Guess I'm back, huh.

-@the-dons-waste

Hm, well you'd never understand a genius' need to test hypotheses so I can't take offense to your, clearly still unresolved, anger about that whole situation.

As for sneaky that's terribly assumptious, then again, I know you of all people love to assume things, don't you? You could call it a flaw big enough to doom you!

As for missing you, sure, if I have to be generous. :)

-@the-dons-waste (His phantom is appearing before you.)

Don! How have you been, my friend! I'm joking, you threw me around like a wet piece of spaghetti.

My business with the doctor is none of yours, but we are doing some important experiments. Something a brute like you wouldn't understand. Something that takes patience.

Chaos Agent looks up at the phantoms head, smiling underneath his mask.

Just so you're aware, dipshit. I know about the IOs experiments, and I know the IO is fucked up. You're a fool for trusting them. I've seen a result of their experiments, it wasn't good.

But considering my current state I can do little to stop you..

...I can understand that.

Yeah. Of course you can. Cause I'm not WRONG to THINK THAT!! EVERYTHING YOU HAVE BEEN DOING TO ME HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WANT SOMETHING FROM ME OR OF ME. .... LIKE DEATH. FOR AN EXAMPLE.

Listen I- Why should I. You never listened to me. All those nights. Everything I said went over the head of a bad man. But WHY am I SURPRISED!? I was a FOOL! A lovesick one, desperate for something the person who I loved was SUPPOSED to give. I gave you everything I had. You just gave me pain. Fear. YES!! I WAS AFRAID OF YOU!! HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT I AM SELFISH OR THE WORSE MAN FOR FEELING FEAR. AFTER WHAT YOU'VE DONE!? It's justified. Asshole.

...

So. Let's try again. What do you want.

I.. wanted to tell you something. ..An old love of yours wanted me to tell you something.

An old.. w-what.

I'll keep this short.. I obviously shouldn't be showing myself around you much longer.. it's clearly distressing.

Well.. I-

Ava is alive. Whether or not she's okay is.. well to put it lightly.. she's not okay but... she's not dead.

I- She's.. I'm sorry, I don't know the situation she's in, I just know she's not okay but she's alive.

...Thank you. You can.. Yeah. yeah. I'll go. ...But one more.. one more thing... Donnie.

...Yes? I hope you can find solace in a better place. As well, I hope you have recovered from your little rift thing. Just stay away from me.. for now, if that's okay.

*Ava had started dozing off without much else to do, trying to ignore the headaches and bindings digging into her skin. She would've soon fallen asleep, had she not heard someone speaking to her.*

*She slowly blinked open her eyes, not fully registering who, or what, was in front of her.*

H..huh? Don't tell me I'm hallucinating stuff now...

W-Wait, you're...

*For the first time since she'd been kidnapped, a smile crossed her face. She glanced at the guards, realizing she'd probably look insane if she started talking to seemingly no one, and lowered her voice.*

So you're Nadia...it's good to finally meet you. I didn't even think this was possible..! I just uh...wish it was under better circumstances.

*She shifted her arms from behind her back as much as she could, gesturing to them by tilting her head to the side.*

I'll be honest with ya. No, I'm..not alright. I...learned something horrible about someone very close to me, and I'm not sure what to do now...

Or if I'm even gonna make it out of here...

Yes. Hello, love. No, you're not hallucinating, you're okay, I am a gentle soul, I promise.

*Nadia saw Ava smile, and her own lips curled into a gentle smile of her own as well, though.. She knew the pain Ava must be going through right now. The smile couldn't hide the terror that was coursing through her, Nadia knew that well. She's been here in situations like this before. Attempting to be a guiding light to help the one she sees in need.* *Nadia was almost lost in thought for a moment. Seeing Ava like this.. it reminded her of many years ago, when she came to Raz in what Nadia would consider his lowest moments. The cold cell in the IOs base. This place was eerily similar. But she snapped out of her thought before she got lost seeing the similarities in situations shes been there for when Ava spoke.*

Most people don't even think it's possible to speak with me too, you're not the only one. I mean, I've been with Raz for almost a century as a ghost that follows him.. yet he still doesn't believe I'm real. But he's constantly plagued by visions he doesn't let others see, so I understand.

