Ymbryne RPs

RPing MPHFPC. For DR Who Rps see: @stillsmarterthanyou, @icanrulegallifreynow, @asmallgirlinabox, @brigadiersuggestions Main is @Gemvictorfromtheponyverse

[ymbrynerp]

@almaperegrin I lsot our chat on discord idk why i hope i didn't delet it i just cant see it ps contact me

[felineempress]

Alright! I can try to send you the link to the chat again

[ymbrynerp]

thanks thatd be perfect

[ymbrynerp]

@almaperegrin I lsot our chat on discord idk why i hope i didn't delet it i just cant see it ps contact me

[gifsaverrp]

@almaperegrin Continuing our RP for now lol.

Miss Wren had cried herself dry and was sobbing dryly, struggling to breath at all.

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Miss Nightjar pulled back. "It's horrible. Half my chest is gone." She said quietly. "I didn't want.you to know because I thought perhaps you wouldn't be interested in me."

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Mother Dust grinned. "It tastes great."

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Beth nodded. "I'll had in my resignation tomorrow."

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[brigadiersuggestions]

"He got us to shore...we even rescued the boat and the catch...but I was so scared. You told me not to, and I shoudl've listened!" She exclaimed.

[mmcgonagal]

“Oh auntie… you’re home safe…” she whispered. “Caleb kept you safe, didn’t he?”

[brigadiersuggestions]

Sally nodded. "He put me straight in the lifeboat...he did it all right" She promised.

[littlewitchvibes]

“Good. He kept you safe. He put you first” Enid said seriously

[rpblog1]

"Yes. But I...I was so scared...I was so scared I wouldn't get home to you!" She cried, destroyed. "I'm sorry!" She felt so guilty.

[littlewitchvibes]

“It’s alright…. Don’t be sorry auntie, I’m just so happy you’re safe!” Enid said

[rpblog1]

Sally nodded. "It was so terrifying!" She exclaimed, clinging on.

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Cassia looked at Delia. "I can't believe this just happened."

[littlewitchvibes]

“I know auntie… I know” Enid said softly, rubbing her back. “But you’re home and you’re safe”

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“I’m sorry you went through that” deli said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Cassia nodded. "I never thought I could leave him...but I think the window was the drop that made it all fill up. I can't let that stand."

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Sally cried, shaking.

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@almaperegrin Continuing our RP for now lol.

Miss Wren had cried herself dry and was sobbing dryly, struggling to breath at all.

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Miss Nightjar pulled back. "It's horrible. Half my chest is gone." She said quietly. "I didn't want.you to know because I thought perhaps you wouldn't be interested in me."

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Mother Dust grinned. "It tastes great."

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Beth nodded. "I'll had in my resignation tomorrow."

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"I promise" Miss Wren said wincing as she lay down next to her.

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Grace set off driving.

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Daisy giggled, trying to sit up.

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John smiled. "Anything for you."

[mssprp2]

Miss Glassbill took her hand and squeezed it.

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Cora smiled

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“About time you tried that” mkss Treecreeper said with a smile

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“Thanks”

Laura said

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John smiled. "Feeling better?" He asked.

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Daisy finally got up but immidiatly fell back down, about to hit her head on the counter.

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Grace smiled too. "What colour do you want on the new couch?"

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Miss Wren squeezed it back.

[mssprp2]

“A bit” Laura mumbled, tugging at her sleeves.

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Miss Treecreeper rushed to catch her before she could get hurt and lay the baby down gently.

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“Something that won’t show stains” Cora said.

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“I’m sorry” Miss Glassbill said softly. She wanted to turn in her side and look at Miss wren but didn’t think she’d be able to.

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Miss Wren spoke after a minute. "Don't be sorry." She said softly. "Also, I think me and Naomi should move out."

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Grace laughed. "Black then."

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Daisy wriggled, unhappy.

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"Good" John smiled. "The meda are probably wearing off."

[mssprp2]

“What?” Miss Glassbill whispered. “No… I don’t want to be alone!” She said.

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Cora nodded. “Good idea” she said softly.

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“Sorry sweet girl. I just have to change you” Miss Treecreeper sakd softlt, starting to undress the baby. “Looks like you need a bath little one” she said softly, keeping one hand on daisy to keep her from rolling away and using the other hand to fill the sink with warm water.

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Laura nodded though she still looked out of it. She turned her head back to keep watching her cartoons

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John nodded. "What are we watching?"

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Daisy whinned, moving her legs and arms. "Aaah" She exclaimed, starting to poop straight on the counter.

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Grace nodded. "It sounds great."

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Miss Wren sighed. "You need a lot of rest if you and the baby are going to be okay." She said gently. "And I think me and Naomi are stressing me." She sighed.

[mssprp2]

“Cartoons” Laura said quietly. “I liked this one when I was little” she said quietly, picking her cat back up.

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Miss Treecreeper sighed, gently wiping Daisy off and putting her in the warm water to clean her up.

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Cora nodded, smiling at her.

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Miss Glassbill nodded. “Will you stay with me for a little bit?” She asked quietly. “Please?”

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Grace kept driving until they reached the store.

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Miss Wren nodded. "Alright then." She said softly, holding her hand tight.

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Daisy sat up with the support of the sink wall, pooping again.

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"That's great" John smiled. "You've never told me about when you were little."

[mssprp2]

Cora smiled, reaching to take her hand. “I love you” she said quietly.

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“Thank you” Miss Glassbill said softly, a relieved look coming over her face. “The baby’s moving” she whispered.

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“You are ine messy baby” Miss Treecreeper sighed, draining the water so she could clean the sink and the baby. “Did something upset your tummy?” She sighed.

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“Being little wasn’t fun” Laura said softly, curling up a little tighter. She sounded absent and Stacy, but at least she was talking.

[gifsaverrp]

"Why not?" John asked quietly

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Miss Wren smiled. "Great!"

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Daisy whinned, starting to burp.

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"I love you too" Grace said kissing her.

[mssprp2]

“Doesn’t matter” Laura mumbled, leaning against her son and curling up even smaller.

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Miss Glassbill nodded. She was finally starting to calm down from the events of the day. “I want to name him” she said quietly. “Just in case, alright?”

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“Oh baby.. you poor baby” Miss Treecreeper said, lifting Daisy and patting her back to help her burp.

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Cora smiled

[gifsaverrp]

Daisy promptly threw up.

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Miss Wren nodded. "Go ahead." She said. "But I promise nothing will happen."

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John nodded. "Another ice cream?" He offered.

[mssprp2]

“Oh baby…” Miss Treecreeper sighed, rocking her gently and kissing her head, letting her finish before trying to clean her up again.

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Miss Glassbill nodded. “Will you help me pick?” She asked softly, looking hopefully at Miss wren.

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Laura shook her head. “I shouldn’t eat too much ice cream” she mumbled, picking at her nails.

[gifsaverrp]

"Mum, you only had two. And you're very skinny anyway." John took out another one. "Do you want another one?"

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Miss Wren nodded. "Of course. Of course I will." She said gently.

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Daisy started to cry, unhappy.

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Grace led her into the store. "Let's find sofas."

[mssprp2]

Laura shook her head. She didn’t want one though. “I really shouldn’t have another.” She said softly.

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“Thank you” Miss Glassbill said quietly. “I’m sorry for being angry” she added.

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“I know sweet baby, I know. Your tummy’s upset” Miss Treecreeper signed, patting daisy’s back.

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Cora nodded

[gifsaverrp]

Daisy frowned, scrunching up her face as if to poop again.

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Grace looked around. "Can you find it?"

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John sighed. "Mum, it's okay. Take it." He insisted.

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"I think you should go in now." He said softly.

[mssprp2]

Miss Treecreeper hurried to hold her over the toilet.

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“Mhmm” Cora sakd, going to look around.

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Laura hesitated and shook her head again. “No” she sakd.

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Daisy started to poop again, the poop getting more and more runny.

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John sighed. "Mum please. Take it if you want to." He insisted.

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"Where?" Grace asked.

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"Lohe?" Sharon tapped Mother Dust on the shoulder.

[mssprp2]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “You poor baby” she sighed.

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Laura squirmed. “Alright”‘She said softly

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“There’s a furniture store down there” Cora pointed.

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“Yes?” Mother dust looked up

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"You should come in." Sharon said softly. "You've been here all morning."

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"It's okay" Miss Wren sighed. "I'm sorry for how I acted." She still wanted to act that way but couldn't. "What do you want to name him?"

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John smiled. "I'll have one too." He said, taking out another one for himself.

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Daisy starred at her innicently.

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"Wonderful." Grace smiled.

[mssprp2]

“But it’s so nice out. A few more minutes” mother dust said softly.

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“I love you” Miss Glassbill said quietly. “I like the name Oliver” she added. “Any you like?”

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Miss Treecreeper sighed and tried to clean her up once more.

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Cora nodded

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Sharon sighed. "Fine. A few more minutes." He smiled.

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Daisy gurgled, waving her little legs.

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Grace held her hand tight. "I'm here. It's okay."

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Miss Wren thought about it. "Oliver." She tried it out. "I like Leo." She suggested.

[mssprp2]

Mother dear smiled, leaning against him.

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Miss Treecreeper smiled, trying to bathe her again.

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Cora nodded. “I hate town” she sighed.

