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[archivy]

[ There's a little girl standing by the carousel. She's very neatly dressed: a red dress peaking out under a black coat, shoes polished and her hair in pigtails. Her accent, when she speaks, is faintly British: ]

So this is the City? I have been here before, it appears. Kincaid, where-- [ she breaks off, a fleeting expression of sadness and fear crossing her features before they become impassive again. ] Kincaid is not here.

I will require a place to stay, certainly for the night, and a meal. I strongly believe in regular mealtimes for children. If anyone could help me with one or both, I would be much obliged.



[ ooc; Also, please take a look at this permission post. ]

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[hatesthefood]

hey! You're back!

[entangles]

Hello there.

[ Olivia smiles softly - this girl reminds her of Ella when she was smaller. But as much as she wants to take her in, Olivia's not certain how long she'll be staying here herself. ]

You're alone, aren't you? [ obviously she is, Olivia. ]

[archivy]

Hello. [ Ivy smiles briefly, but it's a distant smile. ]

My bodyguard is not here with me. [ As in, yes, she is alone. ]

[entangles]

[ Her bodyguard? Well, that's a surprise. ]

Would you like me to come stay with you-- [ Shs stops herself from saying 'until we can find your mother. This little girl might really be alone. ] - until we find someone you know?

[archivy]

So it would appear, Mr Hidaka.

[archivy]

There is no one from my world here. [ Absolute certainty. If it bothers her, there is no indication of it, her voice remains carefully neutral. ]

Thank you for the offer, Agent Dunham.

[ ooc; hope you don't mind if Ivy knows her name? >.> ]

[entangles]

How did you-

[ This wouldn't be the first time she's met a psychic child, but she'll temper her surprise for the more important matter at hand. ]

I'd like to stay with me, but - I'm not sure how much longer I'll be here. [Being abls to hop dimensions and all. ] Still, I'd like to stay with you until I know you're safe.


[ooc: she can know anything she wants! Anyway, I have to board a plane soon - feel free to have ivy decline her since I don't want to hold you back!]

[hatesthefood]

Don't call me that. Ken is a lot shorter.

If you need, you can come stay with Mara and I.

[archivy]

I should only require a place for one night. Tomorrow, I will take steps to establish myself in one of the apartments.

[archivy]

I am the Archive. [ This is both an introduction and the answer to your half-asked question. ]

I will be staying with Ken Hidaka and Mara Lesser tonight, thank you. And I am currently quite safe in the City. Still, thank you for your concern.

[ ooc; have a good flight! and they must have all the interactions later ~ ]

[hatesthefood]

You're welcome to stay as long as you need.

Hey, you don't mind dogs or cats, do you?

[archivy]

I like both very much. Especially cats.

[hatesthefood]

I'm sure they'll love having someone new come to visit them, then. Bandit might even try to sleep n the bed with you.

[mintjulep]

[ God dammit. As if a sixteen-year-old wasn't bad enough; this girl is even younger. ]

Regular mealtimes are good for just about everyone.

Are you still looking?

[archivy]

That sounds nice. [ And for a moment there, she sounds like a little girl.

It's a brief moment, though. ] Will you come pick me up, or shall I make my way to your apartment?

[hatesthefood]

I'll come get you, if that's alright. Hope you don't mind motorcycles.

[archivy]

I believe that they are especially important for children. It offers stability, and besides it is healthy.

[ inclining her head ] I have found a place for the night. Thank you, Dr McCoy.

[mintjulep]

I'd agree with you.

[ ... wait.

What? ]

How did you know my name?

[archivy]

I do not think that I do. I will wait by the carousel, then.

[archivy]

I am the Archive.

[ Yes, that is actually the answer to his question. ]

[mintjulep]

[ ... r i g h t. ]

And uh, what does that... mean, exactly?

[ Oh, wait-- ]

If you're still looking for a meal, you can tell me while we eat.

[archivy]

[ Thinking on that for a moment. ]

I am currently not in possession of any money.

[mintjulep]

I'll pay for you.

[ He never did get to pay Claire back for that cup of coffee before she disappeared. The coat she let him borrow is still in his closet, too. ]

[archivy]

Very well. Will you pick me up at [ insert Ken & Mara's address here ] at dinner time?

[cry_reaper]

I agree with Ken, you're more than welcome to stay as long as you need.