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Thinking that the new footsteps coming near carried another doctor Tegi’s branch flared up, easing slightly as he looked up. It was quickly determined that he wasn’t an undertaker let alone one of them, but weather he was a normal prisoner or deadman remained undiscerned. Seems like new faces just keep showing up. He began wondering just how far into things the inmate saw and heard, but his carefree response smoothed over his suspicions. “Hm, if you consider almost killing an undertaker a party then I guess you’re in the right place,” he replied, “but I’d rather not be here, not this place.” He resumed picking at the tangerine, but it didn’t take long for a solid, legitimate question to cross his mind. Why was he still there? Aside from having the undertaker there to take him out and being weaker than he wished there was a slim chance he could get away, slim, but still there for the taking. The branch surged about until he reined it back enough to seize his jacket and bracelets from a table not far off. I guess it would be best to get out before I end up cutting everyone up before finding out who they are… In a fluid motion the blanket flew over his head and the jacket was put on in it’s place, though his wrapped arm remained unsleeved. Maybe it was a good thing it wasn’t, because the jacket wasn’t as slack and it was already uncomfortable on his back.

Tina Winston

Tina looked at Tegi as he explained his branch and his actions from earlier. When he was done, Tina gazed down at the floor " Sounds like to me that you need to learn to tame your branch. Not only will you be a danger to others, but, one day you maybe a danger to yourself. Anyway, I now understand why you acted the way you did," she said in a clear voice. Hmm, since he told me a bit about himself I guess I can ... kind of do the same. Glancing back at Tegi she said " I guess since you told me bit about yourself, I'll do the same. My name's Tina and, as you saw earlier, I can form spiders with my branch,". Tina sensed someone near the door. She turned her head and glanced towards the blonde man leaning in the door frame. Hmph , I guess another is joining our strange little get-together ... now is he an Undertaker, a fellow Deadman or a normal prisoner ? Tina quietly listened in on the exchange of words between Tegi and the new guy.

Retra Smith

Retra just looked down at Tegi and smiled a sad little smile when she heard him apologize. " I'm sorry that I can't help you when you get like that ...," she said quietly to herself. She removed her hand from his head and placed it on the wheel chair's arm rest. She gazed over at the new face in the room Huh, here comes another new comer .. she thought. She looked back at Tegi, she watched him as he retrieved his stuff with his branch " You going somewhere ? " she asked him quietly.

( Sorry for not responding for awhile. Something bad happened to some students who went to my school and then I became sick for a few days. This week I was visiting family for Thanksgiving. )

He looked up as Tina spoke, taking in all that she was saying as he thought over what to say himself. Ah, but how am I suppose to ‘tame it’ when the only time it goes awry is when I’m freaked out? No words escaped Tegi, the only hint that he was listening being a nod when she started talking about herself. Explaining himself further didn’t seem necessary, no matter how much he hated it his achelies heel was out on a platter, and it was getting harder to focus on much of anything with how unpleasant his back felt. Maybe the jacket was a bad idea… he thought with a frown. Every time the stitches pulled and snagged it strengthened the regret of his decision.

From his side another voice murmured, and though Tegi thought it strange that Retra was apologizing her expression said twenty times more. He looked down briefly before meeting her eyes again “Wouldn’t it be better that way?” Tegi replied in a softer tone, “I’m not in control of anything… here…” He trailed off as he watched the undertaker, confused by the man’s actions. But after looking that way and catching sight of the doctors weaving somewhat less around the unconscious undertaker, especially the one that peered into the area, his nerves got the best of him, every bit of unease clear to see.

However, before he could find his footing and take off the undertaker approached him, and after how he just acted toward the other undertaker Tegi could only assume the worst. His branch swirled around him protectively as the other drew near, which didn’t seem to phase the cloaked figure whatsoever. s**t, now it’s really over… does he still have that rag? Is he gonna kill me instead? He flinched expecting either outcome, but instead was greeted with an unbearable amount of pain as he was picked up, and his branch became an unconditioned havoc as he protested. It only got worse as his back met the bed, his breath hitching upon impact. Through the volume of things that were going through his head, namely mentally screaming in pain since his voice wasn’t cooperating, Tegi managed to pick up on a little of what the undertaker was saying. With that his thoughts turned more sinister. Spiteful, yet undeniable: being demoted to that of a child was starting to really piss him off.

