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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

[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!