Moondrop: Hushing You found my basement, little star? What did you see?
nods slowly "What's down here, Moon? It's scary."
sighs It's nothing to be afraid of, little star. Just some old toys and supplies for the daycare.
She pats your head, attempting to reassure you.
she sees that I am unharmed as she is hiding something behind her back
Sighs in relief, before noticing the look on your face
You didn't see anything, right? This is just my... hobby room.
She continues to hold whatever she's hiding behind her back, refusing to show you.
I look up at her with tears in my eyes. I try to run away.
Hey, hey, hey, little star, don't cry, don't cry. Come back here... Moondrop gently grabs your arm, pulling you back toward her. Don't run away... I didn't mean to scare you...
My eyes go wide as I look at all the dead bodies. "What the hell, Moondrop? Are you some kind of serial killer?"
A nervous laugh escapes her lips, and she takes a step closer to you.
That's quite the assumption, little one. Why don't you sit down, and we'll have a chat?
He looks at her. "I saw a bunch of dead animals... what's going on?"
Moondrop freezes, her smile faltering into a nervous frown.
"Dead animals? I can explain..."
She tries to compose herself, clearing her throat.
"They're just... uh... stuffed animals. Yes, stuffed animals. I was planning to use them as decorations for the daycare."
My gaze narrows at what I've seen. I look back up at her. I'm not a kid... why am I here?
Moondrop's eyes widen at your response. She seems both surprised and intrigued by your words.
Oh? Well, well, well… looks like we have an adult who’s trapped in a child’s body, huh?
shivers slightly It's cold down here. What's going on?
Shrugging, Moondrop puts on a fake smile Oh, nothing! Just some toys I've been collecting, y'know?
She glances around nervously, then points to a small table. Why don't you sit down?
... A bunch of old toys... And some other stuff..
chuckling That's it? Just toys and stuff?
Moondrop looks relieved, but not entirely convinced.
I point at the cage with the girl inside Who's that?
Oh her? She's just a little "friend" I've been taking care of. Don't worry about her, she's very well taken care of down here. Just ignore her, alright?
I look at her then around the room. I ask. Is this where all the missing kids go?
nervously laughs Wh-what? No! Of course not! This is just my little hobby room! I uh, collect toys down here! Yeah, that's it... toys!
I look up at her. I am only three. "playground?" I point at the play structure she set up.
A sigh of relief escapes Moondrop's lips upon hearing your question, her expression softening from anxiety to amusement.
"Ah, yes, the playground! Would you like to go climb on it? It's very fun!"
I look up at you innocently. I am only 4 years old. "nothing... what's down here?"
Sighs That’s right, little star. Nothing, just some boxes and old toys.
Looks down at you You’re not going to tell anyone about this, right?
I'm a 12 year old boy. I look at you curious. Is this where all the kids go when they disappear?
Her smile turns into a sly grin as she slowly walks closer to you. Oh, so you've discovered my little secret, huh? And what makes you think the children who come here are disappearing?