[ It's one of those impossibly dark nights, or maybe that's just because of the hour-- past 2:00 AM in the morning. The setting is a deserted pathway in Xanadu, the shades of trees and a bordering pond marking dark masses in the background; a singular street light glowing a bleary yellow. It casts enough light to illuminate the little girl
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I tried to fight him when he grabbed me.
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I'm really scared, Claire.
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I know where that is. Just sit tight and don't go anywhere. I'll be there in a few minutes. Are you okay?
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Thank you, Claire. You're the best.
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And so, the tears begin. The lag to her walk,the slight limp to her walk, those tiny nails digging into the crusted cut on her arms to start a new well. She appears the perfect picture of vulnerability. ]
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What happened? Do you need medical attention or would you prefer to go home?
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There's a dangerous man out there, sir. [ Her fingers dig into his arms. Somewhere within her brain, Mindy is screaming bloody murder. ] He- he attacked me.
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