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Post by Situation on Oct 19, 2008 13:57:52 GMT -5
A taxi pulls up to the high iron gate of the Dollet Medical Clinic, a tall and foreboding brick building that looms over the street like an imposing giant standing vigil over all those who rest inside its wall. Allowing entrance but never exit.
The trees are in the height of fall colors, golds, deep reds and oranges, that create a patchwork blanket of leaves on the grounds leading to the main doors, disturbed only by gusts of the chilling autumn wind, carrying with it the salty zing of the nearby sea-shore, that tosses the leaves to and fro.
Oliver departs the taxi, his eyes transfixed upon the structure before him. In his hand is some piece of charred meat, it smells smokey, which he gnaws on as he slowly walks toward the gate.
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Post by Lillith on Oct 20, 2008 1:19:11 GMT -5
::Lillith approaches the gate and rings the buzzer that's mantled on it. Dr. Irie's voice comes over the intercom in his usual cheery tone. It puzzled Lillith how such a gentle person could work at this place::
Dr. Irie: I'm sorry, but visiting hours are long over. You'll have to come back tommorow.
Chief, it's me Lillith. We're here to see Ech... Rena.
::He'd warned Lillith once that using her Coven name was likely to cause delusions of grandeur, and that it was far better to let reality sink back in for her. But a sweet common name like Rena just seemed so unfitting::
Dr. Irie: We?
Myself and three others. This isn't a social call. We're here on official business.
Dr. Irie: Ah I see. Well even if it weren't, you're always welcome here Sorceress. Actually this is quite fortunate. We're having problems with two others who came to see Rena. Nurse Takano is holding them now.
::Lillith's brows knit together::
Two others?
Dr. Irie: They tried to come in after visiting hours, but after we sent them away, we caught them sneaking around on our grounds. They claim they know you. A blue eyed girl with black hair and a blond young man.
::Lillith slaps her hand to her forehead in annoyance::
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Post by Oliver on Oct 20, 2008 2:16:37 GMT -5
"Ya kno them the voicey-box thingy talk about?" Asks Oliver, looking curiously at the intercom. "How that thing works?" He peers from beside Lillith to get a better look at it, finding it strange and foreign. Such unusual technology for him, nothing like he is privileged to see in the slums of Lindblum. He timidly reaches out and touches it, rubbing the speakers cold, scratchy surface. "Werid, tha'is! Will't let us enter?"
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Post by Lillith on Oct 20, 2008 2:20:51 GMT -5
::Lillith smiles::
It's actually kind of like a telephone. Only it won't work anywhere else outside of this building.
::She answers both Oliver's and Dr. Irie's question into the intercom::
Yeah, I know 'em. The girl is Iole Blakeney. She's the one who dropped Rena off here, remember?
Dr. Irie: That petulant little thing is Miss Blakeney? My she's grown. Gotten quite an attitude on her as well. What about the boy?
He's an idiot, and when I get in there I'm going to smack him around. His name's Kenny. He's my fiance.
::She fingers the phoenix pendant that has seldom left her neck since the day he gave it to her::
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Post by Oliver on Oct 20, 2008 2:27:39 GMT -5
Oliver's eyes grow wide. "Fi'a'ce!?" He looks a little perplexed. "Dident kno sorceresses got married! But... why to an idiot?" His attention diverts again, back to the box on the gate. He taps the metal speaker and mutters a few 'hellos' into it.
"Thing don't work!" He protests, stepping back and away from it. He presses up against the iron gate, holding onto its bars and stares into the tiny courtyard that lead to the main doors a short distance away. "I wanna see inside, gonna wait muc lon'er till little speaky-box les us in?"
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Post by Lillith on Oct 20, 2008 2:38:49 GMT -5
::Lillith rolls her eyes::
Of course we can get married, and I can't explain why I love the guy.
::The last part wasn't true, but there were just some times when Kenny made her want to knock some sense into his head::
Dr. Irie: Alright, I'm opening the gates. Nurse Takano is waiting for you at the front door.
::There's a buzzing noise and the mechanism on the gate clicks open. Then the gates swing wide on their own::
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Post by Oliver on Oct 20, 2008 2:45:45 GMT -5
"Whoa!" The swinging of the gate catches Oliver off guard and he is nearly dragged, hopping awkwardly to stay up with it as it slides open. He let's go of the bars when it stops and jumps back. "Yea! Thas the dogs bollocks rigt ther, it is!
