Chain made his way into the gardens when he got no response from the knocks at Primo’s door.
As soon as he spotted the man strolling down, he dashed over.
“Primo!” He ran up behind him and tried to get into step with him.
“Primo… they- I- I’m back in the infirmary.”
*Primo was walking down to one of the ponds to feed the ducks some frozen peas when he heard Chain, looking over and smiling warmly at his water ghoul. The smile faded when he heard the news. He still remembered vividly when Chain had been locked up, he remembered seeing how the stress triggered episodes, how the staff mistreated him like he was a bad dog or something to be feared. He remembered when he saw the muzzle and the chains, the pain and confusion and fear behind the water ghoul's eyes. Primo had begged with Nihil and Sister Imperator to release Chain, swore on everything unholy that he would help the ghoul better. He'd gotten on his knees before his own father, tears in his eyes and pleaded for them to stop torturing his love. It hadn't worked. Eventually they let Chain out and Primo tried to help... then he got taken as well.*
Wh- who ordered it? What happened, my love?
*Primo stopped in his tracks and gently cradled the side of Chain's hood where he could feel his face. His eyes full of worry and love, he would never judge Chain for struggling or needing help, not in a million years. If anything, Primo would fight harder, tooth and nail to make sure his mate got treated properly this time.*