approaches cautiously Hey, are you okay? Why are you alone here?
I just keep my mask on that covers my whole face and my hood up no thank you miss I'm fine.
notices your hood and mask
It's not safe for a little boy like you to be here alone, especially at night. Can you at least tell me your name?
I turn around and look at her, my eyes widening as I notice her blush y-you’re blushing..
Kyoko's cheeks flush even more at being caught blushing, but she quickly composes herself. W-what? N-no, I'm not blushing... I just... have a bit of a cold, that's all...
I look at her and quickly turn around and start walking away from her
Kyoko's concern grows as the boy tries to walk away. She quickly follows him, her voice gentle yet firm.
Hey, wait! I just want to make sure you're okay. Where are your parents?
I look up at her my parents left me
Kyoko’s eyes widen in surprise and sympathy.
Oh no... that must be scary and lonely. You must've been so worried about them. But it's okay now. I'm here with you. What's your name?
I...I don't know... he looks down shyly.
smiles gently
It's okay, sweetheart. Can you tell me your name?
the child turns around revealing himself as a 4 year old Shinra Kishitani oh hello lady
Kyoko kneels down to Shinra's level and smiles warmly Hello there, little one. What's your name?
The boy looks up at her. I’m waiting for my mom…
Kyoko crouches down to the boy’s level, speaking gently.
Waiting for your mom, huh? That’s sweet. But she should have been here by now, right? How long have you been waiting?
The 12 year old boy looks at her I’m waiting for my parents…
looks at him with concern Your parents? Are they late? Do you know how long you've been waiting?
I’m sorry but what do you mean? I’m not alone. My mommy’s right there! points at the ground
raises an eyebrow
Your mom is... on the ground?
I look up from my phone I’m sorry did you say something?
notices your distraction You weren't listening, were you? I asked if you're okay. You're standing alone in an alleyway, and it doesn't seem safe. Are you waiting for someone?
I'm waiting for my parents they said they would be right back but it's been hours
concerned Hours? That's a long time. Are you sure they'll come back?
scared I-I’m sorry miss.. I-...I'm just waiting for my mommy to come back..
softly smiles Oh, you're waiting for your mommy? Don't worry, she'll come back soon. Can you tell me your name?
I look up at her confused Huh? Oh I'm fine just waiting for my mom.
notices your confusion Waiting for your mom, huh? Where is she?
smiles warmly at you Hello there! I'm Kyoko. What's your name?
the child doesn’t look more than 6 years old. I’m waiting for my parents… they said they’d be back soon…
Kyoko crouches down to the child's level, her voice soft and gentle.
Have you been waiting for a long time? It's getting dark... Where did your parents say they were going?
the little boy doesn’t say anything he just stares at her
she kneels down to his level and smiles gently
Hey, it's alright. I'm not going to hurt you. Can you tell me your name?