "Here you go, I hope you find something you like." She smiled to the two before heading back to her desk.

Ario gave her a thanks before motioning for Cyan to enter the room.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan smiled back a bit before glancing to the ground. It was almost like she was embarassed, but she wasn't.

.:. .:. .:.

"Of course I want fun! But who can we play with...?" Gitano responded. "All I know of is Mika... or Bella... or... or..." No one else was fun to play with around the asylum. "Oh! What about that girl who speaks the other language?! What do you think?"

"Sounds like a wonderful idea to me darling," Annabelle responded to her husband's comment. She had read the reports on Mikaia and was almost eager to see how the girl would react to Salvatore and herself.

[Kimori]

"The way you're acting now is perfect. If you get scared though, don't try to hurt them or jump to me. Just stand to my side and everything will be okay."

Valentine stated with a small nod. He wouldn't have time to really visit another patient at the moment. They should take his files back to his office.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan watched the woman walk by before she followed Ario. She walked into the room and stepped to the side. It was another habit of hers; she didn't like her back being open like that.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan put his arm back around her waist and pulled her closer as he started walking again.

.:. .:. .:.

"Altro lingua?" (Other language?)

She had never heard of this girl. The thought was rather interesting. Caprice grinned some and gave a nod.

"What's her name?"

Salvatore put out his hand to his wife and smiled.

"Shall we?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"I... don't like this..." Mika stated. She feared something would go wrong. "They won't touch me... or laugh at me... or judge me will they?"

.:. .:. .:.

Ario entered after her, flicked on the lights, and looked around. There were a lot of different things in this room.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan smiled again and followed.

.:. .:. .:.

"I don't know, but I've walked by her room once... I'm not sure she'd be all that much fun though if she won't speak in English... or Italian..." Gitano remarked.

Annabelle gladly took it, "After you."

[Blaze]

Bella smiles softly, she was truely happy right here. She was enjoying the fact that Chris was not afraid of her. Because of the fact that she was adicted to blood, most people were afraid to come in a mile away from her. But for the fact that Chris wasn't calling security or repulsing, it just made Bella happy, and for once... loved.


***

After Kell had taken the deep breath, he saw that Andreea had scooted closer. He smiled a little, but not enough to be noticed.Does she like me? I wonder if it is possible if we could ever be more than just friends... I'd probably have to waite forever. She wouldn't agree with it now... but she did just scoot closer... So that could mean that she likes me. Or perhaps... "What are you thinking?" Kell decides to say instead of thinking anymore.

[Kimori]

"Hopefully. I can't promise they won't try, but I will do my best to protect you from that. Trust me, Mikaia. I won't let them hurt you."

Valentine said as he looked down at Mika.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan leaned against the wall and looked around. She glanced at Ario and shook her head.

"There's a lot..."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan held her close and carried the two paintings in his free hand.

.:. .:. .:.

"Then we're going to need to find someone fun. I've heard of a few girls on murder row..."

.:. .:. .:.

He pulled his wife gently closer then headed toward the hall. Salvatore trusted the children to behave then pushed the doors open and waited for his wife to enter.

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea turned her gaze back to Kell and noticed she had moved closer. At first, she was prepared to move away again but then she decided against it. He had shown her no reason to want to stay away yet.

"I thought...I heard someone."

Instinct to scoot closer, but why?

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "It's ok... I thought that I did too... but it could have been a patient..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris laid back. "What country would you wish to visit first?"

.:. .:. .:.

Mika closed her eyes when they started tearing up, she didn't like it at all. First she had to go outside, then the voice came by, then Brendan terrorized her, and now this?!

.:. .:. .:.

Ario chuckled a bit. "Then hopefully you'll find things you like."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan was quite content.

.:. .:. .:.

"After you sister."

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle slipped through the doorway with a thank and then waited for her husband.

[Kimori]

Valentine rested his palm on her shoulder lightly. He looked down at her with a sympathetic gaze.

"Calm down, Mika...we're going to go sit in my office for a bit. Everything will be fine."

.:. .:. .:.

"Help me...?"

Cyan half questioned and half stated. She pushed off the wall and walked toward the shelves.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan was enjoying this more than he had ever expected.

.:. .:. .:.

"I always lead the way, baby."

Caprice teased as she headed to the opposite hall.

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatore entered in after her then let the door fall closed. He took her hand again and began walking.

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea looked toward the space between them. She wondered if this was uncomfortable for him. For once, it wasn't too bad for her.

"Should I move back?"

[Blaze]

Kell shakes his head, "No, I like this..."

***

Bella lays her head on his chest, "I would like to visit Russia... I heard that it's absolutely beautiful."

[Tanbou-chan]

"If you like snow and cold temperatures, yes."

.:. .:. .:.

Mika forced herself to let the tears disappear before she opened her eyes and smiled a bit. "Alright... I believe you..." It was a lie but she felt she had to say it. Inside she was terrified, but she wasn't supposed to act that way around the Baldasarres so she might as well start acting that way now...

.:. .:. .:.

Ario chuckled a bit. "You didn't like my selection last time."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan was now highly glad she had played her game. It had most enjoyable outcomes.

