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[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "Ellie baby, are you awake?"] came the sound of her mother's soft voice. The woman rolled onto her side and pulled the pillow over her head. She didn't want to deal with this right now. She didn't want her mother's staring eyes, asking if she was okay. Asking if she needed anything, and worst of all she didn't want her asking if she was [i herself]. She knew that things were slowly starting to get out of control. Giselle was coming out more and more most days, and Ellie sure as hell didn't know how to explain it.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 That's when her mother knocked on her door once more before speaking again. [b "I'm coming in. I'm tired of waiting for you to answer me"] she said as she turned the knob and opened the door. Ellie sat bolt up right in her bad and glared at her mother. [#D7ACAC "What if I was changing? Or what if I was sitting here fully naked?"] she snapped at the woman. Her mother shook her head and waved her hand a bit, moving to the edge of her daughter's bed and sat upon it.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "I knew you wouldn't be, because you would have screamed at me when I started turning the knob to come inside. Are you doing okay baby?"] she asked her looking slightly worried. She could feel Giselle stirring inside of her mind all of a sudden, and her heart skipped a beat. She was doing everything she could to keep the other at bay. [#D7ACAC "I'm doing alright for the most part. Just kind of tired, and getting annoyed with you for hovering over me. I'm not a child anymore momma"] she said softly her eyes locking on her mother.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The older woman reached out and brushed her daughter's hair out of her eye. [b "I know you aren't. But since we found out about your disorder, things have been harder on both your father and I. Him and I have been talking a lot and we have finally come to a decision on some things"] she said softly. Ellie's heart skipped a beat slightly, and Giselle perked up a bit. She could also feel Isabella's curious mind as well. It was strange with the two of them hanging around, but she kept her mouth shut for now.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She wanted her mother to keep talking, but knew she wouldn't until she made some sort of reply. [#D7ACAC "What have you and daddy been talking about?"] she asked as she pulled the blanket to her chin. Her mother's eyes filled with tears and she wanted nothing more than to bring Ellie towards her, but knew she couldn't. [b "We are taking you to a place called Amherst. It's a safe place, and we are doing it because we love you. We don't want you to be mad or angry with us. We just.."] her mother paused just then.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b We just don't know how to help take care of you. We don't know when it's going to be you, or the other's"] she said lightly. Ellie's whole world seemed to shatter just then. She wanted to yell, scream, and tell her mother that she was a horrible person. She knew better than that though. She just sat there not looking towards her mother. Everything was changing, and it sounded like she didn't have much of a choice in the matter. She felt Isabella slowly start to slip out, because her fingers itched for a blade.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "When are you taking me?"] she muttered. [b "Today, in the next couple of hours.. It's time to get ready"] she said. Ellie's heart shattered just then and she did yell and scream at her mother. The older woman slipped out of her room as Ellie sat there in stunned silence. She then packed her things, and pretty much said goodbye to her home. She didn't know when she would see it again, or if she would see it again. She didn't bother talking to her parents again either. They were locking her up, and she couldn't do a damn thing about it.]]

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[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 It's been a year since Ellie had been locked away from the world. Today she wasn't herself though. She was in the corner of her room with a small blade in her hand. Isabella was her name. She was cutting small lines into Ellie's arm, and a small sigh passed through her lips at the feeling of the pain slowly ebbing away. The memories was too much for Ellie to handle, and Isabella took over right away. It wasn't the ideal time either, because Ellie was supposed to be meeting a new nurse, or doctor today too.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 As she was about to start on another small line, her door opened and in walked one of the other nurses that's been there with Ellie the whole time. [b Ellie darling it's time to eat"] she said as she placed a tray down onto the table. Isabella turned around and narrowed her eyes lightly. [#E67E22 "You know I hate it when you call me Ellie. My name is Isabella"] she snapped. That's when the nurse say the blade and she sighed lightly. She pulled the gauze out of her pocket and walked over to the blue haired female.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "I'm sorry Isabella. I'm just so used to having Ellie around, that when you arrive it's a whole new ball game for me"] she said lightly as she wrapped Ellie's wrist with a bandage, keeping the gauze in place. [b "I wish you wouldn't harm yourself either. You are too pretty for that"] she said lightly, locking her eyes with the other's. Isabella rolled her eyes and looked at the tray and groaned lightly. [#E67E22 "When am I going to get the food I want?"] she nearly whined. The woman smiled and shook her head lightly.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "You know we can't make everyone what they want. It's the same thing all along the board"] she said. Isabella let out a huff and was gone. Ellie blinked a couple of times and shook her head. She then looked down at her wrist and let out a small, sad sigh. [#D7ACAC "I wish she wouldn't do that.. I'm getting tired of all of the scars"] she admitted. [b "Welcome back Ellie. Your new nurse, or doctor will be coming around today. Do you think you'll be able to keep the two at bay?"] she asked her.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "I can try, but I'm not going to make any promises"] she said as she walked over and picked up the bread on the tray. It wasn't the best, but it was better than nothing that's for sure. She sat on the chair and took a bit. As she chewed Danielle watched her. [b "You are more than welcome to go into the main hall today if you'd like. I saw a couple of your favorite books out on the tables"] she said hoping that would help a little bit. Ellie did seem to perk up a bit.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "I think I will. Thank you Danielle"] she said softly. She finished her breakfast and then got dressed for the day. She then made her way into the main hall, her arms wrapped around herself the whole time. She could feel Giselle stirring and knew she wanted out. She stopped where she was, closed her eyes, counted to ten and let the feeling pass. When she opened her eyes again, she was still herself. She walked over to one of the tables and sat down. Sure enough there were a couple books there.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Some were Stephen King, and the other's were romance novels. She wasn't interested in those at all. She reached for Thinner and opened to the first page. She could hear the other's whispering around her, but she tried to tune them out the best she could. She wanted to be back in her room, and she hoped this meeting went by quickly.]]

[b “Doctor… Help me...”]
Lukas’ eyes opened eyes groggily, before turning to glare at his alarm for rudely waking him up from yet another dream. [+blue “Such a shame, well todays a new day."] He muttered to himself as he sat up from his bed and checking his phone. With a slight frown he opened a text from one of the supervisors. [b “Dr. Blair, as a reminder you will be meeting with your new patient today. Please check in upon arrival to go over some forms."] Placing the phone back down he went to ready himself, however under his breath he muttered, [+blue “One time you forget to check a patient... One time. They swear like I didn’t meet him afterwards.”] However, he chuckled at the memory of when he had accidentally forgotten to meet with the higher ups to go over a patient’s files before meeting them. In his defense they were late, and he went in search of the patient but ended up meeting a different one.

Once he was dressed be left home and drove towards the facility. He was rather curious about his new charge. He was aware of the type of facility it was the variety of patients that it tended to care for. Whatever the reason he was excited to start the day on a good note with them. Upon reaching the facility he really eyed the building and whistled low, [+blue “You would think by the size of it they would at least make it look a bit nicer rather than a prison.”]. Once he was parked, he gathered his belongings and entered the building.

He glanced around checking the layout of the facility as he walked before he came to the nurse station, [+blue “Hello Darling, my name is Doctor Lukas Blaire and I’m looking for the supervisor so that I may go over the files of my patient and meet with the nurse who assists in her area.”] The nurse glanced up from her computer and pointed towards the stairs, [+pink “Yes sir, you’re going to walk up those stairs and make your way down the hall to the right. He should be in right now.”] With a small smile he followed her directions and knocked on the open door. [+red “Come in.”] A gruff voice called out to him. Entering the room, he saw a stout man sitting at a chair going through some files. Looking up he smiled at Lukas and held out his hand, [+red “Ah, Doctor Blair! Good of you to show up.”] Shuffling through some papers he pulled out a rather thick file and handed it over to him before continuing, [+red “This is your new patient. Her name is Ellie Thorne. Everything you need to know about her is in that file.”]

