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[in_venting]

Uncle Albert said that Claire and Leon killed my parents. I don't know what to think about that, and I don't want to believe him, because... because they're Claire and Leon and I like them and I don't have anyone else anymore. But, they're both older now. A lot older (sorry, Leon), too.

They seemed really surprised to see me when I came here, like they weren't expecting me, or me at my age. Does that mean they really left me behind for good so I could be experimented on? That they infected me on purpose?

What if he's right, and they did that? Is it really safe for me to stay here?

On the other hand, why would he say stuff like that? Isn't that something you wouldn't mention? Shouldn't he have just shown up and taken me away once he knew I was here with dangerous people? I thought that's what responsible adults were supposed to do. Daddy would be really annoyed if I said something like that out loud, wouldn't he? I miss him, and I miss Mom.

All this thinking hurts. It makes me want to hide under my bed and not come out. But, if I don't smile and act "normal" for Claire and Leon, they'll wonder if something's wrong. It's not right to keep secrets anyway, so, I guess I should ask them about it. If Uncle Albert's right, and they did kill Mom and Dad, I'll run away. They couldn't keep me in one place before if I didn't want to be there, and I can hide from the monsters and things, too, if I have to...

Yeah, that's what I'll do. I'll run away if it's true, even if going outside is scary.

I'm supposed to visit Eve today, I think. Maybe I should ask her if she likes books.

...I'm not good at this "making friends" thing, though. I hope she likes books.

Comments

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

I'm kinda shy too. It's not so bad.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Really? You don't seem like it.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Seriously? I don't have much to say to anybody.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

Except when he's nagging people about booze, then you can't shut him up.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Are you still whining about that? Did I not school you bad enough the other day?

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

You didn't school me at all, HillBilly.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

I did find out you're a mama's boy though.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

My mother could kick your mother's hairy ass.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

God, I'd love to see her try. Nobody tangles with Jewish mothers.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

...you're Jewish?

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Raised that way, yeah. I'm not real good at it anymore.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

Don't feel so bad. There's a long list of things you aren't good at.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Seriously.

But, you're not hiding behind people either. ...Of course, you're taller than a lot of people, so maybe that's why. You just look frowny, instead.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Sometimes people just like to think more than they like to talk.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I like thinking, though. It's hard to talk to people. I don't understand how people can talk and talk and talk all day.

Don't they get tired?

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

I've always thought it was better not to run your mouth if you had nothing important to say.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

That's what my dad would say, well, sort of. It was wordier.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Claire chewed me out for telling you I was gonna throw your computer out the window, by the way.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I didn't know.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

Well I. Probably should have been nicer. So. Sorry about that.

I'm just not real good with kids.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

It's okay! I get it, I think.

I'm not very good with... well, anybody, except Claire. Though, I guess that's going to change. Maybe.

[m0therlove.livejournal.com]

We can both try it out.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'd like that.

[Private to Sherry/ Hacked, Convo impossible while post itself moderate]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to interfere with your thoughts, but you read like you need someone to talk to. Being told such dreadful news should never be something you keep to yourself-yo.

[Private to Chao]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

...I really should learn to secure this better. Thank you.

I kind of want to talk to them, but if I say anything, they'll know I met with him. I don't know which is worse at this point.

[Private to Sherry]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

Don't mention it! It's the least I can do for you.

I'm sorry to say I don't know much about your situation, but I think what you need to ask yourself is who do you feel more safe with? Claire and Leon or Uncle Albert?

Re: [Private to Sherry]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

It was very nice of you!

It's kind of a long story, and I don't think I'm allowed to tell it all. But... I don't know. Being with Leon and Claire makes me happy, but, if they did do those things, then it would be smarter to go with my uncle.

[Private to Sherry]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

Would it bother you if I was honest?

[Private to Chao]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Sure, I don't mind. I like honesty in people.

[Private to Sherry]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

I find it troubling that your supposed uncle would tell you such things about your caretakers in what seems to be in such a blunt manner. Even if he wanted to tell you the truth, it seems a little too much detail for a simple "Stay away from them."

[Private to Chao]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

He seems like a blunt person. But, my father was like that too, so it's something I'm used to. I think I'm kind of seeing things through a weird filter now.

[Private to Sherry]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

That can be a rather dangerous way to see things, especially if your life is involved. Do you have anywhere else you can live that isn't with eiter?

[Private to Chao]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Maybe. I guess if worst comes to worst, I can always hide back at the place across from the library. That was very safe.

[Private to Sherry]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

Mm, is there someone there to protect you when in trouble? In a lawless city like this, its not a very good idea to be by yourself.

[Private to Chao]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't worry about me. I'll be okay.

I'm Sherry, by the way. Who're you?

[Private to Chao]

[timeinback.livejournal.com]

If you insist, but do be careful-yo.

Nice to meet you, Sherry. I'm Chao. Chao Lingshen.

[Private to Chao]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

Oh, I will!

It's nice to meet you, too, Chao. I hope we can talk more in the future!

[Private to Sherry // Impossible]

[morbigenous.livejournal.com]

Your father always told me you hated being treated like a child. I simply gave you the information to make your own decision about this.

The truth is not always what we wish to hear.

[Private to Wesker// Impossible]

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

He was right; I'm old enough to not be treated like a little kid anymore.

Thank you, Uncle Albert, I just have to think this through on my own. I can do it.

[nevermadestars.livejournal.com]

Let me know when you want to visit Eve. I'll walk you over by her.

[in-venting.livejournal.com]

I will, Mister Kevin! As soon as I pick which books might, well, work.