those you've pained may carry that still with them (intro)

[bemystory]

Wendla's not sure where she is at first. She remembers being ripped from her mama's arms, remembers the doctor's office and all its scary apparatuses, and—now?

She's in the middle of what appears to be a large Plaza, with people milling about, talking to each other, going about their daily lives.

The teenage girl steps forward towards a stranger, for a moment, about to speak, but she's shy, and thus withdraws, wringing her hands nervously. She's still in her nightgown, with a shawl around her neck that makes her look quite out of place and time—because she is, in a way.

Still, she sees the pamphlets strewn about, telling her about this place, and now she knows she has to say something, to ask something.

So Wendla gathers herself, and asks:

"Excuse me, I'm very hungry. Where can I find something to eat?"

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[bemystory]

All right, so Wendla's a little confused about seeing a tiny blue...hedgehog? stopping just in front of her. Also the talking part. That's a bit strange.

"I could eat just about anything right now," she admits. "Maybe a sandwich? It's very kind of you to offer."

[thebluedevil]

The 3 and a half foot blue hedgehog grinned and waved a hand. "It's no prob! I know a good place a short zip from the plaza." He chuckled and winked. "Walking distance, I promise." A short zip for him could easily be a couple hundred klicks from here but he wouldn't do that to someone who couldn't go as fast as he could.

He held out a white gloved hand. If taken, it would be a warm grip and would feel surprisingly human with five fingers. "I'm Sonic! What's your name?" He peered at the girl. "I could also try and find something warmer for you if you are cold. You okay?"

[bemystory]

"Hello, Sonic," Wendla replies, still kind of confused by this whole interaction. "My name is Wendla. It's nice to meet you." She pronounces the "W" in her name like "V", as in all German.

"I'm a little cold, yes," she admits, frowning a little.

[thebluedevil]

Seeing the confused expression on the girl's face, Sonic tilted his head slightly with a small smile. He could understand that suddenly being in a strange place could be a little freaky.

"It's okay Wendla. I'll help you out. I know it's kinda sudden and maybe a little scary just showing up here randomly, but you can trust me. You're safe." Sonic assured confidently with a thumbs up, pronouncing her name as she had given it. "This place is called the Nexus and it's really cool. Another thing that's neat is that you aren't trapped here. If you want to go home, I can show you how to do it." He waved a hand, then reached out to gently take hers; keeping his hold loose in case she wanted to move away.

"C'mon, I'll take you to the cafe and get you some food. It will be warmer in there and I can find a jacket for you."

[bemystory]

"Th--Thank you," she says softly, taking his hand in hers loosely. "I would love a jacket to keep me warm. You're very helpful."

[thebluedevil]

Sonic grinned and led her out of the plaza and down a side street. Various shops lined it and it had the feel of an outdoor marketplace. "Cafe's just over here." He led her to the doors and pushed them open. It was nice, cozy and warm inside. "This place has the best hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls. But they have good sandwiches too." He assured, leading her to the counter.

"A sandwich and a drink for my friend!" Sonic waved before looking up at Wendla. "Pick whatever you like! Then you can warm up in here while I get you a jacket." Then he was totally going to get some hot chocolate. Yum.

[bemystory]

"Oh, thank you," Wendla replies, looking at the menu. "There's so many things that look good...it's hard to choose!"

She eventually settles on a BLT and a water with lemon in it, for taste. It's simple and looks good.

"I'll have the BLT, please, and water? With some lemon?" she says. "Thank you."