Lukas let out a soft scoff, [b ‘This is only what you guys are willing to learn about her at least or write down what you think is “wrong” with her without fully understanding her situation.’] He thought to himself before flipping through the file slowly. With a nod of his head, he placed her file into his bag before looking up at him. [+blue “Would she be ready to meet soon?”] He asked the director who nodded and said, [+red “Yeah, one of the nurses who was on the way here had seen her reading so you might want to start near our library.”] With a small nod he turned on his heels and walked out of the room.

He would occasionally greet some of the nurses or other doctors as he walked his way through the halls, glancing at some of the other patients. He smiled bitterly as he recalled his first few years as a doctor and how unprepared he first was to handle things. Although over the years he’s gained experience in that aspect along with just really getting to know his patients. [+blue “Now Ms. Throne, where could you be.”] He hummed to himself as he saw the sign leading towards the library. Upon entering his eyes fell upon a young female who was surrounded by a pile of books. With a gentle smile he approached warmly saying, [+blue “Hello. My name is Doctor Lukas Blair.”]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The female was slowly getting into the book when she heard someone approach her table. She thought it was one of the other patients, but then the sound of a man's voice speaking his name made her pause a little bit. She bit her lower lip lightly as she slowly looked up to the man that had spoken to her. She nodded lightly as she looked him up and down. She felt the other's slowly stirring inside of her mind, and she knew that Giselle wanted to speak, but she fought with all her might to keep them all at bay.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She took a small breath before finally speaking. [#D7ACAC "Hello to you as well Dr. Blair"] she said lightly. She didn't know what else to really say to the male. So this was her new doctor? Why in the hell did he have to be so handsome? She looked towards the book in her hands, and she gently folded the page corner down marking her place, before she shut the book and placed it in front of her. She put her hands into her lap as she started to play with her fingers. Isabella was lurking hardcore.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#E67E22 [i Ohhhh, he's yummy looking for sure. I'm sure Giselle would love to play with him.]] she whispered across Ellie's mind. Giselle let out a small string of French words before putting her own input in as well. [#9900cc [i He might be nice to look at, but I know he wouldn't ever be interested in Ellie at all. He's her doctor after all, and why would anyone want someone like her anyway?]] that last thought stung a little bit as she decided to put her own input in to shut the other two up.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC [i Both of you shut the fuck up. Let me control my body for the time being.. Please? Just because he's not much older than we are, doesn't mean shit. Nothing would come of it anyway. He would take one look at me on the streets and run the other way. So keep your thoughts to yourself until we are fully alone.]] she snapped. That seemed to shut them up for the time being. It was getting harder and harder to keep those two at bay, and it took a lot out of her.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She then took another breath and looked towards the male before her. [#D7ACAC "I take it you are my new doctor? I'm not feeling the best today, I would like to get this meeting over and done with as soon as possible. I do have to be in group later this afternoon as well, and I'm not supposed to miss it at all. Doesn't matter what kind of excuse I have, I'm trying to get the hell out of this place. The longer I fight against everyone, the longer I will be here"]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "So ask what you need to ask, do what you need to do, and then leave me in peace"] she said with a small icy tone in her voice. That was new. She leaned back into her chair, crossed her arms over her chest and eyed him up and down. That's when she felt someone new in her mind. Someone she didn't realize was there until now. The newest member in her head didn't say anything, just looked though Ellie's eyes taking everything in. Was that where the icy tone came from? It must have been. Ellie bit her tongue letting the silence hang between them.]]

Lukas smirked at the female’s tone as she spoke to him. It was interesting to say the least, he observed her as she continued her conversation with him. He’d be lying if he didn’t say she wasn’t pretty, very discreetly he observed her features and her expressions. As he observed her, he paused as he noticed a slight change in her features, it was very quick and barely noticeable but there was a change.

From his bag he pulled out a recorder as well as a notepad before he sat across from her. [+ Blue “Well Ms. Thorne we can begin so you can go about your afternoon. What would you like me to call you? Ms. Ellie, Ellie, or Ms. Thorne, these questions will also be applied later.”] He began by turning on the recording and sat back, [+blue “Well, tell me something about yourself that isn’t already on your file. I want to get to know you Ellie as a person because this will also help in the future.”]

He scribbled a few things here and there as he listened and then asked, [+blue “What is something you would like me to do for you that could better understand any transitions you might have, or if you have any triggers that you've noticed? Where it's words, actions, or they're just at random?"] He was curious about her. He was aware of her other guests that she hosted but he also wanted to get to know her and make sure that she wouldn't be lost among them or be pushed back by them.

[+Blue "The don't have you on any medications correct?"] Lukas asked with a tilt of his head, his pen paused slightly as he waited for her response then he continued, [+blue "Also by any chance do you forget what happens when you switch or are you fully aware? I also apologize in advance if some of these questions are hard or uncomfortable for you, we can answer them at a later time if it makes you uncomfortable."] He smiled gently in her direction before continuing his questions and jotting down at the notes.

After he was satisfied with some of his questions he asked, [+blue "What type of books do you like to read? Personally, I find myself invested into fictional adventure books. The Lord Of The Ring series was one of my favorites. The film was interesting, have you read them?"] He smiled then gestured to the book she had been reading before interrupting her, [+blue "Do you recommend this? Or any other books?"] He glanced at the other books on the table to see what they had offered to some of the residents while here.

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The whole thing was making her head spin. She could feel the other's stirring around in her mind, and she knew they wanted to be the one's to answer his questions, but she fought them back. When he asked what she wanted him to call her, it took her off guard a bit. [#D7ACAC "I'm fine with Ellie, or Eli. The other doctor's here don't call me by my first name, so that's kind of nice"] she said lightly. She wouldn't mind hearing him saying it more often either. [#9900cc [i It would be wonderful to hear him moaning your name wouldn't it?]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The thought scared her a bit. She sighed inwardly wishing that Giselle would just shut up for the time being. She wanted to take control for a change. That's when a new thought entered her mind. [#DDA0DD [i I know it would sound amazing coming from his lips when he's going down on you as well. Just think about that Ellie. His hands all over you, his lips, the way his eyes would look, looking up at you. It would be an amazing feeling for sure.]] The voice cooed at her.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 That was a whole new thought, and it sent a shiver down her spine. The newest voice seemed to trigger something in her as well, not just thoughts, but the sight of seeing him. She tore her eyes away from the male before her, her heart hammering inside of her chest. She bit her lip lightly trying to focus on what he was asking. There was so much going on, that she couldn't think straight, and she sure as hell didn't want the other's coming out to play either. It would be somewhat hard to tell who was who.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 That's when she moved onto his second question. What triggered the other's to come out? She looked up slowly towards him still biting her lip lightly. [#D7ACAC "Giselle is the one that's out more often than most. She's quite the flirt, so anyone speaking French will bring her out. Isabella is more of the emotional one. I've noticed when I'm under a lot of stress she will come out. That's where these fresh scars came from"] she said lightly as she held her wrists out for the male. They were bandaged so he couldn't really see anything more than that.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "Then just now I heard another voice inside of my head. Someone I don't know. She really liked the way you said my name at first when you asked what I would like to be called"] she said lightly. She then put her hands back into her lap. She had to tear her eyes away from the male, because she could feel the newest member stirring even more. She wanted to scream, but held back the best that she could. She was slowly losing interest in what he was asking her as well.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She shook her head no to his next question. [#D7ACAC "No I'm not on any special meds. I do have to take headache medication though when it gets to be too much, other than that I'm not on anything else"] she admitted. She might as well be straight forward with this male. She would be spending a lot of time with him, and she knew she couldn't hide anything from the male. She didn't want to either. She wanted nothing more than to just sit here and get to know him. Right now though, he was getting to know her.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "Sometimes I do forget what's going on around me. This morning when Isabella was out, I didn't realize what triggered her. I feel like she's the one I most likely forget what's going on with. I feel like Giselle wants me to remember everything, and Isabella doesn't want me to remember anything"] she admitted. It wasn't the first time either. Sometimes she wouldn't know what was going on with Giselle either. Isabella always had some sort of hold on her for sure. She sighed lightly as she looked up again slowly.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Lucas was finally asking about her favorite thing in the world, and she looked towards the small stack of books before her. [#D7ACAC "I love anything by Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and James Patterson. I love the Lord of the Ring's series as well. Harry Potter will forever be my go too when I'm really upset. As for suggestions, I would suggest reading Misery by Stephen King. Thinner is also an interesting read as well"] she said lightly. She could go on and on about her favorite books, but decided that it was time to shut up and keep silent. So that's what she did, letting everything the two had talked about hang between them.]]

