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[fogdetective.livejournal.com]

[When the video turns on, it's pointing to the side, where there's a man slouched again the stone wall, a cigarette hanging from his lips. He breathes in deeply, and then lets it out slowly, holding the cigarette between two fingers.]

Pretty crowded for a place that needs life brought to it.

[Says absently as he continues to people watch, and he taps off some ash, bringing it back up to his lips and sucking in, the ember burning.]

I have a few things I need to know. First, I'm looking for a little girl, brown hair, pigtails. The maid said new people are arriving every day, and they're being sent to all these different houses. So I'm asking if anyone has seen my daughter. Her name is Nanako Dojima. She's seven years old.

[He glances into the communicator.]

If you see her, tell her to stay where she is, or head over to the Heimdall House. That's where I'll be. Second, if you meet a bunch of kids from Yasoinaba, Japan, tell them Souji's uncle is looking for them. [More smoking.]

Third, could use some more cigarettes. Anyone who has any extra... I'd appreciate it.

Comments

[fogdetective.livejournal.com]

Not much of a place to make a home... you okay, kid?

[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

Me? I'm fine! I took care of myself a lot at home, so I know how to cook and clean and everything. [Big smile of convincingness. Are you convinced?]

[fogdetective.livejournal.com]

[Ahaha, no.]

Doesn't mean you should have to. Self reliance is a good thing, but too much doesn't mean anything if you don't accept help.

[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

[She lifts her chin a little, serious but not offended.] I don't want to be trouble for anyone if I don't have to be.

[fogdetective.livejournal.com]

It's not trouble to look out for someone.

[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

[He's pretty much got her number, doesn't he?]

Well... I do have friends here. We look out for one another. You really don't have to worry about me.

[fogdetective.livejournal.com]

[Oh yeah. He does.]

How about you let me decide if I need to worry or not.

[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

[She bows her head silently. He's got a natural air of authority that makes her defer, as well as being an adult. She's never been as officious with adults.]