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damned_institute2012-09-28 12:54 am
damned_intercom) wrote in damned_institute2012-09-28 12:54 am
Day 66: Intercom, Dinner
As the sun began to inch closer to the horizon, dark clouds gathered overhead. Even so, the Head Doctor didn't let that damper his enthusiasm.
"Good evening, everyone! I hope you've all had an enjoyable day, particularly our newcomers. Here at Landel's Institute, we're eager to welcome you into our big, warm family, so make yourselves right at home!
"For dinner, we're serving teriyaki & tempura, with our usual assortment drinks, including water, milk, and several kinds of juices. Enjoy your meals!"
As the nurses escorted patients to their assigned rooms, thunder rumbled in the distance, and the sound of rain tapping against the outside of the building echoed through the halls. Some of the staff would comment about the sudden change in weather, but no one let it interfere with their duties.
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"Good evening, everyone! I hope you've all had an enjoyable day, particularly our newcomers. Here at Landel's Institute, we're eager to welcome you into our big, warm family, so make yourselves right at home!
"For dinner, we're serving teriyaki & tempura, with our usual assortment drinks, including water, milk, and several kinds of juices. Enjoy your meals!"
As the nurses escorted patients to their assigned rooms, thunder rumbled in the distance, and the sound of rain tapping against the outside of the building echoed through the halls. Some of the staff would comment about the sudden change in weather, but no one let it interfere with their duties.
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M99
That had been the plan, at least. But now, the Once-ler had a far different goal. He needed to know where Landel might keep possessions taken from their homes when they were abducted. The man took the tray with his dinner from his nurse and absently thanked her, not bothering to wait until she left before turning to his desk. He set the food down on the desk as the door closed.
The Once-ler settled at his desk, briefly ignoring his dinner. He opened the drawer where he had seen the blank journal his first night, and pulled the book out. It was going with him, tonight. The man intended to copy Soma's map for his own use. He was going to need it if his plans to find out if the seed had been taken with him were to work.
He set the book down on the desk next to a small wrapped object. Hold on. That hadn't been there before. Curious, the Once-ler picked it up and unwrapped the small package.
His eyes widened in shock as he stared at the last Truffula seed.
For a long moment he remained silent, his mind trying to determine if this was actually happening. Then it felt as though a weight he hadn't realized was there lifted from his shoulders as relief flooded through his veins. The seed wasn't left unguarded or in Landel's hands. He didn't care how it arrived, or why it had been returned to him. It was here, with him, and that was all that mattered.