Upon the awakening of Alyssa, she stretched out her arms and looked outside the window. It was a very bright but good morning, as expected. She got up from her bed and checked the clock. "It's still 7:29 Am.. Maybe I should take a shower or something.." Said Alyssa. She opened her drawers and pulled out her favorite blue sweater, jeans, and some other clothing that some male audience would rather not know *If you know what I'm saying-*.

She doesn't want to go straight away to showering without the permission of Cassino, so she got out of the room and started to search for the manager. She passed by the playing area, but then peeked again. She could see that the manager was tackled by the children. All but four.

She observed the other four children, since she was sure she haven't seen them before. One is a little cyclops, with a clock necklace that its little ticking could be heard, one is a half vixen being who had a fluffy tail, and the other two.. They almost looked identical to each other. Same hazel brown hair, same indigo like clothing, same accessory.. Heck, even their actions are just unbelievably synchronized!

The four children noticed her stare and looked at her. Alyssa jumped and gave them a small wave and a smile. The half vixen waved back while her tail is also waving, which Alyssa find it adorable and cute, the little cyclops smiled back and then continued to remove a random clock's parts and then trying to fix it all back, which Alyssa found it quite productive.

The identical twins, well.. They just stared. Their cold like eyes made Alyssa shiver and a little bit creeped out, but she gave them a gesture of relief. They didn't mind her after a few seconds, and they proceeded to read the book they were holding. Alyssa was sure that younger children wouldn't be that interested about the things the Encyclopedia had, unless if they got used to it.

Alyssa snapped out of her stupor and walked up to the manager. "Um Cassino? I hope you don't mind me taking a shower or something.." Alyssa politely asked, carefully picking the right words. "Of course you could! Alyssa, I know that you wanted to be polite around others, but you don't have to ask me whether or not you're allowed to do such simple things! unless if that certain thing isn't as simple." Cassino smiled, and then he got tackled by the half vixen being.

Alyssa just giggled and then bid him goodbye. She walked back to her room and pulled out her towel. She also pulled out some shampoo-conditioner, her own soap, and a small extra towel. Upon she entered the bathroom, she suddenly felt a cold atmosphere. She shivered a bit and noticed that the floors were quite cold, including the walls. She shrugged it off and started to take a shower after setting the said items in place.

Around five minutes or so, with a towel around her body, she walked out of the bathroom and went to her room. Upon changing, she took a deep sigh and gave herself a big smile. She opened the door and then looked at her room for the last time, before closing it behind her.

The loud chatter and laughter of children and some employers made the said area seem quite a lively place. She heard the door open, and luckily, it was Andrew! "Oh! Andrew, you're early?" Said Alyssa. Andrew nodded with a smile and a confident 'yup!'. Alyssa could see that once he did said something, lots of children rushed to where the two were.

"Oh my god, calm down, you ducklings!" Laughed out Andrew. Alyssa giggled as she was watching Andrew trying to gently get them off, even if the children kept on clinging on him again and again.

"Alright, children. It's time for breakfast! Please proceed to the dining area with care." Said Cassino, holding back a laugh. The children 'awww'ed but obeyed the said words. Andrew dusted himself and sighed with relief. "I thought I was gonna lose another half of my torso." He joked. Cassino rolled his eyes and welcomed him to also eat breakfast with the others.

At first, Andrew didn't want to, but Alyssa didn't buy it. "Oh no you don't! You did us a favor, and we should return that favor!" Andrew tried to pry her grip off of him, but knowing Alyssa, she will not hesitate to drag the said person for breakfast.

The dining tables are filled with some plates, food, drinks, and other platter. The children and employers have two dining areas. One is for the children, the other is for the employers. But Cassino wanted to spend some time with the children, since he and Alyssa had Andrew in. The children gave Andrew a big greeting, while Andrew just shyly waved with a smile. "Alright children, you know the rules! Don't speak when your mouth is full!" Alyssa said, adding the famous rule.

Although most of the children agreed, she could see some of these little rebels breaking the said added rule. But she just let that go, since these children can only be this childish once in their life.

While they eat and chatter, along with laughter, Alyssa was sure that she heard something. But she just shrug it off, continuing to eat and chat with some children.

Meanwhile, a figure mixing within the shadows whispered, but it wasn't quiet. it was almost audible and loud to hear.

"You won't get away from this..."