Title: The Cure
Spoilers For: Epitaph One
Characters: Topher Brink, Adelle DeWitt
Rating: K+
Summary: Adelle has an idea on how to restore Topher to his former, perfectly sane, glory.
Blonde locks peeked out from the top of a sleeping pod as Adelle DeWitt entered the room. She had become rather familiar with this sight, as it was a regular one these days. Topher sat there in his pod, books and crayons and toys strewn about, every single time that she went to see him. Some days he would peak his head out and greet her cheerfully, with an innocence that surpassed that of the dolls before they regained personalities. Today was not one of those days. Topher remained as he was, even though she knew full well that he knew she was there. So, without a word, she removed her stilettos and lowered herself to sit in the pod with him.
"Where did it all go?" He asked, maintaining his gaze at the wall.
"Where did what go, sweetheart?" She asked.
"The time. The time when everything was okay, and Echo and Paul were around, and there was peace." He now turned his eyes to hers. Tears streaked down his pale face as he desperately inquired. But she had no reply. Where did it go? She held him tightly and rocked him, as she had done so many times before. This time was different though. This time, she had a revelation. She thought of the past, and all that had happened. Then it hit her. She knew what she had to do.