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Video | UN: Trafalgar
[This is, possibly, the most somber looking child in all of El Nysa. He's got dark, serious eyes shadowed by an odd furry hat that ill suit his small frame. Even his posture is overly business-like for a child that can't be more than twelve years old. Even with all of this, the most striking thing is arguably the splotchy white patches all over his skin.]
Hello. My name's Law and I'm looking for a boat. If you know where I could find one, I'm willing to pay.
[His eyes narrow for a moment, before he adds.]
And I won't answer any questions about why. It's none of your business.
[Those with a keen eye might notice something guarded about the way he carries himself here. Something borne from a deep, pervasive distrust. But at the same time, something distinctively pitiful the way he's clutching a medical textbook the way another child might hold a bear.
Basically: What's with this sassy... lost child?]
Hello. My name's Law and I'm looking for a boat. If you know where I could find one, I'm willing to pay.
[His eyes narrow for a moment, before he adds.]
And I won't answer any questions about why. It's none of your business.
[Those with a keen eye might notice something guarded about the way he carries himself here. Something borne from a deep, pervasive distrust. But at the same time, something distinctively pitiful the way he's clutching a medical textbook the way another child might hold a bear.
Basically: What's with this sassy... lost child?]
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[He jumps down from where he's sitting and it's clear he's heading out. He's going to figure out where his friend is.]
Don't worry. I'll be there soon and then I'll be there with you.
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[Lonely, that's a word Cora-san had used. That he'd found so truly upsetting about Law. He was the first and only person to really care about things like that since he became this "white monster," but now this random kid too. Still... All for what?
Either way, those loud outbursts get him kicked out of the library, where he'd been. Now he's definitely easier to find, since he's just sitting outside the library on a main street in Wyver, dejectedly leafing through the book he took.]
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Don't worry. He can wait until he's noticed!]
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Oh-
[And the anger vanishes as he processes who it is, though the anxious, guarded edge remains.]
... I already told you, I'm not going to "play" with your or anything stupid like that.
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Why do you think it would be stupid?
[What? It's a fair question.]
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Things like "fun" and "comfort"... I don't understand them anymore.
[His face darkens as he pulls his knees in to his chest, the heavy textbook between them.]
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[Going over, he sits right down next to Law and bumps shoulders with him. He smiles at him again.]
And I can help you understand comfort again.
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Don't talk to me as if you understand anything, you-
[He scowls. Again; who even is this guy!?]
Whoever you are! Just... there's no point.
[Ugh. He slouches, tired. He's not going to let some other idiot fill him with false hope for anything good to happen.]
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[He wraps his arms around his knees and rests his cheeks on them.]
You're definitely not gonna make me sick though. Promise.
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Of course not. It's caused by long-term exposure to a toxic chemical. It isn't contagious.
[He looks over at the other boy, almost as if he's suspicious of his intent. But then, a small concession;]
I'm Law.
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[He doesn't look upset though and instead just smiles.]
I remember. You said so.
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[He sinks lower where he's sitting, tugging his hat further down over his face, looking even more like some sort of mushroom child with the hat's brim shading his face.
But right, right, he did say his name. But that reminds him of his original objective. A boat, not for any real purpose beyond rebellion. The next thing he says is muttered more than anything;]
And now even Cora-san's gone and left me, too.
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[He lowers his knees down and rests back on his hands with a giant smile.]
I won't leave you. I'm here to stay! So, you were looking for a boat, right? Where are we going?
[Because he means what he says. He's staying with his friend Law. End of story. If others leave then he'll make himself the one that doesn't.]
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Nowhere. I was told to stay put, so that's the one thing I'm not going to do.
[Teenage rebellion, I guess. The question is, who told him to stay put.]
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[Up he goes, reaching out his hand to offer it to his new friend with a grin.]
Let's go on an adventure!
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... Just so you know, this doesn't make us friends.
[Is what he says as he does take that hand, because he does need a bit of help standing up.]
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[He giggles and helps him up before pointing in a random direction.]
We'll go this way!
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Don't you have anything better to do?
[Than humor him, or whatever this is. They certainly aren't getting anywhere anytime soon, since his weakened constitution means he can't walk very fast for very long.]
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[He gives him a wide grin and a laugh before he trots away a few steps then turns to face him. This time he holds his hand out to him.]
And if you get tired because you're sick then I'll carry you. You won't have to be alone anymore.
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He opens his mouth to protest, that he doesn't care about being alone, that he doesn't need help. But apparently being left alone by Corazon here is what made him decide to be rebellious, isn't it. He makes a face, but takes the hand.]
Alright... thank you.
[Begrudging, almost mumbled, but still said.]