✿ Eighth Bud [action/accidental video // backdated to the morning]

[seiriald]

[It's the dawn of a new day, the sun peeking over the mountains to bathe the villagers enjoying themselves in the wonderful Lucetiland in warm, fuzzy light. For the early risers, you may notice something unusual about the pile of stuffed animals on display in the back of one of the game booths.

Now why would a little girl be laying amongst all those comfy prizes?

Sure, she looks like she's sleeping comfortably even with all the racket, that is until she is rudely seized by one of the droids working the place around the middle, blinking and rubbing her eyes as she is handed over to a certain... someone. It is at this point when the journal she had curled up with falls open with a plop, landing perfectly among the prizes to begin recording as she's taken to the front of the booth to whoever had just won the round.

Cue one five-year-old petrified in wide-eyed shock as she stares straight into the blue eyes of the 'stranger.' In return the so called stranger mirrored the little girl's expression for a good moment, before looking from the girl to the droids, then back again.]

"A child?"



[[OOC: Joint post with falenandawn! If your character met her last time she was small feel free to recognize her. Interaction can take place at any time during the day, this is just how she arrives. Replies from tinyjasmine.]]

Comments

[falenandawn]

[Frey blinks, a bit startled at her sudden escape, but follows, surprised at how fast she runs. What.....?] Hey, wait for me!

[tinyjasmine]

[What is waiting when he asked for that book she was sleeping with before being woken up so rudely? It could have been stolen by now, maybe it was important!

And thus she stops only when she is right in front of the booth and points at it, tiny wings flapping in anticipation.]

[falenandawn]

In the booth? [Oh. The journal. But.... would the droids stop him if he snuck back there, he wondered? Hrm.....only one way to find out.


Annnnd attempting to sneak back there is a go.]

[tinyjasmine]

[Meanwhile, said child begins to walk away to go find her parents. Or find some food, because she is very hungry.

Have fun, Frey!]

[falenandawn]

[GAH. getting thrown out from behind the booth on his ass. Looks like that won't work.

Wait where is- staring at the little brown head of hair running off dumbly. Aaaah she'll get lost like that! He stumbles to his feet, giving chase.]

Wait!

[tinyjasmine]

[She almost slips and falls onto her own bottom with how abruptly she stops, but manages to stop herself in the nick of time. Yes, Pretty Stranger, is there something you need?]

[falenandawn]

I'll help you find out where you need to go, ok? [If there was a place for her to go. If not, he was sure he could convince his housemates to let her stay until they figured something out. She was too young to be in the village on her own. Aaaannnnd after a pause.] You're probably hungry after that nap, right?

[tinyjasmine]

[Does that perfectly-timed tummy rumble answer anything?]

[falenandawn]

Knew it. [Reaching into the bag he'd been carrying over his shoulder and pulling out a candy bar from among the smaller prizes he'd earned today. Not exactly healthy, but.....] you can have this until we find a place to eat, ok? There are plenty of booths around serving food.

[tinyjasmine]

[A candy bar? But her parents always said that she could never eat too much candy...] It's okay?

[falenandawn]

As long as you eat something better for you later, ok? [He wasn't quite sure how long it would take them to find a booth with something healthier, honestly.]

[tinyjasmine]

No bubble sprouts! [Her tone is very firm, loud and demanding as she crosses her arms into an undeniable pout. But not without seizing that candy bar first.]

[falenandawn]

Alright, no bubble sprouts. [He isn't quite sure if she means 'brussel sprouts' or it's some sort of plant from her world....]

By the way, I'm Frey. [he is definitely not going to ask such a small child to attempt getting his full name right.] What's your name?

[tinyjasmine]

Frey...? [What a short name, she'd never heard something like it before. Her arms unfold themselves and she smiles brightly, curtsying just a little the way her mother always told her to when introducing herself if she wanted to be polite.]

My names is Kaori Seje'areth Masen, Mister Frey!

[falenandawn]

[........


........

.....staring dumbly at the brightly smiling little girl. the brightly smiling little girl who could very obviously see.] Kaori?

[tinyjasmine]

... Yes? [Was there something wrong?]

[falenandawn]

Your named reminds me of someone I know, actually. [Is this really...... she does look an awful lot like Kaori.....

Did the Malnosso do this?]

[tinyjasmine]

It does? Who is it? [She is very curious to know about this person whom shares her name!]

[falenandawn]

She's kind of like a little sister to me. You really do remind me of her. [Oh, It was awkward to think he's describing Kaori to... herself.]

[tinyjasmine]

Oh! Then I hope that's a good thing! [And she nods sagely, her childish expression suddenly so serious it's almost comical.]

[falenandawn]

[He chuckles at the expression, nodding.] yes, it is. Well, lets go get you something to eat, ok?

[tinyjasmine]

But I need to find Mommy and Vade! And my brother! [They might also be hungry!]

[falenandawn]

[Frey frowns. How to explain....?] Listen... your parents aren't here right now. But you might get to go back to them soon, ok?

[tinyjasmine]

I will...? [But that's no good, they have plans to make!]

Our birthday is in a few days, is this supposed to be a surprise?

[falenandawn]

.......No, it isn't.

This is another world, you see. You'll probably go back to see your family in a week or two. [At least... this Kaori would in a way.]