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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

[The small girl with the braided pigtails looks, for all intents and purposes, harmless as anything. She's wide eyed, dressed for a day at school in a jean jacket and pink and purple striped shirt. She has a Hello, Kitty backpack on her shoulders and she's sitting by the fountain, looking a bit confused. She's found the device, that much is obvious, and she's looking into it, just as innocent in appearance as possible.

And then, she completely fucks the image up by speaking. Her tone? Not as pleasant as the look on her face and even that shifts, somehow becoming dangerous. Eyes narrow, expression hardens. There's something just not right with this child.]

Okay. Where the fuck am I? Dave? Is this some sort of shitty prank? Are you even there? [A pause, she looks around and now she's frowning.] Where the fuck is the school?

[Another pause and when she speaks, her voice is small, a tiny bit worried and once again she looks as a child should in this situation. Anxious.] Am I dead?

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Private

[worldofourown]

Maybe you're being punished?

Re: Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

[All the suspicious looks, dude.] Punished for what?

Private

[worldofourown]

We'll start with that mouth on you.

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Because I said 'fuck'? Really?

Private

[worldofourown]

I'd say it doesn't suit you - but you say it with such charming familiarity.

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

I've been known to use it from time to time.

Private

[worldofourown]

And your parents don't say anything?

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

It never seemed to bother my dad.

Private

[worldofourown]

A model parent, I'm sure.

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

He was the best daddy a kid could ask for.

[Mostly because he let her play with guns and knives and chop bad guys to pieces.]

Are you in on Dave's prank?

[Yes, she is convinced this is what's going on.] Because if you are, tell that asshole I'm not in the mood. I just want to go to class, get through the day and get home.

Private

[worldofourown]

I'm sure he was.

...Don't know any Daves. And happily, you aren't going to go to class, anytime soon.

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

[She hesitates a moment, frowning in thought.]

Why not?

[Not going to class? There's only one option, then; kidnapped. She's been kidnapped and whoever this guy is? He's in on it. Best play dumb for a while.]

Private

[worldofourown]

Because you're no longer in your own world.

[A beat.]

Maybe you are dead. Who knows?

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

That's bullshit. [On both counts. There's no way in hell two school yard bullies can take her out.]

Private

[worldofourown]

Tsk. That mouth again.

Private

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

...are you really getting offended that a kid is cursing?

Private

[worldofourown]

Old habit.

[He used to run a private girls' boarding-school.]

Private:

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Okay. [Shrug.] If I'm not in my world, where am I? And how do I get back home?

[beyourarmy]

Dead...well. Can you breathe? Still have a heartbeat? Feel warm? All that stuff?

'Cause, if so, then no, you're not dead.

As for where you are, no one ever believes me! Why should I tell you?

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

All vitals are accounted for. [You seem significantly less creepy than the other guy she's been talking to. But it's been Mindy's experience that this means jack shit.]

Because I'm a lost little kid and need to find my way home.

[beyourarmy]

[Dammit.... He can't NOT help a kid. But.]

Are you really gonna believe me? Because this is some weird shit. And it's not easy to take.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Dude, just tell me. I have to get back to school. Marcus is going to be so pissed.

Private:

[worldofourown]

You're in a place called The City. And yes, it's as unimaginative as it sounds.

You can't go home. Not unless the so-called Deities here feel like sending you back.

[Sweet smile.]

Welcome~

Private:

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

... so I am dead. [Because there's no way in Hell...unless that's where she ended up...that this place exists unless one has died. That's what Mindy thinks.]

Okay. So what the fuck am I supposed to do until the 'Deities' send me back to New York?

Private:

[worldofourown]

Oh, a New Yorker. That explains the mouth~

[An air of supreme nonchalance.]

I wouldn't know. You're little better than a prisoner here.

...Would you like help getting situated?