The Worth of Self Injurry

[Andrew Kasher]

"Uh, OK," Andrew says. He is not quite sure where Taivas is, but that doesn't matter. He was never very good at geography anyway.

He remembers that he said he would house sit for Mr. Bassarov, and pauses.

"Uh.. Kaze, can you do me a really, really, really big favor and watch the apartment while I am gone? I told Mr. Bassarov that I would house-sit, but this is really important."

[Kazenara Miyajima]

"I believe it, there wasn't really any sure we knew we got rid of her, not unless we got rid of Erika but from what I understand she is a friend of the rebel movement, which makes the situation difficult."
"Sure Ill watch the house," Kaze smiles. "If something happens let me know. FreakBoy isn't the only computer freak, and well I feel like I need back in the game.
Have fun."

[Freak Boy]

Freak Boy sat down and began drinking his tea. He went to his room and grabbed his laptop and quickly began writing a short story which he would affectionately title... "The Tramp."

[Lady Violet]

"I don't know what to tell you Mr. Futsu. If I help you it would be for you and certainly not because I care at all about your capitalist love interest."

I may owe him this.

"I have mistreated you and done things with you that I should not have done. You are such a fragile man. I'll make you a deal. If you never cut or hurt yourself again I will take her off the list. I do care, you know."

[Elijah Debs]

"I know you hate teleporting, but it is the fastest way, Andrew." Elijah says before teleporting them both to his home in Taivas.
"This is where I live most of the time." Elijah says as he walks up to the house and enters.

[Mr. Futsu]

A jolt runs through me when she mentions the cutting. I forgot that I had told her about that. And while I don't like being talked to like a child, I will take what I can get.

"Alright... Thank you, my lady..." I say, standing up.

[Freak Boy]

Freak Boy was hunched over his laptop, typing furiously at the keyboard. He was typing well over 150 wpm, letting the words pour onto the screen with utter hatred.

[Lady Violet]

I smile and feel pleased that he has agreed to end his self injury.

"I'm glad that you have agreed to this. I worry about you. After what you told me, I have never been able to look at you the same way. I hope you can forgive me for the things I have done."

I call the Ministry of Terror and tell them that Victoria is no longer a target. I also leave a message for Dr. Murdock to keep an eye on Victoria, but that she will be returning to work at the Ministry of Information.

[Dr. Andrea Murdock]

"Ms. Faust, as you know, your daughter Iris will eventually play a very large role in Red Infinity. We all exist to serve The Party. As such, I would suggest that you do not discourage your daughter from seeing Joukahainen. He was created by our ministry. He is a fine young man, and she needs someone healthy to spend time with. Spending time with rebels like Freak Boy is quite unhealthy. You agree, of course?" Dr. Murdock asks rhetorically.

"You haven't acted very loyal recently. You have survived purges at my request, because I feel that Iris needs her mother. Of course, the nuclear family is second to the state, but Iris still needs you."

Dr. Murdock takes out some forms and hands them to Erika.

"I have filled out clearance for you, Iris, Joukakainen, and one other person who must have my approval to go on a picnic. I think you all need to spend some quality time together."

"You can go to any of the nature reserves within 200 miles. Of course, all of them are null-fielded to prevent rebel Green Party activity. I would recommend going to the Lady Violet botanical gardens. They are quite lovely this time of year."

[Mr. Futsu]

I bow my head modestly.

"Thank my, my lady. I really do appreciate this... If you need anything, you know where my office is." I say, and leave her office in a composed manner.

I shut the door, lean against it, and let out a deep breath that I had been holding in for several minutes.

I walk back outside.

"Home, Vincent."

[Erika "Zwei" Faust]

If a look could kill than Dr. Murdock would be a corpse right now. "I will not encourage any relationship whatsoever with... him..." I say bluntly.

[Andrew Kasher]

Andrew feels very dizzy for a minute, after teleporting. he is getting a little more used to it, but he still dislikes it. He catches himself on his cane. It isn't designed for supporting weight, so it bends a bit, even though Andrew is quite light.

Andrew takes in his surroundings. It smells, sounds, feels, and tastes like a perfect summer day, but there is something distant, and unearthly about it. Since Andrew, as a half-nymph, is bound to the Earth, something about the place is slightly unsettling.

"It's lovely," Andrew says honestly.

"We aren't on Earth though, are we?"

[Lady Violet]

I watch Futsu leave. If Lin-Sat finds out that I took Victoria off of the purge list, he will beat me. This makes my work unpleasant and limits my ability to make public appearances, but I am used to his physical abuse. He has not been taking an active role in politics lately, so I should be safe. As long as she is observed, it should be fine. Futsu himself was a caplitalist and I trust him.

[Elijah Debs]

"I'm sorry, I should have told you. This is the place Finnish people call Taivas. It is a peaceful dimension that mortals can not travel to on their own." Elijah explains as they enter the house.

"I am sorry if you would rather not be here. I brought Freakboy here so he would be safe from Red Infinity."

[Dr. Andrea Murdock]

"I would recommend that you do. They get along so well. It's almost as if he were made for her," Dr. Murdock says, fully aware of what she is implying.

Dr. Murdock gets a memo about Victoria. She smiles slightly. She likes her employees to be happy, since it increases productivity.

Congratulations Mr. Futsu, Dr. Murdock sends. She is sincere in her happiness. She was only irritated earlier because Futsu made a pass at her.