The Day After A Bad Night

Previous.
It
was the day after Nex's accidental smoke bomb had turned several lodgers into
children and Catt had been unusually quiet, almost sullen, all morning. She
wasn't the only one acting strange. Sozo was up and around, and Not-Allison
hadn't been seen at breakfast that morning.
Ever
since the Jasper had taken a liking to the girl, she hadn't missed it once.''
== Breakfast ==
Jasper Jekyll: ( Jasper roams the halls as discreetly as a recently drugged creature of 8 feet can. Although groggy for the first time in
her life, she notices the change in the atmosphere at breakfast, or rather
the attendance. Not that it's any of her business whether a human
decides to have breakfast or not. Still, something happened. )
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Hyde without a Jekyll: *Not-Allison was quietly sitting in a far corner of the library, surrounded by medical text books and the likes.*
Catt Hatter:  *Sozo walked in. Catt wasn't talking about what had happened to her, so he had come to the library hoping to find a book on the methods he had seen the results of on his friend's body. Browsing the shelves he found that most of the books he was looking for were strangely absent, then he spotted the stack of books in the corner. Maybe they were there?*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Not-Allison was enthralled in the books trying to take her mind off of last night's failure. Between the disappointment and the lack of sleep, she was in a foul mood.*
Catt Hatter:  There you are. *Sozo said as he grabbed a book from halfway down one of the ill-balanced stacks.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  What?! *She snapped slamming the book shut, as she thought Sozo was talking to her.*
Catt Hatter:  What the-!? *Sozo snapped his hand back in shock, accidentally knocking the stack of books onto Not Allison.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Not-Allison throws the books off of her in a rage.* Why the hell did you do that?!
Catt Hatter:  I was grabbing a book and then you startled me, it's not my fault you were hiding! *He snapped defensively.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  I wasn't hiding! You just weren't looking! *She stands up and grabs a couple books.*
Catt Hatter:  I was looking. Why were you behind the books anyway?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  None of your business! *She begins to walk away.*
Catt Hatter:  *A thought suddenly strikes him.* Hey! *He called jogging to catch up.* Catt's been, um, acting strange ever since I found her this morning. Do you know what happened?
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *She stopped walking and looks at him.* ...Catt? She's in the Society?...
Catt Hatter:  Where, else would she be? *He asked slowly.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *She looked at the floor and grumbled.* ...No where apparently...
Catt Hatter:  What? *This girl wasn't making much sense.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Nevermind! *She snipped at him.* How is Catt anyways?
Catt Hatter:  I, don't know. She doesn't seem good, but she wouldn't talk to me about, whatever happened. *He covered his eyes and shuddered at the memory. She made him promise not to tell anyone, and to not ask about it himself. But why was she refusing to talk about it?*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  hmm...*This was a twist. Not-Allison thought that after Catt had escaped, she would be on the run. Forever looking over her shoulder as she fled. But no! In her usual Catt manner she had to come back to the Society, defiant of all the duo had done to her. Typical Catt.* ...What do you mean by not "good"? *If Catt had come back to the Society as broken as when she left Not-Allison then it would only be a matter of time before a witch hunt began to search out for her tormentor.*
Catt Hatter:  Uh...*Try as he might, he couldn't come up with a way to answer the question without at least referencing the state he'd found her in. He leaned in to whisper quietly to the girl.* Can you keep a secret? She asked me not to tell, but I'm seriously scared for her.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  ...I'm listening...*She came in close to Sozo.*
Catt Hatter:  Ever since the accident, she hasn't felt afraid. At least that's what she told me. And I think it's been making her reckless! Whatever she's been doing for fun isn't safe! It's not sane! *He fought to keep his voice low.* I mean there was barely anything left when I found her!
