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Juuzou's Bandage

Haeji returned to Patricia’s base, already shaking in fear. “Damn it, why are you shaking, Haeji? Why are you so afraid? Jeez, get it together, Haeji, ” Juuzou thought
while Patricia greeted Haeji.
“It’s not like she’ll h--” Juuzou’s thoughts were interrupted by a loud slapping sound and Patricia yelling, “YOU LITTLE BRAT! YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR BROTHER, DO YOU?!"

Haeji knew what she would hear next. "WHY WOULD YOU LOSE THE MATCH WITH YOUR BROTHER IN DANGER?! DO YOU NOT CARE FOR HIM?! ARE YOU SO MUCH OF AN INGRATE THAT EVEN YOUR BROTHER, WHO PUT HIMSELF IN DANGER FOR YOU, DOESN’T HE DESERVE TO BE REPAID?!” Or that was what she'd thought Patricia would yell at her.

What Haeji actually heard Patricia shout: "WITH THAT STUNT YOU PULLED, NOT ONLY DID YOU PUT HIM IN DANGER, BUT THE REST OF US TOO!" Patricia spat as she hit Haeji. 

The incantation Haeji convinced Ryan to do got out of hand, and it started with a simple word game until she passed a Bondage Breaking Spell for Ryan to cast without knowing that the rune he casted opened the fretters of the EMCuffs of all the guests, including Nulekai's. 

"I HOPE YOU'RE PROUD OF YOURSELF, YOU STUPID GIRL!" Patricia smacked her with brute force, Haeji's cheek was swollen.

Juuzou held back an intense urge, “That’s enough, Patti.”
“THIS IS WHAT YOU DESERVE!” Patricia lost control and grabbed her by the neck and pushed Haeji down to the ground and kicked her repeatedly.
As Juuzou was watching, he balled his fist, “Stop it, Patricia.” Juuzou thought.
“GO TO HELL! AND WHILE YOU’RE DOWN THERE, SAY HELLO TO YOUR PARENTS!” Patricia gave the last kick unto her coccyx.
“You weak-ass whore. Why are you still alive? You don’t deserve life.” Juuzou glared at the blonde receptionist as she got up.
“DAMN YOU AND YOUR BROTHER! I HOPE YOU BOTH DIE!” Patricia bellowed, fed up with them, as if her search for the Life Gem wasn't bad enough with the heightened security. Just when she found an entry to the ruin that the host herself had meticulously kept hidden. A thief takes away her progress in finding it.
“Huh, I feel the same way, Patricia. You should die, Bitch.” Juuzou eyes went dark.
“YOU ARE A NUISANCE! YOU…”
Patricia’s curses were drowned out by the reluctant suppression and scorn that plagued Juuzou’s mind. “Shut up. Just shut up.”

But no one could stand up to her. The host was busy watching over the spellcasters, necromancers specifically to prevent them from casting any spells that could summon corpses or familiars. Their powers were more prominent at night much more so since nightfall closed in like a curtain. The Deity of Discipline used her ability to refrain them from acting upon their impulses. She managed to subdue Patricia previously, but not anymore. Patricia's plans got frustrated and she poured her anger out on Haeji.

Patricia's viridian eyes bored against Haeji's glossy, heterochromatic ones. “I expect you to do better in the Redemption Round. For your brother's sake. One more slip up and I'll end you.” The blonde barred her teeth menacingly.
“Y-yes, Ma’am...” Haeji replied weakly to Patricia.

Haeji stumbled away in humiliation, not bothering to look at a concerned Juuzou. Juuzou looked at a panting, yet still smirking Patricia. “Why? Why does she have to do that?” Juuzou stared at Patricia with dead eyes. “Juuzou, ” Patricia, who was now on her ‘throne’, which was her desk chair as she turned to face the white-haired male, calling him. “How are you, sweetie?” Patricia asked with a sinister smile that didn’t fit with her shiny hair and light skin. “Calm down Juuzou, she just tryin’ to get to you. It’s ok, it's ok.” Juuzou took a deep breath and kneeled down in front of Patricia. “I'm fine Madam, are you ok? You must’ve hurt your hand.” Juuzou smiled, eyes closed. “Oh I'm fine, dear, but your friend must be hurt too.” Patricia swung her hand towards Juuzou, Juuzou flinched, waiting for her palm to reach his head. Patricia stopped at his cheek and raised her hand to pat his head. Juuzou opened his eyes with surprise, “You should check on her. You are dismissed.” Patricia waved Juuzou off. Before Juuzou left, he turned around to glance at Patricia as she kept the sinister smirk of hers, and then left. “Damn you, Patricia!” Juuzou bit his thumb, not paying attention to anyone passing by. “How can I stop you?! How can I save Haeji and Joo-”  Juuzou snapped out of his thoughts by Jian pulling his hand away from his mouth, “Hey stop that dumbass. That's unsanitary like hell.” Jian sighed. “Jian? I thought you were bandaging Haej- I mean Hwa Hae Ji?” Juuzou cursed at his mistake, “Jeez dummy, you can't call her that around here.” Juuzou closed his eyes. “No, she got some wounds on her chest and I thought you guys were friends and so I didn't do it. Plus she looked really scared and uncomfortable." Jian scratched his neck, "Also I wouldn't let Lirien do it cause she's just weird, and I wouldn't want Jiji to be in imminent danger. Suki acted like he knew but I don't trust 'im. Anyways, Bandage Boy, I got a date and their soul is ripe. See ya."