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Oh! Do you need help?

I don't think I belong here. And there was this weird doctor-guy saying I wasn't real. I mean, I'm real, right?

We all got that speech when we arrived, I'm afraid. No matter what they say, I think you're as real as you feel you are!

Well... I feel real, so I've gotta be!

But I still don't think I belong here. I've gotta get home!

That's the rub. There doesn't seem to be a way home. But New Moore isn't so bad! As long as you stay inside after dark. There's a lot of nice people here! And you'll be set up with school and a place to stay in no time!

But... I don't want to stay here! We've gotta find a way home! [Pout pout pout.]

I don't think it works like that. But that's no reason not to try to think of a way back! We have to think positive, right? In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to get comfortable here, would it? Since we'll be here for awhile, at least.

I'm Maya, by the way. Shy magazine editor by day, hot-blooded reporter by... also day, but occasionally later day!

Think positive! [She smiles.] You're right.

I'm Marlene! It's nice to meet you, Maya!

It's my pleasure, Marlene! Let me know if you need anything at all, okay? I'd be happy to do anything I can to help!

Okay! If I need help, I'll ask!

Though... I'm not sure where I'm supposed to stay...

There's housing provided for us! Everyone is assigned roommates by the folks in charge. We can ask the people at the medical center you woke up in, they'll know where you should go.

Okay! Thank you for the help, Maya.

My pleasure, Marlene!

Are you lost, little girl? Do you need help?

I need help finding my way back home.

Oh, jeez, honey. Well, first things first, are you hurt or anything?

Um... no? I don't think so? Nothing hurts on me.

That's good! Do you know where you're supposed to be?

Well, I'm supposed to be at home with Cloud and Tifa. But this isn't home.

It's not home for a lot of people here. I'm sorry, I really don't know how to help you get home. But if you need anything else, I'm not going anywhere either!

Does anyone get to go home ever?

Um. God, I feel like I'm only getting to tell you totally depressing things, but...not that I know of.

[Marlene takes a deep breath, trying to be more resolute.] It's okay! We can just... figure out a way!

You're lost?

I guess I am? I don't know where this place is. Do you?

It's called New Moore.

It seems big and scary at first, but it's a really nice place. It's safe and warm, and there's lots of food. My name's Rue, what's yours?

I'm Marlene. It's nice to meet you, Rue!

There... isn't any way we can go home, is there? My family's gonna be really worried about me.

There... there isn't one yet. But don't worry. I'm sure we'll find a way to get you back to your family.

I'll help! I'm sure you want to get to your family too.

Edited 2011-06-12 15:19 (UTC)

Great! In the mean time, I'm sure you'll have fun here. There's a lot to do.

What's there to do?

During the year, there's school. And there's TV to watch, and parks to play in, and trees to climb, and a beach, and nice places to eat at.

A beach? I've never been to one of those!

you are way too little to be here on your own! do you need help?

I think I might! Do you know how to get back to Edge from here?

no, i do not know where that is. i'm sorry. they gave you an apartment, right?

An apartment? Um... [That is the universal kid answer for no.]

What's with this lousy place, you're too little to be alone. They didn't tell you if anybody you know is here? Your mum or dad?

[Marlene shook her head.] They said I might be able to find someone I know, but I don't think any of them are here...

What's your name, sweetheart? Your family'll show up eventually, but until then you've got to stay somewhere safe.

I'm Marlene... Marlene Wallace. A girl named Maya said that the people at the medical center would know where I'm supposed to stay.

Hello Marlene, I'm Donna. I think you and I are supposed to be roommates until your mum and dad arrive. Is that okay?

You're my roommate? [Marlene perked up instantly. Donna seemed like such a nice person right off the bat.]

Yay!

Do you want to stop by the grocery store and get some snacks?

That would be great! Can we get some candy too?

Sure!

[Marlene grins. Exxxxxxxxxcellent. Cloud and Tifa hardly ever let her have candy! She just wanted a little bit, promise.]

This is going to be fun!

Ah... you look sad. Do you want some ice cream? Ice cream always makes you feel better.

Everything will be okay. Teddie has a good sense of direction, if you haven't been helped yet.

Ice cream? [You've perked her interest, Teddie.]

I could use some more help though!