*label l_introductions4
*page_break
*temp fluster_l false

"Finally," ${l_name} says.
*if (l_intro) =false
	"I, as I said on our way here, am ${l_name}."
	*goto l_introductions5
*else
	"I am ${l_name}, though if you have since forgotten that with all the other things you learned today, I will not be offended."
	*goto l_introductions5
*label l_introductions5

"Well technically ${l_they} is ${l_fullname}, if you want to get all technical about it." ${n_name} says.

"However, I would rather you simply call me ${l_name}." ${l_name} finishes.

"Yeah, what ${l_they} said!" ${d_name} says.
*if (mc_name) =true
	"Hello again, ${mc_first}. It is still a pleasure to meet you , regardless of your new status."
	*goto l_introductions6
	*elseif (l_intro) =true
	"I am glad to be able to introduce myself properly, especially given, well."
	*goto l_introductions6
*elseif (l_intro) =false
	"As before, it is a pleasure to meet you, despite your new status."
	*goto l_introductions6
*label l_introductions6
${l_name} says, voice warm as ${l_they} turns to face me. I nod.

"I hope that means something, considering the treatment you have been put through thus far by us."
*choice
	#"Hello again as well, ${l_name}." I reply with a genuine smile as I stick out a hand.
		*set l_relationship %+3
		*set friendly %+10
		*set stoic %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set genuine %+10
		*set sarcastic %-10
		*set friend_l +2
		A large and surprisingly ruff hand grips my own, shaking twice before squeezing gently.
		"thankyou for that." ${l_name} says, voice softening. I nod, grinning now, tense shoulders relaxing.

		"Well." ${d_name} says with a cackle, "that's our loveable huggable  ${l_name} for you, ever making new friends!"

		"As long as you don't start calling ${l_them} the 'friendmaker 9000', I could really care less." ${n_name} mutters.

		"Well, I'm not." ${d_name} retorts. "${l_name} was very clear about never, ever, ever ever ever wanting to be called anything like that again, and I'm a good person so I won't!"

		"${l_name}." ${t_name} says, warning clear in ${t_their} tone. "You are still holding the Seeker's hand."

		"My apologies, I did not realize." ${l_name} says to me before letting go of my hand, I only now noticing that they were still linked.

		"A, it's fine." I say with a 1-shoulder shrug and a smile. "Didn't even notice till like right now, and again, wouldn't have had a problem even if I had, so." I shrug again.

		"Regardless,-"

		"Accepted." I say with another shrug, voice hardening as I cut ${l_name} off. Wasn't aiming for that last but it is what it is. By the ${l_person}'s tone, ${l_they} won't feel better till I say that, and as I have been in ${l_their} same situation more than once, well sort-of, I will not leave the ${l_person} hanging in the chill. Anyway, what I said was true aside from the fact that ${l_name}'s hand felt nice around mine, so.

		"Thank you." I nod, satisfied.
		*goto forward
	#I nod at ${l_name} with a small smile while sticking out my hand.
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set l_relationship %+3
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set friend_l +1
		It is promptly gripped by a large and surprisingly ruff hand which shakes mine before squeezing gently.

		"Considering your treatment up till now, I do not begrudge you your silence. However for my part, My sentiment from earlier has not changed."

		"Thanks for that, ${l_name}."

		"You are welcome." I nod, smile widening ever so slightly.

		"Once again, if you were anyone else I would think you actually wanted something from the ${mc_person}." ${n_name} speaks up. "But cause your you, only an idiot would think that, and I'm not. Asshole? Sure. Grumpy? Fuck yes. Stoic, you bet your ass, but an idiot? Never again." ${n_name}'s voice drops to a low growl on the last words, it continuing as ${n_they} continues to speak.
		"Never. Again."

		"You are only partially correct in your observation, ${n_name}." ${t_name} says.

		"So what your saying is that our loveable huggable ${l_name} wouldn't mind a hug." ${d_name} says. "Not that ${l_they} is trying to get that by doing this, but just saying, well hugs are good for the soul, so."

		"I will not reply to that, ${d_name}." ${l_name} says before letting go of my hand.

		"Hay, just letting the new ${mc_person} know you like hugs on the off-chance that ${mc_they} also likes hugs!"

		"To take a leaf out of ${t_name}'s book." ${l_name} says, and then, in a perfect imitation of ${t_name}, at least to me, "As you say."

		"I thought you were supposed to be the warm cuddly one!"
		${l_name} doesn't respond.

		"It is good." ${t_name} deadpans, "that I currently enjoy the pocket-book you gave me as a gift last year, or that would not have workeed as intended, ${l_name}."

		"Please don't rip a page out of it?"

		"I would not dream of it."

		"Thank you."
		${t_name} does not reply.
		*goto forward
	#"Thanks ${l_name}, that means a lot." I say as I stick out a hand, my pulse picking up as I do.
		*set l_relationship %+5
		*set shigh %+10
		*set bold %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set genuine %+10
		*set sarcastic %-10
		*set flirt_l_reserved +1
		*set fluster_l true
		"I am happy that you trust me enough to tell me that, and you regard me enough that my statement brings a reaction such as that from you." ${l_name} says as a large, and surprisingly ruff hand grips my own, gently squeezing as a finger runs along the back of my hand for some reason, not that I mind.
		I distinctly hear a gagging noise from ${n_name}'s direction, followed by ${d_name} giggling.

		"Thanks?" I say, blushing a little now.

		"It is the truth, nothing more. However, are you quite alright? Your face seems to be turning bright red. Would you like some water?"

		"It's, it's fine?" I stutter, flustered before ${l_name} lets go of my hand. "Your pulse has also increased, now I think back."

		"No, I, I'm fine. Also, how'd you know that?"

		"If your sure?" I nod before frantically trying to will my blush and pounding heart to return to normal. Neither happens. Thankfully though, ${l_name} does not comment on it again.

		"Your wrist."

		"What now?"

		"The pulse in your wrist."

		"O yeah. Forgot I had one of those?"

		"See?" ${d_name} says through chortles. "You found a new friend!"

		"If ${mc_they} gets much brighter." ${n_name} deadpans, "We won't need high beams on the van anymore."

		"We will not be doing that, ${n_name}." ${t_name} says. "Besides, I have since acquired new ones from Wall-Mart and as such I would ask that you not find it necessary to use these ones as improvised weaponry packed with highly l experimental explosives.

		"Worked, didn't it?" ${n_name} responds. "Couldn't exactly punch it now could I? Couldn't slash it either, so. Anyway, what else were we going to use them for? Remember, ${d_name}, said we had to get rid of them, and you know how bad it has to get before the ${d_person} decides that perhaps the explosives are a bit to vearilent."
		${t_name} does not reply.
		I decide to take this opportunity to focus harder on getting my heart and bright-red face back under control. This time, I think I get them? Though like hell am I going to ask anyone here if my face is still red.
		*goto forward
	#"Well well." I say with a smirk, sticking out my hand. "Fancy seeing you here? Not that I am complaining or anything, mind you."
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set flirt_l_bold true
		*set l_relationship %+1
		"Apart from the fact that as both you and ${n_name} have indicated," ${l_name} says as a large and surprisingly ruff hand grips my own, "you can't actually see anything, I would say your right. However, I do not think it would be an appropriate time, or  length of time, to engage in this sort of behavior. Now, if you would please get rid of that smirk?" At the end, I can here a distinct. Not edge exactly, but not exactly anything else either, in ${l_name}'s normally warm voice.

		.

		.

		I, with effort pull the smirk from my lips.

		"Thank you for listening to me. Now, if we can move on? I would not be opposed, given time. However, I do not know you, and more importantly for this situation, you do not know me well enough for that. Am I clear?"

		"Yes?"

		"Good." ${l_name} says, squeezing my hand once before letting it go. I just decide to nod, pull my hand back, and hope someone else does something else so everyone can focus on that and not me, now. Granted, it's probably the politest rejection I've ever gotten, so. Props for ${l_them} for that?

		"${mc_they} will," ${t_name} says, voice cold. "not be here long enough for any of that to mature, ${l_name}. Make note of that."

		"I am, ${t_name}."

		"Good."
		${l_name} doesn't respond.
		*goto forward
	#"It's nice,-" I start, sticking out my hand before my face starts to burn a rather fetching shade of fire-engine crimson, along with the tips of my ears starting to burn.
		*set shigh %+10
		*set bold %-10
		*set flirt_l_expressive +1
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set l_relationship %+3
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		"Are you quite alright?" ${l_name} asks, voice concerned as a large and surprisingly rough hand grips my own, shaking it then continuing to hold as the ${l_person} leans forward. "Your face is not supposed to be that red if I am not mistaken. Would you like some water?"

		"I, fine, all good?" I squeak, face burning ever brighter at the ${l_person}'s proximity.

		"${mc_they} is blushing for ${l_name} and  That's adorable!" ${d_name} all but squeals, glee clear in the ${d_person}'s voice. "Can I get a picture of the 2 of you? I'm going to put it on my Instagram feed with a caption like, 'new friends!"

		"Is that true?" ${l_name} asks, sounding part-way between worried and confused.

		"No, you can not." ${t_name} says, prompting a sad noise from ${d_name}.

		"Yes?" I squeak, now acutely aware of ${l_name}'s very large, and slightly warm hand still holding mine. Also the fact my ears and face are now hot enough I could probably boil an egg on them.

		"Perhaps if you remove your hand from ${mc_theirs}, it would help ${mc_their} vocalizations." ${t_name} deadpan. "However, as it is you, you may simply decide to take ${mc_them} up on the new challenge that ${mc_their} state represents, as you do enjoy those if I remember correctly."

		"I am not using ${mc_them} as practice for my language skills." ${l_name} says, tone hardening before letting go of my hand and leaning back. "Also, you know me well enough to both know that I will not, and that I do enjoy challenges .
		Then, turning back to me, voice growing concerned once more. "Are you going to be alright?"

		"I don't think that's what ${t_name} meant." ${n_name} chortles.

		"Yes? I, yes? Good to, alright, I?" I respond to ${l_name}, face burning ever brighter at my rather slap dash reply, given everything else.

		"It was not my intention, and for that I,-"

		"O, I really don't think ${mc_they} minds, ${l_name}." ${n_name} cuts ${l_name} off. "Hell, this is probably the best thing that's happened to the ${mc_person} all day. Me included, so that's saying something." Then, voice hardening, growl returning. "That thing I did not withstanding."

		"I am not involving myself in this conversation further." ${l_name} says before gripping my hand which is still kind of hanging out in the air, and putting it back on my chest before letting go. I open my mouth but decide my efforts are better spent trying to get my temperature back to something that's not hovering around the surface of the sun, and so close it again.

		"I could?-" ${d_name} starts.

		"Not how blushing works." ${n_name} says, voice now returned to normal.

		"If anyone would know it would be you, my huggable ${n_name}"

		"Your right, I would."

		"Perhaps a change of topic is in order." ${t_name} says.

		"I agree." ${l_name} responds. "A change of topic would help everyone involved."
		I focus harder on trying to get my face back to normal temperature before flames start shooting out of my nose or something.
		*goto forward
	#I stick my hand out to placate ${l_name}, but otherwise stay still, no expression.
		*set l_relationship -3
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		"If that is your choice, then that is your choice." ${l_name} says before a large and surprisingly ruff hand grips my own, squeezing once before gently placing it back on my chest. "Why? I think, does ${l_they} clearly sound put-out?"

		"I think that another topic would be best, ${t_name}?" ${l_name} says, voice ever slightly harder than normal.

		"As you say."

		"Thank you."
		${t_name} does not reply.
		*goto forward
	#"Would it be rude to say that I think a nice  knitted sweater would suit you?" I say, sticking out a hand with a smirk.
		*set sarcastic %+10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set l_relationship %+3
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set sweater true
		*set friend_l +2
		"That would depend on your meaning."

		"Like one of the hand-made knitted ones you get for birthdays and such? The ones with the buttons, not zippers, I think those are mass-manufactured and you wouldn't look right in a mass-manufactured sweater." I shrug. "Just when ever I, not picture, not quite, you it's always in this hand-knitted sweater?" I shrug again, a little ashamed now. After all, who says something like that to someone they just met? Granted, this dam fog in my mind is making stuff like that harder and harder, but still.

		"In that case, no, it would not be." ${l_name} says as a large and surprisingly rough hand grips my, I only now realize still outstretched hand, shaking twice before squeezing, then just sitting there. Not holding, but not letting go either. I get the feeling I could remove mine if I want, but I could also leave it, and ${l_they} would be fine either way. Though I am going to assume that ${l_they} would like 1 over the other, even if just a little bit.

		"I sort of thought that was going to really go differently?"

		"Plans." ${t_name} says, "seldom survive contact. Assumptions, less so."

		"Hay, I'm not complaining or anything, it's just." I shrug. "Telling someone who you just met what you think they would be good wearing can go a bunch of ways depending on the people involved and the situation, you know?"

		"I do not mean to rush." ${l_name} says. "However, I do believe we need to continue?"

		"Hay, fine with me." I say, shrugging. Also, Why have I done like 5 of those in the last 30 seconds? Could I have done something else? Something better maybe?
		${l_name} does not reply. Nodding, I, somewhat reluctantly retract my hand.
		*goto forward
*label n_introductions4
*page_break
"I'm ${n_name}, as you know." ${n_name} says. "So, with that out of the way I wouldn't mind getting to no you better, if your up for that later." Then, voice growing quiet. "Though considering, well. Wouldn't be particularly surprised if you didn't, or just flat out didn't believe me at this point, so.

"${n_name}!" ${l_name} sputters. "I don't think this is the time or place for that? Especially as.-"

"What ${n_name} means," ${d_name} says, clear glee dripping from every facet of the ${d_person}'s voice, "is that ${n_they} wants to have snuggles!"

"If you don't stop fucking this up more than I already have, which is saying a lot, I am going to take all your socks and hide them where you can never find them." ${n_name} growls, though there is no bite in ${n_their} voice. "You had your time, but now it's my turn so kindly butt out. I didn't do this when you were greeting ${mc_them}, so stop doing it to me."

"You can't get near my socks, there all trapped! What do you think I do when not with you or doing paperwork?"

"Look at stupid cats on the internet. Anyway, do you know the things I can do if I bother to put in actual effort on them?"

"Yes, I do. Also, you got 1 word wrong, that being, things. I think you mean another word, yes?"
${n_name} doesn't reply.

"Fine,  I'll stop now Ok? Just get that scowl off your face, it's scary!"

"Your socks will thank you."

"That's for me to know and you to find out, my loveable, and very vary snuggilable ${n_name}. Also, well, I wish you luck with your snuggles!"

"That's just creepy, ${d_name}. Your point's been made, now cut it out won't you?"

"You threatened my socks, so I must defend them!"

"Sure sure ${d_familiel}. Still, don't do that ever again, it's. Just not right, OK?"

"OK, ${n_name}." ${d_name}'s voice softens. "If you feel that strongly about it, I won't do that anymore. I'm serious though."
${n_name} doesn't reply.
*choice
	#"It's nice meeting you again, ${n_name}." I say as I stick out my hand with a genuine smile.
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set friendly %+10
		*set stoic %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set genuine %+10
		*set sarcastic %-10
		*set friend_n +3
		"Well, aren’t we friendly today?" ${n_name} all but purrs, smirk blatantly obvious in ${n_their} voice as a long bony hand grips my own, holding it just a little longer than I would consider normal, not that I mind, mind, before letting go.

		"It's the truth." I say, a little confused. "I am glad to meet you again."

		"You do remember what I did to you, right?" The smirk abruptly fades along with the purr.

		"Yeah."

		"Even so?"

		I shrug. "Why not? Apart from that, you have been decent up till this point?"

		"Well, I can work with that." ${n_name} mutters, smirk re-entering ${n_their} voice all-be it only as a hint. I nod, not quite sure how to react before just deciding   to keep smiling. I mean I was telling the truth after all, so? Anyway, if I wanted to get away from this ${n_person}, probably should have asked someone else to do the intros when looking back now, ${n_they} gave me an opportunity to do so.
		*goto forward
	#I  nod to ${n_name} while sticking out my hand.
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set sarcastic %-10
		*set friend_n +2
		"Good to meet you."${n_name} says as a long bony hand grips my own, squeezing once before relaxing so my hand is still technically in ${n_theirs}, but I can pull it away if I want. I don't. "Again, anyway. Also again, if your up for it, wouldn't mind getting to know you better at some point in the near future."

		I squeeze ${n_name}'s hand in aformation, at least for now.

		"Perhaps." I say. "I wouldn't not, be interested in getting to know you as a friend,, at least."

		"I'm nodding." Is all ${n_name} responds with. I nod in aformation.

		"You are still holding the Seeker's hand, ${n_name}." ${t_name} says.

		"Your point?"

		"Let go of it."
		${n_name} removes ${n_their} hand from mine. I retract it, pondering over this hole odd exchange before blinking several times, as my eyelids are starting to grow heavy.
		*goto forward
	#"It's nice to meet?-" I start as I stick out my hand before my face starts to burn a lovely shade of crimson.
		*set shigh %+10
		*set bold %-10
		*set n_relationship %+5
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set flirt_n_expressive +1
		"O, this is going to be just so easy." ${n_name} purrs, smirk obvious as ${n_they} leans forward, a long bony hand gripping my own before ${n_their} fingers start stroking the back of my hand.
		"If your going to do this every time though, your not going to be any fun. Well, for most of this anyway.  Again, always nice to have someone blush every time you come near them, gives you an ego boost and all, but still.-"

		"I have no idea how to respond to that?" I squeak, face burning hotter still as I realize just how far forward ${n_name} is leaning.

		"Your really not going to be any fun like this." ${n_name} mutters before patting my cheek and leaning back, letting go of my hand. "What's the fun in the hunt if your going to be so easy to catch?"

		"I have no idea how to respond to that?"

		"If I give you crackers and make you a little stand, can I put you on my shoulder and teach you to insult people for me?"

		"No, why?" Then after a moment. "What kind of crackers? Also, how many?"

