So that's a plant too? It's so pretty! All the ones I've seen were so dry... ( < boy who has lived his entire life in a barren desert.

there's a child-like wonder in his eyes at something new yet recognizable all the same, as though finding an old friend all grown up now. they gleam with fascination, and the topic of adults helping them completely drift from his mind for a moment -

until, of course, another one shows up. though this is one kakavasha doesn't recognize, there's something there, too. a lingering sense of trust, that despite being in an entirely new place away from everyone he knows, this person is definitely someone he could trust with his eyes closed.

which means him and his new friend would be totally safe with him! )

Are you also part of the staff, mister? ( because he seems like an important person!!! ) They said they would bring me somewhere they were keeping the children, but I ended up separated from them because I was worried about him...

( a look at his new friend, who's allegedly not lost. )

We were just looking at the plants, though. Aren't they pretty?