~A few days later~

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Violet sat there on her bed in the attic of C.H postal, her legs gingerly kicking back and forth. The past few days were difficult for her to say the least, and the thoughts that constantly swayed in her mind scared her. They haunted her dreams, and would awaken her teary eyed and full of dread.

However now she had people to confide in, Claudia, and Cattleya were always so kind and protective. Violets body felt warm as she remembered from the day prior when they entered her room at C.H postal in the morning and found her yet again in a state of disarray and slowly lull'd her back. Their gentle words, and soft cradling set her racing mind at ease. However now as her legs stopped swaying her head sank and her heart began to throb in her chest.

Violet wasn't entirely sure what this throbbing in her chest was… this loud thumping that resonated throughout her body...no she did… she remembered this is similar to how she felt when she was away from Major G-…*knock*...*knock*...*knock*...

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The sudden knock snapped Violet out of her train of thought. She heard the familiar voice of Cattleya "Violet sweetie its Cattleya, and Claudia can we come it?"

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"Of course"

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After her response the 2 adults entered the room, giving Violet reassuring smiles as they approached. Shutting the door behind them.

"President Hodgins, Ms. Cattleya I am fit to.. return to my work...so please I-I dont want to be a burden like I have the past da-..." Violets shakey rampling was cut short by a warm encasing hug.

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Cattleya crouched and held Violets head to her chest while Claudia took a seat on the bed besides Violet and gently rubbed her back.

"Shh Violet its alright….we are actually here for a different reason" said Claudia

Upon hearing those words Violet head began to spin...she looked up at them…. and time seemed to move in slow motion...her body felt like she was underwater as a thousand thoughts spun around in her head.."there going to get rid of me"..."im of no use to them anymore" reverberated throughout her head.

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"Hey-a um Violet?" Claudia said awkwardly after a exchange of glances with Cattleya

"We know these past few days have been ...difficult but we wanted to know if you ...um ahah" Claudia chuckled nervously rubbing the back of his hair. -

"We want you to come live with us!" Cattleya said clutching Violet

"W-what?" the small girl looked like she was in shock

Violet felt a flood of warmth course through her body she couldnt help but smile as tears dribbled down her face. Burying her face into Cattleya, she said between sobs "yes!".

Claudia and Cattleya felt relieved looking at each other smiling.. Looking towards Violet they began to console the small girl with Cattleya holding her and Claudia affectionately patting the top of her blond lockes.

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"Perfect then we can move your stuff tonight after we close up!" the red haired man exclaimed in excitement as he stood up. Shifting the weight on the bed.

Violet didn't know how to respond or even understand her feelings, but she did understand that she wanted this warmth. She didn't want them to leave-no ….she wanted them to stay and hold her forever tending to this warmth...this fire burning in her chest.

Cattleya went to get up breaking the hug from Violet but the young girl persisted almost diving after her. This behavior surprised her but the past couple days haven't exactly had Violet acting as her reserved self.

"Violet its alright!" the woman said crouching back down enveloping her with a warm hug listening to her soft breathes…. "Violet how about you get all your stuff together then come down during my lunch break and have lunch with me...ok?"

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After a few moments Violet meekly retracted away from her a small pout on her face. "Yes ma'am I will do that…."

Giving one last smile and a affectionate pat on the head Cattleya took her leave to return to work downstairs.

While Violet was left there stuck in a whirlpool of her own thoughts all tumbling drowning eachother out with no organization. Almost as if in a trance she got to work packing the few possessions she owned taking care of the few items that meant so such to her. With her brooch fastened safely to her collar, the plush dog inside her bag, and the umbrella tucked under the handles she was ready to leave.

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