"Happy Birthday Kiddo," Patton said as soon as Virgil walked downstairs.

"Thanks," Virgil mumbled.

"I got you a gift," Patton said bouncing into the room.

"You...you did?" The boy looked at Patton.

"We both did," Logan said walking into the room.

"I also got tickets to that play," Patton beamed. "Oh, yeah, before I forget. I have to take Joan's shift after lunch today." He told Logan. "But I'll still make it back before the play starts." Patton chuckled at Virgil's confused face. "I took a couple days off this past week to help you get settled in." He explained to the boy.

"What do you do?" The anxious boy wondered.

"I work at a dog shelter," Patton explained. "I would've just worked at an animal shelter, but I can't be around cats."

"I thought cats were your favorite animal?" The boy asked. Patton laughed.

"They are, but I'm allergic so I can't exactly be around them." He laughed and put some pancakes on both Logan's and Virgil's plate.

Virgil was confused. "Why have cats be your favorite if you can't even be around them?"

Patton shrugged. "I like cats. They're just so-"

"Don't you dare," Logan threatened.

"Purr-fect." The teacher groaned while Patton giggled. Virgil watched unsure of what to do.

"I have some work to do before the play as well. I'll just be in my study," Logan put his empty plate in the sink. Patton and Virgil watched him walk out of the room.

"Just you and me now kiddo," Patton stated putting some pancakes on his plate and sitting next to the boy.

"Do you have powers too?" Virgil blurted. Patton looked at Virgil. "I guessed that you did, but I don't know for sure then Logan told me about his-"

"Kiddo," Patton interrupted him. "Yes I do."

"Oh," Virgil looked at his plate of food.

"Logan told you about them?"

"Uh...no. He told me about his powers. He said he didn't understand yours all the way."

"Well, each of the powers we have, only we can understand them fully. No one else can."

"What do you do exactly?" Virgil looked at the older man. "I...I think I have an idea about what it is."

Patton raised an eyebrow. "What's your idea?"

"Well...It has something to do with emotions, because at the mall I felt a small hint of calm rush over me. I don't know if that was you though because it didn't stay for very long."

Patton sighed. "I tried to calm you down. It's a part of my abilities."

"Because I was panicked?" Virgil asked.

"Yes, but don't blame yourself because it's not your fault."

"But what I don't get is how did I fall asleep? I don't remember passing out."

"You've passed out before?" Patton's eyes widened.

"Yeah," Virgil found the ground really interesting. "When...uh...when the shadows get...out of hand..overbearing in a way."

"When was the last time that happened?" Virgil thought for a moment.

"When I first arrived at the...orphanage," The boy shrunk back. "The shadows surround me and when they disappear I'm unconscious. I...I was scared...and I couldn't control it. I'm sorry, It's just....I never...I don't-"

"Virgil breathe," Patton said, noticing the shadows starting to change. "In. 1, 2, 3, 4. Stay with me. Hold. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Out. You're doing good. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8." They repeated until Virgil started breathing normal again.

"I'm sorry I panic so easily."

"There's nothing to be sorry about. You have anxiety and was never taught how to help it. But we can help you as long as you are okay with it." Virgil nodded.

"You...uh...never told me how I fell asleep," The boy mumbled.

"Oh, yeah. Well, I can temporary put people to sleep if I calm them down to a point where they are totally relaxed. It's hard to do and I don't like to do it unless it's absolutely necessary. I can also read people's emotions, but only if I've touched them before. All I have to do is think about them."

"Oh, even strangers who brushed up against you on accident?" Virgil asked. Patton nodded.

"I should probably start on lunch," Patton smiled. "Do you want to help?" The boy shrugged.

"Sure. I guess," They both stood up and walked into the kitchen.

"Since it's your birthday I'll let you pick what we have."

"I don't know."

"Anything, we can even order pizza if you want," Patton smiled at him.

"Yeah, let's just order pizza," The boy mumbled.

"Pizza it is," The bubbly figure exclaimed.