		"Your a parrot. Also the salty ones, and a fuck-tun."

		"Do I look like a bird to you?"

		"Your right, birds don't normally burn bright enough they can be seen from orbit. My bad."

		"Stop tormenting the ${mc_person}." ${d_name} snaps.

		"Not torment if ${mc_they} enjoys it is it now?"

		"How do you know ${mc_they} is enjoying you doing that?"

		"Look at ${mc_them}. Do you think someone not enjoying this would burn that shade of red?"
		${d_name} doesn't answer.

		"${n_name}." ${t_name} says, voice slightly colder than normal. "I wish my questions answered. You may, if you wish, amuse yourself later, however, you will desist now. Am I understood?"

		"OK, if your going to be like that."

		"I am. We must know, ${n_name}."

		"That's why your the boss." ${n_name} says, voice and tone returning to normal as ${n_they} leans back, letting go of my hand.
		${t_name} does not respond.
		*set birdy true
		*goto forward
	#"O?" I purr, leaning towards ${n_name} with a wolfish smirk. "What makes you think your going to be the one who will be doing the getting to know? Or initiating the snuggles  for that matter?"
		*set n_relationship %+5
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set charming %+10
		*set intimidating %-10
		*set flirt_n_bold +1
		"O, excuse me then." ${n_name} purrs right back, leaning forward. "Go ahead then, I like a ${mc_person} who knows what ${mc_they} wants and isn't afraid to go after it after all. Makes things like this so much easier when we both know what we, and the other person, want. Makes the game, and the hunt, so much more fun when you don't know who is the prey, yes?"

		"I can do that." I say, lips pulling back to show more teeth. "Question is though, can you keep up?"

		"O, I can." ${n_name} is all but growling now, the words split between growl and smirk. "Question is, can you keep up?"

		"Enough." ${t_name} snaps.

		"Yes, boss." ${n_name} says, voice returning to normal as ${n_they} leans back, letting go of my hand, I only now realizing ${n_they} had been holding. Or, had I been holding ${n_theirs}? O well, it's done now. next move? The game has started after all, and O what a glorious playmate I have found!
		*goto forward
	#"I wouldn't mind that." I say with a smile, sticking out my hand as my pulse picks up. "When I get to know you a bit better as a person, anyway."
		*set shigh %+10
		*set bold %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set flirt_n_reserved +1
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set friend_n +1
		"I can work with that." ${n_name} says as a long bony hand grips my own, squeezing. "If that's how you feel? Well, I always say that the longer you wait, the sweeter the treat."

		"Good." I smile.

		"No you don't?" ${d_name} says.

		"Well? I just did. Now do you have a problem with that?"

		"No, your business is your business. Just, you ever thought ${mc_they} might not be on the same wavelength?"

		"We will see soon enough." Anyway, you can hear ${mc_them} same as me. What do you think?"
		${d_name} doesn't reply.
		*goto forward
	#I sit in my chair, still and silent apart from my hand going out, if only to placate this ${n_person}.
		*set n_relationship -3
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		"Fare enough." ${n_name} grunts as a long bony hand grips my own before flicking it more than anything back towards my chest before ${n_they} turns away.

		"I don't blame you, much." I nod, before just sitting, waiting now.
		*goto forward
	#" I would say it's nice to see you again, but." I deadpan, shrugging as I point to my eyes with 1 hand while sticking the other towards ${n_name}. "You know how it goes."
		*set sarcastic %+10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set charming %+10
		*set intimidating %-10
		*set d_relationship %+1
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set friend_n +2
		"Well well, looks like we have a joker." ${n_name} deadpans. "I can work with that. Also yeah, thanks for not lying to me again, I would have had to bounce something off the back of your head and ${d_name} gets mad when I take ${d_their} stuff and use it for shit like that."

		"O?"

		"Yeah. So, good for you." I shrug, small smile set firmly on my lips, thoroughly enjoying this.

		"Well, I would never lie would I? I do know you after all, and." I shrug. "Well, it's more fun telling the truth now isn't it?"

		"Yeah, your right. Also wouldn't mind getting to know you better, but that can wait for a bit."
		I nod, small smile turning into a small smirk.

		"Your sure your not doing anything, ${n_name}?" ${d_name} asks.

		"No. I'm not doing anything, ${d_name}, and you know that. Anyway, ${mc_them} being a Seeker would make anything I did not worth the effort as it probably wouldn't do shit anyway."

		"I agree, but well. Your good, I'll give you that, but you did try to kill ${mc_them} and all, not to count the fact that ${mc_they} is a Seeker, and the hole hates us on sight or what-not thing."

		"It's my winning personality, and my specially chosen outfit of course. Also, I did say not to bring that up again, yes?" ${n_name} says, voice darkening on that last question.

		"${mc_they} is blind? Also yeah, you did sorry."

		"That matters how? Also, don't do it anymore and that works, got it?"

		"${mc_they} can't see your outfit, so unless ${mc_they} has felt it, which I doubt, that wouldn't have any affect on ${mc_them} one way or the other."

		"No, ${mc_they} has not. I listen to you lot when you tell me to do stuff don't I? You did say, 'work before play', after all."

		"True."
		${n_name} just chuckles, low in ${n_their} throat.
		*goto forward
*label d_introductions4
*page_break
"I'm, as you know, ${d_name}. The most adorable one of the lot." ${d_name} says, though I get the vibe from ${d_their} voice the ${d_person} wants to get out of ${d_their} chair and start jumping up and down. "I also like hugs, and headpats, and socks, so hello again
*if (mc_name) =true
	, ${mc_first}"
	*goto d_introductions5
*else
	!"
	*goto d_introductions5
*label d_introductions5
*if (housecoat_d) =true
	Then, voice growing serious. "I really am happy to meet you again, seeker thing or no."
	*goto d_introductions6
*else
	before, voice warming. "Thanks for picking me to do the intros? I mean, not because well. Just, thanks?"
	I nod.
	*goto d_introductions6
*label d_introductions6
*choice
	#"High again as well." I say with a grin as I put out my hand for a shake.
		*set d_relationship %+5
		*set friendly %+10
		*set stoic %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set genuine %+10
		*set sarcastic %-10
		*set friend_d +2
		"High!" ${d_name} laughs while a small warm hand grips mine, pumping my arm up and down rapidly before letting  go with a squeeze. I wince, rubbing my now throbbing elbow joint with my other hand.

		"Sorry, sorry." ${d_name} mutters. "I won't do that next time, promise!"

		"It's OK, ${d_name}, it's OK."
		I get a pat on the arm along with an odd flash of warmth flowing from the contact point up my arm and into my throbbing elbow, the pain fading somewhat, as a reply. I smile, slightly confused but since the pain is gone, well. Who am I to question that? At least right now anyway.
		*goto forward
	#I nod at ${d_name} in reply, small smile flickering at the corners of my lips as I stretch out my hand.
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set d_relationship %+5
		*set friend_d +2
		"That's OK, I can do all the talking then." ${d_name} says as a small warm hand grips my own, squeezing while shaking vigorously.

		I nod, the smile widening ever so slightly.

		"Like you don't do that anyway?." ${n_name} grouse’s, though there is no bite in ${n_their} voice.

		"Shut up ${n_name}, you had your turn and now it's mine!" ${d_name} snaps, though like ${n_name} there is no bite in ${d_their} voice.

		"Shutting up now." ${n_name} says followed by a laugh. "Still, I am more fun than you and I will prove that if ${mc_they} is up for it, anyway."

		"I'm going to throw this pillow at you if you don't stop talking." ${d_name} says. "You had your time to talk, now it's mine."

		"Fine, fine." ${n_name} says with another laugh before going silent.

		"Well, it's nice to meet you again!" ${d_name} says, letting go of my hand. "Also, is your hand OK? Just realized I might have squeezed it a bit harder than I probably should have?"

		"It's fine."

		"O, OK then!" I will um, stop talking now?"
		I don't reply, though my smile widens ever so slightly.

		"If you keep doing my job for me, what ever will I do." ${n_name} deadpans.

		"It's never a question of what you would do and you know it!" ${d_name} says with a cackle. ${n_name} doesn't reply.

		"You walked into that." ${t_name} says. "As such, do not look to me for support."
		${n_name} doesn't reply, though I can hear, or think I can hear, the soft grinding of teeth from ${n_their} direction.
		*goto forward
	#I sit in my chair, silent and still apart from my hand going out, though more to placate ${d_name} than anything else.
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set d_relationship -5
		*set intimidating %+10
		*set charming %-10
		*set friend_d -3
		${d_name} grips my outstretched hand with ${d_their} small warm one, shaking before, with a sad noise, letting it go. With that I retract said hand before folding both across my chest.
		*if (housecoat_d) =true
			*goto d_sadness
		*else
			${d_name} mutters something under ${d_their} breath but does nothing else. I mentally nod before just waiting for someone else to do something.
			*goto forward
	#"Hello to you-" I start before my face starts to burn a  pleasant shade of cherry.
		*set shigh %+10
		*set bold %-10
		*set d_relationship %+5
		*set flirt_d_expressive %+1
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		"What's wrong with ${mc_their} face?" ${d_name} says as a small warm hand grips my own, my face heating up even more as I realize this most pressing of facts.

		"Blushing." ${n_name} supplies. "Seems for you, to answer your next question."

		"Me?"

		"Well, ${mc_their} face is burning even more now and you still have ${mc_their} hand, so what do you think?"

		"O, Oops?" ${d_name} quickly lets go of my hand.

		"It's OK?" I manage to squeak out.

		"Here, Let me just-" ${d_name} starts.

		"no." ${t_name} says. "That is not how blushing works, ${d_name}." Then, softer. "It will not assist."

		"O."

		"Not your fault." I manage to squeak out again before I close my mouth and hope no one else wants to talk to me for a bit.

		"Still nice to meet you, even if you can't talk right now." ${d_name} says, voice quiet now. "Will that work?"
		I nod, feeling a hand gently pat my cheek in what I assume is a reply, my pulse skyrocketing in response.

		"O, sorry? I will just sit back now OK?"

		I nod again.
		A small hand pats my arm. I focus on getting my face back under control.
		*goto forward
	#"I am very glad to meet you again, ${d_name}." I say, smirking as I stretch out my hand.
		*set d_relationship -1
		*set charming %+10
		*set intimidating %-10
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set flirt_d_bold +1
		"Me?"

		"Yes, you."

		"Thank you." ${d_name} says, voice sharpening, tone hardening.

		"What?"

		"${d_they} won't respond to you when your acting like that." ${n_name} supplies. "So if your doing what I think your doing, I suggest you change your act, or find someone else to play with. Me, for example. I'm fine with you making the first move, makes things more interesting that way."

		"O? I didn't know."

		"No shit, sherlock." ${n_name} responds, voice flat.

		"Look." I say, smirk fading as I turn my attention to ${d_name}. "I didn't mean to." I gesture with the still outstretched hand. "You know? If I did something that, you know." I gesture again. "I apologize."

		"I believe you." ${d_name} says, sighing before a small warm hand grips my own, squeezing my fingers before letting go.

		"Not you really, it's just-"

		"None of your dam business." ${n_name} growls. "Now shut up about it, what ever your name is."

		"That was not what I was going to say." ${d_name} says.

		"It's what I said, ${d_name}, and It worked didn't it?"

		"Next time, let me finish OK?"

		"Got it, kid, since you asked nicely and all."

		"Thanks."
		${n_name} doesn't reply.
		*goto forward
	#"I am happy to meet you, ${d_name}." I say as I reach out a hand, my pulse increasing as I do.
		*set flirt_d_reserved +1
		*set shigh %+10
		*set bold %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set d_relationship %+5
		*set friend_d +1
		"You are?" ${d_name} says as a small warm hand grips my own, my pulse now hammering in my chest. I just hope they can't hear it?

		"Yes."

		"Well, thanks for that." ${d_name} says, voice softening as ${d_they} gently squeezes my hand. "Thanks for all of it." With that, ${d_they} lets go with another squeeze. I, a bit confused to what ${d_name} means by, "all of it," retract my hand.
		*goto forward
	#"I would say I am happy to see you, but since I can't actually see you, well." I say with a shrug as I gesture at my face, stretching  my other hand toward ${d_name} with a slight smile.
		*set sarcastic %+10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set d_relationship %+3
		*set charming %+10
		*set intimidating %-10
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		"O yeah, that would be a bit hard as you can't." ${d_name} says as a small warm hand grips my own, squeezing.

		"Yeah, it would. Still I am happy to, what would work for see?" I ask, grin widening.

		"No, ${n_name}, you do not get to pick a word!" ${d_name} says.

		"I wasn't doing anything."

		"You were making hand gestures!"

		"That a crime now? If so, why isn't ${t_name} telling me to stuff it already?"

		"When it involves you and new people asking for verbs, yes. Also, ${t_name} is a nice person?"

		"Good, your actually listening to me for a change instead of just looking at stupid cats on the internet."

		"Cause I had a good teacher. Also, I like cats?"

		"I am not going to toot my own horn." ${n_name} says while I try to figure out if ${d_name} means the listening part, or the cats part, and giving myself a minor headache in the process.

		"I am not going to comment on that because I know where it will lead." ${d_name} responds, getting a bark of laughter from the other ${n_person} as the only reply.

		"Meet?"

		"What?" I ask, shaking my still aching head.

		"Another word for see?"

		"O yeah, thanks. Yeah, that works."

		"Welcome! Anyway, the rest of this lot don't know a joke from a poky stick so it's nice having someone who actually can do something, you know?"

		"I am aware of the difference between a stick and a joke." ${t_name} says. "1 can kill you when applied in multiple ways , the other can not, thus is useless in that regard."

		"That's my point, I wasn't being literal!"

		"As you say."

		"${d_name}." ${l_name} says. "I understand the difference between a joke, and a poke. If I remember correctly, I was also the one who helped you differentiate the 2 when you kept getting them mixed up."

		"I know that? Also, as you never forget anything ever, well."

		"You did say that none of us, as in, ${t_name}, myself, and ${n_name} could tell the difference. I was simply informing you that I could, in fact, do so."

		${d_name} doesn't reply, instead giving my hand 1 more squeeze before letting it go, I retracting it a few seconds later with a smile.
		*goto forward
	#"Well aren’t you just a lovely sinibun?" I say with a confident grin as I stick out a hand.
		*set d_relationship %+5
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set sinibun true
		"High!" ${d_name} says as a small warm hand grips my own, shaking enthusiastically before letting go. "Though, what's a Sinibun?"
		*if (housecoat_t) =true
			*goto t_explain
		*elseif (housecoat_l) =true
			*goto l_explain
		*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
			*goto n_explain
*label t_explain

"I believe that it is a sweet pastry of some description." ${t_name} says.

"So, your calling me a sweet treat
*if (mc_name) =true
	, ${mc_first}?"
	*goto t_explain2
	*else
	."
	*goto t_explain2
*label t_explain2

"Sort of?" I say. "Also used to talk about well, a bubbly huggable and all-round nice person, so, you? Or, that's what I got from what I have," I stop, thinking. "Heard? Seen? It's the impression I have of you anyway."

"O OK then! I like that. Also, I like sweets, so."

"I will not assist you on acquiring a Sinibun." ${t_name} says. "You have enough Coke to last you several years. You do not need sweetcakes on top of it."

"Your just saying that because you don't know where you would even get one!"

"I, if you have no objections, will continue my introductions now."

"Fine, I will get ${l_name} to help me then!"
${t_name} does not reply.

"Will you help me find some Sinibuns? Please?" ${d_name} asks, I assume to ${l_name}. "It would only take you like an hour or so, so you would have plenty of times for all your other projects!"

"We will see." ${l_name} says. "${t_name} isn't wrong about your Coke consumption, however." ${d_name} sighs, but says no more.

"As this conversation is now concluded." ${t_name} says, tone making it clear that there is no argument to be had. "I will continue my introductions now. Does anyone have an objection?"

No one breaks the silence. After 5 seconds, ${t_name} speaks once more.
*goto forward
*label l_explain

"It is a sweet treat, often covered in sugar  or honey." ${l_name} says. "Usually eaten as a dessert or snack as well as normally being quite sticky.

"But I'm not any of those?"

"It's a metaphor, yes?"

"Yeah.-" I start before cutting myself off as I don't really want to interrupt ${l_name}. 1, it's rude, and 2, well. Probably not a good idea over all given what's happened today, and better safe than, well.

"If you wish to continue, By all means continue." ${l_name} says after a few seconds of silence. "You are the one who brought it up after all, so if you believe you would be better to finish, I have no objection with you doing so."
*choice
	#"You seem to be doing a good job." I say, shrugging. "Also, kind of want to here what you've got now?"
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set l_relationship %+1
		*set team_player %+10
		*set independent %-10
		*set friend_l +2
		"If you are sure?"
		I nod.

		"Don't even,${n_name}." ${l_name} says, voice cooling ever so slightly as ${n_name} starts to speak. "It was to the conversation, and nothing else. Please don't add anything to that?"

		"Way to spoil my fun."

		"Given it's you, I highly doubt that this will have any affect on that, especially if you put in the effort, ${n_name}."

		"You do have a point."

		"Good. Now, if I could get back to my explanation?"
		${n_name} remains silent.
		*goto l_explain2
	#"Yeah, I wouldn't mind finishing," I say. "Thanks."
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set independent %+10
		*set team_player %-10
		*set d_relationship %+1
		"As you wish. As I said, I have no objection, and you did start this. I can respect someone who wishes to finish what they start, even if it is just a conversation about a Sinibun."

		"Sounds more like ${t_name} than you boss." ${n_name} says.

		"Who do you think I learned it from?" Is ${l_name}'s only answer. ${n_name} doesn't reply.
		With that I nod, then continue speaking.
		*goto sinabun
*label l_explain2

"I believe, though you can correct me if I am wrong that ${mc_they} meant that you are a bubbly and pleasant person to be around. Is that correct?"
I nod.

"Well, I am both of those things!" ${d_name} says, sounding pleased.

"So Sinibun." I say.

