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WEEK FIVE

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It's a rather quaint town when you get down to it. At least, that's what the Sheriff would argue. Warm and dry in the mornings and afternoons with a brisk coolness in the evenings. The perfect type of weather to just sit out on your rocking chair and observe the comings and goings.

... Of course, there's not much in the way of comings and goings when there aren't any actual people here to watch. Nevertheless, don't let that get you down! The town is your oyster and those roosters won't stop crowing until everyone's out of bed. Up and at 'em, rise and shine, it's time to make the day yours!

After all, there's nothing wrong with the town today and you might just want to savor it while it lasts.

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[well, this isn't exactly what Milla expected to find when she came to the clinic to refill her supply of painkillers. she stands at the doorway, both eyebrows raised, one hand resting on the frame]

Dr. Lecter advised I take certain medication to ward off the pain of my injury. I'm almost out.

[inclines her head slightly, almost suspiciously]

Is everything all right?

[ Russell looks around a bit, and then back at Milla, noticing she's not in the most fantastic shape... Ouch. ]

I'm just . . . Feeling kind of sick.

[ That's all he says before moving on, tilting his head a bit. ]

Are you okay..? Can I help?

[yeah, her bruises are just as dark and deep as they were at the trial. she's got a long road of healing ahead of her, but hey! at least she's learning how to manage the pain?]

Thank you, but I already know what I'm here for.

[Russell is pretty young, so she doesn't really want to say he's being overtly suspicious. but. . . he's being overtly suspicious]

If you're not feeling well, have you thought about going to Dr. Lecter? He may be able to assist you.

[ Good luck Milla...!!! ]

Uhm. . . If you say so... I hope you feel better.

[ Russell looks unsure for a moment, but shakes his head. ]

Can he help..? I've just ... Been feeling sick ever since the trial, and... I've been having nightmares too...

[ not fun dude. ]

[smiles]

Thank you.

And he is a doctor. I do think he'd be able to assist you if you let him.

[a pause, and she walks into the clinic and heads straight for where the painkillers are kept. she talks as she walks, though]

. . . is there a reason you've been feeling sick since the trial? A reason for the nightmares?

[or was the stress of the town just getting to him?]

[ Well, she is right. Russell thinks Dr. Lecter is a nice doctor..! But for some reason he can't help but be a bit wary still. . . The only doctor he trusted was Kantera, but in the end he kind of . . . Well, that's a story for another day. ]

I'll... Think about it. I don't know if he can help.

[ Fidgeting with his cuff just a bit more, debating whether or not he should talk about it. Well, he doesn't think Milla is a bad person, so maybe it'll be okay... ]

Just . . . Talking about a lot of things I didn't want to talk about, that's all... Everyone asked a lot of questions, it was scary. [ by "scary", he actually means overwhelming, but he doesn't know how to put it that way, honestly. ] And the nightmares happen to follow. I'm not sure how to get rid of them. I want them to go away.

I see. . . so discussing the situation you went through at home brought back bad memories, which in turn manifested as nightmares.

[poor kid. silently, she's glad he wasn't voted guilty at the trial last week just because he admitted to needing to take medicine to help himself sleep]

I'm sorry you were asked those questions. Those trials. . . they aren't easy on anyone.

[ He just... Wants to nap. That's all he wants? ]

I suppose... That's what happened?

[ He's like 14, so he doesn't really understand too much stuff. For him it's mostly like "well nightmares are scary and bad. can they stop yet". You know? ]

It's fine. . . It just makes me think, I didn't mind going back there if I lived at first, but now I kind of don't want to... [ But that brings up yet another concern he doesn't want to think about... Hm. ] Do you know how to get rid of nightmares?

[TAKE A NAP, RUSSELL]

Where would you go, if you didn't return home?

[Milla hadn't thought about going anywhere but home after the game in this town was over, so Russell's statement piques her curiosity. as for his question. . .]

And I'm afraid I know very little about dreams and nightmares. I had some myself before, but I never really thought about getting rid of them.

I... Wouldn't really have anywhere...

[ He just deflates... Technically his aunt signed him up for the experiment, kind of. But he can't return there without returning to the rehab center yet... Ugh, he just doesn't know.

Well, Milla's pretty lucky in the dream and nightmare department, isn't she. Darn. ]

You're older than me though? [ RIGHT??? Don't older people know more things!!! ]

I wonder if it would be possible for you to go to a world that isn't yours?

[as though one uprooting their entire life is that easy Milla! just because you could do it doesn't mean everyone can, geez]

[she plucks a bottle of mild painkillers (the kind that don't make her dizzy) from the shelf and turns to face him again]

I am older then you, yes. [she assumes] But that doesn't mean I'm an expert on dreams and nightmares. Though I wish there was a way I could help.

[ He just watches Milla take the pills... Pills are nasty man.

But he also tilts his head, curious. ]

I.. I don't know. Maybe? I'm not sure if I'm . . . Suited for anything else. [ But, hey Milla, it's the thought that counts. Russell just has a hard time being happy about . . . Well, everything. ]

I guess I can't dream forever... [ he looks down. Man, Milla. Why don't you know!! He trusted you? But nah, it's cool, he definitely isn't upset. ]

Uhm... Well, you listened to me, I guess it kind of helped...? I was wondering if other medicine could help me but I'm not sure what...

[she has noticed he's a pretty gloomy kid. . . but considering his life back home, that's not surprising. she thinks that he'd get along well with Elize. Elize would probably be able to draw a smile or two out of him]

There. . . ah, may be others that help give one a dreamless sleep? Unfortunately, I just don't know. [where is Jude when you need him] But that's why I suggested you speak to Dr. Lecter.

[ Maybe one day he'll smile. ]

That... Sounds even more scary, for some reason. [ HE LIKES HIS DREAMS.. Just not the nightmares within them! Damn, this is so tough. ]

I'm. . . Kind of afraid of doctors, so I don't know if I should talk to him... There was one I use to know and I trusted him, but . . . He... Died.

[ That was really hard to get out, he misses Kantera... To an extent. He hasn't really been able to trust doctors after him, and the ones in the rehab centers (well, they're more like researchers, huh) are just. . . WELL. ]

[one day!!]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Considering what you said during the trial, I can understand why you're wary.

It's ... Fine.

[ Tfw everyone you know is dead. ]

Uhm . . . If I feel worse, I'll think about going to Dr. Lecter..? Maybe.

Would it help. . . if someone accompanied you to see Dr. Lecter, if you decide to ask him for assistance?

Maybe..? I never... Really talked to a doctor before about stuff like this.

So . . . I'm not sure if it'll really help..?

Of course. It was just a suggestion. I simply want you to get the help you deserve.

[and she knows that sometimes humans feel better doing things in groups??? for some reason??]

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