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Nathan was unsure on how to take all that he'd been told. He just laid there, looking down, letting Jin talked as he was held close. Nathan waited until Jin stopped speaking and there was a long pause of silence. He secured his grip around Jin, keeping himself closer to the peacock."If it turns out you lied to me Jin... I'll never forgive you," Nathan whispered.

It wouldn't have been overall easy to eat the fruit; the taste of the fruit was bitter and ashy, but it did at least have a honey-like aftertaste at least. Once it was consumed, it gave a dizzying/drowzy feeling. Different as it was, it was a calming feeling. The down side was, if she wanted to do anything hostile, sudden, or anything involving attacking or running away, she would learn quickly that her body was much harder to move around. "Step one. Now two. The doctor may see you now," Erin whispered lovingly to the girl before the vines wrapped gently around her body and started to drag her towards the school.

Hypatia looked down at the little girl with a bit of surprise.

"Patty, would you mind keeping her safe while I try to rid this curse?"

Hypatia flinched at that nickname... "I have no problem with it. Just... Make it back quick."

Jeremy smiled toward Hypatia. "Thank you. You're a lot nicer than I remember," He mused.

"That's because people change, doc." Hypatia mumbled, subconsciously stroking Clara's hair behind her hair and securing the flower.

"Ooh OOH Clayton she's such a sweetheart!" Luca cried, taking Clone's hand with grace and kissing it. He looked right over at Clayton. "I know this is something of a lot to ask-but can I dress her?"

"Luca," Clayton moaned lightly, but was interrupted with a wimper from the childhood friend.

"I know Clayton but pleeeeeeeeease? Look at her; it'll be so much fun-oh please. You'll get to see my new house, and you get to talk to Nathan-remember Nathan?"

"Only what you told me."

"You two will love each other's company! Clayton, come on, it'll be fun!"

"Well..." He looked Clone's way, trying to wonder if she would be interested or not.

Cappy scrunched her nose at the first taste the fruit gave off. Though, before she could voice her opinion, she started to feel...drowsy. She wobbled a little on the branch, blinking and shaking her head as she tried to regain focus. But it only seemed to make her feel more sleepy... Her eye lids felt heavy as she blinked. She saw vines approaching to grip her. All she could do was weakly wave her arms at them and growl as she was wrapped up and dragged off.



Clone smiled sheepishly as he kissed her hand, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Eh?" Clone then blinked at Luca's words. Dress her? What did he mean? She raised an eyebrow and tilted her head. Though, she soon remembered Clayton saying that he had a fashion line. She giggled at their exchange of words. They really did seem like close friends. She wished she had a friend that close. Sure, she had friends at the restaurant but they weren't quite that close to her.

As Clayton looked to her, she smiled, blushing lightly.

"I don't see the problem in going." She said, tail flicking side to side.



Clara giggled as Hypatia stroked her hair, grinning happily as if her being upset hadn't even happened. She also liked the nickname Jeremy gave her, finding it to be cute. She smiled warmly.

"Patty~" She cooed, wanting to say it too. It sounded nice to her. Now she wouldn't have to think of her own nick-name for her, which is what she often did with most people she befriended.

Jin gave a soft smile. Yes." He said feeling very calm at the moment. "Hmm will you play for me again it was beautiful. If I had my guitar I could play with you but I lost it." He was a little sad about that. He hadn't exactly lost it, it had been smashed by a previous scorned lover. Needless to say he got very angry and ended up killing that one. He hated to kill but the guitar had been his constant companion it still upset him that he couldn't play anymore.

Erin looked over at Clara. The vine followed her as she went to Clara, and she took the girl's hand gently. Erin placed Clara's hand on the vine that curled to her touch as if to bow. "Jhe is pleased at meeting. We are family, and so are you."

Hypatia looked to Clara's confused expression. "Erin is one with the earth. Half of her is plant, so its easy for her to talk to them. Not sure exactly how her powers work, but she says that the vine is happy to meet you. Also that Erin and the vine think of you as part of their family." Hypatia had known Erin the longest and had a pretty good grasp as to what Erin meant when she babbled.

Jeremy took Cappy's hand into his soft, warm hand. He closed his eyes and put his other hand on her forehead. "Terribly sorry, child. I know you hate me, but I cannot let you stay sick." There was the sound of one bell that chimed only once. It was a rich golden noise that only Cappy would have heard. She would hopefully feel better, but Jaramogis knew that if he didn't find a reason for her sickness, it might come back.

"I wish I knew what made her so sick. If its from being away from home, I may have to bring her back there. I suppose Fahim would know better anyway... I should ask what he thinks..." But I have to find Caleb and ask him to send us off." He looks out to the setting sun, and sighed, "But its starting to get late, and Ackrland is five hours ahead. Fahim is asleep, no doubt. We should wait to leave until tomorrow."

Nathan was silent for a moment, but after everything that's been said and done, he hesitantly stood up and went to the piano. Nathan looked for a piece of music from the book. It was still so new-looking save for the coat of dust on the cover. "This. You might like it." Nathan set the sheet of music onto the stand, sat down, cracked his shoulderblades a bit, and began to play.

The car pulled up to the house and Luca hurried out of the car. "Clayton, we have so much to catch up on!"

Clayton opened Clone's door for her. "Haha, we sure do. It's been years. How's the whole um..."

"Oh you're talking about the Victoria's Secret thing right? No, they didn't like the design. But that's alright 'cause it got picked up by Brahm's Breeches which is a company I think'll make it big. It's great 'cause-..." Luca stopped talking. He held up a hand to Clayton to keep quiet, then he snuck to the door. He heard a piano. The piano song was... It was beautiful. Was Jin playing the piano? Luca opened the door, catching Nathan in the middle of the song. He was frozen, and he didn't make a move until Nathan was at the last few notes.

Nathan cut the song a note or two short, having caught a glimpse of Luca. He was so into the song that he didn't hear Luca come in. Luca had a look of shock on his face, and Nathan responded with glare. Luca's face turned to a hurt smile.

"That's a beautiful song, Nathan."

Nathan didn't say anything. He stood from the piano, then walked to the stairs. Luca heard Nathan's bedroom door close, and Luca bowed his head.

Clayton, feeling rather uneasy, scratched his side and glanced toward Clone, giving her a shrug. That's when he noticed a very pale man with... Peacock feathers. Kinda like Clone's tail... Except it wasn't.

((Heya guys! I'm prolly gonna be around more and more often as the month goes by. I might even be around more permanently soon. XP ))

Clayton had to admit, he was taken aback by the giant peacock feathers. Not Luca's usual guest. "Ah- Pleasure ta meet ya, too." He replied. "I'm Clayton, an' this is Clone. I'm an old friend of Luca's. We go way back."

"Yeah," Luca replied weakly, before turning frighteningly upbeat. "Oh, Clayton and I met when we were in elementary school! My goodness so many fun times! Clone, I wanted to show you the outfits~ I'll take you to the workroom to have a looksee while I chat with Jin for a moment, alrighty?"

Jin looked at Luca well that was a rather bipolar moment. He wanted to smooth things out between him and Nathan. He had made a promise. He nodded at Clayton. "Its a pleasure to meet you both." He said with a smile. He patiently waited for the two to clear out before turning to Luca. "Luca I want to talk with you about Nathan. He is..a person Luca you can't keep him trapped here like this. Its not good for him and its not good for you either. I know you care about him but he needs a little freedom or he is going to resent you. I hope this doesn't make you hate me I truly want to help because I see the love you two have and I think it could work between you if you let him have more freedom." He told him calmly.