Getting it Together

The Gala

TWs: Unsympathetic Patton, TW for Beatrice, THE WHOLE Community IS THERE, SO... Calling someone by a name that's not there's, re-naming people, poisoning, death, sickness, coughing up blood, large crowd that almost crushes people, slapping, attempted murder, knife throwing, almost dying, people fearing for their life, forcing someone to assist in murder, calling people "puppet", gross religion speak. (IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE PLEASE DO NOT BE AFRAID TO TELL US!!!)
"Okay, open your eyes!"
Virgil's eyes slipped open and he stared at himself in awe in the mirror. He had been dressed in a dark purple gown with silver and gold glitter, and a longer skirt in the back then there was in the front.

"Ahh!" Squealing, Virgil flaps his hands in excitement, jumping into Patton's arms. "I love it dad!"

"I shouldn't need to do any more adjustments before the party." The woman that had made the dress tells Patton, playfully poking Virgil's stomach. "As long as you stay off the sweets!"

Virgil giggles, hiding his face as Patton spun him around, the glitter glinting and twinkling from the glow of the crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

"Do you like it Kai?" Virgil squeaks as he races over to his older sibling and jumps into her arms.

Kai stared at him for a long time, making Vigil squirm uncomfortably before they finally quietly said, "Yes. I do. You look beautiful, Vee-Vee."

Kai's gaze wandered back up to the woman, images and films flashing through his head.

Gabriella Baker, gone missing two years ago.

-disappeared from the school yard where she was-

Now nineteen years old, she may look-

-seen or heard anything please don't hesitate to call-

"Kai?"

Kai shook their head, clearing the thoughts that zoomed through.

Gabriella Baker, gone missing two years ago.

Found her.

"How does it feel sitting down?" Gabriella asks.

"It's fine." Kai says politely. "It feels fine."

Do you remember your parents?

Did they call you Gabby? Ella?

What do they call you here?

"Thank you so much for this, Andrina!" Patton gently hugs the girl.

Were you angry when they first called you that?

Did you feel like you were going crazy?

Maybe this is all just a dream...

Wake up, Kai...

"I should be all set for the suits and everything, but it was so lovely seeing you again." Andrina smiles gently. "Come back anytime Virgil. I'll let you try your hand at my sewing machine!"

"You might have competition." Patton teases, holding his arms out to Virgil, who returns to him like a loyal puppy. "Let's get you to bed Virgil. The parties going to end really late and I want to to clear out some of those bags under your eyes."

Kai stands as the two head out the door and Andrina moves to give her a friendly goodbye hug.

"Goodbye Gabriella." Kai says softly, her eyes trained on her.

Andrina tilts her head in confusion. "It's Andrina...Never got that one before! I get my name is rare but most of the time I get an Adrianna or Arianna."

"Sorry." Kai stares down at the ground. "Must've spaced out or something."

Heading outside, Patton immediately grabs her arm tightly as the three begin to walk down the sidewalk, Virgil skipping a little ways ahead.