Lukas merely smiled responding with, [+blue “Alright Ellie. You can call me Lukas if you’d like.” ] He continued to listen to her as she spook curious about the female before him but also wanted to be courteous of their time together.

Jotting a few things down on his paper he make bullet points. [+green ‘I wonder if Giselle would have a slight accent when she speaks. Isabella is someone we’d need to keep an eye on now wouldn’t we…’] he mused to himself as Ellie continued her explanation of the others.
[+blue “Another voice? This is interesting and someone we can eventually come back to when you’re ready.”]

With a bright smile he nodded his head enthusiastically, [+blue “I’ll keep that in mind. I also enjoyed the Harry Potter series growing up, but my all time would be The League and The Dark Hunter series. Highly recommend it if you’re interested. Speaking of books…”] reaching into his back he pulled out a simple journal and slid it across the table towards her. [+blue “One thing I’d like to ask if it’s possible. Do you think to get a better understanding of you and the other ladies, would you like do an exchange journal? I feel like this might be helpful. If there’s also something you’d like to ask me but don’t feel comfortable yet to ask face to face this will work too.”]

He quickly finished his notes then turned the recorder off and put it into his back, [+blue “Alright Ellie. We’re done for the day; I know you had other things to do so please feel free to enjoy yourself. Also, ladies have a good evening and try to open up more with Ellie so she can probably understand ya’ll a bit more.”] He smirked devilishly as he looked into her eyes, meaning that he wanted them to know yes he was going to try and speak with Ellie because that’s who he wanted to know but he was going to acknowledge them because he got the feeling he’d eventually come into contact with each of the women.

Standing he grabbed his bag then turned to her, [+blue “I’m going to speak with the director before I leave. If you need me at any time please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you do need me when I’m not here have the nurses page me or call. I want you to eventually trust me.”] He confessed to her before her turned on his heel and left the library in search of the director once again. As he walked Lukas thought to himself, [+green ‘ She’s a very interesting woman I’ll give her that. The other ladies I’m also interested in. I know that her disorder may never fully go away but there’s a possibility with some therapy we may be able to either calm the others down enough for Ellie to live a normal life and get out of this hellhole.’]

Walking back to the directors room he paused thinking to himself, [+green ‘ Might want to hold off on mentioning the newest member…] Knocking on the door he entered the room and saw the Director finish a phone call. With a heavy sigh the director leaned back and looked at him, [+red “Dr. Blaire! How was the first encounter with Ms. Thorne?” ]Lukas eyed the man before answering, [+blue “It went well, I’ll return tomorrow to speak with her once again. She’s a very interesting girl I must say.”] The director nodded before his phone began to ring once again cutting their conversation short. Internally rolling his eyes he excused himself and made his way down the facility till he was at the nurse station, [+blue “Hello Darlin’ my patient is Ms. Ellie Thorne. If she ever needs anything no matter what the time is I want you to call or page me.”] He leaned on the counter slightly and lowered his voice whispering to her, [+blue “If there’s anything that you may see treatment wise towards her let me know.”] He finished before pulling away, exiting the building he got into his car and let out a heavy sigh. [+Blue “Well, this should be fun.”]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The whole meeting got the other's going for sure. She honestly didn't know how she would feel about this new doctor. The other's though were a different story. When he handed her the journal she looked down at the plain cover, and nodded lightly. [#D7ACAC "I will for sure use it. I know the other's will as well"] she said in a soft voice. She then looked back up towards the man, and felt her heart flutter a bit inside of her chest. The way he locked his eyes with her's kind of scared her a bit.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Giselle rolled her eyes as she let out a small huff [#9900cc [i 'He doesn't scare me. If anything, I want to explore that man in more ways than one']] came the thought. Ellie felt a shudder down her spine. Was she really thinking the same thing right then? She was just glad he wasn't running away like the other's. Maybe now she would be able to get the treatment she needed. She let out a small sigh when she was alone once more. She looked down at the journal before her. Would she ever use it?]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She knew the other's would enjoy writing in it, so maybe she could get some use of it. He didn't say when he would need the journal back, so maybe she could keep it hidden away for a couple of day's and write in it when she felt the need too. She was also kind of surprised when he had told her, that if she ever needed him to have the nurse's page him. She found a pen and opened it to the first page. She bit her lip lightly debating on writing her feelings down right then and there.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She shrugged a bit as she put the date on the top of the page, and then slowly started to write. [#D7ACAC [i I met my new doctor today, and he seems to be a pretty good guy. Not sure how I really feel about him right way. The other's though seemed to really get riled up with him. Giselle is going to be the death of me I know it. Isabella on the other hand didn't like his that much, and then there was a third one while he was here.]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC [i I never heard her voice before, but she seems to be more sexual than the other's. I'm not going to lie, I kind of liked it when she was out. I'm not saying I'm attracted to my doctor, because that would be wrong on so many level's. I'll have to think of a name for this one, but I'll figure it out sooner or later. I know it's not much, and I know the other's would want to write in this journal sooner or later as well. For now this is Ellie Thorne.]] She then signed her name and shut the book.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 It was strange having something she could write in. She wondered if she would be able to decorate the journal the way she wanted. She bit the inside of her cheek lightly as she placed the pen in the spiral's on the journal and stood. She was needing to get to group. She held the journal to her chest as she made her way out of the library, and towards another room of the building. Her mind was on Lukas the whole time. What was it about him that seemed so different?]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Sooner or later time would tell, and she would be able to really figure everything out. She just hoped that he would be able to help her the way she needed. She took her seat, placed the journal in her lap, and tuned out the voice's of the other's around her.]]

When Lukas returned home he went into his office and sat in his chair with a soft sigh, [+blue “Well, this should be interesting. She’s certainly someone I can see myself assisting. I hope that with the journal they’ll be able to use it to hopefully come to some sort of understanding with one another and could make their relationship better.”] He ran his hand through his hair and pulled out his papers and laid them across his table. Reaching into his desk he pulled out a sketch book and flipped to an empty page.

Leaning over the book he played the tape recorder and began to draw the young woman he had interviewed. He drew her the way he honestly saw her then began to draw shadowed figures behind her. [+blue “Well ladies, the more I learn about you the more your features will come in… There’s a reason you guys are with Ellie, but the question is why?”] Next to the drawing he jotted down important notes about their session. It was clear that there was going to be times where he would meet with Giselle and with Isabella. This new persona is interesting to say the least but these interactions will be necessary and important. Once he was finished with his short task he took it upon himself to write some follow up questions or thinks of different senarios to bring up with Ellie to get a better understanding of her.

Lukas walked to the kitchen absentmindedly, [+blue “She said there was a new voice, I wonder why she’s come out so suddenly. Curiouser and curiouser.”] he mused before prepping for his dinner and tomorrows lunch. He figured he might as well stay longer to observer her daily activities. After their session he figured he’d follow at a distance to see if there were personality shifts, or if there were any drastic changes to others. He figured it would also give him a chance to observe the other females hoping to get at least some form of reaction or response. Especially the new character. Whether it’s to get their own “life” stories to before they might have joined Ellie.

When Lukas was finished he glanced at the time before doing his nightly routine. It didn’t take him long to fall asleep. The next morning he gathered his things quickly, along with the sketch book from the night before. He figured he'd ask Ellie if she ever had a face to put with the voices she heard so she could potentially "See" who share her space.

