Faline

After another half hour, Trisha is sent out with orders and a list of names; those to send to me so I can get more complete information on each. It’s also a quicker way to meet each and get a better feel for them. Relative privacy is given as well since the only others in the room are sleeping animals. Probably more privacy in here than almost anywhere else. Most don't really seem inclined to care about it though.

I spend hours as I meet with each one. Previous word of me helps pave the way for them to actually feel free to tell me what I ask. Some are still too nervous to give me straight answers, but hopefully, they'll come around.

The sleeping animals eventually wake over time, and I get better info from each of them as well. They then leave with another who had come in and go explore some more. Only ones to stay are my wolf and the mini-leopard.

When she woke I told her she could stay in animal form if she wished, and so she has. She even moved up to lay along the couch. Leidolf isn't seen that easily by those coming in, but they see her well enough.

Unlike Lady's desk, my computer isn't hidden within it. Mine is a flat-screen monitor sitting on top with a keyboard and wireless mouse. Don't have a number pad thingy either, just a small remote that controls the window shades.

As soon as the sun sets, I fish it out and open them. Cloudy skies meet my eyes, a light snowfall making the visual quite pretty. Aside from sky, snow, and ground, the only other visible things are part of the courtyard and the stretch of trees.

Changeling joins me in looking out, ears perked. I call over the small leopard for her to come see as well. She comes, but doesn't seem too impressed. Her ears get rubbed lightly before she goes back to the couch.

Need to get down to the detox rooms and check on those there. Can't leave it all to Trisha since it'll be me they'll have to go to later for anything. Since no more people have come in for a while I'm guessing I've gotten through them all. Hope so at least.

Trisha should be on her way back, which is good since I'm clueless on how to get back to the submissive’s quarters. My clipboard is prepped with new paper for any future notes. The only problem with the whole idea? It ties up my hands.

Could try rigging up a type of sling to hang it on, over the shoulder or at my waist. Over the shoulder and across my body sounds like a good way to go since that makes it fall off easily when shifting. The way I'm picturing it anyway. Then again, could have Trisha carry it since we'll be spending a lot of time with each other for a while. Even better way to go.

Next item on the checklist: Thessily. What do I do with her?

Don't think leaving her here by herself is going to help her and will only have me worrying. Might as well have her follow me around as well. Won't be any help if trouble comes up, but she's in a better position to run, as long as her animal instincts kick in.

Looking over at her, she's laying on one side of the couch, head on the arm of it. A dark gray coat with black patterns, the clouded leopard is really small, tiny almost. Definitely smaller than my ocelot and at least ten pounds lighter. Green eyes are directed out the window, I wonder what she sees. The outside landscape or the images in her head of past events? I would imagine if it were past events there would be some kind of tell, but there's nothing.

Leidolf is still at the window looking out, would seem he and I share the same thought. Outside time is good and needed soon. Might do the other cat some good as well.

A knock sounds before the door opens. What's the point of knocking if they're not even going to give you a chance to respond before barging in? Granted it's not like I'm hiding or doing anything nefarious, but it's the option of choice that's taken away.

Danica comes in with the healer following after. Grabbing up the clipboard, I hand it off to her, asking her to carry it for me so I can keep my hands free. She nods, taking on a serious roll.

"Trisha, can you take me down to the detox rooms? I've figured out how to get to the kitchen from here, but that's it."

The older woman inclines her head, stepping back out so we can get through and start our trek. I stop when next to the couch though, telling the small cat to follow me. She gets down without complaint and takes one side of me as Leidolf takes the other.

Healer raises her brow in question, so I shrug.

"Can't very well leave her by herself in a place she doesn't know. Besides, with word having gotten around by now that I have a room I'm working in, there will no doubt be others who get snoopy. I don't want her to have to deal with those who may hurt her just out of spite."

Pretty sure that's going to be happening to some others soon anyway. Should probably work on getting the scent of each Vamp so I can place just who was where. Names would probably help, but I doubt they'd give them to me willingly.

