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[kikoku]

[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?]

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[kikoku]

[He looks like he's about to protest, but then apparently decides it's not worth it. Even if he can't find a boat, maybe this is good enough.]

... 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.]

[conqueredhearts]

It doesn't make us not friends though.

[He giggles and helps him up before pointing in a random direction.]

We'll go this way!

[kikoku]

[He's technically correct... how dare he. Still, Law trudges after him, content to just follow along and sulk for a bit. After a while though, he does pipe up.]

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.]

[conqueredhearts]

You're my better thing to do! That's what friends are for!

[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.

[kikoku]

[Law isn't exactly completely unused to this pure, blinding kindness, with no catch, but it's still weird, especially since this kid doesn't have nearly as much to base his behavior on the way Corazon did.

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.]