[Voice]

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

[The video doesn't turn on. Instead, there are only muffled sounds- as if the communicator is hidden in a pocket, or something similar. The only noise that can be heard is that of sniffing, and an occasional choked sob. Someone is trying not to cry, and not doing a very good job of it.]

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voice

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

Theodor.

voice

[prayingrose.livejournal.com]

It's very nice to meet you, Theodor. Be careful, alright?

[Once she's arrived via Gummi Ship, she tries to reach the boy again.]

I'm here. Where can I find you?

voice

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

Umm... I think I'm in front of an inn...

[voice --> action]

[prayingrose.livejournal.com]

I know where that is.

[And sure enough, in a matter of minutes, she comes around the corner and spots a lone child standing outside.]

Theodor?

[action]

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

...Rosa?

[action]

[prayingrose.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's me.

[She kneels down to his level and before she can say another word, pulls the small guy into a comforting hug.]

[action]

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't respond at first, but eventually, he clings to her, burying his face in her shoulder.]

[action]

[prayingrose.livejournal.com]

It's okay if you need to cry. I won't tell anyone.

[No silly nonsense about holding it all in or trying to shush him, or promises how everything will be okay. They're all lies and Rosa knows it. What she can provide is more comfort and a tighter hug.]

[action]

[rebornaninsect.livejournal.com]

[He sobs once before trying to force himself to stop anyway- he's supposed to be strong, he's not supposed to cry- but he can't stop it completely. So he just cries into her shoulder, doing his best to stay quiet.]