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Miss Glassbill smiled. “I like Leo” she said softly. “Nice and simple”

[gifsaverrp]

Sharon bravely kissed her on her cheek, not caring their skin would touch.

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Miss Wren nodded. "And strong. Like a Lion."

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"I know" Grace daid quietly.

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Daisy moved her hands, splashing the water.

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[mssprp2]

Mother dust smiled, leaning her head against him.

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Miss Glassbill smiled and nodded. “He needs a strong name” she agreed.

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Cora held her hand a bit tighter as they went in the store.

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Miss Treecreeper laughed softly as she cleaned Daisy up.

[gifsaverrp]

He reached out, taking her hand and squeezing it.

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Daisy kept splashing, watching the water and laughing.

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Grace led her kn, looking around.

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Miss Wren nodded.

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[mssprp2]

Mother dust smiled, leaning against him. “I love you” she whispered.

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Miss Treecreeper chuckled. “Sweet girl” she said.

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Cora followed her.

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Miss Glassbill managed a little smile. “Can I tell you something?” She whispered

[gifsaverrp]

Daisy gurgled, but there were no real sounds or words.

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"Yes?" Miss Wren asked nervously.

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Grace went to a couch in the corner.

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"I love you too Shareefa." She promised

[mssprp2]

“Sweet baby” Miss Treecreeper said, though she was getting a bit worried. She knew Daisy should have been at least trying to form words and she should have been able to sit up on her own.

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“Well..” Miss Glassbill hesitated, looking at her hands. “I’m scared of what the baby’s going to look like” she whispered. “What if…” she trailed off.

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“I like that one” Cora said. “Looks comfy”

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Mother dust smiled. “Look how happy ronaldo is” she said

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Miss Wren bit her lip. "He will still be your baby. Naomi doesn't look like either of us, and she is still ours." She said firmly.

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Daisy did an extra large splash, and slid dowm a little. "Aaah" She complained, not liking it.

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"Me too. And it's a good size." Grace agreed.

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Sharon nodded. "He likes Sabina and Frank and their children. I think he feels more accepted among them."

[mssprp2]

“That’s not what I mean…” Miss Glassbill said quietly. “I’m afraid he’s gonna look like… you know…” she didn’t want to say his father.

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Miss Treecreeper helped her sit up a bit more.

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Cora smiled. “Do you want tuve one? She asked

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“I’m glad he has friends. It makes me happy” mother dust said.

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"I know. I heard you the first time. It doesn't matter. He's still yours." Miss Wren repeated.

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Sharon nodded. "He misses you though."

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"Well I think its good. But we can look at more options." Grace argued

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Daisy smiled, satisfied now.

[mssprp2]

“It does matter though!” Miss Glassbill whispered. “I don’t want to have to see that man for the rest of my life…” she whispered.

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Mother dust nodded. “I’m glad I can give Tim attention now”

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“Alright” Cora sakd.

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“Silly” Miss Treecreeper laughed

[gifsaverrp]

Daisy tried to crawn out, onto the table.

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"See anything you like?" Grace asked.

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Sharon nodded. "I'm glad you're better."

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Miss Wren sighed. "And you won't. But the baby is stoll yours."

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[mssprp2]

“Careful sweet girl” Miss Treecreeper said, lifting her up and drying her off.

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Cora pointed to another dark colored couch.

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“Me too” mother dust smiled.

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“He’s ours” Miss Glassbill whispered

[gifsaverrp]

Grace nodded. "Let's look at it."

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Miss Wren bit her lip. She still had trouble seeing her as a parent of the new baby. "Ours." She repeated.

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Daisy did a littke dog paddle when she was lifted.

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Sharon kissed her again.

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Laura fonished the ice cream. "I want to go to bed." She said, still starring blankly at the television screen.

[mssprp2]

Cora nodded, following her over.

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Miss Treecreeper laughed, drying and dressing the little girl.

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Mother dust smiled, Gus my starting to stand up.

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“Alright. There’s a room set up for yky” John sakd gently

[gifsaverrp]

Daisy gurgled, laying flat instead.

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Laura nodded, picking up Paws and hugging her tight.

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"Are you going inside?" Sharon asked, hurrying to stand with her.

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Grace inspected it. 'It's even bigger."

[mssprp2]

“Good girl” Miss Treecreeper praised, finishing with her clothes and lifting her up take her to her crib.

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Paws purred, gently batting at her.

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“I am” mother dust sakd.

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“More people can enjoy it like that” Cora said

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Grace smiled and nodded. "Yeah. I like that."

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"Alright." Sharon nodded. "Need a hand?"

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Laura sighed. "Not now" She mumbled to the cat.

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Miss Thrush was awake. "Where did you go." She asked.

[mssprp2]

Cora smiled. “That one then?” She asked.

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“I’m alright. A bit hungry though” mother dust said.

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The cat meowed and kept pawing

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“I had to clean Daisy up” Miss Treecreeper sakd.

[gifsaverrp]

"Why?" Miss Thrush sat up, on edge. "Did she poop?"

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Laura frowned. "No" She told it firmly as they entered the room. She looked around. "Bathroom?" She asked as if she had never been in John's flat before.

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Sharon nodded. "Should I make lunch?" He 9fferdd. "Do you want to go back to bed?"

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[mssprp2]

“She did. Everywhere. And she threw up” Miss Treecreeper sighed

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“You know where it is, right there mum” John pointed

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“Lunch sounds great but I don’t want to sleep”

Mother dust said

[gifsaverrp]

"Ph bird ...is ghe medication giving her a bad stomach?" Miss Thrysh asked.

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Sharon nodded, smiling. "Perfect" He kissed her again, unusually affectionate and touchy.

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Laura nodded slowly.

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"Sure" Grace nodded. "Let's buy it."

[mssprp2]

“Probably. Her stool was really runny” Miss Treecreeper said.

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Mother dust giggled and went to sit down.

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John shkw d her the bathroom

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Cora nodded

[ymbrynerp]

Laura looked at it. "Thank you" She said, letting paws down and closing the door.

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Grace smiled, waving to a staff member.

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Sharon smiled, going to start cooking. "What does my sweet lady want for lunch?"

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Miss Thrush took Daisy. "Poor baby"

[gifsaverrp]

@almaperegrin Continuing our RP for now lol.

Miss Wren had cried herself dry and was sobbing dryly, struggling to breath at all.

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Miss Nightjar pulled back. "It's horrible. Half my chest is gone." She said quietly. "I didn't want.you to know because I thought perhaps you wouldn't be interested in me."

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Mother Dust grinned. "It tastes great."

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Beth nodded. "I'll had in my resignation tomorrow."

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[missprp]

“Balenciaga, oh love… come Here” Miss Glassbill called softly, moving to put her arms around Miss Wren.

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Sharon smiled. “I’m glad you like it.”

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“What?” Miss petrel was surprised. “Why wouldn’t I be interested in you?” She asked softly. “I don’t care what you look like. You’re a lovely person!”

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John nodded. “Alright” he said softly.

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren came to her, lookign for help.

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Beth smiled. "I think this will work out for all of us."

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Miss Nightjar blinked. "My husband hated it. I just...I thought looks mattered" She sighed.

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Mother nodded.

[mssprp2]

“I’m here. I’ve got you” Miss Glassbill said softly, putting her arm around Miss Wren. “It’s alright… I’m here” she whispered.

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John smiled as well. “Me too” he said softly

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“Well your looks Don’t matter” Miss Petrel said softly. “And if they did, I think you’re beautiful” she said.

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Sharon smiled, sitting beside her

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Miss Wren wheezed, trying to pull in air that wouldn't make it down to her lungs and she was more and more upset.

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Ronaldo grinned. "I love this!" He said happily.

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Miss Nightjar nodded. "Thank you. I...I love you."

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Beth nodded.

[mssprp2]

“Love, calm down! Please try and calm down” Miss Glassbill said softly. “Please… You’re going to hurt yourself!” She said.

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Sharon smiled. “Me too” he said.

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“I love you too” Miss petrel said without hesitation.

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John went to give her a hug. “Now I’m going to go see if I can get them to discharge mum” he said

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Muss Nightjar took the chance to kiss Miss Petrel.

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Beth nodded, hugging him back. "Good luck."

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Ronaldo grinned, giving his mum a kiss on the chrek and going to hug him dad.

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Miss Wren finally managed to calm down a little, breathing better. She quickly lay down, trying to ease the pressure ln her chest.

[mssprp2]

Miss petrel smiled, gently kissing her back

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John nodded, leaving and going to his car

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Sharon smiled and hugged him back

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“There you go” Miss Glassbill soothed gently. “I’ve got you”

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Beth sighed, picking up her phone to call her boss.

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Miss Wren nodded. "I'm sorry" She whispered, loving away a bit from Cathy.

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Ronaldo starred at his mum "are you finished?"

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Moss noghtjar smiled, keeping on kissing.

[mssprp2]

“Hello?” Her boss picked up

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“It’s alright… don’t worry, come here” Miss Glassbill called, though she couldn’t help but feel like Miss wren didn’t want her, she wanted Gretchen.

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“Yes” mother dust smiled

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Miss petrel smiled, gently kissing back

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"Hi, it's Beth." She said softly, trying to take the courage to tell her what she needed to. "Do you have a decond to talk?"

