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[ Just because cell phones became obsolete after the angels attacked doesn't mean Alex can't figure out how to use one. So have a tiny Chosen One, Wonderland, still munching on a cookie as he holds the phone up to his face. ]

Hello? Can anyone hear me? I'm... I'm looking for my dad. He's tall, and he has a beard. His name is Jeep. I don't know where he went...

[ Just as he finishes his cookie, so too does he end the recording. Mini!Alex will be wandering the halls and grounds, gun in hand, as he searches for Jeep. Outside, he will be severely underdressed; he's never seen snow before! Then later, he'll be warming up by the fire in one of the dining rooms, glumly eating more cookies. ]

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[Michael wasn't cold, the snow and low temperatures didn't seem to bother him, but he didn't question that, or really consider why that was. All he knew was that there was another kid outside, and he wanted to play with him. But, he didn't know how to ask, so he would just suggest it.

With a snow ball to the kid's back.

And he'll stand nearby, a sheepish look on his face, other hand gesturing towards a pile he's already made.]

[ Michael is lucky Alex left the gun inside. He whirls around when the snow hits him square in the back. ]

Hey! That was cold!

[ But he's grinning as he bends down to ball up his own snowball and throw it at Michael. He laughs and runs away before Michael can retaliate, hiding behind a nearby tree. ]

[Michael's face lights up when the kid turns around, he knew him from before; when he'd stuck his tongue out at him and the other kid had waved a gun in his face.

The snowball hits him in the shoulder, and excited, he picks up another one, throwing it.]

Alex? [He doesn't see him hide behind the tree, too busy trying to fill his arms with more ammo.]

[ Alex grins and whips out from behind the tree, throwing another snowball in Michael's direction. He laughs. It would seem, for now, his search for his dad was put on pause. ]

[Surprised, this one hits full in the face, and he stumbles and falls backwards into the snow. Huffing out a breathless sound, he clambers back to his feet, scoops up his snowballs, and chases after Alex.]

[ Alex laughs and runs away, slipping in the wet snow, his jeans already soaked. ]

Ha! Gonna have to do better than that to catch me!

[Michael was running, and stopping to throw a snowball, then running again, then stopping. He didn't seem to be coordinated enough to do both, but he was trying, and he was having fun.]

You better run faster, then. I'm right behind you.

[He huffed out a low laugh, and bent down to pick up more snow. Michael wasn't cold, wouldn't be for a while, if ever, but if Alex needed to go inside, he'd be more than happy to play with him there.]

[ The snowballs hit Alex in the back and shoulder, making him laugh even more. When Michael stops to pick up more snow, Alex stops running too, to catch his breath. He trudges up to a nearby tree with snow-covered branches, and shakes it, causing the snow to fall off all over himself and Michael.

He's smiling harder than he can remember smiling in a really long time. Snow is awesome! ]

[Michael gasps, surprised, and smiles wider. He drops the snowball he was holding, and dusts the snow from his head and shoulders.]

This is fun. [He's glad Alex was playing with him.]

There's so much snow.

[He lifts his head, looking up at the sky, and watches the snow fall for a moment, before turning back to Alex. Michael kicks at the snowball he's dropped.]

I've never seen so much snow! [ Granted, before this, he'd never seen ANY snow.

He looks over at Michael, and the snowball he's kicking. ]

You want to keep playing?

Yes!

[Michael was hesitant, but only because he'd never really played before. Not that he could remember. He wanted to do it right.]

Out here or inside?

[ Alex thinks about that for a second. Yes, it's cold, and he's getting wet, but when is he going to have another chance to play in the snow? ]

Out here!

[ Then he runs over the Michael and taps him on the shoulder before running away. ] Tag, you're it!

Okay!

[He smiles at Alex, and starts to run after him. Michael kicks and swipes at the snow as he's running, tossing it around and flinging it everywhere. He feels free and happy and he never wants to stop playing.

Michael catches up to Alex, and taps him on the shoulder in the same way Alex did him.] Now you are it! [And he'll run in the opposite direction.]

Haha!

[ Alex has the decency to give Michael at least a second's head start in the other direction before he's running after him himself. Eventually, they catch up, and Alex taps him on the arm before running past him, calling out over his shoulder, ] You're it!

[No matter how happy that punch has made Gabriel he's still going to respond very seriously to a boy with a gun. So when he spots Alex he'll pause, approaching slowly and cautiously.]

Son, I'm not so sure that's a good idea. How about you put that thing down before someone gets hurt.

[ Alex is a good boy. He does as he's told. He only has the gun in case angels attack, but this guy doesn't look like an angel, so he lowers his gun. That doesn't stop him from pouting, though. ]

I know how to use it. My dad taught me.

[ He decides to ask again if this guy's seen his dad. ]

I can't find him, have you seen somebody with a beard and all these tattoos walking around? His name is Jeep.

[Gabriel relaxes a little easier when the gun is lowered, but it would be safer tucked away.]

I understand that but even the best sometimes have an itchy trigger finger. We don't want you getting startled and accidentally shooting someone. It doesn't need to be out while in the Mansion, you're safe here.

[Hint. Put it away Alex.]

Jeep? [That definitely gets recognition out of him. He knows that name and the man by the description and if that was his dad then...]

He's not here Alex.

[ He's about to put the gun away when the stranger says his name. Good luck getting him to put it away now. ]

How d'you know my name?

[He frowns softly, but it's brief, how'd he know that would happen. He raises his hands to show he's not armed or dangerous or threatening of any kind.]

I know your father.

[ Alex is still really unsure about this guy. How does he know his dad? Alex has never seen this guy before. Is he another survivor? But in the end, there's really only one important thing to ask. ]

Is he really not here? [ How could he not be here? Alex was just with him. ]

Yes. I'm sorry Alex, I know that must be hard for you. And I understand what it's like to not have your father around.

[There's a pause as he sort of tries to get down more to Alex's level, taking a knee and looking as sincere as he can.]

I promise you can trust me. I'll keep you safe until things here are back to normal.

What d'you mean, back to normal? You mean until I can go home to my dad?

[ Alex is really confused. And until things start making sense, he's not letting go of his gun. ]

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