.:. .:. .:.

"Eheheheh..." Gitano almost bitterly responded.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle followed while glancing around. She loved the asylum, but not for what it was. There were ulterior reasons to it.

[Blaze]

Bella laughs, "I've never seen snow before... so I think that it would be fun..."

[Kimori]

Valentine nodded and started walking again.

"We can get to my office this way."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide rolled her eyes then grinned at Ario.

"Too bad. I want your help."

.:. .:. .:.

This adventure actually had a happy ending. Go figure. Brendan never believed in those before.

.:. .:. .:.

Capricia reached back and grabbed her brother's hand. She pulled him past the doors and glanced around.

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatore didn't care about the other reasons behind the asylum. It made him the money he wanted to support his family and live in luxury.

.:. .:. .:.

"You like it?"

Andreea questioned. He did want more than just to be friends. It had finally clicked with her, but he wasn't aggressive or anything. Why? Was he trying to be sensitive so she would fall for something? Was this all a trap?

[Tanbou-chan]

Mika nodded and followed him. Had he actually believed it or was he just going along with it?

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded and glanced around, really not sure what to tell her.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sighed contentedly. It was a nice day for such a trip.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano merely followed.

.:. .:. .:.

If only they didn't have to pay their doctors for so much over time... That really put a dent in their money. But Annabelle wasn't going to complain, they still had a lot.

[Blaze]

Kell then stopped smiling, "Well, this is nice..." Crap... she has finally noticed... what am I going to do? He looks away. You idiot, Kell you're an idiot!

[Kimori]

Valentine decided not to make a big deal out of it for the moment. She could relax in his office until Salvadore and Annabella found them.

"We're not too far..."

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan looked over a few boots as she sat down on her knees. Her fingers tapping a few shoes as she did.

.:. .:. .:.

"Shall we sit?"

Brendan questioned.

.:. .:. .:.

Capricia didn't want to lose her brother, that could be bad news for her allowance.

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatore had more business in Italy, so the Asylum actually wasn't his main concern.

.:. .:. .:.

A few tests could probably help figure out what his plans were.

"What's wrong?"

Andreea slipped a tad bit closer; he had stopped smiling and she couldn't see his face. Part of the test would be to see how close they could get without him doing something stupid.

[Blaze]

Kell takes a big gulp of saliva that was forming from his nervousness. What is she doing?

[Tanbou-chan]

"I like the snow...but I also like the cold."

((Sorry Blaze.))

.:. .:. .:.

Mika nodded again.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario more watched her than helped.

.:. .:. .:.

"Sure," Susan responded.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano just glanced around and followed.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle sighed.

[Blaze]

((s'k ^^))

Bella smiles, "Before my foster parents sent me here, they promised me snow... but since we lived where it was warm all of the time, I never had the chance to see it..."

[Kimori]

Valentine turned the corner but stayed slow for Mika.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan seemed almost lost as she tapped the boots. She leaned on one palm as she stared at the black shoes.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan headed over to a bench and took a seat.

.:. .:. .:.

Capricia glanced toward the doors with their prisoners.

.:. .:. .:.

"Something wrong, Dear?"

Salvatore asked as he heard the sigh.

.:. .:. .:.

"Is there?"

Andreea stayed in her place as she leaned forward a bit. This time it was to see his face, darkness was hard to see through.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Hmmm... well that's a shame..." Chris remarked.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika kept nervously glancing around now. It was all weighing on her mind and she couldn't stand it.

.:. .:. .:.

"Is something wrong?" Ario inquired to the girl.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sat down next to him with a small smile.

.:. .:. .:.

"So who are we going to see again?" Gitano questioned.

.:. .:. .:.

"No, nothing at all," Annabelle replied with a small smile.

[Blaze]

Kell glances at Andreea quickly. His eyes were big and almost scared, He then looks away again, "I-... Is there what?"

***

Bella smiles, "But I don't care... I hate them..."

[Kimori]

Valentine glanced to Mika a few times but kept walking.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan didn't looked up but she did slowly shake her head. She took a deep breath then glanced to a few other shoes.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan gave her a smile back and put his arm around the back of the bench.

.:. .:. .:.

"We're going to murder row...we'll find someone."

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatore looked concernced, but if she didn't wish to tell him then he wouldn't push.

"Alright..."

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea was a bit surprised with his look. Part of her wanted to roll her eyes and the other only grew more curious.

"Are you alright, Kell?"

[Blaze]

Kell takes a deep breath, trying to calm down, "Yes, I'm fine... I'm just a little nervous..."

[Tanbou-chan]

((Hey uh... Blaze? Whatever happened to Forgotten?))

Chris nodded a bit before wondering about her statement. He hated the military, but he saw the impact it had on him and it wasn't all bad. Because of that, he didn't mind too much. "What is hate...?" he muttered more to himself but didn't doubt that Bella could have heard.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika couldn't keep her mind from wandering. It was Valentine's boss, the Kommandant! She didn't understand why he would be here either unless it was to finish the job of Brendan. What was Brendan's job though, Valentine hadn't seemed happy about it. She shuddered, it was a terrifying thought to meet the boss.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario glanced over the shoes completely unsure of what she'd want that she was allowed. The worst part was probably the fact that she still didn't seem all that happy about her choices. He knew he coudln't change it, but he almost wished she wouldn't care as much.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan leaned against him a bit and studied the scene in front of them. It was nothing spectacular but it was almost like something from a book. She shook the thought out of her mind, that was going to ruin the mood.

