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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 26, 2012 20:33:13 GMT -5
Gevanni grinned, puling his hand back, "That's amazing!" He cried, clapping Near on the shoulder. The boy was a veritable genius. "You are absolutely a genius, little one!" He couldnt help it, he absolutely adored the boy.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 26, 2012 20:37:51 GMT -5
Near smiled. "I-I'm not a genius, I'm just observant.' But, he believed Gevanni when he said those words more than he had believed anyone else before him. "T-Thank you... I, um... I like that you think I'm smart." He smiled. "I memorized your number when I first saw it. I just thought it would be rude if I offered you to card back, so I kept it."
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 26, 2012 20:58:41 GMT -5
The brunette frowned, lifting Near's chin. "Near, you ARE a genius. I can't even remember MY OWN phone number, much less a random one I just saw a few seconds." He smiled, grinning, "You're AMAZING."
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Post by Fateful on Aug 26, 2012 21:15:53 GMT -5
Near's blush darkened and he smiled up at Gevanni. He stared, raising his hand and rested his hand against Gevanni's hand. near's hand was too small to hold Gevanni's hand from this angle, but that's what it looked like he was doing. It was strange, to have someone he trusted so much. He barely knew Gevanni, yet he trusted him with his life. It made him happy, and he felt, for the first time in his life, that he was safe and happy with someone other than Matt and Mello.
"T-Thank you. Then... I guess I'm a genius then." he said quietly.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 27, 2012 23:20:33 GMT -5
Finally the child had agreed. He'd been worried they'd argue over this for years. He laughed a little, happy. "Alright, you all done? We should probably head back..." He murmured. He had a long day of paperwork in front of him, nd he wanted to make sure to get Near's statement in.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 27, 2012 23:27:44 GMT -5
Near nodded. "Sure, we can go back." The boy sighed quietly, as if afraid of what would happen if he did the wrong thing. But he was ready to do what he should have done weeks ago. "If... If they try to hurt me, you'll be there for me, right?" The whitenette asked. It hadn't occurred to him until now, but he did have someone that was willing to protect him if he needed help.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 27, 2012 23:37:59 GMT -5
This was something Gevanni had however, already taken into consideration. "Of course." He smiled warmly. "You'll be fine, Near. I promise." He tilted his head, "Besides, you'll be hanging out with me now, right? Some? anyway?" He asked, curious.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 27, 2012 23:39:49 GMT -5
The high school boy looked up at the officer and smiled. He nodded once. "Of course I'll be hanging out with you." The smile on his face almost refused to that fade and he was happy, delighted, that someone wanted to spend time with him. Although it wasn't rare, but considering how Matt and Mello had been acting, Near felt excluded from his friends and was glad that someone else wanted to be with him. It made him feel special.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 28, 2012 20:36:35 GMT -5
Gevanni chuckled, because that smile, wow, it just hit him right in his heart. He couldn't stand how cute this kid was. He grinned, "Alright, so then I'll have to make sure I make a decent dinner!" He crowed, happily.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 28, 2012 20:38:28 GMT -5
"I think anything you make would be good." Near said happily. He didn't usually eat a lot of exotic foods. Maria could make southern American food, and to suggest something else was almost a sin in that house. Anything from the outside world, or another country wasn't something she was comfortable making. They sometimes went to an Italian restaurant fifteen minutes away, but that was about it.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 28, 2012 20:51:45 GMT -5
The italian in the car smiled, "Alright, I'll be sure to make something exotic, just for you." He gently ruffled the child's hair, before pulling into a spot at the station. "Alright, let's go. We need to recod that testimony of yours quickly, so we can get you home in time for dinner with your family.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 28, 2012 20:55:26 GMT -5
Near didn't want to tell Gevanni that he was going to have dinner with Matt and Mello tonight, but he didn't bother. He just smiled and nodded. He wanted to be eat with his family later. Tomorrow, maybe. He just wanted to prepare himself for being that close to them. He had never had a meal with them and he knew it was going to be emotional. And, he wasn't sure that he could even do it. He had no idea how they'd react. "Okay." He nodded, and then went into the station with him.
The two entered the precinct and Near was lead into an interview room, and he waited for Gevanni to set everything up.
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 28, 2012 21:03:27 GMT -5
Once the room was properly lit, and the recording equipment started, the brunette sat down, smiling, "Okay. So, start at the beginning." He gestured, letting Near talk.
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Post by Fateful on Aug 28, 2012 21:06:57 GMT -5
Near sighed. "I... was walking home from my friend Matt's house." He gave Matt's address and then paused, a little nervous. "When I was walking, I took a short cut home through the park, and then through the cemetery. I-I heard a scream, and even though I knew I couldn't do anything, I went anyway. I don't, really know why. I just... thought." he sighed. "I just went, and I saw three men surround someone not much older than me, wrap a noose around his neck and hang him. One threw the rope over the branch, one tied it around his neck, and then the one who threw the rope and the third man pulled down, hosting the victim into the air. He... struggled a-at least at first. Then went limp. The trio walked away, laughing. When I knew I could run, I ran. I... know how to draw, and drew the men I saw, but..." he paused, looking at Gevanni. "Am I still going to sit with a sketch artist?"
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Post by otakulady89 on Aug 28, 2012 21:12:24 GMT -5
"Yes, a sketch artist is scheduled to come in today, and draw what you remember. Your drawings were very good, but they aren't enough for a warrant." He smiled, "Thank you Near. Now, may I ask, what do you remember them talking about?"
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