Broken Hearts (Pt I)
Derek: *was doing odd jobs here and there around the apartment, not able to do too much while he waited on Sync to wake up, but as every hour passed he began to get more and more concerned for Sync's health*
Sync: *hadnt moved much since the previous night, barely even shifting his position when he got uncomfortable. his dreams were a weird mix of random images and events that didnt make much sense together and were hardly comprehensible. one minute he would be running away from a large sandstorm and the next be sitting with Derek under an overhang watching the rain fall. the colors were odd... they never matched the time of day as the setting of the dreams. while he slept, he hardly looked relaxed* ...
Derek: *makes sure there is food for when Sync wakes up, and something to drink, and then sits in the chair watching him some as he sleeps to try and decipher any clues on what might be wrong*
Sync: *around 4:30 or so, the grumbling in his stomach becomes strong enough to override a now rested body and he starts to open his eyes a little. right away, he feels hungry and sits up, but a little too fast so the blood rushes from his head and he feels dizzy for a few moments and just sits there until the fuzzies go away* ...
Derek: *notices he's awake* Hey, good morning.. Er, well, it's not quite morning.. but you needed your sleep.. *sits up from his comfy position*
Sync: *looks over at him with a groggy look and messy hair* er... what time is it?? how long did i sleep...?
Derek: ... Late. But it's still sunlight out.. Are you hungry? Don't try to move around so much until you fully wake up.
Sync: *shrinks back in the couch a little at Derek saying to not move around much* y-yeah... im hungry... my stomach was what woke me up...
Derek: All right. I'll go get you something.. *stands up and walks into the kitchen*
Sync: *sits and waits patiently and in silence. he tried not to let himself think too much and just relax, but it was hard to stop images of Florian enter his mind again* ...
Derek: *heads back with a plate of leftover hamburger steak and potatoes* Here. Angie cooked this last night while you were out. I saved your plate cause I figured you'd want it later. *and a bottle of water*
Sync: *goes ahead and takes it and starts eating. as soon as his body reecognized there was food, he started to eat a bit fast*
Derek: ... It's not going anywhere. Calm down. If you finish that and you're still hungry, Ill get you more. Just don't gorge yourself.
Sync: *slows it down* ... *doesnt look up from his food*
Derek: *sits down next to him, watching him curiously*
Sync: *finishes the plate off still rather fast and drinks some of the water, sighing afterward* that was good...
Derek: Feel better?
Sync: *looks at him* yeah. i should be ready to look for Florian again in no time...
Derek: I'm a little worried about those pains you've been having though. Can you tell me about them?
Sync: *looks down a litte* the pains...i dont know *cant hide from him* they just appear and disappear almost as fast as they come...
Derek: Where?
Sync: it always feels like its inside... but specifically at my heart *puts his hand up to it* like the beat gets strong all of a sudden... i dont know how to describe it...
Derek: Your heart is the one organ you can't fool around with, Sync. Without it, you're not here anymore.. We should probably get it looked at soon.
Sync: *looks a little depressed* but Florian is still out there...
Derek: I know. But remember what I said? If you wear yourself out to the point of getting put in the hospital, you lose days instead of just hours.
Sync: ...i know *puts his head against Derek* i wont leave... *sounded like he was going to cry*
Derek: I was thinking maybe we can get a chest xray and then sit at the clinic and hear what else we might be new with the others.
Sync: ...i dont want to go to the clinic. Karol will just be stupid again...
Derek: Ignore him.. but you want to go to the clinic.Trust me.
Sync: *lifts his head to look at Derek suspiciously* why are you pushing me to go so hard?
Derek: If you want to stay, I certainly won't make you go. I only thought you'd like to be there for the results of anything we do find.
Sync: *thinks about it* ...i just want to see my brother *looks away a little*
Derek: I know, Sync. We'll figure things out.. and we'll get him back.
Sync: im still hungry...