Hyde without a Jekyll:  W-What do you mean she can't feel fear? *A warm rage grew up within her. It explained so much...why she wasn't affected by the incense (made to release cortisol, adrenaline, and other fear inducing chemicals into the air that she harvested from her victims), why she didn't cry or beg, why she never saw fear in Catt's eyes.*
Catt Hatter:  *Sozo gave her a bewildered look, she was acting weird.* Exactly what I said. I think when she got hit by the carriage she hit her head, or something.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Oh... *The girl's mind races with thoughts and emotions. Rage, disappointment, and even a flicker of joy reflects in her eye.*
Catt Hatter:  "Oh?" I tell you there almost wasn't enough of her to save, and all you've got is "oh"? Don't friends care a bit more than that? *He really didn't understand these people sometimes.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Save her? She's okay? *This day just keeps getting better... the girl thought. If Catt was ok then not only didn't her inventions affect her entirely but then all her hard nights work was for naught.*
Catt Hatter:  Yes, she's fine. *Sozo was relieved to see this girl did actually care, under the social awkwardness. Maybe she didn't like talking to people either?* Luckily my bite was enough.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Bite?*She gritted through her teeth. It was becoming hard to keep up this facade. She's ok!?! I figured she still be in pieces still after she escaped my satchel but "She's fine?!" Did anything I do have an affect? The majority of the girl was now seething with rage. Not only had Catt somehow escaped (due to her Hatt saving her and then teleporting her back to the Society) but she was in one piece. A part of the girl did feel a bit of relief when hearing Catt was okay. If anyone were to ask her why she was relieved, the girl would reply that she had gained more time before the Society found out what happened...while this is partly true, the real reason was a part of her that was just happy to hear her friend was safe, but she would never admit this.*
Catt Hatter:  *Sozo looked at her confused.* Weren't you around when she got shot? I bit her wrist and she came back.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *The girl had been "around" but only was watching from a distance. She had seen Catt carried out of Hela's room by Sozo, covered in blood. He was bent down and then Catt stood up and tied to break back into Hela's room. So that's what he was doing she thought. Sozo had undone all of her hard work...some friend...* I was around....So you fixed her? *She gritted through her teeth. ...The rage was growing more intense. She was beginning to lose control.*
Catt Hatter:  *A bristle along Sozo's neck told him he was in danger. He took a step back, plotting an escape route and possible improvise weapons.* Yes. Now she owes me.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Not-Allison gripped the books in her hands so hard her knuckles turned white. Her teeth gritted and her hair seemed to be darker, wilder. Everything she had done that night had been erased. Catt had escaped her confinement and Sozo had saved her from a much deserved fate. It wasn't fair! Yesterday could have been perfect but Catt and now Sozo had to interfere! They crushed her dreams like a unwanted fly. It was all her fault--their fault, traitors. * ...She owes me too...
Catt Hatter:  Don't worry, she'll pay you back. *He said, slowly moving towards the door.* She always pays her debts, and then some.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *The girl doesn't move but glares at Sozo as he retreats.* Good. I'll have to drop buy and collect it some time....and what about you Sozo? Do you pay your debts back?
Catt Hatter:  *He paused.* That's the only reason I saved her.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  The first time...what about the second?
Catt Hatter:  *Sozo blinked, he hadn't really thought about it before.* I dunno. I saw her in trouble and just reacted.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  hm... *She glared at Sozo.*
Catt Hatter:  What? Injured soldiers need medical aid. *He said matter-of-factly.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  Catt is not a soldier. Sh-- *She cut herself off at the last second before saying "She's a traitor."*
Catt Hatter:  She may not be, but I am. And we've been traveling together long enough for me to think of her like fellow soldier. *He said bluntly.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  You may think of her as a fellow soldier but she's not. She's a civilian and they are much different from soldiers.
Catt Hatter:  *Sozo looked at her as if realizing something, he crossed his arms.* You've never seen her fight.
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *She smirks.* No I haven't.
Catt Hatter:  Good. *He turned to leave.*
Hyde without a Jekyll:  *Not-Allison watches him leave. Is he another enemy to add to her growing list? What did he mean by Catt fighting? What to do, now that Catt is in one piece running around the society?... She walks back to her corner of the library to mull over the answers.*
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Hyde without a Jekyll: *Not-Allison was quietly sitting in a far corner of the library, surrounded by medical text books and the likes.*
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Dreamer was in the library
stretching and looking for books. But she noticed some of her usual books she
read were missing. "What the?" She asked confused. She then began
looking around in too seeing not-allison."Why do you have all these books
surrounding you?" She asked. "You look horrid." Suspicion was
laced in to her voice, Nex and her always knew, trust your gut and instincts
and trust no one. Which now she was doing. "What did you do?" She
asked noticing her quilty expression.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  Nothing! *She snapped at Dreamer and shut
the book she was reading. The books consisted of biology books on the brain and
body, history books, and several novels that had bits of paper sticking out of
them.*
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "WHy are you reading
that?" Dreamer asked recalling when Nex read it to learn the best ways of
killing people.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  None of your business! *She stood up and
began collect the books in her arms.*
(The bio books on the brain is so she can understand HJ7 better, the body ones
and the history books are for torture methods, and the novels are name
searching.)