"As
*if ((housecoat_l =true) and (mc_name =true))
	${mc_first}
	*goto l_explain3
*else
	${mc_they}
	*goto l_explain3
*label l_explain3
says." ${l_name} says.
*goto sinibun2
*label sinabun

"I meant that your a bubbly and pleasant person to be around, or what I know of you anyway."

"Well, I am, so there!"

"That's why I called you a sinibun." I say with a slight grin.
*goto sinibun2
*label sinibun2

"Where do I get these things?" ${d_name} asks, sounding eager.

"The treats, not the people?" ${n_name} deadpans.

"Yes, the treat. I'm the only Sinibun person you all need!"

"Will help you find one if your so eager about this, though I really couldn't care less about them personally as there not meat."

"Yeah yeah you say that all the time because you only care about 1 thing!-" ${d_name} is cut off by a low angry growl from ${n_name}.

"If no one minds." ${l_name} says. "I believe that I should finish my introductions."
No one responds. With that, ${l_name} starts speaking once more.
*goto forward
*label n_explain

"Some sugary treat or what not." ${n_name} says, "though I don't think ${mc_they} was talking about the treat itself, more you being the treat."

"But but but I want a Sinibun treat now?"

"That's what you meant." ${n_name} says, turning to me. "Yes?" I nod.

"OK, will help you next free day that we get OK? Hell, Rug Rat might want to come with, she likes treats like that anyway."

"Yay!" ${d_name} all but squeals. I smile behind a raised hand while faking a cough.

"Now." ${n_name} says. "If none of you have anything else to say? Going to keep introducing people now."

"You just want to introduce yourself." ${d_name} says. "But I'm thinking about Sinibuns now, so what ever."
Neither of the other 2 speak, and I stay silent. ${n_name} grunts, seeming satisfied, before starting to speak once more.
*goto forward
*label d_sadness

"Is it something I did on the way over?" ${d_name} asks, sounding genuinely sad. "I said I forgave you about the hair, and I was telling the truth! You at least apologized, and even if I hadn't for the event itself, you did, so I forgive you."

"The, hair?" ${n_name} says, voice a growl as it grows quiet, hard, and ever so cold.

"It's been dealt with, ${n_name}." ${d_name} says, tone hardening. "It was more of a problem for ${mc_them} than me honestly. ${mc_they} ran into me while we were walking and got all bent out of shape about it. We got it solved or I thought we did anyway?"

"If you say it's been dealt with," ${n_name} says, voice softening. "Then it's been delt with. If you need help though? I will help."

"It's not you, ${d_name}." I say. "Well, not just you anyway. Just, this situation and all the stuff, and."-I sigh, waving a hand. "A bit overwhelmed I guess?"

"Do you want a hug?"

"${d_name}?" ${l_name} says. "Since ${mc_they} only shook your hand because ${mc_they} had to. Or at least that is what I have seen, I don't think that a hug will help in this case."

"But but but hugs make things better!"

"For you, yes. For ${mc_them}?"

"I get that. Still though, ${mc_they}. You, I mean, look like you would be better off with a nice tight hug."

"If ${mc_they} does not want an embrace." ${t_name} says, voice sharpening ever so slightly. "I do not suggest you give ${mc_them} one."

"Duh? I'm not stupid, just saying!"

"I am aware."

"As you say!"

"It is." ${t_name} says. "As you say."

"That's what I said?"

"As you say."

"Was that another correction, or you just shutting a conversation down like you normally do?"
${t_name} does not reply.
I just sit there, hoping that someone will say something to move this along now.
*goto forward


*label forward
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*temp ask_forgive false
*temp happy_d false
*temp punched_n false
*temp accept_t_help false
*temp accept_l_help false
*temp accept_n_help false
*temp accept_d_help false
*temp no_react_t false
*temp no_react_l false
*temp no_react_n false
*temp no_react_d false

"Hay, ${n_name}?-" ${d_name} starts.

"No, you can not since they are mine." ${n_name} says, now chewing on something. Mentally Looking back, ${n_they} had been doing so for a decent amount of time, at least before the introductions if I don't mis my guess. Granted, it's taking more and more of my focus to stay upright as time goes on so that's not really the highest thing on my list of things I'm concerned about right now.

"But but but it's chocolate!"

"Get your own, these are mine."

"Can?-"

"No, ${mc_they} can't have any either. Or, because that's going to be your next question, take some then give them to you, ${d_name}."

"What about your plans? Won't they go better if you give ${mc_them} some chocolate?"

"You get ${mc_them} chocolate if you want too so dam badly then, these are mine and no one is getting any." ${n_name} snaps, then, voice softening. "Also, do you even know if ${mc_they} likes chocolate?"

"${n_name}." ${l_name} says, voice sharpening. "How many of those have you had today?"

"3." Started after.-" ${n_they} trails off, voice quiet now. "You know."

"Please don't eat any more since You only have a few left and the next shipment will not come for another 2 weeks."
${n_name} growls something crude, but stops chewing.

"We have honored your request for our names." ${t_name} speaks. "Now, we wish the same of you."
*if ((housecoat_t =true) and (mc_name =true))

	"But you already know my name?" I say, turning to ${t_them}. "I told you on the way over here."

	"You are correct. However, it is your name, and thus your place to speak it. If you wish me to do so, I will. However, once again, it is your name."

	"I would like to say my own name?"

	"As I suspected. Now, if you would be so kind, tell us your name."
	*goto mc_name
*elseif ((housecoat_t =true) and (mc_name =false))

	I nod towards ${t_name}. "Fare enough."
	*goto mc_name
*if ((housecoat_l =true) and (mc_name =true))

	"I know your name, yes." ${l_name} says as I open my mouth, turning to ${l_them} as I do. "However, as it is yours, I do not believe it is my place  to be the one to say it unless you wish me to do so?"

	"I want to say my own name?"

	"I thought as much."

	"O OK, that makes sense."

	"For fuck sake, tell us the goddam name already." ${n_name} snaps. "Your giving me a fucking headache."

	"I didn't intend that, ${n_name}." ${l_name} says.

	"I know that, but you are anyway."
	${l_name} doesn't reply.

	"If I say my name, will that help?" I ask.

	"No, but it won't make it any worse." I nod.
	*goto mc_name
*elseif ((housecoat_l =true) and (mc_name =false))

	"As you didn't tell me your name when I inquired earlier." ${l_name} says as ${t_name} goes silent, "I hope that now you know us better, you will be more inclined to do so."

	I nod. The ${l_person} does have a point, and it's not like I can just say no again, right? Anyway, they went through a lot to tell me their names and a bunch of stuff about themselves, granted I didn't really ask for the latter but I am not going to split hairs right now, so I do O them a name, at least.

	"Your right, ${l_name}."

	"Thank you." I nod, smiling slightly. If nothing else, the ${l_person} has been honest with me up till this point, so.
	*goto mc_name
*if ((housecoat_n =true) and (mc_name =true))

	"Don't look at me." ${n_name} says as I turn my head towards ${n_them}. "Well I mean you can't anyway, but you know what I'm getting at. ${t_they} asked you your name not me so You tell us. Although I do remember what it is."

	"I sort of thought you would just tell them?"

	"I keep my mouth shut when I need to. It's not critical information, so I don't see a reason to tell anyone especially since you are perfectly able to do that yourself. Also, I really don't give a shit so there is also that."

	"If it was?" I ask, curious, though I am pretty sure I know the answer.

	"What do you think?"

	"You would say it?"

	"Good, you can make the incredible  leap of logic to figure that out yourself."
	I decide to just continue now.

	"There my team." I hear, softly. "I'm not losing anyone else."
	*goto mc_name
*elseif ((housecoat_n =true) and (mc_name =false))

	"This mean your going to tell us now?" ${n_name} asks as ${t_name} goes silent.

	"Yeah."

	"Well then?" I nod. Kind of walked into that one, so."
	*goto mc_name
*if ((housecoat_d =true) and (mc_name =true))

	"${mc_their} name is ${mc_first}!" ${d_name}  says, triumphantly, then. "What? Why are you all looking at me like I did something wrong? Well apart from you, cause you can't.-"
	*goto d_aftermath
*elseif ((housecoat_d =true) and (mc_name =false))

	"Does this mean I finally get to know your name?" ${d_name} asks as ${t_name} goes silent.

	"I guess?"

	"Good! I kind of feel bad when ever I think of you as 'that ${mc_person} who fell naked out of the sky that one time', you know?"
	I, not quite sure what to think of that, decide to just keep my mouth shut.

	"What?" What did you lot think of ${mc_them} as?" ${d_name} says after a few seconds, sounding defensive.
	*goto mc_name
*label mc_name

"I'm ${mc_first}." I say, deciding to supply just my first name, at least for now.
*goto name3
*label d_aftermath
${d_name} trails off. "OK, that last bit I know I did something wrong."
*choice
	#"I didn't tell you that so you could blab it to everyone, ${d_name}." I say, partly annoyed, partly amused.
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set sarcastic %+10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set charming %+10
		*set intimidating %-10
		"But you were going to tell them?"

		"I was, but that doesn't mean you can just shout it out especially since it's my name. I wouldn't do the same thing to you if our places were swapped."

		"Shout it out?" ${d_name} laughs.

		"Don't, ${d_name}." ${n_name} says. "Your the one being yelled at here, don't turn this on me."

		"I'm not getting yelled at!"

		"Don't turn this on me. Also, fine, your getting strongly admonished, then."

		"So do you want to tell them, or?" ${d_name} says, turning back to me.

		"Well it's sort of too late now isn't it?" I grouse then sigh.

		"OK then?"
		I don't reply.
		*goto d_aftermath2
	#"That." I say, slowly turning on the ${d_person}, "was not yours to say."
		*set intimidating %+10
		*set charming %-10
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set d_relationship %-3
		"But you were going to tell?-" ${d_name} starts before I raise a hand in a cutting motion across my throat. A bit much, but I want to talk and hand-gestures are fun. Anyway, ${d_name} telling them all has annoyed me.

		"Weather or not I was going to, you, don't, do, that." Am I understood?" I speak calmly into the silence.

		"OK, OK, I'm sorry!"

		"Too late for that now, ${d_name}." I say, although I do lean back a bit. "Don't do it again."

		"If I knew you were going to go off the dam handle I wouldn't have done it the first time." ${d_name} mutters. I scowl, but otherwise remain silent. It's done now. ${d_name} knows not to do it again. As far as I am concerned, this is now over.
		*goto d_aftermath2
	#"${d_name}." I say, voice cold, tone flat.
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set intimidating %+10
		*set charming %-10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		"What, you were going to tell them anyway?"

		"If we swapped places." I say, voice and tone unchanged. "Would you really want me yelling out your name to everyone?"

		"I could go down an interesting path with that, but I'm not because I'm a good person! Also, yes because I trust them."

		"Good ${d_name}." ${n_name} deadpans. "Fucking with the new people is my job, and I won't have any competition thankyou very much. I already got the little blue guy playing medic, so."

		"If you did not? If you say, showed up here with no idea where you were, what was going on, or who the people around you were?" I continue, ignoring ${n_name}.

		"I guess not?"

		"Good, now think how I feel, ${d_name}."

		"Sorry?" ${d_name} sounds sad now.

		I sigh. "I was going to tell them anyway, guess it's out of the way now, but still."

		"Yes!" I just softly sigh, smirk pulling at my lips. I can't stay angry at this ${d_person} it seems, and ${d_they} was just trying to help so.

		"Uhm, do you want to tell them, now?"

		"You already did."

		"I said I was sorry!"

		I wave a hand. "Sort of a bit late now, but yeah what ever, you were just trying to help so." I shrug.

		"Thanks?"

		"Just, when I tell you something in future, please don't blurt it out to everyone?"

		"OK, if it's not team-related anyway. If it is, no promises." I nod.

		"That is acceptable to me."
		*goto name2
	#"There you go!" I say with a grin.
		*set d_relationship %+3
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set friend_d +2
		*set happy_d true
		"Wait, what? We didn't plan? O." ${d_name} sputters.

		"So?"

		"Your good with that?"

		"Yeah." I shrug. "Was going to tell them anyway, so you just did my job for me."

		"OK then, thanks! So do you want to tell them or?"

		"Nah, you seem to have done a pretty good job."

		"Good!"
		*goto name3
*label d_aftermath2

"Well." I say, scowling at ${d_name}. "Since ${d_name} kind of blew the top off that one, yeah, I'm ${mc_first}."
*goto name3
*label name2

"I'm ${mc_first}." I say.
*goto name3
*label name3
*page_break
"It is a pleasure to meet you
*if (housecoat_l) =true
	once again,
	*goto names
*else
	*goto names
*label names
${mc_first}." ${l_name} says, voice warm as ever.

"Hello, ${mc_first}, it's good to meet you!" ${d_name} trills.
*if (d_happy) =false

	Then, voice sobering. "Also, sorry about, you know?"

	"It's.-" I sigh. "It's done now."

	"Still."
	I nod.
	*goto names2
*else
	*goto names2
*label names2

"Thankyou for divulging your name to us." ${t_name} says.
*if (housecoat_t) =true
	"Regardless if I knew your name beforehand. As it is your name, it is your write to tell to whom, and when, you wish."

	"Also it's not team-related, right?"

	"As you say."
	I nod.
	*goto names3
*else
	*goto names3
*label names3

"Good, now we have your name. Not that I honestly care, but you know." ${n_name} says. "Lots of interesting things I can do with a name, so."

"I bet you are, I bet you are!" ${d_name} says, glee obvious in ${d_their} voice.

"${mc_their} choice if I do anything with it, and you dam well know that, ${d_name}." ${n_name} growls before sighing.

"I do, but ${mc_they} doesn't."

"Well, guess-"

"No no," ${d_name} says, cutting ${n_name} off. "Your going to convince ${mc_them} yourself, don't turn this on me, I'm not getting roped into your plans again!"

"Fine by me, doing it myself is more fun anyway."

"Did you just reverse psychology me?" ${n_name} doesn't reply.

"${n_they} reverse psychologized me, and I thought we were friends!"

"We are. I let you throw fireballs at me, don't I? What other friend would do that?"

"That mean you will do my reports for the next week?"

"Yeah, no."
${d_name} just laughs, getting a growl of 1 part annoyance and 1 part amusement in reply.
*goto names4
*label names4

"To return to our previous topic." ${t_name} says.  "How did you arrive here."

I blink, before shaking my head to clear the stupid fog then reply.
"No idea. If I did, I would have tried to get home by now, trust me. Stuff I want to do." I grimace.

"Considering the condition we found you in on arrival, that may not be an advisable desire on your part."

"Can we agree to disagree?"

"We can, yes. This is a conversation between  equals, more or less, and not orders given and obeyed. As such, there is room for differing choice and action." I nod before my mind turns to something much more important.
*page_break
"Do any of you have any food?"

"I have some rations, but they taste like sawdust." ${d_name} says.

"They edible?"

"Yeah, but they really do taste like sawdust. I mean, they really do, taste like sawdust."

"Then yes please?"
There is a slap of plastic on wood. I reach out, grabbing what turns out to be a pack of crackers, and, shrugging as food is food after all, rip off the plastic and shovel the hole thing into my mouth, swallowing it after chewing for about 15 seconds. Deciding, not that I can really go back and change it now, that I will worry about decorum later as right now I am really really really hungry, before turning my attention back to the conversation while wondering how I can get a bunch more of the nice Sawdust crackers.

"Do you have like 50 more packs of these things?"

"You actually want more of them? I did tell you they taste like sawdust, right? Also, next time you do that, could I get a picture?"

"Feels like I have not eaten or drank in like a month, ${d_name}. It's edible, so yes. Also, why?"
*if (birdy) =true
	Then, as my mind fixes on another fact.

	"Also ${n_name}, didn't you say you had crackers as well?"

	"Yeah, though only because I wanted you to curse at people for me while I walked around with you on my shoulder, though probably wouldn't work since, well. Your not actually less than 2 feet tall."

	"So no crackers?"

	"Sort-of? Also to answer your next question, would have to run and grab them."
	I slump a little before turning my attention back to the other conversation. Before the birdy stuff, at least.
	*goto conversation2
*else
	*goto conversation2
*label conversation2

"So can I can upload with a fancy title so people will like me?"

"Food? Maybee. No food? No." I grunt, wiping my lips with a hand. Yes, it's not the best but I'm really, really really really really hungry right now, and getting more angry about that fact by the second so. Deal!

"That is physically impossible for a human." ${t_name} says. "You would have long died from dehydration if that were the case."

"Don't you think I know that?" I snap, anger building. "Especially since I distinctly remember eating a huge meal yesterday, how long have I been here anyway?"

"Ruffly 16 hours. However I can provide a more  exact measurement if you desire."

"No, I don't, thankyou very much.

"As you say."

"So as I was saying, I'm cold, really really thirsty, really really tired and hangry as all hell so if I could get a bunch more of those cracker things I would really appreciate it OK?"

"Hang'ry." ${t_name} says, slowly. "What is this, hang'ry you speak of?"
*page_break
*goto hangry
*label hangry
"Hangry? Is that what you mean?"

"That is what I said, yes. Now, what is this, Hang'ry?"

"No, it's, hangry."

"That is what I said, now, what is it?"

"No, you said, hang'ry. It's, hangry."

"I said, hang'ry." ${t_name} snaps. "I have been speaking English for far longer than you have been alive. Do not insult my ability to speak it correctly. It is, Hang'ry. Now, explain this concept to me."

"${t_name}?" ${l_name} speaks. "Actually, you are pronouncing it incorrectly."

"Explain your reasoning." ${t_name} says, all anger now gone from ${t_their} voice.

"Hangry. You are pronouncing it as, hang'ry."

"That still gives me no notion as to what it is."

"When your really hungry, so you get angry because your really really hungry." I supply.

"Hunger does not lead to anger." ${t_name} says. "Fear leads to anger, which leads, if harbored long enough, to hate."

