[three separate notes. same handwriting.]

[ever_loyal_dog]

Ririchiyo-sama?

I hope you are doing well and that you have been eating properly. Please notify me if you have arrived, I do worry for your health.

Miketsukami Soushi

- - - - -

Lingormr-san,

Thank you very much for looking out for me, it was very kind of you. I hope I wasn't a bother.

Soushi

- - - - -

Lady Tsubaki-san?

I was told you might be a knowledgeable person to speak with if one has questions about current or former patients. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time.

Miketsukami Soushi

Comments

[thecamellia]

Do you mean me? Excuse me, I think I'm the only Tsubaki here from what I understand. Are you looking for me? Of course, I'll try to answer any questions if I can.

- Nakatsukasa Tsubaki

[note has been folded over]

[ever_loyal_dog]

Thank you for your prompt reply! If you are the only Tsubaki-san here, then I am sure you must be the right person. As it was suggested you may have been here longer than other patients, I am hoping that you can tell me if you remember any who fit these descriptions:

A young girl by the name of Shirakiin Ririchiyo(I am sorry I do not know what name the nurses might call her). She is fifteen years old with very long raven hair, the fringe cut short in the front just above her eyes, which are a dark amethyst color. Ririchiyo-sama tends to look worried or upset, no matter her mood. She is 145cm and weighs about 35kg (though if she is having a rough time adjusting to this institution, it might be less than that). Her blood type is A, her favorite tea is lavender, her favorite song is "Comme au Premier Jour" by André Gagnon.

[The description continues in this fashion for another few paragraphs, listing far too many ridiculous details. Below that is a list of names, written neatly and with minimal description.]

I am also looking for the following individuals:

Shoukiin Kagerou - Male, 23, ~183cm, dark hair, long.
Natsume Zange - Male, 21, ~179cm, red hair, long, eyepatch or bandages over right eye.
Yukinokoji Nobara - Female, 22, ~168cm, blonde hair, long, wears glasses.
Sorinozuka Renshou - Male, 17, ~180 cm, brown hair, long, tattoo on left cheek.
Roromiya Karuta - Female, 15, ~163cm, pink hair, usually in pigtails.
Banri Watanuki - Male, 16, ~165cm, blonde hair, short, usually seen wearing several hairpins.

Please remove note after reading. Thank you!

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

_{[The paper has been taken down. A reply is put up in its place after she has time to read this massive dissertation, oh god what a bit of a delay.]}

I'm very sorry, I've been at the hospital for just over a month, but I don't think I've heard any of these names before. The descriptions are thorough, thank you, but unfortunately I can't remember seeing any patients matching them exactly.

If some of your friends were here, it could've been before I arrived, or I never noticed them. Would you like me to put the descriptions back up in case someone else might recognize them?

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

Ah, I'm sorry to hear that, but I thank you for your time Tsubaki-san. It was very kind of you to attempt.

If you think it would help, I will trust your judgement Tsubaki-san. Are there perhaps some who have been here longer than you? I don't mind if you put them back, but I think it must be that I was simply the first to have arrived. I am sure I saw them all back home just before I woke here, so it may be that I must wait until they join me.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

_{[His note has been reattached!]}

It's no problem! I'm sorry I couldn't be more help to you! I'll keep an eye out for them.

I'm sure there must be a few people around who've been here longer than I have, yes, though if you ask me, I've found a lot of people share the same abrupt impression of how they got here. Who comes and who goes seems to be pretty random for the most part, but there's plenty cases of people arriving from the same home. Maybe you'll see someone you recognize soon!

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

I cannot thank you enough Tsubaki-san. Your assistance has been invaluable.

Abrupt impression? I hope you're right. I haven't been away from Ririchiyo-sama for this long in several months. I'm concerned she may not be taking care of herself properly.

Thank you again.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

I'm happy if I was able to help in some small way.

And I meant to say that most people left behinds their friends very suddenly and without warning, or it feels like. If you don't mind my asking, have you been here very long?

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

Ah, I think I understand. It was quite sudden, yes. One can never be entirely certain what will happen upon their passing, but I must say, I could not have anticipated anything like this.

Yesterday was my first day. I've been here for close to 24 hours now.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

Upon their passing?

But I hope someone has explained a little about this place to you in that time. It can be confusing at first.

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

I apologize, my phrasing must have been poor. Please don't worry about it.

I was told a bit, mostly that the patients here all suffer from very bad dreams so I ought to be careful. But anything more you can tell me would be extremely helpful. I'm afraid I'm quite out of my depth.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

If you're sure. I don't know who recommended you to me, but it's the least I can do.

That part is definitely right. Sometimes it's easier to talk in person, too, in case your writing gets the wrong attention. I'm happy to talk in person if you'd like?

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

I met with a Lingormr-san last night. He was kind enough to look after me and spoke very well of you.

Of course, I'm sorry, you are probably right. I would be happy to discuss it with you in person at your earliest convenient time or place. Thank you.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

Oh, I see!

And it's more than all right. I have dark hair and blue eyes, and I'm about 5'9" if you spot me around. The name I go by in the hospital is also Miyu, so I'm sure the staff will also know who to look for if you ask.

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

I'll be sure to remember it. I have short blond hair, very light and my right eye is blue, the left one is gold. The staff here call me Johnathan Fox.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

It should be easy to find you! I'll keep an eye out!

- Tsubaki

[ever_loyal_dog]

I appreciate your help Tsubaki-san.

Miketsukami Soushi

[thecamellia]

I'm happy to.

- Tsubaki

Re: [note has been folded over]

[seekingmystrength]

If they're your friends, you don't want them here.

[ever_loyal_dog]

It is my duty to look after and protect my master. If she is not here, I cannot be sure she is being properly cared for. I do appreciate your time and concern though.

[seekingmystrength]

If she's here, you and her are in more danger whether she's being cared for back home or not. Wanting her here, even to protect her, is like wanting her to be in more danger.

Where I'm from I protect someone as well. It's been over a month since I've been here, and longer since I was forced to leave her, but not once would I have wished this [smiley face] on her.

[ever_loyal_dog]

You seem very certain of that, despite not knowing the circumstances for her or myself. I understand that there is a certain amount of danger here, but knowing that she is without a guardian in our home world, well... it is likely just as dangerous there as here.

[seekingmystrength]

[first note was put up, but taken down by the nursing staff for being too inappropriate]

[smiley face] nurses won't even let me tell you why its like that here without tearing it down! Just...

[scratches]

Whatever you're thinking is the worst that would happen to her where you're from while you're not with her... know that it will happen here whether you're by her side or not. The only difference is that you won't have the choice or the power to do anything but watch.

[ever_loyal_dog]

Perhaps speaking in person would be beneficial.

[a few pen taps]

And idle hope will not bring me closer to either of those. What do you suggest then?

[seekingmystrength]

Maybe. It won't make you feel any better though.

And that's the problem. There's nothing to suggest except just being thankful anyone you know isn't here. Wasn't trying to start a fight just...

Fair warning, I guess.

[ever_loyal_dog]

Not at all, I appreciate your honesty. Forgive me if I seemed upset, that was not my intention. Thank you for your time.

[complicatedliar]

Quite all right.

- Lingormr

[ever_loyal_dog]

I hope you are well. I found it all a bit startling when I awoke this morning. Is it common for dreams to end so abruptly?

- Soushi

[complicatedliar]

That is normally the way of it.