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "History of torturing?
That's Nex's book!" Dreamer said suddenly spotting a familar book from the
shelf. "She was borrowing that from a friend"
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  Then she can have it! *She snarled and
began to walk past with books in arms.*
(she's not using her satchel.)
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Dreamer snatched the book.
"I don't condon stealing." She said.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  I found it on a table! As far as I could
tell no one was reading it! *She hugged the books tighter to her chest as she
tried to make her way past Dreamer.*
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Dreamer crossed her arms
several spears floated beside her being summoned subconsciously.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  *The girl takes a step back, feeling
intimidated.*
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "What is going on?"
Dreamer asked all kindness out of her voice replaced with annoyance.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  ...I-I just want to go back to m-my room...
*She never breaks eye contact with the spears, backing away slowly as fear
creeps into her voice.*
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Dreamer looked behind her bad
blushed. "sorry they sometimes appear" she said they fading.
"look please do me a favor and don't be one wrapped up in a
obsession."
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  *She eyes the empty space where the spears
once floated warily.* ...what obsession would that b-be...
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "They could be a lot of
things, pain, self inflicted or inflicting pain on others, killing, sex, the
list goes on." Dreamer said.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  *The girl flinches at "pain" and
"killing".* ...I'll try... now if you'll excuse me I should be
leaving now. *She once again attempts to move around Dreamer.*
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Promise me you won't do
something to cause pain to others though i don't want you to end up like Hela
or Nex." Dreamer said.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  *She looked at the ground. The girl knew
she couldn't make that promise...she had already broken it before it was made.
She could lie...no. She had lied enough, she was proud of what she'd done, no
lies not now. Very quietly she responded to Dreamer.* ...If...If you'll excuse
me I should retire to my room now.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Fine just tread carefully
and i'm sorry for what i may to do you in the future." Dreamer said
sighing.
Hyde without
a Jekyll:  *The girl's tongue retreated into the back
of her mouth preventing her from speaking. She shuffled past Dreamer and back
to her room closing, and locking the door behind her. *
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Dreamer returned to hers too
and started working.
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Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde: Nex sat at break fast bags under her
eyes, she basically looked horrible and had the worst bedhead and was drinking
a cup of coffee with a touch malibu rum. She sat near catt like usually did.
Catt
Hatter:  'Mornin' *Catt mumbled as she ate a spoonful
of porridge. The first thing Nex noticed was that her outfit was different.
Instead of her usual blue jeans, black shirt and brown jacket, she was wearing
an oversized beige shirt and brown pants. She wasn't wearing shoes and looked
as if she hadn't slept.* You look tired.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Not as bad as you. What
happened?" Nex asked tiredly drinking her coffee.
Catt Hatter:  Oh,
nothing. *She turned back to her breakfast, stirring it idly.* Just didn't
sleep last night. The, stars were too pretty, for sleeping.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Nex looked at her a skeptical
eye brow shooting up. "If your going to lie to me then come up with
something better than that"
Catt
Hatter:  *So she can tell too. Catt
thought, staring glumly at her porridge.* No.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "No what?" Nex asked.
"Your eyes and body language gave it away for your information." Nex
took a drink. "Aahh" She said a content smile on her face.
Catt
Hatter:  No, I won't come up with anything better.
*Catt took a bite of her now lukewarm meal.* I was stargazing.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Sure you were. If you were you wouldn't be wearing that outfit. Your hiding something. Catt if someone hurt you tell me and i myself will make sure the get what they
deserve." Nex said firmly, for emphasize she summoned her chakram in her
free hand.
Catt Hatter:  *That's why I'm not going to tell you. she thought. Catt gave the chakram a long morose look and sighed.* The roof was dirty. And no one is deserving your wrath. So please, put it away.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Someone did, Catt you have been hurt enough by Hela and this person may do it again. Allow me to
teach them" Nex said not putting her weapon away.
Catt
Hatter:  *She stirred her porridge again.* The only
person who hurt me, was myself. I hurt someone else too. Now please, drop it.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Fine i'm going to go to
work then i'll have the day off to sleep. See ya around." Nex said sullenly chugging her coffee and leaving.
Dreamer walked in as Nex left. "Catt! Thank goodness a normal person i just had the weirdest encounter of that girl who doesn't have a name"
Catt Hatter:  The one with the miss-matched eyes? I call, called her Alli. *She turned to offer a smile.* How's she doing?
