Again, character introductions. Anyways, I hope you like it.

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A Psychologist's Day And Life

Chapter Six: A Day In New York City

We had just begun our drive to New York City. The car wasn't as comfortable as the cars in the future but I suppose you can't expect much from the 1920's can you? Now that my brother was here, it wasn't quite lonely. I didn't know why Amor wanted to take the car with Rosette inside however I did know this. While he was in his car, I was in another car and we both didn't have a clue what was going to happen.


Amor's Car

"Are we there yet?" Amor whined.

"We've been on the road for ten minutes and already you're already complaining," Rosette said crossly. "Why don't you keep your mouth shut?"

"Make me," Amor replied, sticking his tongue.

"You are soooooo mature…"

"Rosette, that's enough," Chrono said, finally intervening. "These guys are our guests."

"Fine, I'll do it for your sake," Rosette relented.


My Car

I was sitting there quietly…thinking…actually daydreaming about stuff when someone tapped me at the shoulder. I looked around. Since Mary was driving, it was either Claire or Anna. I turned and saw Anna looking at me.

"Hey, you're awfully quiet. Are you okay?"

I nodded, "Yes…I am. Thank you for your concern."

Anna stretched herself, "You don't have to be all formal. How come you're like that?"

"It wouldn't be the gentlemanly thing to do if you acted like a big baboon."

"Hey, he made a rhyme," Mary said happily.

"CAR, CAR," Claire calmly directed. The car barely missed an incoming car.

"Sorry," Mary apologized. I just sighed.


Amor's Car

"Someone's drunk driving," Amor pointed out to the other car behind them.

"That would be Mary," Rosette pointed out. "If she's talking while driving, then she gets distracted easily."

"That's a good thing to know. Remind me never to get in a car with her."

"That's not a nice thing to say," Azmaria said suddenly.

"Kid, there are so many things in the world that's not nice. Me talking behind someone's back is a cakewalk to the kinds of things that some people do in this world."

Suddenly Chrono and Rosette grew quiet. "Did I say something?" Amor asked.

"Just shut up already," Rosette said quietly.


My Car

"Something is wrong," I said suddenly. I couldn't explain it. I had a feeling that something was not right in my gut. Whatever it was, it had to do with my brother.

"What's wrong?" Claire asked.

"I think something happened in the car in front of us."

"How can you tell?" Anna asked.

"Just call it a twin thing. I feel the same way he feels and vice versa. The feeling I feel right now is…guilt."

"Maybe he said something that he shouldn't have been said. Rosette is very sensitive on words."

"You think?" I asked her. This was an interesting side note. Rosette had been always rash and foolhardily on some cases however words bothering her? I remember one specific episode that she stated that words didn't bother her. This was something to keep on the back burner…for now.

"Hey, we're almost there!" Anna pointed out. I looked at the front window and the buildings began to be bigger and bigger. It seemed like both parties were driving in silence. About fifteen minutes later, we arrived to what looked like a huge theater. All parties came out of the car and spilt into two groups.

"Okay," Rosette began to direct. "Me and the sisters will go in one direction. The rest of you will…do whatever."

"You okay?" Mary asked Rosette.

"I'm fine, I'm fine."

"How come we're not bringing the boys and Azmaria?" Claire asked her.

"Because we didn't invited those two here, therefore they're not our responsibility. Azmaria and Chrono can watch these two."

"Still…if something happens to them, then Sister Kate will…"

"It's okay," I said to them. "If Rosette has her reasons then we shall respect them. Isn't that right, Amor?"

Amor was looking at the pretty lights when I said this. I slapped him across the head. "Hey! Wha'cha do that for!"

I just sighed. "We'll meet back here in two hours," Rosette said and the girls were off. Me, Amor, Chrono and Azmaria were the only ones left.

"Shall we begin to explore this city?" I asked the group.

They nodded.

"Then let's get going."

While my group was sightseeing one part of the town, Rosette and her group when to the business district of the city. To the girls, Rosette was quieter as usual.

"What's the matter?" Anna asked.

Rosette turned to them, "What?"

"We know when you're quiet, something is wrong. Tell us, we're your friends."

"I rather not say," she said looking down. "Something stupid happened, let's just say that."

"Does it have to do with Bert's brother?" Mary asked. Rosette gave them a cold stare.

"I knew it!" Mary said successfully.

"He's so dumb! Why does he have to act like a stupid asshole anyways! Who made him the king of the world!"

