Out of Their Minds

Niel decided that he needed more information on Calipto. He left his room and went to the cafeteria. There he saw Dr. Francine talking to Glenn. Niel walks up to the doctor and says, "I'm sorry to interrupt you're conversation but I wanted to know if we could talk in private for a couple of minutes." Niel hoped she didn't hold a grudge for Chaos trying to blackmail her.

 

Glenny turned his glare to the intruder. He saw it was Niel, and he was asking to talk to Francine in private. Couldn't he see they were in the middle of something? He could be very suspicious.

 

I sighed, and looked at Niel. Now what did he really want from me? I remorsefully looked back at Glenny, looking for his permission.
"Glenny and I are discussing something very important. If he allows, I guess I'll come."

 

After Olena had calmed down, she closed her eyes again, and tried to concentrate once more.
Okay. Sorry . . . you startled me.

Quite alright. It's very startling, actually, I don't blame you.

But . . . but I . . . shouldn't I've been hearing voices before I came to a mental institute?

Actually, hearing my voice may be a good thing. It can explain things for a long way.
Olena's head began to hurt badly, and she opened her eyes again. She could hear a faint sound of the voice say: "you're a smart girl, Olena, you can figure it out."

 

Glenny looked at Niel, and back at Francine. Restraining himself from doing something too extreme, like kicking the chair - he didn't enjoy being asked of things - he stood, and gave his spot with Francine up to Niel. He only watched him as he walked away from the two, requesting that it be somewhat quick. They hadn't spoken in very long.

He wanted to listen in, almost, as he went out into the hall, but remained undecided.

 

As he watched Glenn leave Niel says, "I'm sorry Glenn but this is very important." Niel askes if they can go back to his room to talk and Dr. Francine agrees. When they get back to his room he shuts the door and says "First off, I want to apologize for what happened the last time we talked. Chaos and I don't know any of your secrets, so you don't have to worry about that. We just wanted information on the investigation, but we probably should have went about it in a different way. So I'm sorry. This next question I'm going to ask you is very important and I need an honest answer. I can guess that you have had atleast a few converstions with John, so please tell me, what can of person do you think John is."

 

I felt sorry as Glenny left, probably annoyed. He was going throguh a lot lately - Ramses had stopped visiting him and this didn't help him a lot. I wanted to stop him, but Niel seemed upset. He took me to his room, and immediately started talking.
"First off, I want to apologize for what happened the last time we talked. Chaos and I don't know any of your secrets, so you don't have to worry about that. We just wanted information on the investigation, but we probably should have went about it in a different way. So I'm sorry. This next question I'm going to ask you is very important and I need an honest. I can guess that you have had at least a few conversations with John, so please tell me, what can of person do you think John is."
I looked around the room, wondering why John was the highlight in everyone's mind.
"He's a confusing person, Niel. Harsh, rude, diplomatic - but sweet and caring at the same time. Helpful, diplomatic and harsh would actually, be the combination."
I kept asking myself if this was because of his flirting, but the answer was negative.

 

"Would you....um....trust him when it comes to something very important." says Niel

 

I thought over the question dearly. No, he could not be trusted. No matter what - he could not. But should I tell this to Niel? Didn't he already have enough adventure in this place?
"I guess he can be trusted a little...but I have my doubts. Why'd you ask?"

 

"First off, you have to promise me you won't tell anyone else about what I am about to say." says Niel. Dr. Francine nods her head in agreement. "I ask because both John and Gregor have asked us to help them against the other one. Gregor seems to know about everything that happens in this place and I highly doudt he is as insane as he acts. According to Gregor, John is a very violent man who might end up killing all of us. However, according to John, Gregor has kidnapped his daughter and killed his wife. He says that Gregor is blackmailing him. And then theres that announcement you made about the aliens, so I'm thinking that Gregor or John might not even be human. I just don't know who to trust anymore. For the first time in a long time, I'm not sure if Chaos can protect us. So I figured that I might as well ask you for your opinion about John." says Niel.