Derek: I can get you more if you'd like. Finish your water. It will help you determine, too, whether or not you're hungry, or if your body is hungry, too.
Sync: alright... *drinks more of his water, but is still depressed he wont be able to search for Florian, and its obvious by how he looks* ...
Derek: *goes and fixes another small plate, setting it down in case Sync does want more. He sits down next to Sync, able to read him pretty easy* Sync, I said last night you might be able to go look more today, but with someone and not as hard as you've been looking.
Sync: ive been searching while with someone... and i havent even been going at the search all that hard... *droops his head a little before reaching over to the plate to eat a little*
Derek: Sync, you've been non-stop active on this search. So hard that your body warned you it needed a break.
Sync: ...you would have done the same thing if you were me *eats some more before drinking some more water*
Derek: I know I would have. But I would have to stop for rest, too.. and I would know to stop and rest eventually.
Sync: *sighs, deciding not to waste any more time by arguing* i already said i was going to rest...okay? ill be fine...
Derek: I'm not arguing with you, Sync. I know. I'm only saying... *sighs* I want to find Florian, and I trust you while you are out looking. I only wanted to say that you needed to take it easy. That's all.
Sync: ..ill slow it down. i promise...
Sync: just be there to back me up when i get home, okay? *looks at Derek with a soft expression*
Derek: Of course. *smiles to him gently*
Sync: *goes back to his food and quietly eats more, a little comforted by Derek but his mind is still on Florian. whoever stole him away wasnt going to be let off so easily...*
Derek: *wraps a comforting arm around Sync's shoulder*
Sync: *smiles a little from the contact. it had been a while...* your wife isnt so bad with making food...
Derek: *smiles a little* Yeah, she does a fairly good job in the kitchen. We switch out some nights, but she's better than I am.
Sync: oh hey. when am i going to finally get my bed?? i bet my sleeping will be a lot better if i slept in a bed rather than a couch...
Derek: *looks away, scratching a little at the end of his nose* Oh.. That. Hmm.. it's on backorder, but it's supposed to be shipped by now. *lying a little - the bed was on the island now, but it was waiting with Sync's other future surprise*
Sync: i know this place was supposed to be cut off from the rest of the world but jeez, its taking forever!
Sync: ive had the other room cleaned up enough for it for almost a week now...
Derek: *considers going ahead and getting it when he puts it that way* ... I'll ask Reina tomorrow. Promise.
Sync: ...okay *continues eating*
Sync: Dad... can we show Judith the clinic? shes searching for Florian, too
Derek: *looks back to him slowly* Do you think we can trust her that much?
Sync: we can trust her
Derek: *smirk* This is coming from the same Sync who didn't want Ion and Sora to know Karol was still alive...
Sync: *narrows his eyes at him, not amused* ...what are you getting at?
Derek: *looks away, to hide his amusement* Nothing. I only wondered why she was so different that you trust her so quickly after you didn't want me to let them know so soon that Karol was there.
Sync: because i can work with her well *returns to his meal* Sora and Ion are annoying...
Derek: *shakes his head* It seems too soon to trust her, if you ask me.. And I mean in general, not just going to the clinic. Sorry for saying this, but I just feel like there is something she's not sharing..
Sync: *doesnt look at him and finishes his plate* ...like what?
Sync: shes just bored of this stupid island... and you cant really blame her for that
Derek: She hasn't even been here long.. And then when I tried to help her, she didn't do anything about it. I really could care less what she thinks of the island considering..
Sync: ...she doesnt need your kind of help *drinks some of the water*
Derek: What is that supposed to mean?
Sync: *looks off to the side* ...
Derek: ... *wants an answer* Well? I try to do what I can for everyone..
Sync: well you cant this time, okay!?
Derek: *his hand slowly pulls back off Sync's shoulder, hurt by that*
Sync: ...
