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Prompt 29: Complain

"I demand that you listen to my request!"

"I won't hear another word of this nonsense! I told you before, we do not have the resources to help her with her recovery at this time."

"Bull cheese and you know it! You want me to follow my destiny Grimm? You're doing a lousy job in making it seem like a good idea."

"On the contrary, this is the lesson you must learn. Kitty went off script and fell in love with you. What did it get her? A shattered mind."

"DON'T SAY THAT!" Alistair roared, glaring evilly at Headmaster Grimm. Both were in the Headmaster's office, the Headmaster seated while Alistair was standing with his hands on the older man's desk.

"Why not?" Grimm questioned. "It's true, isn't it? Kitty's all but shattered because she almost threw away her life and destroyed the Wonderland tale. We're lucky she's alive to fulfill her destiny. But the only person she should blame is you, for entertaining the idea going off script won't end in disaster."

Alistair glared at the Headmaster. "You know what I think?" he said. "I think you just want me to fess up. You want me to say 'sure, loving Kitty was wrong. She should have died for loving me.' Guess what Grimm? You ain't going to hear it, because I LOVE THAT GIRL!"

Headmaster Grimm looked at Alistair carefully. "That may be," he said. "But how much longer will she love you? She jumped, even when you told her not to. What kind of trust does that show, hm? Kitty's already beginning to see the truth Alistair. Betraying destiny only ends in suffering."

Alistair eyes were cold and hateful. "That may be," he said. "But I'm not giving up on her."

Headmaster Grimm sighed. "You're a fool," he said. "We have nothing further to discuss. You may go."

Kitty had made it to Headmaster Grimm's office. Cupid was waiting down the hall for her. Kitty took a breath and knock on the door. She heard the Headmaster say, "Come in." Kitty took a breath and opened the door.

When she entered, Alistair was know where in sight. Headmaster Grimm was sitting at his desk. He kept his eyes on Kitty as she came in. "Ah, Kitty. How are you doing my dear?" he asked.

Kitty looked at the Headmaster carefully. "Fine… better than… a few weeks ago," she said.

"Good to hear it. We need our Cheshire Cat in proper condition," the Headmaster nodded. "How might I be able to help you today?"

"I was… wondering if… Alistair stopped… by earlier," she said. She was trying her hardest not to have gaps in her speaking, but she found it difficult. It was an after effect of the trauma she had sometimes. She managed to speak normally most of the time. When she did speak, that is.

"Ah, yes. Alistair," he said. Kitty noticed his voice had a sense of distaste to it. "He was here earlier. Trying to convince me of something I said no to."

Kitty searched her memories. She remembered Alistair and Maddie talking when they thought she was asleep one time. "You mean… about… my mental treatment?" she asked.

Headmaster Grimm raised an eyebrow. "For someone who recently underwent trauma, you're clever," he said. "Yes, Alistair came in today complaining about how I'm being ridiculous. I know what's best for you and you seem like you're doing just fine."

Kitty scrunched up her face. "I'm still… hurting," she said. "Extra help… would be… nice to have. Plus… I kind of… want to know… if I can… cure this weird… tick in my speech."

"Ask Apple White. I'm sure she can brew something to help your voice from being sore," Headmaster Grimm said. Kitty was about to say it had nothing to do with her throat being sore, but he waved his hand. "I already said no, and that is that."

Kitty sighed but nodded. "So do you… know where… he is now?" she asked.

"No clue. But Kitty, I highly suggest you stop this foolishness with Alistair. It's not written in your destiny, so your breaking valuable law. Heck, you almost died because of that boy. I seriously think that you should…"

Headmaster Grimm stopped talking when he noticed tears in Kitty eyes. He realized he had said too much and was about to correct himself, but she beat him to it. "You think… you think I almost… you think this is Alistair's fault? I almost killed myself over the only one I love?"

"Who else could possibly ruin you to shatter your destiny?" Headmaster Grimm boomed.

"MY FATHER!" she yelled. That promptly shut Headmaster Grimm up. "You think your helping me by punishing Alistair? Is that what you're doing? Alistair had nothing to do with my attempt. Just… how can you call yourself a Headmaster?"

Kitty didn't bother to stick around for a reply. She left the room and bolted down the hallway. She'd apologize to Cupid later. Alistair was more important right then.

BN: Ok, we're getting closer and closer to the big climax of this arc. One more chapter after the next, and we're good. Basically, I wanted to show that even though their relationship is strained, Alistair is trying to fix things. He really is a great boyfriend, dealing through all Headmaster Grimm's crap for Kitty. I feel as though Kitty now understands how much Alistair is actually suffering. He's kind of overworking himself for her benefit. Don't worry, though, things are getting better for the two.

Also, Kitty's pauses. From what I know about traumatic events, sometimes one comes out of them with some sort of disability. I felt Kitty having pauses would work the best. It might not be exact in how things work, but she'll have those every once in a while, most noticeably when she's stressed or worried.

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