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Miss Nightjar finally pulled back, starring at Miss Petrel in awe.

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"Let's go ourside!" Ronaldo said, pulling at her arm.

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Miss Wren scooted closer again, nodding.

[almaperegrin]

“Yes, of course, what’s going on?” Her boss asked.

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“That was lovely” Miss petrel smiled.

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Mother dust smiled and nodded, starting to get up.

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“Yes her can I do to make you feel better?” Miss Glassbill asked, shifting a bit to aleviate a throbbing pin in her back

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"I'm quitting." Beth said firmly. "I'm sorry but It's not working for me anymore."

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Miss sighed. "There is nothing you can do." She said quietly.

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Sharon looked at them. "Just take it easy" He warned as he collected the dishes.

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"It was" Miss Nightjar agreed. "Very lovely."

[mssprp2]

“What? Why? You’re a great nurse!” Her boss said.

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Miss Glassbill sighed and nodded, just holding her.

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“I will” mother dust promised.

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Miss petrel blushed and smiled

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Beth sighed. "I know. And I love working as a nurse. But I feel like I need to look for a different job, though oreferably still as a nurse. I don't think psychiatrics is the place for me anymore." She explained.

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Miss Nightjar took her hands and squeezdd them.

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Miss Wren just starred blankly then, out of energy to do anything else.

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Sharon nodded. "I'll come chrck on you in a bit."

"Mooooom!" Robaldo stood at the door, yelling

[mssprp2]

“Alright… do you want us to try and move you to a different ward?” The boss asked.

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“You’re beautiful” Miss petrel said softly.

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Miss Glassbill was getting frustrated. She didn’t know what else to do.

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Mother dust nodded and then went after ronaldo

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Would that be possible?" Beth asked. "It would be of interest, depending on where I'd be moved." She said. "I love the hospital and the other staff. It's simply that after my family issues I don't feel comfortable in that enviorment anymore."

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Miss Nightjar reached out and touched her hair. "So are you"

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Miss Wren finally pulled away again, laying down on her side, her back to Cathy. There were a lot of thoughts going through her head and Cathy was the last of her worries.

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Ronaldo ran up to some of Frank and Sabina's children who were already out in the yard, joining their ball game.

[mssprp2]

Her boss sighed. “I’d there any department you’re more interested in? I know they have an opening up in pediátrics” she said.

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Miss petrel blushed. “Thank you” she said.

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Miss Glassbill got up. She had to go to the bathroom and didn’t know what else to do. Slowly she left the room.

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Mother dust sat down hsppily to watch him

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Miss Wren closed her eyes, imagaining the last time she saw Gretchen. "I miss you." She whispered.

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"Hi Maria." Sabina said, coming to sit next to her.

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Miss Nightjar nodded. "I mean it."

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Beth thiught about it. She thougjt abouth Beth, and it hurtN but she thought about Naomi and smiled. "That sounds interesting." She said softly.

[mssprp2]

Miss Glassbill heard the whisper as she was returning. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She turned around and decided to go to the living room, her heart aching and tears springing to her eyes.

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Mother dust smiled. “Hello dear” she smiled.

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“Thank you” Miss petrel said, taking Miss nightjars hand.

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“We could get an interview up there to see if you’d like it” the boss said

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Miss Nightjar smiled. "Do you...do you ever think of leaving here?" She asked. "I think about it sometimes. I haven't been in here long but I can't imagaine being here forever." She sighed.

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"That would be great. Thank you." She said kindly.

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"How are you doing?" Sabina asked, bouncing baby Florence.

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"Hi" Grace looked up from the TV.

[mssprp2]

Miss petrel nodded. “It would be nice to have our own place” she sakd

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“Alright I’ll call y it back” her boss said

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“Good. It’s nice to be outside” mother dust said

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Mkss Glassbill nodded a creating, not trusting herself to speak without crying

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"Our own?" Miss Nightjar was surprised.

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"Do you want to watch TV?" Grace asked softly, sensing something was wrong.

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Sabina nodded. "I can imagaine." She said gently. "It's nice weather today."

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"Thanjs" Beth hung up, going to call John.

[mssprp2]

“I… yes?” Miss petrel said softly. “It Could be nice”

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“No” Miss Glassbill said softly

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Mother dust nodded. “It’s lovely” she agreed

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“Hello?” John picked up

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Miss Nightjar grinned. "I'd love it!" She said. "But...I'm not sure you'd much like the peculiars I care for." She said hesitantly.

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"Hey it's Beth. I talked to management...they're offering me a move to another depatment. But that will take several weeks to be finished at least, ibcluding some kidn of interview or trial period." She said softly. "So I'd still have time to look after your mum.

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Sabina smiled.

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"Sorry. Should I turn it off?" Grace asked.

[mssprp2]

“What do You mean? I’m sure I would. I love children” Miss petrel said.

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“That’s great!” John said. “I’m really glad to hear that”

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Mother smiled as well, turning to watch ronaldo plays

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“No, It’s fine, keep it on. I didn’t mean to bother you” mkss Glassbill sakd slftly

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Grace nodded. "Is something wrong?"

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Sabina turned to, looking at the children. In her arms, baby Florence started to squirm, reaching for Mother Dust.

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"Yeah. They offered me to try out for a position in pediatrics. I think it could be great!" Beth smiled. "How are thinga going for you?"

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"Well, the only charge I have left is Gaby, and...she's an adult. With sever psycjological issues and a tendecy for accidentally self-harm. She needs special care, that's why I had her - I always take on the hard cases." She explained.

[mssprp2]

Miss Glassbill shook her head, but her lip was quivering as she tried to hold back her emotions.

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“May I hold her?” Mother dust asked softly.

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“That’s wonderful. I’m really glad” John smiled. “Things are fine with mum. I talked to them, I said I had someone to care for her and they agree to release her under the condition that I bring her back for appointments”

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“Oh” Miss Petrel said. “Well That’s Alright… I could help”’she said softly

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"That's wonderful. You should pick up Paws and check if she's gotten any mail at her house on the way home." Beth suggested.

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Miss Nightjar nodded. "We'll havr your charge too, of course. I just wanted to explain that my charges aren't...your normal peculiar child."

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"Hm?" Sabina looked over, seeing the baby reaching for her. "Of course." She smiled, handing the baby over to Mother Dust.

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Grace turned off the TV. "What's wrong Cathy?"

[mssprp2]

John nodded. “I will” he agreed. “We’ll be home soon. Will you order some Chinese food? Mum likes it” he added

___

Miss petrel nodded. “I don’t mind” She promksed

____

“Thank you” mother dust took Florence said softly

____

“Balenciaga doesn’t want me anymore!”

[gifsaverrp]

Beth agreed. "Of course." She said kindly.

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"What?" Grace starred at her. "Why on earth would you say that?"

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Baby Florence gurgled, starrkng at her with big eyes. Carefully, she stuck out her tiny hands to touch her.

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Miss Nightjar smiled. "Wonderful!"

[mssprp2]

“Thank You” John said. “We’ll be home soon” he promised

____

“Because She doesn’t want me!” Miss Glassbill cried. “She just wants Gretchen! I’m just a replacement!” Miss Glassbill cried, dissolving into tears. “I’m just a replacement because she can’t have Gretchen!” She sobbed

____

Mother dust smiled, offering the baby a finger

____

Miss petrel smiled

[ymbrynerp]

"Who's Gretchen?" Grace was confused.

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Miss Nightjar leaned against her. "I'm so lucky to have you."

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Florence gurgled gleefully, using her whole hand to hold it, squeezing it tightly.

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Beth nodded, having up and ordering the food via an app. Then, she looked around the flat. She had basically moved in with John at this point, rhough she had her own place for storage.

[gifsaverrp]

@almaperegrin Continuing our RP for now lol.

Miss Wren had cried herself dry and was sobbing dryly, struggling to breath at all.

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Miss Nightjar pulled back. "It's horrible. Half my chest is gone." She said quietly. "I didn't want.you to know because I thought perhaps you wouldn't be interested in me."

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Mother Dust grinned. "It tastes great."

----------------------

Beth nodded. "I'll had in my resignation tomorrow."

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[missprp]

“Balenciaga, oh love… come Here” Miss Glassbill called softly, moving to put her arms around Miss Wren.

____

Sharon smiled. “I’m glad you like it.”

____

“What?” Miss petrel was surprised. “Why wouldn’t I be interested in you?” She asked softly. “I don’t care what you look like. You’re a lovely person!”

___

John nodded. “Alright” he said softly.

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren came to her, lookign for help.

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Beth smiled. "I think this will work out for all of us."

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Miss Nightjar blinked. "My husband hated it. I just...I thought looks mattered" She sighed.

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Mother nodded.

[mssprp2]

“I’m here. I’ve got you” Miss Glassbill said softly, putting her arm around Miss Wren. “It’s alright… I’m here” she whispered.

_____

John smiled as well. “Me too” he said softly

____

“Well your looks Don’t matter” Miss Petrel said softly. “And if they did, I think you’re beautiful” she said.

____

Sharon smiled, sitting beside her

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren wheezed, trying to pull in air that wouldn't make it down to her lungs and she was more and more upset.

------

Ronaldo grinned. "I love this!" He said happily.

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Miss Nightjar nodded. "Thank you. I...I love you."

-------

Beth nodded.

