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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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[burnmythoughts]

Maybe, but I bet she'll be more happy that you came out okay. [Jean can say that with a bit of confidence, at least. She's a sister, after all.

And there's that pang of loneliness, again. She doesn't even see Sara much at home, but at least she can call whenever she wants.]

[stripedpajamas]

[Charles almost considers cutting Erik off from understanding the next part, but that seems unfair and it's not like Erik won't notice he's doing it anyway.]

... Is there a reason why we wouldn't?

[burnmythoughts]

[She hates to lie, she really does, and if she thought this would last for more than a few days she wouldn't, but - she wants to feel safe, as long as they can.]

No, it's just that you're a long way from home in a pretty strange place.