Meeting people in a new city

 As if destiny were a Proxy hole, he watched as the hole looked back at him.

The simple wind disturbed him, while in his deep thoughts he was lost, should society change the being, or should being change society? Anyway tomorrow was waiting for him, and he would then open his eyes to greet him with open arms.

The day seemed like the usual, or should it say night? Twilight awaited the new Proxy decision-making that would lead him to the beginning of changes in his life, perhaps a small stone that could cause an avalanche, and that stone could be in front of him right now?

As he walked looking at the clear sky he ends up bumping into a man with a ponytail.

"I'm sorry, I was unhurt." Proxy said as he stared at the Man, as if something intrigued his mind.
(Proxy)
Going about his casual exploration of the town Maxim found himself absolutely lost and puzzled. As infurating as it was to be lost with no map, the actual vibe of the town itself was relaxed. For a moment he took to leaning against a tree in the shade to gather his thoughts. His most immediate thought was that he should find a gathering spot for locals and get some information, so he took off to find a bar.

Whilst walking he found himself colliding with a stranger as his eyes wandered around the town. After recovering from the slight initial impact he found himself in front of a young man with dark hair and a black scarf resting around his neck.
"Really it's no bother my mistake." said Maxim as he dusted himself off lightly. The man looked confused, in an effort to end this awkward silence he said, "The names Maxim, excuse my manners", extending his arm out for a handshake, "You would be?" he continued saying hoping to make a new acquaintance.
(Maxim Chronos)
Kiddus just so happened to be walking past the two things and saw them collide finding this somewhat interesting he decided to watch the two things. The young boy stopped right in front of them and looked at them watching them carefully

"A black haired thing and a white-haired thing!"

Kiddus whispered quietly to himself. So far he had encountered only two other things and had made friends with them. They were a blonde haired thing and red haired thing and both interested him. When seeing the white-haired thing extend his hand Kiddus quickly grabbed it and shook it wildly but softly.

"Hi my name is Kiddus L. Landrian!"

Quite childishly he said his loud greeting being around long enough to catch the things name, Maxim. Kiddus took enough of a note of its name to remember it. Letting the hand go he quickly turned around and reached for one of the black haired things hands trying to shake it too. The child assumed it was some sort of ritual that the things do with each other.

"What would this things name be?"

Kiddus tilted his head curiously looking up at the black haired thing. He bounced excitedly waiting for an answer. Turning around every few seconds to make sure that the white-haired thing hadn't disappeared. He wanted to make friends with both of them.
(Kiddus L. Landrian)
 Still a little thoughtful Proxy would reach out to greet Maxim until then a child comes up full of energy.

A little confused by the kid's actions, Proxy tilts his head a little to the right as he makes a confused face.

"H-Hello, little boy, you can call me Proxy."

This name ... not even Proxy remembered his real name, it's been so long since he'd used it since he'd abandoned his old life.

"Why call us a thing?"

Now his attention was split between the strange thoughts about the white-haired man and the little boy's energy.

Proxy now stood with her arms crossed as he smile.
(Proxy)
Had no time to react the strange child that abruptly took hold of his handshake fully meant for the dark haired fellow in front of him. He chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his head as he accepted the handshake.

"Hello there Kiddus, I'm Maxim, and apparently this fellow here is Proxy. Nice metting you eheh." he said with a shaky tone of voice. There was no need for him to bring up his question as to what "thing" was in reference to as Proxy had already asked.

He took a step back and would let the conversation unfold since he too was curious about the childs choice of words. What an odd little fellow indeed he wondered as his eyes continued to wander the town a bit.
(Maxim Chronos)
 "Huh? Why do I call you thing? What do you mean?"

Kiddus seemed confused by its question why wouldn't he call it thing. He tilted his head at its question. What else could he have called it he didn't know its name he had just learned it. The black haired thing confused him with its weird question and he decided to shrug it off. He continued to bounce having the name in his mind. He remembered its name it was so simple how couldn't he have remembered its name.

"Poxxy and Makim!"

Hearing their name for the first time wasn't enough to get the pronunciation of them down. The eight-year-old boy would need to hear them and be corrected a good dozen times before he would begin to learn the correct pronunciation. He pointed at Proxy before poking him lightly in his abdomen before turning around and running the short distance over to the white haired thing and poking its abdomen before grabbing its hand and walking it over to the black haired thing.

"Poxxy Makim! Shake!"

Kiddus brought the white haired thing's hand in the air and grabbed the black thing's hand and made them meet in the air. He wanted to see the two things perform the ritual that he had with both of them. it only seemed fair for them to do it too. Kiddus waited very impatiently for them to shake hands. He bounced in his spot standing next to them and waited looking back and forth and at their hands. He wanted them all to become friends as quickly as possible.
(Kiddus L. Landrian)
Proxy studied from top to bottom the boy watching his actions, well he is a child, not much to say, but it is always good to review these actions when there is so much evil in the world.

He did not mind having his name called wrong, after all it was just a nickname, Proxy does as the boy seemed to want and shake hands with Maxim.