[mssprp2]

“Love, calm down! Please try and calm down” Miss Glassbill said softly. “Please… You’re going to hurt yourself!” She said.

____

Sharon smiled. “Me too” he said.

_____

“I love you too” Miss petrel said without hesitation.

____

John went to give her a hug. “Now I’m going to go see if I can get them to discharge mum” he said

[gifsaverrp]

Muss Nightjar took the chance to kiss Miss Petrel.

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Beth nodded, hugging him back. "Good luck."

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Ronaldo grinned, giving his mum a kiss on the chrek and going to hug him dad.

-------

Miss Wren finally managed to calm down a little, breathing better. She quickly lay down, trying to ease the pressure ln her chest.

[mssprp2]

Miss petrel smiled, gently kissing her back

____

John nodded, leaving and going to his car

____

Sharon smiled and hugged him back

____

“There you go” Miss Glassbill soothed gently. “I’ve got you”

[gifsaverrp]

Beth sighed, picking up her phone to call her boss.

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Miss Wren nodded. "I'm sorry" She whispered, loving away a bit from Cathy.

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Ronaldo starred at his mum "are you finished?"

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Moss noghtjar smiled, keeping on kissing.

[mssprp2]

“Hello?” Her boss picked up

____

“It’s alright… don’t worry, come here” Miss Glassbill called, though she couldn’t help but feel like Miss wren didn’t want her, she wanted Gretchen.

____

“Yes” mother dust smiled

____

Miss petrel smiled, gently kissing back

[gifsaverrp]

"Hi, it's Beth." She said softly, trying to take the courage to tell her what she needed to. "Do you have a decond to talk?"

-------

Miss Nightjar finally pulled back, starring at Miss Petrel in awe.

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"Let's go ourside!" Ronaldo said, pulling at her arm.

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Miss Wren scooted closer again, nodding.

[almaperegrin]

“Yes, of course, what’s going on?” Her boss asked.

____

“That was lovely” Miss petrel smiled.

____

Mother dust smiled and nodded, starting to get up.

___

“Yes her can I do to make you feel better?” Miss Glassbill asked, shifting a bit to aleviate a throbbing pin in her back

[gifsaverrp]

"I'm quitting." Beth said firmly. "I'm sorry but It's not working for me anymore."

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Miss sighed. "There is nothing you can do." She said quietly.

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Sharon looked at them. "Just take it easy" He warned as he collected the dishes.

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"It was" Miss Nightjar agreed. "Very lovely."

[mssprp2]

“What? Why? You’re a great nurse!” Her boss said.

____

Miss Glassbill sighed and nodded, just holding her.

___

“I will” mother dust promised.

____

Miss petrel blushed and smiled

[gifsaverrp]

Beth sighed. "I know. And I love working as a nurse. But I feel like I need to look for a different job, though oreferably still as a nurse. I don't think psychiatrics is the place for me anymore." She explained.

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Miss Nightjar took her hands and squeezdd them.

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Miss Wren just starred blankly then, out of energy to do anything else.

--------

Sharon nodded. "I'll come chrck on you in a bit."

"Mooooom!" Robaldo stood at the door, yelling

[mssprp2]

“Alright… do you want us to try and move you to a different ward?” The boss asked.

___

“You’re beautiful” Miss petrel said softly.

____

Miss Glassbill was getting frustrated. She didn’t know what else to do.

___

Mother dust nodded and then went after ronaldo

[gifsaverrp]

Would that be possible?" Beth asked. "It would be of interest, depending on where I'd be moved." She said. "I love the hospital and the other staff. It's simply that after my family issues I don't feel comfortable in that enviorment anymore."

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Miss Nightjar reached out and touched her hair. "So are you"

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Miss Wren finally pulled away again, laying down on her side, her back to Cathy. There were a lot of thoughts going through her head and Cathy was the last of her worries.

--------

Ronaldo ran up to some of Frank and Sabina's children who were already out in the yard, joining their ball game.

[mssprp2]

Her boss sighed. “I’d there any department you’re more interested in? I know they have an opening up in pediátrics” she said.

____

Miss petrel blushed. “Thank you” she said.

____

Miss Glassbill got up. She had to go to the bathroom and didn’t know what else to do. Slowly she left the room.

____

Mother dust sat down hsppily to watch him

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren closed her eyes, imagaining the last time she saw Gretchen. "I miss you." She whispered.

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"Hi Maria." Sabina said, coming to sit next to her.

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Miss Nightjar nodded. "I mean it."

-----------

Beth thiught about it. She thougjt abouth Beth, and it hurtN but she thought about Naomi and smiled. "That sounds interesting." She said softly.

[mssprp2]

Miss Glassbill heard the whisper as she was returning. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She turned around and decided to go to the living room, her heart aching and tears springing to her eyes.

_____

Mother dust smiled. “Hello dear” she smiled.

____

“Thank you” Miss petrel said, taking Miss nightjars hand.

____

“We could get an interview up there to see if you’d like it” the boss said

[ymbrynerp]

"How are you?" Sabina asked kindly.

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"That sounds like a great idea. Thank you." She said."I appreciate it."

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Miss Nightjar looked at their hands. "Lovely."

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Grace looked up from watching the TV. "Hi"

[gifsaverrp]

@almaperegrin Continuing our RP for now lol.

Miss Wren had cried herself dry and was sobbing dryly, struggling to breath at all.

-----------

Miss Nightjar pulled back. "It's horrible. Half my chest is gone." She said quietly. "I didn't want.you to know because I thought perhaps you wouldn't be interested in me."

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Mother Dust grinned. "It tastes great."

----------------------

Beth nodded. "I'll had in my resignation tomorrow."

-------------

[missprp]

“Balenciaga, oh love… come Here” Miss Glassbill called softly, moving to put her arms around Miss Wren.

____

Sharon smiled. “I’m glad you like it.”

____

“What?” Miss petrel was surprised. “Why wouldn’t I be interested in you?” She asked softly. “I don’t care what you look like. You’re a lovely person!”

___

John nodded. “Alright” he said softly.

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren came to her, lookign for help.

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Beth smiled. "I think this will work out for all of us."

--------

Miss Nightjar blinked. "My husband hated it. I just...I thought looks mattered" She sighed.

-------

Mother nodded.

[mssprp2]

“I’m here. I’ve got you” Miss Glassbill said softly, putting her arm around Miss Wren. “It’s alright… I’m here” she whispered.

_____

John smiled as well. “Me too” he said softly

____

“Well your looks Don’t matter” Miss Petrel said softly. “And if they did, I think you’re beautiful” she said.

____

Sharon smiled, sitting beside her

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren wheezed, trying to pull in air that wouldn't make it down to her lungs and she was more and more upset.

------

Ronaldo grinned. "I love this!" He said happily.

-----------

Miss Nightjar nodded. "Thank you. I...I love you."

-------

Beth nodded.

[mssprp2]

“Love, calm down! Please try and calm down” Miss Glassbill said softly. “Please… You’re going to hurt yourself!” She said.

____

Sharon smiled. “Me too” he said.

_____

“I love you too” Miss petrel said without hesitation.

____

John went to give her a hug. “Now I’m going to go see if I can get them to discharge mum” he said

[gifsaverrp]

Muss Nightjar took the chance to kiss Miss Petrel.

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Beth nodded, hugging him back. "Good luck."

--------

Ronaldo grinned, giving his mum a kiss on the chrek and going to hug him dad.

-------

Miss Wren finally managed to calm down a little, breathing better. She quickly lay down, trying to ease the pressure ln her chest.

[mssprp2]

Miss petrel smiled, gently kissing her back

____

John nodded, leaving and going to his car

____

Sharon smiled and hugged him back

____

“There you go” Miss Glassbill soothed gently. “I’ve got you”

[gifsaverrp]

Beth sighed, picking up her phone to call her boss.

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Miss Wren nodded. "I'm sorry" She whispered, loving away a bit from Cathy.

--------

Ronaldo starred at his mum "are you finished?"

------------

Moss noghtjar smiled, keeping on kissing.

[mssprp2]

“Hello?” Her boss picked up

____

“It’s alright… don’t worry, come here” Miss Glassbill called, though she couldn’t help but feel like Miss wren didn’t want her, she wanted Gretchen.

____

“Yes” mother dust smiled

____

Miss petrel smiled, gently kissing back

[gifsaverrp]

"Hi, it's Beth." She said softly, trying to take the courage to tell her what she needed to. "Do you have a decond to talk?"

-------

Miss Nightjar finally pulled back, starring at Miss Petrel in awe.

-----------

"Let's go ourside!" Ronaldo said, pulling at her arm.

------

Miss Wren scooted closer again, nodding.

[almaperegrin]

“Yes, of course, what’s going on?” Her boss asked.

____

“That was lovely” Miss petrel smiled.

____

Mother dust smiled and nodded, starting to get up.

___

“Yes her can I do to make you feel better?” Miss Glassbill asked, shifting a bit to aleviate a throbbing pin in her back

[gifsaverrp]

"I'm quitting." Beth said firmly. "I'm sorry but It's not working for me anymore."

---------

Miss sighed. "There is nothing you can do." She said quietly.

--------

Sharon looked at them. "Just take it easy" He warned as he collected the dishes.

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"It was" Miss Nightjar agreed. "Very lovely."

