So sorry I couldn't update sooner. I tried but there was something wrong with the computer. Anyways, almost all of the major characters are introduced… … …Oh wait, there's some more people. (Reads a list) Oh man, don't worry all, I'll introduce them soon. Anyways, here's another chapter!

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A Psychologist Day And Life

Chapter Four: Public Introductory

As the sun began to rise, I woke up pretty early. About 6:20 in the morning! I was always an early bird. (I know, it's crazy. You wouldn't be caught dead waking up that early). I got myself dressed, got my clothes on and soon was out the door, locking it, of course. The cafeteria didn't open until 7:30 so I was out of luck. So I figured I might as well finish up my own tour of the compound to the trip to the chapel outside.

It was cold and the sunlight had not yet really shown itself. After wandering around aimlessly for a few minutes, I finally found the chapel. To my surprise, the doors were already open. Letting myself inside, I wondered why the doors were open.

The place was dark however I could still make out the shapes. The alter was at the front and so was the many pews. However when I looked closely, one of the front pews had a person. Hiding myself at the shadows, I moved in.

Upon closer examination, I found that it was a nun. She was praying silently however she mumbled loud enough for me to hear her.

"Wonder what's going on with her?" I asked myself. Then my eyes caught something that made me know who she was. She was wearing a watch around her neck.

"Jesus Maria!" I gasped. "She's here…" I then listened in what she was saying. She was praying the rosary and it seemed she was at the fifth glorious mystery. The glory be followed by the Hail Holy Queen and she made the sign of the cross.

"Even though she's stubborn, forceful, rash…she's still a good person." Then I heard her say, "St. Christopher of Travels, please guide my brother back to me…"

"A futile effort," I scoffed. Then I realized…"Wait…did I say that out loud?"

"Who's there?" she gasped, turning and looking around. I hid in the shadows, waiting for her to stop. Then the doors opened again and Chrono walked in.

"So this is where you are?" He said going towards her.

"Sorry Chrono," she said, "I'll tell you next time."

"You don't even tell me the next time," Chrono crossed his arms. "Rosette, I know you too well."

"Right…"

"We better get something to eat. We got that assembly Sister Kate put together at the last minute."

"I swear the woman is a slave driver. First secrets in what she's doing and then last minute assemblies."

"I know, it can't be helped though," Chrono started to talk his leave with Rosette following behind. One last look around and she was gone.

"Whew! I thought I was going to die." I looked around and then left through the back door. No one was none the wiser as I got to the cafeteria. It was open and after I got my plate of flapjacks, Remington walked in. He joined up with me.

"Hope you had a good sleep," he said, filling his glass with orange juice.

"Good morning to you too," I said to his response.

"We're having a assembly."

"Or so I hear."

"We're discussing the changes within the branch, as well as give you the chance introduce yourself to the others."

"Oh hell," I shouted at him, "why did you gone on and do that!"

"Relax. Just say a few words to the people and then you're done."

During the last few years in school, I learnt to do some oral presentations with the class. I always had symptoms of butterflies in the stomach, the heart racing, etc, etc. So, seeing that I couldn't get out of the predicament that Remington put me through, I accepted as well as get those uncomfortable feelings all over again.

The assembly was held in the chapel at 10:00. Sister Kate began with the new incentive of handling exorcisms, new weaponry that the Elder created and among other things. Right near the end, Sister Kate stood up in her dignified form.

"As you are no doubt aware, the recent suicide by Sister Florence had given us pressure for us all. I don't know the reason why she did it or how she felt but I do know this. Everyone of us have stress that sometimes we cannot deal with. In addition to Father Remington doing psychological help, another has just joined us yesterday from the San Francisco branch. I would like to ask him to come up and introduce himself."

Looking at Kate who motioned me to move, I got up. There was a lot of clapping going on when I took the stage. Surveying the crowd, I saw Azmaria waving who was sitting with Chrono. At his side was Rosette.