Trisha nods, watching the small cat. Larger than a house cat, sure, but smaller than any of the other felines I've seen around here. Next to Orion's lion, she would look like a kitten. He's ridiculously huge though.

The wolf at my side falls back to be more behind me so the healer can be next to me. Doesn't take us too long to get close to the rooms, I know when we are because even muffled, I can hear the screams. Female and male. Not constant, drawn-out yells, but enough to be noticeable.

"How long ago was this area made to lessen sound traveling?"

She shrugs, so I'm guessing it was before her time. She shouldn't be able to hear them yet, but those of us that aren't human sure can. Thessily's steps falter, fur rising.

I reach down and touch her, a platonic touch that seems to settle her only a little bit. Can't see the point in telling her that she's safe, as I'd be lying. She should be, but just being next to me puts her in danger.

The shouts are coming from Kell and Elena's rooms. A different human male has been put as a watch for them, so I motion him over. He looks a little nervous, but not as much as he had earlier when coming into my office space.

"How long has this been going on?"

Trisha is the one who answers.

"Since they woke up. I didn't want to put them out again till after you got a chance to see them."

The male nods vigorously before I shoo him away, walking over to Kell's door first and peeking in. Upon seeing me there, he pleads with me to help him. Only in his teens and he has to go through this. I second guess myself on him making it through.

Opening the door, the smells of sweat, vomit, urine, and fecal matter assault my nose. Leidolf and Thessily also back away as I take a step back. Might not be all that strong to the other humans, but to my nose and that of the animals, it's overpowering.

"Alright, I'll get him into the showers, while I'm doing that get the bedding and pan changed. Refill his liquid bag and please leave this door open so it can air out a bit."

Would be helpful if I had some fans...

"Danica, the list I gave to the Mistress a couple of days ago, have those items come in yet?"

"I'm not sure."

I keep putting off going into the room, but it needs to be done.

"Go find out, please. If they have, there should be some fans amongst everything, bring me a couple. Are there any plugins around?"

Surprisingly, there are. They have those clear plastic things that go in to cover and prevent any dirt or dust from getting into them. She's told to grab an extension cord as well if she can find one.

The girl nods, hands the clipboard to the healer, and takes off, another animal submissive going with her to help. The door is held open while I go in, holding my breath. Bit of deja vu here, last time I'd ended up inhaling anyway.

Kell is still anchored to the bed, since it isn't one on wheels it can't be tipped, thankfully. His fluids bag is just about empty, but his makeshift bedpan isn't. Detoxing seems to cause diarrhea of the worst smelling variety.

Don't exactly have catheters available for either side, so messes are expected. Sweat drenched, the young man is whimpering at me. A mess of vomit close to his body as well as down him. Pretty sure he'd be embarrassed if he was more cognizant right now.

Calling out for a cool damp towel and a dry one, I remove what's left of the sheet covering him and use it to clean as much off of him as possible. His pleading is pitiful and not really clear, as if he's trying to keep from speaking at all. Even with as dark as it is in here, can tell his eyes are bloodshot and tearing.

When the cool towel is brought in, I run it over his face, attempting to get him to focus on me. Through his panting and ravings, he does sort of look at me in understanding.

"Kell? I'm going to get you up and into the showers okay? Let you walk around for a bit, that sound good?"

He nods, his 'self' filling his eyes. Undoing his bindings, I look over his appendages to make sure there's no more damage to him. They're red, but not dangerously so... I think. The silk ties also need to be cleaned, so it gets passed along to retrieve new ones. Doubled, since the same will be for Elena as well.

"While I get him cleaned up, can you deal with things here? If the fans show up, have one pointing into this room."

Trisha nods, already working on directing others for tasks. I may look and be small, but I have strength behind me, my own as well as Vamp. Getting him to his feet is relatively easy, as will moving be when he gets his balance.

Just hope he doesn't get it in his head to try and make a run for it or anything else foolish. Can't say I'd blame him for trying, but I don't want to hurt him. He’s seven inches taller than I, but we'll manage fine if I can keep muscles in check.