Todd Wants Key's Face

Dusk: *he watches her eat, still smiling*

Sarah: *notices, and ends up smiling back* You can get yourself something to eat too, if you're hungry.

Dusk: O-oh! Okay. *he gets up to do so*

Sarah: *eats while she waits*

Dusk: *he pours some cereal and comes back to eat it*

Sarah: *smiles when he returns, and keeps eating*

Dusk: *eats cereal with Sarah, which he believes is a good start to the morning*

Sarah: *happily eats with Dusk, glad to feel her dizziness fade*

Dusk: Someday you WON'T be pregnant anymore... someday you'll have children.

Sarah: *her smile widens into a grin* Yep... and everything's just going to be amazing.

Dusk: ... And I'll help you take care of them. :)

Sarah: That you will. <3

Dusk: ... Will they like me...? D:>

Sarah: of course they will...!

Dusk: ... How can you be sure? <:/

Sarah: I don't know, I just am. You'll see. :)

Dusk: ... Okay. <:) *he finishes his cereal and gets up to get dressed*

Sarah: *feels stable enough to do the same, and does so*

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Dusk: ... Ohh... well, it'll wear off at some point, right? You're just dizzy because you're pregnant, probably. D:

Sarah: that is PRECISELY why I am dizzy. X( *sighs* mnhh...

Dusk: *he hugs her and rubs her stomach* <:/

Sarah: *smiles a bit, and rests her head against his shoulder*

Dusk: *he smiles back when she does this, nuzzling her a bit and still rubbing her stomach*

Sarah: *smiles wider and nuzzles him back* feels nice...

Dusk: *he grins happily* Good. *he keeps up the motion, kissing Sarah on the cheek*

Sarah: *kisses back, then closes her eyes, sighing contentedly*

Dusk: ... Do you want me to get you anything? Breakfast or something?

Sarah: breakfast would be nice....

Dusk: What would you like? Cereal?

Sarah: that works...

Dusk: Alright. :) *he gets up and leaves the room, quickly pouring Sarah some cereal and coming back with it and a spoon* Here you go, Sarah. ^^

Sarah: *had managed to sit up while he was gone. She takes the bowl* thank you... :)

Dusk: *he sits down next to her, feeling that wave of joy that came with blindly following orders... a feeling that Dusk has learned to hate*

Sarah: *eats, then notices that Dusk looks a bit.. odd* You okay? <:/

Dusk: I'm fine, it's nothing. Nothing new, anyways. *he gives her a smile*

Sarah: If you say so. <:/ *continues to eat*

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Dusk: *he nuzzles her back, happy with Sarah*

Sarah: *nuzzles him for a little bit, then kisses his cheek and nuzzles into his neck, closing her eyes* mm... Goodnight, Dusk...

Dusk: ... Goodnight, Sarah. <:) *he closes his eyes, trying to fall asleep*

Sarah: *quickly drifts off*

Dusk: *finds that he's easily able to fall asleep as well*

The Next Morning

Dusk: *he remains asleep, a comfortable, happy and relaxed smile on his face*

Sarah: *is also, surprisingly, still asleep, comfortably snuggled against Dusk*

Dusk: *he shifts a bit, waking up*

Sarah: *moves a bit when he does, but doesn't wake up*

Dusk: *he slowly wakes up and looks over at Sarah* <:) *he decides to lie back down and put his arm over her, snuggling against her*

Sarah: *smiles and snuggles closer, unconsciously enjoying the company*

Dusk: *he kisses her cheek, enjoying the close proximity*

Sarah: *this wakes her up. she snuggles closer* g'mornin...

Dusk: G'morning, Sarah... How're you feeling?

Sarah: Pretty okay... Little dizzy...

Dusk: Dizzy and sick or just dizzy? <:/

Sarah: Dizzy as in "if I stand up I'll probably keel over" dizzy. X(

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Dusk: *he holds her hand as she holds his. His life will slowly come back, piece by piece, all because Sarah could help him* <:)

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Blood Puppet: THAT certainly must have felt good.