I cleared my throat. "Hello. My name is Bert. You can call me Bert, Birdie or whatever name you want to call me. Just don't call me 'Big Bird' I have enough of those at home." (I know, an awful joke but hey, we're talking about the 1920's) I received some smiles and some snickers so I continued. "Like Sister Kate said, I'm a transfer from the San Francisco branch. I can't tell you much about my personal life as it is…well…personal. I've heard a lot from my fellow peers as the New York Branch being the most effective in the Order's goals. Let me be the first to say that it is an honour for me to be working with you."

Another rounds of claps and then I continued on and on about 'how I will be an asset to the group, becoming aware of the present situation that may lead to deaths or personal injury' and in the end, I said, "Let me just get one thing clear: I am not a stranger or an enemy. I am your friend and continue to be if you treat me with respect. If you follow these conditions of mine, then all will be fine. If you don't, then you're toast. Remember, we are one big family here and we must watch for ourselves." I stopped and then looked at my watch. I was surprised at myself that I made a twenty minute speech.

This time, there were claps followed by cheering. The massive crowd disbanded as some of them met up with me. After talking to a nun, Azmaria with Chrono came up to me.

"That was a pretty good speech," Azmaria said to me happily.

"Thank you," I said. "Pretty good speech if I do say so myself." I looked at Chrono who was looking down. "What's wrong Chrono?" I asked him, "Not feeling well?"

"No, I'm fine," he said to me. "I'm just feeling a little light headed, that's all."

"You met Chrono?" Azmaria asked.

"Yeah. He was wondering around the compound late yesterday evening."

"Oh…" that was all she said.

"Right…" I looked around, "where's your other friend? You know, the girl who was sitting beside you."

Chrono replied, "You mean Rosette? Oh, she left when you finished. I bet she's in her room or somewhere…"

"Okay," I started to leave, "I have some business to attend to so I'll see you around."

They both nodded and as I was leaving, a conversation took place.

"What a nice guy," Azmaria said.

Chrono looked down, "He knows something. I'm worried."

"Who? Bert? Don't worry. Even if he had a secret, he wouldn't tell us because it's a secret to us. He's a good man at heart, I know it."

"Okay…"

The sun was going down. Remington said to me that tomorrow I would receive my first clients.

"Great..." I thought to myself as I made my way to my office. However while I was making my way, I heard something. Turing around I saw nothing. I continued to walk when I heard someone else walking. Again, I turned around and saw nothing. I had a good idea what to do next so I only walked a few steps, turned around quickly. Then in front of me was Rosette.

"Oh dammit," I thought to myself. So putting on a friendly smile, I said, "hi."

She nodded. "I thought I heard your voice from before. You were in the chapel this morning, weren't you?"

"She found out, So you figured me out."

"You said, 'a futile effort'? Why?"

Remembering Remington's rule of not keeping in contact with Rosette, I decided to say, "Let's just say I know you too well."

"How well?" she asked, crossing her arms.

"Well enough," I said, putting the key in the hole. "Good night." I closed the door in front of her face.

"Hey," she roared, banging on the door, "you still didn't answer my question! Who are you!"

I opened the door ajar, "I'm going to tell you a secret of who I am…" She leaned over intensively. "I'm a psychologist. Oh wait, everyone knows that. I guess that's not much of a secret……anyways, good night!" I closed the door yet again. As I laughed at the little joke, Rosette wasn't laughing. Chrono came out from the blue.

"I should really put a leash on you," he said. Rosette looked at him.

"I don't like that guy," she said to him. "I tried to ask him about himself and he shuts the door on me!"

"Maybe he doesn't like snoopers." Chrono prepared to leave. "Come on, we can talk in the cafeteria."

Rosette followed him, yelling, "I'm going to find out about him soon and when I do, he'll be sorry!"

In my room, I heard her shouting. It was only going to be a matter of time before she found out.

"This girl will bother me to no end," I thought to myself. Then I started to laugh again, "For a minute, I acted like my brother!"

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