"Jayce, what is the rumor you mentioned earlier?" "Oh right, well not a fully rumor, but I have been hearing two names over and over. One was Haruchi? Hauki, I'm not really sure how to say it and the other is Takar-Hmm Takera, no no, oh right Takeda!" Michael's mouth dropped open slightly and his eyes went wide. 'He was right.'
Michael couldn't believe what Jayce was saying, "Did you hear anything else associated with these names? Their intentions perhaps? Or can you tell me who brought up these names?" Jayce stayed quiet for a few moments, 'Gosh, this is the longest he has been quiet since I met him; finally getting a break heh,' Michael thought to himself as he let out a sigh of relief. "Well, that nurse, Wendy, I heard her asking a doctor about the "island legend" or something of the sorts. There was a lady patient who came in with her kid the day you two left, she said the name Takeda. She said something like, "You better treat me right, don't you know who I am, Takeda would never," and yeah that's mostly it. Just whispers from people, oh and that Mathers guy, the military one, not the doctor, he mentioned the Hari-Uki whatever name and he was around when the Takeda guy was brought up in the conversation."
During Jayce's explanation of the woman, he posed in a dramatic fashion and made his voice sound higher than how it really sounds. Michael did his best to contain his laughter, "I do wish you would stop with these theatrics. I am doing my best to focus on the information, but when you pretend to act like a woman and speak at such a fast pace, I'm not sure to laugh, or to shut you up." Jayce smiled wryly and lowered his head, "My bad, I was an unofficial babysitter in the community I was living in. I had to entertain the kids somehow. Not many parents immediately go for the idea of a male babysitter. Anyways, I just wanted to let you all know because it felt important. Right, and the Military Mathers mentioned the names before she was admitted. If you're mad at me or wanna kick me to the curb I understand."
Michael stood up and walked over to Sir Shoyo's desk. "Stay there for a moment. I am going to call someone into this room, afterwards we can take the next step regarding all your information." Jayce nodded, 'I hope I didn't bug 'em to much. I just wanna help; Priestess or Princess, she is beautiful and powerful and I want to be near her at all times. The other one is pretty cute too, now that I have a better look at her,' Jayce smiled to himself as Michael made his way to the bed where Naya was currently sleeping. "Miss Naya, you should know you can't fool me into believing you are still sleeping." Michael stood near her bed and she smirked and opened her eyes. "I'm sorry, I haven't been awake that long, honest. I just, didn't want to interrupt." Michael chuckled and went back to his seat near Wren. "Jayce, this is Miss Naya; Miss Naya, this is Jayce. He will be staying here for a while. Once Sir Shoyo arrives we can get you checked once more and then I would like you to accompany us to talk with-"
"AAH!," Wren suddenly screamed out in pain, causing everyone around to be shocked and look towards her. She curled into the fetal position while covering her ears. "Make it stop! Make it stop! PLEASE!" Wren was pleading for the pain to stop, at the same moment they heard footsteps approaching quickly from outside. "Wh-what happened to...Madame Priestess?" Sir Shoyo was panting near the doorway as he moved closer. Wren stopped yelling but continued to mumble to herself. Michael and the others explained what happened as Sir Shoyo checked his patient. The three stepped to the side to give him space, "Michael, has-*sniff* has she been like that the whole-*sniff* time?" Naya was visibly shaking and sniffling. Single tears slowly left her eyes, before Michael could answer her question, Jayce pulled her into an embrace.
"Don't fight the hug okay? Just cry it out if you need. I'm not sure what all happened but she was resting peacefully for quite a while. Judging by the bandages; you've been through the wringer recently. Just take it easy, you can trust me." Naya initially put her hands out to push herself away, but the more he spoke, the more she gave into his hug. She began crying more and nodding, while tightly hugging at Jayce's side, causing him to readjust his initially looser hug. 'Why do I feel so relaxed with this guy? I don't even know him...oh Wren please be okay... Wow, I can feel his muscles pretty good like this,' Naya turned her head to the side so she was resting it on his shoulder.
'Mm he smells good. Like outside with a bit of a clean smell. Is, is that a tattoo? Hm, what an interesting guy. I'm almost the same height as him but, I feel so safe, like he's so big and strong no one can hurt me,' Naya looked up slightly while trying to stop her tears. 'Uh ohh, he has his ear pierced too? Gosh this guy is just too my type.' Naya smiled slightly to herself, shortly after she let go. "Thank you Jayce. I feel better now, Sir Shoyo, how is she?" Sir Shoyo turned to look at them. "She is still in quite a bit of pain. I will need her to give her some fluids and nutrients. Miss Amber will be here shortly; once she is, the three of you can visit The Elders, seeing as Mr. Jayce seems to have quite a lot of information he has gathered. Sir Michael, I will notify you if there is a change in Madame Priestess' condition. Will the three of you please wait outside until Miss Amber arrives?" "Yes Sir Shoyo, I will be awaiting your call." Michael answered and Naya nodded then the three of the walked and looked towards the chairs, but before they could sit down, Amber came scurrying towards the room.
Her face flushed red as soon as she made eye contact with Michael. He smiled kindly towards her and her blush deepened, without saying a word she slipped into the room holding a small tray with only two small covered dishes on top. "Well, since Miss Amber arrived, let us go and talk with The Elders. Miss Naya, if you would please find Miss Ari and get things settled, I will accompany Jayce to speak with the elders." Naya nodded and started to walk off, but hesitated and turned back towards the men, "Will I be able to meet up with you again afterwards?" Jayce was confused and Michael simply chuckled. Jayce looked up towards Michael. "What's so funny?" Jayce was beginning to get irritated and Naya was as well, "She was talking to you Jayce, I do believe she fancies you to some degree."
Jayce tilted his head to the side slightly showing his confusion, then his cheeks and the tops of his ears turned a bright shade of pink. "Oh, Oh yes Miss. I will be looking for you once this meeting or whatever is finished. Tell me where I can meet you?" Naya smiled and giggled a bit, "I'll find you Jayce. See you soon," Naya smiled brightly once more, waved, then turned to leave. Jayce was still standing in shock with his hand slowly waving to the empty hall. "Hey, calm down Jayce; she is a nice one, whether it be a short crush or something more, you will-" "She isn't like that with every new guy around...right?" Michael paused for a moment, "No, she isn't the type to show this much interest in all the new men that have been in and out of the temple. However, that should be the least of your worries now. We need to go to The Elders, we have wasted too much time."