And of course it is lovely to meet you. I wish it was under better circumstances as well, dear.

*She saw the bindings and frowned. This truly did feel like the IO situation Raz was in years ago. She hoped this wouldn't have to be as bad as that ended up getting, though. She had hope though. Nadia saw Ava as a strong capable and remarkable person. One she was proud to have so close to someone she beloved.*

I understand.. You are going through so much pain right now.. sometimes.. it's impossible to be okay in situations like these and.. that's alright. If it helps, I am here.. I will be here as long as you need me, darling. If you need assistance.. I am here to offer as much as I can.. even though I cannot truly help you out of here.. no matter how much I want to.

But I promise you.. you will make it out. You are such a strong powerful and incredible girl. You have so much left in you. I PROMISE you'll be okay.. I truly, truly do.

*Her smile fell hearing Nadia talk about Raz, and how he never believed her to be real. Years of staying by his side, and yet he never tried to interact with her...it must have been horribly lonely.*

That must be awful...I'm so sorry. If I had known, I definitely would've tried to convince him..! I mean, no reason not to believe in ghosts when there's literal vampires and werewolves running around...

*She was left speechless as Nadia tried to comfort her, truly feeling at ease for the first time in hours. In that moment, Nadia was her angel. Her words gave Ava hope that she could make it through this, no matter how long it would take. It was enough to bring tears to her eyes again, but this time? They were tears of relief, not of sorrow.*

*She wouldn't let Chaos Director make her feel so hopeless, even with Frost's death. Not when Nadia was encouraging her, and when she knew that so many other people were waiting for her on the other side of this.*

You're...too kind, thank you...

I was pretty close to giving up after what the Director showed me...but I'll keep holding on. I promise.

*It was embarrassing to have Nadia see her cry as a first impression, but ultimately she didn't care. She smiled as Nadia sat down next to her, relaxing against the wall herself and sighing.*

Thank you again...I didn't expect you to have such a high opinion of me, but I'm flattered. I'm glad I could have you as company Nadia, you really are as sweet as Raz said you were...

...and just as pretty too-

*She sat there in comfortable silence with Nadia for a few minutes, looking lost in thought about something. She eventually turned to Nadia, a slightly anxious look on her tired tear-stained face.*

...Could you tell me something?

*Seeing her smile fall distressed Nadia a little. Was her reality that sad to poor Ava? It wasn't much to Nadia..*

He doesn't believe in much anymore, Ava. Seeing Aliens, Vampires, Zombies.. he's unfazed. But ghosts always scared him, when I dated him he told me that. So he's chosen to believe they aren't real. Fitting how, I'm the only one he's told that and well.. heh.

When you get out. We'll go together and show him I'm real, m'kay hun?

I'm passed, and that's okay. I was gifted with this sort of second life.. So I'll take it. Being a ghostly spectator is okay to me, Ava. It's lonely but I can take it.. Plus.. I've made 2 new friends! HAH! One of them is YOU, my dear!

*She knew where these tears were falling from and she let Ava cry for a moment. Her words worked. She was glad for that.*

Yes please.. hold on. You're so strong for that. That's a step in the right direction. *She sighed.* Makes me wish I could tell Raz to hold on back then.. but he was so messed up even when I spoke.. he didn't hear me, whether I was a vision or not.. I'm just glad you can hear my message. It warms my long passed heart, dear.

But that's not the point.. yes Ava. You're doing great please.. don't give up.

*She heard the last part and smirked. Glad to know she still looked good even in death she supposed.* You flatter me, deary.