He glared as the undertaker pressed his lips against his forehead. This was going too far. Without hesitation the boy’s head slammed into the black clad undertaker’s, and as Tegi struggled to think of something to say the blood around him started to draw dangerously close to the undertaker’s skin.

((My posts may become more sparse due to finals week coming up and the fact that my stomach is plotting against me. Hopefully the later isn't serious.))

*the doctor stops for a moment ad then leaves and comes back a few minutes later with 15 guards* doctor: there they are! Their the ones who hurt him! *he yells pointing to prettying much everybody except the one known undertaker and they all point their guns at everybody, mostly at tegi* guard: kiss the ground hands on your head now!

[I'm very sorry for the sudden disappearance, school is getting hectic and sports are also hectic buy ill post still, lets keep up the posting people!]

A confused look crossed his face as the newcomer talked. What’s he… oh, guess it was getting out of hand again… the branch slowly began to subside as he attempted to sit up. “I know,” he muttered, “but sitting back and being mocked? No thanks…” It was then that Tina spoke up, adding to the other’s words. However, before he could say anything the doctor returned, 15 guards in tow. The sight of that one person in particular made him freeze up immediately. He was more of a threat than the guards in Tegi’s mind. With that he tried to focus more on the guard’s who seemed to aim at him more than the others. I thought my bullet-taking quota was filled for the day… he thought as an oddly calm façade imbibed his nagging anxiety.“I can’t raise my arm though” he avowed bluntly, “besides, he wouldn’t be so bad off if he didn’t draw his swords and corner me. Kinda brought it on himself don’t you think?” His branch began to build up out of sight as he prepared for the worst, from how things were looking finding a chance to run wasn’t going to be a cakewalk.

((Whoa it’s midterm time? It’s finals week for me, kinda forgot they were around the same time… but yea due to that I won’t be able to do much this week. Only reason I’m posting now is that my sleep schedual is way out of whack, I don't want to get too far behind, and I desperately need a break from studying))

He wasn’t expecting one of the guards to open fire, not when he was trying to be civil. Aside from a few choice words escaping him and grabbing the wound immediately the ordeal set off a new thought: These people weren’t listening. They didn’t care about what he was saying, and definitely weren’t going to back down. Hell they didn’t even say what they wanted: It seemed that his demise was their easy solution. But even worse was that it was his leg that was the collateral damage. Tegi couldn’t tell how bad it was past the burning and stinging, but running now was cut down even further. Frustraighted and in pain, his eyes flicked about the guards, calculating what his next move would be and seeking out any kind of slip up.

((I didn’t know what you meant by putting their rifles up, so I didn’t include much of an action in this post.))

Once again Tegi felt cornered, and the only thing he could think of was to fight his way out. But how he would do so was still in the makings; there was simply too much between the discomfort he was in and gun barrels pointing namely at him. Upon closer inspection however, Tegi noticed that they were just as troubled. It wasn’t much, but it was something to work with.

He briefly glanced over at Tina, wondering how she was fairing in the situation only to find she was complying to every word they said. He supposed it was logical, not everyone liked to challenge people with guns, but for how snappy she seemed before it seemed almost comical. Tegi turned to the guards to keep from laughing and let some of the blood snake out of hiding and flow forth. “Let’s try this again without the bullets. It only gives me more to work with and frankly, your bullets may be a little slow compared to my blood.” he smirked, “Tell me why you’re here and what you want and maybe you can walk away in one piece.”

Unexpectedly, someone’s stupid amount of bravery matched his own, and before they could touch the blonde on the ground some of Tegi's branch snapped forward and entangled the man’s arm, digging deeply into his flesh until his own flaccid blood began to fall as if in submission. “What, you think she’s in any kind of danger from me? You’re the ones who are trigger happy and eager to point your guns at everyone. Think about that.”

((I'm sorry, there's been a lot going on and a response just… wasn't priority.))