Derek: *looks to his plate, trying to find a way to excuse himself for the moment* Done with that? *stands up and takes it to the kitchen*
Sync: *doesnt answer or look up. he was trying to think of what he could really say to explain Judith's presence to Derek. he felt like he could trust her, but he wasnt sure why. he knew she wanted him to destroy the power plant and that he didnt want to and didnt know why she wanted it gone, yet he still thought she would make a good ally. and now Derek was obviously not happy* ...
Derek: *spends the time to actually wash the few dishes this time - there weren't many - and let them sit in a drainer to dry instead of putting them in the dishwasher, wanting to keep to himself for the time being. Sync didn't trust him, but he had this weird trust for this new girl he barely knew...? It bothered him. A lot. When and where did that shift change? He looked over to the living room, but he didn't want to go back just yet* ......
Sync: *now it started to frustrate him why he couldnt figure it out and even stressed himself out a little. if Judith really wanted to blow up the power plant, then certainly there would be other ways of doing it... right!? and why was she helping search for Florian?? and why did he feel like he could trust her so much...? he looked down at the table in front of him and then lay down again, burying his face in the pillows. nothing was making sense* ...
Derek: *eventually, he finds a lack of anything to do in the kitchen and didn't want to be caught just standing in there to avoid the issue. He headed back into the living room, still fumbling in his mind what he could say, then sees Sync* ... Hey, are you all right? *worried he might be in pain with his face unable to be seen*
Sync: *picks himself up and stares down at the pillows* ...no
Derek: *goes back over and sits down* What's wrong? Does it hurt?
Sync: my body is fine...! im just... confused...
Derek: Confused? About what? ... Judith?
Sync: *sits back and looks down at the floor and nods lightly*
Derek: *pauses, wondering what part of Judith Sync might have been confused about. The woman herself was confusing, but there were other things, too. Maybe Karol was right... sort of. What if he just trusted her because she was a pretty face? It wasn't unusual... even though it left a bad taste in his mouth that Sync might fall to that easily... but these were assumptions. He didn't know.* ... It's ok. That's why things take time. So we can try and figure them out..
Sync: i dont even know what to think... *puts his head in his hands when he leans over* why does she like being around me so much?? why is she helping look for Florian??
Derek: I wonder that, too... I think my biggest concern was why you didn't think of that sooner though. I do try to look out for you, you know.
Sync: ive wondered it before... but i cant find any answers... its not a part of her objective, so what reason does she have?
Derek: *Sync did know something at least* ... Her objective?
Sync: *sits up more to look at him* she said once that she was looking for a friend of hers when they got separated... and as far as i can tell, she seems to have no allegiances to anyone. she doesnt have a boss or anything... she decides what she wants on her own...
Derek: *picks up on another questionable statement* A friend of hers? Is she looking here, too?
Sync: i... dont know...
Derek: .. Ok. Is there anything you do know? About why shes here or what she might want
Sync: she wants to find Florian... she told me she was going to see this through to the conclusion. if she doesnt have a boss and decides her tasks on her own then thats what shes going to do. shes had unwavering commitment to it this whole time so far
Sync: as for why shes here... *thinks about the power plant and the journal when she first joined where she commented about the prison* i think she was arrested for destruction of property
Derek: *that last tidbit seemed... really random* Destruction of property? ... *lets the question drift off, wondering where it might lead* ...
Sync: she likes to smash things up... when shes bored... she probably hasnt done anything like that yet because she has the task of looking for Florian right now
Derek: ... That's... - um, ok. Well, I don't know if that helps any, but it's good to know..
Sync: ...well, she has a point. this island can get pretty boring
Derek: ... It's an island in the middle of nowhere. Things tend to get boring from time to time when people decide there's nothing at all to do despite the different options. At least she didn't try to burn the forest down, I guess.
Sync: *looks away* ...it was an accident
Derek: ... yeah. Next thing I know I'm going to lose a forest AND the buildings nearby. *looks to him* ...