[mssprp2]

“What? Why? You’re a great nurse!” Her boss said.

____

Miss Glassbill sighed and nodded, just holding her.

___

“I will” mother dust promised.

____

Miss petrel blushed and smiled

[gifsaverrp]

Beth sighed. "I know. And I love working as a nurse. But I feel like I need to look for a different job, though oreferably still as a nurse. I don't think psychiatrics is the place for me anymore." She explained.

---------

Miss Nightjar took her hands and squeezdd them.

------------

Miss Wren just starred blankly then, out of energy to do anything else.

--------

Sharon nodded. "I'll come chrck on you in a bit."

"Mooooom!" Robaldo stood at the door, yelling

[mssprp2]

“Alright… do you want us to try and move you to a different ward?” The boss asked.

___

“You’re beautiful” Miss petrel said softly.

____

Miss Glassbill was getting frustrated. She didn’t know what else to do.

___

Mother dust nodded and then went after ronaldo

[gifsaverrp]

Would that be possible?" Beth asked. "It would be of interest, depending on where I'd be moved." She said. "I love the hospital and the other staff. It's simply that after my family issues I don't feel comfortable in that enviorment anymore."

-------

Miss Nightjar reached out and touched her hair. "So are you"

------

Miss Wren finally pulled away again, laying down on her side, her back to Cathy. There were a lot of thoughts going through her head and Cathy was the last of her worries.

--------

Ronaldo ran up to some of Frank and Sabina's children who were already out in the yard, joining their ball game.

[mssprp2]

Her boss sighed. “I’d there any department you’re more interested in? I know they have an opening up in pediátrics” she said.

____

Miss petrel blushed. “Thank you” she said.

____

Miss Glassbill got up. She had to go to the bathroom and didn’t know what else to do. Slowly she left the room.

____

Mother dust sat down hsppily to watch him

[gifsaverrp]

Miss Wren closed her eyes, imagaining the last time she saw Gretchen. "I miss you." She whispered.

---------

"Hi Maria." Sabina said, coming to sit next to her.

----------

Miss Nightjar nodded. "I mean it."

-----------

Beth thiught about it. She thougjt abouth Beth, and it hurtN but she thought about Naomi and smiled. "That sounds interesting." She said softly.

[mssprp2]

Miss Glassbill heard the whisper as she was returning. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She turned around and decided to go to the living room, her heart aching and tears springing to her eyes.

_____

Mother dust smiled. “Hello dear” she smiled.

____

“Thank you” Miss petrel said, taking Miss nightjars hand.

____

“We could get an interview up there to see if you’d like it” the boss said

[ymbrynerp]

"That would be amazing, thank you." Beth said softly.

-----------------

Miss Nightjar smiled. "Do you...do you ever think of leaving here?" She asked. "I think about it sometimes. I haven't been in here long but I can't imagaine being here forever." She sighed.

-----------

"How are yiu?" Sabina asked, bouncing the baby.

----------

Grace was in there, watching the TV at low volume.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

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Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

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Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

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Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

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Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

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Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

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C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

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[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

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Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

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Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

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Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

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"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

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Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

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Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

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Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

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"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

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"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[missprp]

“You don’t have to hide” Miss petrel said softly

____

“No!” Sharon turned around. “No oranges!”

___

John thought for a moment. “Would you be alright with that?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. Then, she took a deep breath. :Honestly,I've been thinking of finding a new job."

------------

Mother gave him a glare. "No thanks" she told Ronaldo sweetly.

-------------------

Miss Nightjar sighed. "I just don't like the way I look." She sighed.

[missprp]

John was surprised. “Really?” He asked “why? I thought you liked being a nurse.

——

Sharon still looked nervous but said nothing more.

___

“Why not?” Miss petrel asked softly, having never really seen the full extent of the scarring

[ymbrynerp]

"It's horrible. Half my chest is just...scars." she said sadly. That's...that's why I asked for an extra sweater last night. I had it to...to cover up. It felt better more covered up." She explained. "My nightmare was about when they sew together my chest. The bonemender was...rough."

----------

"I do" Beth said. "But I just...I just can't reaquint myself with working at the hospital. I don't want to be there anymore." She said honestly. "I've been calling in sick because I just can't do it."

--------

Mother waited patiently, letting Ronaldo eat his orange in peace.

[missprp]

Miss Petrel frowned. “I’m sure it isn’t that bad” she said softly. “You shouldn’t be ashamed” she said gently. “I’m sorry about your dream though…” she sighed. She’d had her own fare share of bad dreams recently.

——-

John nodded, giving her a hug and a gentle kiss. “You do what ever is best for you, alright?” She said quietly

___

Soon Sharon brought the porridge over

[ymbrynerp]

Mother lightup. "It looks amazing "

----------

Beth looked at him. "You wouldn't be angry?" She asked softly. "I could stay home with Laura full time for a time until I find another time."

-----------

Miss Nightjar looked at her. "You have no idea." She said firmly. "You haven't seen it. You don't know how ugly it is!" Without thinking she started to undress, wanting tonshow her how bad it really was.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, setting it in front of her and pouring honey on top.

____

“Of course I wouldn’t be angry” John said quietly. “And I’d really appreciate it if you could keep an eye on mum”

___

Miss petrel looked at her. “It isn’t ugly” she said firmly. “Not at all.”

[ymbrynerp]

"It is!" She repeated again, finally pulling off her T-shirt. "Look at it!" She gestured to her bare chest.

--------

Mother Dust smiled, starting to drink.

------------.

Beth nodded. "Thank you for understanding." She said kindly. "And I wouldn't mind. I want to help."

[missprp]

“It’s really not that bad” Gwen said softly. Without thinking she reached out to touch the scars. “And You’re beautiful regardless.

____

Sharon sat down and kissed her cheek as she ate.

___

John nodded. “In that case… I’d really like to get mum out of there as soon as possible. And we should go get her cat for her” he said, picking up his own car and scratching his ears.

____

Miss Glassbill woke up feeling a dull throb in her back, she kept quiet though when she saw that Miss wren was also awake and clearly miserable

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "I'll hand in my resignation tomorrow." She promised.

---------

Miss Wren had cried herself dry and was sobbing dryly, struggling to breath at all.

--------

Mother Dust smiled. "It's very good." She told him between bites.

-------

"No I'm not." She said firmly. "I never wanted to show you...I knew you wouldn't like it."

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

---------

C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

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Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[missprp]

“You don’t have to hide” Miss petrel said softly

____

“No!” Sharon turned around. “No oranges!”

___

John thought for a moment. “Would you be alright with that?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. Then, she took a deep breath. :Honestly,I've been thinking of finding a new job."

------------

Mother gave him a glare. "No thanks" she told Ronaldo sweetly.

-------------------

Miss Nightjar sighed. "I just don't like the way I look." She sighed.

[missprp]

John was surprised. “Really?” He asked “why? I thought you liked being a nurse.

——

Sharon still looked nervous but said nothing more.

___

“Why not?” Miss petrel asked softly, having never really seen the full extent of the scarring

[ymbrynerp]

"It's horrible. Half my chest is just...scars." she said sadly. That's...that's why I asked for an extra sweater last night. I had it to...to cover up. It felt better more covered up." She explained. "My nightmare was about when they sew together my chest. The bonemender was...rough."

----------

"I do" Beth said. "But I just...I just can't reaquint myself with working at the hospital. I don't want to be there anymore." She said honestly. "I've been calling in sick because I just can't do it."

--------

Mother waited patiently, letting Ronaldo eat his orange in peace.

[missprp]

Miss Petrel frowned. “I’m sure it isn’t that bad” she said softly. “You shouldn’t be ashamed” she said gently. “I’m sorry about your dream though…” she sighed. She’d had her own fare share of bad dreams recently.

——-

John nodded, giving her a hug and a gentle kiss. “You do what ever is best for you, alright?” She said quietly

___

Soon Sharon brought the porridge over

[ymbrynerp]

Mother lightup. "It looks amazing "

----------

Beth looked at him. "You wouldn't be angry?" She asked softly. "I could stay home with Laura full time for a time until I find another time."

-----------

Miss Nightjar looked at her. "You have no idea." She said firmly. "You haven't seen it. You don't know how ugly it is!" Without thinking she started to undress, wanting tonshow her how bad it really was.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, setting it in front of her and pouring honey on top.

____

“Of course I wouldn’t be angry” John said quietly. “And I’d really appreciate it if you could keep an eye on mum”

___

Miss petrel looked at her. “It isn’t ugly” she said firmly. “Not at all.”

[ymbrynerp]

"It is!" She repeated again, finally pulling off her T-shirt. "Look at it!" She gestured to her bare chest.

--------

Mother Dust smiled, starting to drink.

------------.

Beth nodded. "Thank you for understanding." She said kindly. "And I wouldn't mind. I want to help."

[missprp]

“It’s really not that bad” Gwen said softly. Without thinking she reached out to touch the scars. “And You’re beautiful regardless.

____

Sharon sat down and kissed her cheek as she ate.

___

John nodded. “In that case… I’d really like to get mum out of there as soon as possible. And we should go get her cat for her” he said, picking up his own car and scratching his ears.

____

Miss Glassbill woke up feeling a dull throb in her back, she kept quiet though when she saw that Miss wren was also awake and clearly miserable

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was crying, though she'd run out of tears, sobbing dryly and struggling to breath properly.

