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Location: Kolt and Anastasia's Apartment
Day: November 20th, 2042
Time: 8:00 p͞͞m͞͞

It has been a few weeks since Starling had been introduced to everyone by Crystal.

It was a mystery. Why did she tell the officers that Crystal was her mother? And after, why was she so vague, so... distant? To get some advice, Crystal decided to stop by Kolt and Anastasia's home in Safe Haven, as they were moved only a floor up from her.

Crystal knocked on the door and Anastasia answered it with a smile.
"Hey there! Can I come in?" Crystal asked quickly, before barging in.
"Uh... sure? What's up?" Anastasia questioned closing the door.
"Sit down, please." Kolt added politely.
"I need some advice from the both of you. Well, all three of you." Crystal glanced quickly at Violet, who curtly smiled. Crystal then began to explain her situation.
"Hm... maybe she's never had familial love before? I don't know. I'm not a psychiatrist." Crystal then made a realization at Anastasia's words.

"Psychiatrist...? Anastasia you're a genius!!!" Crystal exclaimed standing up to leave.
"Wa-wait! What are you doing?!"
"I've got it make a phone call. Thanks for your help!" Crystal replied, slamming the door behind her.
"Apparently, I'm a genius!" Anastasia said with a beaming smile, making Kolt laughed and kissed her forehead as Violet rolled her eyes.

Location: Ottavia's Office
Day: November 21st, 2044
Time: 11:00 am

After the Second Revolution, Ottavia decided to be a psychiatrist again, but: start her own practice where she could help anyone. With her help, many people overcame trauma and she was popular with androids.

Crystal knocked on the door to the rented building that Ottavia practiced in, and she was greeted by the woman herself.
"Crystal! Come in!" Ottavia exclaimed.
"Hey Ottavia, thanks for letting me in. I can't remember, but you mentioned it on the phone, where can I make an appointment?"
"Over here." Ottavia guestured to a Little reception area and Crystal froze and blinked to see a familiar android.
"Ashley?"
"Oh hey Crystal! How are you?" Ashley replied smiling.
"I'm doing-" Crystal paused for a moment, she wasn't fine, if she was she wouldn't be here.
"I'm doing... ok." Crystal explained as Ashley nodded. Ottavia had taken Starling to get to know her a little bit.
"So, uh. Can I make an appointment?" Ashley nodded, handing Crystal a clipboard.
"So, how did you get to work here?" Crystal asked as she filled out the form.
"Well, I decided that I wanted to make some money on the side. I know, Lexi's a millionaire, but I just think a job will keep me from going stir crazy." Ashley explained with a nervous laugh.
"She also gave jobs to Conrad, Fyster, Arielle, and Regan. As it turns out, they use to work with psychiatrists before the Revolution of 2038. We can all thank Ra9 that they got involved!" Ashley explained, as Crystal handed her back the clipboard, focusing on the news on the muted TV. Lexi has just produced a new exhibit of never before seen photos of her, Ashley, and Meg to honor her old roommate and friend.
"Oh, and did you hear? Savannah's become an interior designer! She and Violet still keep in touch and they've got a solid relationship. Did I already say this at the bar last Friday?" Ashely rambled.
"Yeah, I think you might've." Just then a door opened and out stepped Conrad, one of the 14 Androids that Roger use to own, with another android.
"Now remember what I said, and be sure to keep in mind your goal." Conrad explained calmly to his patient, who nodded rapidly.
"I will. Thanks, Conrad." The male android replied, his head continuing to nod rapidly. He's not nodding... it's a malfunction. Crystal thought thoughtfully.
"Hello, Denver! Same time next week?" The android nodded to Ashley before leaving.
"Crystal? Long time no see!"
"Conrad! How are you?"
"I'm doing great! How about you?"
"I'm not doing so great." Crystal then started to explain her situation.
"Is that why you're here?" Crystal nodded.
"That's rough! I hope Ottavia can help!" Arielle explained, coming out of her office from doing some paper work.
"Speaking of which, where is Ottavia? She took Starling and left."
"Maybe she is with this Starling you speak of. What's going here?" Fyster asked coming into the room, with Regan trailing behind him. Crystal then explained her situation and had a lovely chat with all five androids.

Meanwhile, in Ottavia's office, Starling was saying her story. She was abused by the people that owned her. They were delusional, still wearing their fancy clothes from before androids took over, even though they were living in a slum. Then Crystal found her.
"Why... why did you guest her so easily?" Ottavia asked.
"She seemed nice... she stopped those guys from harming me. I... I asked to go with her. On my own accord. I wasn't forced. I... I don't know why I did it! I'm so confused!!" Starling explained, finally letting out all the anguish she felt.
"It's ok. You know, I have a friend like you. Do you know Violet?"
"I know of her. Why?"
"She's a lot like you. She suffered abuse from an owner, though she didn't know it. He came after her human family, and killed them all except her and her brother. She was a lot like you. Kept her distance and built walls. But after a while, she opened up, became friends with a lot of people who thought in that war, including Crystal. She's happy now. She's at peace. And I think you can be at peace too." Ottavia explained, making Starling blink in thought.
"I don't know. It's hard. I don't know how to talk to Crystal." Starling admitted, making Ottavia look up from the clipboard she was writing, a gleam in her green eyes.
"Do you like birds, Starling?" The young android blinked, a little confused by the question, before nodding.
"Yeah. I think so."
"We'll make a conversation about that. Crystal adores birds. She and Rupert would have never gotten together if it wasn't for those beautiful winged creatures." Ottavia explained, ending the session and having Crystal come in to explain her problems.

"Crystal, something's troubling you- and it's not the entire Starling fiasco." Crystal sighed, knowing Ottavia was right.
"It's about Rupert and I."
"Hm?" Ottavia raised an eyebrow.
"It's ok! Nothing to serious. It's just, I want to adopt kids and he's hesitant." Ottavia chuckled.
"Sweetheart, that is quite serious!"
"Ok! I get it! What do I do?"
"Well, how is he with Starling?"
"He loves her, even though he won't admit it. Ottavia, I don't want this to be our downfall. I love Rupert, with all my heart!"
"I know. I know. It's tough. But I think you'll be alright. But for now, as much as I hate to say this, Starling is a priority. She needs justice and her 'parents' need to go to jail for the abuse. They have laws now for that sort of thing." Ottavia explained and Crystal nodded, handing Ottavia $10 for the session, that was all the sessions costed, no matter what. And that's how Ottavia became so popular.
"See you, Ashley!" Crystal said waving quickly, Starling gazed back at Ashely and pondered what Ottvia said.
Could she be right?

Author's Note

Hey guys! This is rushed and I'm sorry, I feel like I've forced myself to write this!

Well, anyway. Other than that crisis I had a great first week of school. I made for new friends! I know sit with two of them at lunch, well... at least on blue days... on red days I'm alone :(

It's ok, though! I've got a book with me!

I've got a lot of books to get through, and am almost done with my Batfamily Series. It'll be missed😢 After all, I wouldn't be writing any of my books if it wasn't for that series! It started my career, and two years later, it's ending!

Ignoring my nostalgia, if you live in America, happy Labor Day weekend! And if you don't Well... have a great weekend I guess XD

Side note: Does anyone know why we don't where white after Labor Day? I've always wondered.

Bye!
BatgirlGeek❤️