It took longer than usual for Tao to take notice of Ashley, anything really. His mind was in such a fog from his medications. With heavy gaze he shook his head just slightly before resting his head against the window. Though his oversize sweater did a good job of hiding it, with his head tilted as it was bruises on his neck were made apparent. He hadn't had them a few days ago. One bruise in particular stood out, a clear bite from a pair of blunt human teeth.<br/><br/>Of course the staff would be happy Tao was sleeping, what they didn't realize it was doing him more harm than good. Every time he slept he was sent to the man that haunted him, tormented and tortured him. With the stronger sedatives he was trapped in his dreams more often and unable to wake.<br/><br/>Getting him to eat was by no means voluntary, he was just too spaced out to realize what was going on most of the time. And the staff took advantage of this, some more than others. Grace Fields did not have the greatest reputation, but it was where Dirk had connections and was able to send his friend.