Sync: we havent been doing any of that stuff!! okay?? weve been behaving... ive told you that before when you asked about getting into "trouble" ...
Derek: Well, sure, you're behaving now. You're both not bored because you have something to focus on. *leans back, pretending to sound troubled* What am I going to do when you two are back to being bored again...??
Sync: *leans back more as well and watches him, putting on the more innocent look, but on a more serious note, he didnt have a good answer to that question* ...
Derek: *eyes shift over to Sync* ... You two better be careful with what you're doing. And I hope you know what you're getting into with her..
Sync: shes been more careful than i have... and what do you mean "hope you know what youre getting into with her"? shes... *looks away, almost embarrassed* ...a friend
Derek: I meant when it comes to getting into trouble.. *gets suspicious with that* But on that note, you better be careful with her in that aspect, too...
Sync: that aspect, "too"? we wont get into trouble...
Derek: Be careful about her, as a partner in crime, a friend, or more than a friend..
Sync: *tips his head at him, a little confused at what he was getting at*
Derek: *stares at him* ... Just be careful, ok?
Sync: ... *nods slightly, a tad bothered by Derek's repetition with this* i already said a bunch of times i would be
Derek: I know.. I know.. I just want to make sure it sinks in before you do something you regret later.
Sync: *has a wary look on his face. what was so different now than all those other times he screwed up?? and he didnt even do anything wrong this time and Derek was being far more serious about this than before...*
Derek: *watches him, then sighs a little and ruffles his bangs* I'm only wanting to look out for you, ok?
Sync: i know... but youre acting like i already did something wrong and i haven’t
Derek: ... I don't think you've done anything wrong, Sync. It's just with this new.. friend of yours, I want you to remember to be careful. And just because you know how I feel doesn't mean she does.. so you have to remember how I'm going to react if she wants you to do something I don't like.
Sync: gr... you never got like this for any of my other friends... *then tries to think about his circle of friends and realizes he doesnt have anything to compare her to* when i say no, she listens, okay?? she hasnt forced me into anything...
Derek: *yeah, what friends?* ... Sync, for the last time, I'm not getting on to you. I'm only telling - no, asking you to be safe. It's a precaution more than anything.
Sync: ...you sure are being annoying about it. i dont see why youre so worried
Derek: ... Well, excuse me for looking out for you.. I told you before, I still have a hard time trusting her. That's all. *sigh* Look, just be mindful of what I said, and let's drop it.. How are you feeling?
Sync: ...about time you asked. youre even more concerned about Judith and what hasnt happened rather than my health problems that have happened *sighs, annoyed* and i havent been hurting since i woke up
Derek: *frowns* ....... Well, you seem like you're in good health if you're arguing with me. You know I'm worried about your health.. but you've been sitting up and talking with me, so it hasn't been that bad at the moment.
Sync: ...i seem like im in good health
Derek: I can't give you a much better diagnosis here.
Sync: its probably just stress and fatigue combining together...
Derek: Maybe, since you are feeling better.. But there's no way to tell. I'm wondering if we need to go in today and have a look... Because I haven't seen these problems yet Judith mentioned.
Sync: ...Dad, the first time i felt it, you were there with me. it was when i made that circle for the clinic... *looks up at him* i told you my heart felt bad...
Derek: *nods* I remember. So that is what is persisting? Were you using those fonic circles again while the pain hit the other times?
Sync: no... the other times were all just when i was running...
Derek: So it might be stress and fatigue. Sync, I'd really like to take you and get this checked out. Sooner than all.
Sync: ...ok, we can go get it checked out *looks down to the table, a little concerned for himself* ...
Derek: Ok. Ready to head out now? And do you think you can make it to the hospital?
Sync: i can make it *looks at Derek, confident* but no running...
Derek: *nods* All right. Then let's head out. The sooner you get a clean bill of health, the sooner we can go look for Florian again.
