Released from her imprisonment

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[After it became clear Anise wasn't returning anytime soon, the principal reluctantly handed over the items the Phantom had demanded. She was delivered safely back to her room without anyone noticing she was back. The next day she got ready as she would have normally done, making her way to her first hour class. No sooner had she sat down she was pulled aside for questioning by the principal. After an hour or so of question after question, the principal realized she wasn't getting anywhere and let the girl go, telling her to go back to her dorm room and rest for that day. Instead of doing that, she slipped into the courtyard and sat under a tree, looking deep in thought over what had happened.

Care to bother her?]

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[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

[Well, Dist was happy to see the girl back, and having a free moment, skipped out between classes to check on her. He was starting to have a lot of dreams with her in them, and it was starting to annoy him.

Most of his dreams annoyed him.

Strolling up to the tree casually enough, he looked down at the girl.]

Anise, it's good to have you back.

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[Blinking, Anise gazed up at him, her eyes slightly unfocused before she smiled softly at the older gentleman.]

Hello Mr. Gneiss. Thank you, it's good to be back.

[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

[Something about this bothered him terribly. What could he though? Anything? He finally reached down, patting her hand as if she were a small child and offered a smile of his own.]

Anise, do you want to talk about it? You obviously aren't hurt, what is it that happened to you?

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[She learned something awful about the Phantom and was sworn to secrecy, that's what.]

There isn't much to talk about really...I was just stuck in a dark room for two days and he occasionally brought me food and water.

[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

[He finally has a seat next to her. It was a nice spot after all.]

Maybe you should take a few days off. I'm sure you're under scrutiny, Anise.

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

...I probably should...

[The only reason she could see for being here was to talk to her friends and reassure them that everything was fine. Like water on a duck's back.]

[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

...Forget it.

[He got up, and pulling a notepad she'd recognize as one he kept for signing students out with his permission, scribbled something hastily it in before ripping it out and letting it flutter to the ground infront of her. A note for her to skip the rest of the day.]

You only ever seem to enjoy everyone's company except mine. [He starts off on that.]

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

...!?

[w-what?]

What the hell! All I've been doing is sitting here! How in the world am I enjoying someone's company more than yours at the moment?! We're the only one's out here.

[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

[He stopped, but didn't turn around.]

If Mr. Cecil or that sleepy-looking boy-- [He pauses. He knows Ion is the right name, but it always sounds so wrong to him for some reason.] --Ion, had come to keep you company, you would have probably perked right up.

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[Looks at the Ion conversation.]

You have a point...

What are you acting so jealous for, I barely even know you!

[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

[I often do.]

You keep mentioning those "dreams". I have them too, and it implies we know eachother a little better than "barely".

[This being the first time he's actually mentioned a speck of the content of his dreams.]

What I don't get is why everyone acts like they can't stand the sight of me. Does a lifetime of memories have no value against these "dreams"?

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

You say we know each other well in our dreams but then you're angry because of that knowledge of how you were!

So tell me Mr.Gneiss, which one is the real you because honestly, you're acting the same either way!

[revenge-lj.livejournal.com]

Doctor.

[He crossed his arms, still not looking at the girl.]

I wouldn't mind knowing you that well, but if all you can do is compare me to that... [He was trying to avoid sounding hurt. Who could say how well he was doing.]

[frailestreplica]

Anise?

[Ion hadn't been able to focus much when he heard Anise was back, and was taking his lunchtime to check on her now that he could. She had been looking out for him after all, he wanted to do the same.]

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[Blinking, the girl looked up and smiled fondly at the boy. He's was a face she could never get tired of.]

Hello Ion, how are you doing today?

[frailestreplica]

I'm fine. I wanted to see how you are.

[Sitting beside her, he pulled his knees up somewhat.]

I was really worried about you.

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

I'm fine too...

[She reached over, ruffling his hair in a loving manner.]

You didn't have to worry silly, as you can see I'm fine♥

Thank you though.

[frailestreplica]

[The ruffling makes him fidget and laugh softly. His hair would look really odd if ever really ruffled.]

I'm glad to see you are. Worrying just shows that we're friends, right?

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[...He considered her to be a friend?

Her heart probably just melted a little.]

Yes, that shows that we care♥

[frailestreplica]

[Of course he does. They talk and laugh and enjoy each other's company so they're friends.

He also had a sneaking suspicion she'd have uprooted the school if he'd been the one to go missing.]

Yes. Would you like to share my lunch?

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[...How right he was, there would be no stone unturned if that happened.]

Eh? Are you sure? I don't mind waiting until I can get back to my dorm.

[frailestreplica]

I don't mind, I don't normally finish it anyway.

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

Eh?! You need to! How else do you expect to grow!?

[frailestreplica]

But eating when I'm not hungry only upsets my stomach.

[last-puppeteer.livejournal.com]

[She sighed softly in defeat.]

Fine, okay, that's understandable. I'll wait until your done before taking any of your food.