Garath's Potion Madness!

[Mistress Guendolen]

"Well, you'll be with me as well as with Steve and the potions, right? So it's all good." She took his hand and smiled a little to herself; apparently he liked the idea of being alone, too. Hopefully later, when we have the all clear. If all else fails, maybe I can drag him into the closet again....

[Kris_Roth]

Kristine nods..."That's all and good...but...who's going to stay with me?" She hopes someone would keep her company....she also sees Clark has paired up with Rhiannon, and she seems left out of the whole coupling part of college...

[Mistress Guendolen]

"Kazuki should stay with you. This is his idea, after all. And maybe Allen should, too." And if you two decide to help each other nurse broken hearts, that'd be even better. Or maybe Allen will decide you need some comfort.... Rhiannon was discovering a bit of an interest in matchmaking, now that she herself had gotten paired up.... Well, I just want everyone else to be happy too, right?

[Mystic Mina]

When Clark saw Kristine's downcast eyes, he couldn't help but feel a twang of guilt. He felt a great deal of sympathy and compassion for her.... But he had Rhiannon to care for as well, and the fact that he felt deeply both of these girls was tearing him apart. What should he do?

"O-On second thought, maybe I should stay with Kristine. She'll need help explaining the chemical situation and everything...."

Why can't he choose? Didn't he confess his love to Rhia already?..... But then, what about Kristine? He couldn't just up and leave her like that....

[Kris_Roth]

Kristine looked up as she heard Clark say he would stay..."If it's ok with Rhiannon...but you two seem to hit it off well...if you insist...." She looks over to Allen, and Kazuki....."Are you going or staying with me? I don't mind your company..."

[Mistress Guendolen]

Wait a minute- what? Is he second-guessing already? Got one look at the cutie and it's bye-bye, tomboy.... "If you'd rather stay with her, that's just fine," Rhiannon mumbled. "I can take care of myself, after all...." Her shoulders slumped a little. If he really wants to be with her, I'll have to let him go. And here I was so happy.... The tomboys never get the guy. The cutie always does. Remember that.... She slowly turned and started to trudge towards the door. "I'll go get Steve," she said, still mumbling a bit.

[Mystic Mina]

"W-Wait! Rhia!" Clark said a bit hesitantly. "It's not like that! I want to go with you, but.... I mean.... Well...."

How was he supposed to tell her how he was feeling without hurting her?

"Just.... I.... I have to...."

What was wrong with him!?

[Mistress Guendolen]

She looked back over her shoulder. "You have to what? Go ahead, just say it. Be honest with me." Even if it hurts, I'd rather hear the truth. I just hope I don't humiliate myself by crying....

[Kris_Roth]

Kristine saw this was hurting Rhiannon..."Did I do something wrong? I hope this isn't what I think it is....
She looks to Clark with her blue eyes..."Clark, from what I hear, Rhiannon seems to like you...yet you were the first to help me after I fainted in the lab, and you sat with me when I had to see that creepy counselor, then you rescued me with all the others when Mr. Lenrez was going to send me to some hospital for weird tests and stuff. I...was wondering, when you were trying to talk to Mr. Lenrez, what did you say to him about me?"


She thinks to herself..Whoa, did I just steal Rhiannon's potential boyfriend? This potion must really be potent...I hope this isn't going to cost me Rhiannon's friendship.....[/i]

[Mystic Mina]

.... Well, she said to tell the truth. Guess there's no other choice....

"I.... I just feel that Kristine is my responsibility. She's been through a lot.... And I was the first one to help her. I can't help but feel.... Feel a sort of bond with her. I'm sorry, Rhia.... I still care deeply for you, but.... I care for Kristine too. I'm sorry...."

Clark couldn't go on. He was afraid if he said any more, than he would lose Rhiannon forever.

[Mistress Guendolen]

She- she's trying to steal him! I don't believe it! The no-good- two-faced- and- and I thought she was nice! I tried to help her! And all along she's using her cuteness and uncertainty to worm in, knowing I don't stand a chance when we stand side by side.... She took a few deep, hitching breaths. "You guys just go ahead and talk," she said, voice suspiciously watery. "I- I'm going to check on Steve-" She spun around to leave, not wanting her apparently now rival to see her show weakness. "You'd rather be with her, fine. I understand. It's no contest- it makes sense. I'll just get out of your way, now." She took another deep breath and pushed towards the door, hot tears spilling down her cheeks. I don't believe it- I was happy- not anymore- never speak to them again-

[Kris_Roth]

Kristine thought....Whoa, that went well, NOT! She probably hates me for stealing her boyfriend now. Man, this is not going to help my reputation.... She shakes her head. "Clark, Rhiannon really likes you, okay? Please don't ruin my friendship with her, just because she now thinks I'm some sort of rival.... I still want to be friends with her and you...." She facepalms...As if this day cannot get any worse....

[Beyond]

Jack came back to the room only to find the people getting ready to leave.

"what's happening? where do you think you are going?" Jack said to the group.

[Mystic Mina]

"No! No, WAIT! Rhia!"

No.... No, he wouldn't let it end at this! NO!

"Rhiannon, LISTEN TO ME!"

In a flash of anger, Clark burst forward using his wings and blocked the doorway, preventing Rhiannon from leaving.

"Don't leave me! DON'T!"

[Mistress Guendolen]

She reeled back, breath catching sharply. "Uh- I-" For a moment, she couldn't speak at all. He was so... intense.... She'd never seen him like this before. "I- I thought you wanted to be with her...." she said, still wavery and uncertain. "You mean you- you still- w-want- me?..."