Sync: *nods* okay
Derek: *stands up and gets his things, waiting for Sync at the door before heading out with him*
Sync: *gets his shoes on and makes a quick bathroom run before coming to join Derek at the door*
Sync: *hadnt moved much since the previous night, barely even shifting his position when he got uncomfortable. his dreams were a weird mix of random images and events that didnt make much sense together and were hardly comprehensible. one minute he would be running away from a large sandstorm and the next be sitting with Derek under an overhang watching the rain fall. the colors were odd... they never matched the time of day as the setting of the dreams. while he slept, he hardly looked relaxed* ...
Derek: *makes sure there is food for when Sync wakes up, and something to drink, and then sits in the chair watching him some as he sleeps to try and decipher any clues on what might be wrong*
Sync: *around 4:30 or so, the grumbling in his stomach becomes strong enough to override a now rested body and he starts to open his eyes a little. right away, he feels hungry and sits up, but a little too fast so the blood rushes from his head and he feels dizzy for a few moments and just sits there until the fuzzies go away* ...
Derek: *notices he's awake* Hey, good morning.. Er, well, it's not quite morning.. but you needed your sleep.. *sits up from his comfy position*
Sync: *looks over at him with a groggy look and messy hair* er... what time is it?? how long did i sleep...?
Derek: ... Late. But it's still sunlight out.. Are you hungry? Don't try to move around so much until you fully wake up.
Sync: *shrinks back in the couch a little at Derek saying to not move around much* y-yeah... im hungry... my stomach was what woke me up...
Derek: All right. I'll go get you something.. *stands up and walks into the kitchen*
Sync: *sits and waits patiently and in silence. he tried not to let himself think too much and just relax, but it was hard to stop images of Florian enter his mind again* ...
Derek: *heads back with a plate of leftover hamburger steak and potatoes* Here. Angie cooked this last night while you were out. I saved your plate cause I figured you'd want it later. *and a bottle of water*
Sync: *goes ahead and takes it and starts eating. as soon as his body reecognized there was food, he started to eat a bit fast*
Derek: ... It's not going anywhere. Calm down. If you finish that and you're still hungry, Ill get you more. Just don't gorge yourself.
Sync: *slows it down* ... *doesnt look up from his food*
Derek: *sits down next to him, watching him curiously*
Sync: *finishes the plate off still rather fast and drinks some of the water, sighing afterward* that was good...
Derek: Feel better?
Sync: *looks at him* yeah. i should be ready to look for Florian again in no time...
Derek: I'm a little worried about those pains you've been having though. Can you tell me about them?
Sync: *looks down a litte* the pains...i dont know *cant hide from him* they just appear and disappear almost as fast as they come...
Derek: Where?
Sync: it always feels like its inside... but specifically at my heart *puts his hand up to it* like the beat gets strong all of a sudden... i dont know how to describe it...
Derek: Your heart is the one organ you can't fool around with, Sync. Without it, you're not here anymore.. We should probably get it looked at soon.
Sync: *looks a little depressed* but Florian is still out there...
Derek: I know. But remember what I said? If you wear yourself out to the point of getting put in the hospital, you lose days instead of just hours.
Sync: ...i know *puts his head against Derek* i wont leave... *sounded like he was going to cry*
Derek: I was thinking maybe we can get a chest xray and then sit at the clinic and hear what else we might be new with the others.
Sync: ...i dont want to go to the clinic. Karol will just be stupid again...
Derek: Ignore him.. but you want to go to the clinic.Trust me.
Sync: *lifts his head to look at Derek suspiciously* why are you pushing me to go so hard?
Derek: If you want to stay, I certainly won't make you go. I only thought you'd like to be there for the results of anything we do find.
Sync: *thinks about it* ...i just want to see my brother *looks away a little*
Derek: I know, Sync. We'll figure things out.. and we'll get him back.
Sync: im still hungry...
Derek: I can get you more if you'd like. Finish your water. It will help you determine, too, whether or not you're hungry, or if your body is hungry, too.
