The Seer (Continuing Series)

Chapter 8: Figuring things out and having new roommates

"*sigh* You're probably right. Anyways, we can deal with all of this in the morning. It's getting  pretty late and I have no idea what idea the Slenderman has in mind..."

"Yeah... about that... I can't imagine him wanting you to be alone at a time like this..."

"...I thought that might be the case..." "Well, thanks to my Grandma's will " "I've got a decent amount of space here." "But even so...I'm not entirely certain how the four of us will fare under one roof..."

"Well fortunately for you all, you only need to worry about three. I'll be taking my leave~"

"Where do you think you're going? "

"Aw  what now?! "

"Funny. I don't recall dismissing you for the evening. Masky was correct about we cannot leave Korbyn alone. There's far too much at stake for us to take that kind of risk."

"Aw come on!!! She's  got Masky and the straw chick!!! Why do I gotta stay?! "

"Use your common sense! You know Masky is not experienced enough in combat." "And as helpful as the intel  that  Ms. Scarecrow provided us with against Zalgo was, we still cannot be entirely sure where her loyalties truly lie... So you are not going anywhere."

"UUUUGH ! This is ridiculous ! "

*STOMP* *STOMP* *STOMP*

Jeff stomps off to the kitchen and Slenderman sighs in annoyance.

"Drama Queen... I didn't intend to offend you Ms. Scarecrow, however. Your ties to Zalgo were quite strong. And even though I've done the best of my abilities to break them and rebind you to myself. Only time will tell if it was a true success..."

"Oh it's alright. I completely understand. You all have been gracious to me even after what I  tried to do..."

"Yes. Well I'm more than well aware of Zalgo's particular brand of  "Persuasive Tactics", so I know that not everyone who serves him does it of their own will. Now given all that has happened, I really  must go meet with the council... Korbyn, for the time being I need  you to begin studying the first lesson Fala left you. If you can master a chapter a week, I'm sure we'll  be ready in a reasonable amount of time."

"Ready for what?.......Uh, never mind I'll..... I'll just try my best."

"Very good! Well then! I'll take my leave. You kids behave yourselves! "

ZAP!

After Slenderman finishes his sentence, he suddenly disappears within a thick cloud of darkness and itself disappears along with him.

"So uh... I guess all of you will be staying here for a little while then? Well... It'll be tight but we can figure something out. Ummm... Masky, you can take the couch. I'll get you some blankets. Ms. Scarecrow please follow me."

I show Scarecrow the guest room that is just down the hall from my bedroom.

"This is the guest room. My Grandma used to stay here when she visited. But if that doesn't bother you, you can feel free to take it. And finally we have Jeff. ...Uh where is Jeff? "

"He's not in the kitchen anymore."

"*sigh* "

Masky puts one of his hands on his head and sighs in annoyance as if he knew something, like it wasn't something good and was a terrible habit of Jeff.

"He's probably out scoping a victim... He's got this thing where he likes to see just how far he can push the Boss..."

"Oh, alright... Well I guess he's capable of fending for himself. So we can get ready for bed ourselves. So I'll, uh... Leave you guys to it then? "

~Next Day~

I wake up and walk over to the bathroom, walk in and pull open a drawer. grab a washrag and turn on the faucet, got the washrag wet and began wiping my face. While talking to myself mentally.

"So this is my new "Normal", huh? Oh jeez... What did I get myself into? "

Suddenly the door opens and I turn to look to see who it is.

"Huh! Wah! "

To my surprise, I see Scarecrow wearing the purple bathrobe of the guest room and a bunch of pink hair curls in her hair.

"Am I using these things right? I found them in the guest room and I assume humans use them at night, right? All this stuff is new to me. Uh... Did I do something wrong?! "

I stood there in silence for a moment, until I burst out laughing.

"HAHAHAHAHA! Oh no! You don't want those! Here, let me help you! "

I walk over to Scarecrow and start gently pulling out the hair curls out of her hair, after they were all out. I bring her over to the sink, where I open another drawer and take out dark purple hair curls that were for Scarecrows type of hair.

Start putting them in her hair, while I'm doing so.

"Thanks Korbyn."

"Your welcome."

There is a knock on the door and I hear Masky's voice.

"Ms. Korbyn, Ms. Scarecrow? Are you alright in there? "

I answer him.

"Yes Masky were alright, don't worry."

"Okay.