-----------

Beth nodded. "I will hand in my resignation tomorrow." She insisted.

---------------

"It's delicious" she aaid betweem bites.

---------

Miss Nightjar pulled back. "I'm a disformed monster" she said firmly. "I didn't want you to see and not like me anymore."

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

---------

C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[missprp]

“You don’t have to hide” Miss petrel said softly

____

“No!” Sharon turned around. “No oranges!”

___

John thought for a moment. “Would you be alright with that?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. Then, she took a deep breath. :Honestly,I've been thinking of finding a new job."

------------

Mother gave him a glare. "No thanks" she told Ronaldo sweetly.

-------------------

Miss Nightjar sighed. "I just don't like the way I look." She sighed.

[missprp]

John was surprised. “Really?” He asked “why? I thought you liked being a nurse.

——

Sharon still looked nervous but said nothing more.

___

“Why not?” Miss petrel asked softly, having never really seen the full extent of the scarring

[ymbrynerp]

"It's horrible. Half my chest is just...scars." she said sadly. That's...that's why I asked for an extra sweater last night. I had it to...to cover up. It felt better more covered up." She explained. "My nightmare was about when they sew together my chest. The bonemender was...rough."

----------

"I do" Beth said. "But I just...I just can't reaquint myself with working at the hospital. I don't want to be there anymore." She said honestly. "I've been calling in sick because I just can't do it."

--------

Mother waited patiently, letting Ronaldo eat his orange in peace.

[missprp]

Miss Petrel frowned. “I’m sure it isn’t that bad” she said softly. “You shouldn’t be ashamed” she said gently. “I’m sorry about your dream though…” she sighed. She’d had her own fare share of bad dreams recently.

——-

John nodded, giving her a hug and a gentle kiss. “You do what ever is best for you, alright?” She said quietly

___

Soon Sharon brought the porridge over

[ymbrynerp]

Mother lightup. "It looks amazing "

----------

Beth looked at him. "You wouldn't be angry?" She asked softly. "I could stay home with Laura full time for a time until I find another time."

-----------

Miss Nightjar looked at her. "You have no idea." She said firmly. "You haven't seen it. You don't know how ugly it is!" Without thinking she started to undress, wanting tonshow her how bad it really was.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, setting it in front of her and pouring honey on top.

____

“Of course I wouldn’t be angry” John said quietly. “And I’d really appreciate it if you could keep an eye on mum”

___

Miss petrel looked at her. “It isn’t ugly” she said firmly. “Not at all.”

[ymbrynerp]

"It is!" She repeated again, finally pulling off her T-shirt. "Look at it!" She gestured to her bare chest.

--------

Mother Dust smiled, starting to drink.

------------.

Beth nodded. "Thank you for understanding." She said kindly. "And I wouldn't mind. I want to help."

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

---------

C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

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Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

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Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

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Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

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Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[missprp]

“You don’t have to hide” Miss petrel said softly

____

“No!” Sharon turned around. “No oranges!”

___

John thought for a moment. “Would you be alright with that?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. Then, she took a deep breath. :Honestly,I've been thinking of finding a new job."

------------

Mother gave him a glare. "No thanks" she told Ronaldo sweetly.

-------------------

Miss Nightjar sighed. "I just don't like the way I look." She sighed.

[missprp]

John was surprised. “Really?” He asked “why? I thought you liked being a nurse.

——

Sharon still looked nervous but said nothing more.

___

“Why not?” Miss petrel asked softly, having never really seen the full extent of the scarring

[ymbrynerp]

"It's horrible. Half my chest is just...scars." she said sadly. That's...that's why I asked for an extra sweater last night. I had it to...to cover up. It felt better more covered up." She explained. "My nightmare was about when they sew together my chest. The bonemender was...rough."

----------

"I do" Beth said. "But I just...I just can't reaquint myself with working at the hospital. I don't want to be there anymore." She said honestly. "I've been calling in sick because I just can't do it."

--------

Mother waited patiently, letting Ronaldo eat his orange in peace.

[missprp]

Miss Petrel frowned. “I’m sure it isn’t that bad” she said softly. “You shouldn’t be ashamed” she said gently. “I’m sorry about your dream though…” she sighed. She’d had her own fare share of bad dreams recently.

——-

John nodded, giving her a hug and a gentle kiss. “You do what ever is best for you, alright?” She said quietly

___

Soon Sharon brought the porridge over

[ymbrynerp]

Mother lightup. "It looks amazing "

----------

Beth looked at him. "You wouldn't be angry?" She asked softly. "I could stay home with Laura full time for a time until I find another time."

-----------

Miss Nightjar looked at her. "You have no idea." She said firmly. "You haven't seen it. You don't know how ugly it is!" Without thinking she started to undress, wanting tonshow her how bad it really was.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

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Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

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C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

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Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

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Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

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Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

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Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

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Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

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[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

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Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[missprp]

“You don’t have to hide” Miss petrel said softly

____

“No!” Sharon turned around. “No oranges!”

___

John thought for a moment. “Would you be alright with that?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. Then, she took a deep breath. :Honestly,I've been thinking of finding a new job."

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Mother gave him a glare. "No thanks" she told Ronaldo sweetly.

-------------------

Miss Nightjar sighed. "I just don't like the way I look." She sighed.

[missprp]

John was surprised. “Really?” He asked “why? I thought you liked being a nurse.

——

Sharon still looked nervous but said nothing more.

___

“Why not?” Miss petrel asked softly, having never really seen the full extent of the scarring

[ymbrynerp]

"It's horrible. Half my chest is just...scars." she said sadly. That's...that's why I asked for an extra sweater last night. I had it to...to cover up. It felt better more covered up." She explained. "My nightmare was about when they sew together my chest. The bonemender was...rough."

----------

"I do" Beth said. "But I just...I just can't reaquint myself with working at the hospital. I don't want to be there anymore." She said honestly. "I've been calling in sick because I just can't do it."

--------

Mother waited patiently, letting Ronaldo eat his orange in peace.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

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Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

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Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

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Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

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Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

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C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

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Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

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Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

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"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

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Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

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Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[missprp]

“You don’t have to hide” Miss petrel said softly

____

“No!” Sharon turned around. “No oranges!”

___

John thought for a moment. “Would you be alright with that?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. Then, she took a deep breath. :Honestly,I've been thinking of finding a new job."

------------

Mother gave him a glare. "No thanks" she told Ronaldo sweetly.

-------------------

Miss Nightjar sighed. "I just don't like the way I look." She sighed.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

---------

C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[missprp]

John nodded. “Yeah. If. Tell them we’ll look after her” he said.

——

Mkss Petrel yawned and stsrted ti wake up

____

Sharon loved to the stove

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Nightjsr quickly pulled down the shirt again, hiding her chest.

--------

Mother watched him, Ronaldo sitting next to her excited.

"Are you sure you don't want an orange?" He asked, having forgotten about last time.

-------

Beth nodded. "I'd be happy to stay home with her all day." She sa,id, happy to have another reason for not going to work

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

---------

C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

-------

Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

-------------

Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[missprp]

Sharon stuck close by to make sure she was alright

____

Miss Glassbill eventually managed to doze off as well.

——

John sighed. “Maybe eventually We can get her her own place, somewhere nearby so we can keep an eye on her” he said

[gemvictorfromtheponyverse]

Beth nodded slowly. "What about her flat? She has one now. How will you fit her things in here."

-----------

Miss Nightjar awoke again later, looking over at Miss Petrel.

--------------

Mother smiled, going to sit down. "Do.you need help with food?" She asked.

[missprp]

“I mean I’ve got an extra room. We don’t need to bring everything” John said softly. “It’s just for a while”

____

Miss petrel was still sleeping peacefully

___

“No, You sit down love” Sharon said

[ymbrynerp]

Beth smiled. "Wonderful. Do you rhink we can get her out?"

---------

Miss Nightjar sat up, looking at the woman. Gently, she lifted both shirts, looking at her chest.

---------

Mother nodded.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

---------

C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

-----------

Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

------

"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

-------

Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

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Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

____

Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

----------

Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

-------------

"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

____

“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

——-

“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

---------

Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

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Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

___

Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

____

“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

----------

Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

---------------

"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

____

Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

____

John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

------------

Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

---------

Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

____

Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

___

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

-----------

"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

---------

Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

____

Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

____

John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

--------

Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

---------

Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

___

“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

___

John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

--------

Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

----------

Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

____

Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

____

Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

---------

Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

--------

Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

___

Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

___

Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

-----------

Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

----------

Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

___

“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

____

John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

--------------

Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

---------

Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

____

Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

____

“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

-----------

Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

------------

Mother led her down the stairs.

-----------------

[missprp]

John nodded, rubbing his face. “I’m sorry Beth…. I just really worry about her. She needs to be taken care of” he said

—-

Miss Glassbill sighed, rubbing Balenciaga’s back and letting her cuddle as close as she needed while silently wondering why she couldn’t be enough.

——

Ronaldo smiled and ran down the stairs

[ymbrynerp]

Mothrr followed her slowly.

,--------

Balenciaga slept and dremt of Gretchen sweetly.

--------------

"I know." Beth nodded. "I know. It's how it has to be right now."

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill & Miss Avocet RP

@almaperegrin

"Addison, where are you?"

Miss Wren walked down the corridor, looking for her missing dog. She'd seen him as recently as that very morning, but after breakfast he had quickly excused himself.