Sync: alright... *drinks more of his water, but is still depressed he wont be able to search for Florian, and its obvious by how he looks* ...
Derek: *goes and fixes another small plate, setting it down in case Sync does want more. He sits down next to Sync, able to read him pretty easy* Sync, I said last night you might be able to go look more today, but with someone and not as hard as you've been looking.
Sync: ive been searching while with someone... and i havent even been going at the search all that hard... *droops his head a little before reaching over to the plate to eat a little*
Derek: Sync, you've been non-stop active on this search. So hard that your body warned you it needed a break.
Sync: ...you would have done the same thing if you were me *eats some more before drinking some more water*
Derek: I know I would have. But I would have to stop for rest, too.. and I would know to stop and rest eventually.
Sync: *sighs, deciding not to waste any more time by arguing* i already said i was going to rest...okay? ill be fine...
Derek: I'm not arguing with you, Sync. I know. I'm only saying... *sighs* I want to find Florian, and I trust you while you are out looking. I only wanted to say that you needed to take it easy. That's all.
Sync: ..ill slow it down. i promise...
Sync: just be there to back me up when i get home, okay? *looks at Derek with a soft expression*
Derek: Of course. *smiles to him gently*
Sync: *goes back to his food and quietly eats more, a little comforted by Derek but his mind is still on Florian. whoever stole him away wasnt going to be let off so easily...*
Derek: *wraps a comforting arm around Sync's shoulder*
Sync: *smiles a little from the contact. it had been a while...* your wife isnt so bad with making food...
Derek: *smiles a little* Yeah, she does a fairly good job in the kitchen. We switch out some nights, but she's better than I am.
Sync: oh hey. when am i going to finally get my bed?? i bet my sleeping will be a lot better if i slept in a bed rather than a couch...
Derek: *looks away, scratching a little at the end of his nose* Oh.. That. Hmm.. it's on backorder, but it's supposed to be shipped by now. *lying a little - the bed was on the island now, but it was waiting with Sync's other future surprise*
Sync: i know this place was supposed to be cut off from the rest of the world but jeez, its taking forever!
Sync: ive had the other room cleaned up enough for it for almost a week now...
Derek: *considers going ahead and getting it when he puts it that way* ... I'll ask Reina tomorrow. Promise.
Sync: ...okay *continues eating*
Sync: Dad... can we show Judith the clinic? shes searching for Florian, too
Derek: *looks back to him slowly* Do you think we can trust her that much?
Sync: we can trust her
Derek: *smirk* This is coming from the same Sync who didn't want Ion and Sora to know Karol was still alive...
Sync: *narrows his eyes at him, not amused* ...what are you getting at?
Derek: *looks away, to hide his amusement* Nothing. I only wondered why she was so different that you trust her so quickly after you didn't want me to let them know so soon that Karol was there.
Sync: because i can work with her well *returns to his meal* Sora and Ion are annoying...
Derek: *shakes his head* It seems too soon to trust her, if you ask me.. And I mean in general, not just going to the clinic. Sorry for saying this, but I just feel like there is something she's not sharing..
Sync: *doesnt look at him and finishes his plate* ...like what?
Sync: shes just bored of this stupid island... and you cant really blame her for that
Derek: She hasn't even been here long.. And then when I tried to help her, she didn't do anything about it. I really could care less what she thinks of the island considering..
Sync: ...she doesnt need your kind of help *drinks some of the water*
Derek: What is that supposed to mean?
Sync: *looks off to the side* ...
Derek: ... *wants an answer* Well? I try to do what I can for everyone..
Sync: well you cant this time, okay!?
Derek: *his hand slowly pulls back off Sync's shoulder, hurt by that*
Sync: ...