"Well." I say, growing more annoyed. "I am, and I'm sorry if I can't explain it, but it's really really annoying and this is all starting to really piss me off. Also pretty sure I'm going to fall over in the next 10 minutes, so I'm sorry if the fact I would like food overshadows anything you might want to ask me right now, OK?"

"As you say."
I just nod.

"Now, to return to the topic at hand. You are angry because you have not eaten, correct?"

"Hangry? Yeah, that's about right." I say, focusing to bring my temper under control. If nothing else, as far as I know none of this is ${t_name}'s, or any of the other's fault, so shouldn't be projecting onto them.

"As such. Food will assist you in this, is that correct?"

"Yes."

"In that case. If anyone has food, I ask that you say so now. This is a request, not an order, however."

"I have more rations, but would have to run and grab them." ${d_name} says. "They really do taste like sawdust, but if ${mc_first} doesn't mind, or care, well. I don't actually want to eat them so ${mc_they}-." ${d_name} cuts ${d_theirself} off before turning to face me. "I mean you, can have the lot."

"Do so." ${t_name} says.

"You don't?-"

"Hangry." ${n_name} grunts. "Trust me, ${mc_they} doesn't give a shit on the taste as long as it's edible. Also no, I don't have any Human food. Some raw meet, but would have to cook it, and like hell am I doing that right now."
*if (birdy) =true

	"What about that hole thing about a parrot?

	"What about it?"

	"You indicated that you had crackers to spare." ${t_name} says.

	"O yeah, right. Forgot about those.

	"Do you want to go get them?" ${l_name} asks.

	"Yeah, but not right now. Let's finish this up then I'll go run grab something."

	"As you say." ${t_name} says. ${n_name} doesn't reply.

	*goto conversation3
*else
	*goto conversation3
*label conversation3
"O yeah, hangry! I like that word, going to use it now!" ${d_name} says, glee evident in ${d_their} voice.

"O, fuck me." ${n_name} growls. "I am going to have to deal with this shit now aren’t I?"

"That." ${t_name} says, "is biologically impossible for you to succeed in. Also. In front of the Seeker, watch your vocabulary."

"I wasn't being literal, dam it. Just, forget I said anything." ${n_name} mutters before. "What do you mean watch my language? Were all adults, and the hell does being a Seeker have to do with cursing?"

"If that is your wish? I will do so. However in answer to your second question, it is not the language that I wish curbed, only the possible hints between."

"O, that's fare. I would never do it, but I can see your point."

"As you say."
*if (thank_housecoat) =false
*goto thank_housecoat
*else
	*goto thought_experiment
*label thank_housecoat

With that, I decide it's a good time to find out who gave me this housecoat since no one seems to be angry with me right now, and thank them for doing so. Also, I am not sure if I like the way this conversation is going and wouldn't mind changing it before, someone else gets angry at me or something. Almost subconsciously, my fingers brush across my throat.

"Thanks to." I gesture at my housecoat with a hand, "who ever gave me this? It was nice of them, you know?-" I trail off with a shrug, not really sure what else to say.
*if (housecoat_t) =true
	*goto thank_t_housecoat
*elseif (housecoat_l) =true
	*goto thank_l_housecoat
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
	*goto thank_n_housecoat
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	*goto thank_d_housecoat
*label thank_t_housecoat

"Your thanks is unnecessary." ${t_name} says. "You required a garment, and as I possessed such I provided you with what you required. No more, no less. I would do the same for anyone else who was in your place, as custom demands."

"You gave me the housecoat?" I nod to my current attire just to make sure.

"Yes. However, as stated previously, I do not need nor wish your thanks. Now, I consider this conversation closed. As such, do not attempt to re-open it.
*if ((mc_height="tall")or(mc_height="very tall"))
	Especially as,-"

	${d_name}'s muffled giggling stops ${t_name}'s words in their tracks.

	"Explain yourself." ${t_name} says, sounding slightly miffed, at least to me anyway.

	"${mc_first}? I just realized that you look like someone tried to shrink-rap you in ${t_name}'s clothes, and it's hilarious. Almost as much as that one time ${t_name} had to wear that dr.-" ${d_name}'s words are cut off by ${d_them} starting to full- on cackle.

	"We," ${t_name} says, voice tight, "do not speak of that, ever, ${d_name}."
	This just causes ${d_name} to laugh harder before I hear a loud thud as I assume by the altered position of ${d_name}'s voice, the ${d_person} falls out of ${d_their} chair while still cackling.
	*if (mc_height) ="very tall"

		"I don't mean to be rude." ${l_name} says. "However, I hope that you are not going to continue with the towel tied to the bottom of the robe? I would rather you not take that out of the facility without a good reason, and using it to accent your housecoat doesn't count. If it was yours this would not be a concern. However, as it isn't.-"

		"Right now I sort of have to?" I say. "The thing ends just like," I gesture to the hem of the housecoat with a hand. "Not to be rude, but well. It stops just below my hips so." I wave a hand. "What else am I supposed to well, do?"

		"Ah, I see now." ${l_name} responds, sounding almost sheepish?
		*goto t_mortifide
	*else
		*goto t_mortifide
*else
	*goto thank_t2
*label t_mortifide

"You mean when you had to wear-" ${n_name} starts before.

"Enough." ${t_name} snaps as a heavy thud shakes the table causing me to throw myself  response with such force my chair totters before a small firm hand grips my arm, the chair returns to it's 4 legs with a heavy thump moments later.

"Way to scare the newbie, boss." ${n_name} says. "Thought we weren’t trying to do that anymore?"

"It was not my intention to scare ${mc_them}." ${t_name} says, voice softening before returning to normal. "My intention, was to achieve your collective focus, of which I have succeeded."

"I knew that."

"As you say."
${n_name} doesn't reply.
*goto thank_t2
*label thank_t2
*if ((mc_height ="very tall") or (mc_height ="tall"))

	"As you have stated, the garment needs adjustment. As such, I will adjust it to better fit you." ${t_name} says. "${l_name}, would you be so kind?"

	"I would be happy to assist, yes."

	"Is that because you actually care, or because you don't want ${mc_them} snaffling one of your precious towels?" ${n_name} asks.

	"You should know me well enough by now to be able to answer that without having to ask me, ${n_name}." ${n_name} doesn't reply.
	*goto thank_t3
*else
	*goto thank_t3
*label thank_t3
*if ((mc_height ="short") or (mc_height ="average"))
	the garment fits well enough; however, it could use  adjustment none the less. As such, I will see it done."
	*goto thank_t4
*elseif (mc_height ="very short")
	the garment fits well, although I do see some  things that could be altered to better suit. As such, I will see it done."
	*goto thank_t4
*else
	"The garment is too small. As such, I will insure it is altered to better suit."
	*goto thank_t4
*label thank_t4

"Thanks?" I say.

"As you say." Is all ${t_name} says.
*goto thought_experiment
*label thank_l_housecoat

"You don't need to thank me, ${mc_first}." ${l_name} says  before a hand touches my arm before abruptly vanishing. "You needed something, so I gave you something. It was no trouble on my part. Besides," ${l_their} voice grows quiet now, tone hardening and sharpening to a flensing edge, "I was not going to leave you with nothing when I had the ability to give you something. That would have been,-"
*page_break 3 seconds of silence later.
"that would have been unnecessarily cruel." ${l_they} finishes before ${l_their} voice returns to normal.

"And that is something that I will never do."
I nod, unnerved by the intensity in the ${l_person}'s voice. Had I done something wrong to piss ${l_them}-?

"It was nothing you did, ${mc_first}." ${l_name} says as a large hand grips my arm, stopping my racing thoughts. "I can promise you that." I nod, relaxing ever so slightly. The hand vanishes.

"Thank you." ${l_name} says, voice softening. I nod as I am unsure of what, or even weather or not to, reply.
*goto thought_experiment
*label thank_n_housecoat

"Didn't do it for you." ${n_name} grunts. Then after a pause. "Not totally, anyway."

"Why did you do it then?" I ask, probably falling into some sort of trap but curious none the less, and frankly too tired, hungry, thirsty and cold to really care right now anyway.

"My plans involving you require that you be well-disposed towards me, or as much as you can given, well." ${n_name} says. "Anyway, if I didn't give you something, ${l_name}, ${d_name} or ${t_name} would have done it in that order. Also I get a nice view out of it till you change into something else, so there's that."

"OK then?"

"${mc_they} is a Seeker." ${t_name} says. "As that is the case, I doubt that your plans will work as stated."

"You think I care about something like that? Just makes this more of a challenge unless your ordering me to not, boss."

"Currently, ${mc_they} is not a.-" ${t_name} cuts ${t_theirself} off.

"You, are currently not a team risk." ${t_name} continues as ${t_they} turns to me, turning away on the next words. "In that light, I se no reason to order you to desist, ${n_name}. I know you. If ${mc_they} asks you to desist, you will desist."

"Good, now kindly stop telling me stuff I already know and butt out of my private business won't you? I don't stick my knows into yours, so."

"As you say." ${n_name} doesn't reply.
*goto thought_experiment
*label thank_d_housecoat

"It's fine, ${mc_first}." ${d_name} says, voice warm although there is something hard and unyielding beneath the surface.

"In the cold darkness of the outer void, when all we have is each other and the light we bring with us, when you find someone without a suit, you give them a suit. When you find someone in need, you help them. No exceptions, no excuses, no hesitation. To do otherwise is death, and  I'm keeping that part of me, thankyou very much. That instinct." ${d_their} voice returns to normal now. "Anyway, if I hadn't done what I did, ${l_name} being ${l_their} normal cuddly helpful self would have given you something, or ${n_name}, being so cuddly, or even ${t_name}, who is really a nice person under that storm cloud of a shadow. I also needed someone to test the suit on and since there was only like a 20 percent chance it would explode? It all worked out so."
*page_break
"What?" ${d_name} says, saving me from trying to figure out how to react to that last bit. "Stop looking at me like I put the ${mc_person} in a ticking time bomb. I ran the numbers 4 times and it will be fine. Anyway, there is an eject lever on it somewhere. What do you think I am to not put an eject lever on the thing if I am not sure it won't, explode?"
*choice
	#"Well." I say with a smile. "Thanks anyway, ${d_name}."
		*set easyGoing %+12
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set d_relationship %+5
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set genuine %+10
		*set sarcastic %-10
		*set friend_d +3
		"Like I said there was no other option for me, but thanks for thanking me anyway!"
		I nod, still smiling.

		"You did get the part where it might have exploded right?" ${n_name} asks.

		"I'm going to die eventually." I say, shrugging. "Least I will die warm, right?"

		"${n_name}?" ${d_name} says. "If you even think of commenting on that I am going to take all your best pictures, put them in a barrel, and burn them while you watch. OK?"

		"I wasn't going to say anything. Anyway, you can't get to them, there trapped."

		"Good. Most of your pictures have me in them and I am pretty sure I did a bunch of them as well, and don't much like destroying good work."

		"Where you could here me, anyway." ${n_name} stage-whispers. ${d_name} just laughs.
		*goto thought_experiment
	#I turn, nodding to ${d_name} in silent gratitude.
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set d_relationship %+3
		*set easyGoing %+12
		*set stubborn %-12
		*set stoic %+10
		*set friendly %-10
		*set friend_d +2
		I get a pat on the arm as my only reply. Mentally shrugging, as that's quite fine as far as I am concerned, I continue.
		*goto thought_experiment
	#"You put me in something that had a chance of exploding?" I deadpan. "That's not very nice?"
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set d_relationship -1
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		*set sarcastic %+10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set intimidating %+10
		*set charming %-10
		"Only a little chance? I ran the numbers!"

		"Still. Considering I just fell out of the sky and all?"

		"It's fine now, if it was going to explode and melt you down into a fine slurry it would have done it within the first hour or 2."

		"OK then."

		"Your OK with the hole thing?"

		I shrug. "I'm not dead, and you did give me food, so kind of? Also kind of too tired/hungry/thirsty to really care about much of anything right now, so that helps. Probably would if I wasn't, but since I am, well."

		"Well, OK then!"

		"Just don't do it again."

		"OK, next time I give you something I will make sure it won't explode."
		I nod.
		*goto thought_experiment
	#"You put me in something that has a chance to explode?" I yelp, franticly pulling at the garment to try and get it off me before, it decides to explode.
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set d_relationship -5
		*set impulsive %+12
		*set cautious %-12
		*set intimidating %+10
		*set charming %-10
		"It won't now? I ran the numbers."

		"It might have, and that's not even the point! I don't want to die where ever the hell here is! I want to die when I'm old, in my bed, with my family, none of which I am now!"

		"So what was I going to do, nothing? It was the best I had!" ${d_name} snaps as the side of my face facing ${d_them} starts growing hot.

		"You are smoking again." ${t_name} says. "As you have requested, I would suggest that you desist."

		"${mc_they} is yelling at me!"

		"You did say that the garment that ${mc_they} is currently wearing has a chance to explode." ${l_name} says.

		"It won't now? It would have if it was going to an hour after ${mc_they} fell asleep. Also, stop pulling on that, I spent a bunch of time on it and your not even doing anything." ${d_name} snaps this last at me before ${d_their} hand closes on my wrist, ruffly jerking my hand away from where I am now trying to rip the thing down the front and getting nowhere.

		"You put me in something that might have exploded!" I exclaim before slumping back in my chair, too tired, hungry and thirsty as well as so, so cold to muster the energy to be angry anymore.

		"What did you expect me to do?"
		I don't reply.

		"Next time I won't give you anything then, see how you like that when you die of hypothermia." ${d_name} snaps, letting go of my wrist with a disgusted noise.

		*set l_relationship %+3
		"I'm not arguing this anymore." I grunt before slumping further down in my chair. ${d_name} doesn't reply.

		"Was trying to find that eject lever you were talking about."

		"It's on the side near your left hand." I grunt, though don't reach for it. The thing if nothing else is warm and I'm cold enough as it is right now.
		*goto thought_experiment
	#"Well," I say with a grin. "It's a nice timebomb, I will give you that."
		*set sarcastic %+10
		*set genuine %-10
		*set charming %+10
		*set intimidating %-10
		*set d_relationship %+3
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set friend_d +1
		"It's not going to explode now, ${mc_first}." ${d_name} says, voice softening. "It would have done it if it was going to by now."

		"Still, if it did at least I would have died warm?"

		"I believe," ${t_name} deadpans, "that ${mc_they} is being sarcastic."

		"As someone who literally has to get sarcasm training from me, do you really think your the best person to say what is and what isn't sarcasm?" ${d_name} asks.

		"I am observant."

		"It doesn't matter how good you are if you don't know what your looking at, boss. You taught me that."

		"As you say."

		"Well." ${d_name} continues, turning back to me. "I'm happy your taking that so well?" I shrug, then nod, before my lips quirk.

		"Fine, ${t_name}." ${d_name} says. "You did get that, so no homework today."
		${t_name} does not reply.
		*goto thought_experiment
*label thought_experiment
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*page_break
*goto bang
*label bang
*gosub_scene highest_calc

"So, can I have some more?-" I start, now fully focused on eating a lot of things, before another voice from the doorway cuts me off.

"Is this,-"

"Are you alright?" ${l_name} asks after the silence from the woman trailing off starts to stretch.

"Yeah, I don't think your supposed to be quite that pale, boss." ${d_name} says.

"Don't eat so much pizza and you won't look like that anymore, mam." ${n_name} says. "Granted that's mostly cause I want to eat more myself, but still. Too much of that's bad for you, you know?"

"Please explain your actions for this." ${t_name} says. "If you need assistance, it shall be rendered to you."

"When you said that you had a guest." The new woman says, voice quiet, flat and ice cold. "You did not tell me that it was ${mc_fullname}."

"That is ${mc_their} full name, yes?"

"Yes, ${t_name}."

"How?" I ask, turning my attention to this newcomer.

"${mc_first}." The woman says. "I don't know how you got here, and right now I don't care. Were going home, and were going home now. Get up, I will guide you and explain everything as we go. I'm not having IVY jump down my throat because I got her kid in neck-deep. The hell didn't Valkyrie say something? It's  not like the ${n_person} to stay quiet through something like this after all."

"What now? Who's Ivy, and explain what, exactly? I just showed up here and figure I've got about a minute before I pass out."

"Get up!" This ${j_name} snaps, now right in my face as she grabs my left arm and starts to tug. "I don't have the time or patience to answer questions right now. Ask when we get you out of here. Also, if you pass out I'll just carry you. I'm old, not dead after all."

"Boss?-" ${d_name} starts before trailing off.

I yelp, tugging my arm back out of reflex as my head automatically turns towards
*if (highest_relationship ="t_relationship")
	${t_name},
	*goto bang2
*if (highest_relationship ="l_relationship")
	${l_name},
	*goto bang2
*if (highest_relationship ="n_relationship")
	${n_name},
	*goto bang2
*if (highest_relationship ="d_relationship")
	${d_name},
	*goto bang2
*label bang2
in the hope that ${t_they} can please tell me what the hell is going on now? 'Sometimes.' I reflect. 'Like right now, I really hate being blind.'

"Come on, ${mc_first}." The woman growls,, tugging harder. "We can talk about Aishling later, but right now we really really need to go. If your not going to listen to me, listen to Valkyrie at least. Has ${t_they} ever steered you wrong? Ever?"

"${j_name}, Could you please explain yourself?" ${l_name} says. "I would also recommend that you take several steps back if you could?"
The woman, who ever she is takes 2 steps away, letting go of my arm.

"What is going on, ${j_name}?" ${l_name} asks. "Do you know ${mc_them}?"

