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I panic as he starts to say my name.. Not that I hate my last name, it's just that 'the less people associate me with my father right now, the better.'

"No! Please.. uh.." I yell out, cutting him off. "Sorry, But please sir, don't say my last name." I'm gripping the hem of my skirt while bowing my head low. To my surprise the next thing I hear is shuffling papers, followed by foot steps, and a low chuckle. "My Dear child, of course. This is a safe place."

I look up from the bangs of my hair, the surprisingly tiny man now sits at the edge of his desk. "Loke's told some about you. I won't ask questions and your past is safe with me. Frankly, I've dealt with your father many years ago. It's a shame about your mother though." He hung his head at the mentioning of mama. "T-thank you sir! Thank you so much for this opportunity!"

He goes over house rules and gives me information on the facility I'll be working at, along with a map. He goes on to explain that there is a large verity of people living within these walls. Due to a sudden phone call, he gestures for to leave with an apology.

As we leave his office Loke and I walk back through by the cafe and Mira waves as he leads me up the set of stairs. After a bit of walking he stops in front of a door #767. "Welp, here we are. Please rearrange the furniture as you see fit. Plus there's a welcoming party being held in your honor. It'll be at six, I'll send someone to get you." We bow at one another, "Thank you, Loki." Loki winks, before turning to leave.

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Several hours later and I hadn't realized I'd lost track of time. As I finish emptying another box, there's a knock at my door. 'Hmm, I wonder..Wait! What time is it?' I think as I rush to answer the door. "Hi! I'm Levy McGarden. I'll be accompanying you to the courtyard." Says a petite, blue hair girl with a bright and friendly smile. "Hi! I'm Lucy, it's nice to meet you!" I smile back with just as much as enthusiasm. As I go to shut my door, Levy notices the large book case I'd been working on. "Wow! You like to read!?" She peeks around me as her eyes twinkle with delight. I chuckle with a proud smile. "Yeah! I'm even working on a few things."

This strikes our conversation all They way to the courtyard. 'Seems I made another friend.' This thought caused me to smile warmly. We enter the courtyard near the pool, "Hey! Guest of honor's here!" Levy raises her arms in the air and yells to get everyone's attention. I'm met with the looks of 5 people.

A raven haired guy.. with no shirt, a red head girl with a rather intense stare, a brunette girl wearing a bikini top and capris, a foreign looking girl, 'maybe from Russia?' with blue hair, a familiar blue haired guy with the right eye tattoo, and a unamused and nicely dressed black haired guy.

As the some of the faces sink in.. I realize that in standing in front of some very famous faces..

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