76 - back, before everything started

[sore_feet_man]

How...did I end up in this place? Was there a town this close to Nui's pond...? I tried going back into the forest, but I can't find her or her hut. It's like they disappeared. I'm...lost... *tries to get his eyes not to tear up* ...Nui...! Why did she say that to me? I thought we could live together there at the pond, and everything'd be fine. I

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[cain_complex]

I don't think I've seen anyone with white hair and one green eye. Maybe they are somewhere around here. I'm looking for my family. Do you want to go and look for them together? *Doesn't want to be all alone*

[sore_feet_man]

.... *nods* O-okay.

What's your name? I'm Yoki...

[cain_complex]

I'm Sasuke... *remembers to be polite* It's... nice to meet you.

[sore_feet_man]

*hesitates, kind of shy too - he gives a uncertain head-nod back* ...Same here.

*feels a certain amount of responsibility to get things going, since he looks to be a few years older than Sasuke* ...That's strange, though. How did you lose your family? Do you think maybe you're just lost...?

The way I might be... *can't help but think to himself, though he doesn't want to admit it*

[future_is_gold]

You mean Ginko?

[sore_feet_man]

Eh? ...That's... What is he talking about? That's the name of the mushi that Nui discovered.

...! Maybe it's a nickname then-- Can you tell me where to find this "Ginko"?

[future_is_gold]

Sure can. We're roommates. I haven't seen him around yet today, but you look like a good kid, so I'm sure he won't mind you sticking around at our place waiting for him.

[sore_feet_man]

Th...thank you!

-- later, at the apartment --

... *stares around at all the weird things, like the stove* ...?

[sore_feet_man]

I knew it...! She must be here-- I just have to find her.

[sore_feet_man]

Ah-- Is that the person that's called "Ginko"?

[withthelight]

Umm, I don't know anyone else with white hair but I'll keep a look out!

[sore_feet_man]

*looks a little down* Thanks...

[withthelight]

It will be okay, somehow.

[sore_feet_man]

... *gives him a small (admittedly forced) grin* Mm.

...You know...aren't there a lot of kids here? And I didn't see very many elders.