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[ Looking like a little gentlemen with his tiny suit and hat to match, a boy perfectly split in half stares nervously at the camera with mismatched eyes. Behind him is a wall of snow three times his height and he's nowhere near dressed for the weather with his tailored checkered pants and thin socks covered in shoes meant for indoors activities instead of the winter he finds himself in. Yet, he doesn't look cold. Just a little nervous. ]

Okaasan?

[ He stares at the camera, looking lost, hoping to see his mother's face pop up on the screen. Near the outskirts of Prufrock, he hasn't yet made it far enough inland to see anything but snow and forest after two hours of roaming the area. ]

I-I... don't know where I am.

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[ A boy a little older than Shouto meets his mismatched eyes with his green ones, an intently serious expression on his small face. ]

You're in a city called Trench.

And you should be wearing a coat.

[ He'll be five in a few days. Not too big or too small for his age you can easily tell how old he is at a glance. He hasn't had a lot of opportunities to play with other kids, so when it isn't his Okaasan who pops up on his feed his eyes grow a little bigger.

He's not scared. Just a little nervous by the way he bites at his bottom lip. He speaks up though. After gentle encouragement from his omen who seems all but fearless in his eyes. ]

Trench?

[ An unfamiliar name from an unfamiliar face. ]

Do you know where the train station is? [ He asks, then looks down at his suit and shakes his head a little. ] I'm not cold.

Edited 2023-01-08 04:16 (UTC)

[ Paul is all of seven, a fact he takes modest pride in, but he's on the small side. That has never bothered him, since he's been told that's common in Atreides boys. ]

There's no train station here.

[ He shakes his head too, loose dark curls bouncing around his face. ]

It's a magic city. People get around by teleporting. And even if you're not cold, you have to wear a coat, or someone is going to scold you.

[ He doesn't entirely agree with this policy, but that's the way the world is. ]

[ It helps settle the jitters in his stomach knowing it's not someone bigger who would take him back to his dad. Then he'd yell at Ookasan and make her cry and he won't have that. He needs to get back. He didn't mean to get lost but it's been two hours and he's getting tired.

Hearing about the train station snaps him back to full attention. His face falls and he looks to his omen for help, but she knows as much as him which is so very little at this age. He's been shuttled away from everyone, including his siblings since he was born. Never let out of sight without supervision.

It was exhilarating at first, being able to do what he wanted, but the more time passed, the more he missed his mother. Soon the thrill of being free from that place faded leaving him with a hole in his heart that kept getting bigger the longer it took to find her.

He's heard of magic cities from some of the books his mom reads to him at night before they both tucked in for the night and he snuggles up against her hoping no one will come barging in through the door to yell at her. He doesn't sleep well sometimes.

Shouto flinches at the threat of being scolded and his little hand freezes the omni in his hand. Behind him, Kizu begins to growl with her tail sticking straight up, ready to fight. ]

You won't tell my dad, will you?!

[ He doesn't have to say his name. All his life, everyone's known him. With the Number #1 Hero childless, the media turned to the children of the Number #2, especially the youngest with the promising quirk. ]

Edited 2023-01-08 05:53 (UTC)

[ This isn't the first time Paul has managed to frighten another child without meaning to. The way the other little boy tenses and his Omen braces to protect him reminds Paul of Kaworu and Izuku, and he feels awful about it at once. ]

I won't tell. I promise.

[ And Paul takes his promises very seriously.

He falls silent for a moment after that, not sure of what else to say. He doesn't want to make things worse a second time, but he should be responsible, shouldn't he? ]

Are you lost?

[ It's enough. A simple promise calms him the way only a child can be with a few words. The spike of adrenaline still leaves him feeling jittery. He nods, believing him without an ounce of doubt, and squashes down the fear of eternal flames framing a brooding face. ]

... Okay.

[ The ice begins to recede. The snow leopard's shoulders drop by an inch but she keeps her tail upright as her Sleeper nods at the question. ]

I... don't know where I am. There's only snow and trees.

Edited 2023-01-08 19:40 (UTC)

[ This is a problem Paul actually knows how to solve. He relaxes a little himself, and his own Omen twitches reassuringly in his pocket. ]

If you don't know where you are, you should sit down and stay in one place until people come to find you.

