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Story 1 ıÌ Sara Ìı Left outside alone // Intro [In person]

[Sara knew she was no longer at school. And after stepping out into the street, she was no longer in New York. In fact, she had no idea where she was. All she knew was that she was chilled to the bone, hungrier than she'd ever been, and completely alone.

Wrapping her arms around her thinning frame, she starts wandering down the street, eventually seeing a French signpost. She could read and speak French fluently, so that didn't bother her, but what did was how on Earth she got here.

Of course, she's completely oblivious to the dangers of the kishin that were stalking the city....]

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[After escourting the dragon to his hotel room to rest up he'd made his way out into the streets, looking for Black Jack, and also scouting those who needed medical attention. That is until he'd spotted the little girl in the middle of the street. Grimacing he rushes over and crouches before here.]

My apologies if this sounds strange, but before we start introductions, it might be a good idea to get out of the open. There's monsters lurking around here.

[She steps back a little, not knowing whether or not to listen to him]

Monsters..? What do you mean? Where am I?

[He nods.]

I'm afraid there isn't much time to explain. I'll answer all your questions when we're out of the open.

You're currently in Paris, or a mimic of it.

Paris..

[He seemed like a nice man, but she was still very wary. Plus the lack of food had left her a little light headed and confused as it was, so this wasn't helping]

..where are we going?

[He nodded, a soft smile crossing his lips, if only for a moment. She was showing signs of the early stages of starvation, so he'd have to find something for her.]

To the hotel around the corner, it's the only place that's not become over-run by monsters.

[There's a loud crash in the distance and the sound of a two-tone shriek permeating the air, making Hatori's heart jump into his mouth.]

.. We must get moving and soon.

[She jumps at the crashing and the noise, and despite her best efforts, she's starting to look as scared as she feels. She turns to Hatori and nods]

O-okay

[As long as she didn't hug him, he'd be fine, so very sharply he offers his hand for her to hold onto. His brisk walk very soon turning into a half run so that Sara could keep up with him.]

It is not normally like this, if that is any form of comfort?

[She seems to relax a little hen he takes her hand, and hearing the crashing from round the corner, she's more than happy to run]

It is a little, thank you

[As they run, Sara looks up around her at the buildings and shops, wondering which hotel they were going to..]

[Just as they were about to turn the corner Hatori suddenly ducks behind one of the decorative pillars. He'd heard something down the street and he didn't think it was another person.]

The monsters here, people keep calling them 'Kishin'. They are people who devoured the souls of others so they might become stronger. If you see one while we are here, you are to run. Understand?

[He was stern but only out of worry at this point. Especially as whatever it was making that noise lumbered past them, oblivious of their presence. For now at least.]

[She listens to him closely, not knowing when she'll need to remember their conversation again in the future.

When she knows they're out of sigh, she peeks around the edge of the pillar, her eyes widening at what they just avoided]

They eat souls..? But that's..how is that possible?

[Her voice is hushed, as if she's asking herself more than him]

[Glancing around for a moment, he then grabs her had again, giving her a few seconds to register that they'd need to bolt once more. The Kishin's attention had been diverted by a bench it seemed.]

If we go, we go now. I'll explain all that I am aware of when we are out of harm's way.

[With that he makes a dash to the hotel's entrance. Wary of the gargantuan presence that was now ripping the bench to pieces.]

[She'd be lying if she said she wasn't relieved to see the hotel in front of them.

Once inside, she took her hand back, forgetting how cold she was for a minute as she looked around herat the lavish surroundings..]

[Mentally kicking himself a little he shrugs his jacket off and hands it to the girl.]

Here, use this until we can find something else. Is there anything else you need?

[She accepts his jacket gratefully, despite the fact it more than swamped her. It was like wearing a coat of her fathers, so she wraps it around her a little tighter]

Thank you..um..something to eat would be lovely

[Normally she wouldn't have asked, and she would have found food by herself, but he was offering, and she was beyond hungry]

[Hatori nods and points to the small restaurant tucked away in the back of the hotel lobby.]

Alright, we'll get you fed and then find a place for you to stay. Do you have any preferences to food?

[He didn't mean to seem distracted, but to be honest he felt like a twitchy rabbit awaiting the hunters.]

[She shakes her head]

No, not really.

