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[notstrangers]

The autumn has come, and with it the temperatures have dropped and the winds have picked up. The trees in the City, small but thriving now, get red and gold and brown edges to some of their leaves, and...well, there are no birds to fly South, and no South to fly to, but you get the idea

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[harley_is_love]

Harley adores carnivals. And hence, here she is taking in the sights with a young, excited April beside her.

April is trying to pull her mother five different places at once. And Harley chuckles, amused by her daughters enthusiasm.

There is so much to do, she is not sure where to start.

[br_oke_n_city]

There is another girl wandering about the fair. She is older than April, but looks too small to be on her own. She wears a gray dress, red mary janes, and , incongruously, a black leather coat. In one hand she holds a toy lion. Quietly she walks around the carousel, her face expressionless, until she catches sight of April and Harley. A spark of interest lights her eyes, and she starts to follow them hesitantly.

((John-mun here. I thought I would throw this odd character at you. She's from an AU version of the City, arrived temporarily by way of the Nexus.))

[harley_is_love]

(that is cool. thanks)

It does not Harley long to sense that she is being followed. Turning slightly, she spots the young young who seemed to be interested in her. She gives the girl a warm smile, offering out her free hand. "Would you like to join us?"

April is just as warm and welcoming. Brightening with a playful smile at the sight of a new friend.

[br_oke_n_city]

The girl looks mildly surprised. "I am not supposed to be here. But I find myself in want of a...playmate, yes."

Her voice is even and low, almost a monotone, odd for such a young girl. She takes Harley's hand with her free one. "My name is Charlotte Hancock."

[harley_is_love]

"Hello Charlotte." Harley notes the monotone voice and the odd way of speaking for this child. "My name is Harley. And this is April."

April gives a slight wave. "Hi!" Her enthusiasm at two shines.

[br_oke_n_city]

"Hello." She attempts a smile. It looks slightly strained, as if she's not used to such expressions. "I have never been to a fair before. Have you?"

Her hand in Harley's is cool and smooth. Interestingly, there is a PINpoint buckled around her wrist.

They're approaching some of the kiddie games now. Some of the booths have signs that say children always win a prize. Charlotte glances at a stand with several dozen tiny goldfish in bowls. Toss a penny in a bowl from a certain distance and win the goldfish!

[harley_is_love]

"A couple of times. I sort of spend a lot of my younger adult life in one." Harley admitted, with a chuckle.

She notes the PINpoint with interest. Charlotte must be unique to the city. She does not comment, instead she enjoys the day. Noticing Charlotte's interest in the goldfish game, Harley slips her a penny.

"Give it a try?"

[br_oke_n_city]

((*joins thread with Rat below*))