He then crouches and turns to Kiddus.

"And then Kiddus, what are you doing here? What about your parents?"

The conditions of the day favored the good mood of Proxy, maybe he should really take advantage of time with some company. Proxy studied from top to bottom the boy watching his actions, well he is a child, not much to say, but it is It is always good to review these actions when there is so much evil in the world.

He did not mind having his name called wrong, after all it was just a nickname, Proxy does as the boy seemed to want and shake hands with Maxim.

He then crouches and turns to Kiddus.

"And then Kiddus, what are you doing here? What about your parents?"

The conditions of the day favored Proxy's good mood, maybe he really should take advantage of some company.
(Proxy)
[14:24:12] Maxim realized quickly this would probably be a draining experience as he let go of the childs grip. He was never particularly adept at dealing with children, and wanted to escape this situation as soon as possible now.

"Maxim, Maaaaxim, sim, it's Maxim." he said trying to clearly sound out his name for the boy. "No worries I'm sure you'll get it soon enough." he continued on speaking.

He noticed that Proxy had the majority of the childs attention, which was perfect, he had time to gather his thoughts and surroundings, perhaps find a shop or two. "Well then don't mind me you two, I'll be having a look of the town now." he said as he scurried off.
(Maxim Chronos)
"I don't know where my parents are..."

Kiddus looked down for a moment. What happened to his parents? Maybe he was too young to remember what had happened to them. The only thing he really knew was that he existed in cinderfall now. Was there more to it? Kiddus didn't fully understand what really was his purpose here?

"I dunno!"

Kiddus answered his second question legitimately as he could. He really didn't know what else to say to it. After having answered his question the white-haired thing had approached him. It was trying to help him say its name. Kiddus laughed as it was making funny sounds so he played along copying it.

"Makim! Maaaaakim! Simm! Maxim!!!"

After a while, he finally got the name down and was able to pronounce it right. All it took was a little bit of teaching from the white-haired thing. He was excited to learn more but it left him standing there! Kiddus looked down sadly not wanting his new friend to go. Quickly turning around he looked at Proxy he wouldn't allow another one to disappear from his sight.
(Kiddus L. Landrian)
It seems Maxim left the scene when he could, but Proxy was more intrigued with the child then, apparently he had no parents, an orphan.

'Without the parents sooner than I.' It seems that fate is always lurking.

Proxy gets up and then talks to the boy.

"Hey Kiddus, do you like blacksmithing? I have plans in mind and I need equipment to start, if you want to come with me it will be a pleasure, we can learn from each other."

Just as Maxim did, Proxy would now go to some shops to get equipment and necessary items, his ingenious mind needed to work, the way to steam and technology will come to fruition, at the hands of this one who is on the edge of society.
(Proxy)
After stepping outside the shot and getting a feel for his new threads Maxim had a look around, looked like Proxy and Kiddus hadn't left the spot they were at.

Lightly jogging back over he caught up to them before they could go anywhere. "Back sooner than expected, what's going on then?" he asked looking around to either of them to find an answer.

It seemed like they were still wrapped up in some sort of conversation that he missed so he was now out of the loop entirely. It mattered very little to Maxim he had his own concerns in mind.
(Maxim Chronos)
 "What is blacksmithing? Is that a fancy way to cook something? Can we eat what you make?"

All of Kiddus' questions came out quickly and energetically he wanted answers. His bounces became a little more energetic as he thought about eating some sort of tasty food that would be created. Maybe it would be worth it to help the man out. What would he have Kiddus do? The eight-year-old boy wondered seeing how he was young and not exactly strong. Just then the red haired thing and the blonde haired thing came to mind. He couldn't just leave him so after a moment of thinking he opened his mouth and almost immediately after his barrage of questions he gave an answer.

"I can't just leave here. Theeeee blonde haired thing and the red haired thing are still here. They are my friends!"

Kiddus was happy that he had reached some sort of verdict on his own without the help of anyone else. Although very sad that he wouldn't get to eat whatever the man was creating. Just then Kiddus wondered what he would eat tonight. Still having some money left over he thought about buying a lot of meat and eating it, but he knew he had to get some vegetables too or his mother would be angry where ever she was. He wondered once more where his parents were before poking Proxy's stomach.

"I am sorwy that I won't be able to help you!"

Kiddus gave the thing a thumbs up as some sort of sign that he put his trust in Proxy. He hoped that its food would turn out good and that it would come back once it is done and share some with him. After holding his thumb up for what he considered a good amount of time he took a step back with his arms out to his side and did a complete spin and smiled at Proxy once again.
(Kiddus L. Landrian)
"Err, blacksmithing is not for eating."

Proxy listens to the boy's words, apparently he had some friends who could take care of him, good for the kid, but Proxy could not stop by now, he would then continue to search for his needed resources.

"Okay, I hope you're fine, maybe we'll meet again."

Proxy then turns around while with one hand holding her scarf, and heads to the nearest supplies store, the journey must continue.
(Proxy)