"Of course you do" Fury replied, "it's supposed to be hard to believe, that's the point. And yet from the moment the first discrepancy showed up I've kept anti-telepathy technology in my eye patch. Not that it mattered at first, Charles Xavier was locked away in a secure facility. However, when I found out that Charles McHale was the same Charles Xavier, I approached him. He gave himself up immediately, I interrogated him and once I was satisfied. I let him go."

"Shut up. Shutupshutupshutup!" SHe yelled throwing a pillow at him. "I don't want to hear it. He lied to me, for over 5 years. 5 YEARS. I don't care what you say, I'm never going back to that place. Never!" She crossed her arms and turned her back to him, "Now please go. I want to be alone."

Fury caught the pillow, he didn't seem too impressed by her reaction, "He lied to the entire world. Of course he lied to you as well." he stood, "Your silence on this information is appreciated. And your welcome for reading you in on it" he turned sharply to leave. He had better things to do than deal with a tantrum.

"Fine! GO!" She yelled but after she did she started to choke back the tears. What was wrong with her? Why was she so depressed and overly emotional.

((Hmmm... maybe she would go back... If Grandpa Oswald brought Eric to the ship...))

((he probably would XD since he wants to get her married. But we can try talking with Horatio first))

An upset Ceres was something Horatio's keen sense of hearing picked up on quickly. He heard Fury storm off and curiously the blind man approached Ceres' door and knocked lightly, "Ceres?" he spoke just loud enough to hear.

((She's also being affected by the part made bond she made with Loki. The longer she's away from Loki, the more depressed she gets. Her Grandfather would try to find someone to fill the voild she's feeling))

Ceres sniffled and looked up, "Yes?" She asked, turning to wipe away the tears.

"What's the matter?" Horatio questioned, stepping inside.

"I...I dunno." She wailed. "I-I just feel really sad and longing and it's so overwhleming a-and Fury is a meanie face. and and.... My chest hurts, like someone ripped it open."

Horatio stepped forward, his hand finding the gem in her chest. He had learned a thing or two about these gems by now and he found that he could use his own calmness to help them. "Deep breaths" he spoke gently, "and tell me what he spoke of"

Ceres tried and it took a few moments for her to calm down. "S-Something about Charles Xavier not being a mad man. He's the head of the Cranwood Academy. I found out from Pietro and Fury was rambling on nonsense. My head is pounding so I couldn't listen to him.

"Ah, I see" Horatio replied, rubbing her shoulder soothingly, though he didn't seem the least bit surprised at her news.

"I think I'm broken..." She said, holding her head in her hands "Everyday since Loki left, it's been getting worst and worst. I don't know how to describe it." Ceres was showing clear signs of withdrawal. "And it's sounds like Fury wants to ship me back to the school but I can't. Not with him there."

"Ceres" Horatio spoke kindly, "I think you need to find a way to move on from him. You nearly bonded with Loki and I believe it is effecting you still. Also, for the record, Charles is fine. I was there when he made the decision."

" He is?...oh... I should apporize to Fury. But, I don't know how to move on, Horatio. He's all I can think about. It's taking everything I have to not just grab a parachute and look for him myself. I know he's bad. I kjnow he's a liar but... Have you ever had this? Someone you wanted to be with even though you know you couldn't?"

Horatio couldn't help but smile a little, "Yes... I believe I fell to Earth for her"

Ceres smiled a little then nertual face, "So...How do I... move on?" She asked, really having no clue. She didn't want to go back to the school, even after knowing now that Pietro and Fury were telling the truth. How could she? After all the things she'd done with Loki and then going back where Eric was... She felt so ashamed of herself.

"I do not think that I am the right person to ask about that" Horatio pointed out, "but I do think that you should speak to Eric. Perhaps you could visit Genosha with me?"

She thought about it for a few mins before speaking, "...O-ok. Will you come with me when I see Eric?"

"I refuse to see Eric" he crossed his arms haughtily, then cracked a smile at his joke, "but I will come with you"

Ceres cracked a smile as well and pushed him lightly, "Sorry. But Thank you," She kissed his cheek before getting up and changing into a kimono, her grandfather had gotten her some of her things from home. "Now I need to make amends with Fury... Otherwise I won't be going anywhere."

~

"You'll have to forgive her, Fury. She's not quite herself." Oswald said as they walked back yo Fury's office. "Last time this happened it had the same effort... Something Loki most likely is aware of since he has her soul book..."

When Fury opened the door to his office, Ceres was kneeling in of the coffee table where a lush assortment of foods had been prepared and a hot pot of traditionally mixed green tea sat awaiting to be eaten.

"Forgive the intrusion, Director Fury. But if I could have a moment of your time." She bowed her head.

Oswald almost looked surprised but then smiled, proud of the display, "We can continue our conversation later... Director." He nodded and walked on down the hall.

Fury nodded in return to Oswald and turned back to Ceres. He stepped into the room and closed the door behind himself before kneeling across from Ceres, "To what do I owe this display?" he questioned

"I...I wanted to apologize for earlier today for my behavior. You came to me with the truth and told it to me in full confidence and I simply refused to hear the truth within your words. I haven't quite been myself and after some guidance I see now that why you were saying was indeed true. I.. should never have doubted your word. You've done nothing but try to protect me and time and time again I treated you without the respect you deserve. I... I am sorry." She bowed down, arms to the floor. Very traditional Japanese. (Just like the yummy food she made)

"I appreciate your honesty" Fury replied, "and if your food is as good as your apology, it is well received" he smiled, "Let's eat. I'm actually pretty hungry"

She smiled back, "Well, let's hope you like Japanese." She joked, sitting back up. "You and the rest of shield have been working with your candle burning on both sides lately. It's the least I can do to help." She said picking up the pot of tea. "Tea or Coffee?" She asked.