At first he doesn't notice it. So used to being around little Spike or around Master Seishu himself, Inui is used to the new feeling of being able to absorb negative energy. That being said, it has always been unusual to get it from any other source, especially when no one is in pain or afraid, and as far as he can see everyone is smiling or peaceful around him. He carefully looks over himself when he first feels it, earning a questioning look from the doctor trying to treat him, but eventually he figures out it's not coming from himself. Slowly his eyes come up to focus on her, his expression unreadable. She swiftly goes back to work, the cut requiring very little attention, however under his close scrutiny she can feel a slow wave of panic washing over her.

[i]'Why is he staring? I mean, there's nothing else to look at when I'm up close like this, but. . .This feels. . . Could he know? Does this nasty little wretch somehow sense something?! No, no, he can't. I'm just being paranoid. I need to relax least I slip up. . . .'[/i] She keeps her breathing even, her years of the meek, calm, easily startled nurse mask makes keeping her calm front rather easy.

Despite her efforts however, Inui can tell something is wrong. At first he blames himself, after all he is a Nightmare Minion, and she's always been so shy. . .[i]'But, no, this isn't fear. . . She's. . .She's angry about something. . . .'[/i] His eyes narrow slightly as she finishes up, smiling at him warmly. [i]'I wonder why she's mad. . . .I know a lot of the dream denizens have never been happy with me, but. . . .Is she angry because she has to treat me? I. . . Rue told me some of the doctors resented taking care of Master Seishu and attacked him. . . She wouldn't. . . .'[/i] He swallows hard, returning her smile and quickly bowing his way out of the room. He doesn't know what's wrong with her but the sooner he gets away the better, the faint licks of his negative energy beginning to escape his little body.

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Smiling happily the chef nods. “Of course you can!” he chimes brightly, slowly unloading his cart on to the mattress. The smell of the food as he lifts off the covers of the dishes rouses Rasha from his comfortable sleep and with slow grace he disentangle himself from the sheets and stretches out lengthwise atop the covers, his head now pointing towards the foot of the bed. He purrs happily at the sight of the snacks and gives Cho his brightest most adorable begging eyes he can muster in human form. Cho laughs happily as he spots the look and nods, grabbing a small stack of plates from the cart and handing them out to the three taste testers. A part of him really wants to tell Enasi what's going on, but at the same time he knows it's for the best that he doesn't know quite yet. Not when there is still a chance this is all a misunderstanding and he may be found just goofing off in some corner of the realm.

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The argument continues for several minutes, the primary combatants Harper and Crios with Flynn chiming in every now and again. Starla however, remains silent. She watches the exchange with indifference and at fist one would think that she's simply waiting for the fight to end. However after a good ten minutes of the word volley getting exactly nowhere a distinct expression of exasperation appears on her face, growing more and more apparent as each second passes until at last she stomps a foot on the ground hard and rises to her feet, glaring at both competitors.

Harper and Crios both look to her, startled and more than a little confused. The sound had caught their attention, but the look is not something one would expect on a subordinate, even if the easygoing Dream Realm. Flynn shrinks back, not wanting to attract her ire. With a firm scowl split evenly between them Starla lets out a huff, crossing her arms. “This is why the realms are not democracies.” They both continue to stare, more confused than ever. She shakes her head, disappointed. “Both realms are completely occupied by followers. Trying to come to a consensus is stupid, it's never gonna work.” Giving a sharp look to Crios she turns her attention to Harper. “You are the second in command, like that Kaila guy. When Seishu vanished, he took over, he gives all the orders, and he keeps order. He listens to his underlings, but he has the last say.” Her harsh tone softens slightly as she goes on. “That's what we need now General.” Her gaze drops, a bit surprised at herself.