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  Dreamer sat beside her. "Very defensive"
Catt
Hatter:  Ah, *She turned back to her breakfast.* That
makes sense.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Why does it?"
Dreamer asked sitting down beside 
Catt Hatter:  I, we... *She
sighed.* We got in a fight.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "About what?" Dreamer
asked.
Catt
Hatter:  Remember the smoke bomb yesterday? It was
going to make Alli disappear, and she didn't want to take the antidote. *She
covered her face.* So, I tricked her, and forced her to take it.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "Oh. What did she
do?" Dreamer asked worried.
Catt
Hatter:  We fought. *She sighed.* I don't think we're
friends anymore.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "How did you guys
fight?" Dreamer asked.
Catt
Hatter:  Yelling. *She said, a little too fast, as if
the subject was too painful to dwell on.* Harsh words. She started crying and I
left.
Miss
Jekyll and Miss Hyde:  "hmm" dreamer didn't press further seeing the pain.
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Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ): ( Hen takes a seat next to Catt
with a plate of fresh fruit and a mug containing a gentle blend of peppermint
and chamomile. He speaks as if to no one in particular. ) It's a wonder they
manage to keep providing us with such fresh produce. Almost as if through magic.
Catt
Hatter:  Hm? Oh, good morning Doctor. I didn't see you
come in. *In truth, she hadn't noticed him sit down and couldn't remember what
he had been saying. She slouched at the table, her glazed stare making her
appear closer to a ghost than herself. The tan shirt she wore hung loosely
around her frame and merely added to the disheveledness of her appearance.*
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( He notices the change,
eyeing Catt with a glint of concern, he chooses not to say anything and
replaces the silence with his corny sense of humor.) You didn't see me? oh no!
am I invisible? Are you going bliiiind?
Catt
Hatter:  I guess that's entirely possible. I sure
didn't see that joke coming. *The words were there, but her
usual, jovial energy, was not. She attempted to give the impression that she
found the jokes enjoyable, but all she managed was a weak smile.*
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( The doctor gives a hearty
booming laugh. It too seems genuine until it quickly dies, its remains carrying
through the hall. He gingerly places his hand on Catt's back. Softly) It's okay
to be broken. My office is two doors down to the left on the second floor. I'm
here if you need to talk.
Catt
Hatter:  *She considered his offer, doubting that she
should be helped.* That's very kind of you Doctor, but I don't think I deserve
such kindness. I brought it on myself.
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  Everyone makes mistakes.
Catt Hatter:  I,
don't think it was a mistake though. *She sighed.* Given the chance to do it
over, I'd still make the same decision. Even knowing the consequences.
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  ( He is silent, considering
the fruit before him before plucking a strawberry off his plate and taking a
tentative bite. ) That too is human nature. There are hard choices to be made
for the good of the people, even if they do not agree. It is our duty to act in
the best interest of those we care about, although it's often a thankless job.
Catt
Hatter:  Mm, sh-they hate me now, and, I deserve what
they did for hurting h-them. *She stared at her half eaten oatmeal, which was
now cold.* Why did the right choice still have to cause pain?
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  That, my dear, is the
question of the century.
Catt
Hatter:  And what do I do now? I'm sure she's still
mad at me, even after... *She didn't finish the sentence. Finishing it would
reveal too much, she didn't want Alli getting caught, or punished. Nobody would
understand.*
Dr.
Jekyll II ( Mother Hen ):  Forgive yourself .
Catt
Hatter:  What? *Catt blinked at him, befuddled.*
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mysterious
gamer (aka velius): *Velius was watching Catt meanwhile she
was talking with other scientist with ghost popcorn in their hands and John was
next to him*
(velius, i d-don't think we s-should do this, i don't like it)
(John stop complaining, this is funny for me, if you don't like it you can
ignore me)
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt felt a cold gust of wind pass by. It
probably meant that Velius or John was around. She scanned the room tiredly.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  *and then, John starts crying.
after all, it seems that he didn't liked that. the two ghosts appear*
oh hi Catt! are you fine? it seems like you're a little... bored or something.
do you want to see the sky tonight? there's gonna be a starfall and i want to
study it..
h-hi Catt. how'd you sleep? n-not very well as i can see..
Catt
Hatter:  I didn't sleep last night, but thank you for
your concern. It's much appreciated! *She tried to put as much energy into her
voice as she could, but wasn't horribly successful.* It's tonight? I thought it
was last night, I stayed up to watch it! I'd love to see a meteor shower, but I
doubt I'd be able to stay awake a second night in a row...
