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@cjxmoretti
She smiled slightly as they did. “You sort of get used to it. I still get lost a lot.” She shrugged slightly, scratching at her arm for a second before shoving her arm back into her pocket. No scratching, you. “Are you looking for something?”
“Do you? H-How long have you been here? If you don’t m-mind my asking..” CJ asked awkwardly, looking away a moment. “Oh um... I’m looking f-for somewhere that’s not t-too crowded. Or somewhere no one really goes?”
cjxmoretti:
CJ startled a little at the noise from the woman, jumping back a bit. They hadn’t expected it, but it didn’t throw them off too much. “I-I’m good. Nothing got b-b-bonked,” they replied, smiling a little at her. “Wh-Why do you h-have a pillow?” CJ asked, a little perplexed.
Clutching the pillow closer to her chest, Bella shifted awkwardly in position. Her eyes moved down to her feet, really hoping they were okay. Even though they said they were okay, she couldn’t help but wonder if she had ruined their entire life and now they were going to ruin hers. “Good,” she stated softly. They had a stutter as well. What was it from? “It k-keeps me safe and protects me and I’m s-scared of everyone and when I have a pillow, they l-leave me alone.”
“Oh. Makes sense,” CJ said, although it didn’t. But considering where they were, they couldn’t really expect everyone to make sense. CJ nodded a bit, looking around. “Do you know of any places that aren’t too crowded? I-I don’t like being around too many people, and this whole place is full of people so..”
cjxmoretti:
“Hi Roland,” they replied, smiling more. CJ was happy that they hadn’t made anyone cry. “Oh, um. I-I guess? D-Do you think i-it’ll b-be crowded?” They asked. The only reason CJ had left their room was to find somewhere with as little people as possible. They weren’t sure they’d be able to handle a crowded room right now. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if they had someone to sit with? Roland seemed like a nice person.
Roland gave a bit of shrug. It was possible it’d be crowded, though that never bothered him much. Roland wasn’t too afraid of crowds, but rather those in it. He thought he was a good judge of character, though he always assumed the best of people which is what got him in any trouble. “I d-don’t think so…?” He said quietly, hoping maybe that would be enough. “O-or we can g-go sit somewhere else.” Roland was already showing signs of being too trustworthy - already making good friends with someone he barely knew.
“N-No. It’s okay. We can go there if that’s where you were heading,” CJ said, although they could feel their anxiety climbing with the though of being in a crowded room. They hadn’t left their own room much because of that thought alone, but their therapist had wanted them to get out more. CJ could trust Roland. Or at least try.
cjxmoretti:
CJ noticed her hesitation, but did say anything about it. They were too focused on remaining calm enough to get through this. “I’m CJ,” they said. “N-Nice to meet you, Nathan. It’s okay. I’m sorry I’m so skittish,” CJ mumbled. That was something they’ve always felt bad about. How scared they always felt, especially since one of their foster fathers yelled at them about it.
Joane was patient. She waited for a reply, never forced anyone to talk when they wanted to but knew asking questions was a good way to get people out of their shells. CJ definitely needed that, which was obvious within the first few seconds of meeting. “No, it’s okay.” She smiled. “I can be like that..” Nathan was tutted her, Joane was the most outgoing but real Nathan could come off that way himself. No I’m not, he tried to argue internally. “So you don’t need to be sorry for it.”
CJ looked up at the nurse, kind of surprised by her response. They didn’t expect that. “R-Really?” They asked. CJ was starting to relax a bit more as the two of them spoke, knowing at least the person in front of them wasn’t out to get them. They knew they were safe, rationally, but most of their brain was filled with irrational thoughts.
cjxmoretti:
CJ nodded, looking at the doctor a moment before dropping their eyes to the floor. “G-Good, sorry,” they nodded, glad they hadn’t hurt anyone. CJ took Julius’ advice, and made themself take a few deep breaths. “M’fine, ish. Adjusting is hard,” they admitted, wrapping their arms around their chest. “I-I just.. It’s so crowded in here..”
“No need to apologize.” Julius kept his eyes on the other, looking for signs of anything that he could log for future interactions. It was his job, after all, to ensure that CJ was getting better and not worse. “It can be crowded, yes… but you will grow used to the routine in time. It’s all designed to help you.”
