[There might be something familiar about the young child wandering around outside, near the front door. Perhaps it's the patterns on his bitty little kimono, the distinctive red marks on his face, his pale skin, the odd shape of the toy sword he has tucked into his belt
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...Medicine Man?
[Dean raises an eyebrow, moving closer to the kid with weird markings on his face. He looks to be around seven or eight. It's hard to tell. A lotta kids look the same to him. He's seen a few other little kids running around the house, so it must be a fucked up Christmas thing.]
Hey there. [He offers a harmless smile, slowing his pace and stopping several feet away from the little booger.] How ya doin' there, buddy?
[This place isn't safe for kids at all.]
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...I'm well.
Thank you.
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He's still vulnerable, and Dean's got a soft spot for kids.]
This house isn't that safe, dude. You gotta watch yourself around here. You need any help?
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I... think not.
Tell me... [His slow, deliberate speech patterns are so much odder with a child's voice.] ...What dangers are there here?
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Kayako lurks near the front door, watching the child carefully. Just come inside...you know you want to.]
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[His hand goes to the little toy sword, because he might be a child, but he's still not human; he can feel something's wrong, and has a decent idea about it.]
You...
...Who are you?
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Just because she's not visible doesn't mean she's not there, though.]
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...The Form is "onryo".
[His little toy sword's teeth clack together sharply.]
Two more.
[There's something about his soft, high voice that makes this whole routine a bit comical.]
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Ah... Hello, Kusuriuri-san.
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...Good day.
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Is it not cold outside?
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...Somewhat. Why?
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