"Atsu?" No answer. The girl closed the door behind her, another unsuccessful mission. The head of the orphanage had hidden her brother away somewhere, and the girl was determined to find him. She wandered the dark halls, checking behind curtains, opening doors, and glancing into closets. The sound of footsteps reached her ears, making her glance to the door of the office she was in. She heard voices getting closer, making her panic slightly. She ran behind the curtain, making sure that she wasn't visible. "If you wait in here, I'll grab the files on the children." "Of course." A man entered the room, glancing around with a bored yet calculating gaze. The girl tried to sink back farther into the shadows. After glancing back into the hallway, the stranger smiled. "You can come out." She shuffled out cautiously, wary of the man. "What's your name?" "I-I'm Hyou. Hyou Nakajima." "Why are you hiding in here?" The girl fumbled with the edge of her dress, hesitating. "I was...i was looking for my brother. The headmaster hid him away." "Oh?" She nodded rapidly, making the man chuckle. "He said that my brother is dangerous, but he's not! He's the nicest person i know! He wouldn't hurt-" She was cut of by a sudden slam of the door. "What are you doing in here?!" The headmaster stormed over to the girl, grasping her arm. She flinched at first, then gave him a defying glare. "Where's my brother you monster?!" "Watch your mouth you little brat!" He slapped her across the face, making her fall silent. "I believe that's enough." The stranger stepped in, putting his hand on the headmasters shoulder. "What?!" "I think I'll adopt this one." He answered, glancing at the girl. "...fine, she's too much trouble for me anyway." The headmaster grumbled and walked to his desk. The stranger knelt down to the girl, extending his hand. "I think you'll fit right in with some friends of mine."
