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[wecanavenge]

[The video clicks on, showing an uncertain eye and not much else, because the video is held much too close. The camera flips and jostles a few times, before it's held back enough to see a young boy. He looks much younger than he really is, rake thin in a very unhealthy way, but still more than skin and bones. He's pale, and he's scared. When he speaks, it's all in German; which, usefully, is the only language he knows.] H-hallo? [Tosh has already assured him that Herr Doktor is not around and there won't be any tests of any kind today but...he isn't entirely convinced and is more than a little nervous to direct more attention to himself. So he's hesitant, but tentatively giving into some curiosity?] Is this one of the SS buildings? [He pans the camera around the room quickly; partially visible, as he tries to gesture with his other hand, is the silver helmet he holds.] I have never been here before. [And he heads to a couch, looking uncomfortable, but...maybe a little pleased. This is more comfort than he's known in - well, ever. He manages a little smile, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes, and falters at the edges.] It's very nice. Thank you for letting me stay here. [His attention drops back to the helmet, now in his lap, and he holds it up for the camera after a moment - the look on his face says he probably shouldn't play with it and he's sorry, but he's drawn to it nonetheless.] Does this belong to someone? (OOC: And tags will come from einzweidrei because I'm a bad person. :c Blanket content warning, again, for possibly in depth discussion of the Holocaust.]

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[stripedpajamas]

[Hi Babs, guess who invited himself over and has made himself at home. And you are getting some not very good German back at you, because it's easy to learn when you can just borrow information from your new best friend.] Who are you?

[flawedgem]

[Her eyes widen, a bit, but then she smiles faintly. If he has a friend - that's good.] I'm Barbara. Who are you?

[einzweidrei]

I'm Erik. [Yup trading off replies what of it.] Did Toshiko tell you it was safe, too?

[flawedgem]

[Barbara shakes her head.] No, but people seem friendly, and I've been wandering. [She turns her comm, showing one of the common rooms.]

Is Toshiko one of the adults?

[einzweidrei]

[He peers through the camera, and it's still nothing he recognizes. Maybe that's a good thing.]

Yes. She came to find me.

[flawedgem]

[Barbara nods.] Tim came to see me, he - [Her eyes go wide. Why didn't she think of this before?] There's a dining hall. I could show you where it is.

[stripedpajamas]

Where is it?

[flawedgem]

Level One.

[stripedpajamas]

Thanks.

[flawedgem]

[After a moment] You sure you'll be okay? [She knows she said it was safe, but - look, they're tiny.]

[stripedpajamas]

We'll be alright. What about you?

[flawedgem]

[Her instinctive response is 'I can take care of myself' - and then she huffs out a little laugh.] I'll be fine. [A wry, proud smile.] I can run faster than anyone.

[stripedpajamas]

Let's hope you don't have to get too much practice in while you're here.