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  y-you're welcome! *John said
almost sobbing, but trying to smile*
normally, the starfall lasts at least.. 3 days. and you will stay awake, the sky
it's really beautiful, especially at new moon. you should see it!
Catt
Hatter:  I, I think I'd like that. *She smiled softly.
Actually stargazing would help take her mind off things.* When should I meet you
on the roof?
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  meet me at midnight, we'll be
waiting you~
y-yeah, Velius and i will b-be waiting you..
*Velius and John disappears, then to reappear in the roof, with ghost popcorn
in their hands*
== Lunch ==
Catt Hatter:  *Catt was shuffling along one of the upstairs hallways in a shirt and pair of pants she had borrowed from the laundry, as her
clothes were no longer fit to be worn. She was worried what Nex was going to
do, she didn't want her finding out. Alli wasn't the one to blame, after all. She had every right after what Catt had taken from her.*
Mz.Hyde: *Refreshed from the best sleep she's had in years, Mz. Hyde was running up and down the halls looking for Catt when she finally found her.* Catt!~ There you are! I need your help on finalizing some of these designs!  *She holds up a big journal filled with sketches, magazine pages, and swatches.*
Catt Hatter:  Huh? Oh, yeah. *She blinked blearily at the journal, not making sense of it.* Hey, that dress looks like the one from yesterday.
Mz.Hyde: It is! It just grew with me! The shoes and socks did too!
Catt Hatter:  *For the first time that day, Catt didn't
need to remind herself to smile.* That's awesome, I'm glad you still get to use it. It still looks great on you.
Mz.Hyde: Well, you picked it out! You really know what looks great on me!
Catt
Hatter:  Heh, not- not really. I just knew you liked
green, since you wear it all the time. *She shuffled a socked foot.* Besides,
anything would look good on you. Even this drab stuff. *She said, pulling at
the oversized shirt she wore.*
Mz.Hyde: Why
ARE you wearing that drab stuff anyways? Are your clothes in the laundry again?
Catt
Hatter:  Y-yes. *She answered, a bit too quickly.* Got them dirty from the, stargazing I did last night.
Mz.Hyde: What kind of stargazing gets you dirty? And where is your jacket? And your shoes?!
Catt
Hatter:  U-uhm... The, roof was dirty and, I ...lost
them.*She fidgeted with the sleeve of her shirt.*
Mz.Hyde: *Mz.
Hyde gives her an 'I'm not buying it look.'*
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt stared back blankly, only to be
interrupted by a yawn.*
Mz.Hyde: And
when did you go to sleep last night from your "stargazing"?
Catt
Hatter:  I didn't, *She swallowed.* I didn't sleep. I
stayed awake until the sun rise. *Technically that was true, she did see the
sun start to rise. Even if she hadn't been able to see the stars for the smoke
that clogged the sky.*
Mz.Hyde: Why?
Catt
Hatter:  I, heard about a meteor shower, *She said a
bit too carefully.* and didn't want to miss it. But according to Velius it
doesn't start until tomor- tonight. He just told me at breakfast. John too.
*All of this lying to protect Alli, and to keep her friends from worrying, was
abhorrent. It made her feel sick.*
Mz.Hyde: Catt,
I can tell when you lie.
Catt Hatter:  I
know. *She didn't meet her friend's eyes.* But I can't go with any other story.
Mz.Hyde: What
happened Catt? You can tell me!
Catt
Hatter:  I know I can trust you, that's not the
problem. The problem is that I can trust you to protect me. Th-the same way you
t-tried to protect me from-m Hela. *Catt's voice shook and she covered her
eyes. More than anything she wished she could tell her, she wished everything
was okay, that no one would get hurt, and that her friends could all be happy.*
I would tell you if I could, but I don't wan-n't anyone else getting hur-rt!
Mz.Hyde: I-I
know how you feel Catt. 
*She looks down at her feet.*
Even though my brain keeps telling me that what I did to Hela was for the
greater good, my heart still says I'm a monster.
Catt
Hatter:  You're not a monster! An-nd if you knew-!
*She wrapped Mz. Hyde in a tight embrace.* Your reaction would be completely
reasonable! But even so, I don't want that to hap-pen.
Mz.Hyde: *Mz.
