Calling all small children! (And maybe some adults too)

[goldencobra]

Henry had finally left sickbay after what seems like an age. But he's still very wary of everyone and is carrying around his large backpack again rather than leaving it in his quarters. He also appears to be looking for something. He's peering around corner and opening doors and certainly not striking up conversation with anyone. Which, for anyone that might have gotten to know the boy through his time here, is unusual for him.

Any other children that come by are welcome to help him look, because he'll tell them what he's looking for. Any adults are also welcome to chat but he's not giving away his secret to them.

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[abyssum_invocat]

Sinthia is, for the moment, wavering between telekinetically playing marbles and trying to teach herself the conventional way--because the one game with Steph was fun, and she liked it, and she wants to be better at it if there's a next time. And, though rather distractedly, also watching Henry move down the hallway; she's sitting by the door to her own room.

He's being cagey, she can tell, and her brows crease for a moment. "What are you looking for?"

[goldencobra]

Henry recognises her from his arrival and, after looking around for some adults, he comes over to her. "A secret place." He's whispering because he's not sure who can hear what in this place. "Somewhere I can go where no one else can. You can come too if you like."

[abyssum_invocat]

"...Why?" she asks, fully nonplussed and not finding a reason to keep her voice down more than the usual soft-spoken level for her.

"No one's dangerous here."

[goldencobra]

"That's what you think." He shrugged. "You don't have to come. Just thought I'd over."

[abyssum_invocat]

"If it's secret why would you tell me about it anyway?" she asks.

And honestly, she's not very sure most people count as dangerous here. If she doesn't find them so, she highly doubts they'd be that bad for anyone else's health. (This does, notably, discount some of the questionable presences here. Like Bucky. Because he managed to scare her, and that takes talent.) "I don't understand the premise."

[goldencobra]

"Because you're a kid too. Every kid needs a secret hideout. I have my castle back home."

To Henry, there's dangers everywhere. The different races from this place. The different people coming and going because of Q. And of course, the imposter Gold with his magic.

[magicsprice]

Gold had come looking for the boy more or less just to check up on how he was doing after his release from Sickbay. Perhaps he might raise the subject of his son with the boy, given that Bae had obviously met him.

Those concerns were put on brief hold when he noted the way the boy was acting in a peculiar manner in the hall. Closing the distance after a few seconds of observation, he finally spoke up. "What is it you're trying to find?"

Perhaps the boy was playing a game with one of the other children which disallowed one to use the computer to locate whatever it was he was seeking.

[goldencobra]

Henry jumped hearing the familiar voice that he wished was really here. But he knew better than to hope this was his real dad. Turning, he shook his head. "Nothin'." He wasn't going to tell adults about the secret place. And especially not this adult.

He kept facing him, wary. "Why do you care anyway?"

[magicsprice]

"Curiosity. I thought I might be able to help you find whatever it was you appear to be seeking." He managed with quiet effort to keep his tone calm and casual despite irritated mood the wary question threatened to put him in. One would think that after this long the boy would realize that he had no intentions of hurting him.

[goldencobra]

"Well you can't." It's not something adults could find. They were too big for a start and they'd be able to bother him there if they wanted which was exactly what Henry didn't want.

There was a small sigh from the boy and he moved to sit down on the floor against the wall of the corridor. "Why do you want to help me? You're not my dad and I'm not..." your grandson. But he couldn't say it. "What do you get out of it?"

[magicsprice]

Gold decided to ignore the line after the first question, it only served to annoy and confuse when he did think of it.

"Who says I need to get anything out of helping you?" He's helped Henry before without requesting payment, even before he knew that Henry was his grandson, but of course that is still far in the future, provided it even happens, for this particular boy.

[goldencobra]

"Because you're Rumplestiltskin. You make deals not give out favours." Henry thought that part was obvious.

