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Blinking as his vision was blocked by a pair of rather beautiful wings, he went cross-eyed to focus on the smaller body of the butterfly that sat upon his nose. As the dust fell and he breathed it in through his nose and smiled very tenderly at the little creature, eyes focusing back onto those beautiful wings. Suddenly... he felt as if safe arms were around him, like the night that Chisulo's large, furry body protected him from the cold as they slept beneath the tree.

"Well hello there, little butterfly..." He said softly, not at all feeling silly, ignoring the looks other Anthros would throw at him, "You let off a scent that smells just like his... Chisulo's... I wonder how you ever managed that," He said in a light whisper, so as not to frighten the delicate creature. Chisulo... Biting his lower lip, he stared at the butterfly without blinking, silent tears falling to his cheeks.

The wolf raised a brow when the butterfly had circled around him, hovered infront of his face, and then fluttered inside of the asylum. The brow raised further at this, and caught his interest just slightly. Luckily, Zakai was still deep in his slumber. Feeling a hand on his shoulder, and noting that it was an unfamiliar scent, he glanced towards the rabbit and noted that he was, indeed, blind.

"Do you... live here? I am in search of my brother, Andie..." He asked very softly in a gentle, kind tone of voice. He also spoke very proper, perfect English... probably because he had studied it for so long, as he was Irish. The wolf didn't seem to mind that a stranger had his hand on his shoulder because-- oddly enough-- he felt comforted by this strange Anthro.

Smiling softly at the little creature, Andie slowly found himself standing up as if the butterfly had told him to. Cocking his head to the side, his ears flicked as he watched the graceful, elegant creature before him. Why did this butterfly smell like Chisulo? What... was going on, exactly? Things that he pushed aside as he leaned back against the wall, smiling as he watched the butterfly. "Beautiful," He whispered softly.

Aleksandir smiled gently and followed him, gently taking the rabbit's paw in his hand to help him up the stairs. He was a gentleman, afterall, and he would never leave anyone, whether they were blind or not, to climb stairs without some sort of assistance. That was just how he was brought up. Odd for an Irishman to be so polite and proper? Not at all, at least, not for him and what he could remember.

"Thank you... I am Aleksandir William... You may call me Alek or Will..." He said softly. Whoa-- since when did he go around telling strangers his last name? Well... it was uncommon, but at least he didn't give his full name. Aleksandir was a middle name that had started as his nickname. His full name was therefore James Aleksandir William, although wasn't a name that flowed together, it was rather bumpy and rigid... but it suited him just fine.

"Oh, little butterfly," Andie said softly as he began to walk after it, ignoring all the staring Anthros, giving occassional giggles every now and then. He felt rather childish, but perhaps, for this moment, he had faded back into his child's state of mind. It wouldn't be uncommon, if he found things that he remembered as a child, he often sank back to think like a child. It was generally how Andie best functioned.

"How... did you know that it was James Aleksandir...?" Pausing for a moment, he caught onto the warm smile and couldn't help but feel at peace, whether his name was known or not. "I do not suppose you knowing could hurt any..." He stated softly. As long as he was most frequently called Aleksandir or William, no trouble would arise. But if he was called James.. well, situations could arise involving his past.

"So, how do you know Andie, Chisulo?" He asked softly, deciding that it would be best to call the rabbit by the name that was given rather than anything else. What better to call someone but by their name? Besides, he wasn't brought up to call anyone by anything other than their name, unless it was Andie... then he could refer to him as 'brother,' but that didn't happen all too frequently.

Smiling happily as he somewhat bounced after the butterfly, he stopped in his tracks when he saw Aleksandir and a baby in his arms. But his eyes quickly focused on the rabbit... It.. couldn't be, could it? His mind was playing tricks on him again. It was all adding up, all the tricks... he hadn't taken his pills for awhile now. But... but...

"William...? Chisulo...?" He looked utterly confused, torn between fantasy and reality as he took a step back, his bangs falling lightly into his face. Whimpering lightly, he closed his eyes and shook his head. It had to be Chisulo... the smell, everything... but-- Sabre...

Alek blinked at Chisulo and then looked to his brother, falling silent with worry written all over his face when he heared him whimper and watched his younger brother take a step backwards. Closing his eyes, he stayed silent. This was obviously going to be between Chisulo and Andie... there was nothing he could do about it, considering he knew nothing of the situation.

Allowing himself to be taken into Chisulo's arms, he closed his eyes as he was pulled into the rabbit's arms and into a hug. Loosely wrapping his arms around Chisulo, he let out another very light whimper, his body shaking lightly as his nerves had gotten worked up. He had seen it... the blood coming from Sabre's eyes... and he was supposed to be going home-- but where was home? That abandoned asylum wasn't home.. it was an old prison.

"His eyes were bleeding... I saw..." Andie whispered softly into Chisulo's chest as he burried his face against it. When he was in his child's state-of-mind it was always best to treat him as a child until he calmed down. He would return to his 'normal' state-of-mind as soon as his nerves calmed. "William," He whispered softly, peeking over Chisulo's shoulders, but making no movement to get to him.

"Hello, little brother," Aleksandir said softly, giving a warm smile to him. He knew exactly how to treat him, and he knew to keep a distance between him and his brother until he calmed down.. especially with a baby in his arms.

The fox clung to Chisulo gently, rubbing his face against the other's chest, breathing in his familiar, relaxing scent. Softly pulling his head from Chisulo's face, he nodded up at him in a childish manner before leaning up to kiss him on the cheek, but there was no 'muah' added on this time, simply the brush of lips against skin. "Okay... I believe you, Chisulo.."

After a moment of thought, he glanced over Chisulo's shoulder towards Aleksandir before focusing back onto the bunny. "How did this happen, though? Are... are you going to leave soon? Will... will you stay with me as long as you can?" He asked softly, glancing off towards the ground before gazing back up at the rabbit, seemingly more and more 'normal'.

"Good... I was afraid I wouldn't see you again..." He said softly, not bothering to find a logical explination behind any of it. The only facts that mattered was that he could see him, he could touch him, and that he would be staying for quite a long time. Glancing to the butterfly, he smiled softly and leaned against his dear friend.

"Magnificent and beautiful creatures, capable of many inexplainable things," He whispered softly before glancing back towards Aleksandir. "I'm alright, Aleksandir. But... I... that place... it's not home anymore." He began, biting his lip lightly, "... Sabre... Chisulo... Jacob... With them... it feels like I'm home."

Aleksandir nodded his head and gave his brother a sweet, warm smile, something rare for anyone to see in itself. "I do understand, Andie. I am glad that this day for you has finally come, when you have found people you trust and hold dear, that you love in your own way." Smiling down at the sleeping baby, he looked back towards his brother and nodded, "... but if you ever need somewhere to stay, Andie, you know that you can always come to me." With that, he turned and left.