Straying away from the others, he runs up the stairs leading to the main doors, turning around once reaching the top of the stoop only to turn and call for the rest to hurry and join him. It goes without saying that his excitement is misplaced in this setting.
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Post by Dante Shadesang on Oct 20, 2008 2:54:10 GMT -5
Dante follows along with Lilith, Kerion, and Oliver at the gates. He starts to overhear the conversation between Lilith and Oliver... and about Kenny and Iole being at the hospital. He asks Lilith upon this....
"... and that man, Kenny.... and Iole... ? What reason would they be here, let alone the need to be?"
After Oliver's surprise of sorceresses can actually married and rushing in, he tries along Oliver to make sure he does not get himself in some sort of trouble...
"... and I did not think a beautiful angel could love and understand a self-conflicted, over-thinking man like me..."
..... he pauses realizing he was thinking aloud. "Let us... just go."
... Nice.
He heads up the main doors of the hospital.
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Post by Lillith on Oct 20, 2008 3:04:35 GMT -5
::Lillith catches up to Oliver and yanks him back by his tail before he can go any further without them:: Wait a minute. You're not allowed to go in without me, remember? ::A blond woman opens the door to greet them. Her shift must be ending, because she is dressed in her street clothes. She greets the group warmly:: Takano: Ah, welcome. Always good to be back among the sane. ::She bends to be closer to Oliver's face:: Takano: And who's this you've brought with you this time Lillith? Cute as a button he is. I think I have something for you. ::She reaches into her purse and pulls out what she was looking for:: Here you are young man. It's a lollipop.
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Post by Oliver on Oct 20, 2008 3:10:06 GMT -5
"Eeek!" He yelps as his tail is tugged. "Al'righ, al'righ. Don't go yankin on thas, hurts it does." He flicks it away when Lillith releases him.
Takano: And who's this you've brought with you this time Lillith? Cute as a button he is. I think I have something for you.
Oliver reaches out and takes the candy, though his expression tells he didn't much care for being talked too as if he was a little child.
"Thans... but I'm not a lil'kid, ma'am." He tucks the candy away, in a pants pocket. "Save it for later, I will."
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Post by Lillith on Oct 20, 2008 3:13:29 GMT -5
::Takano pinches his cheek::
Takano: Of course you're not.
Enough of that Miyo. Care to tell me where you're holding Iole and Kenny?
::Takano face wears a mischievous grin::
Takano: I'll tell you a secret, I actually knew it was her. But she was so rude at the front desk I thought I'd teach her a lesson. Quite the mouth on that one. She swears like a sailor.
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Post by Iole on Oct 21, 2008 0:18:24 GMT -5
::In one of the nicer cells that hasn't been used for quite some time, Iole is becoming less than agreeable company for Kenny. In fact at the moment he's trying to keep her under control by putting both arms around her waist while she thrashes her legs wildly and tries to wriggle free with her arms and screams to no one in particular::
You listen to me, I have some VERY important friends, and when they find out about this... ::continues ranting, throwing in some very unladylike language::
::Nurse Takano enters with the others and Kenny sets Iole back on her feet::
::Dusting herself off:: It's about damn time!
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Post by Lillith on Oct 21, 2008 1:05:31 GMT -5
::Lillith folds her arms::
Nice to see you too Iole. I thought I told you to stay put until I got back.
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Post by Iole on Oct 21, 2008 1:09:21 GMT -5
::Iole glares defiantly back at her::
You weren't coming back! There I was at the manor waiting for you when I hear from Shaft that you're caught up in some murder mystery police business mumbo jumbo. Exactly how long were you planning on leaving me to babysit at that place?!
::She takes a slight bit of satisfaction in Lillith's reaction to Kenny hearing for the first time exactly what she's been getting herself involved in. She takes a few steps forward to see who else is with Lillith. She catches sight of Oliver::
So this is the kid you were supposed to butter up for the police? Got a name?
::She's a little friendlier than she's been thus far, resuming her sweet smile::
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Post by Oliver on Oct 21, 2008 1:17:16 GMT -5
Oliver looks at Iole with a less then enthused expression by Iole's demeanor. "Oliver, Oliver Fray Tipp, an I don need no butterin up!" His voice starts to sound slightly defensive. "An it aint no mum-bo jumbo, me mum was un of those murdered, she was!"