Once reaching the facility he walked towards the nurses station, [+blue "Hello dear, I'm here for another session with Ms. Ellie Thorne. If you're able to page her nurse to notify her of my arrival that would be perfect."] With a smile on his face he leaned against the counter. The nurse merely nodded her head pagin one of the nurses along with turning to the radio and pushing to speak towards the nurse who responded within minutes. With a smile in return she replied with, [+Pink "She'll be right now."]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 That night wasn't really anything special. She didn't really do anytihng to take her mind off of her new Dr either. She was kind of curious about him. The other's were really curious about him too. Giselle wanted nothing more than to sit there and flirt with the male, while Isabella wanted to hide away and not let the man get to know her. The newest voice whom she decided to call Cosette was telling her so many different things. Things she never dreamed she would ever get to live out. The way a man is supposed to touch her and so forth.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 When she had finally gotten some sleep, she felt a bit sluggish when her nurse came to wake her up. [b "Good morning Ellie. How did you sleep my dear?"] she asked her. Ellie let out a small moan and rolled onto her side. She pulled the pillow over her head. [#D7ACAC "I didn't sleep long enough. What are you doing here so early anyway?"] she asked, a small hint of a whine in her voice. [b "Dr. Blair is downstairs waiting for you"] was all she said. The other's seemed to perk up right away.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "Must he come at such an early hour though?"] she asked the woman. [b "Honey, people have lives too. So stop whining, and get a move on"] the other said. Ellie let out a small huff of breath as she slipped out of bed. She managed to get dressed, took her pills, and was finally ready to go. She grabbed the journal and tucked it between her arms and chest. She followed the nurse down the hallway, and into one of the rooms off the hall. [b "He will be right in darling"] she said.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Ellie was able to be alone for a moment. She had dressed in nothing but a pair of sweats, and an over sized sweater. She was still really tired, since Cosette had been keeping her up late into the night. She had heard things, that she shouldn't have. She knew that the other's were wanting nothing more than to get to know Lukas, and see what made him tick. What turned him on, and how quickly they could get him to take her. Ellie shuddered at the thought. She didn't want to think that way, period.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She knew it wasn't her fault, it was the other's in head. She placed the journal onto the table top before her, and put her head into her hands. The other's were there, she could feel them. She just didn't know if they would let her take control today or not. She started rubbing her temples as she heard Cosette's soft purr in her head. [#DDA0DD [i He's going to be in here any moment. Why don't you ask him to rub your temples for you? That way you and I will be able to feel his skin.]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC [i I don't want that happening. If all of you would shut the fuck up, and leave me alone. Or fucking leave all together I'll be perfectly fine, and I wouldn't be in this hell hole.]] She thought back at the woman. She heard Cosette click her tongue lightly. [#DDA0DD [i Honey, you are here because you need to be here. Maybe Dr. Sexy will be able to help with that.]] The other cooed. Ellie let out a small huff of breath once more, and tried to tune the other out.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 It was getting harder and harder to do just that. She didn't know if one of the other's would fully take her body over. That's one thing that really scared her. Maybe that's something she could ask the male when he did arrive. That's when the door opened and she looked up to meet his eyes. Her heart skipped a beat lightly seeing him. Was that her reaction or someone else's? Whatever it was, it scared her even more. [#D7ACAC "Good morning Dr. Blair"] she said lightly. Her head was still hurting, but she would deal with that later.]]

Lukas walked into the room with a playful smirk, [+blue “ Good morning to you as well. And such a fine morning it is! And because it’s such a good morning I’ve decided we should talk a walk along the courtyard and have our session outside. Figured a little bit of fresh air might do you some good.”] It was a reasonably good day today and he figured it would do her well. Get her mind out of things.

Plus if one of the nurses tried to stop him it wouldn’t matter since he was the doctor and he wanted his patient out of the stuffy area.

He held out his arm out towards her like any gentleman would and asked [+blue “Shall we Ellie?”] It was a curious thing to him that she alone shared a body with others with very distinct and dominant personalities. [+green Were they protective of her? Why is Isabella the one who is more ‘aggressive’ since in most cases the alters would want to keep the host body safe. This third voice will need to make an appearance soon too, so I’ll need to document that as well.’] As he mused to himself he took further note of the girl.

He wanted to get to the bottom of each personas characteristics along with their personalities. He eventually wanted to make sure that Ellie would have full control of herself and only allow them to come out in certain situation or less frequently to where she can live her life.

Pausing he turned to her with a seriousness in his voice when he spoke to her, [+blue “Ellie, how often do you switch with them? Was there any past trauma that could have affected them to awake and be a part of you? The reason I’m asking is because some people learn to trust by sharing a secret. I believe, Ellie, that risk is the most important four-letter word in our vocabulary. If you do not risk sharing what is inside, everything just gets packed up tight and becomes too heavy to carry around.”] honestly the way he had worded that made him cringe, he felt bad for being a little too forward with his response but at the same time he wanted to let her know that he wanted to help and he wasn’t going anywhere.
He paused near an old oak tree along the grounds and featured to the seat before them, [+blue “Please sit. I would also like to apologize if anything that I’ve asked triggers you in any way. I don’t want to rush you or anything, but I do want to ask so that when you’re ready. I would like to know and see where I can go from there along with how well can we work together to figure them out, see how we can help them, and hopefully clear you to leave this place. In all honesty I get the feeling you don’t want to be here but rather be somewhere else.”] The more he spoke he realized apart from being her doctors she was pretty easy to talk to, taking into account the short conversations that they’ve shared. He figured she’d share more but also she that she’s capable for many things.

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The woman was slightly surprised when he said he was taking her outside. The other doctor's she had didn't do that with her. They pretty much kept her in the rooms. When he offered her his arm, she took it. Her heart skipped a beat just then and she had to look down as they walked. This was a turn of event's and she didn't know how to really handle it. Why was she so nervous? She was around people all of the time, but not like this. She could feel the other's stirring a bit more at the contact.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 While they were walking, he asked what trigger's them. She nearly stopped dead in her tracks, but she didn't. She waited until they were outside. She moved over to the tree and ignored the seat he offered her. She placed herself down onto the grass, and ran her fingers through the blades of grass. She let his words hang in the air a moment and shook her head. [#D7ACAC "You don't have to apologize for anything Dr. I would rather you ask the tough questions"] she admitted. She just hoped the other's wouldn't answer for her.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She didn't know if she should start off with how each one came to be. But she might as well. She looked up towards the male, and seeing him in the light made her breath catch in her throat. The other's were right, he was nice to look at. She shoved that thought aside as she bit her lower lip lightly. She then took a breath and started to speak. [#D7ACAC "Well.. I feel like I should start off with one at a time.. It'll be too much to talk about all of them at once"]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "When I was younger, I had first noticed Isabella when I was alone with my dad. He would do things to me, he would touch me in places that no parent should ever tough their child. At the same time he was pretty much grooming me. That's what some of the other doctor's I've had told me. I don't know if it's true or not, but at one point he did rape me when I was sixteen. That was when Isabella took over. I shut down, and she came out. My momma didn't even realize I was different.."]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "No one really noticed. Isabella had been out the longest than the other's. She.. She does cut because I can't do it myself. That's where the newest scars came from"] she said as she turned her arms over to show the male the newest scars on her arms. She could tell that Isabella was getting more and more upset, but didn't say anything. Ellie on the other hand, wanted to run away and just hide. She didn't want to talk about this, it was hard, but at least someone else knew what her father had done.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "When I was eighteen was when I had been beaten to the point of death. I was so depressed, so upset, I hated myself. I ended up letting Isabella back out, I don't know how I did but I did. She had cut so deeply that when my dad walked in, he saw what I was doing and he started yelling at me. Told me that I was a horrible child, I wouldn't amount to anything, and that I pretty much begged him to do what he did to me"] she stopped as she felt tears sting her eyes.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She wrapped her arms around her legs and drew them to her chest. She was slowly losing control, but fought even harder to finish. [#D7ACAC "He made me feel like I was a horrible person. No matter how many times I showered, I couldn't get the feeling of his hands off of me. His smell, nothing.. I just shut off for the longest time, no one really noticed the personality change. They thought I was just depressed, and treated it that way"] she said her voice cracking. She then lowered her head to her knees.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She didn't know if he would ask her anything else, and if he did, she had a feeling it would be Isabella answering now instead of her. At least for the time being she got the first part out of the way. She kept her arms wrapped around her legs, her head resting against her knees, letting the tears fall silently.]]