*And now the last question..*

P-Pretty? Well I- Uh, thank you..! I wouldn't call it dismissive though, not like we're saying he isn't handsome! Which he absolutely is!

*It shocked her to know Raz didn't believe in much of the supernatural. Those kind of creatures were all over the island, had been for years at this point, and he still didn't believe in them? Though she supposed she could at least understand his fear of ghosts. She remembered all too well when those purple phantoms terrorized Apollo during Halloween. It was one of her less fond memories of the island, as much as she loved the place.*

That's a whole other level of cruel irony. I dunno how you deal with being dead so well. I'd be a lot less happy than you are, that's for sure...

Heh, yeah...I'd love that. When I'm out of here, he'll have no choice but to believe it if I show him!

*Nadia at least answered her previous query talking about this. It still saddened her to know how lonely this life was, but hey, it wasn't all bad! Like she said, she still found company even in the afterlife, and Ava was part of that company now! She did wonder who the second person could be though...maybe another ghost? *

Well I'm happy to be your friend in that case..! Hopefully we can chat normally someday, there's like..a million things I've wanted to ask you.

*She nodded at Nadia's request, before listening intently to her regrets towards Raz. She frowned, wishing she could put a hand on Nadia's shoulder for comfort.*

Hey, he's still kicking isn't he? He managed to hold on, even if you couldn't tell him to. Don't need to be hard on yourself for it. Besides, I'm sure he could tell you would've wanted him to keep going...

He thinks about you a lot like that...even still abides by a promise you two made.

*At least her flattery was working. With all the pet names Nadia was throwing around for her, it was only right to give her some affection back.*

*Unfortunately, her joy from that passed almost instantly, a pit forming in her stomach as Nadia explained Raz's situation. She wanted to believe the dread and anxiety she felt even thinking about Raz was wrong, but her worst fears were confirmed. If he really was searching the entire island for her, he must have been exhausted. Had he even slept or ate anything since she was taken..?*

That lovesick fool...of course he would. Oh Raz...

*She turned to Nadia, tears visibly forming in her eyes as she looked at her with desperation.*

I will..! I swear I will. Please, I know he doesn't believe you're real but...

You're right on that, I suppose.

*She could tell Ava was realizing and let her take her time. Nadia didn't mind.*

I deal with it better than I used to. I'll spare you the stories of terror I felt, though.

Exactly! He'll see. *Nadia glared at a guard as she spoke next.*

Well I'd love to talk properly sometime as well. It's a little difficult currently with.. well... *She noticed Ava's intent listening and frowned. Nadia supposed it was a lot. But it was simply how she felt.*

He is kicking yes.. but.. Ava, honey.. you.. don't know what happened there. He gave up on everything in there.. He had lost hope. The look on his face.. in the last month he was confined there.. he looked more dead than me. All I could do was watch.

B-but ignore that. He wouldn't like it if you knew that. Of course.. of course. The promise.. It's a pretty simple promise. But.. he fulfilled it years ago. He is just too harsh on himself that he keeps holding it huh. He's certainly dedicated.. it's not helping him. Glad he thinks kindly of me. But I have grown to expect it from him.

*Things certainly didn't feel any better when she sees the joy Ava had disappear in the blink of an eye. Maybe Nadia shouldn't have spoken so much.*

He's fine.. He's likely resting now.

*And then there were tears in Ava's eyes. Nadia couldn't help but feel horrid, like she was just distressing Ava beyond belief. But the feeling was kind of hopeful after Ava pleaded. Cause Nadia knew what to do.*

I can actually.. There's someone who's been meaning to talk to Raz anyways. I'll get him in the know and let him tell Raz. I'll be right back, dear rabbit.

*Ava had started dozing off without much else to do, trying to ignore the headaches and bindings digging into her skin. She would've soon fallen asleep, had she not heard someone speaking to her.*

*She slowly blinked open her eyes, not fully registering who, or what, was in front of her.*

H..huh? Don't tell me I'm hallucinating stuff now...

