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[There is a little boy sitting by the fountain holding a glass bottle. He isn't showing any emotion, nothing to be found on his face. Instead he just sits there, not reacting to the chill in the air, to the splash of water on his person when someone throws something inside. It's likely he's very cold but if he is then he isn't showing that currently.

He does tilt his head to the side though, almost like he can hear something in the distance. This is the position he stays in for a time before brings his head back straight again.]

They are not here. I am alone.

[If this fact bothers him, it's really not so clear. He does pause though.]

No. Not alone. There are others.

[He pauses again and looks over at the screen, staring at it for awhile before reaching down to turn off the recording of himself. Whether or not this recording was intentional is not clear and he doesn't clarify.

This isn't the kind of weather a little boy wearing shorts should be in. There's no complaint but he shouldn't be out there.]

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[un...sure...]

Uhm. [clearing his throat-] Are you all right-?

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[Well he is freezing...literally. But he's not going to complain.

Because he can't. Details.]

All right?

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Yes. [er.] Do you need help?

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With what?

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It's a bit too cold to be outside right now, isn't it?

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It is.

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So... do you need someone to come and bring you inside?

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Penny is coming.

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Penny. [Oh -] Penny! That's good. She should be able to help you.

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[He nods because this is true.]

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[Silence isn't awkward. Not at all.]

Do you think you could let me know as soon as she finds you?

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I can.

[That's easy.]

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All right. Good.

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My name is Peter, by the way.

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Peter.

[Easy enough to remember. He considers looking for him with his bottle then decides not to. There's no need.]

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And you are-?

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I am July.

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It's nice to meet you, July. I like your name.

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You do?

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Well - yes. Don't you?

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I am not sure.

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... I suppose you don't have to be, either way.

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It was the name I was given.

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I'm sure it was.

[Awkward, Peter. Awkward.]

... Well. I shouldn't be taking any more of your time.

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Penny is here.

[You did tell him to say.]

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Oh - good. I trust she'll take good care of you.