 

I felt my eyes droop in shock rather than tiredness as many attribute it to be. What int he world was going on in this place? I knew John's wife was dead and he had a daughter Eve...but where did Gregor come in? Surely John didn't mean what he said in my apartment that day, did he?
"You'll get killed!"
I thought over both sides of the story. Gregor couldn't have managed a riot so easily. He couldn't have passed the operation and come to normalcy after being injured so badly. He couldn't have blackmailed her. Not as a genuine crazy person.
"I think you're right. Something about both of them is crazily wrong."
Just as much the pun attracted her, she didn't know what to do.
"We must investigate into this further."

 

"Yeah, that is what me and Chaos have been trying to do but so far all we have managed to find out is that Gregor's real name is Belleth, that John's real name is Calipto and that there is a connection between them. Gregor is the one that told me his real name, and I confirmed it by refering to Gregor as Belleth while talking to Calipto. Calipto recognized the name instantly, so I think either that is his real name or atleast a name he has used in the past. As for John's real name being Calipto well that is what he told me and I haven't managed to confirm it yet, so your guess is as good as mine. And according to you aliens are involved so it is likely that is what John and the military is investigating in this place. Listen Dr. Francine, we think that you are trustworthy and that you do the best you can to protect the patients, so if you need our help while investigating the situation, please don't hesitate to ask." says Niel.

 

I nodded, finally satiated as someone trusted me to their heart's core, unlike many I could never forget to mention.
"I appreciate your help, Niel. and I think you can aid me further since you are Gregor's friend and can spend time with him. John said - Calipto said, that he'd be out of town from tomorrow. If he's truthful, I will be able to do quite a lot of research on him. If he's lying, there's no need to proceed with his sincerity. As far as Gregor a.k.a. Belleth is concerned, you must obtain the most of his trust, and try to get information from him. I'm sure we'll be able to get something out of him if you butter him enough."

 

Yeah, I can do that." says Niel. He heard Chaos say "As long as we play along with their plans for now, we should be able to get more information for the doctor." "Okay, but you will be the one to deal with Belleth." thinks Niel. "Thats fine with me aslong as you are the one that deals with Calipto. If I deal with him, I'll probably hurt him, badly." says Chaos as he thinks about the knife they have hidden in their room. Niel looks at the doctor and says "Oh, and one more thing. Are there really aliens in the asylum?"

 

I chuckled, feeling a little relieved.
"I sure wish I knew, Niel. But if you ask me, the fire was the aliens' idea. They wanted to incinerate the urine samples, since they could prove existence of non-Earthly species. Therefore, there must be some here and there."
With that, she looked down at her watch and hissed.
"I have to go now, Niel. We'll talk later, okay?"
With that, she opened the door and walked away. She had to talk to the bank manager about her cheque.

 

I crossed the street, my purse clutched in my arms. It was a windy time of the week my beautiful, short hair were coated with dust. I coughed and made sure to keep my purse in my hands, since I didn't want to lose it to the wind. I had almost reached the subway when a man blocked my path.

"Let me go, Jerry. I'm not in a mood."
I groaned, already being in an irate mood. Jerry held my hand, trying to grab my attention.

"Listen to me. This is really important."
"I don't care about you and your important stuff. I told you never to show me your filthy face again."
"Please Francine, this is for your life's sake. You're in danger."
I wanted to giggle. When was the last time my life was safe? Had been days.
"Like I care. Now let me go!"
He blocked me again as I tried to push him away, and then time held me by my wrists.
"Listen: Brenda's very dangerous to be with.You have to do something about her."
"What? You two having trouble and now you beg me to help you?"
I finally kicked into his knee and walked towards the bus terminal. Jerry winced, but didn't want to lose me yet.
"We were never dating, Francine! She blackmailed me at gunpoint, I swear!"
I turned around, surprised. I let the wind beat into my just massaged skin, as I walked back to him to hear his story.

