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[betheirwayfinder]

[This video starts with a blue-haired young woman smiling and giving the camera a little wave from where she's propped it up. The house she's living in, what's visible of it at least, is tidy and neatly organized.

She likes a neat house, what can she say? Though she does acknowledge it won't be able to stay that way.]

Hello everyone! My name is Aqua and it's come to my attention that there are several unaccompanied children here in Havenwell. Or- young people, if not children.

So I'm opening my home to them. I have a couple children staying already, just so no one has to be on their own sooner than they should be, and I can take in a few more. We have four rooms, I don't mind sleeping on the couch to keep as many people living comfortably as they can.

Once I can save up enough dora, I have every intention of getting a much bigger home or getting help from Havenwell to keep a more organized system. For now though, it's just me.

If you need somewhere to stay, or know someone who does, don't be afraid to bring them by or point them by way. [Attached is a file for where her particular house is located.]

Don't worry about owing anything or needing to help either. I won't object but I don't want anyone to feel obligated, okay?

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[thekingsshield]

Gwarsh, Master Aqua, that's real swell of you to do!

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[betheirwayfinder]

Do you think so?

It just seems sad to leave them on their own. Kids must feel so lonely without their families or anyone to sit with them if they're scared.

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[thekingsshield]

A'course! Any kiddo with you is going to feel super safe and happy!

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[betheirwayfinder]

You're so sweet, Goofy. I hope they will, I'll be doing my best to keep them safe and comfortable.

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[original_is_best]

[His voice was pretty easily recognizable from before.]

The city hasn't provided any extra accommodations for the children?

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[betheirwayfinder]

[That it is! And she has a pretty good memory otherwise.]

Nothing official, from what I can tell. They are still getting used to living people again though, so it could be in the works. Until then though, it seemed right to fill that hole.

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[original_is_best]

[This would be a problem, Should they be trapped long-term, the children would be important for their future.]

...Very well. I can create some math and science textbooks for them to learn from. They were both 9, correct? That should be approximately grade 3... Multiplication, division, fractions... I admit I did not memorize the entire curriculum and the order it's generally taught in, but I should be able to put together something acceptable.

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[whenyouneedme]

[Ha ha ha NO why is this the first message he sees. There is a very complicated emotion happening here in Kai’s everything. He knew he wasn’t really qualified for helping kids out but he didn’t expect to have it thrust so deliberately in front of his face so soon. Here it comes! The big Non Important Feeling.

SO he only came back to actually reply a while later when he could look as straightfaced as usual.]

You work with a lot of kids before?

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[betheirwayfinder]

[Fate! At least, that would be Aqua's explanation. The way she grew up, nothing was without purpose of some sort. It might seem it at first but it all works out as it needs to.]

Actually, no. I was supposed to but a few things happened that kept me from ever doing so. Now I'm just... trying to help.

[whenyouneedme]

Huh. Nice of you. [Well, ‘supposed to’ might have meant it was something she had wanted to do. Opening her home no questions asked probably meant that too.]

You’re making sure they actually want to stay there, right? Not just... telling other people to bring them over.

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[flawed_immortality]

A noble cause. I'm afraid I have duties to my King so I cannot offer as much assistance as I might otherwise but I have been teaching martial art and discipline for over 20 years. Such talents have little use in a world so peaceful but keeping the youngsters in good health and teaching them discipline of not just body but mind as well is something I would be glad to help with.

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[betheirwayfinder]

[He can't see it, she answers in audio in kind, but she smiles. Sometimes people just don't want to be seen, and she'll respect that.]

That's understandable. And very noble of you. Some of them are pretty young but I won't say no for them. They might surprise us, after all!

[flawed_immortality]

[He's not used to having a video option, most of his communication has been done over bluetooth headsets for decades. It's a hard habit to break. Video adds nothing to the conversation on his end anyway. Just his stoneface.]

I know a few games for the younger ones that will help them learn and hone their bodies. I have, in recent years, picked up a few charges as young as 8. I'm not terribly good with the younger ones but I'd be happy to try, at least.

[To be fair Talcott and some of the other kids orphaned by the Night are hardly normal kids either.]

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[shroudedsecrets]

[One of her responses is from a woman wearing a sky blue cloak, her voice a soft, even tone.]

... So they have found someone to offer them a steady guardianship. Good.

[She'd had her own sense of concern, having met the children, but ultimately had not known how to handle the situation. Better for someone more equipped to do so, which at least was a... direction.]

What form of aid do you require?

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[betheirwayfinder]

[Interesting choice of clothing there, but who is she to judge? Especially if she's going to be setting an example for children!]

I certainly hope to, at the very least.

[That's quite the assumption but is anyone ever fully prepared?]

I suppose I could use help getting blankets and such for their rooms. And recipes, rather than relying on the replicators. It would probably be good for them if we all helped with meals, even in small ways.

I've never done this, so I'm not entirely sure.

[She wishes her master was alive.]

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[shroudedsecrets]

[She's wearing a blue and gold gown underneath, but it's still a bit of a unique style all things considered.]

Others may keep an eye on them when they encounter them otherwise, though it is not the same as offering shelter.

[And committing to it, so good on Aqua for stepping up, even with any uncertainty she might have had. Though when the listed items are mentioned... hm.]

Where recipes are concerned... have you met Taako and Lup? They are experienced chefs, and may agree to assist in such an endeavor.

[She's not certain if they would agree to such an exchange for free, but, she knew this cause would ring true to them.]

[wannabethehero]

That's a great idea! I can come by and play with them sometimes, if you want. I like kids!

[Except that one kid who called them a dork, back in Rulle. That was rude...]

[betheirwayfinder]

[Aqua looks delighted. And relieved.]

That would be wonderful! I'm sure they'll appreciate it, I probably wouldn't be the best person to play with them.

[Very rude, she wouldn't tolerate that.]

[wannabethehero]

Just do your best! I bet they'd teach you how to play some games with them if you asked. I know a few myself I could teach you too!

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[arraignments]

[ Hm... ]

I'd like to help somehow. Please let me know where you need assistance.

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[betheirwayfinder]

[All these answers! It's heartwarming to see other people caring so much.]

I'm completely open to suggestions, really. I know I have four rooms, so I can handle taking in maybe six kids? I just don't want them on their own.

[arraignments]

I still remember living in a- facility with other orphaned kids, but I can maybe offer more relevant suggestions once I see what you'll be working with.

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Of course, with his experience, it might be more along the lines of what not to do. His expression dims a little. ]

But, it sounds like you already intend to not let it get overcrowded, which is a great start. The next step, I think, would be to focus on making the house safe. Children are very curious and might find a way to get into everything. So, for instance, chemicals and anything sharp should be kept out of reach.

Forming a schedule to keep them on is a good idea, too, I think.

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[aries_saint]

I think that's a good idea, to make your own home for the children. You would need a lot of space to keep a lot of children. There's plenty of empty houses.

[Thoughtful look.]

Though I realized there's no children here, just robots.

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[betheirwayfinder]

Thank you for that. Luckily, standard housing seems to all have four rooms, so mine was already suited for them. At least, a bit. There's rooms for them, at least. And I can save what money I get to keep them comfortable.

[She glances around- not that it does any good where she is.]

I suppose not, but there must have been once. Before they all became robots.

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[aries_saint]

They must have. When I asked them, they don't seem to remember anything of the past.

[With a nod.]

I'm exploring the town. It seems resources are scarce and limited. But let me know if you or the kids need anything. Namely toys or even something to color and paint with.

[The latter would cost him more dora, but he didn't mind donating or giving things away.]