[But Kalim's been here a month so far and it hasn't been that bad. If anything, the city has been strangely accommodating, especially once he realized how alone he was. In a sea of new friends to meet, yes, but still without anyone from back home. And why? He still doesn't know, still hasn't heard from any of his friends at school.]
I think it's magic, in a way. [Kalim rubs his hand over the bowling ball's sheen.] I don't think it wants to hurt us, or anything. It just seems kind of lonely. Like why else would it gather up all these people and refuse to let them go?
[But — right! The lotion. Oil. Something. Kalim's head shoots up, looking around them.]
Someone might have something that'll help. I can go ask, but will you be okay by yourself?
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[But Kalim's been here a month so far and it hasn't been that bad. If anything, the city has been strangely accommodating, especially once he realized how alone he was. In a sea of new friends to meet, yes, but still without anyone from back home. And why? He still doesn't know, still hasn't heard from any of his friends at school.]
I think it's magic, in a way. [Kalim rubs his hand over the bowling ball's sheen.] I don't think it wants to hurt us, or anything. It just seems kind of lonely. Like why else would it gather up all these people and refuse to let them go?
[But — right! The lotion. Oil. Something. Kalim's head shoots up, looking around them.]
Someone might have something that'll help. I can go ask, but will you be okay by yourself?