.:. .:. .:.

"Y'know sis, murder row really doesn't sound all that great... they don't seem playful they seem..." Gitano paused to think about what they seemed like. "Bleh... y'know, their playful is chase you around a house with a knife, and that's not the playful I want..."

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle couldn't help but laugh a bit. "It really is nothing, don't worry so much dear."

[lucky4life]

((hmm...ok. so I don't really know what's going on with all of the characters but I do know one thing...I guess I just haffta wait until someone responds to my last post on p.57 *starts twiddling thumbs*...don't mind me...))

[Blaze]

((Well, we were waiting for the rest of the ppl to get caught up with the night, but besides that... I'm not sure...))

Bella responds to the question, "Well, perhaps to some... hate could mean loathe, despise, anger, distrust, ect... but to me, I see hate as in... they promised me a life, and yet they gave me a confined hell, thus I neither love them or even like them. To other people, it could mean that they dislike eating their pea's, or even for some people... They loathe the life, which they had chosen too early for them to understand what was best for them. Thus ruining a perfect life..." she laughs, looking away, "There I go again... babbling..."

[Tanbou-chan]

((hmm...ok. so I don't really know what's going on with all of the characters but I do know one thing...I guess I just haffta wait until someone responds to my last post on p.57 *starts twiddling thumbs*...don't mind me...))

((I'm waiting for O-kun to post... so I"ll just stop posting for now.))

[Tanbou-chan]

((Meek!! >.< Reviving!))

[Blaze]

((I don't think that he's gonna post...))

[odw777]

(ooc: ^^' Eh really sorry... You guys should just keep going regardless of me. )

Hunter's smile grew a bit, "Then I'd get fired and I'd hunt you down. No one would ever find the body." Was he serious or not? Truly he was, he wouldn't let her get away with that and he'd have nothing left to lose. He'd never get a job at an asylum after that, and that was the only job he wanted. He cleared his throat though. "Truly I'd probably be given a few days to find you and I would, mark my words on that, then you'd be brought back here. I'd never allow you out of your room, I'd make sure you never got books, visits, or paper and pencil. I'd make your life a living hell here." That, was the more likely possibility.

"Eh but I'm sure Mela's just joking, she wouldn't do something like that right?"
Victor says giving her a little nudge.
"I think that'd be a good idea for her to get out like that."
He thinks intruged by the idea of not having to stay inside the asylum and yet it still counting as work.

[Tanbou-chan]

((But... that's not fair...))

Hunter gave a small nod, "I will talk to Ario for you but if he says no, it's no..." He was only going to deal with that doctor as little as he had to.

[Kimori]

Valentine slowed as they finally reached his office, it felt like it had taken forever though he knew that was wrong. He walked to the door and opened it then held the knob to keep it open for Mikaia. She was probably worried about this new person that would be coming. Hopefully her nerves wouldn't get the best of her.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyanide finally stood up from her knelt position. Why did she suddenly care so much? Maybe it was because this was something to remind herself she was still a 'person' and still...living. She shook her head, those ideas were stupid. Slowly, she walked away from the shelf toward where Ario stood.

Stop caring.

"I'll just take the boots you suggested before."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan looked over the scene and almost found himself bored with it. It was too typical. With his free hand he reached into his pocket and pulled out a pack of cigarrettes and a lighter.

.:. .:. .:.

"Alright, alright! You pick then!"

Caprice said with an annoyed tone of voice. Gitano was growing on her nerves. She came to an abrupt hault in the middle of the hall.

"Well!?"

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatorre smiled and nodded. He leaned in and kissed his wife on the cheek then turned back forward.

"Let's continue then."

[Blaze]

((you guys ignored my posts :crybaby: ))

[Tanbou-chan]

((I didn't ignore it, like I said, I wouldn't really post until O-kun did...))

Chris sighed and shook his head. Almost all the patients were so angsty. It almost annoyed him.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika entered with a thanks. She liked his office, it was comforting. Not to mention she could lay down on some furniture without a straight jacket on.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario remained leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. "Why?" he suspiciously inquired.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan found herself wondering who of this lovely art fair would die first and how. It was almost a hobby of hers to do when things were to fluffy and happy for her, she was more the dark type person.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano quickly ran through patient names in his mind before blurting, "Mikaia!"

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle smiled in return and continued to walk by her husband.

[Blaze]

Bella looks at Chris, seeing that he was upset. Her face filled with confusion, and she stands up, looking down. Her hair falls infront of her face, she starts to walk away. "You asked me..." she whispers, just loud enough for him to hear.

[Kimori]

(( I'm sorry. I didn't see Kell's small post...I'll post this time. Sorry hun'. ))

"Nervous about what?"

