Case 64

[manofgnee]

[A small, slightly chubby redheaded child is standing outside of a flowershop, clutching an orange balloon as if it was his lifeline. He appears to be about 5 years old, maybe even a bit younger, but is in actuality 7. His glasses are missing, and he's a bit more freckly than he will be when he grows up, but even as a kid, he's still recognizable.

This is Hanna Cross, and he is lost.
One minute, he was with his mother in the park...and then he wandered off for a second and ended up in a strange place.

And he's scared.]

M...mu...Mommy...?

Mommy, where'd you go...?

[Hanna sniffles a bit, clutching his balloon tighter, rubbing at one of his eyes as he starts to cry.]

I du-dunno where I am...I w...wuhanna go hooome...

[Still crying and still very lost, Hanna runs off, scared, looking for his mom, before, in frustration, he returns to the front of the flower shop, kicking the wall before slumping down and crying into his knees.]

I want Mom...



[ooc: Hanna Cross, age 7!! He's a bit...healthier looking than he is as an adult, and remembers nothing of his time in the City or the people he knows as an adult. He can't do magic (at least not purposeful magic) and he can't investigate the paranormal, but he can still get into trouble. Since we don't know much about Hanna as a kid, I'm just gonna wing it as best as possible. Good luck, City, he's your problem now!!]

Comments

[deadly_legacy]

Oh! [She sounds happily surprised, but then she realizes that means no Mom. Still she smiles at him.] I'm Euphie. It's nice to meet you, Hanna.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[He blinks in slight confusion.]

Where are we? Why can't I find Mom?

[deadly_legacy]

This is a place called The City. Your Mom...isn't here right now, but everything is okay. Really.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Oh...will she get here?

[deadly_legacy]

She might... [Well, it could happen. Oh, hey, distractions!] Would you like to see something interesting?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Okay!!

[He nods.]

I can tell Mom about it if she gets here.

[deadly_legacy]

[She smiles and holds out her hand for him to take.] Exactly.

What do you like better, Hanna? Animals or rides?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Uhhhhm...I like both...but I can't take my balloon on rides...

[deadly_legacy]

You have a good point! [So cute.] The zoo it is then.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Ok!!

Does the zoo have giraffes?

[deadly_legacy]

I'm sure it does. It has everything. [Except giant flying bison.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Wow...that's awesome!!

[He laughs and grins a bit.]

Can we feed the animals?

[deadly_legacy]

I think maybe there are some animals there we can feed. Just not the dangerous ones. [Doesn't want you eaten by a giraffe. Or something that might possibly eat you.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Okay!! I haven't been to a zoo before...least, I can't remember. Mom says I went when I was real little to a petting zoo, but I don't think it counts if you can't remember it.

[deadly_legacy]

No, I don't suppose it does. [Wonders if you'll remember this tomorrow.] This zoo would be nothing like any other zoo you've ever been to. It's my favorite place in the city.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[He's gonna be little tomorrow to, so...yes.]

Really? Does it have dinosaurs?

[deadly_legacy]

It had dragons, so maybe!

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Woah...really?

[deadly_legacy]

I wouldn't lie about dragons. There's a unicorn too!

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Wow...a real unicorn...

C'mon, we have to go now, I wanna see the unicorn!!

[deadly_legacy]

[Giggles] Yes, let's go. [Leading!]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[Hanna laughs and follows behind, skipping slightly. Oh look, he's so eager and excited!]