[ Paul has had this drilled into him every since he learned how to walk and get past locks. Getting him to agree on what constitutes 'lost' - Paul being of the opinion that if he knows where he is, he isn't lost, and everyone else being of the frankly silly opinion that if they don't know where he is, he's lost - has been more tricky. But that has nothing to do with this. ]

Do you want me to find someone to look for you?

[ For all the lessons drilled into him, he doesn't always obey. Not when obedience didn't save him or his mother from a heavy hand. ]

Can you find me with this?

[ He points to his omni. Being the son of the number two hero, he's a high target asset for any potential villain and is kept on watch anytime he goes out of the estate.

The question earns an animated nod. ]

Okaasan. I don't have a picture but she has hair like mine and eyes like this.

[ He points to his right side emphasizing his hair and eye. ]

[ Paul would think the concern about being kidnapped a very regular one, if it were to come up, but it's something he would assume for most children. ]

I don't know if we can find you with that.

[ Which is frustrating. He ought to know, but the device is confusing, and unlike anything he's ever handled before. He's only able to access a few obvious functions reliably, and he hadn't even thought to wonder if it could track anyone. ]

I haven't seen anyone who has hair and eyes like that but you...but I can ask if anyone has. Is Okaasan your minder?

[ Disappointment blooms across his face. His mouth drops slightly to contest it only nothing comes out; he believes him. And at the mention of the absence of his mother, his little shoulders drop just a tiny bit. ]

She's... Okaasan.

My mother.

Edited 2023-01-10 04:21 (UTC)

Oh.

[ Paul's face falls much like Shouto's shoulders. He bites his lip and works it between his teeth, reminding himself that he ought to be an example of calm to others. It helps a little. ]

I don't know where my mother is either.

But - I've hardly seen any people, so if I haven't seen her, it doesn't mean your Okaasan isn't here.

[ That's deductive reasoning. Paul is proud of himself for being so quick with it. ]

And now that you sent out this message, if she is here, she's sure to find you right away. So don't be sad, all right?

Oh my gosh.

You're adorable!

But-

Look-

You're in a pretty dangerous place. You aren't here by yourself, are you?

[ The sudden outburst spooks him at first and he pulls away from the screen just a tiny bit, eyes a little wide. He grabs at his tiny tie, heart pounding in his chest, as he realizes she's not yelling at him. It's enough to calm his rattling heart, nerves a little frayed from the comical scare he gave himself. He's used to his mother's calm and gentle tone which was in complete opposition to his father's thundering tone. ]

I--

[ Still, a little rattled it takes him a moment to understand the question. ]

I'm with my snow leopard.

[ THe two of them have been inseparable since he woke up a third of his usual size. ]

[She feels a little bad at startling him like that. But- at least he's quick to recover.]

Oh yeah?

Sounds like a pretty reliable friend to have there.

But... You might want a little more than that.

I can stop by if you'd like?

[It was an adult that answered. Green eyes behind intricate glasses met with the mismatched pair on the screen and offered an easy, companionable smile. This was a lost kid-- and damn did they know that feeling.]

This is a town called Trench, kiddo. [They said, with a voice that may have had a familiar timber if the child were at all intune with his unconscious memories. Unfortunately, the stranger was just as out of tune as everyone else.]

If your parents aren't here, they're probably far away. What's close by? I can go get you and help you find your people if they're around.

[ He's walking again. A little more confident in his movements when the message comes through. He knows now not to be scared of the person behind it, so when he answers he's less nervous and a tiny bit more trusting. ]

How far away?

[ He wants to find his mother as soon as he can. It's almost lunchtime and she sometimes forgets about the time. If they don't eat together, then she might not eat until dinner. It's happened a few times.

The question prompts him to look around even though, he already knows the answer. ]

Snow and trees. I was following the river at first.

You know the stars in the sky?

[They asked, coming up with a parallel that even a kid might understand.]

That far. I don't think we can make it to anyone's home without a plane ticket.

The river, though? That's a good lead. Don't leave town, and keep talking. I'll find you-- help is coming.

