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[A Fennekin could be seen sitting in someone's lap. She uses one red paw to poke and prod the gear to get it into a good position.

Credence was in frame but clearly not feeling great. He was leaning his head against his hand, fingers curling in his hair as he is forcing himself to breathe slowly.

The little fox turns her head, yipping at him to get hid attention.

He startles then looks into the gear.]

Oh.. Is it worming..? Did you get it? Okay.. Um.. I'm..not sure what's going on or how I got here..I think it was Mr. Graves, I don't know.. I don't know anything going on, I'm just..

[Tina prods him with her paw to stop that line of thought.]

Um.. anyway..I'm here now. I'm here. Tina is.. taking me to the next town over. She knows what to do.. I'm glad I'm not alone..

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Nothing will happen... but.. you're from the future and if you're from the future then things do happen. They happen anyway!

[ It was logical, wasn't it? If Newt was here then things happened anyway, whether Credence was here or not There was nothing about Credence that indicated time would stop without him there. There was nothing...

He felt strange. Like a warm blanket was being tucked around him. ]

It doesn't make sense.. none of this makes sense. I can't... do anything? Anything at all?

Tina's ears fell and she looked down, pawing gently at a tuft of grass. Credence [ watched her for a moment then glanced back up at Newt and Queenie. He was calm but there was a look of utter defeat in place of the panic. ]

...I don't have anywhere to go.. or know what to do.

...That's true. Things are going to happen eventually, once time resumes. Once we return home and time continues. But for now--for now things have paused.

[Newt speaks softly, swaying like he's about to take a step then thinks better of it.]

I wish I had more of an explanation, Credence, I do, but the most I can say is that while you can't do anything about what is happening in our world you can live life here.

[A different life. A better life. Honestly this place was probably going to be ten times better for this poor young man.

Drifting off Newt's shoulder, Morgan drifted over to Credence and landed gently on his shoulder. She let out a soft noise and leaned in to kiss his cheek, beaming at him reassuringly.

It'll be alright, new friend.

Newt smiled then looked thoughtful.]

If you would be alright with it, you are more than welcome to stay at my cottage. At the very least you can come see it and make the decision then. And if it's not a situation you're comfortable with, you can go to Azalea Town which is nearby and we can get you a hotel room there.

[ Live a life here. Start over from scratch. With what life skills, he thought? He could cook and clean and spread .. what other people thought was false information. Honestly, he didn't know how much of it was all that true since the nicest people he'd met so far in his life had been witches...

His mother would hate him for even thinking that and he squeezes his eyes shut, as if flinching at a blow he expected but wouldn't come.

When he opens his eyes there was that odd fairy near him and he startles, stepping away from her, almost swatting her away in a panic before he manages to stop himself. Instead he gently touches a finger to one of the petals, brows furrowing as he peers at her. ]

I can't.. just stay some where without.. .. Nothing is free. Everyone needs to work for their share.. I can work.

[ He gives Newt a brief glance but he was looking more at Morgan, because Morgan wasn't.. human. ]

I can.. at least sweep up..

[Morgan let's out a delighted giggle and reaches out to touch Credence's finger before twirling in the air. You are her friend now!]

I do need helping keeping my cottage put together. All the little ones make quite the mess..

[It's said a bit sheepishly and with a chuckle as Newt glances down.]

We can definitely work out an arrangement, Credence. Your help for a place to stay.

[Queenie twills and Newt looks to her then to the young man.]

Sound fair?

[ What an odd little creature. It was so small, he'd never seen a creature that small while looking that human. Sort of. ]

You have children?

[ He looks up at Newt. Little ones meant children, usually. He could take care of children just fine... ]

I can help.. I always helped with my siblings..

[ Tina looks up at Newt, one ear flopping down, then looks over at Credence with an incredulous look. He thought THIS guy had children? Really? ]

Well, not..in the way I'm sure you're thinking. I tend to a lot of young Pokemon that I've taken into my care and could use help with them and keeping my cottage clean. They can be extremely messy when they want to be.

[Some more than others but that's a conversation for another time.

Newt is oblivious to Tina's look--that's rude, miss--but Queenie catches it and let's out a muffled giggle into her paws.]

It can be a bit challenging but I think you would be a good fit for the position. Something of an apprentice, even.

[ Let's be real, Newt. The only one here less likely to have children than Newt is Credence. These two would probably get along well if they could manage to make eye contact at least once. ]

An apprentice..? Just.. until I get back to my.. ..city. I'm supposed to become Mr. Graves's apprentice.

[ Cleaning he could handle though. He cleaned a lot back home, made sure to keep all his chores handled. He could do this well enough here. ]

I.. I won't let you down, Mr. Scamander, I promise.

[Hey Newt has gotten a lot better about eye contact, thank you very much.]

Of course. Just until we're able to return home.

[It's said with a warm smile as he offers a hand to Credence for a shake.]

I know you won't, Credence.

[ Yet another new thing. Who in recent memory actually offered their hand to Credence that wasn't Graves? He reaches out with a measured caution, grasping it firmly. ]

Thank you..

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