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'Lazarus?'

'Hello, my cutie little lovey-kitten!'

'Cutie lovey-kitten, eh? Well you are my luscious sugar bear!'

'Oh no, no, I shall not be out-pet named! You are my fairy-faced Snuffaluffagus!'

'Well you're a big bowl of lovey marshmallow yummers!'

'...Sanfter verdammter Jesus.'

'Oh Ausric, my splendiferous marzipan kitten, I don't know what you just said, but I'm sure it was rude!'

'You two could put ipecac out of business.'

'Such a Grumpy Gus.'

'Anyway, what is it, my darling osculator?'

'I just read something quite troubling online. It's making me wonder... what exactly is your big sister like?'

'Indigo? Portrays herself as quite the tough girl, a "hard ass", if you will. Far more sensitive on the inside, but is most reluctant to admit it. I would say she is fiercely loyal to her loved ones, though she is certainly not above giving quite the ribbing. She does like to remark on my sesquipedalian nature. Why, my sweet?'

'...Apparently she blew up a nightclub in Devil's Port.'

'What? No, that's impossible. She can be quite impetuous, this I do not deny. Her inability to be dissuaded from the ORTOS "visit" is proof enough, but to commit an act of violence such as that? How did you even come across it?'

'Just from catching up on the latest news. If she didn't do it, then why do you think people are saying otherwise?'

'Look, I do understand that you haven't met Indigo and don't know her, but I do, and there is no way that even with all her anger and issues, she would ever consider committing an act of atrociousness such as this. Let me see the story.'

'Oh good God, there's a statement from Mr Dowsdell as well.'

'Who's that?'

'My former school counsellor. Indigo and Wednesday spoke to him as well during their time at Devil Port's secondary school. ...Wow. Listen to this: "when question about the suspect's mental health, Mr Phillip Dowsdell, the local school counsellor had this to say,
'During Indigo's time as a student, she came to me to discuss issues. While I can't go into details due to patient confidentiality, I can say that there were several warning signs of bipolar disorder in the things she told me, including mentioning experiences of excitable or manic highs, suicidally depressed lows and bouts impaired judgement, leading to engaging in risky behaviours. Or a noticeable lack of energy, affecting physical movement and speech. My personal beliefs align with the police chief's in that the suspect should not be approached under any circumstances."'

'And that's all lies?'

'She's depressed, absolutely. You remember what a sad wreck I was when we first met, don't you?'

'Unfortunately.'

'This doesn't line up at all. She seemed exactly the same as she always was when we met before, and I'm convinced that I would've noticed if her mental health had sunk to the depths that Mr Dowsdell is alleging. This is absolutely abhorrant, and shame on him for betraying his position at the school!'

'I'm so sorry.'

'Could you watch Rumen for a bit please? I'd like to get to the bottom of this, if I can get in touch with Indigo.'

'Of course. Love you.'

'Love you too.'

'How are you feeling...?'

'About as well as can be expected.'

'Yeah... I guess that was a stupid question.'

'Sorry. I didn't mean to snap. It still hasn't sunk in yet. Partly I just feel numb. I'm scared about seeing this guy Edward's arranged for me too, I don't want another fucking therapist. I know it's for the best realistically, but...ugh. I don't want to be stabbed in the back again.'

'If it's someone Mr Farrington recommended though, that's not likely to happen.'

'Doesn't stop me from thinking the worst though.'

'Yeah, I guess. But um, you will stick with therapy though, won't you? Even if you don't get along with this guy?'

'If he's a prick, then fuck no, why would I want to see a therapist that doesn't get it? Or worse, turns out to be an Abraxas sympathiser.'

'No, you misunderstand... I mean sticking with therapy itself, not the therapist. You could change.'

'Oh, yeah. I guess.'

*Ping*

'Oops, I left my PlumbBook logged in.'

'Hey, I've got a video chat request from Lazarus.'

'Cool. Say hi for me.'

'Don't you want to come join in?'

'Not really.'

'What if he's heard about Dad's latest? That's probably why he's calling...'

'Oh God, alright, alright.'

'Wednesday! Indigo! Good to see you! How are you both?'

'Alright, thanks...'

'Crap.'

'How about you...?'

'Mmm. Concerned. The lovely Deveron brought something quite alarming to my attention just now.'

'I didn't fucking do it! It was Abraxas and his fucking lot!'

'Whoa, whoa, calm down! I know that, of course I do! Indigo, I never once thought that you could do such a thing and I told Deveron that as well. We know it's Father being, well, Father. I simply wanted to see how you were dealing with the news, though I do think I could possibly take an educated guess. I was wondering also if you had any ideas what exactly gave him the idea that this was a smart thing to do.'

'Being a cunt? It's the motivation for the rest of his shit.'

'Well, I can't say you're wrong.'

'Indigo got Dad beat up by the Mafia, and took Aura and Jezebeth back here.'

'Ah, I see. ...Which irresponsible or outright idiotic woman donated her womb for those two, anyway?'

'Jesus fuck, Laz. Phaedra.'

'Ooooh, so we have more aunty-sisters! Well that's just wonderful, and doesn't give a pseudo-incestuous vibe at all!'

'...Oh no. If you felt the need to remove them from his presence, then I presume he was...?'

'Beating them too? Oh yeah.'

'For fuck's sake. So this is his revenge for you being a good big sister?'

'And because I went to the media.'

'Ah yes, of course. What are you going to do now?'

'Try and get through the days? I don't know. I'm being shoved into therapy, but for defending myself against this bullshit? I've not got a fucking clue. Can't really go back into Devil's Port, which wouldn't normally be a problem, but I'm fucking pissed off at Dowsdell selling me out like that and I really want to be able to ask him what the fuck he thinks he's playing at.'

'Yes, I must profess to having felt a similar sentiment when I realised that he had participated in this woeful fest of fuckery, but I suppose without setting foot in the city you will be unable to get the answers which you seek.'

'Nope. Not unless he comes here, but I'll be damned if I'm going to tell someone to kidnap the fucker.'

'What if he came out of the city willingly?'

'Oh yeah, I'm sure he'd be jumping for joy to do that.'

'It's the best plan anyone has for the moment. I really do think that he should be held accountable for his actions and given the opportunity to explain himself without risk of harm coming to him. This is certainly a long shot, but I could perhaps offer a semi-neutral meeting place here in Twinbrook, and if promised that he will not be harmed he may agree. Especially if we play up to the moralistic attitude he has displayed up until now.'

'Wouldn't have thought you'd want to go back to Devil's Port.'

'Not especially, but this hopefully shouldn't result in a meeting with Father, so I am optimistic that I'd be able to maintain my zero contact policy with the narcissistic old git. I could get Deveron or perhaps Shiro to accompany me for a bit of added protection, since going alone would be a most terrible idea indeed.'

'Who's Shiro?'

'...Ah. Mmm. I think that's a conversation for another time, as it's quite a complicated answer. Suffice it to say that for the moment she is an employee of sorts.'

'...Sounds ominous.'

'No, nothing like slavery, I promise! Let's focus on the tasks higher up the list of priorities first, okay? And then I can explain a bit more about our household to you afterwards.'

'Alright.'

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