tenth prayer [closed]

[prayed]

Characters: Kyoko Sakura, Czeslaw Meyer
Setting: Room 03-08
Format: Action brackets.
Summary: Checking up and enjoying the fall weather.
Warnings: None.


She has a bad feeling about him. That kid that she spoke with before. She couldn't pin down precisely what it was, but there's something about him that she just doesn't like.

Even so, this place is making her soft, far more than she cares to admit, and after the recent bout of flooding she finds herself checking dorm rooms for him out of what she tells herself is boredom. It didn't seem like there was anyone taking care of him and a kid that size would get washed away with everything else.

Of course, nobody going by the name "Benjamin" exists. She's made sure to check each one and, at first, she wonders he's gone, but--no, she's pretty sure he's still around here. The telepathic message she's able to send him (What the big idea!? Giving me a fake name--there's nobody in this place by the name of Benjamin, y'know!) is proof enough of that.

Eventually, after trying a few dorm rooms and coming up empty, she chooses the right one. Spotting Czes, she's just going to glare at him like he just killed her family and burned down their house. And she's going to continue her thoughts without skipping a beat.]

It took me forever to figure out where you were. I was starting to wonder if they'd kicked you out, y'know.

Comments

[bytheirhand]

What? I am not!

[Still, it seems like he's trying to wrap his head around the thought of a tiny telephone.]

[prayed]

Right, right, I forgot. From where you're standing, mankind hasn't even gotten that far yet.

[bytheirhand]

No one lives in caves.

[prayed]

Too busy standing out in the rain waiting for lightning to strike and start a fire to even seek shelter, eh? Well, I guess you could always hide out in a tree if it got too bad.

[bytheirhand]

[HUFFS]

Why were you looking for me anyway?

[prayed]

[She laughs, walks over to Czes and reaches to stick her hand under his hat. If she's successful, she'll both knock his hat off and ruffle his hair.]

I thought I'd make sure you didn't get washed away along with everything else. [She spares a glance around the room.] Who's taking care of you, anyway? Somebody you knew back home?

[bytheirhand]

[She is successful! He doesn't try to get away, but he does look mildly annoyed. He bends down to pick up his hat, dusting it off before putting it back on.]

Mm, I managed ok, I guess.

[He quietly shakes his head.]

No, there's no one I know from home, but it's ok. I'm used to looking after myself.

[prayed]

Hmm. Is that so?

[Then she can probably rule out the possibility of this being someone else's room.]

So then, you never answered my initial question. What's your deal? Lying about your name like that. A guy like you shouldn't have any reason to lie about something like that, right?

[bytheirhand]

Oh, that... it's not that I was trying to hide it or anything, really. Most people have trouble with my name, so I introduce myself as Benjamin.

My name's actually Czeslaw. Czeslaw Meyer. You can call me Czes, if you'd like...

[prayed]

[There's a flicker of suspicion, but it disappears quickly. She doesn't want to accept any excuse right now, not really, anything that doesn't prove that she's been right to be suspicious of this kid. IF she could do that, then she'd be able to get rid of the nagging guilt that comes along with suspecting a little kid.]

Wouldn't it be easier to just tell 'em to quit screwing up your name? All you're gonna do is wind up confusing people.

[She sighs and, perhaps precisely because she wasn't able to find anything to latch onto in his reasoning, her voice softens a little as she continues.]

...we're in fall right now, huh. I guess winter's probably gonna be next.

[bytheirhand]

It's never been a problem before, but I'm sorry if it seemed like I was lying to you.

[He nods]

Mhmm, that would make sense.

[prayed]

Tch. That's just great.

[She sounds less than enthused about the prospect of winter, but no point in worrying about it now.]

Well, why don't you try and enjoy the nice weather in the meantime instead of locking yourself up in this stuffy old room. Go play in the leaves or something.

[bytheirhand]

[This idea doesn't seem to thrill him too much or maybe it's something else...?

He looks down, quiet for a moment.]

It's no fun playing by yourself...

[Perhaps he's just lonely?]

[prayed]

[...

She's not really going to wind up having to babysit this kid, is she?]

Mm? I thought you were used to taking care of yourself?

[bytheirhand]

I am!

[Look he has better things to than roll around in leaves, ok?]

[prayed]

So then, what's the problem?

[bytheirhand]

Nothing...

[prayed]

So then, go. Boredom seriously sucks, so you gotta go out and have a little fun every once in awhile, y'know. You'll grow up to be a bitter old man if you don't.

[Making a little shooing motion, now.]

[bytheirhand]

[Ahaha...ha..... You have no idea how accurate that statement is.]

But --!

[He seems to consider his options, looking hesitantly towards the door.]

I guess it would be ok for a little bit...

[prayed]

[She gives a little sigh before she smiles at him, folding her arms over her chest.

...

She really is going to get stuck babysitting this kid.]

I've got some business down on the forest floors, so if it'll maek you feel better, I guess I could go with you.

[bytheirhand]

[His face lights up instantly. If she comes with him there was a chance he could find out a bit more about her. She could use telepathy. It only made him wonder what else she could do. Having her around could prove to be very, very useful.]

Really?

[prayed]

Jeez. How do you expect me to refuse when you're making a face like that?

[bytheirhand]

Thank you so much, Kyoko!

[prayed]

You're really starting to cramp my style here, y'know.

[She laughs a little though, her misgivings seemingly forgotten for the moment. She shakes her head one more time, pushes the door open, walking out with her hands behind her head.]

[bytheirhand]

[He grins and runs out the door after her. He zooms past her, running in a circle around her with his arms spread out. HE'S AN AIRPLANE. He comes around full circle until he's in front of her, walking backwards so he can still see her while he talks.]

What floors are the forest floors? There's still a lot of them I haven't seen!