Case 2: Short Stuff

[unnaturalpause]

[The voice coming over the journal today is sounding rather young. He thinks he's figured out the journal, but isn't sure yet so he's sounding a little unsure here.]

So, this place, it's, [rather big] not home, and while I'd like to go home it's all fine if I can't. Not sure, though what's up with it, just, saying. And no idea how I got here. [Because he can do what he wants now without his parents. Yes that's important. And he may or may not be trying to sound brave.]

I would like to know though where someone can get food, because I'm, hungry and well, this room I'm in? I, don't know where the food is. And I can't make it myself.

[Priorities, he has them.]

And well thank you for the help. And well I hope this works.

[And so saying that, after a little while, he's heading out of the room to explore the castle. Hiding behind corners and plants as he sees or hears people come by.]

((OOC: Loss start and open over the journal or action.))

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[downright]

[ Thinks this must be someone new and he kind of hates the castle for doing this to a kid. ]

Hi there, I'm Dr. Chase.

If you can tell me where you are right now, I can show you to the kitchen and make you a sandwich if you'd like.

[unnaturalpause]

[You know what Chase? James will appreciate this later. But sadly he's just a kid so it takes him a moment to answer as he takes the journal with him to the door, sticking his head outside.]

Thanks Dr. Chase, I'm, well the door says 609. [Ignoring the name plate otherwise.] and it's a room. [Totally helpful.] I, guess I could wait here for you, unless you want to meet somewhere else for the sandwich.

[downright]

How about I just bring the sandwich up to you instead? Any preference? Turkey ham and cheese or peanut butter and jelly?

[modernholmes]

[Behind one of those plants he will find Conan, who happens to be using the sheltered area for a similar purpose.]

[unnaturalpause]

[Oh hi Conan totally trying to sneak up behind you now, just to totally see what you're up to.]

[modernholmes]

[Well, that's just rude. Conan gives the older boy an annoyed glance.]

What do you want?

And who are you? I haven't seen you around here before?

/dictated for now

[spiritusaequitas]

[Christ, this place took a kid?! of all the low shite. Murphy mouths a silent 'fuck' and frowns into the journal]

What room're you in, kiddo?

[unnaturalpause]

[He really appreciates this Murphy, and he decides to camp out near the door now.]

609, at least that's what the door says, why?

[spiritusaequitas]

'Cuz I know where you can find a map, so you won't be so lost. At least, fer starters.

[a moment's consideration as he tests his weight on his injured leg, and finds that for the most part, it holds. well, what the fuck, it's only four floors]

Or I could come an' find ya.

sneaky at-work placeholder is sneaky :|

[common_name]

[Unknowingly passing by one of those said plants is a woman. Someone adult!James actually knows quite well. ... Relatively speaking.

So. What do, little child.]

Yay!

[unnaturalpause]

[Oh yes and if he were still adult!James he'd totally chat her up.

Instead kid!James is going to just start to quietly follow behind her as she passes the plant. Totally wanting to see what she's up to yup.]

[mal_addict]

Can't you just find food in the kitchen?

[Maladict, ever the picture of maternity]

[unnaturalpause]

[Adult him is face palming at you Maladict.]

It's all, in cans and stuff and I can't well, cook. I'm ten.

[inafadingcrown]

[And walking by one of those plants with a book tucked under her arm is Galadriel. She may have been on her way to return it to the library, but these plans are free to be interrupted by any small children wandering about.]

[unnaturalpause]

[And it's the book, not her that gets his attention.

No really.

That's why he's creeping up after her now, attempting to reach for the book under her arm. Would you like to share Galadriel?]

[withmymind]

It's everywhere.

[unnaturalpause]

What's every where?

[fromanorphanage]

If you're hungry, find the kitchen.

[unnaturalpause]

Yeah well it's a little hard when you can't reach things to make your food.

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[impetuous]

[Hi, bitty!James. Have a Gwaine in his time's clothing, sword at his side. Little kids love swords, don't they?]

[unnaturalpause]

[Oh hi Gwaine! And yes little kids love swords, especially this one who reads a lot. So he's just going to peek out from around a plant and wave at him!]

Hey mister what's with the sword? Are you a knight or something?

[eat_me_beat_me]

The kitchen's on the first floor. I can make you something if you'd like.

[unnaturalpause]

[See now she's helpful people :/ At least she told him where it was.]

Would you? I'd like that! Can, I meet you there then?

[confidente]

[ He sees you there bitty!James, you're not exactly a ninja you know. ]

You alright? You look a little lost. [ Don't mind the floating purple lantern that seems to be trailing after him. John's trying to ignore it and hope that it decides it wants to hang around Sherlock instead soon. ]

[unnaturalpause]

[Aww and he thought he was doing good! So he comes out from behind his plant huffing...only to stare up at that lantern. James's own is locked in a closet under a box with five thick books on it.]

Yeah I'm fine.