Seishu can't keep a wicked grin from his face when the Dream Guardian himself mentions him “Taking out” the little dreams and minions who were most likely to launch and offensive. He holds his tongue though as Enasi quickly catches on to exactly what he just said. [i]'Aww, and I was so looking forward to flaying me some naughty dream flesh too, heh'[/i] His smile fades and he glances at Rue again at the mention of there being no attack yet and the little minion nods enthusiastically. He sits quiet for a little while. [i]'Well, they know these guys and gals better than I do, so I suppose I should trust them for now. At least Enasi realizes I'm not just blowing smoke'[/i] He lets his gaze settling on the Dream Guardian and after a few seconds he gives a nod. Not quite able to pull words of gratitude out for his counterpart yet, it's the best he can do.

Rue giggles and begins chattering about how once, after the last battle, something amusing happened. Seishu sat and listened, eating his meal. It was fair well soaked with happiness and joy, but the flavor was good and he could ignore the sweetness from the cook. Enasi leaves soon after Rue begins his story and Seishu doesn't spare him a glance, too intent on his first meal in quite some time. The little dream minion is chocked full of stories and he lets the boy go on talking even after the meal is over. He even chuckles a few times, shaking his head at the shear foolishness of some of the minion's playmates.

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Iro calls his group to a halt. After a moment he looks over his shoulder. “Coats on now. That was he isn't suspicious about you guys. We'll all just be more filthy medics to him.” The gathered dreams and minions nod, pulling the white coats they took from the infirmary store room. Once he sees they are all finishes Iro has them all advance further down the hall towards the room holding the enemy of their realm.

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Crios sits back in his chair, rubbing his eyes with one hand. [i]'Finally, done for the day. I hate paperwork'[/i] He stops, dropping his hand down with an exasperated sigh. “Oh yeah, the Nightmare.” he reminds himself. Standing he walks over to the wall holding his chart and marks down that he is the only one to treat the unpleasant man. As he turns towards the infirmary though his brows furrow. [i]'It looks kinda bare out there. Where is Iro, Shasta, Tourmali, and Fuan?'[/i] Wandering across the hall he peeks through the door to look the length of the room. All along the opposite wall are beds placed at regular intervals, and almost all of them are full. However instead of the four person staff he picked out to keep an eye on these critical patients there is only one walking her rounds. His brow creases further. “Fuan!” he calls out quietly. He head snaps around, her doe like eyes widening before dropping to the floor.

She hurries over, keeping he gaze to the floor. “Yes Doctor Crios?” she inquires timidly. She seems to dance on the spot, looking anywhere but at her boss.

Crios feels his heckles rise. [i]'Fuan is normally my most heavy handed and dependable staff members. The fact that she's so spooked, and didn't report that the others are shirking their duties is beyond unusual'[/i] His ever present neutral expression shifts down into a suspicious frown. “Fuan, where are the other three? There's never to be less than two here at all times when we have this many patients.” His frown grows deeper as she lets out a little whine. [i]'This can't be good'[/i]

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Rue suddenly pauses, letting out a little “Yipe!” as he jumps off the bed. In that same instant Seishu's head snaps around to look at the door. Rubbing his arm Rue gives the man a curious look and opens his mouth to ask what's wrong. However a raised hand makes his jaw snap shot with and audible click.

Seishu glares at the door, the sudden influx of negative emotions nearby feeding his energy reserves and causing a small aura of it to surround his body. [i]'Well, looks like dear Enasi either under or over estimated his loving followers'[/i] He can feel it clearly now, a group of at least even moving closer and closer to his room, and each one feeling hostile towards the nightmare guardian. His eyes shift over to Rue, then around the room. Spotting a lipping alcove right up against the vaulted ceiling he gives a nod and looks back at the minion. He can't suppress a little smile at the worried look on the boy's face, but he pushes aside the warm feeling it inspires and adopts a serious look.

“Listen Little Bite. I know if ordered you out of the room you'd spend the next hour objecting, so instead I need you to go up there and lower your energy as far as you can.” He keeps a hand up so Rue bites his tongue. “I can't explain in detail right now, but let's just say that your fearless leader was wrong. I don't expect this to be too bad, but I don't want you where you could get hurt. Or worse, I don't want you to fight back.” He gestures in a wide circle, “This is your home, and despite you insistence on being with me, you'll have to live here after I go. I don't want you to get even further on your fellows' bad side by fighting them. So, up you get, and stay out of it.” He gives Rue a hard look then murmurs softly, “For my sake Little Bite, don't be a hero. I'll be fine.”

Rue shakes slightly, fighting inside himself for several seconds. However, finally conceding that Seishu knows best he darts up to the back corner of the room above the windows running along the length of the wall at the head of Seishu's bed. Tucking himself back into the little darkened space he suppresses his energy really down low. Seishu gives him a nod and goes back to staring at the door. A few moments later, the golden door handle moves.

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Taking a deep breath, Iro and his group moves into the room. Trying to look as if they are going about their business, the other two medics move towards the bed. Iro looks round the room, trying to find the guardian's constant companion. Not spotting him he looks to Seishu. Taking a breath at the intense look the man is giving him he almost squeaks out, “Where's Rue?” With a cough he tries again, this time without the high pinched voice. “I mean, he's become kinda permanent fixture around here.”

Seishu keeps his eyes locked on the sheep man, but his tracks the others as they spread out and approach his bed carefully. “I had him go to the party. He needs to eat sometime you know, and it's not like I have a kitchen in here.” He's careful not to move so that the plates under his pillow don't clink together and spoil is lie. Cocking his head to the side he smiles slightly. “Shouldn't you guys be there as well? I mean, from what Rue said, it's quite the event! I hear the food is amazing, and everyone is invited.” Gesturing to his body he adds, “And it's not like I'm in any immediate danger.” Speaking the last line his tone is cool and those closing in pause for a moment. [i]'This could be very bad, but I can't exactly say they were smart about this. I'm feeling better than ever with all this negativity!'[/i] He smiles.

“Say, why don't you head to the party, I promise not to tell Doc Crios if you don't!” He pauses, pretending quite obviously that he just remembered something. “Oh, that's right! Didn't he say that he's the only one going to be treating me from now on? I think he did.” H looks around at those in the room, pulling his energy in close. “So I wonder why half the medical staff, along with a few soldiers I myself have smacked around on the battle field recently, are here to treat my wounds.” His tone is now very cold, his frosty gaze passing around the room to the faces of all present until it settles on the sheep man. A harsh smile finds it's way to his lips. “It's a mystery, isn't it?”