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[thestoriesarereal]

[The video turns on to show a little girl wearing a jean jacket with some store bought brownies on a plate. She looks a little nervous, but it fades when she smiles at the camera.]

So...I was told there were other gods and demigods here. And if none of you are busy, I'd really like to talk to you? Cause...I only know of gods from history books and stories, but it would be nice to know what actually happened and what was really embellished--cause author's tend to do that.

[And then she remembers the brownies.]

I've got brownies too! So...your time's not wasted or anything.

[Hopefully Grandma Emma won't be upset about this...her granddaughter basically asking to talk to strangers...

But really, what's the harm?

...And hopefully the gods and demigods like chocolate.]

Comments

[buildingcastles]

You think so? That... would be nice.

[Maybe if he tried harder he could overcome some of his problems. He's always been the type of guy to run away from problems or skip out when things got tough. It's not that Christian doesn't want to be a better person, but having the confidence and resolve to push through never came easily for him.]

It's nice to meet you too, Lucy.

[Maybe one day he'll be able to explain the trouble with names to her. Or to someone. Most people would shake their heads at the strangeness, but he's learning to open up and trust. his progress comes in small steps.]

So, aside from talking to gods, what are you doing here?

[thestoriesarereal]

I think so. I have faith in him.

[Even though she doesn't know 'him' too well. However, he hasn't given her any reason to be suspicious of him. Or think there's something more sinister a foot. No, she's giving him the benefit of the doubt, and cheering him on.

There's a shy smile on her face as she looks down for a moment.]

That, I don't know, but...I've found some of my family here. So...it's nice.

What about you?

[buildingcastles]

[He's wanted to be better at some point in the past. It had been a goal, he thinks, before things went way off in the middle of the spirit world where all the rules were bent. It's strange and refreshing to talk to a child who isn't jaded by reality and can still believe in him without reason or proof. A spirit wants belief.]

Family is important. Maybe you'll find some new friends on your god hunt, too.

[What is he doing?]

Mm. I guess I'm still figuring that out too. I'm finding something special.