Derek: *looks to his plate, trying to find a way to excuse himself for the moment* Done with that? *stands up and takes it to the kitchen*
Sync: *doesnt answer or look up. he was trying to think of what he could really say to explain Judith's presence to Derek. he felt like he could trust her, but he wasnt sure why. he knew she wanted him to destroy the power plant and that he didnt want to and didnt know why she wanted it gone, yet he still thought she would make a good ally. and now Derek was obviously not happy* ...
Derek: *spends the time to actually wash the few dishes this time - there weren't many - and let them sit in a drainer to dry instead of putting them in the dishwasher, wanting to keep to himself for the time being. Sync didn't trust him, but he had this weird trust for this new girl he barely knew...? It bothered him. A lot. When and where did that shift change? He looked over to the living room, but he didn't want to go back just yet* ......
Sync: *now it started to frustrate him why he couldnt figure it out and even stressed himself out a little. if Judith really wanted to blow up the power plant, then certainly there would be other ways of doing it... right!? and why was she helping search for Florian?? and why did he feel like he could trust her so much...? he looked down at the table in front of him and then lay down again, burying his face in the pillows. nothing was making sense* ...
Derek: *eventually, he finds a lack of anything to do in the kitchen and didn't want to be caught just standing in there to avoid the issue. He headed back into the living room, still fumbling in his mind what he could say, then sees Sync* ... Hey, are you all right? *worried he might be in pain with his face unable to be seen*
Sync: *picks himself up and stares down at the pillows* ...no
Derek: *goes back over and sits down* What's wrong? Does it hurt?
Sync: my body is fine...! im just... confused...
Derek: Confused? About what? ... Judith?
Sync: *sits back and looks down at the floor and nods lightly*
Derek: *pauses, wondering what part of Judith Sync might have been confused about. The woman herself was confusing, but there were other things, too. Maybe Karol was right... sort of. What if he just trusted her because she was a pretty face? It wasn't unusual... even though it left a bad taste in his mouth that Sync might fall to that easily... but these were assumptions. He didn't know.* ... It's ok. That's why things take time. So we can try and figure them out..
Sync: i dont even know what to think... *puts his head in his hands when he leans over* why does she like being around me so much?? why is she helping look for Florian??
Derek: I wonder that, too... I think my biggest concern was why you didn't think of that sooner though. I do try to look out for you, you know.
Sync: ive wondered it before... but i cant find any answers... its not a part of her objective, so what reason does she have?
Derek: *Sync did know something at least* ... Her objective?
Sync: *sits up more to look at him* she said once that she was looking for a friend of hers when they got separated... and as far as i can tell, she seems to have no allegiances to anyone. she doesnt have a boss or anything... she decides what she wants on her own...
Derek: *picks up on another questionable statement* A friend of hers? Is she looking here, too?
Sync: i... dont know...
Derek: .. Ok. Is there anything you do know? About why shes here or what she might want
Sync: she wants to find Florian... she told me she was going to see this through to the conclusion. if she doesnt have a boss and decides her tasks on her own then thats what shes going to do. shes had unwavering commitment to it this whole time so far
Sync: as for why shes here... *thinks about the power plant and the journal when she first joined where she commented about the prison* i think she was arrested for destruction of property
Derek: *that last tidbit seemed... really random* Destruction of property? ... *lets the question drift off, wondering where it might lead* ...
Sync: she likes to smash things up... when shes bored... she probably hasnt done anything like that yet because she has the task of looking for Florian right now
Derek: ... That's... - um, ok. Well, I don't know if that helps any, but it's good to know..
Sync: ...well, she has a point. this island can get pretty boring
Derek: ... It's an island in the middle of nowhere. Things tend to get boring from time to time when people decide there's nothing at all to do despite the different options. At least she didn't try to burn the forest down, I guess.
Sync: *looks away* ...it was an accident
Derek: ... yeah. Next thing I know I'm going to lose a forest AND the buildings nearby. *looks to him* ...
Sync: we havent been doing any of that stuff!! okay?? weve been behaving... ive told you that before when you asked about getting into "trouble" ...
