"I'm asking. And I don't know who you are, or why you're near me."
The child is most certainly not inviting... she seems quite openly hostile, all things considered.
"I'm not hungry at the moment. We just had those noodles a few hours ago."
That was more than enough to fill her stomach, she's used to not eating, sometimes for a few days at a time.
*she cleared her throat.*
"Apologies...and yes their will be more to come.
wish for some food little one?..I believe it is time for dinner in the mess hall."
*she wore a smile even if XXI didn't want physical affection.
she really was happy XXI was apart of them*
She brushes Trigger's hands off her shoulder with a scowl. She's going to take a while to get used to that...
"... it's more than I've ever had in my life."
*she stood behind XXI and put her hands on her shoulders*
"We wish for you to feel...at home little one. we will get you blankets.... Books devices....look seed is setting up a spot for buddy...all yours"
She huffs with irritation and swats Trigger's hand away. She'll eventually get used to it, but she doesn't have the best experience with being touched in the past.
"to protect a new member of obol squad I would do any little one...welcome to the team..."
*she rubbed XXI even if she didn't like it.
she would have to get use to them playing around anyway...but with love of course no hate.*
"... heh."
She... grins, which looks a little unsettling, more like a predator cornering it's prey than a child.
"You're a clever little sneak, aren't you?"
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"You don't need to say a thing little one.
the only thing I ask of you is that you ask any of us if you need or want anything ok?
other than that this squad will speak to our higher ups...you'll be safe here."
*She gave a warm smile and patted buddy*
*everyone cheered*
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"Perfect....her even have a cot for you...next to me. AND seed will set up a charging station for buddy right next to your cot so you won't ever be far from it.
sound good little one?"
*she was happy with her words no matter how they came out*
"... I guess it's the best shot I have."
That's as close to an enthusiastic 'yes' as Trigger's going to get from XXI. But hey, it's better than her just leaving.
*she took the hint and nodded*
"we do, yet we don't really care. Where else will you go?
you have no home...and this is our only home we have so....your welcome to stay."
*she stood up from kneeling Infront of XXI. *
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@lumifluxtempo "... are you sure you're not lost? I doubt this Hollow has anything of interest to someone as powerful as you clearly are."
XXI's own expression was a harsh scowl... or, well, as harsh of a scowl as a child can manage.