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[eighthchild]

[Now that she had gotten use to things here and gotten use to actually using a video phone, Hikari turns it on and smiled. It's obvious the girl could be no more than eight years old.]

Hi. I've been here for at least a week or so now and well... Even staying at a hotel by myself still seems scary. [She knew she was meant to be somewhere else without other parents or any adults actually but she would of had her brother looking out for her. Here she was by herself and that was scary.]

Though is it okay for an eight year old to really live by themselves? People don't seem to bat much of an eyelid here or maybe I haven't noticed as much. [Then again she had little to no idea how to survive by herself. She knows parents work to earn money so maybe if she had to live on her own she could find something she could do. As to what that was she was clueless.]

I should introduce myself anyway. I'm Hikari Yagami, it's nice to meet you all.

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[dreamingartist]

[Jeb frowns as his big brother instinct goes off. He wouldn't want Faye or Elise staying at a hotel alone and they're teenagers, so a child her age doing it is...even more not good.]

I don't think it's a good idea. You should always have someone with you! A friend, or anyone you feel you trusted... [Part of him already wonders if he and Tori could take her in, but he'd have to ask her and Solaris.] My name's Jeb Parmalee. It's nice to meet you too, Hikari.

[betel_geuse]

"Hey, kid, good ta meet ya. You're not the only kid here, if that's any comfort," Betelgeuse told her. "I'm BJ. If you need help, there are guardians in the city. I've pretty much avoided 'em, being an upstanding citizen and all, but they might be able to get you set up somewhere."

[lookprofessor]

Um. Hello.

[Luke is a kid as well, but older--though not by too much. At thirteen, he's still mostly trying to pretend he knows how to make things work on his own.]

I'm Luke. I'm thirteen, but I've been doing all right. Sort of. It's not easy but...maybe I can help a little bit.

[Don't mention the light out in his kitchen for ages. After his fallout with Satsuki, he's been reserved and withdrawn, not watching out for calls or heading out much. The boy looks tired, but hopeful--he wants to help her, even though he's not in the best straits himself.]

[xroyal_bratx]

Hello Hikari. Most people don't care, but maybe they haven't seen you around. I would be worried leaving a small girl on her own you know?

Not that I don't think you're strong enough to do that, but if you need a friend or some company, let me know and where are my manners?

I'm Ishtar. I'm a resident here and a fellow medic/healer for the Genessia Hospital. If you get hurt or anything, please come find me. I'll fix it all up~

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[eighthchild]

[She wished she knew people she would consider a friend or anything like that. After all she hadn't even been here for long so she hadn't really tried.]

I... arrived here alone, so I have no one to trust just yet. [She admitted though that she met people she would like to become friends with, but still...]

Nice to meet you Jeb-kun.

[eighthchild]

[Not the only kid, she guessed that brought about some comfort, but not a whole lot.]

Guardians of the city? What are they exactly?

[eighthchild]

Nice to meet you Luke-kun. [She gives a small and polite bow.]

You live by yourself at thirteen... I guess that means you didn't know anyone when you arrived as well then? [So it seemed normal for young people to live by themselves. But she didn't know how to, her mother did the housework after all except when they had to do an odd chore or two. She guessed she could use that experience if she had to.]

I will appreciate the help.

[eighthchild]

I've been keeping to myself, so it would be understandable that no one would have noticed. [After all she needed to accept the fact she wasn't where she was suppose to be. Giving a small bow she was going to be polite.]

Nice to meet you Ishtar-chan, if I ever get hurt I will remember you and I'll let you know if I ever need help. I mean after all... I've never been alone before, so I am a little scared.

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[dreamingartist]

Oh, no...you must be pretty scared right now. I was lucky enough to come here with two people from home, one of whom I trust more than anything. I wish you could've been that lucky...unless someone you know is already here? Maybe if you looked around?

[betel_geuse]

"Well, uh, y'know. They're guardians. They guard the different cities, keep order, beat up bad guys...at least I think. They gotta be able to help, though, or what good are they?"

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[mintchip]

Hey kid!

[ That was a cheerful greeting from Emerald alright. She may be a little glad the kid isn't a popsicle in a back alley somewhere, even if she's not willing to offer to let her stay with her. It's probably better for both of them that she didn't. ]

If you're not on the streets, you're fine. Just be careful about ordering room service. The prices for that are criminal.

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[eighthchild]

I've been here a week or so and I haven't seen or heard from anyone I know of. So, I have come to the conclusion I came by myself. I don't mind since everyone has something they need to do back home, but I would have liked to have been there.

[After all they found her just so she could help, but it seems that might have been in vain at least in her mind.]

[eighthchild]

Oh... I guess that seemed obvious. But I guess if they are there to help, then I should find the guardian of here. Do you know who that would be?

[because she didn't have a single clue.]

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[dreamingartist]

That's too bad...hey, if I introduced you to my friend and my girlfriend, maybe they'd be okay with you staying at our place for a while? [Tori might not mind terrible, being an older sibling herself, but he would never just bring a kid home without asking.]

[betel_geuse]

"Uh. Actually, no. I've heard people mention some guy named Harry Dresden a lot, he's some kinda big wig, pfft, but I'm not sure he's a guardian, sorry."

[cutestpureblood]

You're all alone?

[Well, it was like when Kimiko first arrived. Except she had her mother here.]

I can see if you can stay with us if you'd like.

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[eighthchild]

[She paused quietly. It would seem rude to just assume they would say yes, but at the same time she knew she was only eight and she only knew the basics of survival because they always had their parents. Even her brother would know more than she did since he learnt hoe to cook in the Digital World. She wondered if she could learn things like that here.]

Maybe, but I wouldn't want to intrude if it doesn't work.

[eighthchild]

Okay... I guess it can be something I can ask around about. But never the less thank you for the suggestion, I really appreciate it.

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[eighthchild]

Hi.

[She couldn't help but give a small smile. It was nice to be able to speak to someone that she had already spoken to once before.]

I haven't been ordering room service, but are they really that bad?

[eighthchild]

I am, at least since I arrived I've found myself alone.

[She paused slightly. She had only just met them, she wouldn't be sure if they would let her.]

Really? You could do that?

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[mintchip]

Terrible. If I tried to buy three meals, I'd be paying more than the room itself costs a day.

[betel_geuse]

"Not a problem, kiddo. Keep me in mind, I can be a useful fella," Betelgeuse said. "Do you like pranks?"

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[dreamingartist]

I'll talk to them. Even if you staying with us won't work, I'll help you find somewhere safe to stay regardless!

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[eighthchild]

Wow, I would have never thought that.

[She at least now knows not to have anything to do with room service.]

I guess going to stores would be ones best bet that way then. I can do that. Always good advice.

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[eighthchild]

I will do, thank you.

[With a small bow she switches off the feed.]