A Small Tea Party (Hyde)

Hyde would pick up the blanket and walk alongside her. It didn’t seem that she needed immediate assistance or anything, but Whitney wasn’t feeling well overall. Perhaps she needed to get home so soon as possible? Maye it had something to do with the way that she spoke? Hyde wasn’t one to judge, but he was aware of things, maybe this was his fault somehow by making her talk a lot? “Let me escort you home, I don’t think it’ll e the best thing right now to leave you alone. I’ll carry the tea set and the blanket so it’ll be less stressful for you. “ Hyde made the initiative to pack up the tea set an held it in another hand as he followed behind Whitney.

The Mauled didn't quite know what to do... It wasn't like her shop was to far away. She could maintain a relatively normal appearance even with the few glitches here and there... Though, Hyde was taking an initiative she wasn't prepared for... Hyde had taken her basket and now was carrying everything she had brought to the park that day... It was something the Mauled was almost startled to have happen... She lowered her head and continued walking towards her shop, the two eventually coming across Old Town as they did so. She began shivering ever so slightly as she did, resisting every urge in her body to not run to her shop and hide within its confines... Was this person really a blessing? Or was he more of a curse? She couldn't tell at the moment...

"I-I-I'm... H-H-H-Honestly f-f-fine..." she said quietly, her stuttering noticeably worst. She needed to repair herself soon... And fast at that... Her head of sorts slowly moved around her inner body, doing its best to keep the Mauled's mainframe working properly... Though, with no appendages and or real way to work on her body, it was a feeble attempt... Hopefully Hyde wouldn't care overly to much... If he did though... What would she do?

Well, I just want to be sure of myself that nothing bad is going to happen to you. Dont like to live my life with regrets, like regretting to help you when I felt that something was wrong. I guess you could say that my overboard kindness is a bit endearing, but I’ll be out of our hair as soon as I walk you home, promise.. “Hyde wasn’t going to take no for an answer, he insisted on helping Whitney carry all of her things towards her doll shop. “if it helps, think of it as a “thank you” for the tea, it was really good.”

His reasons where valid supposed the Mauled... Though it still unnerved her that he was so willing to aid her in her time of need... It was offsetting to say the least... Though, he kept talking about things... It was odd to continue talking about one subject... Though, she wouldn't complain and would continue doing her best to speak.

"Y-Y-You are k-kind... T-Thank y-y-you..." she said in her stuttered voice. She was truly glad he was willing to help... Though, if she had one major glitch he'd probably run away screaming...

“Don’t worry about it.” Hyde would simply say as he continued to carry the things all the way to the doll shop. While he stood outside of the doll shop, he handed back the tea set and the small basket that carried everything to Whitney.” You should be a little more careful, ok Whitney chan? Try to get some rest and maybe your arm will start to feel better. I promise that I’ll come by to check up on you when I can, alright?” Hyde wasn’t too sure where he would be spending the night; he would have to call his friends quick or tough it out on lunapa.

They finally arrived to the doll shop... A lovely place to say the least. A small, quaint shop between a coffee shop and a book store. The smells intermingled within the lovely shop. The Mauled took a key out from within a pocket and opened the doll shop. She'd go and take the items Hyde handed her and place them on the near by counter. She looked back to Hyde and smiled lightly, bowing her head ever so carefully.

"Thank you... H-Hyde... C-C-Can I-I repay you... I-In anyway...?" the Mauled asked in her fractured tone. She invited him inside as she slipped into a room behind the counter. She quickly loosened the back of her dress and allowed her head to slither out. She was impossible for Hyde to see, and so she did the necessary repairs on her body. She knew exactly what to do, and so afterwards she stepped out, seeming back to normal.

"... S-Sorry... I-I-I n-needed to... T-Take some medicine... A-And... P-P-Put o-on a b-b-bracer..." she said as she sat down in the chair behind the counter. She began unpacking the basket carefully, placing Nina back down next to the antique register carefully. The doll shop itself was filled with dolls similar to herself, some especially nice ones within a glass case.

“You don’t owe me anything at all. There is nothing to really because I wasn’t doing this so you could do something for me in return, I was doing this because I wanted to and I wasn’t expecting anything out of it in return. It’s just the way I am sometimes; I’m simply harpy that I was able to meet such an interesting person. “Hyde would then give off some nervous laughter. Though, something is wrong with Azores Academy and I kind of don’t have anywhere to go. I’m just wandering for a little bit, I’m reluctant to ask my friends for help because I just don’t want to be a bother to them. I’ll figure something out I guess.”
“ Hyde was more shifted towards the entrance of the doll shop. “Once I find out that you are feeling a little better from your cramp and dizzy spell and that its ok to leave you alone by yourself, I’ll be out of your hair Whitney chan.” Hyde would also look around at the different kinds of dolls. “You have a pretty neat collection.

The Mauled sat on the stool, continuing to listen to Hyde. He was so polite... Almost placid at times. Though, he brought up something curious. He didn't have a home to live in due to the current condition of the school. That was quite saddening... Quite troubling too. The Mauled had never expected some students to be with out a home to go too in case of an emergency... This gave the Mauled a thought... A strange one at that as well...

"... H-Hyde? I... Have a s-spare a-a-apartment... I-In this... S-Store... I-If you need... A place to... L-Live... I-I wouldn't... M-Mind letting you... Stay in it..." the Mauled had never used it before... If anything, it was a bit dusty and unused... Though, she supposed having Hyde clean it up would be worth it. It was somewhat small though... But it had a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. It was a useable apartment to say the least.

"I-I'm okay... M-My bones... A-Are just frail..." she said with a frail smile. A wire was loose within her mainframe though it was an easy fix. She shouldn't have any more malfunctions for a while at the least... And with the parts she recently bought could keep her working properly for a while as well. She just hoped she could keep her secret whilst Hyde stayed here...