Sarah: *is more than glad to see him returning to his old self. she can't wait for the day she can call him Sam again. she squeezes his hand slightly* Ready for bed, then?

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Celine: *nods, trying to catch her breath*

Dusk: Yup. *he gets up and cleans his plate in the sink*

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Blood Puppet: ... I suppose we'll lay low for now. No use in attacking the Lieutenant after just getting stabbed by him.

Sarah: *does the same, putting both plates away*

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Celine: *nods* ...good idea...

Dusk: *he then goes to bed, feeling the warmth under the covers*

Sarah: *joins him, snuggling close to him, enjoying that warmth*

Dusk: *he snuggles back, smiling happily*

Sarah: *smiles, and kisses him* <3

Dusk: *kisses Sarah back, putting an arm over her and rubbing her back*

Sarah: *runs her fingers through his hair, still kissing him*

Dusk: *he breaks the kiss for a moment* ... Will my later memories be... painful to remember?

Sarah: ... If you want the truth, then... Yes.

Dusk: ... *he becomes quiet* ... I suppose I'll have to prepare myself, then...

Sarah: ...I'll be there to help, okay?

Dusk: I know. Thank you, Sarah. <:)

Sarah: *smiles, and nuzzles him* anytime...

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Dusk: *he kisses her back on the lips*

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Blood Puppet: Good. Excellent. More than excellent. I feel much better now.

Sarah: *kisses him again* <3 I think it's time for cake~ :3

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Celine: *grins* I'm happy to hear that~ ^^

Dusk: I agree. X3

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Blood Puppet: Very good. Crystal tower, crystal tower, crystal tower.

Sarah: X3 *lets go of Dusk, and goes back over to the kitchen area, cutting a slice of the cake, and holding it out to Dusk* :3

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Celine: *moans loudly, leaning against the back of the dentist's chair to support herself*

Dusk: *he takes the plate Thank you. ^^ *he then sits at the table and waits for Sarah*

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Blood Puppet: Yes, that feels very nice, doesn't it, Celine? Do you want to keep feeling nice?

Sarah: *cuts herself a slice, and sits down with him* Try it. :3

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Celine: *nods* Yes... yes please...

Dusk: Okay. XD; *he takes a bite of it* Ohhh that's really good. <3

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Blood Puppet: Hahaha, alright Celine... stone pillar.

Sarah: I'm glad you like it. ^^ *also eats*

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Celine: *goes blank* .....

Dusk: You're very good at baking. :) *he eats the cake*

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Blood Puppet: Celine, you will wake up with an irresistible desire to hump my leg until you orgasm.

Sarah: Thank you. ^^ *eats*

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Celine: *nods slowly* ...

Dusk: *enjoys the cake and Sarah's company* ^^

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Blood Puppet: Good. Now feel all that lust build up inside you and wake up.

Sarah: *feels quite the same* X)

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Celine: *blinks awake. she crawls over to Blood Puppet, and immediately starts humping his leg*

Dusk: *he quickly finishes his cake* That was very good. Thank you again. ^^

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Blood Puppet: *He laughs and pets her head as she does this* Enjoying yourself, dear?

Sarah: It was my pleasure. ^^ Do you want more? :P

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Celine: *can only not, too out of breath due to her exertion*

Dusk: Oh, more would be too much. D:

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Blood Puppet: I'm so glad. Haha, go ahead and give me your best smile while doing this.

Sarah: Heheh, that's alright, I'll just save it for later. <:P

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Celine: *grins, continuing her movements*

Dusk: ... I love you, Sarah. <:)

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Blood Puppet:*he watches her, still petting her head*

Sarah: *reaches across the table, and takes his hand* I love you too... <:)

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Celine: *continues, until she releases, letting out a low moan and loosening her grip on his leg*

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Dusk: *he's out for a while, desperately looking for a four-leafed clover and constantly getting odd looks from passer-byes* D:>

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Blood Puppet: *separates himself from Annabelle* Yes, well... now I need to go check on your mother. She's watching the swirl, y'see. *he then goes back to the area with the chair, and looks over at Celine*

Sarah: *calls his phone, relieved when she doesn't hear it go off in the apartment* ...