Now, it seemed, he was nowhere to be found.

Keeping her eyes down to dog level, she was too caught up in her own thoughts to look for oncoming traffic as she rounded a corner.

[ymbrynerp]

"You need help. I'm getting you help." She insisted stubbornly, putting Naomi back in her crib so she could breath a little easier before heading down to find Florence.

----------

Cora shivered. "We...I got some news. Aöparently the Wights have been hurting our Ymbeyne sisters more than we knew."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill frowned but it was too late to argue since Miss wren had already hurried off.

_____

The blood drained from grace’s face and she moved closer to Cora. “What do you mean? Like what they did to Cathy and those others we rescued?” She asked

[ymbrynerp]

"Worse" Cora whispered. "They...they used them as incubators, for Wight soldiers. We're not ment to do that." She said, ready to cry.

--------

Miss Wren was completely whinded, wheezing when she came to the end of the corridor. She knockdd on the door sharply.

[missprp]

Grace was horrified. “Oh god…” she whispered, holding Cora a little closer. “They couldn’t have survived that, could they?” She asked softly.

_____

Miss Treecreeper came to the door. “What is it?” She asked quietly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren had to catch her breath a little. "Something wrong...Cathy's legs are hurting her terribly."

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’ll be right there” she said quietly, grabbing her dressing gown and medical bag before hurrying after Miss wren

[ymbrynerp]

"Some did. Mist didn't." Miss Woodpecker said sadly. "They sent a picture...it's grotescue."

---------

Miss Wren moved back towards their room as quick as she could, but had to stop about half-eay. "Go." She said. "I'll catch up."

[missprp]

Grace shuddered. “Why would they send a picture?” She said, holding Cora a bit closer.

____

Miss Treecreeper frowned. “I’m checking on you next” she said

[ymbrynerp]

The other Ymbrynes did...as proof. There was a specific Ymbryne in question." She said softly. "Who the Wights captured before they killed her, nd who we thought was dead."

---------

Miss Wren simply nodded, distravted by the pain and her worry for Cathy.

[missprp]

“Oh” grace said softly. “That’s awful” she closed her eyes, trying not to imagine it

____

Miss Treecreeper went into the bedroom to check on Miss Glassbill

[ymbrynerp]

Cora nodded. "Balenciaga was close to that particular ymbryne."

--------

Miss Glassbill looked up. "Balenciaga?" She asked, barely able to see anything until the light turned on.

[missprp]

“Really?” Grace asked. “She isn’t going to take it well when she hears” she said

_____

“It’s me. Balenciaga said your legs are hurting you” Miss Treecreeper said.

[ymbrynerp]

"Why I wanted to speak to Cathy first." She nodded.

----##-----

"Oh...yes. they've been for a few days. But I don't think it should be that bad.

[missprp]

“Good idea” grace said softly.

___

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Let me see them” she asked. “While I’m here I want to check on the baby too” she added

[ymbrynerp]

Cira nodded. "Can we sleep now?"

----------

Cathy sighed, nodding. She moved the blanket outnof the way to show her.

[missprp]

Grace nodded, holding Cora close.

____

Miss Treecreeper examined her legs and sighed. “Cathy you should have called me earlier these look awful” she sighed, pointing to Cathy’s legs which were covered in swollen purple veins

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy blushed. "I didn't want to bother your for nothing."

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C8ra ckosed herbeyes, trying to sleep.

[missprp]

“It isn’t nothing” Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Tomorrow I’m going to go out and buy a ou some compression stockings. For now I’m banding your legs and I want you to elevate them” she said. “And don’t let the baby crawl on you” she said, seeing Naomi who was ready to roll on top of her mother again.

——

Grace did as well

[ymbrynerp]

"I'm trying not to" She said, pushing her off. "So...they're swollen?" She asked.

Miss Wren managed to come in then, barely able to breath.

--------

[missprp]

“Yes, your veins are swollen and your blood isn’t flowing properly” Miss Treecreeper huffed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill sighed. "Fine, I hear you. Now please check on Baleciaga" She asked, concerned for her partner.

[missprp]

“Yes, I was planning on it” Miss Treecreeper said, going over to Miss wren and making her sit down. “I’m going to wrap your Largs up after Cathy” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded softly.

Miss Wren exhaled, only to regret it, her hand coming up to her side. Then, she tried to take a deeo breath and it wasn't even possible.

[missprp]

“Alright, let’s see” Miss Treecreeper said, getting her stethoscope to listen to Miss wren’s lungs.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren keot her breaths shallow but breathed as normal as she could.

[missprp]

“We’ll that doesn’t sound too good” Miss Treecreeper said. “I want you to lie down flat, alright? To take pressure off your ribs and lungs.”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, standing up to mive over to the bed. It was very difficult but she managed.

[missprp]

“Careful there” Miss Treecreeper said gently. “Your ribs aren’t healing as quickly as I’d like. I’m worried about that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed. "What does that mean?" She asked tiredly.

[missprp]

“It means you’re pushing yourself too much.” Miss Treecreeper frowned. “And you need to rest. The best cure for broken ribs is rest”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed. "I've barely left bed for a week Florence!"

[missprp]

“We’ll I don’t k ow what else to tell you” Miss Treecreeper said. “Ribs are tricky. There’s no easy fix. I can’t just wrap them in a cast” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren huffed again. "It had to be the ribs. Twice." She said unhappily, though by now she was soeaking to herself rather than her friend.

[missprp]

“Yes, well no wonder it’s taking so long. You’ve broken them twice.” Miss Treecreeper sighed

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "Unfortunatly." She agreed. "The first time was when we were still in the acre. But it was this year.

[missprp]

Miss Treecreeper sighed. “Look, if this gets worse you’ll need to go to a hospital. There’s only so much I can do here” she said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren sighed and regretted it. "It won't get worse then." She said firmly.

[missprp]

“Alright then” Miss Treecreeper said, turning back to Miss Glassbill. “I’m going to wrap your legs now, and I want you to keep the elevated” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. "I will" She promised softly.

----------

Mother Dust awoke, but it was not from pain, not the way she used to. Happily, she remembered that she was human now, and it seemed her bladder was asking for relief.

[missprp]

“Good” Miss Treecreeper said, bandaging her legs up. “Alright, lift your nightgown, I want to check on the baby” she said

[ymbrynerp]

Cathy nodded, lifting up her nightgown. She was aware Miss Wren was observing them intently, nervous as always.

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Mother Dust found it funny, how something as simole as peeing could bring her so much joy.

[missprp]

“Oh don’t worry so much Balenciaga” Miss Treecreeper chastised gently, glancing at the window as she realised the sun was coming up.

Gently she felt Miss Glassbill’s belly and sighed. “The little one doesn’t seem to want to lie the right way” she informed. “There’s still time though. Hopefully it will shift”

____

Sharon opened his eyes. “Do you need something love?” He asked lovingly

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren frowned. "Mostly they strsighten themselves out." She agreed softly.

--------

Mother Dust shook her head, carefully climbing back into bed. "I just had to pee." She said happily, unable to hide her strange excitment.

[missprp]

“Exactly. I’ll just keep checking up to make sure it’s shifting the right way” Miss Treecreeper said. “The naughty little thing is lying sideways right now”

____

Sharon smiled. “You went all on your own?” He asked, moving to give her a gentle kiss.

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren laughed. "Beth did the same thing." She said softly.

---------

"Yes" Mother Dust said happily, kissing his back. "I'm getting more mobile every day."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill looked over at her, smiling a little. “Really?” She asked, placing a hand on her belly and feeling the baby squirm.

_____

Sharon have her a gentle hug. “Do you want to go outside today?” He asked softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Really" Miss Wren said. "The old woman tried to make her turn but she wouldn't budge. I just had to wait it out. In the end she came out the right way."

-------------

Mother dust nodded, happy in his arms. "Don't you think Ronaldo would lov eit if I did?"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill laughed softly. “That’s good” she said, turning her head to offer Miss Wren a kiss.

____

Sharon nodded. “He would” he smiled

[ymbrynerp]

Mother nodded. "Then I should. "

------

Miss Wren kissed her back.

"I'm going to go. Take it easy."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled. Sitting up and keeping his arm around her, unable to stop a smile.

____

Miss Glassbill nodded. “Balenciaga…” she said softly. “I have something to tell you…” she said

[ymbrynerp]

"Things are finally looking up for us." Mother Dust said. "Finally."

----------------

Miss Wren looked at ger expectantly, but was interrupted by a knock on the door. Cora stuck her head in, hurrying over to Cathy. "There.. there was a picture too." She said quietly, handing over the folded piece of paper.

[missprp]

Sharon smiled, giving her a little kiss. “They are” he agreed.

____

Miss Glassbill took a deep shaky breath, trying to figure out the best way to say what she had to say . “Balenciaga, remember when you told me about Gretchen Tern?” She asked.

[ymbrynerp]

"Yes..?" Miss Wren's voice was trembling before she even heard the news.

Cora snuck out, leaving them with the terrible news and the gruesome picture.

----------

Mother smiled. "I love you. So much."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill took a shaky breath. She didn’t want to say but she knew she had to. “They found her body” she said softly. “I’m sorry balenciaga”

_____

Sharon smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek

[ymbrynerp]

Mother Dust laughed, cuddling him more closely.

