(Oki)

-unknown to her, she was about the see that Zach was no where in sight-

-There laid a pate of breakfast food on the table but still no sign of Zach except for a small note-

Alice: Yes Serenity? *she sounded like she was in the laundry room*

Alice: he said he was going out on a walk. I'm not too sure where he is rn but he normally takes a route that leads to the park.

"To: Serenity From: Zach If you're reading this then I have long ago left the house. Don't be worried, I'm be home soon. I made you some breakfast, and I'm sure mom already ate her's. So for today just relax but I just wanted some fresh air alone for a bit. I love you."

-a bit of a time skip(?)-

Alice: *she walks into the room* so, how are you feeling, I haven't seen you much today.

Alice: well I could stay here with you.

Alice: I'm sure he just needs a little alone time. Everyone needs that once in a while.

Alice: but whta? *she sits beside her*

what*

Alice: oh dear, he'll be back soon. but in the mean time, there is always things you can do without him. (oh no)

Alice: It's going to be alright. *she pets her head* You just need a distraction

Alice: I know that look and no. *she sighs* I know you want to see him. I know you aren't a fan of being alone but we can't depend on others all the time.

Alice: to constantly someone or a specific someone to be around you. You become clingy, and panic or feel empty or alone when they aren't with you. You loose a sense of being able to handle yourself or be happy when you're alone. You feel they need to be there to be whole. And I don't want that for you.

Alice: I understand that much, so to become dependent makes sense but I don't want that to become a permanent part of you.

Alice: But that doesn't mean it can't be helped

Alice: I'm positive It's all apart of the healing process

Alice: I'm sure of it. Now let's give him another hour or two at least. And if you still want him we'll go look for him

Alice: good, now how I about I teach some baking skills.

Alice: of course!

Alice: *she gets up* meet me in the kitchen *she starts to go to the kitchen*

Alice: *she starts taking out baking materials* now, what is it you would like to make this time?

Alice: let me guess. Velvet?

Alice: hmm, interesting choice. *she takes out some rainbow sprinkle* shall we get started?

-They start their little baking session-

Alice: oh well we need, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk

Alice: *she hands her the mixer* you must mix it together*

Alice: mix until frothy but make sure not to over do it or it'll just be liquid.

Alice: good and once yyou finish mixing, we will chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Alice: now for us to wait

-After a few minutes, the oven timer beeps-

Alice: *she takes it out of the fridge* It's looking really good.

Alice: of course. *she starts prepping and getting out the pipping bags and pipping tips*

Alice: *she helps with designing the cake and places the sprinkles.*

Alice: It looks gorgeous! I'm so proud of you!

Alice: thank you sweetie. *she takes the plate* smells delicious

Alice: *she takes a bite* It tastes amazing!

Alice: *she giggles* I bet you thought it was amazing too.

Alice: *she continues to eat her cake*

Alice: Serenity wait-! and she's gone. *she sighs* Hopefully they get home soon.

-The park seems to be much calmer at this time of day. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming. People seem to be having a good time but Zach wasn't there. Maybe he's by the park's pond-

-On your way there, you began to hear a beautiful melody. It sounded like a violin-

-The closer to the pond you get, the louder the music gets. Eventually you reach the pond and see a figure playing the violin. They seem to be lost in the melody themselves. you don't recognize who it is until you look closer-

Zach: *He hasn't noticed her presence. He's playing like he didn't have a care in the word. As a yellow aura seemed to have surrounded him*

Zach: *This continues until the song soon comes to an end. He seems content with the piece he played. Taking a tiny break to think of a new song to play*

Zach: *he opens his eye and exhales happily. He soon turns around to sit next to a tree until he notices Serenity watching* S-Serenity?....

Zach: *he hides the violin behind him as the fades a bit* W-What are you doing here?

Zach: oh dear..... I- It wasn't even that good.

Zach: Serenity please, it's not a big deal. *his face flushed in embarrassment*

Zach: I just- I wanted this to be a me thing. Something I could truly enjoy with no other influences. Where I couldn't be judged and I could cheer myself up when no one else could. But I guess it isn't just me who knows anymore....

Zach: W-Wait. It's okay. I didn't mean t-to upset you....

Zach: no r-really please! It's alright, please don't run!

Zach: *he walks up to her and lays down next to her. Putting her on his chest* shhhh..... It's going to be alright. Everyone has problems..... We'll get through them together. (gn)

Zach: some people get stuck in these child-like modes sometimes. It's typically called your mental age. A lot of people are hurt will act the way they did when their trauma started whenever stressed. I could see why you don't want to let go. And when I get too stressed I have to be isolated. Because at the time, most people were dangerous or unavailable.

Zach: *he pets her head* but it's going to be alright...... Maybe we should save up for therapy...

Zach: sure. *He moves her off his chest gently and sits up. Picking up his violin* any song requests?

Zach: hmm *he closes his eyes before beginning to play another song. It was peaceful yet also felt quite melocholy*

Zach: *he played flawlessly. As if he had been practicing for years and he mostly likely has*

Zach: *he smiles as he continues. He gets sucked into his music once against.*

-after a few minutes the song ended- ach: *he soon opened his eyes* so how was it?

Zach: *he smiles softly at her* thank you

Zach: *he kisses her forehead* thank you. *He pets her head*

Zach: so you said something about cake right?

Zach: We could go home. get some cake. I think I am done here today.

Zach: *he gets up as well and takes her hand*

Zach: mhm right. *he puts his violin in it's case and hides it* alright I am ready to go

Zach: so what did you make? Did you have fun at home?

Zach: I mean what specific cake did you make?

Zach: *he pets her* Well I'm glad you had fun. Sorry I wasn't there.

Zach: babe? *He shook her bit* babe you there?

Zach: .... What did she tell you?