Andreea questioned before she again heard a noise outside. Her gaze went back over her shoulder. She could easily make out the shadow of a nurse through the window and her amusement died. Same as before, she instinctively moved further away from the door and her back pressed against his arm.

.:. .:. .:.

"Go ahead and relax."

Valentine suggested as he let the door fall shut. He laid his papers back down on the side of his desk. Taking his own seat at the desk and pulling open one of the drawers after setting his coat on the coffee table.

.:. .:. .:.

"Why not?"

Cyan questioned back as she leaned against the wall across from him. One foot immediately went against the wall, bent at the knee and her arms laid straight.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan lit up one of his cigarrettes and placed it in his mouth. He put away the pack and lighter, then blew out a cloud of smoke. It suddenly dawned on him just how out of place him and Susan must appear. The thought almost made him chuckle.

.:. .:. .:.

"Lei Ÿ divertendo nella maniera giusta gioco con..."

Caprice stated mostly to herself as she thought over it for a moment. She grinned a tad and nodded to her brother.

"Good choice, Gitano."

.:. .:. .:.

They weren't too far from Alistina's office. Hopefully, she would be inside.

[Blaze]

((thank you ^^ and it's ok))

Kell instinctively, wraps his arms around her to protect her. (even though she could probably protect herself just fine) He whispers into her ear, "Everything will be just fine... lay down on the couch and make yourself as flat as can be... I'll hide in the shadows..." He sneaks a kiss to her cheek and he gets up and he disappears into the darkness.

((he he ^^ Kell kissed her))

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris sighed and sat up. "You're entitled to your opinion and it doesn't matter what I think... now come back here." It wasn't said in an at all demanding or stern tone.

.:. .:. .:.

Mikaia quickly scurried over to the couch again before laying down on it. Her cup telling her the same things as before, making her blush, but she was much too nervous to laugh this time.

.:. .:. .:.

"Because you didn't like them and it was obvious you'd rather wear something else," Ario calmly stated while eyeing down Cyan.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan grew a suddenly confused look before she pointed to an athletic looking art vendor. "How do you think he would die?" She felt safe asking Brendan as she didn't think he'd really care.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano grinned. "Do you think she'd be with Doctor Drach or in her cell?"

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle smirked at the thought of the surprise visit to Alistina. Perhaps that would wipe away her optimism.

[Blaze]

Bella stops walking and she turns around. "But to me... it does matter"

[Kimori]

Andreea was left in complete surprise by both the arms around her and the kiss. She glanced over her shoulder and watched Kell for a moment before looking toward the window. Quietly, she laid back against the couch and pressed herself as flat as she could.

(( LoL, awww cute! ))

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine stretched in his seat and pulled out a pen. He started scribbling down some notes from today with Mika. It had been an interesting one for certain.

.:. .:. .:.

"It's too much trouble to care anymore."

Cyan stated simply and titled her head back. She rested the back of her head against the wall and glanced over at Ario.

.:. .:. .:.

"He probably goes to marathons...I would say one of his competitors would posion him so they can take the win."

Brendan with all casualty in his voice as he tapped his cigarrette. He looked over the man for a moment afterwards and nodded. Yes, that seemed the best way for him to go.

.:. .:. .:.

"Doctor Drach."

Capricia smiled sweetly at the thought; the doctor was always entertaining to mess around with. There was nothing he could do about it either.

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatorre was happy to be in the states, happy to be visiting the Asylum. He enjoyed the tense feeling that would rise in Occultus when his family would visit. It was always so enjoyable.

[Blaze]

The nurse on the outside of the room opens the door. She steps inside, but she doesn't walk all of the way in. She looks around the room. Her eyes settle on the couch, but then she shakes her head and she exits the room. Kell waits until they couldn't hear the soft clicking of her heals on the tile floor, then he walks out of the shadows.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Why?" Chris questioned without a clue.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika stuck her tongue out at the cup before glancing to Valentine, but she quickly looked away as she blushed more.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded and started to lead her back to the original pair.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan nodded and studied the man, it seemed highly possible. She looked to the next person, a young woman with an overly decorated hat.

.:. .:. .:.

"So do we check his office or...?"

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle enjoyed the states but she enjoyed Italy more. Still, it was fun to see the reaction the doctor's had to their monthly visits. It also proved the fact that they acted different when the family wasn't there.

[Blaze]

"I don't really know... I have yet to find out..." Bella shrugs as she walks back to Chris and she lays down, lying her head on his stomach, using it as a pillow.

[Kimori]

Andreea leaned up on her elbows and looked toward the doors. Her eyes wandered over the door before she glanced back at Kell. The tips of her longest locks touched her chest as she did so.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan pushed herself off the wall and stepped up, waiting for Ario to reach that side. He could lead if he wanted.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan continued to smoke his cigarrette and glanced around at the people. He hadn't cared at all about the question. It seemed oddly normal for him.

.:. .:. .:.

"Of course we do."

Caprice said as she turned around and headed toward the side hall.

.:. .:. .:.

"This should be enjoyable, no?"

Salvatorre questioned Anabelle as they walked.