[size14 Lukas’ heart shattered at her words yet a part of him became angry. Angry for the short hand that she had received in her life along with what had to be done to deal with it.

He slowly lowered himself to her eye level and stared into her face gently brushing her hair, [+blue “I’m truly sorry you had to go through an experience such as that. I can see now how she fits in. And what he did is a sorry ass excuse for a man and for a father…”] He hesitantly reached forward to wipe her tears before continuing, [+blue “I do want to thank you. Thank you for willing to trust me and share what you’ve been through. Also Isabella, I want to thank you as well. I’m sure no one has really told you but even if it wasn’t the correct way to probably have done things to Ellie, you still saved her. Each of you ladies had a part to play in her life.”]

He had to admit, if her time with him helped then he would make arrangements for her to never return there. As her doctor her could be able make him pay for the things he did to her yet lol like she be okay with that.

He hesitated but gently wrapped a comforting arm around her shoulders before continuing, [+Blue “Let me just say this now. You’re not a horrible person. Hell, even though we’ve just met I get the feeling you’re an amazing person. You just haven’t had the opportunity to grow in the way you need to. And then not getting the help you nee…”] he trailed off with a shake of his head then continued.

[+blue “Alright Darlin’, here’s the thing. From here on out, know that I am going to be on your side. And ladies, you’re also going to need to work with me. I’m not going to push you away but we need a system. One that will let us work together and keep Ellie safe but. However, I also want to make sure that she also has the ability and the choose to have control of her life.”] he figured that by speaking directly to them he would eventually get them to see that he does acknowledge their presence and that they’re a main part in her life.

He figured the assistance he could give her could better for her, unlike the assistance he had in the past but that was neither here nor there for him to bring up unless asked. Reaching into his pocket he then pulled out a small bag of tissues handing it her.

Leaning back against the tree he continues, [+blue “You’ve shared a bit about your past, if you’re ever curious about mine you’re more then welcome to ask.”] he paused for a moment, that was a little unprofessional of him to offer but at the same time, he did want her to trust him. Get to know him. He used his free hand to run his fingers through his hair and sighed patiently.

He then turned to her again with a gentle smile [+blue “You know though… I’m glad I got to meet you. Despite the situation at hand.”]

As she had shared memories of his past crept in the back of his mind, things he had once suppressed but his guess was that he had a trigger from their conversation. How interesting life was that it would bring the two together.]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Ellie was slowly starting to kick herself for sharing as much as she had. She felt weak, and she didn't like it. She didn't like people seeing this side of her, but Lukas was different. He wasn't judging her, he wasn't running away from her. Hell he was being really gentle with her. When he was at her eye level, and brushing the tears away she wanted to lean into his touch just then. She had to fight the urge. This time it wasn't Giselle, or the other's but her own feelings. That was a first for her in the least.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Having a man touching her in such a gentle way, made her want to have it happen again. [#9900cc [i Isn't that an amazing feeling child? Being touched like that. Not having a man hitting you for once, but touching you in such a gentle manner. It's something you could get used too.]] Giselle cooed across her mind. She had to admit, Giselle was right. [#D7ACAC [i It is strange though.. Not having all of you here..]] She thought back. It was kind of nice to be in her own head space for a change.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She knew it wasn't going to work out that way for long though. When Lukas did thank everyone for being there when they were, made her heart skip a beat, and that's when Isabella came to life. [#E67E22 "Honestly it was the best way to keep everything in balance. The feelings, the tears, the fear she's dealt with, it's not always good. Even while being locked up here, the pain does get to be too much, that's why I've left new scars on her perfect skin"] she said with a small country accent.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Ellie wanted to run away just then. She wanted to strangle Isabella for being so blunt, and bold with the male. That's Giselle spoke up as well. [#9900cc "You also need to understand, that she's not always wanting to be in control either. That's why there's three of us now. There used to be Isabella and myself, and that was it. Now we have the new comer. So you might as well sit back, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride"] she cooed. Ellie shivered a bit when Giselle went back to her own corner. Cosette was lurking, and Ellie knew it.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She was kind of surprised that Cosette hasn't said anything. She was lucky enough to have gotten the name as well. She knew what Lukas was saying, but she didn't know if she wanted to fully be in control. She didn't want to be locked up in this place either. She wanted to be out in the world. She slowly lifted her eyes to meet his, before she was finally able to speak herself. [#D7ACAC "Do you really think I could get control of my life? I could finally be out of this hell I've been living in?"] she asked.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She knew she sounded like she was begging, and in a way she was. She wanted to break out of this hell. She wanted to piece herself together, wanted to live in the real world for a change. She knew it might not happen for a long while, but she was going to hold out hope. She wasn't gonna lie, she wanted his touch again. She wasn't going to admit it to herself, but she had enjoyed that simple touch, more than she should have.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Her eyes then turned to the windows and there was a nurse coming to the door. She walked out of the building with a cup in hand. Ellie knew what time it was, and she shook her head lightly. [#D7ACAC "Please no.."] she said when the nurse came over. [b "You need too Ellie. It's that time anyway"] the other said. Ellie shook her head once more, and pulled her knees closer to her chest. [#D7ACAC "I don't like how these pills make me sleepy.."] she said her voice cracking a bit. [b "You need too sweetheart, it'll help you"] the other said.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Ellie sighed as she sat there, the nurse looking down at her. She wanted to run just then. She wanted to hide, and she wanted it all to end just then. She hoped that Lukas would step in and help her out. She didn't want the pills, she didn't want to feel tired, and feel like she wasn't in control of her body. She wasn't in control of her own mind, but when she took the pills, she felt even more lost and confused.]]

[size14 Lukas arched a brow curiously as he heard the change in her voice as she spoke. It was good to hear them speak which was good but it also intrigued him when they shared a bit about the newcomer as well, even though Ellie had shared it prior. He paused while listening to Isabella before asking, [+blue “Do you think it there would be a better alternative for her and these emotions? Rather than using her skin? At least for now you can make use of the journal or I can give you all your own.”] He was curious, even if this was a small start this could very well a positive sign for Ellie if this were to occur. In the least it would stop the bleeding and the new scars.

He chuckled gently at the words Giselle spoke but was up for the challenge and this new adventure he’d be starting with the young woman in front of him. [+blue Don’t worry dearies; I’ll be here for as long as you all need me. And this goes for all of you, but you especially Ellie.”] He said the last part directly towards her. He wasn't going to lie, she was very pretty, and he was honestly extremely please when she trusted him a bit to share her experience. Even if it wasn't a good one. However, despite that he wanted to continue to work with them and see how he could help everyone to eventually come to an agreement.

When he heard her voice her question, he gently touched her head and nodded his own, [+blue “Yes, you’ll be out of here I promise you that. You might not be able to fully get rid of the others, but it won’t be quick changes like before. Plus, we’ll work together to make it so that only when you are ready you can allow them to surface. Would that be something you’d like?”] He knew this was something anyone would want, and even if she wasn’t ready this part of her life would come faster, and it would be easier to live the way she wants along with pursuing her own goals and dreams.

He frowned at the tone Ellie gave off when she saw the nurse approach her holding out his hands he told the nurse, [+blue “Let me see her medications… Who prescribed these?”] he asked with slight annoyance before glaring at the nurse, [+blue “Any medication containing Lithobid, Depakote, lamictal, Tegretol or Carbatrol I don’t want given to my patient. She won’t be needing the medications for a while, however, if she begins withdrawals send her my way or page me but as of now these medications will be suspended. Does no one look at the potential side effects that this could cause to her?”] Those pills alone could've lead to a variety of side effects and without fully knowing what her regular health was like this eventually could've hurt her.

