coin locker baby — intro + errands/favors

[candorosa]

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— Ahaha...ah...jeez. This was really embarrassing. He had been away from public eye for, how long exactly? He couldn't really remember, but he knew it had been a long time. Gosh, he was real ashamed of himself. What would his father say? The man always carried himself with an air of dignity and grace that demanded respect from those around him. It intimidated him, to be honest. On the other paw, Kimu...did not. He tried, at first, but there was nothing graceful about him. He had a habit of tripping over his paws, he was easy to fluster, and he looked a bit childish even for a cub. Still, enough was enough. Kimu was determined to end his isolation today! Probably...maybe, hopefully? 'Yikes.'

Kimu needed to find a way to make himself useful. Problem was, he was only five months old, almost six, and there wasn't a lot he could do. He bit the inside of his cheek as he continued to think of ideas. He would prefer to think of a way himself, that way he wouldn't be a bother to his dad. The lion cub's green-blue eyes widened when an idea struck him. Maybe he could act as an errand boy? Or do favors for others? It wasn't a creative solution, but for now, it could work. He exited his dwelling, gaze flickering back and forth before scurrying off towards the main hub.

Once he was in an adequately populated area, Kimu took in a deep breath before shuffling over to the first person he set his eyes on. He attempted to gently prod whoever it was, "Uh, hi? I was wondering if there was anything I could help you with? I'd be willing to do some errands and favors, eheh..." Kimu sheepishly said, offering the individual a hesitant smile.

//ur character can be the person he poked!!

[teef]

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[color=#7E354D]BAI SHI
" my own illusion come to be "

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a surprised dragon would twist their head to look at kimu in surprise, tipping their cranium slightly, "hello there child. anything you could help with? hummm." they made a thundering hum, thinking.

changing the way that they laid on the ground, they licked their lips, humming in their throat, "well. if you want, you could help me with some of my duties around the rosebloods since I'm still healing, o could teach you a few things about training and stuff. what do you say? and could I ask for your parents names to tell them I'm taking you for a bit?"

[candorosa]

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— Kimu blinked up at the large figure, soaking in their size. He hadn't realized he had been poking a dragon. He'd be lying if he said their size didn't intimidate him but they also looked very majestic. The lion cub snapped out of his awe-induced stupor to enthusiastically nod at Bai Shi's offers. "T-That'd be great, yeah! I'd love to help! And I'd really appreciate it if you taught me some stuff!" Kimu almost stumbled over his words, beaming up at the dragon. He really lucked out - he was glad he was able to find someone who was willing to actually teach something.

At their second question, Kimu perked up, mouth forming an 'o' shape. "Huh? Oh, Sephiroth's my dad," he said cheerfully. As for his mom...ah. He honestly had no idea. Kimu tilted his head as he continued to look up at them. "I'm Kimu, um, what's your name?" It wouldn't be false to assume that Kimu had been living under a rock, considering how little he seemed to know.

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[color=#7E354D]BAI SHI
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surprise registered in their eyes, happy to find someone so eager to help. chuckling gently they smiled easily, "what would you like to learn about first?" they asked, curious about what he might already know.

they faltered at the news they just received, clearing their throat a little, "sephiroth? huh, never knew he had any kids." they murmured, a little shocked and surprised. moving to stand up to readjust their position they yawned, resettling after a good shake. "well, i'll let him know in a bit. me? my name is bai shi but you can call me ven or lynn if you want. i am the nomarch of warfare here. just a pretty name for a higher rank" they laughed with a polite bow to him.

[Jiyu Simul Stamus]

The calico tended to stay far away from children these days as she could, in spite of how many she had been a mother since than she had been convinced that she was no good for young animals expect for keeping danger away. Everything she touched? Die or turned to blackness before she killed it herself. Children didn't need that, no one needed that, no one needed the real her, they just needed the solid steady, selfless, skilled, emotionless guardian she lived as, even her own offspring. Especially her own children. Absolutely convinced of her own ideals, the hunch backed calico just lay there, looking but staying away from the interaction, Bai could keep the child entertained while she kept the two of them safe by sitting here to come between them and danger if it happened.