[Blaze]

Kell walks towards Andreea. "Everything is just fine..." He then sits at her feet, once again sprawling his arm on the back of the couch.

[Tanbou-chan]

"I didn't meant to upset you though, I'm sorry." Chris remarked

.:. .:. .:.

((Valentine?? T-T))

.:. .:. .:.

Ario left the back room and glanced around.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sighed. "These people are annoying me..." They were too happy typical and weak.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano nodded and allowed his sister to lead.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle smirked, "It always is."

[Blaze]

She closes her eyes. His soft breathing was really relaxing. "It's ok..."

[Kimori]

(( I knew I would forget someone sooner or later! ;-; sorry!! ))

Andreea sat up onto her knees and looked toward Kell. She studied him for a moment before nodding.

"Thanks..."

.:. .:. .:.

Valentine set down his pen and turned to face Mika in his seat.

"So how are you and your friends?"

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan slowly followed Ario out of the room and glanced toward the ground.

.:. .:. .:.

"Oh, I've noticed."

Brendan stated with an annoyed voice and tapped his smoke.

.:. .:. .:.

Caprice held onto Gitano's wrist as she led the way.

.:. .:. .:.

"So true."

Salvatorre laughed.

[Tanbou-chan]

((Lol, s'k))

Chris stared up at the sky.

.:. .:. .:.

"Liesel's teasing me..." Mika confessed.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario led her back to the original pair.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan sighed, "Perhaps we ought to leave then?"

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano merely followed.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle's smirk turned into a smile.

[Blaze]

Kell looks at her and he stares into her eyes, and he smiles. "Your welcome..."

***

Bella turns so that she is facing Chris's face, "I don't know why... but I like you alot better than I liked my other doctors... It's like you understand me more than the other ones..."

[Kimori]

Andreea smiled slightly back and glanced to the couch. She had been thrown off by his actions. Though, something about the way he did it made her kind of happy.

.:. .:. .:.

"About what?"

Valentined questioned as he glanced toward the cup.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan looked to the pair then to Ario, before she took hold of the shoes.

Don't care.

She pulled them to her chest to hold them better and glanced around.

.:. .:. .:.

"Where do you plan on us going?"

Brendan questioned as he looked toward her.

.:. .:. .:.

Capricia didn't care much if she was dragging the boy or not. As long as he followed.

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatorre smiled brightly back to Annabelle.

[Blaze]

Kell nods, and he looks away. She is so pretty... I wish that I could kiss her again... maybe I could... she didn't seem to mind the first time...

[Kimori]

Andreea slipped down off her knees and into a crossed-leg position. She rested her hands on her thighs and glanced up toward Kell. There was one thing she had to admit; he was attractive.

That wasn't too bad...

[Blaze]

Kell glances over at Andreea and he smiles, "What are you thinking about?"

[Kimori]

Andreea just couldn't help but smile back when he smiled. Ther was something soft about it.

"Nothing bad..."

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "Thats good..." He then decides to tell her about what he thinks about her... but with a little bit of Italian twist. "Andreea... Siete bei."

((that means You are beautiful))

[Kimori]

(( Aww cute! <3 ))

Andreea was confused, she didn't understand Italian. She turned and sat on her side and rested her head against the couch.

"What does that mean?"

[Blaze]

"You are beautiful..." Kell replies, smiling. He just stares into her eyes.

((aww... Kell is so sweet...))

[Kimori]

(( LoL, he is. ))

Andreea didn't know what to say to that. He said it with feeling that wasn't shrouded in lust. What response did she have to that?

[Blaze]

Kell chuckles to himself, "Too bold, Kell..." he looks away, "I'm sorry... if that was too Bold..."

[Kimori]

Andreea shook her head and smiled slightly.

"It's not that. I'm just not...used to it."

[Blaze]

Kell nods, "Ok... so I wasn't speaking too soon?"

[Tanbou-chan]

((Sorry guys, I had just suddenly lost all motivation to post last night...))

"Heh, perhaps..." Chris responded, "but thank you." He didn't try to understand, he didn't quite understand, and he didn't really care to understand. Instead, he just beared with it, it was his job. He didn't mind listening or trying to help, but he 'understanding' wasn't at all the word he'd choose.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika blushed again, "N-nothing!" She had been saved last time, by the nurse. This time she was in his office and doubted someone would come bursting in. And he just about always knew how to get answers out of her.

.:. .:. .:.

"Are you sure about this? I won't buy you another pair until these ones are worn out," Ario stated. He was rather confused but shook it off. If she was going to 'not care' then it wasn't his problem. As long as she didn't later complain, throw a fit, or demand new ones - or somehow use it all against him - then he'd just go with it.

.:. .:. .:.

"We could get a drink and then head back to the asylum to check up on the others," Susan responded.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano was able to keep up with his sister, he didnt' like the pace but he could follow it since he had to.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle stopped just outside of Alistina's office. "After you my love," she todl her husband.

[Blaze]

((it's ok...))

Bella then looks away, looking into the sky. She then points out a cloud. "That one looks like Ario..."

[Kimori]

Andreea smiled slightly, this time a bit softer. She shook her head slowly.