He bit out the last bit rather angrily at the nurse. He knew it wasn’t her fault but damn, for the number of pills they needed to give her wasn’t going to need to be that many. He preferred working without the medications since once she was out of here, she might not have access to them anymore or the fact was that he didn’t want her relying on the medications when he’d be working with her one on one to overcome her fears and anxieties.]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Ellie knew that the other's would enjoy writing everything out, and she wondered if it would be wise to give each of them a journal too. She didn't want to keep track of so many different books. She would think about it, and then let the male know. When the nurse came out, and he pretty much stopped her, the nurse shook her head lightly. [b "Her previous doctor was the one who said to give her these. That it would help her in the long run, I'm sorry Dr. Blair, but I was only doing what I was told"]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "I didn't think about what damage it could have caused. Like I said, I was only doing what I had been told"] she said as she took the cup with the medication in it, and held it against her chest. She looked like a scared little girl, and her eyes darted to Ellie, and Ellie shrugged a bit. She was glad she didn't have to take them. [b "If you'd like I can get you the name of her old doctor, and you can bring it up with him"] she stammered out.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Listening to the woman talking about her old doctor made Ellie's skin crawl. The way he looked at her, the way he touched her without her permission. She wrapped her arms around herself and shut everything out for the moment. She seemed to curl up on herself, and she wanted to scream. She didn't like thinking about the male. She looked up at Lukas and the nurse before her. [#D7ACAC "Please.. Don't let him near me again.. Not after what he did.."] she breathed out. She was scared, and the man's words rang in her mind once more.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "I can't go back to the padded room.. It drove me insane, and I don't want him touching me again"] she sobbed out. That's when the tears came, and she wanted to run and hide. She wanted to be back in her safe place. That's when Giselle came out once more. [#9900cc "Can't you tell this poor woman has dealt with enough?! This is why the other's and myself are here! You assholes don't know what the fuck you are doing"] she snapped. Ellie didn't care if her words stung either. She let Giselle take over fully.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#9900cc "Doping her up like this, letting that [i monster] near her, touch her in places that no so called [i Doctor] should be touching. Let alone a male! Can't you see how scared this woman is? She doesn't even want to be here, and yet everyone she's trusted has given up on her. Take us back to our room, and leave us alone"] Giselle screamed. Then Ellie was back in control of her own body, and she was sobbing once more. The nurse was shocked at the news of what happened, and her eyes went to Lukas.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Ellie on the other hand was shaking, and she reached up and wiped the tears away. [#D7ACAC "I'm sorry.."] she breathed out. She slowly pushed herself to her feet and leaned against the tree trunk. She stood there on shaking legs, trying to escape the harsh reality of what happened. She had been threatened to never speak about what that monster had done to her, and now that Giselle spilled the beans, she knew a whole new can of worms had been opened. She wrapped her arms around herself as she looked away from the other two.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "I want to go back to my room please.."] she said softly. She had enough for one day, and she felt like she was going to be sick. Her stomach was rolling, her head was pounding, and she didn't want to talk about what Giselle said. She knew she would have too sooner or later, but right now she wanted to be left alone.]]

[size14 Lukas arched his brown at both the women before him then turned to the nurse, [+blue “Yes. Get me his name and number immediately.”] He bit out the words as he listened to Ellie’s plea. Then stopped and repeated her word in a whisper of shocked anger. [+blue “What he did?”] He froze in place as he listened to her explain what the other man had done to her. She had shared prior what her father had done and now this doctor? Has she ever encountered someone who didn’t try to force their hands on her or try and break her in any way?

Listening to Isabella’s words made him glance towards the nurse, [+blue “Why in the world was she even in that padded room? She’s not insane, and if she was put there involuntary you guys are running a fucked up institution. Only time a patient should be there would really be if they’re continuously hurting themselves or constantly out of hand to the point they’re attacking nurses, doctors, or other patients.”] He voiced out his frustration, he knew it wasn’t technically the nurse’s fault since she was the one who was reporting back to him and did what she was told by her higher ups. However, be that as it may he knew that the institution was messed up. For letting their own doctors put any form of hand on their patient and in that hell of a room? Fuck that. He was going to make a change in this place and for her whether they wanted to admit it or not.

He sighed gently and went to her holding his arm out to her, [+blue “I’ll walk you to your room Ms. Ellie. We’re done with today’s session.”] He leaned closer to her to whisper into her ear, [+blue “Never apologize for crying. Crying is a form of therapy. And I don’t want you to ever apologize for speaking up. I wanted you to trust me and something will be done for you.”] He pulled back and gave her a genuine smile, gently brushing his fingers against her hair before returning into the facility and making sure she got to her room. [+blue “I’ll come again soon. We’ll cancel tomorrow’s meeting unless you’d like for us to meet?”] Depending on her answer it would give him some time to make a few calls and get some paperwork in order if he were to start right away.

Once he got her response he gave her a nod of acknowledgment, [+blue “Have a good evening, Darlin’.”] He called out before turning on his heels and walking towards the director’s office. He opened the door rather angrily, [+blue “I want all the files that you have on Ellie Thorne. I want the prescriptions, the previous doctors, and any other forms of documents that weren’t in the file you had given me before. Also, don’t bother trying to argue with me or you’ll end up like the director at St. Augustine’s Asylum.”] Lukas leaned against the doorframe glaring slyly at the director knowing full well that many knew what happened to the previous director, and how he was killed by the man in front of him. A simple call to a certain group back from Scotland, a few papers here and there showing proof of what the previous director was doing to the courts and the directors board and boom, an easy won case of the person getting their licenses revoked and fired from the institute along with an easy murder afterwards. He had to admit it was fun bringing down well known people, especially in the medical field without getting caught by the police. And even if he was ever caught, they couldn’t touch him.

Seeing as how he had garnished a well-known reputation among many doctors, especially the underground kind as well he knew that when it came to his patients, he’d stop at nothing to protect them and get them out of the institute or letting his patients leave being able to live a normal life. And that’s what he intended to do for his newest patient. Reaching into his pocked he pulled out a phone and typed a quick text to one of his collogues and smirked, [+blue “I’d hurry up there director, or things will get rather rough for you.”]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The nurse was kind of shocked at the tone of the other's voice. [b "I don't know much about her other doctor to be honest with you. I just know that he wasn't that good of a person, and it took a while to get someone else to take his place. I only know his name, which is Elijah McDaniel's. Other than that I don't know anything else"] she said as she looked between him and Ellie. She was kind of shocked at the things unraveling before her. Ellie on the other hand was drawing into herself even more.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She wanted to be back in her room, closed off from the rest of the world. She felt like she had done something wrong, but yet the other's were screaming inside of her head that she had done everything perfectly. They finally had someone to look out for her! That's when Cosette's voice sounded in her head. [#DDA0DD [i There's still a lot you don't know about me Princess, but I will be right here to protect you like the other's. This Lukas guy seems legit as well, and not gonna lie good looking as well.]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#DDA0DD [i I will do everything I can along with the other's to protect you, and I promise you this, we won't come out as much unless you really need us too. I know that Giselle is kind of the leader of the pack, but right now it's me. You are safe now Ellie, and everything should be able to fall into place for you finally.]] Cosette cooed. That seemed to calm Ellie's nerves a bit more. She was still shaking a little bit about what she had done, but she knew that Cosette was right.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She was all of a sudden pulled back into the real world and Lukas was offering her his arm, and the nurse wasn't anywhere to be seen. Then she heard his voice in her ear, and she shivered lightly. She nodded a little bit still feeling horrible. [#D7ACAC "I don't normally cry in front of other's, and I feel like a total idiot"] she said in a small voice. She knew she shouldn't, but she did. She bit her lip lightly as she let him lead her back to her room. At first she thought she was going to the padded room.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Her heart seemed to race, but then she saw that her room was right in front of her. She looked towards the male, and she felt her heart go out to him. Did she want to meet with him tomorrow? Or did she want a day to herself? She stood there a moment longer before she finally spoke. [#D7ACAC "I'm okay with meeting tomorrow.. I think I want to know what you have planned for everything now.."] she said lightly. She didn't know if he heard the last part, because he was gone.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She walked over to her bed, sat on the edge and put her head into her hands. She felt like she was a little girl once more. She trusted the male, and she wanted to know everything going on in his head. She also wanted to tell him what Cosette had told her too. She would have to wait until tomorrow. She curled up on her bed, pulled the teddy bear against her chest, and let the tears fall once more. She would write in her journal later. Right now she needed to cry, and that's just what she did.]]

