Day 36: Courtyard

[longlivetehking]

Scar didn't have to think long about which direction to be escorted in for the third shift. He didn't quite enjoy the human activities these nurses forced them to do, so it wasn't much of a surprise that he soon found himself sitting on the grass in the courtyard

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[broken_babylon]

Without really thinking about it, Subaru wandered out into the courtyard as soon as he was given the option. A nurse seemed to remember him from before, because she gave him a bag of bread crumbs without his even asking for it.

Sitting on the grass not too far from another man, Subaru kept the paper bag closed for now. The birds wouldn't come to him on their own just yet, though the bread crumbs could probably lure them if he wanted to, because his mood and his thoughts were still quite unbalanced. Animals were only attracted to him when he was calm, or happy. The latter was impossible, but maybe now that he was outside and had eaten something he could strive for calm.

Still, Subaru couldn't just ignore politeness. And maybe a distraction was exactly what he needed, anyway. So he smiled slightly at the lone man sitting nearby, and introduced himself, "I'm Sumeragi Subaru."

[longlivetehking]

[A post for Scar I think? |D]

Scar had watch the various patients moving into the courtyard for a moment. It seemed he wasn't quite the only one wanting some fresh air. Soon enough someone situated himself not far from him. An invetiable occurrence, considering the nature of this facility. Or maybe it's prisoners.

"Scar." he answered for the sake of being proper, though his voice sounded rather bored. "A pleasure to meet you, I suppose."

[broken_babylon]

How... enthusiastic Scar was. Well, he'd made something of an effort to be polite, at least, which was more than many people around here managed, so Subaru supposed that was actually quite a decent start, relatively speaking. "I didn't mean to intrude on your solitude. It's just such a nice day..." And if he didn't do something to engage his attention, Subaru would lose himself in brooding.

[longlivetehking]

Yes, Scar was the embodiment of enthusiasm. He glanced at Subaru for a moment, wondering why he would intrude if he hadn't meant to.

"There are worse days, I guess." he eventually answered, hoping the topic wouldn't be about something as mundane and meaningless as the weather. "Naturally, they are not as worse as the nights."

There was a small pause. "Wouldn't you agree?"

[rope_victim]

The meal was over before Miku had a chance of seeing if Sousuke was well, and her nurse whisked her away. "I know you want to see him, Alice, but he has a visitor today. Don't worry, you can see him straightaway after." The woman promised with a big smile. "So where shall we go, mm? The courtyard seems nice, doesn't it?"

A visitor...? Miku's mind worked feverishly. That could only mean something very bad was about to happen. She nodded absently, and followed the nurse outside. It was chilly enough to be worth the overlarge sweatshirt her nurse had brought with her and Miku slipped her arms inside it. She wandered out alone, and sat down on a bench. She wrote a tree in her journal, illustrating who was connected to her and how they connected to each other.

[Alfons] ---Friend--- Ristuka
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|/P. Girl/-??-- Sousuke ---Significant Other--- Me

[forgot_it_all]

"I'm sorry, Jordan. She couldn't come this time." The nurse was all sad smiles and apologies, but none of it really reached him. His mother wasn't coming and that's all that mattered. Last week, she'd beaten him, but at least she had come. Not this week. Ritsuka just hoped she was okay wherever she was. Maybe his father had come home and they were getting along without him. Somehow, he doubted that though. His father could be relied on for financial support, but for anything else he was pretty much useless. Waving his nurse off as she left him in the courtyard, Ritsuka wished he'd eaten something at brunch more than a few fries and a bite or two of hamburger. The conversation with Soubi still concerned him, but right now, Soubi was missing and Ritsuka got stern looks when he asked after the man

[rope_victim]

Miku squeaked and closed the book quickly, looking up for the voice. "Oh! Ritsuka-kun!" Miku's features flooded with relief and she opened the journal again.

"I'm making a relationship chart ...just to see how everyone knows everyone, that's all" Miku scooted over and patted the bench beside her. She hadn't seen the younger boy in so long it felt like an eternity. And in this place, it likely was. She didn't see any new injuries on him, but that didn't mean they weren't there. Besides that, he looked thin and underfed, moreso than usual. "Come and sit with me?" she offered.

[forgot_it_all]

When Miku closed the journal, Ritsuka wondered if he'd seen something forbidden or something. Girls were weird about their diaries and the stuff they wrote in them. But it seemed like nothing was amiss because shortly after she recognized him, Miku opened the book back up. A relationship chart was an interesting sort of thing, but Ritsuka preferred photographs. Just having names meant nothing to him if there wasn't a face to connect to it. Which reminded him...

