Baby steps
So I jumped from the still spinning merry-go-rounds and made my way to discover the source of the noises.
Inside the playhouse, a tiny girl was curled on the floor with her legs lifted against her chest and head hid behind her knees. With each sob her body shook and shuddered, reminding me of a little scared puppy. I’ve approached her carefully, crouching at her level when I was only a few feet away. Sensing my presence she looked up, her eyes widening before she rubbed her fists against her cheeks, cleaning them of tears,
“Hi.” I’ve probed attentively, waving my hand in order to seem more friendly.
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