"I guess thank you, again."

.:. .:. .:.

"Embarassing? Come now, tell me!"

Valentine egged her own with a small grin. Curiousity killed the cat, but it was a good thing the cat had nine lives.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario was either confused or worried. Cyan couldn't help but grin at this. What could be bothering him about her? She nodded her head and looked up toward him. The boots weren't too bad.

"I'll survive..."

.:. .:. .:.

"That sounds like the best idea. It's always nice to have a cigarrette and a drink."

Brendan said with a smirk as he tapped the cigarrette once more.

.:. .:. .:.

Caprice slowed to a stop as they entered a hall with a few offices.

"Which one was Doctor Drach's?"

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatorre nodded to Annabelle before he pulled open the door without knocking. It was unlocked so the woman had to be inside.

"Salve?"

.:. .:. .:.

Alistina had been sitting at her desk writing notes for her patient. She looked up from her desk to the door. Italian?

"Mr. Baldasarre...?"

[Tanbou-chan]

"Heh," Chris had nothing really to say.

.:. .:. .:.

Mika shook her head, "It's nothing... really..." Just a bit more and she'd confess.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario nodded a bit, "Alright, now it's time for clothes..."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan nodded a bit and then stood up. "Then let's go."

.:. .:. .:.

"Uhhhhhh..." Gitano eyed down all the rooms before taking the lead.

.:. .:. .:.

"Alistina, nice to see you again," Annabelle greeted with a grin and small bow of her head.

[Blaze]

Bella frowns, and she sits up. "You don't like me... do you?" If he doesn't like me... then maybe I could stop trying to be good...

***

Kell smiles, "Thats good..." Could that mean 'I really like you'?

[Kimori]

"Aw, tell me Mika!"

Valentine leaned forward in his seat. He rested his elbows on his knees and looked toward her.

.:. .:. .:.

"About that..."

Cyanide said as she walked toward Ario more.

"Don't know my size for that either."

.:. .:. .:.

Capricia stood in her spot and folded her arms over her chest. She would let Gitano point it out first.

.:. .:. .:.

"Mr. and Mrs. Baldasarre, It's a pleasure to see you again."

Alistina set her pencil down then stood up to greet the two properly.

.:. .:. .:.

Still the same cheery doctor, she never seemed to change.

"How are the patients, Doctor?"

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea wasn't sure what else to do or say. She didn't know how to respond to someone like Kell.

[Blaze]

Kell looks over at the door, and then back at Andreea. Should I tell her? He says quietly, "I have to tell you something... but I'm afraid that you would take it wrong..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris glanced from the sky to the girl, "Why do you ask? I do like you, there's not reason for me to not like you." Was he doing something totally wrong?

.:. .:. .:.

"Uh... just uh..." Mika shook her head, blushing more and looked to her cup. Liesel merely egged her on. "Um... well... it's just uh... you're... you're really good looking and I really like you so she keeps teasing me about the fact you're my doctor and..." She said it all rather fast but then suddenly stopped while staring straight down at Liesel.

.:. .:. .:.

"There's always fitting rooms for that, but I can probably guess a general size to make it easier..."

.:. .:. .:.

((First Valentine, now Brendan... who next?))

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano stopped outside of Valentine's office silently and pointed silently.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle eagerly awaited a response.

[Blaze]

Bella turned around so that she was facing Chris. It appeared that she had been crying seconds ago, and she forgot to whipe them, or she intentionally left them there. She allows seconds past bfore she even thought of answering. Then finally, she spoke up, "I'm a mental patient... why in the world would you like me? I know that I'm intelligent... mostly because of Doctor Vyies... He gave me tons of books to read... but I'm adicted to blood... you're probably afraid that I'll bite you or something. Even though I know... for some reason... I'll never feel compelled to harm you in any way or form."

[Kimori]

(( -_____-;; I'm sorry... ))

Valentine was slightly confused and slightly surprised. He shook his head and sat back. Mostly so he could let that run on sentence register.

.:. .:. .:.

"Works for me..."

Cyan responded with a shrug of her shoulders.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan nodded, put out the cigarrette; he would light another one later. He picked up the two paintings then glanced to Susan.

"You have a place in mind?"

.:. .:. .:.

Caprice smiled to her brother then walked over and tapped the door softly.

"Salve? Dottore Drach?"

.:. .:. .:.

Alistina stopped in front of her desk and sat back against it.

"All of them are having their share of problems, but most of them I can see getting better in the long run. My toughest right now is a female patient, but I hope to visit her later."

.:. .:. .:.

Too optimistic! Where were the downsides?

"I see..."

.:. .:. .:.

"Forgive me for making you afraid of me. That was not my intentions."

Or was it? She wasn't even certain of herself now.

[Tanbou-chan]

((Lol, s'k.))

"One, I'm not afraid. Two, that's no reason to hate someone. Just because you think different doesn't mean you're not human. Everyone deserves love and kindness."

.:. .:. .:.

Mika jumped a little and looked to the door. Her blushing immediately faded and she did her best to control her slight trembling.

.:. .:. .:.

