The Plague Doctor [RATED R] ✓

(13) The Priest

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THE TWO YOUNG MEN in front of me couldn't say a single thing. By how I'm acting, they must be in a state of shock. I didn't know both of them, but I'm guessing that the other alters know who they are. Well, I wouldn't even be in this mess in the first place if it wasn't for that damn Krimson. He forcefully pushed me out all of a sudden. To treat an old woman like this, he really got the nerves.

     "C-Claudio, is he alright?" the taller and much bigger man asks.

     So the other one is named Claudio.

     This doesn't look like the manor. I can't find Mr. Marcelino and Dr. Giovanni anywhere either. What on earth is going on?

     "I apologize, I should have told you sooner. Bishop has been feeling unwell since last night's event, that's why I've been giving him some medicine. This is the side effects," sir Claudio says while he helps me stand back up, surprising the other one.

     "I see. I suppose anyone who witnessed something like that would be a bit shaken. I think it's best if I head out so he could rest. I'll call you when things have been settled at the hospital," he then says.

     "Alright, thank you for dropping by."

     The man looks at me for one last time before finally heading out. As soon as he was gone, sir Claudio approaches me and quickly says, "If I'm not mistaken, you're Autumn, correct?"

     "T-that's right, I'm Autumn. How did you know?" I ask with furrowed brows.

     Sir Claudio takes a deep breath and brushes his hair back with his fingers. "That was such a quick switch, but I'm glad you came out instead. I'm Claudio Romano by the way, but you may know me better as Dr. Giovanni de Vincenzo. You're in my mansion right now, but I hope you don't mention any of this to Winter. I have personal reasons for not letting my patients know my real identity, and I hope you can respect that."

     "I see, so you're the doctor. Such a handsome face to only be covered by a hideous mask. But fear not, I won't tell. I also want to apologize if I suddenly came out unexpectedly. I hope I did not come out at such an inconvenient time," I say with an apologetic bow.

     "No, don't even worry about it. I'd actually want to ask you some questions, but would you like to take a seat first?" he says, holding onto my arm so he could assist me.

     "Oh, such a gentleman. Thank you, dear."

     I slowly take a seat and sigh in relief. I didn't know standing would be so tiring.

     "So Autumn, you mentioned Krimson when you got out. Did something happen?" Claudio asks as he takes a seat on the sofa across from me.

     "Yes, Krimson. He does this sometimes just out of pure pleasure. Like Bishop, he has the most control over us and this body, and at times he does stupid things just to make trouble," I explain to the doctor.

     "Does that mean no one can control him?" he asks.

     "Not that I know of."

     "Well, will you be able to switch back to Bishop? It seems like you were disturbed because of Krimson, and Winter told me that you get tired easily," he asks, which was actually going to be a bit of a problem.

     "Oh dear, I would love to help you sir Claudio, but I can't do that. I can only switch with Winter. Will that be alright?" I ask him instead.

     Sir Claudio pauses for a moment. I could tell that he was thinking about what he's supposed to do. But after a while, he stands from the sofa and says, "Alright, let me just change. While waiting, you can drink the coffee that Bishop made. I'll be right back."