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It has been now exactly two weeks ever since the Deponian arrived on Elysium
It has been two weeks since Rufus let go, falling down back onto Deponia as both Argus and Cletus were still stuck, after repeatedly trying to convince goal that they are Rufus.
Cletus had given himself out as Rufus as well. And succeeded with his act. Goal was the one who had helped him, helping him out of the motor. However this would mean that he has to be playing along with a role as someone that he never was, everyone believed him, besides Goal.
Goal wasn't stupid, she knew that the Rufus that came on Elysium wasn't the Rufus she knew, he never was so pale, his acting never so odd and his posture never this straight. Also the real Rufus never was that organized.
Goal had thought about her words wisely, multiple times even and decided that on this very day she would stop acting like the naive and stupid Girl. She would finally tell Cletus the truth
Goal had thought about her act carefully. Calling 'Rufus' over to her own living quarters. Normally they would have moved in together- however 'Rufus' asked about Cletuses living quarters, knowing that they are empty, he took the chance to claim it as 'his own'
As soon as Cletus entered Goals house, he realized that something was wrong. Very wrong in fact. The Mood seemed to drop, so did Goals happy smile that first greeted him so warmly. As soon as the door shut close however, Goal started the thing that she had called him over for.
Goal started to call him out, telling him how she knew that things were off, naming each and single thing that had caught her eye. Cletus tried to interrupt her, trying to save himself from this situation but Goal didn't let him go with his plan
it was obvious for Cletus that he had lost this, and there is no turning back to this. She found out about his secret sooner than he had expected- but he knows she isn't dumb- he should have guessed it
Goal was just about to get really started- however the red-haired girl couldn't finish as she heard a firm knock onto her door. Causing her to turn her head quickly to the dark oak front door of her own home.
Goal and Cletus looked at each other for a second before Goal walked towards the the front door, twisting the doorknob before opening it not long afterwards.
To her surprise it was one of the organon- or how she should say: ex-organon, which previously worked for Argus. This already caused her to raise her eyebrows in surprise “yes?” she asked calmly to the man in front of her
The Person was seemed to be in a hurry, however tried to be as calm as possible, that's how Argus always wanted them to be, no matter how the situation was, they had to stay 'cool'
“ms. Goal, Your father would like to speak with you and Rufus in the nearby Hospital. A problem has accrued- sadly I do not have any information about it. Please follow me.” he reported. Before Goal was even able to say something, the man already started to walk the direction of the hospital.
Panic began to build up inside of Goal- did anything happen to her father perhaps? Goal began to worry and acted quickly, she grabbed onto Cletuses sleeve and started to follow the man with quick steps. If it really was as important as things sounded like, there was no time they could loose
“Goal wait-” Cletus started to speak, trying to keep up with the quick steps, he was still shocked about the whole situations that just happened, the fact that he was exposed by her, leaving a big risk that Goal is going to tell it everyone and his whole life going to crash in front of his eyes. Cletus always cared about his image, and that isn't a secret.
However, he just received a glare from her as soon as he spoke to her, her glare filled with a almost scary coldness and seriousness, that it caused Cletus to have goosebumps “Quiet Rufus” she mumbled before turning her head back forward. The way she said Rufus caused Cletus to gulp a bit,
he knew she would be mad but he wasn't prepared for that at all, all he can do currently is to follow her to the hospital for whatever reason. He can feel how she was worried. He doesn't blame her.
Ulysses was already waiting at the entrance of the Hospital, wearing his normal uniform, which is pretty uncommon ever since this deponian appeared on Elysium. He was pretty much lost in his thoughts, he wasn't sure how it was possible or how the two will react to the thing he had called them over out of nowhere
But as soon as he heard steps coming towards him he turned his head towards the noise quickly “oh Goaly, there you are” he spoke as he turned completely towards the two that he requested for. He tried his best to not let anything seem like things were wrong. He knows what has happened will pretty much change everything
“i hope I didn't interrupt anything” he added soon afterwards, tilting his head a bit to the side, Goal just shook her head quickly, letting go of Cletuses Sleeve as she crossed her arms “no, you didn't father, however why are you bringing us here? What is so important?” Goal asked, it was obvious that Goal was still pretty shaken up
can you blame her though? She pretty much called Cletus out, only to be called to the hospital urgently. Something seemed wrong and it was causing her almost to panic.
Her father only nodded slowly as he began to speak again “it is quite Important. Now please come with me, you too Cletus” Ulysses added, turning around before starting to walk towards the entrance of the building, causing both Goal and Cletus to look at each other very quickly
“did you tell him?” Cletus whispered in a hurry
Goal only shook her head quickly “i didn't-”
Ulysses cleared his throat, causing the two young adults to jump a bit before he explained in a calm voice “it will all be explained. Now come.” he ordered as he began to walk into the building.
Cletus and Goal followed had no other choice than to obey and follow Ulysses in a quick pace, pretty much ignoring any kind of look they might receive from nurses or doctors alike.
However they were soon led to a hospital room, which two ex-organon soldiers stood by, almost like they were securing it. What in gods name is going on
However. This question would soon be answered as Ulysses opened the door, offering an open door for Cletus and Goal to quickly step in before they froze. Ulysses made sure to close the door afterwards, standing by the door as he watched the two young adults to stand in front of a hospital bed. Both of them were starring at what was laying there right in front of them.
Completely shocked at what they saw
“we have gotten reports down on Deponia that had us confused, I sent two to inspect soon after we had gotten the Report, that's how we found him, he is barely alive, we don't know how he survived but he did..somehow. Ulysses explained as all three now looked at the Person tied onto the bed.
Cletuses face was pale, shock and confusion were almost written on his face. “w-what..”
while Goal was tearing up, holding a hand close to her mouth, as she tried to process everything that was going on. Her hand and body shaking almost like a leaf in a stormy night.
Machines hooked onto him, obviously unconscious and not in the greatest state that anyone could be in, however it was obvious who it was.
Rufus.
His skin was paler, bandages wrapped around his body in various places where machines weren't hooked on.
He seemed to also have lost weight. A lot of it even.
However it didn't change the fact that it was Rufus
It was really him.
He survived the fall.