W-Wait, you're...

*For the first time since she'd been kidnapped, a smile crossed her face. She glanced at the guards, realizing she'd probably look insane if she started talking to seemingly no one, and lowered her voice.*

So you're Nadia...it's good to finally meet you. I didn't even think this was possible..! I just uh...wish it was under better circumstances.

*She shifted her arms from behind her back as much as she could, gesturing to them by tilting her head to the side.*

I'll be honest with ya. No, I'm..not alright. I...learned something horrible about someone very close to me, and I'm not sure what to do now...

Or if I'm even gonna make it out of here...

Yes. Hello, love. No, you're not hallucinating, you're okay, I am a gentle soul, I promise.

*Nadia saw Ava smile, and her own lips curled into a gentle smile of her own as well, though.. She knew the pain Ava must be going through right now. The smile couldn't hide the terror that was coursing through her, Nadia knew that well. She's been here in situations like this before. Attempting to be a guiding light to help the one she sees in need.* *Nadia was almost lost in thought for a moment. Seeing Ava like this.. it reminded her of many years ago, when she came to Raz in what Nadia would consider his lowest moments. The cold cell in the IOs base. This place was eerily similar. But she snapped out of her thought before she got lost seeing the similarities in situations shes been there for when Ava spoke.*

Most people don't even think it's possible to speak with me too, you're not the only one. I mean, I've been with Raz for almost a century as a ghost that follows him.. yet he still doesn't believe I'm real. But he's constantly plagued by visions he doesn't let others see, so I understand.

And of course it is lovely to meet you. I wish it was under better circumstances as well, dear.

*She saw the bindings and frowned. This truly did feel like the IO situation Raz was in years ago. She hoped this wouldn't have to be as bad as that ended up getting, though. She had hope though. Nadia saw Ava as a strong capable and remarkable person. One she was proud to have so close to someone she beloved.*

I understand.. You are going through so much pain right now.. sometimes.. it's impossible to be okay in situations like these and.. that's alright. If it helps, I am here.. I will be here as long as you need me, darling. If you need assistance.. I am here to offer as much as I can.. even though I cannot truly help you out of here.. no matter how much I want to.

But I promise you.. you will make it out. You are such a strong powerful and incredible girl. You have so much left in you. I PROMISE you'll be okay.. I truly, truly do.

*Her smile fell hearing Nadia talk about Raz, and how he never believed her to be real. Years of staying by his side, and yet he never tried to interact with her...it must have been horribly lonely.*

That must be awful...I'm so sorry. If I had known, I definitely would've tried to convince him..! I mean, no reason not to believe in ghosts when there's literal vampires and werewolves running around...

*She was left speechless as Nadia tried to comfort her, truly feeling at ease for the first time in hours. In that moment, Nadia was her angel. Her words gave Ava hope that she could make it through this, no matter how long it would take. It was enough to bring tears to her eyes again, but this time? They were tears of relief, not of sorrow.*

*She wouldn't let Chaos Director make her feel so hopeless, even with Frost's death. Not when Nadia was encouraging her, and when she knew that so many other people were waiting for her on the other side of this.*

You're...too kind, thank you...

I was pretty close to giving up after what the Director showed me...but I'll keep holding on. I promise.

*It was embarrassing to have Nadia see her cry as a first impression, but ultimately she didn't care. She smiled as Nadia sat down next to her, relaxing against the wall herself and sighing.*

Thank you again...I didn't expect you to have such a high opinion of me, but I'm flattered. I'm glad I could have you as company Nadia, you really are as sweet as Raz said you were...

...and just as pretty too-

*She sat there in comfortable silence with Nadia for a few minutes, looking lost in thought about something. She eventually turned to Nadia, a slightly anxious look on her tired tear-stained face.*

...Could you tell me something?