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Annabelle: Okay~ *goes to wander around some more*

Celine: *is still in the chair, still watching the screen*

Dusk: *he hears the phone go off in his pocket and quickly answers it* Hello?

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Blood Puppet: Celine, are you feeling good right now?

Sarah: Hey, Dusk? You can come back now. Turns out I found a good substitute~ :3

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Celine: *nods slowly*

Dusk: Oh! Okay! :) *he quickly heads back*

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Blood Puppet: Feel REALLY good, Celine...

Sarah: *sets the gift down on the table and waits for him to come back* X3

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Celine: *does as ordered, sighing contentedly*

Dusk: *he opens the door into the apartment* I'm back!

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Blood Puppet: Good... *he goes back to massaging her shoulders*

Sarah: *grins* I can see that. :3 I made you a little something~

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Celine: *feels quite relaxed and comfortable*

Dusk: ? *he looks over into the kitchen area and grins widely when he sees the cake*

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Blood Puppet: *he moves his hands to the front of her body and fondles her a bit, kissing her neck*

Sarah: :D I felt like we needed a little something-something to celebrate. <3

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Celine: *moans quietly, leaning over to nuzzle him*

Dusk: This is very kind of you... <:D

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Blood Puppet: *still touching her* Annabelle is deliriously happy right now, Celine... become as happy as Annabelle...

Sarah: It's the least I could do. :)

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Celine: *grins, now giddy with happiness*

Dusk: *walks over to her and pulls her into a big hug, feeling very happy*

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Blood Puppet: You want to share your happiness with me, Celine.

Sarah: ! *laughs a bit and hugs him back* I'm glad you like it. <3

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Celine: *still grinning, she gets up out of the chair and goes around it to hug Blood Puppet from behind, arms around his chest to avoid his wound, laughing happily* <33

Dusk: Well, I like YOU. You do very nice things for me... but I know why now. Apparently I'm your husband. Still's kinda weird to think about...

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Blood Puppet: Haha... *he turns around and quickly hugs her back before releasing her* Very giddy, very full of energy I see.

Sarah: Well, it'll all be back to normal soon... I'm just glad you still feel the same way.

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Celine: *nods* Yes. :DDD

Dusk: ... I'm glad too... it makes me feel like I belong somewhere. <:)

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Blood Puppet: You're happy, and you're happy with me, right? No more thoughts about Dusk?

Sarah: *smiles back, and leans up to kiss his cheek, tightening her hug*

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Celine: No more Dusk. :)

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Dusk: ... That was a good visit.

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Gilder: *calls Claire*

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Blood Puppet: Just look at the telly, Love. I just want to giveyou happiness today, and the swirl makes you happy.

Sarah: That it was... I'm proud of you. <:)

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Claire: ! *picks up the phone* Hello?

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Celine: *goes over to the dentist's chair, and sits in it, staring at the tv*

Dusk: ... Thank you... <:)

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Gilder: This is John. How are you feeling, Claire?

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Blood Puppet: *he massages Celine's shoulders as she watches the TV*

Sarah: *smiles. she decides that she wants to do something nice for him, to celebrate his ongoing recovery... and she knows just what to do* :)

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Claire: Oh, Hello... I'm feeling wonderful, actually... my son paid me a visit today. <:)

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Celine: *relaxes in the chair, feeling quite warm and happy*

Dusk: *he looks out the window, watching the scenery fly by* ...

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Gilder: Oh! How did that go?

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Blood Puppet: *keeps massaging her shoulders, feeling good, despite the pain in his entire front*

Sarah: *arrives back at the apartment* Hmm... Oh, Dusk?

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Claire: It went really well... He's remembered a lot... And he's figured out who he is.

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Celine: *is quite content with where she is*

Dusk: Yes, Sarah?

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Gilder: uh oh. I'm guessing he wasn't so thrilled.

