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Miketsukami Soushi ([personal profile] ever_loyal_dog) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2013-04-09 10:34 pm

Dayshift 70: Bus 1

Soushi startled awake, and in a panic felt around the blankets and sheets. Ririchiyo's photograph. Where was it? He remembered to breathe a moment later when he found the photo, stuck between the sheets along with the bag he'd found in his box of supposed belongings. Now that it was daytime, it was easier to see the picture; Ririchiyo's cute round cheeks, her long hair, the soft pout of her lips, there was no mistaking it for a fraud. But why then, didn't he recognize when the photo had been taken or the outfit she was wearing? There were none like it in his collection, and he was sure he knew most of what was in her closet...

He tucked the scrap into his shirt when the radio came to life. Doyleton? They were taking a trip? Soushi was sorely tempted to look through the bag, now that he could see it, but if the staff here saw it, wouldn't they confiscate it? Rather than take the chance, he stuffed the bag back under his mattress, keeping the single photograph with him as the nurse opened the door to greet him.

While the clothing was much more acceptable than the pajamas they were usually assigned, the jeans were a little too big, but luckily included a belt. The plaid shirt was like nothing in his previous wardrobe, but at least it had a pocket on the chest, which he slipped the photograph into as he turned his back on the nurse to dress. He was accustomed to wearing what he was told, and managed to make even the jeans and patterned shirt look somewhat natural. Last, he was given a jacket, tan in color(though there were a few stubborn stains here and there), with buttons running down the front.

Once he was dressed and ready to go, he was led outside to the buses. It was strange being outside the institution like this. It certainly gave the illusion of freedom. How did they manage to control so many patients on a trip such as this? Surely, he wanted to believe, they wouldn't notice one missing. Not until the end of the day, at least. Did they take attendance?

Though if it were that simple, other patients would have made their escape by now. And of all those he'd spoken with, not one could cite a patient that had successfully escaped. The goal, he reminded himself, was not to escape at all, but to find his master and make certain she was safe. If escape was a key factor in determining that, so be it, but he'd yet to find proof of where to even begin his search for the girl. The notebook might have something more to it, but now it was out of reach. He resigned himself to the bus, accepting the bagged breakfast with a smile.

[Loki]
idolism: (tough living a fantasy life)

[personal profile] idolism 2013-04-12 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[free.]

Aidou certainly hadn't had any "fun" last night--nightshift had been an even duller affair than usual, the epitome of wasted time. All that waiting, only to be catapulted back into bed without warning...

Landel's chipper messages did little to put him in a good mood, all things considered. And it was a field trip day, no less. Would the indignities never cease!

Donning his casual wear in silence, the vampire snatched his coupons from the nurse on his way up the bus's steps and shoved them inside his lunch sack before finding an empty seat. He sat down on an aisle end, away from the window and the warm sunlight pooling on the seat below it, throwing the bag down beside him. Although he'd been cooped up without fresh air long enough, Aidou couldn't say he was overjoyed to be outside in broad daylight. Too much sun and too little progress in the caverns was a toxic combination.

Worst of all, Aidou doubted his chances of getting in contact with those amongst his fellow prisoners. Who knew when he and Sasuke would have a chance to challenge the basement again?

"Good trip," his ass.