Derek: Well, sure, you're behaving now. You're both not bored because you have something to focus on. *leans back, pretending to sound troubled* What am I going to do when you two are back to being bored again...??
Sync: *leans back more as well and watches him, putting on the more innocent look, but on a more serious note, he didnt have a good answer to that question* ...
Derek: *eyes shift over to Sync* ... You two better be careful with what you're doing. And I hope you know what you're getting into with her..
Sync: shes been more careful than i have... and what do you mean "hope you know what youre getting into with her"? shes... *looks away, almost embarrassed* ...a friend
Derek: I meant when it comes to getting into trouble.. *gets suspicious with that* But on that note, you better be careful with her in that aspect, too...
Sync: that aspect, "too"? we wont get into trouble...
Derek: Be careful about her, as a partner in crime, a friend, or more than a friend..
Sync: *tips his head at him, a little confused at what he was getting at*
Derek: *stares at him* ... Just be careful, ok?
Sync: ... *nods slightly, a tad bothered by Derek's repetition with this* i already said a bunch of times i would be
Derek: I know.. I know.. I just want to make sure it sinks in before you do something you regret later.
Sync: *has a wary look on his face. what was so different now than all those other times he screwed up?? and he didnt even do anything wrong this time and Derek was being far more serious about this than before...*
Derek: *watches him, then sighs a little and ruffles his bangs* I'm only wanting to look out for you, ok?
Sync: i know... but youre acting like i already did something wrong and i haven’t
Derek: ... I don't think you've done anything wrong, Sync. It's just with this new.. friend of yours, I want you to remember to be careful. And just because you know how I feel doesn't mean she does.. so you have to remember how I'm going to react if she wants you to do something I don't like.
Sync: gr... you never got like this for any of my other friends... *then tries to think about his circle of friends and realizes he doesnt have anything to compare her to* when i say no, she listens, okay?? she hasnt forced me into anything...
Derek: *yeah, what friends?* ... Sync, for the last time, I'm not getting on to you. I'm only telling - no, asking you to be safe. It's a precaution more than anything.
Sync: ...you sure are being annoying about it. i dont see why youre so worried
Derek: ... Well, excuse me for looking out for you.. I told you before, I still have a hard time trusting her. That's all. *sigh* Look, just be mindful of what I said, and let's drop it.. How are you feeling?
Sync: ...about time you asked. youre even more concerned about Judith and what hasnt happened rather than my health problems that have happened *sighs, annoyed* and i havent been hurting since i woke up
Derek: *frowns* ....... Well, you seem like you're in good health if you're arguing with me. You know I'm worried about your health.. but you've been sitting up and talking with me, so it hasn't been that bad at the moment.
Sync: ...i seem like im in good health
Derek: I can't give you a much better diagnosis here.
Sync: its probably just stress and fatigue combining together...
Derek: Maybe, since you are feeling better.. But there's no way to tell. I'm wondering if we need to go in today and have a look... Because I haven't seen these problems yet Judith mentioned.
Sync: ...Dad, the first time i felt it, you were there with me. it was when i made that circle for the clinic... *looks up at him* i told you my heart felt bad...
Derek: *nods* I remember. So that is what is persisting? Were you using those fonic circles again while the pain hit the other times?
Sync: no... the other times were all just when i was running...
Derek: So it might be stress and fatigue. Sync, I'd really like to take you and get this checked out. Sooner than all.
Sync: ...ok, we can go get it checked out *looks down to the table, a little concerned for himself* ...
Derek: Ok. Ready to head out now? And do you think you can make it to the hospital?
Sync: i can make it *looks at Derek, confident* but no running...
Derek: *nods* All right. Then let's head out. The sooner you get a clean bill of health, the sooner we can go look for Florian again.
Sync: *nods* okay
Derek: *stands up and gets his things, waiting for Sync at the door before heading out with him*
Sync: *gets his shoes on and makes a quick bathroom run before coming to join Derek at the door*