Taking the seat next to Miku, Ritsuka pulled his camera out and stared down at it, making sure the nurses couldn't see. He'd taken a few with Soubi, but had never managed to catch Alfons in time. And now he never would. It hurt to know that. To realize that in his rush to get home and do things, he'd forgotten the most important thing. He wouldn't forget again. "I prefer this kind of chart," he said, lifting the camera a little. "Want to take one with me?"

[spirit_forge]

Seeing Hanyuu had left him in a better mood, especially after last night; plus, the food was good. Too bad it ended so soon. Archer wouldn't have minded spending a little more time in the cafeteria

[dawn_rune]

Frey found that he was still thinking about the coloured glass in the chapel, and what it might look like under full sunlight, so he decided that he would spend his afternoon outdoors. It wasn't as good as being out and about for real, in the green and beautiful countryside of Falena, or sailing down the mighty Feitas, but at least Frey could enjoy the sun and some grass and trees. There was a pond, too, in the courtyard, so he ultimately chose that location over the sports field. Hopefully it would be quieter as well.

Another man seemed to be sitting under the shade of a particularly lovely tree--it was fascinating how the leaves of different trees were such different colours here, in Falena they were mainly green--so Frey wandered over to admire it. Not wanting to be rude, he smiled at the young man and said, "Hello."

[OOC: There's no real canon information about Falena's seasons, but considering the fact that it's on the southern continent and seems to be quite warm for the most part, I am assuming it doesn't have the same kind

[spirit_forge]

Archer was dimly aware of the young man approaching him, but since he didn't sense any hostile intent, he ignored his approach. However, it seemed like the boy didn't desire silence. What a shame.

"Hey," Archer replied, returning the greeting, looking up at the silver haired adolescent. His tone was quite cordial, lacking his trademark cynicism; it seemed like he was a little off his game. Maybe it was because he was full. Brunch did have a very nice assortment this morning. "Did you come here to enjoy the scenery too?"

[dawn_rune]

"Such as it is. This is the nicest place within the walls of the Institute, in any case. We don't have trees quite like these, in Falena." Frey picked a bright red leaf off the ground and held it up to the light. It was even prettier with the sun shining through it, throwing the veins into relief. "It's all very green there."

[bitofboth]

Spike really wasn't one for excerising, but he was one for enjoying the fact that he wasn't bursting into flames the second he stepped outside.

He knew it made him appear all the more dead, as it brought out the paleness of his face and the bleached color of his hair, but he didn't care. He was out during the day and his insides weren't burning him up.

Seems pretty decent to him, even if he had to deal with this crazy place.

He sat down on the grass and simply enjoyed the feeling, closing his eyes to bask.

[blacksustenance]

[About to run into Harry]

Courtyard again. Been there, done that.

And no closer, really, to finding out what the deal was with the inhibitors. In fact, Brock thought, the only thing they had found out today so far was that Peter - the other one, not Parker - somehow had survived not one night but several. And apparently knew Sylar. And didn't like him. Well, Brock could agree with him there - it was one thing for a guy not to mind manipulating others or getting his hands dirty with a little gore, it was another to start playing with someone's brains like it was Play Doh.

Still, he had given them an extended lease on the sanity front. Brock supposed that had to amount for something - human brains seemed to keep the hunger at bay far longer than trying to choke down the sub-par monster ones

[littlegoblinjr]

Feeling decidedly more optimistic after his conversation with Claire, Harry requested to be taken out to courtyard. While the library would be a better place if he wanted to see Peter, he really felt like getting some fresh air and sunshine.

Looking around for any familiar faces, he spotted one particularly unwelcome one among the trees. Remembering Claire's concern for her uncle, and how vulnerable she'd seemed in spite of - or was that because of? - her powers, he followed Brock into the meager cover provided.

Eddie didn't have any obvious blood splatters or anything on him, so he probably hadn't assaulted other-Peter while Harry's back was turned but that didn't mean he didn't have plans on the guy.

"What the hell are you doing, skulking back here?" he snapped as he got close, trying to mimic the way his father looked when angry. It had always managed to scare whoever was the focus if his wrath before.

[blacksustenance]

You had to be kidding them

[littlegoblinjr]

Gritting his teeth, Harry held himself back from taking Brock up on his offer and knocking that damn smile off his face. It really hadn't worked out so well the first time he'd tried and he was in no mood to be dragged off like a disobedient child again. He'd just have to find some other way to bring him down a peg or two.

Stepping closer in an attempt to appear more threatening, he growled, "Thanks, but I think I'll pass. You'll have to find some other way to get you kicks today. Besides, you seemed to be having a little trouble last time, you sure you really want to provoke me when the nurses might not get here in time to save you?"