[mob's memories have been a bit muddled since he first sat up this morning. there was a mass of what looked like dead skin in a shape of a child (with a bowl cut. hm.) and while he vaguely understood he was in the trench it was still a lot to process.

thank god arataka wasn't here, he does think. hopes. his student had a special way of stumbling into dangerous situations like a trouble magnet and giving mob a heart attack about it.

he settles for taking a walk around as he tries to make sense of things, hands in the pockets of his old grey jacket. he's spacing out, if he's honest, up until he notices a kid absolutely not dressed for the weather. before he can think on it he approaches, voice low and quiet, keeping a bit of a distance for the moment. he didn't want to spook the poor kid.]

Are you okay?

[ Waking up in a house out in the woods that morning, Shouto had no idea where he was or how he got there. He thought it was a test at first until his omen introduced herself to him. After a long talk with her, he realized he needed to find help.

He and Kizu followed the river for a while. His tiny shoes slipped on the slick rocks so often that he had to trudge through the snow that came up to his elbows. Even at this age, the cold doesn't bother him. His mother's genes fully matured in the womb giving him resistance to freezing temperatures. Fire still hurts him though.

They walked for an hour following the river bank when Kizu warned him of some wild animals ahead. The two of them changed directions going towards the sun to avoid them. An hour later, after fatigue started to set in, he made the call on his Omni hoping to find his mother. The responses he received warmed him to strangers in this place but that doesn't stop him from jerking his head up at the sudden voice nearby!

Kizu jumps in front of him, tail sticking up, and growling. Stranger Danger! Stranger Danger! Shouto quickly recovers but still seems a little nervous, hiding behind Kizu. ]

Uh-- [ He nods automatically, then remembers his situation. ] Um... I...

[ He buries a hand in Kizu's fur, clinging to her tail like a mini lifeline. ]

I'm looking for Ookasan.

Edited 2023-01-08 21:25 (UTC)

[ah, the growling has him raise a hand in what he hopes is a placating gestures, making sure to take a step back in a show of goodwill here. honestly it's a relief to see something guarding the boy. (his own omen has refused to show himself entirely so far, and he's decided not to dwell on it.)]

I was keeping an eye out for my student too. [he admits. even if again, sort of hoping reigen was safe at home.] What does your mother look like?

[maybe he can help? he's concern about the kid being cold but he'll get to that, there's just a lot to process here.]

[ Kizu's protective stance goes a long way in settling his nerves. The added distance the big man takes also helps. That along with the mention of his student. A teacher? ]

I.. uhm.. don't have a picture.

She has hair like mine and eyes like this.

[ He points to his right side emphasizing his hair and eye. ]

Edited 2023-01-08 22:30 (UTC)

[mob nods- good, that's a distinctive color. if she is here it probably wouldn't be too hard to find her in a crowd.] I haven't seen her. But I'll keep an eye out.

My student is blond. Um- [he lifts his hand to about the height of a middleschooler.] This tall. Very loud.

[sorry reigen. but finally-] Are you cold?

[ His head tips down to where he sets his hand, then back up and up to look at him. He seems nice. ]

What's his name?

[ In case he sees someone to match his description. ]

Reigen Arataka. [what a good kid, he seems like he wants to help too.

right, he should introduce himself.] I'm Kageyama Shigeo.

Ray-jen.

[ He tries out the name, feeling his tongue get stuck midway through. He doesn't even try for the second half. >_> ]

I'm Shou-to.

[ He doesn't give his last name. Standard training he's gone through when you're a high target value for bad guys. ]

If you find Ookasan. Can you tell us where she is?

[he still gets a nod, good job. he also wonders how you're supposed to handle kids this age. he had enough trouble with all the middle schoolers that were suddenly in his life, let alone someone so young.

oh well, being the responsible adult is what mattered more than anything.] It's nice to meet you, Shouto.

I will. [a pause.] Is it okay if I stuck around for a bit though? I don't want to leave you and your friend alone.

[Well, that sure is some very distinctive colouring.]

Hey there. Are you hungry? I can help you get to a safe place to have something warm to eat.

[Although he's probably not going to be able to follow a map when he's this little.]

[It does look like there are others who'd spoken up, but..

But what if they didn't actually help..??]

.. Were you able to find help?

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