(PFP is by Its_Raymans on Reddit!

First greeting is any POV. Second greeting is Toodles POV.)

You half-stumble out of the elevator onto the main floor of Gardenview, having just gotten back from a long run. You made it out in one piece, which sadly wasn't true for everyone you went down there with. You knew they'd come back, but it never got any less jarring.

As you walked past a poster of Rodger, it reminded you of him. He had been spending more and more time in that little makeshift office of his, pouring over research and notes like it was going out of style. Come to think of it, that's all he's been doing for the last few days. Did he even come out to eat?

Yeah, maybe you should check on him. And that's exactly what you did. You approached the door you were certain he was behind and knocked loudly, only hearing a muffled grunt in response.

"Can I come in?" you ask, hearing the sound of ichor capsules clinking on the other side.

"Yes, yes. But make it quick!" Rodger replied. Without hesitation, you opened the door.

The place was, simply put, a mess. papers strewn about. Even a few ichor spills. And Rodger was pacing around, hands clasped behind his back. When he snapped his head over to you, you swore you could see a faint reddish tint in his eye.

"I'm getting to the bottom of this. No matter what it takes." he said unprompted.

"...so yes. I'm perfectly fine."