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He turned to her and smiled gently,[+blue “It’s okay, crying is good for the soul. At least in my opinion it’s a good way to come to terms with the past and our emotions. So never apologize for crying. You wanna cry, I’ll bring you tissues next time.”] he responded looking down at her, she was in face very pretty, even when she expressed herself it was clear that she was very expressive he just wished he could see a variety of her emotions. When he left he couldn’t help but smile to himself. This was going to be an interesting new adventure with her and he being the adventurous one was ready to see where this new bond will go
He merely stood in the doorway with his arms crossed eyeing the man [+blue “I’d hurry with those files if I were you. It’s one thing to make me wait. However, when it comes to my patients and it’s something I need, you should know I’m not as patient.”] Lukas glanced down at his nails as if there was just something there that bothered him. The man before him huffed but slowly began pulling out each file and thing he demanded. He knew better than to respond back to the man before him.

The man before him was such an amazing Doctor, any hospital or asylum would kill to have him… although he wasn’t sure if they were aware of the dangers and baggage they would be in if he had to work there. He bit the inside of his cheek already planning the what ifs of this whole situation then frowned at the last file. It was the thickest out of all them but he turned placing it on the stack. [+green “Everything is here. Let me know if there’s anything else you’re going to need.”] he muttered pushing the field across the desk.

Stepping forward Lukas grabbed them quickly then turned looking over his shoulder responding with a simple,[+blue “Thank you.”] before walking towards the exit of the building. Before he reached the doors he stopped and reached back into his back for pen and paper. On it he wrote to Ellie:

[+green ‘ Dear Ellie,
Everything that you’ve shared with me will be kept by me if that’s what you wish for now. However, I’ll be looking into Dr. As a fellow doctor I Don’t condone what he’s done to you and possibly others. He will be taken care of this I promise you. Ladies, take care of her and keep her safe until I return from a quick doctors meeting. I will most likely be gone for three days. You are not to take any medication during this time. If you’re having withdrawals start the journal, I know it’ll be hard but try to think of something else.
-Dr. Lukas]

Once he finished his note he folded it then handed it to a passing nurse, [+blue “This is to be given to Ms. Thorne. No one is to open it but her, have a good evening.”] He muttered to her before turning away and walking out the door. He sighed and made it to the car where he began his drive home. Halfway he called the number, [+blue “Oi, Dija get the information I needed?”] he asked the minute someone answered the phone, the voice on the other line responded with a chuckle, [+Purple “Of course Boss. And let’s just say knowing you and yer idjit personality, this guys gonna regret crossing you. Although, ye sure ye don’t wanna use the team yet?”] Lukas gave pause to the question before chuckling, [+blue “Honestly O’Connell, not yet. Let me take care of the physical portion and when I need the group I’ll message Mallory. For now, call Isaiah to get me more of this files.”] there was a pause before O’Connell continued [+purple “ What did the doctor even do to get this amount of your anger?”] Lukas frowned then replied, [+Blue “He crossed the line with my patient but there’s probably more to this that I can’t share with you but need your trust on this.”] with a quick confirmation on the other end he hung up quickly and made his way home ready to prepare for tomorrows session.]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 As the woman let the tears fall, there was a knock on her door and one of the nurses entered. [b "This is from Dr. Lukas. He said that you were the only one to open this, and read it. I'm sorry for whatever's happened to you, and that's angered the man. He seems to really care about you"] she said as she handed the letter to Ellie. Ellie took the letter and thanked her. She waited until the nurse was gone before opening the letter. Her eyes scanned over the page and her heart skipped a beat.]]


[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She'd never really dealt with something like this before, no one has ever been this kind to her either. She knew that Lukas was doing everything in his power to keep her safe, and to make sure she got the care she needed. She couldn't thank him enough. She bit her lip lightly as she found her journal and opened it to a fresh page. She bit her lower lip as she thought about what she wanted to write. There was so much running around in her mind, that she didn't really know where to start.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She sighed inwardly as she put the pen to the page and started to write. [#D7ACAC [i I don't know what to really put here. I'm not good at saying what I feel, or what I'm thinking. I guess that's what this journal is meant for anyway. Everything's happened so fast that I don't know what to really think about it. Lukas has been so gentle with me, and doesn't care about the other's living inside of me. He's willing to get to know them as well. Maybe it's a good thing, maybe it's not...]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC [i I don't really know why he was so upset before he left, but I wonder if it has to do with this place I've been locked up in. My old doctor's. He's told me not to take anymore medication, and I don't know how well my body will be able to handle that. I'm at a loss and I don't know what to do. I hate being alone, and I don't like being alone with my thoughts. I just.. I don't know.. I want to get out of here, I want to live a normal life..]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC [i I don't know how much more I can handle before I end up losing it, and doing something I will end up regretting.. I guess that's enough for now.. Just have to wait for Lukas to come back, which I don't know when that'll be.. Hopefully it'll be soon.. Ellie.]] She read the entry a couple of times, and thought about ripping the pages out, but knew better than that. She sighed as she shut the journal, changed into her pajama's, and crawled under the blankets. She pulled the blanket over her head, curled up into a ball and let the tears fall once more.]]

[size12 Once he made  it home, it had only been a matter of time before Lukas had what he needed to help Ellie. He sat in his office, glass in hand as he read through each of the files and medications prescribed to his patient. The growing annoyance and anger grew as he continued until he closed the files and sipped at his drink. [+blue “Oh Ellie.. I’m going to make sure you’re free and help you as best as I can.”]. Grabbing his pen he jotted down a few notes on a separate piece of paper, scratching out a few things here and there before he stood and reviewed the papers before him. [+blue "Alrighty, time to put this man away and make him lose everything~"] He hummed aloud before making his way into his bedroom to prepare for the night. Once he showered and was in bed he stared at the ceiling, he couldn't help but think about Ellie. He was slightly torn with his feelings as a medical professional and as a man. Yes he hadn't spent that long with her, however, she had shared with him something she hadn't shared with anyone, and if she did have to share she would've reacted the way she did with him. The medical part of him knew he had no reason to get his personal feelings involved. Or getting this deeply involved with her. Maybe doing some background work on her files yes, but doing what he was going to do? No.
 
Then there was his internal feelings for her. He shook his head and though, 'She's my patient, nothing more would come of that…' He told himself, yet somewhere deep down he wished that wasn't true. He was interested in her, she was beautiful. However, he did want to make sure she was okay emotionally first and probably not his patient if he were ever to try anything with her. That made him chuckle though. He turned and rested his face into the pillows. "And what will we do about the other ladies?" he asked himself. Lukas already had an idea of what to do with him, yet he wanted to make sure they were fine just as well. Especially the newest addition that was noticed earlier. He closed his eyes and let sleep take him. 
 
The next morning he awoke and got ready to go visit Ellie. He gathered everything from his desk, organizing them into his backseat. He also grabbed a book from his bookshelf and an extra sketch  book and paint he had in his drawer. Throwing his bag into the backseat he got into the car and made his way over. Upon arrival he met with the nurse and began his meeting with his patient.
 
