Walter Elias Psychiatric Center: Foyer

Anna rushed down the hall and stopped when she was close to the foyer. She stood back as she looked on. Mirage was waiting by the front door, next to her was another woman. The woman stood slightly taller than Mirage, she had red hair cut short and bright greenish-yellow eyes. Mirage's expression was that of someone who was both concerned and slightly annoyed.

"How long has it been this time Mirage?"

"A month if I remember correctly." Came the tired reply. "What do you suggest this time Amelia?"

The taller woman moved to speak, but was cut off by the sounds of the door opening.

Anna looked on in curiosity as a young woman walks through the front doors, escorted by a pair of police officers. The girl walked over to Mirage as Amelia stepped over to the officers. Shaking both of their hands, Amelia thanked them.

"Officer Wynchel, Duncan. Thank you for your service and for returning the girl to us."

The duo simply tipped their hats before turning to leave.

"Enjoying the show?"

Anna jumped from her hiding spot, turning to face the cause of her surprise. She was standing next to Dash, who was leaning against the wall behind her. "Where did you come from?"

Pointing behind himself, Dash responded. "From down the hall, duh. You know, you probably shouldn't be spying."

The redhead took a quick glance back at the situation then turned back to the young orderly. "I'm not spying…I'm…observing." Just as she finished her sentence she heard shouting coming from the foyer. Anna turned her full attention to the main entrance, only to see Dash trying to calm down Amelia and Mirage.

Shocked, the young nurse couldn't help but wonder. "How did he…wasn't he?"

Anna was pulled out of her thoughts as she realized the ever confident orderly wasn't fairing very well. Feeling the urge to help, she rushed to his side. The young nurse moved in front of mirage, ushering her back. Dash preoccupied himself with Amelia and getting her under control.

"She keeps running away on your watch! You're responsible for the residents, it's your job! It's what we pay you for!" snapped the older redhead.

Mirage pressed forward, still being stifled by Anna. "I do my job just fine warden!" Her words dripping with venom. "Maybe if you hired half way decent doctors, we wouldn't have so many trouble residents on our hands!"

A low growl escaped Amelia's lips as she took a step forward. Dash maintained his position in front of his irate boss. The warden looked down at the boy serving as her temporary roadblock. She was greeted by a pair of pleading blue eyes. A loud sigh escaped her as she took a step back.

Sensing the tension dropping, Anna stepped aside. The blonde straightened out her appearance then glanced at the younger employees.

"Dash…"

The blonde orderly turned to face his other boss. "Yes ma'am?" he asked.

"Can you and Ms. Andersen please escort Elsa to her room?"

Dash nodded. He tapped Anna on the arm, signaling her to follow him. Throughout the entire ordeal, Anna failed to notice the girl with the white blonde hair standing off to the side. Dash walked over to the girl and motioned for her to follow as well. The trio walked off, leaving the older women to one another.

Resident's Wing

The walk was relatively quiet. The only sounds heard were the faint murmurs of other residents and shoes squeaking against the linoleum floor. Anna was very curious about the girl in her presence. More so she was curious as to what she'd done to elicit such a reaction from two seemingly dignified professional women. Her brow furrowed as she thought further on the matter.

Sensing her brooding mood, Dash decided to speak up. "Hey, don't look into it too much."

"Hm?" she questioned, pulled from her thoughts.

"What happened back there with the warden, don't think on it so much. It happens sometimes."

Anna nodded, showing she understood. The trio halted in front of a white wooden door. Dash pulled out a ring of keys and began sorting through them. Once securing the correct key, he unlocked the door and pushed the door open with his foot.

"Alright Elsa, here you go. You know the drill."

Elsa silently walked into the room. Dash turned his attention to Anna.

"Well nurse?"

Anna was startled. "Well what?"

"Female nurse, return runaway female resident. A full body search is mandatory."

The young nurse blushed harshly and peered at the darkened room.

Do I really have to search her?

She took a deep breath and stepped into the room. Dash shut the door and laughed lightly to himself.