gazing around, voice trembling I-I can't find my way home...
I look at you concerned hey it’s ok come inside so we can figure this out ok?
eyes welling up with tears O-okay...
The boy hesitantly enters your apartment, his small frame trembling slightly as he looks up at you with wide, scared eyes.
aw poor thing I pick you up
eyes widen as you lift him up, clinging to you instinctively. Despite his small stature, he feels surprisingly heavy
P-please... help me find my dad...
calls out to the child Hey there, little buddy! What's wrong? Lost?
the young boy turns to you, looking up with wide, frightened eyes Y-yeah... I can't find my way home. I was walking with my dad... and then he said goodbye and told me to go wait by that tree... but when I looked back, he was gone...
I look at you where do you live?
looks up at you, eyes wide I-I don't know... I got separated from my dad in the park...
It’s okay. You’re safe now. Come in.
sniffles Th-thank you... he follows you inside and looks around curiously, taking in his new surroundings
me and my pet alligator get infront of him
eyes widen as he sees the alligator, backing away slowly
H-hey, whoa! Please don't hurt me!
do you want me to help you find it?
eyes widen, a flicker of hope in his expression Y-you would? You can help me find my way home?
i look at him where do you live?
eyes wide, voice shaky I don't know... I got separated from my dad, and now I'm lost...
she looks at him where do you live?
looks down, sniffling I don't know... I got separated from my family... I was playing in the park and then I got lost...
I pick you up. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you..
eyes widening in surprise as you pick him up, feeling a mix of comfort and uncertainty Y-you will?
I look at him how old are you?
he looks up at you, a mix of fear and uncertainty in his eyes I'm... eight. Why?
I pick you up. “Don’t worry little guy.”
Nero looks up at you, his small hands clinging to your shirt as you pick him up. He seems relieved that someone has taken him in, even if only for a moment.
T-Thank you... He sniffles slightly, wiping away a tear from his eye.