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“Babysitting”

[Wizards’ Manor–Hallway]

Bradley: Huh? Where that kiddo come from?

Hol’up… Akira? That you?!

What the fuck’s goin’– Gah, stop howlin’ in my ears! Damn, whoever did that turned ‘em into a child from the inside out...

Shhh, shhh… Jus’ look at that mess; you got snot runnin’ down yer face.

Ugh, babysittin’ ain’t my speed, but when the chips are down...

Okay, Akira, hey—ya ain't ever gonna be a grown-up if ya keep cryin’ like a baby.

What’s got you all worked up anyway? Scared ‘cause mommy an’ daddy ain’t here? Maybe it's ‘cause yer far from home?

Or maybe it’s me–am I scarin’ ya? Tell me.

…Everything?

Ha ha! Makes sense, makes sense.

Right, their usual self’d recognised me pronto; all that yellin’ from a stranger would scare any kid.

Listen, I know yer parents ain’t around… But yer not alone. There’s lotsa folks here that care ‘bout you a lot, an’ for what’s it’s worth, nobody’s lookin’ to hurt you.

We got some yummy snacks, an' cozy beds if you wanna nap. You’re safe with us.

Me? I’m Bradley Bain, the Bandits of Death’s big boss; my name makes even grown-ups run an’ cry. But I somehow got a soft spot for kiddos like you, so consider yerself lucky.

I reckon that ol’ scar on my face still spooks you a tad bit but, trust me, you’ll think it’s the coolest thing in the world soon enough.

…Feelin’ better now?

Good. Lemme dry ‘em tears—you best fix that runny nose, though.

Stay still… There, nice an’ clean.

A’right, come with me: let’s find the rascal that did that to you.

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