"Francine, that woman is crazy. She can kill you no problem. Thing is, when we met the first time after she came over, and I went to drop her home, she acted really...flirty. I knew you wouldn't like us involved, so I denied her gestures. Just then, she pulled out a gun and poked it into my ear, threatening me to eliminate you if I didn't give her every itsy bitsy detail about you. And I agreed. I told her everything, Francine! From your first steps to your schizophrenia, Dad's murder - everything! And now I realize how stupid I was. She's stopped using me now, and I know she now wants to kill you. Leave the stupid job Francine. We'll move out of this place. Forever. And...and we'll change names! But please, don't hurt yourself by staying in her midst."

He only stopped to breathe, at which I stood here stoned. He told me of his recent encounters with her, which intensified my fears. Was she working for Calipto or Belleth? There was a possibility, but I was too daunted to consider much. Brenda never seemed like that.

Jerry was about to go when I stopped him.
"Come home with me, Jerry. I don't want you hurt out there."
Jerry shook his head, whispering:
"If I stay with you, Brenda will realize I told you and will kill you. I can't risk that."
"But - "
"I can't risk that!"
Jerry then coughed, spitting out the dust. I watched as he waved and went running off to another corner of the street.

This week had been a messed up one.

 

Penny for a ram
Cent for his forgotten joy
Misses his vision​

 

Skye was very unsure of herself as they took off. She didn’t have her knife with her and she didn’t feel safe, even between her three friends. She grabbed a hold of Ambriel’s hand as they neared the door. She wasn’t sure what to think, and she sure wasn’t sure what to say. She knew being quiet would be her best bet, unless her voice was needed.

Gregor knocked on the door. Her eye gave a violent twitch, though she was almost sure it was a nervous tic.

“Come in.” she heard Brenda say.

She held on tighter to Ambriel’s hand.

“I love you guys.” She said in a faint whisper, looking away embarrassed. She blushed bright red. She quickly looked up at Ambriel, trying to shrug it off, “Will we be okay?”

 

Ambriel heard Skye's mumbled words and said..."Yes sweetie, we will be just fine..." She leaned in close to Skye and added, "I love you too...you are safe."

Ambriel felt her sweater pockets...she could feel that she grabbed both tranqualizers....one for her and the other for Skye. They would be alright.

As they walked inside, Ambriel grabbed Gregor's hand and spoke in a low voice, "Should something go wrong...promise me you wont leave me here."

Gregor never skipped a beat.

 

Gregor smiled at Ambriel, Skye, and Klesps. "Just remember," he whispered, "I stole the passports. If she's involved with John, she'll be coming for me anyway. No reason for either of you two to get in trouble."

Gregor opened the door and looked at Brenda. "I think we should talk."

 

Brenda looked up to see three of her patients at her door. Gregor, Ambriel and Akye. Brenda smiled, believing they looked cute together.
"I think we should talk."
Brenda nodded, a jolly expression on her face.
"Oh why not. Funny, no patient ever comes to me for counseling on their own. I feel honored, really. But all three of you, together? Is there something big you want to be counseled about?"
She pulled out her drawer, and cursed under her breath. She reformed her frown into a grin once more, speaking merrily:
"My hairpins are missing. Man, I have been looking for them for hours. Anyway, come sit all of you."
She sat down herself, waiting for them to start off.

 

Gregor leaned back in his chair. "Why don't we start with your missing passports?"

 

Brenda's eyes tripled in size as Gregor raised such a weird question.
"My missing passports?"
She immediately looked through her stack of papers, and pulled out a brown envelope. She confidently opened it and peeked inside, and then gasped.
"My passports...they're gone!"
She exclaimed, and then looked angrily at her patients.
"What is the meaning of this?"

 

Ambriel sat and waited for Brenda to say something...she couldn't believe Gregor was going to take the wrap for the passports. She also, couldn't believe he was so controlled and calm...that was one of the things sshe respected about him was ability to remain calm in the hardest of times. She was proud to know him.

It was interesting....Brenda's actions were forced...Ambriel was sure she was acting on a short fuse.

 

"Well ... I might have happened to find it. It's funny. There was an old friend of mine walking around here in disguise. The next thing you know, your passports - with two different names are missing."