𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕗 ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕧𝕠𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤....? (𝚁𝙴𝚆𝚁𝙸𝚃𝙴)

ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 4 | 𝔸 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟

Claire nodded, both agreeing to her voices and giving Dandelion the permission to enter, only to realize she was alone and her guardian was still outside. She spoke up to let Dandelion know she was allowed in, the sound of the latch unlocking reaching her ears. Her voices were already stirring, specifically Rush, Woe, and Fury, all speaking out of judgment, unlike Insight and Serene, who were softly urging Claire to brace herself.

Rush (Panicked/Excited Voice): "Finally, you can ask her everything! Don't hold back; this is your chance to get clarity!"

Woe (Crying Voice): "What if she can't help you? What if you're stuck in this situation forever? You're losing everything you love!"

Fury (Angry Voice): "Don't let her make you feel guilty! You're not responsible for this. You deserve to know the truth!"

Insight (Calm Voice): "Focus, Claire. Listen to Dandelion. She has valuable information that could ease your worries."

Serene (Comforting Voice): "Remember to breathe. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. You're not alone in this."

Dandelion entered the room, closing the door behind her before sitting on the bed next to Claire. There was a pause, a thick silence filling the air. Even the five voices in Claire's mind were affected by the tension as well.

"I know what you must be feeling right now: confusion, uncertainty, sadness, maybe even anger. But let me speak," Dandelion began in a gentle murmur.

Rush (Panicked/Excited Voice): "Good, she understands! Let her explain; maybe she has a plan!"

Woe (Crying Voice): "But what if it's bad news? What if she can't stop the adoption?"

Fury (Angry Voice): "You need to speak up, Claire! Don't let her take the blame! You're not the problem here!"

Insight (Calm Voice): "Listen closely, Claire. She's here to guide you. Take what she says to heart."

Serene (Comforting Voice): "Let her comfort you. You need that right now, more than ever."

Claire simply nodded once more, her attention firmly fixed on the other guardian despite the voices talking to her mentally again, even though Serene and Insight were trying to dominate both the voices and guidance to influence Claire.

Seeing Dandelion's expression through the mask would have given Claire an idea of what she was feeling, but right now, the mask served as a buffer, concealing any emotion behind it. Without wasting time, Dandelion went on. "This Goddess... well, she's known for her whimsical nature, and she tends to act on whims. I didn't expect her to be so quick at making a choice, however."

Rush (Panicked/Excited Voice): "Whimsical? That could mean anything! But maybe it's a good thing—she might adore you!"

Woe (Crying Voice): "What if her whims lead to heartbreak? You're still losing everything!"

Fury (Angry Voice): "Don't let her whims decide your worth! You matter! Stand up for yourself!"

Insight (Calm Voice): "This could be a new beginning, Claire. Allow yourself to consider the possibilities."

Serene (Comforting Voice): "Change is hard, but it can lead to growth. Trust that you will find your way."

"I believe that this might be a new chance for you. After all, not only will you be under the protection of that Goddess, but you will also have more privileges, better treatment, and you will be loved because of it. And look, you must have been aware of how things actually work here when I first brought you in, right?" Dandelion continued.