Hyde could feel Catt's tiny frame. She knew that her friend was sick but didn't
want to tell her. She hugged Catt back.*
I just want you to be safe Catt!
Catt
Hatter:  I know! I do too! *She cried, clinging on
tightly.* I want everyone to be safe!
Mz.Hyde: I
don't know what to do Catt.
Catt
Hatter:  ...B-be safe, *She fought to get the words
out, the wrong words. They were always the wrong words.* Smile, love y-yourself
the way you are be-cause you're beautiful. *This was what she wanted, but not
what she wanted right now. She didn't deserve to ask.*
Mz.Hyde: But
what about the society? What about now?
Catt
Hatter:  The Society? I don't know, but you've been
doing well so far. *Catt tightened the hug.* Right now... just... *She buried
her face in Mz. Hyde's shoulder.*
Mz.Hyde: *Mz.
Hyde says nothing, waiting for her to finish the sentence.*
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt's silence drags on. She can't bring
herself to ask, not for something so nice, so innocent. Even though it was
small, it was too good for the likes of a traitor like herself.
She just wanted to stay like this, being held. But she couldn't ask, and it
would probably be redundant at this point anyway.*
Mz.Hyde: Just
what Catt?
Catt
Hatter:  *She shouldn't ask, she didn't deserve it.*
Just...hold me? *Her voice was barely a whisper, but she'd said it.*
Mz.Hyde: Of
course Catt.
*She hugs Catt.*
Catt
Hatter:  Thank you. *She whispered as more silent
tears began to spill down her cheeks. She felt warm, and safe in her friend's
arms.*
Mz.Hyde: I
love you Catt.
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt just began to cry harder. She didn't
deserve something so wonderful. What on Earth was there to like about her? Let
alone love. She clung on tightly, her hands pressing into Mz. Hyde's back.*
Mz.Hyde: *Mz.
Hyde, not entirely knowing what to do, hugged her tighter.*
Catt
Hatter:  *Eventually the tears subsided and Catt wiped
her eyes on her sleeves.* S-sorry...
Mz.Hyde: You're
fine Catt.
Catt
Hatter:  No, no I'm not. But that's okay. *She brushed
her hair out of her face. Somewhere, a clock chimed the hour.* I've gotta go
take my shift watching Hela soon. I'll see you later, okay? *She turned to go
get some lunch for her and her charge.*
Mz.Hyde: Okay Catt. I'll see you later. *She waved to Catt, but Catt hadn’t seen the wave and she didn’t wave back at her.*
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Catt Hatter: *After having her lunch, Catt grabbed some food for Hela, as she always did, and went to take her shift as Hela's guard for the afternoon. She knocked listlessly.* Hela? It's lunchtime. *She entered the room.*
Hela Hyde:  *Hela sat cross legged on her bed, her back to the rest of the room as she polished a rather plain pocket knife, one of the many she had stored around her room.* Go away, Catt... And why do you always bother knocking? It's not like I have much choice on whether you come in or not. *She muttered bitterly.*
Catt Hatter:  It's polite. *Her voice was a low monotone. She set the plate down next to the desk plant. The torenia she and Helen had gotten oh, so long ago. It looked like it was doing well, so at least she was
still taking care of it.*
Hela Hyde:  *Hela snorted at the comment. She turned and
swung her legs off the bed, her eyes drawn to the meal Catt had brought.* That's it...? *Her knife remained in hand, a habit she had picked up after the start of her reacurring nightmares.*
Catt Hatter:  Sorry, it's all I could grab. *She set a fork next to the plate.* It should still be warm. *There was something missing in
the way she was acting. Where was that insufferable sunny attitude? Usually Catt was pretty energetic and happy, but today she looked like death and barely
even lifted her head to see where she was going.*
Hela Hyde:  Hmp... Thank you so much... *Her tone hadn't changed from it's usual bitterness, although she began to get the feeling something wasn't quite as it seemed. She stepped towards the plate and crossed her arms.* Mind taking a bite of everything, Catt?
Catt Hatter:  I don't. *She sighed heavily and took a small bite of everything on the plate, using the spare cutlery she always brought. Though the action was rather pointless, she did it anyway to make Hela feel
safe about eating. She stepped back from the desk.* See? Safe as always.
Hela Hyde:  *She studied Catt for a moment, seeming satisfied when she wasn't convulsing in pain, and began to dig into the meal she had been brought heartily.* I'd rather be safe than sorry... Even if you hadn't put something in it, I wouldn't put it past some of the other lodgers...