Zach: I see.... It's complicated. I think it's better if you recognize when you're doing it. Being dependent can become a problem. Considering that it's worrying when we don't know how you're going to react when you have to be alone. But we are not trying to scare you. Mom should have probably explained it more subtly but she's only worried for you. She didn't mean to scare you.

Zach: it's going to be alright. We'll get you the help you need

Zach: I think it would be good to. Holding things inside aren't good.

Zach: *he walks in* thank you Alice: oh you two are back. Welcome home.

Alice oh of course

Alice: what is it you need to talk about?

Alice: oh. I'm sorry I made you feel this way....

Alice: oh sweetie, it's not at all your fault.

Alice: *she hugs her* I know but it wasn't. And it never will be. WE just have to work through it together.

Alice: it's going to be alright dear.

Alice: *she lets go* thank you for letting me know. Zach: oh um we were both thin think that we should start saving up for therapy. It's long overdue. Don't you think? Alice: *she slowly nods* mhm

Zach: oh right. *He takes a slice of cake and takes a bite* Mmmm!

Alice: dhe giggles we're glad you like it. Zach: *he gobbles it up* idk how you guys do it.

Zach: /w\ I want more Alice: maybe after dinner today.

Alice: but for now. *she puts the cake in a container and places it in the fridge. it shall stay here* Zach: alright ^^ Alice: so did you enjoy your walk Zach: it was nice

Alice: I'm glad to hear such

Zach: I'm gonna head to my room to get more comfy attire you two don't mind. *He heads upstairs*

Zach: *he nods and goes upstairs to get changed* Alice: so he was at the park wasn't he?

Alice: hm let me guess, the pond?

Alice: That's where Ezekiel used to go to get away from everything. My other two children followed in his steps. I never interrupted since it seemed to be a safe space for them. It still amazes Zach can still go back there. Without overwhelming regret fueling him. It truly is a safe space for him. It started with the youngest and it ends with the oldest.

Alice: so please don't tell him I know.

Alice: mhm, self taught. It's admirable.

Alice: I think it could calm anyone down.

Alice: *she smiled* thank you -You could hear footsteps coming back downstairs- Zach: I'm back.

Zach: who doesn't like comfy and cozy. *he snickers*

Zach: time for a cozy night Alice: hmmm oh we could watch a movie tonight.

Zach: a movie could be nice Alice: *her face light up in delight*

Zach: *he froze in shock* y-you've.... never heard of a movie

Zach: that all changes today. Now wer have to watch one. Alice: I completely agree

Alice: I'll make snacks, you two pick the movie. Zach: alright. *he takes Serenity to the couch and turns on the tv*

Zach: *he starts switching through movies* What kind of stories do you like?

Zach: hmmm I pick, Kung Fu Panda. what do you think?

Zach: alright, Alice: *she sits down, handing out the snacks* Zach: thanks mom. we're gonna watch this. *he presses play*

(gn) -They watch the movie. Making sure not to tell Serenity any spoilers-

Zach: *he cuddles up with her*

Zach: is interesting good? There ar all different kinds of movies in all different forms.

Zach: hmmmm well hopefully they get better in time

Zach: *he wraps a blanket around them*

Zach: *he yaws* at least I get to spend my tie with you

Zach: I'm happy you enjoyed it. There are man more to come in the future. Alice: *she was already asleep on the couch*

Alice: *she shivers* Zach: As long as it doesn't wake her. She needs the sleep. *he gets up to get another blanket and wraps it around Alice, then cuddles her* Alice: *she stops shivering and slightly smiles*

Zach: *he turns off the TV with the remote* good night. sweet dreams

Zach:*he leans on Alice's shoulder and soon drifts off to sleep*

(to when?)

(oki doki) -It's the next day and the sun began to rise- Alice: *she began to slowly wake up and rubs her eyes* mmmm.....

Alice: *she looked at the two and smiled* good morning you two. *she pets both their head gently before getting up. Doing her best not to wake them*

Alice: *she walks up the the living room window and looks outside* It's quite early... but I guess it isn't too early to start making breakfast. *she leaves off to the kitchen to start cooking*

Alice: *she would look back at them every once in a while. She smiled at how peaceful they looked. But would not too long later be replace with a sense of sadness and maybe a bit of regret* I wish things could've been like this before....

Alice: *she squeaked* I-It was nothing. I'm sorry if I woke you dear.

Alice: hm? I just mumble to myself every once in a while.... Reflecting... It's nothing really.

(Gn) Alice: ....... *she sighs and starts mumbling and whispering to herself. She's stuck in her head. Almost losing track of the fact that she was cooking* I miss you Malcolm... and I know I shouldn't but.... I just.... I hoped every day that you would just stop hurting this family.... That maybe you would come back to me the way I knew you...... that maybe we could be a happy family.... that's a foolish thought and it always had been..... *she tears up* I always wondered where did you go but those dull never say anything back..... he stopped loving me a long time ago..... he never loved this family.... so why did I let him hurt them? why did I let him hurt me.... over and over..... *tears fell down her face* Why do I miss you..... (btw are you going to comment on the other rp or are we done with it?)

(1. Oki Doki :3 I just note some stuff for later rps. 2. That's a lot of rehab and therapy. I'm intrigued. Though I have to mention, even if he does get reformed they may or may not get back together. Reason: Alice misses him dearly, of course, and she'd try her best to forgive him. But even if she fully does, that doesn't take away the years of torment and abuse. She's always going to be cautious around him. And no matter how much she wants to be in a romantic relationship again she's going to think about that. And she's going to think about the possibility of him relapsing and going back. That's a huge hurdle to get over for her. But if they can. Then yes.)

(but we can do it if ya want)

(oop kk) Zach: *he pulls her close to him. Enveloping her in his arms*