-----------

"What?" Miss Wren shook her head. "That was ling ago. Long, long ago. I knew that."

[missprp]

Sharon sat up. “Do you want breakfast?” He offered.

____

“Except it wasn’t” Miss Glassbill said softly. “They just found her body, in Ireland. The wights had her” she said quietly, trying to tell her as gently as she could

[ymbrynerp]

"No." Miss Wren immidiatly denied it. "No. Why would she be in Ireland? She was French!"

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"Yes please" mother nodded. "I'm hungry"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill nodded. “I’m telling the truth. I wish I wasn’t” she said softly. “The wights took her… she wasn’t dead” she said quietly, feeling like a cold fist was squeezing her heart.

____

Sharon smiled. “What would you like to eat?” He asked

[ymbrynerp]

"I don't know. Something that had a good textur I suppose. I still have some issue with and crumbly things." She said softly.

-------

All colour drained from Miss Wren's face as she under stood. "The picture. Give me the picture!" She said, reaching for the piece of paper.

[missprp]

“How about porridge? We can put honey in it” Sharon suggested.

____

Miss Glassbill gulped, holding the picture a little tighter. “Bakenciaga, it isn’t pretty… I wouldn’t look” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

"Give it to me!" Miss Wren roared, grabbing her hands and bending open her fingers to get to it. She wasn't thinkikg clearly, thinking if she could just see it she would know she was wrong and it wasn't actually Miss Tern.

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Mother nodded eagerly. "That sounds wonderful!"

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill shrank back, her eyes wide as she pulled away from Balenciaga. “Love…” she called softly.

___

Sharon smiled, getting dressed for the day and offering her his hand

[ymbrynerp]

Nother Dust took it, letting him help her up. "Help me get dressed?" She asked softly. "I was thinking maybe I could eat breakfast in the kitchen."

----------

Balenciaga ignored her. "You're wrong!" She said. "I know you're wrong!" She opened the picture and gasped, only for all sounds to then disappear. The oicture was grotesque, but there was no way she could not recognize her former lover. "Gretchen..."

[missprp]

Sharon smiled and nodded, getting her clothes and scarves for her. “Do you want me to take care of your hair for you?” He asked tenderly.

____

Miss Glassbill curled up, ignoring her legs and wrapping her arms around herself. “I’m sorry” she said softly. “Balenciaga…”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren started to cry, holding the photi to her chest. She couldn't believe she was alive all that time. That she could've saved her. "You were right" She sobbed. "What...why did they want her..."

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Mother sighed. "Please. I still can't reach very well."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill gulped, feeling a dull ache in her chest. “The wights…” it was hard to get the words out. “They… they experimented on ymbrynes” she said softly, tears welling in her own eyes.

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Sharon nodded, gently brushing her hair for her and tying it up so she could put the scarves over it.

[ymbrynerp]

"Experimented how?' Her voice was firm again, demanding. "Cathy how?!"

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Mother Dust smiled, wrapping the scarves up on top, covering the disfigured half of her face and her nose.

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"Hey...how are you?" Beth let John into her apartment, kissing him softly. "How's Laura?" John's mother had not yet been let out of the psych ward, the psycholgoist arguing that letting her out before all neccessary cintact with goverment officials and her employer had been concluded would be devastating for her emotionally and physically, and likely send her right back.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill whimpered, she didn’t want to say and it was bringing back bad memories. “They… they wanted to-to create…. More wights… they wanted to breed more wights” she choked out finally.

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“You’re beautiful” Sharon reminded softly.

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“Tired, but I’m fine” John said. “Mum is miserable. She’s lonely… and I can’t spend all day with her… she misses her cat. It’s all she’s been talking about” he sighed

[ymbrynerp]

"The peculiar one? Paws?" Beth asked. "Poor her...but can't they let her out soon? You know they're only trying to arrange for to have...a fair chance, when she comes out. So it won't be the same as it's been every time so far."

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Miss Wren fell quiet again. "I'm sorry." She wgispered, crying. "I had to ask." Then, she reached over. "You should keep your legs elivated.

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Mother looked at him sadly. "To you, perhaps."

[missprp]

John nodded. “She wants her car so bad” he sighed and then nodded again. “I know… I just don’t get how being stuck in there is doing any good for her. She hates it. It’s miserable” he said

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Miss Glassbill nodded, she pulled away a bit, not wanting to be touched. “I’m sorry…” she whispered.

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“It doesn’t matter what anyone else think” Sharon said seriously

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren was shocked to see Miss Glassbill pull away, and immidiatly felt guilty. Still, she couldn't express it, just cried helplessly.

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Mother Dust nodded. "Thank you." She said, still double chrcking the scarves in the mirror before going to leave the room.

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"I know" She agreed quietly. "I think...I think they think that nothing can happen when she's in there. She's safe and fed and protected. And when she come out, her life will be sorted for her."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill didn’t know what to do. She wanted to help but she felt sick herself. Sick and scared. Slowly she put her arm around Miss wren. “I’m sorry love, I’m so sorry” she said softly, hugging Miss Wren and trying to dry her tears. She knew she had to be strong right now.

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Sharon went with her, going to wake ronaldo as well.

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John nodded. “I know… but they’re treating her like a child” he said softly. “It isn’t right”

[ymbrynerp]

Beth bit her lip. "John...have you ever thought she need it? She's not very good at looking after herself. And...and she does have an intellectual disability."

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Mother Dust smiled, excited for them to wake her child as well.

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Miss Wren hugfed her back. "I thought.. I thought she was dead. All this time...she was alive." She cried.

[missprp]

John frowned. “Yeah, but she’s not a little kid. They can help her take care of herself without treating her like a baby” he said.

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Gently Sharon woke ronaldo

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Miss Glassbill nodded. “I know… I’m sorry” she said quietly. “I’m sorry balenciaga. I know she meant a lot to you”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded. "She...she ment everything." She said, not thinking of how it would feel to Cathy.

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"Morning love" Mother said softly when the boy started to stirr.

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Beth sighed. "I know. It itsn't right. But it qill ne okay."

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill clenched her jaw but said nothing. “I know” she said quietly. “I know love” she said quietly. Her heart was beating a little faster in her chest and she felt sick to her stomach. “I’m sorry you lost her” she whispered, though what she really wanted to do was cry herself.

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Ronaldo smiled. “Mum!” He said happily. “Mum you’re out of bed!”

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John nodded. “I just don’t like it when people treat mum like that”

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren nodded, continuing to cry.

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Mother Dust nodded. "I thought I'd eat breakfast in the kitchen today. I feel very good."

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Beth nodded. "I knoe. But it'll be over soon." She sighed. She immidiatly felt guilty for calli g in sick the last few days not wanting to go.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill just sat there silently and hugged her, not knowing what else t do.

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“Really?!” Ronaldo asked exitedly, bolting out of bed to run and hug her.

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John nodded. “I just feel really bad for her” he said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Talk to the psychologist. She's the one keeping here there."

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Mother nodded. "Really! I thought we could go outside later too.' She smiled.

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Eventually Miss Wren cried herself into an uneasy slumber.

[missprp]

“Yes, maybe… maybe if I have mum move in with me, that way I can keep an eye on her and help her with bills and stuff” he said.

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Ronaldo lit up. “Yes! Yes let’s go outside!” He said happily.

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Miss Glassbill stayed awake, unable to sleep.

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded, then sighed. "And how long will you do that? Sooner or later she need to get along on her own. I mean...I get it, I really do. But..." She shut her mouth. "Never mind."

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Mother Dust chuckled. "After breakfast, honey."

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Miss Wren slept uneasily, moving and mummbling and moaning softly. The picture slipped out her hands, fluttering down on the cover.

[missprp]

“But What?” John asked. “Obviously mum can’t be left on her own. She needs help. And I can help her” he said.

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Ronaldo grinned and hugged her

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Miss Glassbill sighed, picking up the picture and putting it in the night table and gently stroking her hair to soothe her

[ymbrynerp]

Miss Wren calmed down. "Gretchen..." she mummbled.

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Mother Dust hugged him back, super happy.

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Beth nodded. "I know. And it works shortterm. But I'm thinking longterm...about you and me." She said softly.

[missprp]

Miss Glassbill sighed, trying to squash down a flair of jealousy.

“She’s not here my love” she said softly. “I’m sorry”

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“Let’s go eat, mum! I made more oranges!” Ronaldo said

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John frowned. “We’ll what else am I supposed to do!” He said. “Mum needs someone who take care of her all the time!”

[ymbrynerp]

"I know!" Beth explained. "But I tohught...perhaps eventually...it's good to try and help her become more independant."

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Mother Dust chuckled. "I don't think I' ready for oranges. But your father promised porridge and honey."

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Miss Wren answered something inaudible, cuddling up to her.

[missprp]

John sighed. “I’m afraid if she gets left on her own again she’ll just get worse again…. It happens. Every time” John said softly.

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Ronaldo nodded eagerly, holding her hand

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“Is Alright Love, just rest” Miss Glassbill said softly. “I’ve got you… I’m here” she said softly

[ymbrynerp]

Beth nodded. "Well I like Laura. So I suppose we can make it work."

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Miss Wren made a contant noise, cuddling close.

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Mother led her down the stairs.

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