"Your arm." ${j_name} snaps before a ruff hand grabs my left forearm once again, now twisting it over and forward. Seemingly ignoring ${l_name} in the process.
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*if (highest_relationship ="d_relationship")

	"${j_name}?" ${d_name} says from beside me, an edge in ${d_their} normally chipper voice.
	"What are you trying to get out of this?"
	*goto bloodwatch3
*if (highest_relationship ="n_relationship")

	"If you break ${mc_their} arm," ${n_name} growls, "I'm going to be annoyed, mam. This kind of takes work, which your currently fucking up. So if you could cut it out? That would be nice."
	*goto bloodwatch3
*if (highest_relationship ="l_relationship")

	"${j_name}." ${l_name} says, voice next to me. "I believe there are better ways of doing that than just grabbing ${mc_them}. This is not going to go well, mam."
	*goto bloodwatch3
*if (highest_relationship ="t_relationship")

	"You will explain your actions, handler or no." ${t_name} says, voice right next to me and sounding thoroughly annoyed. "We have just spent time and effort to get ${mc_them} to not desire to strike any of us, and I will know why you are undoing our efforts."
	*goto bloodwatch3
*label bloodwatch3

${j_name}, if that's who the hand belongs to, ignores the ${t_person}'s objections. so I decide to do something, not that I was just going to let someone else drag me out of what ever the hell this is anyway, but still nice to know at least 1 person actually gives a shit about me in this mad day of mine.
*choice
	#After a second to calculate the ruff distance and angle, I relax my trapped arm, pulling it a little towards me so when this Julia adjusts, stepping just that little bit forward, I, in 1 fluid movement, plant my free fist directly into the woman's jaw with significant force and a satisfying crunch of bone.
		*set j_punched true
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set j_relationship -3
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*goto j_punched
	#"What are you doing?" I snap, tugging, though more to get this ${j_name}'s attention than anything else. "What the hell do you want with my arm? Also, the hell is Aishling?"
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		"Shut up and let me do my job, ${mc_first}." The woman snaps, continuing to twist my arm. "Just need to look at that brand on your wrist. Hell, ask Valkyrie, ${n_they} will tell you the same thing."

		"What the hell?" I say. "Who's that, and what the hell? This hole day has been fucked, and now your doing this? What's wrong with you? What's wrong with this year?"

		"Ask the voice in your head, kid. Now, shut up and let me do my job while I figure out how the hell you got here and get you home before someone decides to rip my fucking head off or cut off my cookie ration."
		Deciding I am not going to get anything out of this woman, and since my efforts to get my arm free aren’t doing anything, I decide to wait, at least for now. Need more information, especially if this woman turns out to be crazy or something, as I don't need that today after everything else.
		*goto conscious
	#I go limp, muscles going slack as this woman continues twisting my limb. I will wait, at least for now. I will watch till I find an opportunity to do something, or am forced to do something.
		*set perception +10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set j_relationship %+3
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		The woman does not seem to notice my knew strategy.
		*goto conscious
	#I rack my brains to see if there is any tech around here I can use to get out of this, even if it's just to bash the woman over the head with. Does that count as a techy solution?
		*set tech +10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set j_relationship %+10
		*set reserved %+10
		*set expressive %-10
		Situations flicker through my head, but since I don't have even a phone, I can't really think of anything to do. By the time I realize this, this ${j_name} has already twisted my arm, so I, since if she wants to do something to me, currently I'm screwed, wait. At least for now. "First thing I do when I get out of here." I think, "is going to get a nice big fat phone to bash people who grab me with, probably."
		*goto conscious
*label j_punched
*page_break "Not quite, buddy."
My fist hits empty air as I feel a hand chop across my throat before something smashes into my jaw, the last thing I feel before the darkness claims me being the back of my head bouncing painfully off the back of the hard wooden chair as an impact smashes into my head, along with a low, satisfied laugh from this ${j_name} woman.
*goto ironclad
*label ironclad
*page_break ---The Watcher---
${j_name} steps back, feral grin twisting into a grimace as her eyes widen in fear Before
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*if (highest_relationship ="t_relationship")
	${t_name} moves forward, swiftly checking the now thoroughly unconscious ${mc_first}, face expressionless. "That was unnecessary." Is all the ${t_person} says before nodding and returning to ${t_their} place, ${j_name} moving back to inspect the ${mc_person} as ${t_they} does so.
	*goto unconscious
*if (highest_relationship ="l_relationship")
	${l_name}, brows knitted in a frown moves forward, ${j_name} moving out of the way as ${l_name} swiftly checks ${mc_first}'s now limp form, tisking quietly as ${l_they} does before nodding and stepping away, ${j_name} taking ${l_their} place.

	"Apart from a headache, ${mc_they} should be fine." ${l_name} says, frown still in place. "Should be waking up in about 10 seconds."
	${j_name} nods.
	*goto unconscious

*if (highest_relationship ="n_relationship")
	${n_name}, scowling, starts to move. "If people keep knocking ${mc_them} out," ${n_they} growls as ${j_name} moves out of ${n_their} way, "This is going to take for ever." Then, putting a hand on the unconscious ${mc_person}'s head. "This isn't something quick you know? This takes effort, skill and patience. Like I said before, I won't have you people fucking it up. Only one who can do that is ${mc_them}."

	"Considering what you did?" ${d_name} says, "You can't really point fingers, ${n_name}."

	"I fixed it, didn't I?" ${n_name} snarls, glaring daggers at the other ${d_person}, ${d_name} flinching away in response.

	"Fuck, didn't,-" ${n_name} growls, face softening before. "Sorry, ${d_familiel}." With that, ${n_they} spins away with a grimace. "Will be fine." Is all ${n_they} says as ${n_they} returns to ${n_their} previous spot. "Going to have a wicked headache, but don't think that's just from the punch. Also wasn't kidding about conking out, and I would say the estimation was spot on."
	*goto unconscious


*if (highest_relationship ="d_relationship")
	${d_name}, glaring, strides forward, ${j_name} quickly moving out of the way before ${d_their} head flaring into cheerful flames as, muttering to ${d_theirself} about void-sickness, concussions and the fuck people were doing to people who just wanted to know what the hell was going on, ${d_name} starts to briskly examine the limp form of ${mc_first}, eyes swiftly sweeping the ${mc_person} from head to tow before pulling out a long slender rod and running it up and down, nodding  once, and returning to ${d_their} prier position with a grunt, stowing the rod somewhere as ${d_they} does, head still on fire.

	"Please put your head out." ${j_name} says, nodding towards ${d_name}'s still cheerfully burning head, face shrouded in smoke. ${d_name}'s head promptly extinguishes itself, smoak filtering off.

	"Why did you have to punch ${mc_them}?"

	"${mc_they} started it, and if I am correct, we have a hell of a lot more to worry about than this, ${d_name}."
	${d_name} doesn't reply, though ${d_their} scowl doesn't change.
	*goto unconscious
*label unconscious

With that, ${j_name} twists ${mc_first}'s left arm over and pulls back the sleeve of the garment before blinking as nothing but skin is revealed beneath.

She pokes the forearm, finger running up and down in a 30 CM strip near the wrist before blinks once more as ${j_their} expression smooths to nothing. With that, she drops the arm which flops left, hand landing on a minifridge, the Watcher catching the small spike of the ${mc_person}'s internal systems at the contact before rubbing her face and moving away.
*goto instructions
*label conscious

The strange woman twists my arm palm up before pulling back the sleeve of my housecoat and poking at my wrist.

"Where is it?" She mutters, poking harder before running the finger in a 20 CM, give or take strip near the base of my wrist before poking my arm again. Did I mention that that's getting really annoying really quick?

"Where is, what." ${l_name} asks.

"The mark that is on ${mc_their} wrist." ${j_name} snaps, tone both annoyed and to me at least, really, really scared? The hell can make this woman scared? I think, then. What ever it is, I really don't want to meet it in person, thank you very much. Or even get noticed by it for that matter. I have enough to worry about without that right now.

"I do not see a mark, ${j_familiel}." A deep voice near the door rumbles. "Perhaps you are mistaken?"
${j_name} doesn't reply, although she does let go of my arm. Hopefully for good this time.

"OK." I ask, not sure weather to be pissed off, scared, or just really annoyed. "Can someone tell me what the hell is going on now?" 
*goto instructions2
*label instructions

"Move." The Tal, ${z_height}, with ${z_skincolor} skin and ${z_eyecolor} eyes rumbles as he moves with a speed that anyone  who was not familiar with Tal military training would think impossible given his bulk, gently but firmly pushing the warrior aside as he goes towards ${mc_first} before putting 1 huge blue hand on the still thoroughly unconscious ${mc_person}'s forehead.

"Unconscious. Jaw is not broken. The hell did you lot do to ${mc_them}? Looks like ${mc_they} has been through at least 2 wars." The man grunts, now burning ${z_eyecolor} eyes flicking over the ${mc_person}. "Also you were spot on, ${n_name}."
${n_name} just grunts.

"However, as you can also see that fact." ${z_name} continues, voice now a low rumbling growl the equal of any of ${n_name}'s. "someone will explain to me why ${mc_they} was not   immediately taken to medical after arrival, now if you please."

"We did-." ${t_name} starts before ${j_name} raises a hand, cutting ${t_them} off.

"We did nothing, ${z_name}." ${l_name} says, backed up by the nods of the other 3. ${z_name} grunts before gesturing for the ${l_person} to continue.
*if (housecoat_t) =true

	"${mc_their} condition was worse when ${mc_they} arrived." ${t_name} says. "If I suspected that ${mc_their} condition would degrade, I would have taken ${mc_them} to medical myself, as I indicated previously. However, it did not. I infused ${mc_them} with shadow as to insure ${mc_they} would recover, as we needed questions answered."
	${z_name} nods.
	*goto when
*elseif (housecoat_l) =true

	"It was worse," ${l_name} continues at a glance from ${t_name}, "when ${mc_first} first arrived. I did manage to get some water into ${mc_their} system, but."- ${l_name}'s jaw tightens into a hard line. ${z_name} nods, hard face softening slightly.
	*goto when
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true

	"Was worse earlier." ${n_name} grunts. "Managed to pump some energy into the ${mc_person}, Hurt like fuck all, but it helped. Also," ${n_their} eyes sweep over the ${mc_person}, thin figure-hugging garment from head to toe, "I got a nice view into the bargain, and that's always a nice bonus." ${n_they} smirks, eyes flicking away before ${n_their} face twist into a scowl, eyes hardening.

	${z_name} scowls, but makes no other outward sign of emotion.

	"Better not fucking die." ${n_name} mutters. "Doesn't deserve that."
	*goto when
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true

	"It was worse before." ${d_name} says while glaring at ${z_name}, hardening eyes turning a sullen red as smoke starts billowing out of ${d_their} mouth. "The survival suit ${mc_they} is wearing and the fact that I had to pump a lot of fire into ${mc_them} helped, but ${mc_they} still doesn't look good as you can se." ${z_name} grunts before opening his mouth, then closing  it once more before just nodding at ${d_name}.

	"Thank you."
	${d_name} doesn't reply, although ${d_their} eyes soften, all-be it only fractionally.
	*goto when
*label when

"The reason why ${mc_they} was not taken to medical immediately after arrival, and the one who had the final say on that decision." ${z_name} rumbles, face hardening once again. "I will have my answers, please."

"We had questions that required answering." ${t_name} replies. "Besides,-"

"No sign of degradation." ${n_name} interrupts. "What ever happened, it's done and won't be happening again."

"No degradation." ${z_name} agrees, scowling. "However, ${mc_they} will go to medical now. No more delays, am I understood?" The group nods, even ${d_name} who still glares at the large man.

"It was on my order." ${t_name} says. ${z_name} nods.

"${t_name}, we will have words about your conduct in this matter. ${j_familiel}, please sit in if you would?"
${j_name} and ${t_name} both nod at ${z_name} who nods back before ${z_name} starts sniffing the air, face going hard, eyes starting to glow.
*goto instructions3
*label instructions2

"Do you remember the scar on your left arm. The candleflame?" ${j_name} asks.

"Do you know who I am, child?” The deep voice asks, now standing right above me.

"No idea, dude, of either of those things." I say as I push back in my chair towards
*if (highest_relationship ="t_relationship")
	${t_name},
	*goto safety
*if (highest_relationship ="l_relationship")
	${l_name},
	*goto safety
*if (highest_relationship ="n_relationship")
	${n_name},
	*goto safety
*if (highest_relationship ="d_relationship")
	${d_name},
	*goto safety
*label safety
as by the voice, this guy sounds rather large as well as rather miffed, and I would rather not have anything else violent happen to me today if I can help it, thankyou very much.

"${mc_first}." The voice says. "I don't suppose there is a rather angry voice in your head yelling something about me stealing ${n_their} birthday present?"

"No?" The voice grunts, then.

"You don't smell like you should either."

"What do you mean, ${z_name}?"

"${mc_they} smells wrong." This ${z_name} guy says. "Fear, and.-"

"What is it?"

${z_name} lets out a low, angry, and distinctly inhuman growl that rattles my teeth. I squish as far back in my chair, hunching in on myself before.
*goto instructions3
*label instructions3

"Someone." ${z_name} says, voice a base rumble now, "better tell me who  siphoned ${mc_them}, now."
*if (j_punched) =true
	Before turning now sullen red orbs on ${t_name}.
	*goto demand
*else
	I deciding to just listen, as this ${z_name} guy sounds really really miffed now, and as I am currently pretty much defenseless as far as stopping people from fucking with me, as my throat deciding to throb attests, well.
	*goto demand
*label demand

"Now, You will explain that, and you will do so forthwith, ${t_name}. Is that understood?"
*if (j_punched) =true

	The team glance at each other, then ${n_name}, than at each other before nodding as one.
	*goto demand2
*else

	There is a full 5 seconds of silence, before.
	*goto demand2
*label demand2

"I did." ${n_name} says,
*if (j_punched) =true
	stepping forward, face grim as ${n_they} lowers ${n_their} head.
	*goto demand3
*else
	as I hear the sound of 2 steps moving towards this ${z_name}'s voice, ${n_their} own. Not small, but definitely as small as I have ever heard it up till this point.
	*goto demand3
*label demand3

"I instructed ${n_them} to do so." ${t_name} says,
*if (j_punched) =true
	locking eyes with ${z_name} as ${t_they} does so.
	*goto demand4
*else
	voice like a millstone, brooking no argument.
	*goto demand4
*label demand4
"As such, any blame that ultimately comes from this will land on my shoulders. Am I understood?"

"I give you 1 chance to remove yourself from this, ${t_rank} ${t_name}. You know what will fall on you if ${mc_they} draws up assault charges."
*if (j_punched) =false
	before, turning to me. "Which you are fully within your writes to do. Do you understand this?"

	I nod. Weather or not I really understand any of this right now, I am going to go along with what ever this guy says till I find a nice safe place where  no one can get angry at, because of, or at this point within about a room or so of me for a while, thankyou very much.
	*goto demand5
*else
	. ${z_name} locks eyes with ${t_name} once again, ${t_name} holding those burning red orbs for a full 5 seconds before ${z_name} nods once, a flicker of a smile passing over his hard blunt face.
	*goto demand5
*label demand5

"You know the punishment for draining another living being."

"I do. However, as I hold command,  I will take any punishment alongside, or if possible in the place of, anyone under my purview. I command. I am responsible for their actions. As such, if they break the rules, it is as much my fault as theirs."

"As you wish, then. On your head may the ax fall."
${t_name} makes no reply.

"Now, tell me why you found it necessary to  command your teammate to suck the life out of another living being, Seeker or no."
*if (j_punched) =true

	The team as one stiffens, eyes hardening. Even ${j_name} reacts with surprise, turning a questioning glance on ${z_name} who shakes his head once, mouthing, "later." ${j_name} nods.
	*goto demand6
*else

	"How?" Is all I can think to ask.

	"Do I know that you are a hunter of our kind? That’s more complicated than I am willing to get into with you. However, let us say that 1, I have had dealings with your kind before, and 2, you are in no danger from mine, at least while you are here. The people in this room will not harm you." Then, after a short silence punctuated by a growl of something from ${n_name}'s direction. "They won't do it anymore, anyway." I don't reply.
	*goto demand6
*label demand6

"I believed." ${t_name} speaks, "that if the Seeker was shown what we are capable of, ${mc_they} would not assault us immediately, thus giving us  time to construct a non-lethal option for containment as up till that point, and I am. Surprised to note up till this, ${mc_they} has done nothing deserving of a more permanent alternative. ${mc_they} has done nothing Seeker like at all, in fact." Then, voice hardening, "for now, at least."

"I came up with it." ${n_name} growls,
*if (j_punched) =true
	jaw jutting forward before ${n_their} before ${n_their} scowl deepens as ${n_they} glares first at ${t_name} then ${z_name}, ${t_name} shaking ${t_their} head at ${z_name}, once.
	*goto demand7
*else
	voice clearly indicating what ${n_they} thinks of what ${t_name} is trying to do.
	*goto demand7
*label demand7
"${t_they} just authorized it."
*if (j_punched) =true

	${d_name} opens ${d_their} mouth before ${t_name} shakes ${t_their} head, mouthing "no" at ${d_them}, causing ${d_name} to close ${d_their} mouth again, ${z_name} seemingly too focused on burning 2 holes in ${t_name} with his eyes to notice the exchange as well as the fact that ${t_name} is also clenching and un-clenching ${t_their} fists, now folded in ${t_their} lap.
	*goto demand8
*else
	I hearing the slight tap, tap, tap, of by the direction, ${n_name}'s foot on the wooden floor as ${n_they} speaks.
	*goto demand8
*label demand8

"Did you authorize this, ${j_fullname}?" ${z_name} asks,
*if (j_punched) =true
	eyes now burning like sullen red stars as he turns on ${j_name} who shifts from foot to foot, pulse increasing.
	*goto demand9
*else
	voice growing colder and harder as the growl increases, I hearing the slight squeak of shoes on floor from ${j_their} direction.
	*goto demand9
*label demand9

"Honest answer? No. Answer I will give anyone who asks, you included? Yes."

"If ${mc_they} brings up charges of assault." ${z_name} says. "I can not, and will not, pull you out of the fire. Do you understand?"

"Yes." ${n_name} says.
*if (j_punched )=true
	face hardening, eyes sharpening.
	*goto refusal
*else
	voice and tone growing hard and cold, growl re-asserting itself.
	*goto refusal
*label refusal
"Me, not them, mind. I don't give a fuck what ${t_name} said. "My fuck-up. I bare the blade. Got me?"

