The man jumps off the couch and grabs his gun.
*(WHAT ARE YOU!? AND HOW DID YOU GET IN!?)
The boy looks at him, a little confused.
*(I... D-Don't know...)
The man gets annoyed, puts the gun away, and approaches the boy.
*(Answer me!)
He grabs the boy by his collar.
*(I-I... sorry....)
The man notices the boy's sometimes difficult speech.
*(Where are your parents!?)
*(I-I... D-Don't... know...)
The man stares deep into the child's eyes, but the kid's face shows no sign of bad intentions.
The man sighs and says to the child.
*(Fine!)
The man takes the child off the desk, grabs his hand, and helps the boy put on his coat. Then, he opens the door.
*(I will help you find them! Just for you to leave me alone!)
The boy is slightly shocked.
*(O-Ok...)
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The man walked towards the city, visibly annoyed. The boy noticed the frustration on his face as he approached. Sensing anger and bitterness emanating from the man, the boy decided to distract himself by admiring the pictures and symbols painted on the walls of the tiny city. The vibrant mix of colors made everything around him look beautiful.
Meanwhile, the man continued his search, asking everyone he came across if they were the boy's parent or related to him.
*(Are you the parent of this boy?)
*(Are you the mother of this boy?)
*(Are you related to him?)
After hours of searching without any results, the man grew increasingly frustrated.
*(Goddamit! Who the fuck are you, kid?!)
The boy looked up at the man and noticed that he was staring at a certain painting. Following his gaze, the boy saw a creature resembling a man with gorgeous white wings, a calm and welcoming face, and wearing a long, magnificent tunic.
*(Stop looking at that thing...)
The boy turned to the man, he looked to the painting with a deadly look.
*(He is not what he looks like... Don't believe at him...)
The man continued his search for the boy's mother as the day grew late.
The boy expressed his hunger.
*(Me... I... Hungry...)
The man looks to the boy... His green eyes softened. His cloak was now dirty, and his feet were tired... A hint of compassion awakened in the man's heart.
*(Fine... I will buy you something to eat.)
They walked towards a restaurant... After entering, the man looked to the cashier... He looked away and said quick.
*(No way, we will eat somewhere else.)
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As he looked down, he realized that the boy was no longer holding his hand.
*(W-What?!)
The boy was now at the counter, trying to reach it on his tiptoes. The receptionist noticed the boy.
*(I... Me... Hungry...)
The hunter got annoyed and approached the boy, warning him
*(Hey! Get away from me again, and I will abandon you for good!)
The receptionist recognized the man and warmly greeted him.
*(Dharius! You finally decided to leave that forest! So good to see you, old friend!)
Dharius crossed his arms and replied
*(Yeah, yeah... Listen, I am searching for the parents of this boy. Have you seen him with anyone?)
The receptionist observed the boy, who looked quite distinct.
*(Honestly, I've never seen anyone like him)
Dharius looked at the boy, the boy moaned in a painful manner.
*(Hungry...)
*(Geez, kid! You're not dying of hunger. Chill out! Hauser, give a desk for us both...)
The man agreed and led the boy and Dharius to a table. He handed them menus.
Dharius opened one for the boy.
*(Ok, what do you want?)
The boy's eyes lit up at the sight of the options. He pointed at something, and Dharius turned the menu around, he smilled with nostalgia
*(Waiter! Give him the same as in the old days.)
The waiter smiled and agreed, heading to the kitchen to prepare the order. Dharius waited with his arms crossed.
*(Everyone here... How do you know them?)
Dharius hesitated slightly before answering.
*(I used to visit many restaurants back in the day... alongside... them.)
*(Them... who?)
Dharius looked away, a dark memory of his wife and child's death floaded his head. He gazed at the boy with bitterness and replied
*(None of your business...)
The waiter returned with the food, and the boy eagerly started eating the fries with steak, expressing his delight with moans of pleasure... He exclamed.
*(So good!)
Dharius watched the child while eatting his soup, he remember some good memories... He smiles.
The boy finished the food with a smile, his green eyes sparkled with life, he smiled and said.
*(Thank you...)
Dharius gazed at the boy and found himself appreciating his presence... He asked.
*(It's getting late... Do you have anywhere to go?)
The boy shook his head negatively.
*(It is dangerous at night... I will take you home, but you must not touch anything or ask questions! Got that?!)
The child smiled and agreed to the conditions.