Twisted Asylum

Reluctant Friendship

As I step into the Savanaclaw wing, a forgotten thought pops into my head.

Damn it, I had been meaning to ask all of my patients about the missing equipment. It would just be inconvenient to walk all the way back to Heartslabyul...

I quickly pull out my phone, choosing to text the only reliable person in this whole place.

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8:32 ✉️🔔 📶 •|||||| •
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Kira (AKA Light Yagami)
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Hey Kir, if you're free, could you or someone else ask my Heartslabyul patients if they'd heard about or seen that missing medical equipment?
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Yeah, sure!
I'm free right now, so I can definitely check that out for you.
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ThankyouILoveYouSoMuchhh💕💕
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I chuckle softly, before tucking my phone away. Now that that was taken care of, I make my way to the Savanaclaw wing.

It isn't hard to spot my patients, as a few guards are hovering behind where Leona is sitting.

Ruggie is lounging next to him, while Jack is sitting across from them, slightly less tense than usual.

Ruggie notices me first, offering me a languid wave as I approach. Leona opens one eye to glance at me, regarding me with a huff. Jack smiles stiffly.

"Good morning guys, how are you all doing?" I ask them with a smile, sliding to sit next to Jack. He shifts to give me more room, tucking his tail against him so it doesn't touch me.

"I'm fine." Jack says curtly, his ears flicking back.

"I'm doin' good too, but getting this one out of bed this early was a struggle!" Ruggie points at Leona with a cackle.

Leona growls softly at Ruggie. "Watch it... But yeah, I'm fine. How're you, herbivore?" His voice is a groggy rumble as he speaks to me, his green eyes locking with mine for the first time since we met.

Ruggie and Jack look slightly shocked at his lack of hostility towards me. Ruggie lets out a low whistle.

"Damn. Got a soft spot for the doc? Shishishi-" Ruggie is cut off suddenly as Leona sits up.

"Shut up. I'm jus' too tired today." He grumbles, before slouching back down and resting his chin on his palm.

Jack fiddles with his tail. "... How is it?" He asks softly.

I turn to him. "Hm? How is what?"

"... That cactus that I gave you. You still have it... Right?"

I nod warmly. "Yeah, it's in my office. It's doing pretty well, if I do say so."

His ears perk up, a smile spreading on his face for a moment before he catches himself, clearing his throat. "Ah- ahem, good, I'm glad. Thankyou again..."

"Oh, quick question for you all!" I say quickly, not wanting to forget the question I needed to ask this time.

"Have any of you seen or heard of another patient stealing medical equipment? Like, scalpels, scissors, anything like that?" They regard my words with casual responses.

"Eh, nah, I haven't. But if I do hear, I'll let you know Doc." Ruggie says with a sly smile.

"Hm, that's distressing. Sorry, I'm clueless about it as well." Jack responds, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Nope." Is all Leona says.

I smile, nodding politely, before getting to the therapy part of this session.

Ruggie claims he's doing fine, but he was eyeing up any unguarded objects the guards around them placed down.

Jack mentioned how uncomfortable his collar was, and requested a new one. He also mentioned that he'd been oddly antsy lately.

Leona... Well, he didn't say much. He just said that this asylum was a shithole,- well, fair- and that he didn't need the help. But on the plus side, he didn't want to tear out my throat!

And again, as I'm finishing up, my alarm goes off.

"Alright, time for the next group... It was really nice to catch up with you all." I say to the trio, causing Jack's tail to swish slightly.

"Have a nice rest of your day." Jack nods, a small smile present on his lips.

Ruggie gives me a coy wave, and Leona yawns. "Don't get yourself maimed." He says bluntly.

"I'll try my best." I respond quickly, finding the simple banter much more enjoyable than the aggression he showed at first.

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"... Soooo, since when do you have a soft spot for them?" Ruggie teased Leona, poking his shoulder.

"Drop it."