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Started July 12, 2020 by @Rainy_is_back

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Ash was quiet a moment. "I'm glad you're able to be in a better place, then, Ms. Laura. You're a good kid, you deserve to have a good place to be."

Laura gave him a soft smile, starting to play with a strand of her own hair. "I really doubt that… but thank you for letting me stay, sir."
She glanced up to him with a gentle expression, dropping both hands in her lap.

Ash let out a soft sigh, but he kept a smile on his face.
"You're welcome." He fell silent a moment. "So, how do you feel about continuing the tour? There will be more people up and about, now, and I want to know if you want to deal with that or just get ready for the day."

Laura hesitated a moment, realizing what he had said. More people… she could get through that, right?
"I- I mean, I think I'll be alright. We're still not going to bug anyone, right?" She asked softly, starting to slide off the chair. As long as it wasn't bugging anyone, she was pretty sure she could get through the rest of the tour.

"We won't bug anyone," Ash saif. He stood slowly, giving Laura's a soft look of concern.
"But the halls can get a little… crowded. Do you promise you'll let me know if you can't handle it?" Ash offered his hand to Laura, but he would be more than willing to pick her up, which was obvious in how he was standing.

"Yes sir, I'll tell you." Laura replied softly, standing flat on her feet. When she glanced up to him she took his hand with a little smile.
"What's next, sir? Was it the hallways?" She asked lightly, keeping her smile up. She was trying to keep up a confident appearance, despite feeling nervous about the idea of the crowded hallways.

"Yes, the hallways are next. Mostly, this part of the tour will be showing you how to get around." Ash gave Laura's have a gentle squeeze, leading her out of the room. Already, there were several people out and about, some completely human looking and others with features of animals.

"Alright, sir." She nodded a bit, letting him lead her on out of the room. When they stepped out into the hall, Laura swallowed down her nervousness, keeping a tight hold on his hand. She could do this- she could get through this. It wasn't going to kill her to walk by other people.

Ash led Laura down this hall, keeping close to her.
"There are three hallways, each with several connections," Ash explained. "Bedrooms are all located in the fear left and middle haha, with the third being the living room, maintenance room, and the connection to the diner out front. Every room is labeled as well, with several bathrooms in each hall. Your room is right next to mine, in the third hall."

Laura listened to him intently, trying to take in all the information. She nodded occasionally, trying to show she was listening. It was a lot of information, but she was pretty sure she got it all.
"Alright sir," Laura nodded a bit, sticking close to him. "I think I got all of that."

"Alright. And if you ever get lost, you could ask someone for directions. And, if you don't feel comfortable doing that, find a connecting hall and keep walking down it. It'll bring you either to the diner or the third hall, depending on which way you go." Ash looked down at Laura with a small smile, happy she was doing so well adapting to this new place. He knew it could get scary. More people filed out into the halls, and Ash did his best to make sure Laura had her space from them.

Laura gave him a little smile in return, seemingly ignoring anyone they passed. There were too many people for her to try to hide from, so she just pretended they weren't there for now. Later on, when she was feeling up to it, she would try to be a little more… polite.
"Yes sir, I can do that… is there anywhere I can't, or shouldn't go?" Laura asked softly, keeping her gaze up on him as they walked. She trusted that he could lead them through the hall.

"Well, all I would really say is don't go into people's time without at least knocking. There isn't anywhere that's really off limits, I can assure." Ash glanced at Laura, leading her down the hall.
"Is there anywhere else you want to see, any rooms in particular you want to know where exactly they are?"

Laura shook her head a bit, her hair bouncing off her shoulders.
"No sir. I know where everything is, that I might need. I can figure out anything else on my own." She hummed a bit, gently swinging their arms together. "Thank you again, sir. It was very kind of you to show me around."

"You're welcome, Ms. Laura." Ash smiled as Laura swung their hands.
"So, do you think you're ready to get ready for the day? I can lead you back to your room, if you like." He was glad Laura was doing so well.

"Yes sir, if that's okay." Laura hummed softly, still smiling a bit.
"Would I still be allowed to take a shower? And if so, could you help me get a towel to dry off with?"

"Yes, you're more than welcome to still take a shower. And I'd be more than happy to help you get a towel. Do you want to stop by your room first?" Ash was already leading Laura to the farthest hall, knowing there would be open bathrooms there.

"What would I need from my room?" Laura asked confused, following after him as they walked. She must have missed something, or he thought she had something that she didn't. She had run off with nothing but she was wearing, knowing she would be caught if she tried to sneak back inside.

"Well," Ash said, "every room has extra clothes in them, in a lot of sizes. I'm sure there's something in there for you to change into." Ash led Laura towards her room, passing a bathroom on the way.
"But we can have you take a shower first if you want."

"There are?" Laura hummed, noting they were headed to her room. If that was true, she would probably want to grab some before showering. They were already headed that way, it seemed silly not to grab something.
"Could I grab stuff from my room, then?"

"Yes, you must certainly can." Ash continued with Laura to her room, opening the door and stepping to the side.
"Do you want me to wait out here? Or come in to help with finding the clothes?"

Laura gave him a little smile, pulling him along with her.
"I'd like some help, if you don't mind. I'm not sure where everything would be." She admitted in a soft tone, starting to loosen her hold on his hand.

Ash smiled lightly.
"Alright. Here, something in your size should be in here." Ash knelt down by the drawers, pulling one open. Inside was an assortment of children's clothing, with some of everything.
"What's something that you see that you like?" He asked.

Laura peered over his shoulder, kneeling down next to him to look through the drawer. After a minute or so of looking, she pulled a soft pair of olive green shorts out of the drawer, along with a darker grey sweater.
"Is this alright?" Laura asked softly, running her hand over the fabric.

The fabric was nice and soft, and smelled like it had just been washed and put away.
"It's perfect," Ash said with a small smile. He slid the dresser shut.
"Ready for a shower now?" He offered his hand to her again.