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[victoria_stay]

[Yes, Victoria is in fact ignoring pretty much everything going on in the City because she just doesn't understand it. So her question might seem out of place.

She doesn't care.

She looks significantly cleaner than she did when she first posted. Her hair's brushed and everything! Well, it's less tangled. She can only take a hair brush for so long before she wants away from it. Plus she's a kid. Who in their right mind would fault her for having tangled hair?]

Is there anywhere I can go to get stuff to draw with? That's still safe to go to. I want to draw. I did a lot of it back home and I want to do it here.

[She also might need more clothes but that has never been a concern of hers.]

And I need to get glasses. Everything's blurry. I don't like it.

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Hey, kiddo--I didn't know you were an aspiring artist. I think that's great. What do you like to draw with? Markers? Paints? Pencils?

If nobody else has any suggestions for places, I know a place or two.

The glasses part, though--that's easy.

[ooc: changed my mind on tag type--sorry!]

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[victoria_stay]

All of that.

[She has no preference and doesn't even care if it's messy.]

Where?

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Okay--all of that. And chalk too. Why not?

Where? There's a store just for art stuff, art supplies, down near the circular square in the middle of town. Hey, if you wait a minute or two, we can go together. How about that?

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[victoria_stay]

Okay.

[That sounds a lot better than wandering off on her own around here.]

I'm in my room. I can meet you outside.

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Okay, here I come.

[And there are exaggerated feet stomps for a few seconds...]

[The less-exaggerated clicky-clocky sounds of which will be heard in reality and not via Network in a very short time.]

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[victoria_stay]

[Which she finds funny, but she doesn't laugh. She's not so good at that. There is a hint of an almost smile, though. That works, right?

She peeks out at him for a moment before heading over.]

Where are we going first?

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[Of course it works. In fact, it pleases him immensely.]

Hey, kiddo.

I dunno--where do you want to go first? You're the lady in charge. Getting you set up with those glasses you say you need would mean you could see everything you might want to draw. But looking at art things first would mean you'd be prepared to draw everything once you could see it. Whaddayou think?

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[victoria_stay]

Glasses. [Seriously. She's walked into the doorframe twice. Do you know how much that sucks? It's embarrassing.]

...is it okay to go to the park after?

[Or is that totally trashed? Not that it matters. She'd draw that, too.]

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[majorcrotchgrab]

There's a few stores around the City square that has supplies. I may have a few extra myself if you need any.

[Normally he doesn't care about kids but... this kid is interested in art!]

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[victoria_stay]

Mister Fletcher is taking me there. [There's a slight headtilt from her, one of those slightly feral ones that she hasn't gotten rid of just yet. His offer has her curious.]

Why would you give me your supplies?

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Glasses first. Oh-kay. I know there's places around here that can get you set up with that. C'mon.

[Here, you can even hold his hand if you want to...]

And, sure, the park after. Art stuff in between.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Alright then.

And it's nice to see someone so young interested in art. I was the same way at your age.

[dignity_misery]

[Hello girl raised by dead woman. Let the dead woman offer you something,]

You can have some of my supplies.

[It's not exactly that Carla is good at sharing. However, she has always had a soft spot for artists.]

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[victoria_stay]

[She's going to draw damaged buildings, wrecked sidewalks and probably turtleducks.]

Okay.

[And...very tentatively, her hand slips into his because she has no clue where she's going. He's side-eyed a moment later. This is cool, right?]

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[victoria_stay]

You were?

[Other kids, even ones that are all grown up, are still very strange to her.]

What's your name?

[victoria_stay]

Really? [There's the faintest hint of surprise in her voice and one eyebrow raises slightly.]

Someone else offered, too.

[dignity_misery]

Everyone is really fucking helpful around here.

[It's a joke that newcomers don't get, but Carla makes it at them almost exclusively.]

My apartment is down by the beach.

[Considering she sees children screaming up and down the shore all day, she figures that's a thing kids like.]

[victoria_stay]

I'll tell Mister Fletcher. Can we meet you there later?

[dignity_misery]

Sure. I'll be out front.

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[And they will be beautiful drawings destined to adorn many a cabinet and refrigerator.]

Fantastic--let's go!

[That side-eye... Of course it's cool. C'mon. He'll lead the way with an enthusiastic step.]

[victoria_stay]

What's your name?

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[victoria_stay]

[She's quiet, as usual. Happy to just be walking and she's looking at everything she passes before looking up at Mister Fletcher.]

People offered me art supplies.

[This was something he ought to know.]

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Did they?

That was generous of them. But there are a lot of artists in the City. Think you'll take them up on the offer?

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[victoria_stay]

I told someone I'd stop by their house. They live at the beach. I said you'd come, too.

[Because there's no way she's going alone.]

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[Um, okay. Unexpected trip out to the beach. Yeah. Okay. But no sweat, no sweat. Still gonna be the more-or-less indulgent surrogate/foster parent here. Whatever. It's cool.

But he still sounds a little surprised at first.]

Oh. Okay.

[Thinking...]

Yeah, I think we can do that.

[dignity_misery]

Carla. I'm easy to spot, my dog looks like a hellhound.

[victoria_stay]

Victoria.

I don't know what a hellhound looks like.

[dignity_misery]

You'll know when you see it, Victoria.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Indeed. I still love it too.

I'm Raikov.

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[victoria_stay]

Victoria.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Nice to meet you, Victoria. If you need tips or anything, just let me know.