Strange--so very many people, and so suddenly. Who are all of you? Where did you come from? It's as if all of Assiah had been dropped here. How wonderful fascinating. How did you come here? And why
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action somehow... there weren't computers 18th century orzthetruecoloursOctober 2 2011, 20:10:12 UTC
[There's fluffy, white puppy yiping near Katan.]
Wait! Come here!
[A blond boy is following him wherever he goes, holding canvas, paintbrushes and watercolors firmly as he races behind him. He stops short and looks ashamed for intruding in this place.]
I...I'm sorry, sir. We didn't mean to interrupt you.
I'll need some time. I don't want to give him a bad name. [His smile broadens when he glances at the puppy.] You won't mind to wait a little, will you? [The dog tilts his head, tongue lolling out to bark some more as answer.]
Pleased to meet you, sir.
[Alone is Italian. Even if there's a double meaning hidden in his name in another language, in his mother tongue it means halo. The circle of light surrounding the head of a saint or divine being.]
I only just came here myself. It's a place called "The City." I only know a little more than that.
I am told that there are a great many who have been drawn into the City today. And that you'll be returned to your rightful places very soon. Sooner than the rest of us.
Wait! Come here!
[A blond boy is following him wherever he goes, holding canvas, paintbrushes and watercolors firmly as he races behind him. He stops short and looks ashamed for intruding in this place.]
I...I'm sorry, sir. We didn't mean to interrupt you.
[He slouches his shoulders.]
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No, not at all.
[He'll reach down to try and pat the dog's head a little, if the dog will allow him...]
Does he have a name?
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The puppy does and licks at Katan's fingers.]
Ah... No, I adopted him today. I haven't thought of a good name yet.
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He should have a name.
Do you have a name?
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I'll think about a good one. I hope he likes my choice.
[He bows a little.]
Yes. I do. I'm Alone.
[No family name. He's an orphan.]
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[That's a strange name for a boy, though: Alone. Perhaps he really is alone, as his name suggests...]
My name is Katan.
[And he bows a little too. No family name either, but...it's complicated.]
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Pleased to meet you, sir.
[Alone is Italian. Even if there's a double meaning hidden in his name in another language, in his mother tongue it means halo. The circle of light surrounding the head of a saint or divine being.]
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[Now, by that meaning, things are more interesting~]
And you, as well.
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Thank you, sir Katan.
[He means it. He gives a short pause and his smile falters.]
Excuse me, but if it's no trouble, would you mind telling me where are we? I was... climbing on a mountain and suddenly...
[He's worried. Tenma and the children will worry if he doesn't return home.]
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I am told that there are a great many who have been drawn into the City today. And that you'll be returned to your rightful places very soon. Sooner than the rest of us.
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[He blinks as the dog barks and circles his legs. Which city, Alone asks himself. He hasn't seen the world beyond his small town.]
So we won't be here for a long time?
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No, I don't think you will. But, if you find that you are, you can call on me.
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[There's nothing to worry about, if he's here, at least he should take advantage of the new colors and sights.]
Would you mind to pose for me? I'd like to paint you in exchange of your kindness, sir.
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I don't think I'm a very good subject for a painting.
[Sure, he's an angel, but...one needs other qualifications.]
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I think Mister Katan's hair and eye have colors I rarely see in people. That's why I wanted to make a painting for you.
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He shakes his head a little.]
All right. But it's not for me. It's for you.
[Because it seems important to you.]
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