Catt Hatter:  Probably wise. *She mumbled, leaning against one of the bookcases that lined the wall.*
Hela Hyde:  *After having used her fingers to clean the plate, she finally gave her full attention to Catt, her head cocking to the side.* Something got you down, Catt? Or are you just tired of putting on that cheerful facade of yours for everyone...
Catt Hatter:  My usual cheerfulness isn't a facade, however today is the exception. *She sighed.* I messed up yesterday.
Hela Hyde:  Messed up? *Her eyes brightened, setting the plate aside as she began to fiddle with her knife.*
Catt Hatter:  A friend of mine was about to let herself die, and I prevented it. I tricked her and forced the antidote on her. *Catt wrapped her arms around her stomach.* It was everything she wanted, and I took
it from her. She got angry, and I know I deserved it, but I feel... like it wasn't enough.
Hela
Hyde: *Hela grinned.* You... want
to be punished more...? *She could barely keep her voice from shaking.* You
want to suffer so you... you don't feel the guilt?
Catt Hatter: What I want is for her to feel better,
for to know I'm sorry for causing her pain, for her efforts to not have been
wasted. If my suffering is the only way to do that... *She sank to the floor
with a heavy sigh and hugged her knees to her chest.* I don't know.
== Dinner ==
Catt
Hatter:  *After getting a few hours of sleep, Catt
used one of her Time Creases to go back in time and meet the two ghosts at the
appointed time and place.* Hey guys! *She still looked run down, but at least
she wasn't falling asleep.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  hey Catt! it seems like you slept
well!
*Velius and John reappear in front of Catt, both with ghost popcorn*
h-hey Catt! come and s-see the stars with us!
Catt
Hatter:  Fairly well, yes.
Seeing the stars is exactly why I'm here John. *She smiled at the timid
specter. Before arriving she had borrowed a cloak so she wouldn't catch cold,
and had grabbed some bread for a snack.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  that's fine, at least you're not
falling asleep! *Velius laughs, then eats the ghost popcorn and begins watch
the sky, in search of stars*
Velius, when starts the s-starfall? i'm getting i-impatient.. *John eats the
ghost popcorn, in his ghostly body anyone can notice that he was nervous of
something, probably of the starfall*
John, what's happening to you? you seem nervous. anyways, enjoy the show! the
starfall it's about to begin!
*in that moment, something shiny has crossed the sky in a few seconds, the
starfall started!*
Catt
Hatter:  Isn't he usually nervous? *Catt wrapped the
cloak around her and took a seat, staring up at the sky.* Good thing the
weather is clear tonight, we're sure to see some pretty ones.
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  hmm, you're right, but now he's
more nervous than usual.. i'll be worried later. sky first! *Velius keeps
watching the sky in search of more falling stars* yes, and with a bit of luck,
we'll be sure to see more than 100 falling stars per 2 hours, isn't that awesome?
Catt
Hatter:  It is awesome. *She smiled.* You alright
there John?
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  y-yes Catt! thanks for w-worrying
*John smiles at Catt and continues watching the sky with Velius, forgetting he
was sad for a moment*
Catt
Hatter:  Look, it's starting! *They watched the stars
fall for as long as they could. But eventually, tired from the past few days,
Catt fell asleep curled up in her cloak.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  hey Catt! look at that star, it's
falling faster than the others! i must take note.. *Velius turns around and
watches Catt* oh, Catt fell asleep, John we must call someone.
a-all right V-Velius...
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt grumbled something in her sleep, like
she was having a bad dream.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  V-Velius i think i've listened
something from C-Catt.. maybe we should i-investigate?
John i.. don't think we should, the dreams are something serious...
*Velius thinks for a moment what he should do, and agrees with John. as they
entered, they saw it was all black. John and Velius were about to return to the
roof when they heard something strange and decided to investigate...*
Catt
Hatter:  *They followed the sound, a muffled clang
punctuated by grunts. They recognised the voice as Catt's, it sounded like she
was being attacked with a sheet of metal. However when they found her, they
couldn't see any assailant or a weapon. All they saw was Catt, and the injuries
that appeared at the sound of metal striking flesh.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  *Velius and John, before
investigate they turned invisible*
V-Velius i think we should talk with h-her, she seems very c-confused and hurt!
John did you forgot the rules? we can't interfere, the person that's dreaming
can discover us. we're here to watch if something dangerous happens to the
current dreamer, and wake them up in real life with an excuse, in this case,
something dangerous is happening, but let's see if something more dangerous
happens next
a-alright Velius.. i a-agree with you.
