#kc_necropolis

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Firnost Juke box plays behind blue eyes as Emerson enters, with CC and Slyfoot

He sweeps the room visually, alert.

"It loves that song for you" CC observes

Alas, it looks rather empty here, or maybe that's a good thing

"Mm. We had an understanding, at one time." he observes dryly before stepping in and making room for them."

The Jukebox begins to play "I'm so sorry, sooo sorry, please accept my apology..."

CC chuckles

"It's big" the boy observes

"Bigger on the inside." he explains absently as he looks around "Been quite a while, eh Dearest?"

"Oh yes. I guess we've come in the off hours," She observes, and looks up at the rafters "Though we may not be as alone as we think"

"Especially here." he adds with a nod of agreement.

The boy's ears lay a bit flat and he looks up

"Just remember to mind your tongue, boy."

"Are there pooka eating monsters in here?" He asks nervously

"Yes." firmly.

GULP

CC says "Manners are very important to many of us, particularly sluagh. And they can make rude pe0ple very uncomfortabe" CC assures

"I'll check the kitchen." and he goes to do so.

He checks supplies; it looks like someone besides sluagh have added food items. Mostly shelf-stable stuff, but there are some popular-pleasers in the freezer and fridge like pasta dishes, casseroles, hot dogs and so on. He inspects, nods to himself, and comes back out.

He finds the place wll stocked at least. No one in the kitchen at this time

CC has gotten the boy a drink, chocolate milk

"The place has food." he confirms "If the boy is hungry, would you mind getting him a plate while I check the upstairs?"

"Well he ate recently, but sure" She smiles

He mutters something about a growing boy as he sweeps upstairs to inspect.

Indeed the boy lights up at the word 'plate'

And upstairs Emerson goes. Some of the rooms ARE occupied

Those, he leaves alone. Also any door that is locked or otherwise not opening.

Some rooms are quite available

That'll do, then. He finds one, inspects it, ensures it is at least moderately kid-friendly.

No 'adult' toys, or dirty sheets. Mmmm

He checks to ensure no outlets can have a fork stuck in them, and heads back down.

Nope. Nor nocker 'improvments'

THe boy is eating ravenously but stops to wave

"Well!" he rubs his hands together "When he's done here, we'll walk him home and he'll have what he needs for his start in life, hm?"

OOC I got lost for a bit; they were walking him home, originally. My bad.

OOC: I just assumed they were saving him a room as a haven when he wasn't home 😉

BIC : "DId you see the candle?" The boy points to the balefire giddily

OOC Right, yes, exactly.

"I did. You've told him?" He asks Callidora.

"About the balefire? Oh yes" She nods with a smile "And that this place is safe for him and not too far from home if he needs it"

"Well then! Shall we walk him home, and make our manners?"

"Absolutely" CC says "Did you find a room open for him in case he needs it?"

"I did." He goes to the Gloves and asks for the appropriate key 'to-go.'

And it's reserved, for 3 days. After that a new one will have to be asked for

"I like the hamburger helpers" the boy says of the gloves

"Thank you." William says to The Gloves, and before they leave he offers respectful dross to the Balefire.

The balefire heaves in a way not unlike a friend lifting a mug to a buddy from work. They are, both of them, unbeholden to any noble after all

The three head out onto the streets

Soon, they find their way towards the boy's house. It's small