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.
Epilogue
Topher was making his final trip down to his pod to collect the remainder of his things when he ran in to Priya.
"Hello, Topher," She cordially greeted him, "I see you're better."
"Yes, well, it was all DeWitt." He clasped his hands together in front of him, as he often did when he was speaking.
"I'll see you later, then. I'm on perimeter watch for the next hour with Anthony." It took him a minute to remember what doll was originally and "Anthony". After making a mental note to learn their real names, he continued his short walk to his former home.
Several former dolls greeted him as he made his way through the wide corridor. It is indeed strange, he thought, to see them acting so differently than I remember them. Topher hadn't quite gotten used to the fact that they weren't childlike pawns anymore. They were real people, all of the time, with real personalities and memories of their own.
When he entered the dorm, he found Adelle sitting in his pod, holding the pillow that he had yet to retrieve. The other items, which included a few toys and a variety of introspective and scientific books, remained scattered around the edge. She didn't look up at him, though he was certain that she knew he was there.
"Listen, Adelle," He started, unsure of what to say to her, "I'm glad you fixed me. When you told me of how I was just yesterday… well, thanks." He held out his hand to help her up, and she took it hesitantly.
Topher and Adelle strode out, hand in hand, to face the fallen world together. As hard as it would be for Topher to adjust to what to him would be a sudden downfall of humanity, it would be even harder for Adelle. She became his caregiver when he was unwell, and know he was better, and without those memories. All in all she was still glad to have her friend back. Now how do I go back to how I used to be, she thought sadly.
Authors Note: Finally, the end. I hope you enjoyed it.