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The Scarecrow of Oz ([personal profile] scarefaux) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2010-11-26 02:48 pm

Day 53: Sun Room, Morning

With breakfast finished and a new acquaintance made, the Scarecrow's mind turned to his other friends. The disappearance of Depth Charge's friend had brought back memories of how he'd felt when Kaiji went missing: helpless, useless, as though he should have and could have done something more to find him. If only he had his brain, then maybe he could have thought of something!

As much as he didn't like to admit it, it was unlikely his former roommate was still within the Institute's walls at this point, though the Scarecrow wouldn't know for sure unless Kaiji returned to visit him as Dorothy had, encouraging his supposed recovery. There was still the concern that Landel, despite his vile methods, was actually right and he was suffering from the delusion of having been a scarecrow in Oz. After all, that movie had been a pretty elaborate trick. Would he have planted it in town on purpose, knowing the Scarecrow would be taken there the night of the enchanted doors? And how could he guarantee that once he did find it, he'd take it and actually watch it? There was so much guesswork involved- it seemed the Wizard Landel either liked coincidences or he had more power on his side than any of the patients could have guessed.

The Scarecrow stopped by the bulletin board before heading for a seat, considering writing a note to his friends to check on them. He'd heard from Depth Charge, Remy, and Kibitoshin within a day's time, so he figured they were probably fine (as fine as Depth Charge could have been after last night, anyway). He'd seen Mele and Scar the day before. He put a finger to his head, thinking- he'd not heard from Abe or Sangamon in a day or so, but being professionals, they were probably very busy. Perhaps a note would be best for them.

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[personal profile] nobleman 2010-11-28 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
In the end, she found him without him even having to wave her over, and Guy made sure to straighten in his seat as she approached. Still, that hadn't stopped Natalia from noticing his earlier posture, and Guy was merely relieved that she had read it as bored rather than troubled. So he was still as good at putting on that mask as ever.

"There's no need for that," he said with a smile. "Let's just talk." He wasn't even sure what Natalia would have done had he answered yes to that question, but perhaps it was better not to find out.

Scooting as close to the armrest as he could, he motioned to the other side of the couch. It occurred to him that this was where they had been when they'd first spoke, and he could see this becoming a tradition if they weren't careful. There was nothing wrong with that, of course. The Sun Room was as good as any setting for a conversation.

Speaking of which, he needed to deliver his news before Natalia started to badger him. He was honestly surprised that she hadn't started firing questions at him like arrows just yet. So, where to begin...

"Did you know of Asch's presence here?" he asked first. Once he had that out of the way, he'd decide how to best handle telling her the rest of it.