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Blood Puppet: *he stops and leaves Celine to go check on Annabelle*

Sarah: Could you maybe change out of your suit? I need you to get me something.

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Celine: It was a bit shocking for him, yes... But he seems to be taking it in stride.

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Celine: *stays in the chair*

Annabelle: *wanders the hallways, spinning around, giggling gleefully*

Dusk: Oh! Yes. Yes I can do that. What do you need me to get?

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Gilder: Well, I suppose the therapy sessions have been really helping.

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Blood Puppet: *he walks over to Annabelle and pulls her into a hug*

Sarah: *wonders if this would work...* Do you think you could go out and find me a four-leaf clover?

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Claire: It certainly looks that way. Sarah tells me that it shouldn't be too much longer now...

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Annabelle: *hugs him back, still giggly* Hey, dad~

Dusk: *normally, Sam would question such a strange request, but Dusk takes it as a full-fledged order* Sure! ^^ *he goes to change out of his suit*

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Gilder: That's very encouraging. I'm hoping to finally see him as the Lieutenant once more. :)

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Blood Puppet: Hello Annabelle. I'm happy to see you so very happy.

Sarah: :o ... ^^;

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Claire: *sighs* I am too...

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Annabelle: I'm happy you're alive~ :)

Dusk: *he changes into a shirt and some jeans and heads out in search for a four-leafed clover*

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Gilder: Well, I'll go now. I've got this work to deal with. Goodbye, Claire.

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Blood Puppet: I am also happy that I'm alive.

Sarah: ... :3 *starts pulling out ingredients and goes to work, hoping he'll be unlucky enough to NOT find the clover until she was done* X3

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Claire: Goodbye, Gilder. Thank you for calling...

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Annabelle: Hee~ *hugs him a bit tighter, though she tries not to press too hard on his wound*

Dusk: *keeps searching as best he can* :/

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Gilder: Sure thing. *he then hangs up*

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Blood Puppet: You're a very good girl, Annabelle. You should be proud of yourself.

Sarah: *works for a while, putting things together, waiting, waiting, until it was finally done* ... :)

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Annabelle: *hides her face, as if she were embarrassed* Thank you, dad~

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Annabelle: ! *moves closer* Dad, you're okay...!

Dusk: ... O-okay... I-I think it's about time that happened...

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Blood Puppet: ... I am... where's your mother?

Sarah: *nods* It shouldn't be too long...

Claire: ...

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Annabelle: Oh! I'll go get her--*runs off*

Dusk: ... I'm sorry again, M... Mom.

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Blood Puppet: *he waits for them to return, looking around the room a bit. He's still quite dizzy from blood loss and he's sore all over*

Claire: And I've already told you there's no need to apologize...

Sarah: <:( ...

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Annabelle: *returns with Celine in tow*

Celine: !! *kneels next to him* Oh, thank GOD you're still alive... D:>

Dusk: *he gives her a tiny smile, then hugs her tightly*

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Blood Puppet: Mhm... very much alive... so glad to be... crystal tower...

Claire: ! *hugs him back, also smiling. she hasn't felt this happy in a long while...*

Sarah: ... :)

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Celine: *closes her eyes and moans with pleasure*

Annabelle: *shuffles her feet awkwardly, waiting for her to be addressed*

Dusk: *quietly* ... Sh-should we go home then?

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Blood Puppet: That, Celine, is how good I feel right now... yes, so very good. So very joyful. *to Annabelle* Wooden stake. Feel as joyful as possible.

Sarah: I guess so...

Claire: Visit again soon, okay? I miss seeing you. :(

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Annabelle: *goes blank for a moment, then grins widely*

Celine: *sighs as the wave of pleasure wears off*

Dusk: O-okay. We will. :(

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Blood Puppet: Yes, Annabelle. Become deliriously happy. Nothing can ruin your happiness or distract you from it. Don't feel a single care in the world. Just let yourself drift about, yes, wake up and feel all of this.

Sarah: *stands up* Off we go, then...

Claire: *also stands* Thank you for bringing him...