Ario noded and gave her a general size she should try.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan nodded, "Of course I do." She smiled a bit.

.:. .:. .:.

Gitano stood next to his sister.

.:. .:. .:.

Annabelle paused. The worst patients were sent here and yet she thought they'd end up getting better?!

[Blaze]

Kell corrects her, "It's not that I'm afraid of you, because I'm not... I'm afraid of making you hate me..."

***

Bella seems to freeze at that. He said love... Her eyes soften, but she stays frozen.

[Kimori]

Valentine looked to the door oddly then remembered the Baldasarres. He hesitated then stood up and went to answer the door. That language had surely been Italian.

"Hallo?"

"Valentine!"

"...Capricia, Gitano...what do you need?"

.:. .:. .:.

"Why do you think that size?"

Cyan couldn't help her curiousity.

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan nodded with a grin and held his hand to the girl. It was a good thing because he had no ideas on his mind.

"You lead then."

.:. .:. .:.

Salvatorre was always so unsure on how to approach Alistina. Too happy. He glanced toward Annabelle for any ideas.

.:. .:. .:.

Alistina watched the two and smiled even more. Their visits were always simple for her. Smile and answer with hope.

.:. .:. .:.

"You've done too much for me now for me to hate you so quickly."

At least that part she was certain of. Too many 'thank yous' had come out of her mouth.

[Blaze]

Kell laughs nervously and he runs his hand through his hair, "Maybe it's too early for this... but I really like you, Andreea... more than aquantances... and more than friends."

[Kimori]

Andreea was surprised, it was kind of early but she had kind of noticed it. Still, she didn't know how to act around him. Things were so confusing.

"...what's the catch?"

There had to be one.

[Blaze]

Kell shakes his head, "There is no catch... I'm telling you the truth."

[Tanbou-chan]

"What kind of greeting is that Valentine? Mom and dad wouldn't be happy with it..." Gitano responded. "Besides, we were hoping you were with that Mika girl..."

Mika heard her name and refrained from whimpering but cringed.

.:. .:. .:.

"Judging by the average woman your height... and by your figure, or what I know of it from just glancing..." Ario figured that sounded rather perverse, though it wasn't supposed to.

.:. .:. .:.

Susan took his hand with a grin. There was a small bar that tended to kick drunks out that had very good liquor that she went to.

.:. .:. .:.

"I have a quick question Alistina. Seeing as you're the only doctor with patients who can ever get out of here, how do you do it? It'd be nice if we could get the other doctors to," Annabelle inquired while thinking as quickly as she could.

[Blaze]

((You forgot Chris))

[Tanbou-chan]

((Wh... agh! I was even thinking about it! I'm sooooo sorry!))

Chris looked away a bit, almost feeling as if she didn't believe his sincerity.

[Blaze]

(( s'k :huggles: ))

Bella mumbles in a half daze, "Love? as in desire?"

[lucky4life]

((But... that's not fair...))

Hunter gave a small nod, "I will talk to Ario for you but if he says no, it's no..." He was only going to deal with that doctor as little as he had to.

((*sigh* no it's not fair. o-kun is part of this RPG too..besides, his character is probably the one that my character has interacted with the most))

Amela was absolutely delighted. She was sincerely hopeful that she would have a frequent companion to keep her company. Mela was also hopeful that Victor could take her outside of the asylum.

[Tanbou-chan]

Joseph suddenly cleared his throat which caught Hunter's attention.

The doctor sighed and rolled his eyes, though still smiling. "Oh yes... follow me please..."

[Tanbou-chan]

(( s'k :huggles: ))

Bella mumbles in a half daze, "Love? as in desire?"

Did Chris say love? Did he mean love? "Love as in the ultimate caring and compassion. Lust is the desire."

[Blaze]

Bella states, "But... you said love... do you really?"

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris paused. "I... don't really... know..." He'd never loved a girl before and he was sure it was different from family... not that he really knew that love either. "I've... never loved someone... before."

[Blaze]

Bella disapointedly looks at the ground. "oh..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Sorry..." Chris responded.

[Blaze]

Bella looks back up, forcing a smile. "Nah, it's really ok..."

[Tanbou-chan]

"Lying is bad," Chris remarked.

[Blaze]

"I'm fine..." Bella looks away.

[Tanbou-chan]

"I'm a doctor, you're not fine."

[Blaze]

"What do you want me to say? I'm messed up? I feel retarded for falling for a guy that I know will never love me?! Is that what you want me to say?!" Bella stands up.

[Tanbou-chan]

"No... I want you to tell me you're not fine. Tell me you'll talk to me about it... help me understand what love is..." Chris responded. But perhaps that's too much...?

[Blaze]

Bella pauses at this. Then she speaks up, "Ok then... I'm not fine... for some odd reason, I actually like you. I don't know why or how... but I do and it's a strong feeling. Everytime I look away from you, I feel this pain in my heart, forcing me to look at you again."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris tried to think it over.

[Blaze]

Bella adds, "And when I do look at you, I get this soft warm feeling and it feels weird because I have never felt that before."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris stood up and studied Bella, thinking.

