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[redresolve.livejournal.com]

[The journal picks up the sound of rain falling and the quiet but the distinct voice of a child, though it's a bit hoarse as she's been crying. her voice is getting further away]

Brother? Brother! Please, you said you wouldn't..

You came back, so I thought-

I have to be strong..

[And the voice drifts off, because she's walked too far away from the journal. But hey, there it is again as she tries to retrace her steps]

I.. ran too fast, I ran too far away.

Brother, I'm sorry..

[ooc; Open as well as a journal post! Anyone care to find/bump into this little tyke wandering around outside the castle? Shut it, I'm not spamming >> Posted early in the AM because I got bored]

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[redresolve.livejournal.com]

But-

Why couldn't he come with me?

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

I see. This is a large castle, with many people. Someone here is bound to know of his whereabouts. [or lie well enough :D; ]

You should get inside. [she nods towards the castle doors]

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Mm. I saw an Exorcist.

[Apparently that should say everything, because she doesn't elaborate further on it. Instead she looks from her to the castle and starts walking towards it]

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't look like she's going to cry again, but she does look a bit lost]

I.. don't know anyone.

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

[A step and she's walking next to her]

There are a handful of them here. I'm sure they'll look after you until you find your brother.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

One day..

[She speaks up after a minute or two of silence]

I'm going to be one, too.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Paradisa, Akito--

[She catches it, but quickly holds it away with a somewhat startled expression on her face]

I'll get mud on it.

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

Are you? I hear it's a very important job.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Mm, it is. And..

[She looks up at her, looking quite determined for such a little kiddo]

I want to protect my brother.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Mm. I'm.. Rinali.

[Looking at him like he's crazy, she eventually gives in and wiggles into the coat. ;; it's really warm]

Thank you.

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

[aww]

That's noble of you.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Brother-

He's very important to me. He protected me, now it's my turn to protect him.

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

[she's quiet for a moment--someone once made it sound like a good thing to not have siblings]

You're very lucky to have each other.

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

Take you back...?

[he shakes his head as he squats down]

No, I'm not.

Are you all right?

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

[She isn't quite sure what it is about the women but she carefully reaches up to offer her one of her hands]

I think so, too.

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

[blinks, not sure what she's doing]

Hmm?

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

I can be brave.

[There's a small smile as she takes each and every word in, but soon the smile fades a bit]

I have a room.. ?

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

I ran away. Usually, if you run away, they find you again.

[When he squats down and reassures her, she takes a step towards him]

.. Mm, I'm not hurt.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

I think I'm at good at telling whether a person is a good person or if they're a bad person.

[Takes her hand! Or, uh, rather tries for her sleeve]

And I think you're a good person.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Does that mean it knew I was coming here?

I didn't bring any luggage.

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, you'll be safe here. There's only Exorcists here from the Order.

Good. [he smiles] I'm Allen.

[ofthefaintsmile.livejournal.com]

[... why so cute, Rinali. She stares at her for a moment, then makes an amused sound and pats her on the head]

Thank you, Rinali.

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

Allen..

[She just stares at him a moment. Really, she's just debating on whether or not she should trust him when she notices something]

Did you just come back from a mission?

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

Ah?

Um...not quite. [a sheepish laugh] I was training out in the woods, and I fell asleep. It was rather stupid of me. [Okay maybe a lie but lets see if it works >> ]

[redresolve.livejournal.com]

[Pulling the coat closed, she nods and.. starts walking!]

I think I want to save my wishes.