"Not me you have to convince." ${z_name} grunts.
*if (j_punched) =true
	${n_name} nods.
	*goto refusal2
*else
	${n_name} grunts.
	*goto refusal2
*label refusal2

"I am aware of your situation." ${z_name}'s voice softens now. "If ${mc_they} brings up charges, I will insure that that is taken into account, ${n_name}."
${n_name} doesn't reply.

"${mc_they} won't, ${z_name}. At least not without a dam good reason, which ${mc_they} currently doesn't have." ${j_name} says
*if (j_punched) =true
	before glancing at the currently unconscious, and now softly snoring ${mc_first}, with a grimace.

	"Did any of you happen to do or say anything about anyone you might think ${mc_they} gives the faintest of shits about?"
	The team, as one, shake their heads. ${j_name} relaxes.
	*goto demand10
*else

	How. I think, part even more. No, worry doesn't fully incapsulate the emotion I am feeling anymore and part stubbornly angry, does she know that? Deciding to stow that for now as trying to figure it out right now is probably not a good idea, I keep listening, hoping that I can find the answers I want before I pass out.
	*goto demand10
*label demand10

"How do you know that?" 4 voices ask.

"It is, complicated." ${j_name} says with a sigh. "Let us say that I have a handle on what this ${mc_fullname} will and will not do, and leave it at that, yes? It has to do with my discontent at first seeing the ${mc_person}'s face. Now, I will say no more."

"I will withhold judgement." ${z_name} grunts, "On any of this, at least for now. However, I must ask. Does this have to do with the kinfolk I met a few months ago? Looking at ${mc_them} now, ${mc_they} does look rather similar."

"In a way, yes."

"As you say." ${z_name} says.

"Now." ${j_name} says. "I will have all the information, play by play if you please, of everything that happened from ${mc_first}'s arrival till now."
With that? The room explodes with noise.
*if (j_punched) =true
	*goto argument
*else

	Deciding that now is as good a time as any to have a nap, I surrender to the fatigue  I have been fighting, and slump, my last sensation being my now outstretched hand striking something metal as I fall into the darkness below.
	*goto argument
*label argument
*if (j_punched) =true
	*page_break ---${mc_first}---
	*goto jaralt
*else
	*page_break
	*goto jaralt
*label jaralt

I blink, opening my eyes. I'm still tired as all hell, but as I realize  the dam voices won't shut up on their own, and I'm not going to be able to get back to sleep with them yammering on, I groan softly as I open my mouth to loudly ask them to shut up so I can get some decent sleep before the fact that my hand is on something metal distracts me.

Curious, and hoping for nomnoms as I am still rather hungry and as I can always sleep when ever but not eat when ever, I run my fingers across the metal before I find hinges, and running my hand along the hinged surface, find an inset handle.

With that, I stand before shuffling towards the fridge, opening the door and starting to ruffle inside.
Finding a bag, I pull it out before closing the fridge as I am not rude and, taking  my prize back to my chair, sit down, squeeze the top with 2 fingers while using a third to punch a hole in the top, tip my head back and open my mouth before tipping the bag into it and starting to chug the contents.

Why does this taste like iron? I think, then push that thought aside as the cool liquid flows down my throat, lessening the burning thirst. Think I under-shot." I muse internally as I continue chugging the funny iron milk. Would have been able to eat maybe 70 of those cracker packs probably.
*page_break chug chug chug, chug chug chug,  chug chug chug chug chug chug chug.
"Um, guise?" ${d_name} says.
I keep chugging away, no one  else seeming to here the ${d_person}. From what I am getting, ${j_name} is barking increasingly pointed questions about me at ${t_name}  with ${l_name}, and to a lesser extent ${n_name} answering if ${t_name} can't. Shrugging, I focus on the cool liquid running down my throat and where I can get like 5 more of these things. Didn't ${d_name} say something about rations in ${d_their} room? If I could persuade ${d_them} to get some, and ${d_they} seems nice, I could probably have a right party before I fall face-first into the floor, though this milk stuff should give me a little time before then. My thoughts fragment, unraveling as I think them, fog overwhelming my mind for a few seconds before it recedes.

"Hay!" ${d_name} bellows, followed by a flare of heat and loud boom from the other side of the room after which everyone goes silent apart from the slurping sounds of my drinking the bag of iron milk. Well, that and the occasional giggle anyway, also from my direction.

"Shit." ${n_name} growls. "The fuck did ${mc_they} even get, fuck it, I will get it."
With that a hand grabs the bag, tugging it away though not before I manage to get the last little dribble out of it.

"Why’d you take my milk away?" I ask, turning to
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*if (highest_relationship ="t_relationship")
	${t_name}, hoping the ${t_person} can answer my question
	*set vomit_t true
	*goto vomit
*if (highest_relationship ="l_relationship")
	${l_name}, really hoping the ${l_person} can tell me why ${n_name} took my nice drink bag away
	*set vomit_l true
	*goto vomit
*if (highest_relationship ="n_relationship")
	${n_name}, with a sad pout as I lick the last of the iron milk off my lips, curious as to why ${n_they} took my nice drink away
	*set vomit_n true
	*goto vomit
*if (highest_relationship ="d_relationship")
	${d_name}, since I bet ${d_they} will give me an answer as to why ${n_name} yeeted my nice drink
	*set vomit_d true
	*goto vomit
*label vomit
before  I convulse, violently projectile vomiting and doubling over while continuing to violently heave up what  is left in my stomach over the floor and anything else in the general area.
*page_break The hell did I do to deserve that? Come on! Haven’t I copped enough shit today?
"I." I rasp between racking retches. "Didn't mean to, fuck." I stop talking as my full attention turns to  not falling face-first into the puddle of vomit at my feet, as the world decides that's just the best moment to start spinning rather violently.
*if (vomit_t) =true
	*goto vomit_t
*elseif (vomit_l) =true
	*goto vomit_l
*elseif (vomit_n) =true
	*goto vomit_n
*elseif (vomit_d) =true
	*goto vomit_d
*label vomit_t

"I'm sorry." I manage to hack out in ${t_name}'s general direction after deciding that I am not, in fact going to faceplant into my own puke at least in the next 5 seconds. Before with a soft grunt, lifting myself   upright though I'm wobbling enough that it might not last long.

"It has happened before, and it will happen again." ${t_name} says as a small hand grips the scruff of my neck, steadying my drunken tottering.
"Perhaps if you refrained from imbibing unmarked bags of copper-tasting fluid in future,  you may be able to keep that promise. Assuming you remain here, which I highly doubt."

"I thought we were trying to get ${mc_them} out before, ${mc_they} figures out what we are and kills us all in our sleep?" ${n_name} deadpans. "You were the one who told us that if I remember?"

"that's disgusting ${t_name}, it's splattered all over you!" ${d_name} says before starting to laugh. "It's like that time you got all covered in finger-paint at that kindergarten!"

"I am aware of that, ${d_name}."

"O yeah, right."

"Can you stand unassisted?" ${t_name} asks as ${t_their} hand moves from my neck to my upper arm.

"Think so." I grunt, my legs still wobbly.

"Indicate when you are able. Till that time, I will remain."

"Your not mad about me vomiting on you?"

"Did you intend to do so?"

"No."

"I thought not. This being the case, as I said, It has happened before, and will do so again. As to the answer to your question, however, I am not. You did not intend it, and no harm has come from such."

"Did I get any on
*if (housecoat_t) =true
	your housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_t2
*elseif (housecoat_l) =true
	${l_name}'s housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_t2
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
	${n_name}'s housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_d2
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	${d_name}'s housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_t2
*label vomit_t2
I ask, worried now. Apart from the fact it's all I have to wear at the moment, it was a gift and getting my vomit on it kind of feels dooshy, even if I hadn't gone into this with that in mind.

"You did not. All of the vomit not currently at your feet has found itself on me. However, even if it had sullied the garment,
*if (housecoat_t) =true
	a garment is simply a garment, and can be washed. I have more than enough that the loss of 1 would matter little enough. However, as that did not happen, I see no reason to continue this conversation further."
	*goto vomit_t3
*elseif (housecoat_l) =true
	I do not believe ${l_name} would mind."

	"I have more than enough housecoats that I can spare one, yes."

	"As ${l_they} said." ${t_name} sounds satisfied.
	*goto vomit_t3
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
	I do not believe that ${n_name} would mind the loss."

	"As it looks good on you? No, I really wouldn't mind you keeping it." ${n_name} says, smirk now obvious. "Actually, if you could I would be pleased if you would wear the thing as much as you could, sans washing it and all that when we get you something else."

	"As ${n_name} says." ${t_name} sounds satisfied.
	*goto vomit_t3
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	I do not believe that ${d_name} would mind the loss." ${t_name} deadpans. "Especially since the ${d_person}'s belief in, 'kill it with fire,' would work well here as the garment is fire-proof."

	"I can burn something?" ${d_name} says, far too much glee for my liking in the ${d_person}'s voice. "Why didn't you say so?" With that, the side of my face facing the ${d_person} starts to heat up.

	"${d_name}." ${t_name} says. "Not whilst ${mc_they} is still wearing the garment."

	"O, oops?" ${d_name} says as the heat fades, sounding sheepish. I just nod, too tired to really care at the moment.
	*set d_burn true
	*goto vomit_t3
*label vomit_t3
I nod, before
*choice
	#reaching out towards ${t_name}, intent on getting as much of my vomit off ${t_them} as I can.
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set t_relationship %+2
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set independent %+10
		*set team_player %-10
		*set attempt_t true
		*set friend_t +3
		"Please Explain your intentions." ${t_name} says as a small hand grips my wrist, halting it's forward movement.

		"Was going to wipe some of my vomit off?"

		"With your hands."

		"I don't see anything else I can use around here?"

		"As you do not have the ability to see, you should know the answer to that question far better than I."

		"I meant that as far as I know, there is nothing else that I am willing to use. Not going to use the housecoat, so." I shrug, nodding at my hand, still in ${t_name}'s grip.

		"As much as I appreciate the gesture. I am fully capable of removing the vomit myself, and As such, your assistance is unnecessary." ${t_name} says, voice softening ever so slightly.

		"But?" I start, pushing on ${t_name}'s hand with my trapped one, though that doesn't do anything at all so I stop after a few seconds.

		"In your current state." ${t_name} says, voice hardening once more. "You would do more harm than good. Now, desist. I will not ask you thrice." With that, ${t_they} gently, but firmly pushes my hand towards my chest before releasing it and stepping back, other hand on my arm never wavering.

		"Your attempt, and the thought behind it, has not gone unnoticed." I hear as I put my hands at my sides.
		*goto vomit_t4
	#keeping my hands to myself.
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set team_player %+10
		*set independent %-10
		I don't try to do anything. Right now, in my current state, I don't know if I would be any help and anyway, what if ${t_name} thinks I'm doing something other than trying to get the puke off ${t_them} and gets angry or something? I can hardly stand as it is, and don't need anyone else mad at me, especially since ${t_they} is pretty much the only one keeping me upright right now.
		*goto vomit_t4
*label vomit_t4
*page_break
"I think I can stand now." I say after a minute, flexing my legs.

"You are sure of this?"

"No, but it's better than nothing?"

"As you say."  ${t_name} steps away, letting go of my arm. "If you start to fall, I will prevent  it."

I wobble a few times before steadying myself.
"Thanks for, you know."

"You needed assistance, I provided such. I require no thanks for such." I nod, too tired to really care as I just focus on staying on my feet and awake.
*goto curious
*label vomit_l

"${mc_first}?" ${l_name} says, hand gripping my shoulder, voice concerned as I start to fall forward so I am now wobbling on a 45 DG angle.
"Will you be alright?"

"I think?" I wheeze, tottering forward more before ${l_name}'s arm raps around my torso.

"Let's get you upright now, shall we?" ${l_they} mutters, muscles in the arm around my torso starting to move before stopping.
"Do you think you can do that?" Why does ${l_they} sound sheepish?
I nod. With that, ${l_name}'s arm around my torso slowly levers me upright before vanishing before a hand grips my shoulder, steadying me as my head starts swimming.

"How much hit you?" I ask, ducking my head.

"All of it that's not currently at your feet."

"So, most of it then?"

"Yes."

"Sorry." I mutter, hanging my head further, almost falling over in the process if not for ${l_name}'s steadying hand.

"Did I get any on
*if (housecoat_l) =true
	your housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_l2
	*elseif (housecoat_t) =true
	${t_name}'s housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_l2
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
	${n_name}'s housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_l2
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	${d_name}'s housecoat?"
	*goto vomit_l2
*label vomit_l2

"You didn't,
*if (housecoat_l) =true
	though it is your housecoat, once I alter it to fit you of course. Even when you get more clothes, I have more than enough to spare 1 if you are willing to accept it?"
	*goto vomit_l3
*elseif (housecoat_t) =true
	however I am sure that if asked, ${t_name} would tell you that this is your housecoat."

	"It is a garment." ${t_name} supplies. "As stated, you required a garment, and I had such to spare. Thus for as long as you continue to require such, I see no reason why you should not make use of it."

	"Thank you, ${t_name}."

	"I do this because you asked it of me, ${l_name}."
	${l_name} doesn't reply.
	*goto vomit_l3
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	although I don't think ${d_name} would mind if you continued to use it."

	"Are there socks in it?" ${d_name} asks.

	"I don't think so?" I say, patting down the garment to make sure, not feeling any bulges or anything that would denote socks.

	"Then you can keep it, especially since I can build another one in like 6 hours anyway and I can also tell the story  of how a Seeker is wearing something I gave ${mc_them} and I am still alive to tell about it!"

	"OK then?"

	"Good! Now ${l_name}, I think ${mc_they} needs a hug!"

	"I am currently covered in vomit. I do not think that would be a good idea for either of us right now, ${d_name}. Also, thank you for giving ${mc_first} the housecoat."

	"OK, I give ${mc_them} a hug then since I'm not covered in ${mc_their} puke."

	"I can't really stand right now, so maybe later? ${l_name} is kind of the only thing holding me up at the moment so."

	"A, your choice. Just trying to be a good person, you know?"

	"Thank you, ${d_name}." ${l_name} says, smile in ${l_their} voice.
	${d_name} doesn't reply.
	*goto vomit_l3
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
	I don't think that ${n_name} would mind."

	"Nah. I have like 4 others? Anyway, ${mc_they} is nice to look at in it, so why would I want ${mc_them} to wear something else?" ${n_name} says. Then, the smirk fading. "Seriously though, keep it. When you get some other shit we can talk, but till that point you keep it. I do have a bunch more I can use, so."

	"So it's supposed to do that then?" I ask.

	"Hug your body, yeah. I like people to see me."
	I don't reply, too tired.
	${n_name} grunts, but says no more.
	*goto vomit_l3
*label vomit_l3
*page_break about 15 seconds later, it's getting hard to keep track.
"Are you able to stand on your own?" ${l_name} asks after a while, concern still clearly audible.

"Yeah, I think? Thanks ${l_name}." I say, testing my legs. When they don't start shaking, I nod.

"It's fine, ${mc_first}. You needed help, so I helped. It's who I am, and besides, that bag should have been either marked, or put behind something. Point being, the reason you are currently in this state is partly my fault."
I nod, taking that in before,
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*choice
	#reaching out a hand towards ${l_name}, intending to try to wipe as much of my vomit off ${l_them} as I can.
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set l_relationship %+3
		*set independent %+10
		*set team_player %-10
		*set attempt_l false
		*set friend_l +1
		"${mc_first}, what are you doing?" ${l_name} asks as a large hand grips my forearm, halting it's forward movement.

		"Helping you get rid of the vomit I got all over you." I mumble as I push, then finding no success just let my arm hang limply in ${l_name}'s grip.

		"Right now,  you would only do more harm than good. Thank you for thinking to try, though."
		I nod, hanging my head a little in shame, before starting to sway forwards.

		A finger gently taps my jaw, pushing it up. "You thought to try to fix your mistake, which is more than many I have encountered would do. You have nothing to be ashamed of." I, with a mental shrug, bring my head back up. Is the fact that my swaying also stops at the same time strange?
		*goto vomit_l4
	#my mouth opens without consulting my brain. "You have nice hands, ${l_name}." I hear myself slur.
		*set l_relationship -3
		*set bold %+10
		*set shigh %-10
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set expressive %+10
		*set reserved %-10
		*set l_hands true
		"I do not think this is the time to speak about this." ${l_name} says, gently slapping away 1 of my hands which has decided, once again without consulting my brain, to go figure out why this ${l_person} has such nice hands.

		"No, ${n_name}." Comes a second later before dimly realizing the other ${n_person} is now on my other side, looming. "I have ${mc_them}, I can deal with this. Thank you for your support as always, but I am fine." ${n_name} grunts before stepping away.

		"Just was saying, why get mad?" I mutter before forgetting what I was talking about. "Tired, sleep now?"

		"If you wish, I don't mind." ${l_name} says. "I will not let you fall if you do, however." I grunt, head wobbling on my neck as I do so.
		*goto curious
	#deciding to keep my hands to myself after all.
		*set team_player %+10
		*set independent %-10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		${l_name} can probably do more than I can right now anyway, and what if ${l_they} mistakes my intentions if I try to wipe my vomit off? Apart from the fact that I really don't want ${l_name} angry at me as ${l_they} stopped the last person who was angry at me from killing me not so long ago, ${l_they} is also the only thing stopping me from probably face planting into my own vomit at the moment, and that's just disgusting as well as probably painful to my face. Neither of which I want right now, thankyou very much.
		*goto vomit_l4
*label vomit_l4
*gosub_scene highest_calc

"Can you stand on your own?" ${l_name} asks once more, still sounding concerned.

"Yeah, think so?" I say, flexing my legs again.

"I am going to let go of your arm now. If you start wobbling, I will catch you, alright?" I nod, where upon ${l_name} lets go of my arm. I wobble once before getting my legs back under me, and nodding at ${l_name} in gratitude.

"Thanks." Is just about all I can muster.