“Sorry,” they said again on reflex, before blushing a little in embarrassment. CJ shook their head at the doctor’s words, not believing them. They had never gotten used to anything new after losing their family. “I-I know it’s supposed to—to help, but I d-don’t think I will get used to it. I j-just want to b-be alone.”
cjxmoretti:
“Are you s-sure?” They asked, wrapping their arms around themself. CJ hadn’t wanted to start any of their interactions off badly, but this definitely wasn’t how they’d want to meet anyone. “Wh-What’s that?” They asked, pointing to the notebook, even though they knew what it was. CJ was just looking for something to change the subject.
“Yes.” She’d been through a lot more than a simple bump, and therefore could let it go with ease. Jayson stood, notebook now safely in her protective grip. “It’s just…a journal.” That’s the best way to describe it. It served as an outlet for her it just wasn’t always successful but it’s something.
CJ nodded as she confirmed their assumption about the notebook. They didn’t want to pry, so they nothing more about it, simply nodding and looking around the hall. “D-do you happen know of any p-place here that isn’t usually crowded?” CJ asked after a moment of silence.
cjxmoretti:
CJ was a little surprised the other actually push them, but they didn’t mind. The action wasn’t rough, and it caused the boy to smile, so they considered that a win. “There. Good. I don’t you to be upset,” they grinned. “I’m CJ, by the way.”
“H-hi, uh, CJ.” Roland smiled. The other softened up, not coming off as so tough or strong. It made him feel so much more comfortable around him. “I w-was going to the t-tv room ii-if you w-want to come.” He asked gently. “M’R-Roland, b-by the way.” Roland was due to make some friends, it had him feeling a bit better about this and CJ seemed rather kind now that he didn’t seem so rough.
“Hi Roland,” they replied, smiling more. CJ was happy that they hadn’t made anyone cry. “Oh, um. I-I guess? D-Do you think i-it’ll b-be crowded?” They asked. The only reason CJ had left their room was to find somewhere with as little people as possible. They weren’t sure they’d be able to handle a crowded room right now. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if they had someone to sit with? Roland seemed like a nice person.
cjxmoretti:
CJ frowned at she told them what she needed, but forced themself to calm down as best they could. “Wh-what’s your name?” CJ asked, flinching just a bit as the nurse resumed the task at hand. They starred at a spot on the floor, taking measured breaths. “Okay,” they whispered.
Joane licked her lips. It was best not startle CJ. Clearly he was more reserved and calm, though that could be a front. Last thing she needed was for it to explain about how the hospital hired someone who was themselves living with a mental illness. In her defense, it was manageable and as long as no new alters started to spring up where they didn’t deserve to. “You can call me Nathan, sweets.” Joane smiled happily. “Alright, thank you. I’ll try to be fast.”
CJ noticed her hesitation, but did say anything about it. They were too focused on remaining calm enough to get through this. “I’m CJ,” they said. “N-Nice to meet you, Nathan. It’s okay. I’m sorry I’m so skittish,” CJ mumbled. That was something they’ve always felt bad about. How scared they always felt, especially since one of their foster fathers yelled at them about it.
phdxnxfashion
“Well then, CJ, it’s my pleasure.” Offering him a friendly smile, she was secretly flinching inside at the stuttering that delayed his speech. “Are you alright? You look a little nervous.”
CJ shrugged as they wrapped their arms around themself. “This i-is all so n-new and m’not a fan o-o-of new.. Or crowds. I was just t-trying to find a q-quiet place,” they replied softly.
bellshoff
Bella was exhausted. She hadn’t been able to sleep. It was getting really very frustrating and she had no idea how to make herself tired enough that the nightmares would just skip for the night. Her pillow was held tightly in her arms, not really sure if she was allowed to keep it with her out of her room, but at that moment, she really didn’t care. Walking through the hallways, clutching her pillow close to her chest, she wasn’t looking where she was going. Bella bumped into someone and let out a soft squeal. “It’s o-okay, I wasn’t watching, I was…. distracted. I’m f-fine. The pillow protected to me. Are you okay too? I didn’t bonk your head, did I?”