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Post by Iole on Oct 21, 2008 1:23:10 GMT -5
::Iole doesn't have anything to say to that. She's not very good with death. But his name catches her attention::
Fray... Sounds familiar. Hey look, I'm sorry. I didn't know what was going on really. I was just eavesdropping on a phone call. Sorry I can be kind of crabby. It's the PMS.
(OOC: I'm getting slapped for that aren't I)
Takano: That's more information than we needed Miss. But in this case, it seems that you're clear to visit Rena. But I'm afraid that only you and Lillith have clearance. Too many at once may startle her.
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Post by Oliver on Oct 21, 2008 1:29:35 GMT -5
"Was me fathers name... but les not talk of that agin." Says a solemn Oliver, his head turned slightly away as his voice trails off. Takano: That's more information than we needed Miss. But in this case, it seems that you're clear to visit Rena. But I'm afraid that only you and Lillith have clearance. Too many at once may startle her. Oliver turns to Lillith, slumping his shoulders disheartened. "Aww... I was hopin to see tha crazies. You said I culd! Don wanna sit here an wait with all them theer, doin ther crazy things." ((No worse then with Yersinia's fetish/sexual exploits and innuendos ))
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Post by Lillith on Oct 21, 2008 1:42:26 GMT -5
::Lillith takes Nurse Takano aside:: Miyo, there's something I haven't been telling you. But I'm afraid I need to speak with Chief Irie about it. Takano: ::looking a little annoyed that her authority is being undermined:: Very well, right this way. ::Dr. Irie's Office:: ::Dr. Irie listens to Lillith's explanation with a thoughtful expression that becomes more disturbed as the story continues:: bp3.blogger.com/_WwEaNw7ZIdY/RzF8M8bx2EI/AAAAAAAAJRQ/q-W9bc0p274/s1600-h/Higurashi.no.Naku.Koro.ni.Kai.17+02.jpgDr. Irie: I see. And Rena has this same insignia in her notebook, leading you to believe that she has some sort of involvement in the case? This is most troubling. Our sedations should have her powers completely suppressed. If she is in fact somehow reaching out with that power of hers... Oh how could this happen? ::Lillith places a hand on Oliver's shoulder:: We're not even sure that's the case. But we can't just disregard the possibility that she may be involved. If not directly, then perhaps she knows something and could very well end up like Professor Von Karma. Dr. Irie: ::adjusting his glasses:: Yes that would be unfortunate. Iole: If there's going to be any police action taken against her, I'd like to be informed. You remember our agreement that she's not to be harmed while she's here and that I have the right to remove her as I see fit. Dr. Irie: Yes of course Miss Blakeney. You know, your compassion and the way you value life are admirable qualities. Have you ever considered becoming a doctor? Iole: ::folds her arms:: Too much school. There is one other thing Doctor; Oliver. I'd like him to come into the room with Iole and I. Dr. Irie: Are you sure that's a good idea? His mother was a victim. I think he has the right to whatever closure we can give him. Dr. Irie: Yes I suppose.
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Post by Dante Shadesang on Oct 21, 2008 3:23:38 GMT -5
(OOC - Yes, a bit of a delay; test coming up)
Dante follows along the group and meets up with Iole and Kenny in the cell and overhears the conservation. "Well, hello Iole... surprised of seeing you again. You have grown a lot the last time we met. How have things been with you, Iole... though I am sure it is not a good time to ask seeing the rather surprising trouble are you in, I am really rather curious on how you have been."
The group continued to head into Dr. Ire's office and discuss a few matters about the odd sign and Rena/Echinda before Lilith, Iole, and Oliver meet her.
"All right then. Well, if things become out of hand, we will be here and around; we shall also make sure if nothing happens within and outside the hospital." He refers 'we' as Kerion, Kenny, and him.
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Post by Lillith on Oct 21, 2008 3:30:36 GMT -5
::Lillith looks to Dr. Irie::
Doctor, these two are helping me in my investigation. Dante was a friend of the Professor, and Kerion has been hired for my protection. And if I know Kenny, he'll be involved now as well.
Dr. Irie: I certainly hope you're not asking that all six of you go to question her. Given her condition I cannot allow that. I'm a little nervous about letting Iole go due to certain information in Rena's file that could endanger her.
Of course I'm not asking that. But would it be possible for you to arrange things so that they may observe? They need to be filled in on the details.
Dr. Irie: ::pauses:: well... I suppose. There is a room with a two way mirror. that we use for observation. Nurse Takano, could you please escort them?
Takano: Of course.
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