"You are welcome, ${mc_first}."
*goto curious
*label vomit_n

"Well?" ${n_name} growls as a hand grabs my scruff before briskly, though surprisingly gently given the ${n_person}'s earlier treatment, pulling me back upright as I have since started to fall before said  hand steadies me as everything else starts spinning violently.
"You won't be doing that again now, will you?" Then, voice softening, sardonic note vanishing. "Hold it together, the spinning will stop in about 20 seconds. If you think your going to puke again, do it. Holding it in just fucks you up more, and your already fucked enough today. Understood?"

"No, I guess, won't?" I mutter, head still spinning, but less now.

"Good. Now, are you going to faceplant into your own vomit if I let you go?"

"Yeah, right now, probably."

"Guess I will have to keep hold of you then." Then, the hint of a smirk entering ${n_their} tone. "Anyway, Wouldn't want you breaking that pretty face of yours as well as getting more blood all over the dam place, which I would probably have to clean up, and fuck that."

"Sorry for vomiting on you?" I say, hanging my head, unsure as to how to respond to that last one. Also, hanging my head just starts the world spinning all over again, even faster this time.

"Don't do it again, that works." ${n_name} says, then smirk re-entering ${n_their} voice, as it had vanished just before. "Also, it took you vomiting on me to decide to try to sneak a view? What the hell am I doing wrong today??" before a hand grips my jaw, gently pushing my head back upright as the smirk fades from ${n_their} voice on the next words. "Also, you probably shouldn't do that either. Now it's going to take longer for everything to stop." With that, ${n_they} taps my jaw with a finger before removing ${n_their} hand from it, other steadying hand  never wavering.

"Wait, what? Why would I want to do? I can't do? What?"

"${mc_they} is blind, ${n_name}." ${d_name} says with a sigh.

"That contributes to this conversation how, exactly?" Then, turning to me. "Also stop talking since that will only make the spinning worse, or at least keep your dam head still if you can."

"${mc_they} wouldn't be able to sneak a view even if ${mc_they} wanted to. Which I doubt, since right now your the only thing keeping ${mc_them} from face-planting into the vomit on the floor. Also, I don't think ${mc_they} is supposed to be all green?"

"That's fare. Also, like hell am I cleaning that up."

"The vomit on the floor, no." ${t_name} says. "The vomit on you, however, I would suggest you do, unless you wish to burn your current garment." Then, after a sniff. "Or, I, to do so, as that does truly smell horrid."

"Good. Also fuck that, I like this outfit. I picked it out special, though since ${mc_they}, you, can't see guess I shouldn't have really bothered."

I open my mouth, but ${n_name} cuts me off. "No, you didn't get any on
*if (housecoat_n) =true
	your,
	*goto vomit_n2
*elseif (housecoat_t) =true
	${t_name}'s,
	*goto vomit_n2
*elseif (housecoat_l) =true
	${l_name}'s,
	*goto vomit_n2
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	${d_name}'s,
	*goto vomit_n2
*label vomit_n2
housecoat, if that's what you were going to ask next."

"But, it's
*if (housecoat_t) =true
	${t_name}'s, though?"
	*goto n_ask_t
*elseif (housecoat_l) =true
	${l_name}'s, though?"
	*goto n_ask_l
*elseif (housecoat_n) =true
	yours, though?"
	*goto n_ask_n
*elseif (housecoat_d) =true
	${d_name}'s, though?"
	*goto n_ask_d
*label n_ask_t
I protest. "What if I got something all over it? Anyway, it was a gift."

"Hay, ${t_name}?"

"I am here, as you are aware. What is it you wish?"

"How many housecoats you have?"

"enough for my current needs."

"So if you lost one, you wouldn't care?"

"If I lost 1 of my housecoats, I would hunt it down as I do with all things or individuals whom I lose. However, if you are asking if I would mind giving the housecoat that ${mc_they} is currently wearing to ${mc_them}, I would not."

"There you go. Happy now?"
*goto vomit_n3
*label n_ask_l

"I do not mind giving you the housecoat, ${mc_first}." ${l_name} says. "I have more than enough and I can spare 1, no strings attached."

"See?" ${n_name} says, tone triumphant. "${l_they} is fine with it. Not that I thought ${l_they} wouldn't be since I've seen that ${l_person} give people the shirt off ${l_their} back more than once over the years, but good to confirm and all, and you needed to know so that's good too."
*goto vomit_n3
*label n_ask_d

"It's good, ${mc_first}." ${d_name} says. "I can build another one in like 6 hours anyway, so you can have it if you want."

"Thanks?"

"Hay, now I can tell people I meet that a Seeker has something I built and I'm not even dead! So there’s that."

"Good." ${n_name} says.
*goto vomit_n3
*label n_ask_n

"Hay, ${n_name}?" ${n_name} deadpans. "Do you give a shit if ${mc_first} here keeps that housecoat ${mc_they} has on? The really tight one that shoes just enough that you think you know everything, but just enough that you know you really don't? That one."
*page_break 5 seconds of silence later
"See?"

"But?" I start.

"Keep the housecoat." ${n_name} says, voice growing serious. "1, it looks good on you, 2, it's your only current clothing though I wouldn't mind changing that at some point, and 3, well. I am an asshole, but I am not going to take something away from someone who clearly needs it." Then, the smirk returning. "Anyway, if I did that you wouldn't feal as good about me, and we can't have that now can we? Would make this harder, and I'm not in the mood for making this more difficult than It has to, especially since there is no fun in having to make the challenge more challenging."
I just nod.

"Good, now stop looking like someone kicked your puppy, at least before you get angry and club the person who kicked said puppy to death with an easy-to-hand shovel that is anyway."
*goto vomit_n3
*label vomit_n3
*if (housecoat_n) =true
	*goto vomit_n4
*else
	*goto puppy
*label puppy

"Now." ${n_name} says, "stop looking like someone kicked your puppy, before you get all angry and try to bash them over the head with a ready-to-hand shovel, anyway. You just puked, fine. Look on the bright side, you could have shit yourself instead. Trust me, puke is a fuck-tun better."

"I guess?"

"Good. See? Your already looking on the bright side. Well, listening, since you can't actually see but same shit and all so."
I don't reply, too focused on trying to not think about any of that as I am humiliated enough without thinking about what could have happened, thankyou very much. Also, staying awake. Focusing on that too because it's like, important and stuff.
*goto vomit_n4
*label vomit_n4

"Now," ${n_name} says, voice softening as ${n_their} hand moves from my neck to my shoulder, "going to keep hold of you till you can stand on your own without face-planting into your own vomit, because that's just disgusting. You good with that, or you want someone else to do it instead?"

"No, your fine?" I mutter, swaying though at least just from tiredness, not the world spinning anymore.

"Yes, yes I am." ${n_name} mutters, smirk entering ${n_their} voice before fading out again. "Just a pity you can't see that, but your going to fall down soon so I will let that one go since your mind is right fucked at the moment."

"How much did I vomit on you?"

"Everything that's not in the puddle that you were going to faceplant into, so a lot."

"Fuck me, this day is shit." I groan.

"Normally, I would take advantage of that, but again since your dead on your feet right now, I won't. Also yeah, this really isn't your day."
I just nod before
*choice
	#reaching out with a hand, intent on wiping as much of my vomit off ${n_name} as I can get my hands on before I pass out.
		*set n_relationship %+3
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set independent %+10
		*set team_player %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set friend_n +3
		*set attempt_n true
		"Not while your half-way to blacking out."${n_name} growls as a long bony hand grabs my wrist, halting it's forward motion.

		"But I'm helping get the vomit, my vomit mind, off you?"

		"As much as I would be happy to have your hands roaming un-supervised up and down my body, right now you would do more harm than good, your not in your right mind, so that's a no, and you would end up getting vomit all over everything else you touched which is 1, disgusting, and second and far more importantly, bad since I would have to clean it up, and fuck that because I have more important shit to do today, thankyou very much."

		"But?"

		"But nothing." ${n_name} snaps, grip loosening on my arm, "now put your hands down." I obey, hanging my head again though at least this time it doesn't make the world spin.

		"What the hell did I tell you the last time you did that?" ${n_name} snaps as a long finger pokes my jaw, pushing it up as ${n_they} sighs.

		"Don't?"

		"What do you think you should do then?"

		"But I vomited on you?"

		"Could have been worse. Remember what I said earlier?" I just nod, too tired to really do anything else or even really care at this point.

		"Good." ${n_name} mutters. Then, voice softening. "When you fall over, I'll catch you, don't worry about that."
		*goto vomit_n5
	#I keep my hands to myself.
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		*set team_player %+10
		*set independent %-10
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		I keep my hands to myself. 1, ${n_name} is probably better able to deal with this, and 2, what happens if ${n_they} mis-interprets what I am trying to do? Anyway, I am going to pass out in about 2 minutes, so I really don't have the energy to start wiping vomit off anyone, least of all a, I assume, attractive ${n_person}.
		*goto vomit_n5
*label vomit_n5
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*page_break
"Will you fall into your own puke if I let you go now?" ${n_name} asks after a while.

"I think I'm good, now?"

"Good." With that, ${n_name} steps away. I wobble a bit before getting my legs back under control.
*goto curious
*label vomit_d

"You OK?" ${d_name} asks as a small warm hand grabs my upper arm before  pulling me back from falling forward before steadying me as  the world around me abruptly starts to spin like a top.

"No." ${d_name} says, hand still gripping my arm and voice now about as stern as I have ever heard the ${d_person}, not that that's saying much. "Your not, are you. That was dumb. Granted you really shouldn't have drunk that, but I think you realize that now so I won't rub it in because I am a good person!"

"Thirsty." I mutter, rubbing my stomach. "You ever been thirsty?"

"I know how you feal, trust me." ${d_name} says, voice grim before returning to normal and softening. "It's just that well, Human blood doesn't really react well when a Human drinks it you know? As that stuff is usually supposed to stay outside your digestive system and all."

"Yeah." I mutter, slumping. "Thanks for, you know."

"It's all good, ${mc_first}." ${d_name} says, patting me on the arm. “Don't worry. This isn't the first time this happened and I'm used to it. Anyway, you care enough that your ashamed about it so there's that?"

"How much did I get on you?"

"Everything that's not in that puddle on the floor."

"O." I mutter, hanging my head.

"Hay, don't do that?" ${d_name} says as a warm finger touches my jaw, gently pushing it up, the world starting to spin faster.

"But I vomited on you
*if (housecoat_d) =true
	, and that other thing."
	*goto vomit_d_apologize
*else
	."
	*goto vomit_d_apologize
*label vomit_d_apologize

"Would a hug help?"

"As you are currently covered in vomit." ${t_name} says from off to the side, "I do not think that would be advisable."

"O shut up, you don't even like hugs!"

"Regardless, I am correct in this case."

"No your? O, wait, yeah I see. OK, no hug then, sorry."

"I vomited all over you. You shouldn't be the one who is sorry." I mutter, resisting the urge to hang my head again.

"True, but it's not like you decided, 'hay, I am going to chug a bag of Human blood then vomit all over adorable ${d_name}', so it's all good. Anyway, again, you actually feel shitty about it, so." A hand pats me on the head.
Then, almost as an afterthought.
"Whose was that, anyway? Not mine, ever since that 1 time I put mine in ziplocks."

"Mine." ${n_name} growls. "Guess I will be taking you up on that offer of 1 of yours after all. Though, ziplocks?"

"Not in front of the Seeker." ${t_name} says, voice hardening.

"Look at ${mc_them}!" ${d_name} growls, hand holding me up starting to grow warm enough I can clearly feel the heat through the housecoat. "${mc_they} is hardly able to stand right now, let-alone well-enough to go on a rampage? Hell, the ${mc_person} has done nothing but try to help us up till this point. Granted it really hasn't done that much but that's not important right now!"

"That is not the point, ${d_name}." ${t_name} says, voice softening ever so slightly. "${mc_they} is a Seeker, and regardless of what ${mc_they} is now, that fact is still a fact."

"${t_name}? I am not going to not help this ${mc_person} unless you are going to order me to do so." ${d_name} snarls. "Anyway. The hell does that make us then? You? Me? ${n_name}? Hell, even ${l_name}. What does that make us?"

"When I said, 'not in front of the Seeker." ${t_name} says, voice softening considerably, "I simply meant that you should not speak of what is in the fridge. However, as I realize now that I should have made that clearer in the beginning, I apologize."

"O."

"You did what I expected you to do, ${d_name}. You did what you do best. Do not feel ashamed for expressing who you are, for fighting for one who has done nothing to deserve any of this."
${d_name} doesn't reply.
With that,
*choice
	#I reach out a hand, deciding to help the ${d_person} get as much of my vomit off as possible before I pass out.
		*set impulsive %+10
		*set cautious %-10
		*set d_relationship %+3
		*set stubborn %+10
		*set easyGoing %-10
		*set independent %+10
		*set team_player %-10
		*set heart %+10
		*set mind %-10
		*set friend_d +2
		*set attempt_d true
		"No you don't." ${d_name} snaps as a small hand ruffly grabs my wrist, holding it fast.

		"Trying to help?" I mumble, confused at the ${d_person}'s reaction.

		"I know that." ${d_name} says, voice softening. "But do you really think I want someone else getting this all over them when they don't need to? It's bad enough I have to deal with it, you shouldn't on top of it all."

		"But but but."

		"No buts. I can get it off, ${mc_first}. Thanks for thinking to help, but it would be more harm than good for you to try right now OK?"
		I nod, hanging my head.

		"O, can you stop doing that, please? Makes me feel horrible." ${d_name} sighs before nudging my jaw up with a finger. I nod, head bobbing.
		*goto vomit_d2
	#I decide to keep my hands to myself.
		*set easyGoing %+10
		*set stubborn %-10
		*set team_player %+10
		*set independent %-10
		*set cautious %+10
		*set impulsive %-10
		*set mind %+10
		*set heart %-10
		I keep my hands to myself. 1, ${d_name} can probably do this better than I can anyway, and 2, what happens if ${d_they} thinks I am doing something other than helping? I am not going through that today, thankyou very much, especially when ${d_they} has been so helpful throughout all of this. Also, well. I'm going to pass out in about a minute, and I don't need a replay of what happened the last time I was in this situation. That was bad enough, thankyou very much.
		*goto vomit_d2
*label vomit_d2
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*page_break
"Can you stand on your own?" ${d_name} asks, voice still concerned.

"I think so?"

"I'm going to let you go now. If you fall I'll catch you though, OK?"
I nod, ${d_name} letting go of me. I wobble, but end up not falling down, so that's good I guess?
*goto curious
*label curious
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*page_break about 5 seconds later
"Thanks for housecoat, nice You know? Milk good, no take bag?" I slur as I start to wobble again.

"Blood? Drink blood? Why blood fridge, Humans don't keep blood fridge, big man scarry, big man Human? Vampires? Fey? Sirens? All drink blood, what you all? Nomnoms?" With that, I pass out, promptly starting to softly snore.
*page_break ---the watcher---
*if (vomit_t) =true
	*goto t_confused
*elseif (vomit_l) =true
	*goto l_worried
*elseif (vomit_n) =true
	*goto n_confused
*elseif (vomit_d) =true
	*goto d_training
*label t_confused

${t_name} catches ${mc_first}'s fall  once more before holding ${mc_them} at arms-length, face twisting into a grimace of disgust as ${t_they} glances at ${t_their} vomit splattered clothes.

"If you could assist me in getting this offal off, I would appreciate it." ${t_they} gestures at ${t_their}  vomit splattered clothes, disgusted grimace deepening. "It truly smells horrible."

"You will still have to wash it if you want the smell to come out, and the sooner you do that the better." ${l_name} says, striding over. ${t_name} nods. "Also." ${l_name} frowns. "If I am not mistaken, offal does not come from that end?"

"Irrelevant." ${t_name} says, scowl deepening further. "Sans the end it came out of, I still consider it offal. Now, if you would kindly remove it?"

${l_name} nods with a twinkle in ${l_their} eye before picking up the bucket that ${z_name} just handed ${l_them}, filling it almost to the brim with water, and dumping the hole thing over ${t_name}'s head, being careful to not get a drop on the unconscious ${mc_first} as ${l_they} does so before.
"Is that why you have ${mc_them} at arms-length?"

"As well as to prevent any vomit from getting on ${mc_them}, yes. Then. "Was that truly necessary?" ${t_name} continues while shaking ${t_their} head, water dripping from ${t_their} ears before rolling ${t_their} now sodden  shoulders. "This room is not as warm as I would like, and that was not exactly warm."

"It was, yes." ${z_name} grunts, with ${l_name} nodding despite ${l_their} contrite expression.

"As you say." ${t_name} says with a nod. "I accept judgment for decisions rendered. Even if at the time I believed, and still do believe, that those were correct. Your objection is noted, ${l_name}."
${l_name} nods before extending a hand to the side, the water soaking ${t_name}'s form starting to flow sideways into the bucket, taking the vomit with it so within a few seconds all the water and vomit have vanished from ${t_name} as if they had never been.

"Thank you."

"You did ask for my help, yes?"

"Yes. However as always, it is appreciated all the same."

${l_name} nods with a small smile. "Just remember to wash it or your never going to get that out."

"As you say." ${t_name} nods, lips pulling just the smallest bit apart as ${t_they} does so.

"Do you know for sure that ${mc_first} is a Seeker?" ${j_name} asks, turning on ${t_name}.

"Yes. The pressure was there, and charming had no affect." ${j_name} nods, face grim.
*goto commands
*label l_worried

${l_name} grips ${mc_first}'s arm as ${mc_they} starts to slump backward, halting ${mc_their} fall, brows knit.

"A bucket, if you would? I need somewhere to put this." ${l_they} says, gesturing at ${l_their} clothes with the hand not holding the comatose, now softly snoring, ${mc_person} upright.

"Catch." ${z_name} grunts before lobbing a bucket, ${l_name} snatching it out of the air with a flick of the rist.

"Thank you."

