Dark in the Dollhouse Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Light and Cold

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The majestic garden glimmered as glorious streams of sunlight broke past the grey clouds. The flowers wafted and the birds chirped into flight, their delight a wonder amidst the gloomy skies. The wilting flower remained silent. Her two twisted roots sunk deeper, in search of something... “In celebration of finally being able to see each other and our mission together, let’s have a little toast!” Malliqa said with smile as she ran to the cabinet and brought out a fancy bottle of wine. “Oh? So you had something like that?” Blaine’s blue eyes lit up as she sat straighter in eagerness. “Ehehe, I had it saved for a special occasion, just in case,” she said as she placed the bottle atop the tables and brought out three crystalline wine glasses. She poured the three of them an equal amount of the deep red liquid. Yuliana looked at the drink as it sloshed around the transparent glass. She picked the cup up by the stem and swirled it before giving it light sniff. “Smells nice,” she commented. “Then,” Malliqa picked up her cup and let it outwards “in the hopes of a newfound friendship and a successful joint mission, cheers!” “Cheers!” Blaine and Yuliana exclaimed in unison and clinked all three of their glasses together. Each of them took a sip of their drink. Yuliana found the taste quite pleasant as she closed her eyes and felt the cold yet warm drink slide down her throat. She looked towards Malliqa and asked, “So, when are we setting off?” Blaine said, “Yeah, I need to know that as well. Can’t be leaving without some proper preparation now can we?” Malliqa nodded. “I’ve been given full rein by the leader so anytime you people are good, I’m good too. I just request that you finish everything within this week. Missions like this can go on for a long while, extending on for multiple weeks or even months.” Blaine sighed. She massaged her forehead and said, “That’s the thing which bothers me the most. My son is pretty young and too long away from him would not be good for my heart. I’d prefer if we got things done quick. Leave quick, come back quicker. For me, let’s see...” Blaine closed her eyes and frowned as she thought for a while. After a minute, she replied, “Two days. It’ll be two hectic days for me, but I’ll manage.” “Sorry for the inconvenience, Blaine,” Malliqa said as she scratched her hair with a complicated expression. Blaine shook her head, “No, don’t be. It’s my choice to tag along in the first place. You take on so many missions and I can’t even do one? Please, have some faith in me Malliqa. I’m capable too!” she exclaimed as she shot her fist out with a smirk. Malliqa laughed. She looked towards Yuliana and said, “So what about you, Yuliana?” “You can just call me Yuli if you wish, all my close friends call me that.” “Oh? Did I just get a promotion? Let’s go!” she exclaimed as she pumped her fist in. Yuliana laughed, “I guess so,” Her face turned serious as she added, “Now, to answer you question, hmm...” With Evander gone, I don’t really have any jobs or anything to keep me occupied. My main goal is to find out more about my circumstances which is directly linked to this. So for me, the quicker the better. The only thing I have to is inform Vin. But other than that yes, there’s still that thing, She replied, “For me, the same as Blaine. I’d like to take some time honing my skills with my Series and get some more practice in.” “Ooh, training hard now are we, Yuli?” Malliqa whistled with a smirk. “So it’s all decided then,” she added as she finished her drink and placed her glass down. “Then, what next?” she tilted her head and looked at Blaine and Yuliana. “Hmm... since we’re here and all, why don’t we have some fun?” Blaine said as she looked at Malliqa with a grin. She put her glass down and did a motion of shuffling cards. “Oh! Absolutely! I think I have them in my cabinet...” Malliqa said as she ran towards her bedside cabinet. She brought out a deck of playing cards and skilfully shuffled it mid-air. She set on the