[Beggars can't be choosers sprang to mind

I'm sorry for the trouble

[He shakes his head, offering a rare soft smile.]

Don't be silly.

[He pats her shoulder gently before approaching the restaurant.]

We'll have to start small, if you rush your food in your condition you'll only make yourself worse

[She gives him a smile back, and follows him eagerly to the resturant]

Yes..that's what happened in India. When they tried to give homeless children food, a lot of them died..

[He pulls her out a seat and orders something easy to handle, buttered toast with the option of jam/marmalade and the like. Breakfasty, but it would set her up for the rest of the day.]

It would be best if you were to stay inside and out of the sight of these monsters. I don't want you to get in harm's way.

Ey, are you alright kiddo? [Eddie had been pretty much wandering once again, only to come across Sara.] What are you doin' out here alone?

[At the sound of another voice, she turns around suddenly]

I-I don't know, I was at school, and now I'm here

[Despite the fac she's dressed in rags and not a uniform, It still seems like the best thing to say]

Who're you..?

[His expression softens considerably at that. The rags just makes him think she ran into Kinshin.] Didn't run into anythin' did you? Its not safe out here.

Eddie Riggs, what's your name kiddo?

[Cautiously, she holds her hand out for him to shake]

Sara Crewe...what would there be for me to 'run into', exactly...?

[She's trying to sound confident, despite feeling the opposite]

[He's keeping his grip gentle when they shake hands. Stooping just a little so he can be on level with her.] Nice to meet ya, even with what's goin' on.

Not exactly sure what they are, but they're called Kinshin. They're pretty prone to attackin' anyone wanderin' round.

[She nods slowly]

Then I guess we shouldn't be outside for much longer then..where can we go?

[hey sweetie, guess who else is pretty oblivious to any danger around this place. she's sort of just drifting around, fantasizing about when - NOT IF - she finds her beloved in this place. she's never been to Paris before and it's romance city if you get what I'm thrustin' at~]

[but aw. for all Harley's flawed maternal instincts, her attention is certainly garnered by a little girl walking the streets alone. and while the appearance of a harlequin clown suit on someone who is certainly not a mime may be a bit frightening, the costumed female is all smiles and sparkles as she all but glides over]

You lost, cutie?

[She's certainly surprised to see someone in a clown suit...]

Yes, I am. Do you know why I'm here...?

[she shrugs and shakes her head, the little bells on top of her hat tinkling]

Nope. Couldn't tell ya, cutie. I just woke up here myself, ya know. No instruction manual or nothing.

[She can't help but smile a little at the strange woman in front of her]

Why're you dressed like that..? Not that there's anything wrong with it

[Harley leans in, peering curiously at the little girl.]

'S the only cloths I got, isn't it, cutie. And I don't know about you, but it's a little cold to be runnin' around naked.

[This is not a good place for a little kid to be alone. It's not safe out here. When Touya catches sight of her he calls out to her]

Hey! Kid!

[She turns suddenly at Touya's voice, but she doesn't recognise him, o she just stays where she is,not knowing whether to talk to him or run away]

[He holds up his hands to show he's going to hurt her, although he still does look fairly intimidating what with his height]

It's not safe to be wandering around by yourself.

..Who are you..? Why am I here?

[She wants to trust him, but her fear, her hunger and her better instincts are telling her otherwise]

My name is Kinomoto Touya.

[He speaks as gently as possible]

And it'd be safer if we could have this conversation inside.

[She considers this; what did he mean, they'd be safer..?]

O-Okay..

[He nods her into a nearby restaurant]

Follow me.

[He offers her his hand if she wants to take it]

[She does take it, albeit lightly. Although the sight of a restaurant does cheer her up somewhat.

She goes to ask him another question, but remembers what he said about talking inside, so she decides to wait until they're safe and sat down]

[He directs her to a both and sits her down.]

Are you hungry?

[Even if she denied it, she couldn't hide how thin she looked]

Y-yes, I am-

[Noticing the faceless waitors and waitresses..]

What's wrong with the people here...?

They aren't real. It's part of why it's not safe. What do you want to eat?

[She looks at one curiously as the faceless waitor passes their table]

Not real..?

[Looking back at Touya]

Anything, really - I'm not fussy

[He orders her steak]

No, they're like place holders. They're there because they have to be. But they're not real people. They have no...auras.

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