CJ startled a little at the noise from the woman, jumping back a bit. They hadn’t expected it, but it didn’t throw them off too much. “I-I’m good. Nothing got b-b-bonked,” they replied, smiling a little at her. “Wh-Why do you h-have a pillow?” CJ asked, a little perplexed.
r-olandtucker
Roland nodded, liting his arm and using his sleep to wipe what small tears. He let the arm then come out, pushing CJ with a flat hand on his chest. The push was playful rather, and barely enough to even shake CJ. “O-okay, that h-helped me.” He giggled a bit.
CJ was a little surprised the other actually push them, but they didn’t mind. The action wasn’t rough, and it caused the boy to smile, so they considered that a win. “There. Good. I don’t you to be upset,” they grinned. “I’m CJ, by the way.”
cjxmoretti:
CJ frowned, feeling terrible for not paying attention. “Oh, I’m sorry. I honestly didn’t mean too,” they said, reaching forward slightly. “Nothing hurts right? I should have been paying attention. I’m sorry. It was my fault,” CJ said, not sure what to do now. They just wanted to find a quiet place and try to forget this whole experience.
Roland tried to calm himself, free hand reaching up to brush his hair from his face. “N-no - I’m o-okay.” The other was tall, strong looking, something about his has Roland’s heart pounding. He looked down at the ground as he tried blinking back some near tears. It seemed like so much all at once, have dazed but exhausting.
CJ’s frown deepened as they saw tears, and they felt even worse for upsetting the boy. “I’m glad you’re okay. But please, don’t cry. I’m sorry. You can push me back or whatever if that’d make you feel better?” They offered, unsure of what to do really.
cjxmoretti:
Unfamiliar territory has never been something CJ was very fond of. It meant tiptoeing around, finding good places to be alone, learning how to avoid the crowds. It was exhausting. CJ was currently walking around, trying to find anywhere it might seem no one would go. They weren’t exactly paying the most attention to where they were going, so of course it would seem they would bump into someone. “O-Oh shit. I-I’m s-s-sorry,” they mumbled, glancing at the other. “Are y-you okay?”
The impact was completely unexpected, though the leggy blond managed to keep on her feet despite the surprise and the height of her designer shoes. Looking over at just who it was that had bumped into her, she couldn’t help but give a bright smile. “Oh no, sweetie, it’s so okay. Though I do appreciate the apology. What’s your name, hun? I’m Dr. Grant.”
CJ gave the woman a brief, nervous smile, before ducking their head. “I—okay. My n-name is CJ, er-Charles. But I prefer CJ. N-Nice to meet you Dr. Grant”
Unfamiliar territory has never been something CJ was very fond of. It meant tiptoeing around, finding good places to be alone, learning how to avoid the crowds. It was exhausting. CJ was currently walking around, trying to find anywhere it might seem no one would go. They weren’t exactly paying the most attention to where they were going, so of course it would seem they would bump into someone. “O-Oh shit. I-I’m s-s-sorry,” they mumbled, glancing at the other. “Are y-you okay?”
Dawn jumped slightly when she stumbled into another person. She stared at them for a few seconds, blinking. She was knew, but they were newer. Or they’d been really good at hiding and she missed them, which was also a distinct possibility. “Yes…yes I’m fine. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have been in your way…”
“I w-wasn’t paying attention, s-so I didn’t know y-you were there. It’s okay,” they said, smiling nervously. “I-Is this place as confusing a-as it seems? Because I f-feel like I-I’ve walked past the same room three times now..”
“I’m not dead, so I’m fine.” She answered. It was just a bump and it didn’t seem as if they did it on purpose. “I’ll live.” She remarked as she picked up the book she had at hand. Her only entertainment in this place. Giving them a small smile.
“O-Okay,” CJ said softly. They smiled back, before looking at the book. “What’s that about?” They asked, biting on their lip.
ofdoctorisms
“No harm was done.” It isn’t the first time he’s been run into and it won’t be the last. Those here usually have a lot on their minds. Jacen knew better than to yell. “Are you okay?” That was the main question. The doctor was fine – he’s been through worse. The patient, on the other hand? He could only imagine they were going through a lot. “Where were you going in such a hurry?”
“G-Good,” they nodded. CJ looked down at their feet, shrugging a bit. They were still feeling off from the bump, and the move, and all the new things. “I just want to b-be alone.. Th-There are so m-m-many people here,” they mumbled, stuffing their hands in the pockets of their sweatpants.
