Crimson Azure
CHAPTER 9
PREVIOUSLY... The Crimson Syndicate is working on forming their own underground army. Included in this army are the Aka twins, Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi. While retrieving the twins for a visit from their father, Maroon discovers Rose may have growing feelings for Amaterasu.
- ROSENROT:
Ja, ja, ja... Ein minuten, I will be right there!
- ROSENROT:
Ach, Mister Rose, good afternoon... Is something troubling you? You look so glum.
- ROSE:
M...Mister Siegfried... I think I need help...
- ROSENROT:
Well, would you like to discuss this over some pastries?
- ROSE:
Oh... Th-thank you...
- ROSENROT:
Have a seat. You seem more nerve-wracked than usual. Did you get in trouble with Doctor Maroon again?
- ROSE:
Uh... sort of...
- ROSENROT:
Would you care to tell me about it?
- ROSE:
I’m... I’m not sure if I can do this...
- ROSENROT:
They say the path from inner turmoil starts with a friendly ear. Mine is open, if you wish to use it.
- ROSE:
I... I think I’m falling in love with a patient.
- ROSENROT:
A patient? Which one?
- ROSE:
...Amaterasu, of the Aka twins.
- ROSENROT:
I think I see where this is going. What is it about her that you like?
- ROSE:
Well... She’s beautiful, for one thing. And when I bring her back to consciousness, well... She’s always kind and gentle.
- ROSENROT:
Okay... And what is it that made you think you’re falling in love with her? When did you start to think that was the case?
- ROSE:
I guess it started a few months ago, when I started working here. I was going under hypnotherapy training, when they first assigned me to watch over Amaterasu... along with some of the other patients...
- ROSENROT:
I see... So your feelings for her grew from there?
- ROSE:
...The first time I saw her, she was just lying on her bed, under a trance... I always thought she looked the most beautiful when she was asleep or under a trance. But when she’s awake... She’s so nice to everyone. I feel like I know her.
- ROSENROT:
You mean she seems familiar?
- ROSE:
No... I mean, like I know her as if she were a close friend, turning into something more.
- ROSENROT:
Ahhh, so you mean... You feel like you’re starting an intimate relationship with her?
- ROSE:
...Yes...Just half an hour ago I was about to kiss her while she slept.
- ROSENROT:
And you were interrupted by Doctor Maroon?
- ROSE:
Yes.
- ROSENROT:
Perhaps, against all odds, you should bring up this relationship with Mister Crimson.
- ROSE:
Wh-what?! Oh no-no-no-no-no... I’d be fired for having a relationship with patient!
- ROSENROT:
Not really. After all, he’s guilty of the same thing.
- ROSE:
...What?
- ROSENROT:
I forgot. You are still new to this company. Even so, you didn’t suspect anything from his... ahem, “playboy” attitude?
- ROSE:
You’re telling me I got worried over nothing?
- ROSENROT:
Not exactly, but I do believe you should ignore Doctor Maroon and pursue your relationship with Lady Amaterasu. After all, she is a beautiful woman, and you’re helping her recover from her illness anyway.
- ROSE:
...but what if something goes wrong in our relationship? It’ll be awkward, won’t it?
- ROSENROT:
Well, if she’s hypnotized, you can just wipe her memory of the incident, right?
- ROSENROT:
If it will make you feel better, I will discuss this with her father. I’m positive he will understand.
- ROSE:
...Thank you, Mister Siegfried.
- ROSENROT:
If you have any more problems, feel free to come to my office.
- ROSE:
Alright, I will. Sorry to bother you.
- ROSENROT:
Not at all.
- ROSE:
Do you, um... Do you really think I have a chance with her?
- ROSENROT:
Logically, I would say yes. You’ve spent more time with her than any of the other employees, not only because it was your duty, but because you genuinely care for your patients. You just need more confidence and courage, is all.
- ROSE:
Alright. Thank you, Mr. Siegfried.
- ROSENROT:
Come back to me if you have any more problems, ja?
- ROSE:
I will. Thank you for listening.
- ROSENROT:
Anytime.