002: Is this how it should have been? [Video/Action for Housemates, Backdated to the AU Event.]

[redsnowangel]

[A young redheaded boy appears on the screen, hands shaking a little as he holds the device. He looks pale, confused. He had to work out what was going on, and for now this weird device seemed his only clue.]



H-hello… ?

… I don't know where I am… Um…

What happened…? Where'd she--…

[His voice seems to catch in his throat.]

Why was she laughing…?

[Replies will come from firstsnowfall

*Spoilers* In this AU, Zelos was the one killed instead of his mother during that fateful snowy day in Meltokio.]

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[xroyal_bratx]

[ Ishtar shifted over the counter to get a cloth for him and dab his face gently. Ah, poor child. She didn't know how he ended up here, but she wasn't going to let a kid fend for himself. ]

I don't know, sweetie. I wish I knew but you can stay here for as long as you want.

[ She replied softly. ]

Can you tell me your name? I'm Ishtar.

[firstsnowfall]

[He wasn't used to being looked after like this. Normally when he got upset, the family butler would come to check on him, but he was not an affectionate man. He didn't know how to respond to it, but he really didn't want Ishtar to leave right now, either.

His voice was wavering, but the question was at least something simple he could answer.]

T, thank you...Ms Ishtar...

I'm Zelos... Zelos Wilder.

[xroyal_bratx]

[ Ishtar just wasn't the type of person that would treat a little kid coldly. He seemed really confused, and lost, so she had no idea what she should do to help him. This was the only thing she could think of. ]

You're welcome, Z-Zelos...?!

[ Whoa, the flirty red head was a kid right now? Ishtar didn't seem too surprised since she's used to it, but at least that answers why he's in her house. ]

Zelos...are you hungry, cold? Do you want to sleep?

[ She replied giving him a worried look. ] Let me know.

[firstsnowfall]

[Zelos gave a little nod at his name, rubbing at his eyes with his hands again. Her reassurance seemed to be working, at least, considering he was slowly starting to calm down.]

... I don't know... um...

[Aside from his confusion though, it looked like the little'un was struggling to stop his eyes drooping closed. The fear and adrenaline were probably the only emotions keeping him awake.]

[xroyal_bratx]

[ Ishtar pulled a tissue from the coffee table and offered it to him. ]

Just let me know what you want and I'll try me best to help you, Zelos. Just say the word.

[ She replied smiling at him. She did notice that his eyes were a bit shifty and tired. ]

[firstsnowfall]

Oh...thank you.

[He gratefully took the tissue, using it to dab at his sore eyes.

Simple requests he could manage, at least.]

...do you have hot chocolate here, Ms Ishtar?

[Still a little shivery, but trying to stifle a yawn.]

...cold...

[xroyal_bratx]

You're welcome sweetie.

[ Ishtar petted his head gently again, in a sort of comforting way to calm him down. He looked rather piqued and confused. ][ She replied trying to be gentle to him. He looked cold and said he was cold, so he should really settle himself on the couch and get relaxed.