*Seeing her smile fall distressed Nadia a little. Was her reality that sad to poor Ava? It wasn't much to Nadia..*

He doesn't believe in much anymore, Ava. Seeing Aliens, Vampires, Zombies.. he's unfazed. But ghosts always scared him, when I dated him he told me that. So he's chosen to believe they aren't real. Fitting how, I'm the only one he's told that and well.. heh.

When you get out. We'll go together and show him I'm real, m'kay hun?

I'm passed, and that's okay. I was gifted with this sort of second life.. So I'll take it. Being a ghostly spectator is okay to me, Ava. It's lonely but I can take it.. Plus.. I've made 2 new friends! HAH! One of them is YOU, my dear!

*She knew where these tears were falling from and she let Ava cry for a moment. Her words worked. She was glad for that.*

Yes please.. hold on. You're so strong for that. That's a step in the right direction. *She sighed.* Makes me wish I could tell Raz to hold on back then.. but he was so messed up even when I spoke.. he didn't hear me, whether I was a vision or not.. I'm just glad you can hear my message. It warms my long passed heart, dear.

But that's not the point.. yes Ava. You're doing great please.. don't give up.

*She heard the last part and smirked. Glad to know she still looked good even in death she supposed.* You flatter me, deary.

*And now the last question..*

*Ava had started dozing off without much else to do, trying to ignore the headaches and bindings digging into her skin. She would've soon fallen asleep, had she not heard someone speaking to her.*

*She slowly blinked open her eyes, not fully registering who, or what, was in front of her.*

H..huh? Don't tell me I'm hallucinating stuff now...

W-Wait, you're...

*For the first time since she'd been kidnapped, a smile crossed her face. She glanced at the guards, realizing she'd probably look insane if she started talking to seemingly no one, and lowered her voice.*

So you're Nadia...it's good to finally meet you. I didn't even think this was possible..! I just uh...wish it was under better circumstances.

*She shifted her arms from behind her back as much as she could, gesturing to them by tilting her head to the side.*

I'll be honest with ya. No, I'm..not alright. I...learned something horrible about someone very close to me, and I'm not sure what to do now...

Or if I'm even gonna make it out of here...

Yes. Hello, love. No, you're not hallucinating, you're okay, I am a gentle soul, I promise.

*Nadia saw Ava smile, and her own lips curled into a gentle smile of her own as well, though.. She knew the pain Ava must be going through right now. The smile couldn't hide the terror that was coursing through her, Nadia knew that well. She's been here in situations like this before. Attempting to be a guiding light to help the one she sees in need.* *Nadia was almost lost in thought for a moment. Seeing Ava like this.. it reminded her of many years ago, when she came to Raz in what Nadia would consider his lowest moments. The cold cell in the IOs base. This place was eerily similar. But she snapped out of her thought before she got lost seeing the similarities in situations shes been there for when Ava spoke.*

Most people don't even think it's possible to speak with me too, you're not the only one. I mean, I've been with Raz for almost a century as a ghost that follows him.. yet he still doesn't believe I'm real. But he's constantly plagued by visions he doesn't let others see, so I understand.

And of course it is lovely to meet you. I wish it was under better circumstances as well, dear.

*She saw the bindings and frowned. This truly did feel like the IO situation Raz was in years ago. She hoped this wouldn't have to be as bad as that ended up getting, though. She had hope though. Nadia saw Ava as a strong capable and remarkable person. One she was proud to have so close to someone she beloved.*

I understand.. You are going through so much pain right now.. sometimes.. it's impossible to be okay in situations like these and.. that's alright. If it helps, I am here.. I will be here as long as you need me, darling. If you need assistance.. I am here to offer as much as I can.. even though I cannot truly help you out of here.. no matter how much I want to.

But I promise you.. you will make it out. You are such a strong powerful and incredible girl. You have so much left in you. I PROMISE you'll be okay.. I truly, truly do.