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With trouble averted, Alex returns to guard the doors meanwhile you join Jaq on her bed.
Sadly, the seemingly 'amiable' mood died in seconds, leaving no trace of it's existence, as Jaq adjusts the lapel of her lab coat with stern face.
With nothing else to do, you ask her about her plans. But she waves you off. "I can't tell much." She stops, and looks at you with squinted eyes. "I don't know if I trust you, Aki. I just don't know if I trust you." She says with a deadpan.
With a sigh you ignore her jab. But smile a little. Just a little. "Then tell me what is it that I am to take from that Natalie."
After contemplating a little, she relents, and says. "Medicine - a prototype medicine." Then hesitates. "A vaccine, to be exact. To avoid the unwanted consequences of staying in this place. Among other, less important things."
Somehow, deep down, you just feel. Feel. That she's lying. Not completely, but she avoids the whole truth. There is more to that story. But, in a way it's reassuring to see Jaq lie as naturally as she breaths - not much changed, despite all the efforts of some.
"Wait, vaccine?" You ask, only now comprehending. "Against the HRT pills?"
She looks at you like you've lost your mind. Then deflates and sighs with exasperation. She just looks at you with genuine, crushing pity. Did you say something wrong? "...Against the HRT, right?" You repeat a little worried.
That lab coat makes her all the more credible... but, with a dismissive shrug the diminutive 'scientist' says. "Here's a reason why you should listen to me, and only to me. You're losing the plot. But now hurry, you are wasting my time. Remember to say I sent you. Get a check-up if you have time. Don't be late."
Eh? Maybe Natalie will tell what's going on exactly, since your First Friend clearly doesn't want to spare you the time of day.
Sensing Jaq made up her mind you ask one last question. "Can I at least trust her with the findings? She won't reveal them to the..." You cringe at the memory. "... Principal, right?"
Yet, she finishes fiddling with her coat and without skipping a beat jumps up. Then looks back at you and states "We should go. Time is not on our side." Humph. Thanks for nothing Jaq.
With nothing to add, you get up and go towards the doors to join in with probably impatient - and definitely worried Alex.
Well, it all didn't take too long, so you probably don't need to rush. Unless you want to pay 'O' a visit as she requested too. It will be the first time you visit the biological females dorm completely alone. Actually, do you have to, or want to go alone?
Looking back, Jaq adjusts her hair while looking at the dorm's mirror - a broken shard of glass held in place by stupendous amount of chewing gum. She seems to be free. Or maybe-
"WHERE IS THE CAT?!" You yell, as you realize the small dorm lacks a galaxy or fifteen.
Jag shrugs, not looking away from her 'mirror'. "It does what It does."
"Yeah..." Somehow you aren't worried, but maybe?
