Language, sadness, burning (like touching a stove),
Unknown to Logan, Patton had deflated as soon as he had gotten out of earshot of him. He remembered the lost trait fuzzily and when Logan had brought them up, the memories he had repressed for so long finally broke through the dam he had built. He remembered their arguments and their games.
He sighed. Reminiscing wouldn't do anything to bring them back. It's nearly impossible to bring a trait back from the subconscious where Remy and Mischief have lived for so long. Perhaps he could speak with them and see if they knew of the trait's whereabouts.
He doubted it though. If one of them knew, he would have immediately received word to come collect them. He hadn't received anything except melatonin from Remy every now and then to help Virgil and Logan rest.
Patton was so deep in his thoughts, he didn't realize his hand was getting closer to the hot stovetop. He yelped and drew it to his chest, his skin stinging in agony. Tears peeked out from the corners of his eyes and he wiped them hastily away when a hand landed on his shoulder.
"Patton, my dearest comrade, are you alright? I heard you from the commons."
Roman. He turned to face him with a smile.
"I'm fine, k-kiddo!"
"Then allow me to see your hand."
"My hand? Why would you-"
"Patton. Your hand is clutched to your chest as though you hurt it. Let me see."
He sighed and extended it out, hissing when Roman gently grabbed his wrist as he examined it worriedly," burned yourself, huh? I'll go get some bandages and cream for it. Stay here."
Patton stood there awkwardly until Roman returned, letting him spread the cream over his burned palm and wrap his hand. Roman sighed softly as he clipped the bandage in place," I'll finish dinner, Patton. And don't argue because you've taught me how to cook."
Patton nodded and left the kitchen after giving Roman the recipe.
He wandered over to a spot on the wall with the shadow of a door. He knew the others couldn't see it by watching them walk right past it. When he asked, he was told that there was simply a picture Roman had drawn pinned up. He traced the outline with his eyes and sighed again at the name smudged out on the nameplate. He walks to his own room, the nameplate bearing Morality and the stickers forming the word Patton greeting him cheerfully. He shuts the door behind him and sits on a beanbag in the corner. He remains there with his focus on a book about dogs until Roman calls for dinner.
"Salutations, Patton. May I inquire as to why you're not in the kitchen?"
"Oh! Heya, Lo! I burned my hand and Roman took over so it could heal." He fell into step with the logical side.
"I see. Did he put ointment on the affected area?"
"Yep! And he wrapped it with breathable bandages." He showed his hand to Logan. The other nodded in acknowledgment and pulled his seat out politely.
"Thanks, Logan!"
"No problem, Patton." He smiled as a light blush dusted across his nose. Roman appeared with heaping helpings of casserole, allowing Logan and Virgil to grab the two plates balancing on his forearms and setting the other two down himself.
The conversation at the dinner table was slight and general. They talked about their day and the upcoming Sanders Sides video. Apparently a new side, at least new to the audience, would be revealed and hopefully come live in the dorm where the 'Core Four', as they were called, lived.
It was the most accessible area of Thomas' mind so if he needed one of them, he could easily reach him. Deceit and Remus had retreated to the neutral area of his mind where they heard what was going on but Thomas could only call on them indirectly: through another side or by using their aspects
(Lying for Deceit and weird thoughts for Remus. Obviously, he chooses the former on most occasions).
Logan proposed they play a game after someone did the dishes (Virgil was nominated) and Patton skipped off to grab one from the closet. He randomly grabbed Monopoly and came back to find that Deceit, Remus, and Remy had joined the other three. This would be interesting....

"DIBS ON THE BITCH"
"REMUS!"