That One Patient

After recovering and a much-needed break, I’m back to the old grind at St. Solaris. I have to say that I still feel a tad sore from the beating but I’m fine but also amazed that Apollo Glint can hit hard for a stallion like him. But, as much as I would like to appreciate his stamina and strength, that isn’t pertinent to this entry. It was today that I decided to take a more direct and aggressive approach to interview Apollo, much like l usually do, but different. I wanted to talk to Mr. Skull himself, even though it might put stress on Apollo but I have to sidestep a few ethics to get results.

In preparation for his interview, I ordered the staff to restrain him in whichever way possible to ensure he doesn’t become a threat to everypony and himself. In regards to any possible occurrences of magic, it’s up to the magic suppression ring to handle it as we have no other methods to counter it. Also, we’ll be doing it in the usual room where the guards can step in at a moment’s notice. It’ll be my face to face with Mr. Skull and I want to have layers of contingencies in place in case I fail. Thankfully, the board is already starting to consider my evidence.

I was waiting in the room when Apollo was wheeled in on an upright stretcher, bound by many straps and restraints, complete with a facemask. It was a bit overkill but it should work. First, I started with the usual pleasantries and greetings before I asked Apollo if I could speak to Mr. Skull. He was hesitant at first but with some pressure from me, he agreed as I assured him that it was to help him in the end. With a bloodcurdling scream from him, Apollo allowed Mr. Skull to use him as a medium.

As I spoke to Mr. Skull, he sounded like a mix between his voice and that of Apollo’s which was strange but I’ve seen stranger stuff. Mr. Skull was polite at first until the point where I asked him about why he used that dream about my husband’s suicide to torment me. My anger was spiking as he taunted me and hooves were ready to start swinging. If it weren’t for the fact he was using a patient as a medium for communication, I would’ve lunged at him to show him my anger. He crossed a great many lines by using a tragedy of mine as a weapon.

Toward the end, Mr. Skull further intimidated me with confirmation that he existed for thousands of years, having a vast amount of power and knowledge with the will to use them both. He ended it with a warning that even though I may finish my case, death would be bestowed upon me. Then, he stopped using Apollo as a puppet and the strain from the experience rendered him unconscious. All in all, I have to say that this interview provided me with some juicy information but…

...I’m sure he’s just trying to intimidate me with that threat. Will keep going.