Enemies of Power

The Appointment

All weekend Patton followed Maria's advice. He let Virgil have his space and didn't bother him as much, but he still left food in front of the door. When he talked to Logan about what Maria said he agreed with her.

"It would be more beneficial for him to come to us when he's calm and ready than it would be for us to try and bother him."

Sunday afternoon Patton noticed Virgil's bedroom door opened slightly. Patton was happy but Logan told him to let the boy have his personal space, which reminded him of what Maria said about him still being cautious. Slowly walking in Patton noticed it wasn't as dark as before and Patton could feel that Virgil was still panicked. He was excited, but still gave Virgil his space.

It was now Monday morning. Logan was at work and Patton was getting breakfast for him and Virgil. Patton called in to get a day off as soon as Logan told him that they was able to change the appointment to Monday. Virgil still hasn't come out of his room but Patton was able to walk in so he called that improvement.

"Pat?" Patton jumped a little and turned around.

"Morning Virgil," Patton smiled. He wanted to run up and give Virgil a hug but Patton could tell the boy was still slightly scared.

"Can I ask you something," Patton looked at Virgil. "Nothing bad." He quickly added. Virgil hesitantly nodded.

"Logan and I know someone who can help with your powers," Patton spoke softly. "He's a wonderful person and he's helped lots of people, including the both of us." Virgil slowly walked towards the table.

"I..." The boy fumbled with his words. Patton could tell he was scared.

"You don't have to if you don't want to-"

"No...I mean...I want to...it's just...what if..." Virgil trailed off.

"I would be with you if you want."

"Uh...yeah, I...I would like that. Then maybe I won't hurt anyone anymore," Virgil started playing with the sleeves of his long-sleeved shirt.

"I don't want to make you feel rushed. But we can go in today if you want. It's around three." The boy nodded and picked at the food Patton set in front of him.

"Yeah...we can...um...do that..." Virgil looked at Patton and smiled slightly.

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Patton looked at the clock. The two of them were sitting on the couch watching cartoons. Virgil was almost asleep and made Patton wonder how much sleep he got over the weekend.

"It's about 2:30 now," Patton told the boy. "We should start getting ready, the place is about a ten minute drive."

Virgil mumbled and got up heading to his room and Patton headed to his.

Twenty minutes later they were on the way to the appointment. Patton noticed that Virgil started getting anxious the closer they got to the building.

"Breath Virgil," The bubbly figure reminded the boy. "We don't have to do this unless you are comfortable with it." Virgil just nodded, but didn't say anything. Patton continued on the way.

It wasn't long until they pulled into a parking space.

"You ready?" The boy nodded and took a deep breath.

"Uh...yeah...I'm...I'm just a little...uh...nervous."

"Dr. Picani is a good person and he will help a lot."

"Yeah, I know...it's just...I don't know," Virgil shrunk into his hoodie. No one said anything until they walked in.

The receptionist greeted Patton with a smile. "Name please?" She asked. Patton gave her the information and both he and Virgil sat down to wait.

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Virgil hoped they didn't have to wait long, but sometimes you can't tell how long it will be. He looked over at Patton, who was busy typing something on his phone. Virgil sighed and wished he would've remember to grab his headphones. He wasn't used to having something to help him get away from reality, but he enjoyed having it when he could remember to bring it.

"Sup girl," Virgil was startled out of his thoughts as someone sat next to him. The boy looked over and saw someone who looked a couple years older than him.

"Um...Hi," Virgil mumbled after a while. The stranger was odd. He had sunglasses despite being in the building and a cup of something, Virgil assumed to be coffee.

"So like...my mom took my phone or whatever, so I have like, nothing to do while I wait, which tbh can get a bit boring."

Virgil looked at Patton. He smiled back at Virgil and nodded his head towards the stranger as if he wanted Virgil to get to know him.

"Oh, okay," The boy finally replied.

The stranger gasped dramatically. "Oh my gosh girl! Where the eff are my manners. I like totally forgot. My name is Remy."

"Uh...Virgil..." The stranger, Remy, shook Virgil's hand.

"Are you here for a one time visit? Because like if not then we'll be seeing more of each other. And I'd love to become your friend because you are rocking that look girl."

"Uh. Thanks. I guess." Virgil sunk into his hoodie. "and this is my...uh...first time being here."

Before Remy could say anything Virgil's name was called. Patton and Virgil walked into the therapists office area.