Sarah: It was his idea. <:)

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Annabelle: *waking up, she shuffles away, giggling happily*

Celine: ...

Dusk: *smiles at Claire, confirming this* <:)

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Blood Puppet: *he slowly sits up and hugs Celine's legs* ... Crystal tower.

Claire: *her smile grows wider* Thank you then. <:)

Sarah: :)

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Celine: *moans again, quite pleased*

Dusk: *he nods to her, still smiling, then heads out with Sarah*

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Blood Puppet: ... Yes, I'm just going to make everyone feel happy today... *he shakily gets up, walks over, and turns the television on, making sure to avoid looking at the swirl that appears on the screen*

Sarah: *gets in the car with Dusk, and they leave*

Claire: *watches them leave out the window, feeling almost... relieved...*

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Celine: *panting slightly* is... is there anything I can do?

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Dusk: *sobs and sobs, trying to say something but only ending up blubbering unintelligibly*

Claire: *hugs him, still rubbing his back* Shhh... It's alright...

Sarah: <:( ......

Dusk: *he keeps sobbing, incredibly upset*

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Blood Puppet: *better but unconscious*

Claire: *is willing to stay there the entire day if she has to* It's okay... You're going to be fine...

Sarah: ...

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Annabelle: *was ordered to sit and watch her father until he awoke--truthfully, she would have done this even without the order. she was worried* ... <:(

Dusk: O-okay... *he sniffles, then nuzzles his mother a little* S-sorry...

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Blood Puppet: *he starts waking up with a groan*

Claire: *gently nuzzles him back* It's alright... no need to apologize... *smiles a bit* I think those feelings needed to be let out, anyway...

Sarah: ... <:)

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Annabelle: --!! *scoots closer* Dad? D:>

Dusk: ... How am I going to be... fixed?

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Blood Puppet: *quietly* ... Annabelle...

Claire: *glances at Sarah*

Sarah: ! You just need more time... a few more visits to Dr. Ferman... You'll remember everything soon. <:/

Sa - Dusk: ... I know... I'm sorry for that, too. I'm sorry for a lot of things.

Claire: There's no need to apologize... none of it was your fault... <:(

Sarah: ...

Dusk: Y-you say that, but... it feels like EVERYTHING'S my fault... like I did something WRONG... S-some kind of feeling deep inside me, just BOTHERING me about all this...

Claire: *smiles sadly* The only thing you did was try to make this city better... and that's not much of a wrong, if you ask me.

Sarah: ...

Dusk: ... *quietly* ... I'M the Lieutenant that Blood Puppet killed... I-I'm HIM...

Claire: *nods wordlessly* ...

Sarah: <:( ...

Dusk: *he's completely speechless from his own revelation, pondering over what he just said, those words still echoing in his mind. He must have been trying to STOP Blood Puppet, and then... then SOMETHING happened...*

Claire: *sits quietly, watching him* ...

Sarah: ...

Dusk: ... *quietly* ... What... what a thing to realize, huh? Heh...

Claire: Heh... What a thing...

Sarah: And you figured it out yourself.

Dusk: ... *he shuts his eyes tightly and looks away from them, ashamed, hot tears forming his his eyes, though he tries to hide them*

Sarah: D:>!

Claire: ! *puts a hand on his shoulder* What's wrong? This isn't something to be ashamed of...

Dusk: *he doesn't dare look up, his voice quaking with held back sobs* ... I-I killed people... all because he told me to... and all along, it was just... a trick... a-a... a "brainwashing"... I've done very VERY bad things, and I-I'm an awful person...

Claire: D:> ...

Sarah: Dusk, you KNOW none of that was your fault...

Dusk: ... I-I could have DISOBEYED him... how could I have been so BLIND...?? *he sobs*

Claire: *gives him a one-armed hug, pulling him closer*

Sarah: ...You couldn't have... I couldn't... <:(

Dusk: *he sobs into his mother's shoulder*

Claire: *hugs him with both arms, rubbing his back, struggling to hold back tears of her own*

Sarah: *watches sadly* ......

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