Catt
Hatter:  *The clanging and spontaneous injuries
continued. Then the pattern of sound was broken by a crack as one of the
strikes broke her arm. Catt rolled to her side and curled protectively around
her fractured limb, groaning. The blows continued, fresh gashes opening across
her back and leggs.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  V-Velius! we must do something!!
she's getting hurt!! w-what if she dies??
then, my dear John, we'll appear in the real life and wake up her. by now i
think this is a.. normal dream, a rare dream would be if she dies. if it does,
she'll never wake up.. and i don't want that to happen. we can't do anything
more than watch. pay attention and calm yourself.
Catt
Hatter:  *The next blow landed across her neck,
cutting off her air. Blood spilled from her neck and mouth as she struggled to
breathe.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  nngghh Velius we m-must wake up
her! she's a-about to die!!
yes, this had passed from a normal dream to a nightmare.. we must wake up her..
let's go John!
*Velius and John appeared in the real life, and they tried wake up her, but..
it didn't worked, she was sleeping deeply..*
Catt
Hatter:  *While they were debating other methods to
try waking her, Catt rolled over and opened her eyes with a heavy sigh.* Mn,
sorry. Did I fall asleep?
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  u-um y-yes, you need sleep Catt!
the starfall ended up, and tomorrow it's the last day before it really ends.
oh, and while we were watching the stars, you mentioned something while you
were sleeping, are you alright?
Catt
Hatter:  I-I'm fine, yeah. What did I say? *She didn't want to worry them with her problems. Not after such a nice evening of
stargazing.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  hm, we weren't paying attention.
anyways, you looked like you were having a bad dream. i mean, you almost
screamed!
V-Velius don't get angry! we don't know what she d-dreamed!
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt looked at John with a vaguely shocked expression on her face.* John, you're lying.
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  n-no Catt, why d-do you think it?
i'm not lying, in a-any case.. you're l-lying!
Catt
Hatter:  It's okay John, I'm not angry. Just confused
as to how you knew what I was dreaming. *Catt said calmly.*
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  i-is
very obvious when a person it's dreaming.. b-but you had a bad dream because..
y-you were almost crying, and Velius and i thought you were having a nightmare
or something like that.. and we tried to wake you up..
don't think bad, Catt. at least i took a few notes after all! *Velius laughs
and makes a gesture with his eyes to John to shut up*
Catt
Hatter:  Notes?
I always have bad dreams, *She said with a sad smile.* But I've gotten used to
it. So, please don't worry about me.
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  hmm..
we have to worry Catt! we can find a solution to those bad dreams! and don't
smile, i know you're hurt! *then Velius and John looks at Catt with an almost
sad look*
d-don't hide it Catt! it will make you feel w-worse!
Catt
Hatter:  Guys,
the dreams really don't bother me anymore. *She said.* They used to, but now
they're just what happens every time I sleep. I'm fine!
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  you're
not fine! nightmares are always dangerous!... we can find a solution!
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt
looked at them evenly, a slight glint of hope hiding behind her eyes.* I've
been having the same dream every night since I first woke up five years ago. Do
you really think you can make them stop?
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  we
shouldn't tell you this but.. we can enter other's people dreams, and
manipulate them. that's how we know you have nightmares, but don't worry we'll
don't tell anyone about it.
the n-nightmares appeared for a r-reason, Catt.. if we find the reason, maybe
the n-nightmares would s-stop..
Catt
Hatter:  *Catt
stared blankly at Velius for a moment.* You're ghosts, of corse you can enter
people's dreams directly. But I do appreciate you not telling anyone. As for
the dreams appearing for a reason, I have no guess as to what reason that could
be. It was my first memory, waking up from that nightmare in-, in a cave of
junk.
mysterious
gamer (aka velius):  what
happened before those dreams? maybe happened something that made you feel
insecure, or something worse than that..
d-don't be s-surprised Catt. and waking up in a-another place is almost
n-normal, at least for me.
Catt
Hatter:  Nothing. *She grumbled.* Nothing happened before me waking up from the dream. The
nightmare actually came before everything else.
*(Are you going to tell them about me?) The narrator asked in her head. Why would I tell them about you, Voice? It hardly seems relevant.*
Next.
== Obtained From ==
The Day After A Bad Night
Role playing page for pg. 62!
Category:Main Plot
Category:A Prank Too Far