"I don't know why you're angry at him," Clare said, crossing her arms, trying to understand the situation. "Tell us from the beginning."

"Okay, here goes…" And Rosette gave the girls the explanation.

Meanwhile, Chrono and Azmaria where leading us to the park when I walked and talked with Amor.

"So, what happened?" I asked him.

"I think I did something stupid," Amor said guilty.

"What did you say?"

"Okay, this is how it gone down. You see, I was back talking about Mary's driving skills and then Azmaria comes out of nowhere and says how I shouldn't be doing that. Then I said, and I quote, 'Me talking behind someone's back is a cakewalk to the kinds of things that some people do in this world.'"

Then I realized what happened, "you suck."

"What?"

"You probably reminded her about…him."

"Who?"

"You know, him. Whom she's looking for."

Amor still didn't get it, "What?"

"Do I have to spell it out to you? Her b-r-o-t-h-e-r!"

"B-r-o…oh, shit."

"He finally gets it."

"I didn't mean it like that."

"Well Rosette has the false impression that you were meaning something. When we get together, I want you to apologize to her."

"Why? I don't wanna!"

"You're gonna because you said shit that she didn't want to hear."

"Okay, okay, I'll apologize," Amor said finally.

"Good."

"Hey, what's the hold-up!" Chrono shouted at us. "It'll be dark soon by the time we're done our sightseeing!"

We both continued towards the park.

Meanwhile the girls took a seat near the fountain which was located near the business district. Rosette took a seat with Claire right beside her. Anna and Mary were standing.

"He just doesn't understand," Rosette said miserably. "He just doesn't…Both of them don't."

"Can you blame them?" Claire asked her. "Is it their fault they don't know your past."

"But…"

Anna started, "You've got to stop taking the impression that people know you. The truth is that they don't."

After a while of thought, she then finally agreed, "You're right. I shouldn't jump to conclusions. Dammit, how come I keep on doing that?"

"It's your nature," Mary said to her, "you can't help it if you're like that."

Rosette gave a smile and the girls continued on their way.

We finally made it to the park and we took a seat on the benches that oversaw a huge field of grass. There was a hot-dog vendor and we each had a hot-dog. While me and Amor was busily chomping on his hot dog, a woman with green and yellow clothing walked passed. Chrono waved at her.

"Hey, Satella!" Chrono said with a smile.

She turned around, "Oh, it's you! Hello Azmaria…Chrono. Where's the loudmouth?"

"Rosette is with her friends," Chrono replied. "We're just watching some guys."

"Who?" Satella questioned.

Chrono to the both of us and we both noticed. "Uhh…hi," I said uneasy. "Chrono, aren't you going to introduce us to your friend?"

"Why did you say that?" Amor asked me. "You know who Satella is."

I whispered back, "If I did call her by her name without her introducing herself, then she would be suspicious, would she."

"Satella Harvenheit," she introduced herself. "And you are?"

"My name is Bert and this is my brother Amor." We were lucky. Back in the 1920s, no one knew about Sesame Street. "Anyways, what is your business here?"

"That I cannot say," Satella said, taking her leave. "Azmaria, Chrono, say hi for the loudmouth for me."

"Okay…" Chrono said and she left us alone. I looked at my watch. "Oh, crap."

"What's wrong?" Azmaria asked.

"We're late."

We looked at the watch and realized that we were indeed late for the two hour limit. We all made a mad dash to the entrance of the park.

"What's taking them so long?" Anna asked impatiently.

"They must have didn't look at the time and don't realize it yet."

"Well I'm waiting for ten minutes and if they don't show up, we're leaving!"

Just then, we arrived at the scene.

"What took you?" Mary asked.

Amor replied, "A run-in with a jewel summoner, what do you think?" Chrono and Azmaria looked at him. Bad move.

Chrono spoke, "how did you know that Satella was a jewel summoner?"

"Uhhh…." Amor struggled for an answer.

"Because she had a jewel glove on her," I replied. "We were reading up on jewel summoning on an ancient text. Isn't that right, Amor?"

"Yeah sure…whatever."

"Anyways, let's get going," Rosette said as she got in the car. The rest of them followed while me and Amor talked.

"For the interest of safety, I'll drive with her this time. You get in the other car. When we get back, I want you to apologize to her."

"Fine, fine, I'll do it," Amor said impatiently. As we both went into our respected cars, they started up and we sped off back to the compound.

Don't worry guys. The interrogations will start soon. Very soon. Anyways, please R&R.