The Gourmet's Lil'snack

Disappearance 2

Both Humbert and Alex didn't notice that she slipped away since they were discussing. But it was Humbert who noticed first that she was gone suddenly. "A-Alex? Where is Thorne?" the demon asks the child, who also looks around until realization sinks in him.

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She didn't even realize that they were gone and she was on her own. She just looked through the store's keyboard section, trying to find something that would be easier for her dad to type with. Eventually she found one. It was large, had big keys, and was simple. It could connect to a computer or a laptop. She smiled wide and grabbed that, taking it with her to the register. Raymond had given her some spending money to use while she was out with Humbert. She only hoped it was enough as she waited in line.

The cashier was busy chewing her gum while looking at her phone, strolling down social media, and didn't notice the small girl in front of her.

Thorne looked around for a moment before coming forward and placing the keyboard on the counter. "Um....e-excuse me? I-is this where I pay?"

She jumped a bit before blinking at her. "Hmmm...yes? clear throat I mean yes. Do you wish to pay that?" She answers, her voice shows how much she smokes.

She nodded and pushed the keyboard towards the lady behind the cash register. "It's for my dad. His keyboard is too small so he usually has to use a pen to hit the keys." She smiled brightly. "I thought this would help so he doesn't have to take so long with his work, but it's a surprise."

"Oh...oooh! I see! It's for a gift! Would you like us to wrap it?" She has to suppress her cooing. Despite her look, that little girl is a sweet angel, isn't she?

"You can do that?" Her eyes widened and practically sparkled. If they could wrap it then that'd be even better! She wiggled in place a little, her best effort to keep from trying to wag her tail.

"Of course!" the cashier giggles at how cute she is and wraps it. The wrap was orange while the ribbon was purple. Looks like Halloween is around the corner already. The price is shown on the screen. "Here you go!"

She smiled, liking the colors because they were hers and Humbert's. It was ironic but nice. She then pulled out the money Raymond had given her and started counting it. If the cashier was watching, she'd soon be able to see that the girl wouldn't have enough. She was close, but it wouldn't be enough.

She did see that the girl would not have enough and was dismayed to make it way on her heart. "Hmmm..."

Thorne finally counted out the rest of her change and saw she was short. She frowned, looking at the gift before looking back at the shelves. Maybe she could find something else for cheaper? It would have to be the same size, or else there'd be no point. "Um..."

Seeing the situation the young girl is the cashier quickly thinking about how to help her. An idea pops up which only means that she put some money into it. "Oh! Silly me! That article is on discount! Here is the prize." She quickly tapes the reduction, just enough for her to play properly. "Would you like a bag?" she asks after she gets the money.
It was at that moment that Humbert entered the shop, following Thorne's scent, sweating. The cashier was a bit perplexed at that suspicious tall and really fat adult entering the shop who was looking everywhere like crazy but stopped when he spotted the young girl. Should she call the security...?

"Thorne?" Humbert let out, his voice a little bit audible for her to hear.

She was just about to take the keyboard back when the woman spoke up. Was it really? She hadn't seen a for-sale sign. "R-really? Y-yes please!" She smiled wide and paid the woman, happily taking the bag with her gift. When she heard her name called she perked up right away. She quickly thanked the lady before hurrying over to the large man. "Daddy!" She tried to hide the bag behind her so he didn't see it, but with how tall he was it would have been easy for him to spot. "I'm right here." She smiled up at him.