"No problem, kid."
${l_name} nods before, dropping the bucket and putting ${l_their} now free hand to the side,  all the vomit currently splattered across ${l_their} torso and legs obediently following the hand and flowing sideways, splashing into the bucket  till none remains on ${l_name}. With that, ${l_they} lowers ${l_their} hand.

"Would you mind kindly dumping that? I would, but.-" ${l_they} gestures at ${mc_first}. "I would rather not carry ${mc_them} just to do it, and right now, well."

"I'm not taking ${mc_them}." ${n_name} says. "I don't want to get puked on, please and thankyou."

"Keep making me cookies, and I will keep bringing you buckets when you need them, or in this case dumping them when your done." ${z_name} says, grinning before grabbing the bucket and casually chucking it's contents into the near-by sink with a heavy splash. ${l_name} nods, wincing ever so slightly at ${z_name}'s action.

"1 day you are going to mis, and then you are going to be required to clean up the mess." ${t_name} deadpans.

"You O me 2 cookies, now." Is ${z_name}'s only reply.
*goto commands
*label n_confused

${n_name} catches ${mc_first}, smirking, though also stopping ${mc_them} from falling face-first into ${mc_their} own vomit.

"Bet your happy I was here now, aren’t you?" ${n_they} mutters, Then, glancing at the now snoring ${mc_first} as ${n_their} smirk vanishes, replaced with a frown. "Well, you will be when you wake up anyway."
Then, with a disgusted grimace. "Could someone get this shit off me now? It's disgusting, and reeks to hell and back. Also, ${n_petname} doesn't like it and ${n_their}'s a goddam rat so if it's bad to ${n_them}, well."

"Hold still, I will fix it. You will still have to wash that unless you want the smell to stay though." ${n_name} nods to ${l_name}, before the other ${l_person} raises ${l_their} hand to the side, the vomit splattered over ${n_their} front following the hand, flowing away and splashing into a bucket that floats over, ${n_name} casually catching it out of the air before lowering it, now filled with vomit as the last of it splatters inside, to the floor with a soft thump.

"Show-off." ${d_name} says.

"And you smoking every time you get mad isn't? I can move shit with my mind, you can throw fireballs. ${l_name} can make water do stuff and you don't say ${l_they}'s a show-off? ${t_name} can do shadow stuff, but since the ${t_person}'s hole thing is to not draw atention, not being a show-off is kind of your hole thing, boss."

"I get emotional!"

"You are correct, ${n_name}." ${t_name} says. "Showing off would be anathema to my particular set of skills, for which I was first hired. As well as that however, I personally believe that it is a frivolous and trivial per suit."

"Have I chucked you yet this month, ${d_name}?"

"Once?"

"When you asked me to."

"Fare point."
${n_name} just smirks before the now full bucket flies into the air, lobbing it's contents  into the near-by sink with a splash though none gets anywhere near the rim.

"That? Is me showing off."

"If you ever mis." ${l_name} says, frowning now, "you are going to have to clean up the mess. You do know that, yes?"

"Yeah yeah, you know I will. Right now though I got it in one, so."

"Good."

${n_name} doesn't reply, instead letting ${mc_first} slump against ${n_them}, smirk returning to ${n_their} face as a small furry head pops out of the the top of ${n_their} shirt, dark nose twitching as it sniffs at the ${mc_person} before vanishing.

"Are you thinking." ${d_name} says as ${d_they} moves over to put a hand on ${n_name}'s shoulder, "What I think your thinking?"

"Perhaps." ${n_name} grunts, 2 fingers going to the ${mc_person}'s throat as ${n_their} smirk vanishes to be replaced by a deep frown. "Not now obviously, but later? Also, this ${mc_person} is really, really fucked. ${mc_they} should have died at least twice as far as I can tell, and that's just from a quick scan."

"Duh, I figured that first bit out all on my own. How long have I known you for?"

"Course you did." ${n_name} says, grin settling itself  in place as ${n_they} ruffles ${d_name}'s hair. "I taught you, didn't I? I'm nothing if not good at teaching people." The grin twists into a smirk. "This and that."

${d_name}'s face goes grim, the flicker of amusement in ${d_their} eyes fading.

"Your not getting a thankyou from a Seeker, ${n_name}. You do know that, right? Even if you could get past the fact that ${mc_they} probably hates all of us instinctively, division  command would never let you 2 alone in a room unless ${mc_they} was handcuffed, and you don't do those. Apart from that 1 time, but-"

"We don't talk about that, ${d_name}." ${n_name} snaps, glaring before getting a nod and a grin from ${d_name}, ${n_name}'s expression flicking back to a grin on ${n_their} next words. "Anyway, when did I ever say it had to be in a room? There so boring anyway, and well. Some things I wanted to try." Then, smirk fading. "This is all provided ${mc_they} actually wants to, which given my conduct up till know, well."

${d_name} just facepalms. Then, face going grim once more.
"Will ${mc_they}?"

"Yeah." ${n_name} says, face now matching ${d_name}'s. "${mc_they} will be fine, at least unless ${mc_they} drinks any more blood." ${d_name} nods.
*goto commands
*label d_training

${d_name} catches the now limp ${mc_first}, holding ${mc_first} at arms length so as not to get any of the vomit currently splattered across ${d_their} torso and legs on the ${mc_person}, face pinched into a scowl before ${d_their} eyes turn a bailfull-red.

"I would not suggest that, ${d_name}." ${z_name} rumbles.

"Do you think I care what you think I should or shouldn't do?" ${d_they} spits back, smoak curling from ${d_their} lips with every word.

"No, but you do care if your sense of smell is still alive, and if you think that smell is bad now? Try burning it. Trust me, it's a hell of a lot worse. Ask ${n_name} if you don't believe me."
Glaring, ${d_name}'s eyes return to their normal hue, smoak petering out.

"Would you be so kind as to remove that, ${l_name}, before ${d_they} tries to burn it off simply to spite me?" ${z_name} asks. ${l_name} nods before moving to stand beside ${d_name}.

"Kindly stand still? I need to focus, and if you move it will make it more difficult."

"OK boss."

${l_name} nods before raising a hand, the vomit soaking ${d_name}'s clothes following said, flowing sideways before falling into a bucket that ${z_name} tosses to land at their feet. When no more remains on ${d_name}, ${d_they}, with a wicked grin,, points ${d_their} fingers into the bucket where apon  a white-hot beam of fire shoots into the metal bucket, boiling the vomit away and warping the metal in the process, bucket now burning a blue-white, the smell of burning wood wafting from the floor beneath.

"Take that, you disgusting filth." ${d_they} growls, face darkening. "Never again. Never.-" ${d_name} cuts ${d_theirself} short before shaking ${d_their} head, blinking twice, and rapping an arm around ${mc_first}'s torso to stop ${mc_them} from falling down, taking several deep breaths as ${d_their} face and eyes return to normal.

"Anyone have a phone?"

"Explain." ${t_name} says.

"Picture? ${mc_they}'s adorable and I want a picture to keep of this moment!"

"Use yours." ${n_name} says. "You never go anywhere without the thing after all, and I'm not getting a knew one because you melt mine after getting annoyed like last time."

"That only happened like, twice!"

"That's more than enough."

"Left it in my room, and don't want to go get it. Can I borrow yours? Please? Pretty please with. No, never mind, I am not putting anything you would like on top of that."

"Hold still then, I'll take the picture from over here." With that, ${n_name} pulls ${n_their} phone out before snapping  several pictures before glancing at them and nodding as a small smile tugs at ${n_their} lips.

"Thanks!" ${n_name} doesn't reply.

"You are not supposed to do that without authorization, ${d_name}." ${t_name} says, ${l_name} silently backing ${t_their} up by frowning slightly.

"Whose? Or has there been a rule where I have to ask for permission when I am on my off-time? If so, ${n_name} is going to throw a fit and eat all the raw meat in the place again, and ${z_name}'s going to be annoyed, which I really don't care about, so."

"${mc_theirs}. As current law stands, you require ${mc_their} authorization to take photographs of ${mc_them}, as ${mc_they}, as far as we are aware, is a normal person. Bar being a Seeker, which does not count in this instance."

"I'll ask ${mc_them} when ${mc_they} wakes up." ${d_name} says. "Anyway, it's not like I'm going to do anything with them and ${mc_they} just looks so adorable right now!"

"As you say." Is all ${t_name} says.
*goto commands
*label commands

"${j_name}." ${t_name} says. "Now that we have some time, please explain your initial reaction to the Seeker."

"I am sorry. I, over-reacted. There was,-"
The team nods as one.

"Take ${mc_them} to medical, and insure that noone sees you carrying ${mc_them}." ${j_name} says, face hardening, voice sharpening.
"${z_name}? I know that I can't order you, but a squad of your people, Marines and Wolves at the door would be appreciated. I need to make a call." With that, the woman turns, moving to the door before exiting the room.

"I want cookies for it!" ${z_name} yells after the woman, getting a snort and a yelled assent in reply before turning to
*gosub_scene highest_calc
*if (vomit_t) =true
	${t_name}.
	*goto leave
*elseif (vomit_l) =true
	${l_name}.
	*goto leave
*elseif (vomit_n) =true
	${n_name}.
	*goto leave
*elseif (vomit_d) =true
	${d_name}.
	*goto leave
*label leave
"I will go with you. Do not argue this, I am coming weather you like it or not. I need to confirm something, and for that, I need to insure that someone does not rip the Seeker apart while were walking. Am I understood?"
*if (vomit_t) =true

	"I see no issue with that arrangement." ${t_name} says, slinging ${mc_first} over 1 shoulder before the shadows expand to cover them both, both vanishing sseconds later.

	"If you would?" ${t_their} voice sounds from the empty air.

	"I got the lights." ${z_name} afirms. With that, the sound of the ${t_person}'s footfalls moving from the room ring out.
	*goto leaving
*elseif (vomit_l) =true

	"You are welcome to if you wish, as you know, ${z_name}." ${l_name} says with a smile. ${z_name} nods.

	${l_name} returns the gesture before lifting  ${mc_first} into 1 arm, making ${d_name} have to suppress a snort and fight and loos to suppress a smirk before ${l_they} turns and strides from the room, ${mc_first} now cradled in 1 long arm.
	*goto leaving
*elseif (vomit_n) =true

	"Fine by me." ${n_name} shrugs, smirking. "Just means I get to look at ${mc_them} longer." Then, smirk fading. "You sure the little blue guy can fix this? ${mc_they}'s been through a fuck-tun today."

	"Yes."

	${n_name} grunts, smirk returning before starting to heft ${mc_first}, stopping and shrugging before the ${mc_person} just floats into the air and flips before landing, ${mc_their} back at ${n_name}'s shoulder-height as ${n_name} gently folds ${mc_their} arms across ${mc_their} chest, scowl fading into something softer. With that, ${n_they} turns, ${mc_first} floating along behind as if on a hovering board and walks out the door, smirk back in place , hips swaying ever so slightly.
	*goto leaving
*elseif (vomit_d) =true

	${d_name} looks to ${t_name} with a scowl and a pleading expression before glaring at ${z_name} and shaking ${d_their} head. ${t_name} shakes ${t_their} own head before nodding to ${z_name}.

	${d_name} flips ${t_name} off, sighs, and nods before lifting ${mc_first} off the floor with the arm ${d_they} is using to hold ${mc_them} upright before slinging the ${mc_person} carefully, feet down over ${d_their} back before turning and striding from the room at a ground-eating lope, flipping both ${z_name} and ${t_name} off as ${d_they} goes.

	"${d_they} will.-" ${t_name} starts.

	"No." Is all ${z_name} says, cutting the ${t_person} off. ${t_name} nods, face grim.

	"I will insure ${t_their} protection." ${t_name} nods.
	*goto leaving
*label leaving

With that, the large man follows after, the 2 starting to stride down the hall.

The watcher considers following the ${t_person} carrying ${mc_fullname}, however it is not mission protocol as for the moment at least, ${mc_they} Is not in immediate danger. Besides,  she is curious about this phone call of ${j_name}'s. So, the Watcher moves behind ${j_name} before engaging her helmet's external sensors, listening to the mobile phone now pressed against the woman's ear.
*page_break evesdropping
"I'm sorry for calling you like this, but-" ${j_they} starts.

"You better have a dam good reason for pulling this after what you did, ${j_familiel}." The voice on the other end snaps. Male, adult, and rather angry.

"She didn't come out of her room for the better part of a day and still wakes up screaming sometimes, months later." The voice has grown low, Feral. An animal snarling in a cage. "With all she has gone through, for your sake I really hope that you had a goddam good reason for what you pulled."

"I know." ${j_name} whispers now, voice sad, contrite. "What was I to do? This was the only way to get it off our sent, and more importantly, hers."

The voice on the other end grunts.
"I am not going to go into this with you. Tell her your alive, and deal with the blow-out and if your people come hunting her after you die , I will remove them from my house. Am I understood?"

"Yes."

"Good, now I assume you have an actual reason for contacting me?"

"${mc_fullname}. Where is ${mc_they} now?"

"Not here, and you should be blessing your lucky stars for that since they love that girl almost as much as we do, and I have no idea what so ever what Valkyrie would do if ${t_they} found out that you faked your own death and didn't tell your daughter." Then, grimly. "Though considering who they are? Would probably not be to give you a nice hug."

${j_name} lets out a short harsh laugh, face twisting into what could be perhaps loosely be thought of as a smile, then.
"Do you have eyes on ${mc_them} currently?" ${j_name} asks, voice growing hard, businesslike.

"Currently got 2 people that I know and a few more I don't. You might though since there Killjoy's people and they have been vouched for. Also got a few of the Iron company around, and you know that lot's solid. Also got a bunch of random Corpsegrinders who won't leave. Now, why?"

"That bad?"

"You know the grinders, always trying to get themselves killed in a worthwhile way." ${j_name} grunts, scowling.

"I'm going to send you a picture, and I need you to tell me anything, and I mean, anything, that you find strange or out of place. I don't care if it's
*if ((mc_hairstyle ="shaved") or (mc_balled =true))
	something as simple as clothing choice, or hair, or anything else.
	*goto call2
*else
	a single strand of hair.
	*goto call2
*label call2
Got me?"

There is a grunt from the other before the woman taps something on the screen of her phone.
"Got it. Now, why does this picture show blood of my blood? Also, why does ${mc_they} look siphoned and half-dead? When was this taken?"

"Not your blood, and about 5 minutes or so ago give or take. ${mc_they} showed up about 16 hours ago, looked like that. Actually looked worse, but ${z_name} took ${mc_them} to medical to see if we can't fix this cluster-fuck of a situation, and considering it's ${z_name} were talking about, I trust him."

Their is a growl, then.
"Watch ${mc_them} if you can, also the brand on the back of the neck is wrong. This one says Alpha 1 1 4, where as My blood's is Alpha 1 1 8."
${j_name} nods, seems to remember that the other can't see her, then.

"Fuck."

"First intelligent thing you said all day, kid." The other chuckles, a low  gravelly rasp over the phone's tiny speakers. "Now, what are you going to do? What is DIC going to do?"

"Standard ops if I can keep the fact that,-" ${j_name} sighs.

"Fact of what. Speak plane, girl. No-one’s listening apart from us, and maybe that mech in the corner, but she's solid. Also don't look, you can't see her."

${j_name} growls, glancing around, eyes sliding right over the Watcher's form, now rapped in shadow.

"${mc_they} is a seeker."
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"Well, fuck me sideways with a rusty spoon."

"I don't think your wife would appreciate that language." ${j_name} says with a snort of laughter. "Also would probably rather violently, and brutally murder said spoon, and I'm not getting the silver legion jumping down my throat because of civvy deaths."

"How long has it been, and you still remind me of the girl I brought in from the cold."

"You still remind me of the grumpy old asshole who took a broken thing and gave her a second chance." The voice on the other end grunts, then sighs.

"This is confirmed?"

"Yes." ${j_name} says, smile fading. "It's confirmed."

"Who knows?" The voice snaps, worry now thick in the man's tone.

"My people, and ${z_name} for now, and I dam well intend on keeping it that way. I am not going to do anything that let's anyone near my daughter, ever."

"Anyone else?"

"No. If they were to find out? They will shortly forfeit  their rights to live." The voice on the other end grunts, sounding satisfied.

"Can they be trusted?"

"I assume you mean my people, since ${z_name} is ${z_name}. Yes?"

"Correct. You know how I feel about, well. I know they are yours but."

"They won't tell if I instruct them not too, and before you ask I have done so. Not that they would even if ${t_name} wasn't ${t_name}."

"Keep me," The other voice growls, "updated on this if you could, ${j_fullname}. Do I make myself clear? This could go very, very badly for both of us, and I will not have my blood drawn into this, or anyone else among my kin. I will not lose any more to this world, and I will kill anyone or anything who threatens that. As you know, I am rather good at killing living beings."

"I can do that, and I do, yes."

"${j_familiel}." The voice softens now. "When I say anyone, I mean, anyone. If I believe you are a threat to my people? A threat to my children? A threat to the life I have built here? I will kill you. I will morn your death yes, but I will kill you. Do you understand this?"

"I know."

"Good."

"How is she?" ${j_name} asks, voice softening as ${j_their} face hardens.

"Living with us, and doing well." The voice on the other end softens. "You taught her to endure after all, and she has not let those lessons fall by the wayside."

"I taught her to be fierce, and you taught her, well.

"I taught her to be what she is, ${j_familiel}. I taught her to control what the flames made her, and control the gifts my blood was forced to inflict." The other voice says, voice almost gentle now. "You well knew what I was going to do when you asked me to do so, when you placed her into my care. She will endure, have no doubt of that. She will survive, ${j_name}. She will thrive, as you did. She will have  rocks in the storm. Beacons against the cold. Lights in the darkness to guide her home once more, and may what gods there are have mercy on those who get in her way, as you taught her."

"Got to go." ${j_name} rasps, face starting to tear up before abruptly ending the call.
The Watcher nods, filing the information away before turning and shifting to the medical facility that ${mc_fullname} Alpha 1 1 4 has now been transported to. With the call done, she can sate her curiosity on that matter, at least for now.
*goto_scene core medical