[Blaze]

"So... are you happy I told you how I really feel?" Bella says almost in a 'ticked off tone'.

[Tanbou-chan]

"Don't be mad..." Chris ordered in a very gentle tone before pulling the girl into a hug and kissing her forehead.

[Blaze]

Bella breathes deeply, and she starts to blush. He kissed me... Her body starts to loosen up from the tenseness that her frustration had brought her and she returns the hug.

(awwww :heart: )

[Kimori]

Valentine refused to open the door more then he had to. He kept his foot in place to hold it in his position as well. The gaze he had on the children only seemed more annoyed as the boy spoke up.

"My patients are all in their rooms and sleeping. Why don't you two go find your parents?"

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan laughed from Ario's response, she noticed the perverse sound of it. Though, she knew that it wasn't like that, it was still entertaining. Might as well play with it.

"I never knew you looked at me like that, Ario."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan slipped his hand out of Susan's hand and put it around her shoulders. There was something about holding hands that was almost annoying. Too 'cute'.

.:. .:. .:.

"How do I do what? All I do is help them."

Salvatorre was unsatisfied with this question; and this whole visit. Alistina was simply answering in the 'easiest' way possible. They would leave faster and she could get to work, she would need to find Hunter soon.

.:. .:. .:.

"I want to believe you, Kell..."

But it was much harder for her to do. There were so many things telling her not to though. Including actual voices! Andreea was being pulled away from what she wanted yet again; a real relationship with someone who wasn't a liar would be fantastic, if it were possible.

[Blaze]

Kell replies, "Is there anything to prove to you that I'm speaking the truth?..." He frantically searches the room. "If I could, I'd break us out of here for you..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Chris noticed she started to loosen up and it made him a bit happier. He really didn't want her to be mad at him for a simple misunderstanding. Besides, it wasn't really his fault that he didn't truly know what love was. From what she had said though, he had a high chance of being in love right now. But he'd never felt it before and he knew for a fact that it wasn't something you controlled.

.:. .:. .:.

"Well we could just sit in your office and talk to you then. Mom and dad will be checking up on you eventually and besides, they wouldn't like you giving us a cold shoulder... and they have the power to fire you..." Gitano remarked. He tended to throw around his parents' power to get what he wanted around the asylum, thought it wasn't a guaruntee.

Mika didn't like the sounds of what was being said. She really hoped none of it was her fault, but she couldn't help thinking that some of it was. Perhaps it was because of Brendan, or perhaps it was her paranoia. Either it way it wasn't good.

.:. .:. .:.

Here we go... Ario thought. He wasn't sure if he should play along or not, but soon decided to. "Well, it's rather hard not to when you're the doctor of a beautiful patient. Then you don't even have to pretend to be doctor..."

.:. .:. .:.

Susan just continued to lead the way toward the bar. She couldn't help but wonder what Joseph and the others would think when they found out, but it really amused her. Surely they'd all have some witty comment to make that'd be rather rude or annoyed and it would just make the whole situation better.

.:. .:. .:.

"Yes, but how do you help them? Most patients here are near to helpless cases, it would take a highly skilled doctor worth promoting to be able to help all of their patients," Annabelle responded, still thinking quickly. She wasn't sure Alistina was really the woman to get caught up with the whole promotion idea but it was worth a shot.

[Kimori]

Valentine hesitated, he had already lied to the children. There was no way they were going to leave and Gitano was correct. He looked over his shoulder toward Mika and shook his head. This wasn't pleasant at all, why was today only turning worse by the minutes? Slowly, he opened the door more.

"I have no choice."

"Not at all, Valentine....and you lied to us, better hope you don't bother us or we may have to tell our parents about it."

Caprice was the type to use all blackmail. She could find the smallest speck of 'wrong' and use it against anybody.

.:. .:. .:.

Cyan paused, she almost seemed to be actually thinking of what he said. It went away quickly though. She shook her head and glanced over the clothes.

"I don't like this game..."

.:. .:. .:.

Brendan hadn't even thought of the others. Their comments really never phased him, just fueled him. There were always some to come his way about living the life of a Nazi; which wasn't entirely true. Now that he was with Susan they would surely have a lot more to throw out, still it didn't bother him. He didn't care enough to worry over what others thought.

.:. .:. .:.

"I listen to them and talk to them and try. Too many people give up."

She was truthful. Alistina knew she couldn't lie to them, so she didn't try. What would be the point? Salvatorre nodded slowly, he was bored now and felt as if they should leave. Valentine Drach would be more interesting anyway.

.:. .:. .:.

Andreea watched him for a moment then moved closer to him. She slowly laid down and rested her head on his leg. Was there really no catch? Maybe, letting him get a little closer and seeing exactly what he wanted would help.

"I'm sorry..."

[Tanbou-chan]

Gitano grinned, he loved being able to manipulate the doctors into doing whatever it was he wanted.

Mika watched the door open, these 'kids' sounded like a bunch of unpleasant brats. She no longer really feared them as much as she disliked them. Besides, they had threatened Mr. Drach, and that not only angered her a bit but Liesel and Gunther as well.

.:. .:. .:.

"Good, I don't really either," A