[A bike that shines when it's dark. Soleum immediately suggests there's a flashlight, but Choi interprets the description differently.]
Reflectors, maybe? Kids like to wrap reflecting tape around their bikes nowadays. Does your bike sparkle? [The kid nods eagerly, but given how quickly he agrees Choi doubts him. Seems more like he's trying to build a connection with the first person he can really latch onto. Soleum must have struck him as too timid. Understandable.]
Let's see, we're going this way, now. [At a crossroad Choi begins heading down the perpendicular street, one that winds its way up a hill. If the child was the one leading the way, then this comment would make no sense, but before the boy can correct him or try and go in another direction, he keeps talking.] Losing something is hard - Today, it seems like someone took my bike, did you know? This area doesn't have a lot of people who would do that, so it's pretty unusual. But lately a lot more people have been losing their things. Just like you, huh?
[The boy says he doesn't know. Says he lost his bike a couple weeks ago and has been looking for it ever since.] That's a long time to lose a bike! You've been walking everywhere? Hyung had to walk pretty far today, too... And then my kind junior had to come all the way out here to...
[And the discussion continues. Keeping the kid distracted from the path Choi leads him down - or up, rather, as they continue to mount the steep hill. Nearly halfway up, beside a concrete structure with dead flowers rotting in front of it, Choi lets out a long sigh and leans over as if he's winded.]
Let's hold on a second... Let's take a break.
[He squats down and sits on his heels, now closer to the boy's level. When he pulls his hand from his pocket, a red cord comes with it, braided and knotted on either hand.]
Look, I got this from work today - You want it? [And the boy nods eagerly, sticking his hand out so Choi can tie it around his wrist. He glances up at Soleum and passes him a brief grin.] Sorry - I'll get you one someday.
[Why Soleum would need a protection amulet is anyone's guess considering what they all willingly put themselves in the path of, but maybe it's just a nice fashion statement.]
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Reflectors, maybe? Kids like to wrap reflecting tape around their bikes nowadays. Does your bike sparkle? [The kid nods eagerly, but given how quickly he agrees Choi doubts him. Seems more like he's trying to build a connection with the first person he can really latch onto. Soleum must have struck him as too timid. Understandable.]
Let's see, we're going this way, now. [At a crossroad Choi begins heading down the perpendicular street, one that winds its way up a hill. If the child was the one leading the way, then this comment would make no sense, but before the boy can correct him or try and go in another direction, he keeps talking.] Losing something is hard - Today, it seems like someone took my bike, did you know? This area doesn't have a lot of people who would do that, so it's pretty unusual. But lately a lot more people have been losing their things. Just like you, huh?
[The boy says he doesn't know. Says he lost his bike a couple weeks ago and has been looking for it ever since.] That's a long time to lose a bike! You've been walking everywhere? Hyung had to walk pretty far today, too... And then my kind junior had to come all the way out here to...
[And the discussion continues. Keeping the kid distracted from the path Choi leads him down - or up, rather, as they continue to mount the steep hill. Nearly halfway up, beside a concrete structure with dead flowers rotting in front of it, Choi lets out a long sigh and leans over as if he's winded.]
Let's hold on a second... Let's take a break.
[He squats down and sits on his heels, now closer to the boy's level. When he pulls his hand from his pocket, a red cord comes with it, braided and knotted on either hand.]
Look, I got this from work today - You want it? [And the boy nods eagerly, sticking his hand out so Choi can tie it around his wrist. He glances up at Soleum and passes him a brief grin.] Sorry - I'll get you one someday.
[Why Soleum would need a protection amulet is anyone's guess considering what they all willingly put themselves in the path of, but maybe it's just a nice fashion statement.]