[just_be_quiet]

Andrew had sulked for a few days. He didn't like getting hurt. He hated feeling the things he had felt on that world. He felt better on the ship. Things were very calm. Of course he was picking up on an under current of people being unsettled still.

This is why he is taking a walk. He wanted to work out his own feelings of unease. Andrew hates the idea he might stumble into danger. Bernie has followed him. The big dog seems to be set on not letting Andrew out of his sight.

As he turns a corner he spots Henry. He tries to smile but it doesn't really work. "Hello."

[goldencobra]

"Oh, hey." Henry couldn't manage a smile either but he gave Bernie a stroke to his head in greeting. "You both okay? I thought I saw you on the planet before everything went bad." Andrew doesn't have to talk about it, obviously but Henry likes to check on his friend. There's no many kids on board as it is.

[just_be_quiet]

"Henry!" Andrew smiles a little bit finally. He actually likes the other boy since they are about the same age. Henry is a few short years older.

"I broke my foot," the younger boy admits. "But it's.... okay now. The doctors here are really good at what they do."

He shuffles slightly. "I don't like it here."

[goldencobra]

"I broke my arm and my leg. But I didn't even needs casts." He shuffles his foot too. "Me neither. I'm looking for somewhere good for just us kids to hide when we need to." It's okay to tell Andrew because he's a kid too. "Want to help?"

[just_be_quiet]

"Can Bernie come," Andrew asks. He doesn't want to whine but at the same time the boy just doesn't want to leave his dog behind. Even if the big dog has been hovering more than usual.

"I'm sure we'll find something."

[raavashing]

Wan had passed the boy in the hall and his attention was drawn by how differently the kid dressed from the other humans (and non-human creatures) native to the city. He had then stopped in his tracks, having had no particular place he was actually going to, and watched him for a little while. The constant opening of doors piqued his curiosity and eventually Wan started following him quietly down the hall until he finally got close enough to whisper loudly and be heard.

Once he was, he peeked into the room the kid was currenly looking in and asked in a hushed voice, "What are we looking for?"

[goldencobra]

The creeping and whisper made Henry jump and he turned to see the man. Adult alert! Henry shook his head and ducked back out of the room into the corridor.

"Nothing." He said, not bothering to whisper. "How long have you been watching me?"

[raavashing]

"Twelve doors down," Wan answered honestly as he pointed back down the hallway. He smiled at the kid and put a hand on his hip, "You look like you're looking for something. Or someone. I'm not from this city, so I'm not sure how much help I can be, but I'd like try. If you'll let me."

[never_felt_better]

"Whoa! Hey there, little camper," John says, almost running into the boy as he comes around a corner.

He's a pretty average-looking guy, for an adult. He's wearing his IASA flight uniform, patch displayed proudly on his jacket's lapel right beside the one that says "FARSCAPE", an American flag patch sewn on the sleeve of his right arm. He grins at Henry, stepping out of his way. Hey, you never get between a kid and his mission.

"Sorry about that. Are you looking for something?" he asks.

so super duper late but I wanted to reply so they can officially have met

[goldencobra]

Henry looked at the man for a moment, noticing the American flag but saying nothing until he was asked the question.

"It's fine. Thanks."

ooc: no worries at all! happy to continue or handwave as you prefer now. <3

[never_felt_better]

If this were another situation, John would probably whistle. Tough cookie, this kid.

"Yeah, sure," he grins, eyebrows pinned together. "I'd hate to get in your way. Just, uh, be careful. I think I saw everybody's favorite Klingon security chief pass me down the hall."

John's got your back, kid. Just don't do anything he wouldn't do.

... Okay okay, don't do anything illegal.

i hope handwaving is okay since this is so super old

[goldencobra]

"Thanks." Henry appreciated the help and managed a smile.

sure, no problem!

[never_felt_better]

Hey, a smile! John grins back, and tosses the kid a lazy salute.

"You got it," he says, before continuing on his way.

Cute kid.