<Time skip a few months(6-8) later>
 
Lukas entered the doors looking for his favorite patient, even if she was his main one at this point in time. He had to admit he was pleased that they had grown closer throughout the months. He was also pleased that as the time passed the situation with her previous doctor was being investigated and almost settled. However, made it to his office, an area which started some of their sessions before they went for a walk around the grounds or anywhere Ellie chose. He sat in his chair and prepared a new tea he recently acquired and waited. The other females that often came with Ellie were starting to grow on him, at least the ones he was slowly getting to know by what they told him.]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The last eight months of her life had been a total whirlwind. Lukas had been able to get her old doctor canned, and he was doing everything in his power to get her out of where she was. There had been times she would think about the male, and wonder what it would be like running her fingers through his hair. That's when Giselle would come out and speak with her. Like right now the two were talking back and forth as she got ready for their session. [#9900cc [i You need to get laid as soon as you get out.]]]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#9900cc [i I have seen the way he looks at you as well. He's thinking the same thing. Well maybe not falling into bed together, but he thinks about you.]] The woman cooed. Ellie was silently questioning that. She didn't know if she should try and let herself open up even more. She was curious about being able to finally walk out of these asylum doors and back into the real world. She bit her lip when there was a knock on the door and her nurse came into the room with a warm smile.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "Let's get going Ellie. Dr. Lukas is here"] she said. Ellie nodded as she finished pulling her hair up and out of her face. She then felt the other's fully hush. It was kind of nice to not have all of them chattering in her mind. [#D7ACAC [i Thank you Giselle. We shall see what happens.]] She thought to the other personality inside of her. She was kind of nervous, but at the same time excited to hear some sort of good news. She had a small spring in her step as well with everything that happened.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Soon she was in the office and she moved over to her favorite chair, and draped her legs over the arm. She looked towards the male, and her heart skipped a beat. [#D7ACAC "Have you heard of anything from my old doctor? Is he fully behind bars? Or out of the picture?"] she asked. She wanted to know, and got right down to it. She knew he would have a lot of questions for her, but right now that was the most pressing one she had. She then spotted her journal on the desk and wondered if he read it.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 He was always reading it, to make sure everything was okay. She didn't mind it though. At least her most private thoughts were kept to herself and the other's. She crossed her ankles together as she leaned back against the other arm of the chair. She popped her back and let out a low groan. That felt amazing. She let her head hang off the side for a moment, before she sat back up a little bit. [#D7ACAC "When can I leave this place?"] she asked, hoping it would be soon.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She was getting tired of this place, and she wanted to be back in the real world. That was up to the male in front of her though. He would be the one to judge when she was ready. She still had Giselle, Isabella, and Cosette with her, but not as often when they first met. She bit her lower lip slightly as she waited for the male to reply to her questions.]]

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Lukas opened up a few files as he noticed the nurse and Ellie walking in. He smiled when he noticed her walk in with all these questions. He chuckled at how the girl had come to make herself comfortable with his office but shook his head. Following her line of sight he handed her the book and said, [+blue "I've read your recent updates in the journal, and again thank you for sharing your progress with me. I’ll answer your questions one at a time. Most of them are going to be good news though so that's something you can look forward to."]

He had to admit some of the stuff he was going to share with her was really easy to do but then some things he knew he didn't have to do but wanted to. Not to mention some words and threats that needed to be said in her defense.

He pushed two papers towards her. One was the doctors death certificate and the other was his license. [+blue "One piece of good news would be that yes he's dead. He lost his license and here is his original. You can rip it up or burn it, since his family doesn't even have this. And the next is his death certificate. After the trial he was put behind bars for what he did to not only you but other patients."] He rummaged around his bag and handed her two envelope before he further explained, [+blue "This contains a check. I know you don't have a full income per say due to being her but this was money that was given to you as a reimbursement towards you from his job."]

He shook his head and leaned back against his chair crossing his legs as he stared into her eyes. [+blue "You're actually going to leave here very soon. You've made a lot of progress. And the paper before you is actually your completion letter of our services together. You just have to wait a week or two until you can either choose to return to your family or leave and find somewhere else… I do have to say, you've improved a lot. You ladies may have kept some things to yourselves over the past few months, which I wouldn't pry in but I admire the way you have each others best interests at hand."]  He sent her a genuine smile then leaned forward, [+blue "Hey, after you get out of here you might just be able to hang out with me outside of this dump. Then again you probably wouldn't wanna relate yourself with little ol' me."] He joking said before checking his watch, it wasn't late but he wanted to see what was on her mind. Wanted to hear her opinions and thoughts. To make sure she was okay, or even to make sure that she had what he needed.]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 As Ellie was waiting for the other to speak, she could feel the other's stirring. They were getting antsy and she was as well. She wanted to get out of here more than anything, and deep down she wondered what it would be like to be in the outside world. She wasn't crazy, she wasn't insane, she was just different. Sometimes people didn't like different. When the male started to speak, her heart hammered inside of her chest. She looked down at the two pages before her, and her heart dropped to her stomach. She he really was dead.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She had the options of tearing up the pages, or burning them. She wasn't going to burn them. [#D7ACAC "I think I'll hold onto these. I know it might sound insane, but if I see them everyday then I'll know what happened, what I went through, and it might help in some weird way"] she said softly. To other's it would have sounded insane, but she wanted the reminder. She wanted to remind herself that she could get out of here, and she wouldn't have to deal with that monster again. It was a good feeling.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 That's when he moved onto the next thing. She was going to be leaving in the next couple of weeks. She'd been dreaming of this day for ages, and it was finally happening. That's when Giselle came forward without warning. [#9900cc "So what you mean to tell me, is that I'll be able to play with real men in the real world?"] she cooed. That made Ellie's skin crawl. She didn't want to deal with something like that, but knew she would have too. That's when the other's started in as well. All of this was making her head spin.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Before the other's could really start talking, she roped them in the best she could. It was getting easier on doing that, now that she had the right person to help her. She slowly looked up towards the male before her. [#D7ACAC "In all honesty, I don't have anywhere to go. My family stopped coming to see me years ago, and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't want anything to do with me.. So I don't know what I'm going to do once I leave these walls behind"] she admitted. That's when the other's started up again.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She took a breath and closed her eyes, trying to calm herself and the other's down. It worked for the most part. When she opened her eyes and looked towards Lukas once more, she had a scared look in her eyes. [#D7ACAC "I guess in a way, I don't want to leave here.. I know what's happening around here, out in the real world I don't know what to do.. I wouldn't know how to handle myself if Giselle, or Isabella, or Cosette got out"] she admitted. She felt like a scared little girl all over again.]]

[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#D7ACAC "Don't get me wrong, I want to leave, I just don't know how too..."] she said softly. She lowered her eyes down to her hands in her lap. She started playing with her fingers, picking at the skin around her nails. She fell silent as she let her words hang in the air between them. She was really scared, and didn't know what else to do. So she stayed silent, waiting for Lukas to say something, or give her advice on what to do.]]

[size16 Lukas nodded his head in understanding. She had the choice to do what she wanted with the files he gave her. He watched her carefully as she thought of his words. He watched her features change slightly and could only assume that one of the other females were whispering things to her. However, he was proud of how far she’d come with working on reeling them in. Although there were times he wondered if there would be days for her where it would concerning for her. 
 
Listening to her mention her family he ran his fingers through his hair as he thought of a way to help her. He then thought of a few possibilities for her. [+blue “Well, I have a few things I can say. You don’t have to go back to them. I do have a proposition for you if you’d like to hear it.”] he wasn’t sure of how she would take it but it would give her time to get on her own two feet and possibly give her a sense of some security. 
 
He took a breath before continuing, [+blue “ I understand your concerns. This would be a first for me honestly. If this is okay with you, why don’t you come rent from me. I have a small studio near my home that you can rent. It’s close enough where you can come to me if you need help but you’ll also have your space to readjust to everything.”] It was something he wouldn’t normally do but now that she wasn’t a patient he didn’t think there’d be anything wrong with renting a place to her. Plus if she was uncomfortable with that arrangement he could always find something for her. 
 
Looking towards her he understood her worries, placing a gentle hand on hers he held it gently and said,[+blue “You’re stronger than you think. In the short amount of time that I’ve gotten to know you I know you can overcome the hardships. Plus you’re not alone.”] He thought for a moment then continued with what he was saying, [+blue “You can also work your way into society slowly. Plus as an adult you have no need for your parents to assist you nor do you ever have to return to them. All I’m saying is that you’ll always have me in your corner if you want me.”] he shrugged his shoulders but wondered if she would take his offer or would want to do things on her own.]