Naloth
Call me Nalo
Astra ran forward and gripped Earl's hand, practically dragging him out of the building. When they emerged, a man quickly glanced over. He was tall, though with the way he slouched, it was impossible to tell. He wore a green plaid hat, along with a fuzzy green jacket that contrasted with the ugly yellow leather pants he donned. The metal shoes tapped on the ground as he walked towards them with a brisk pace, maybe even distress.
"I see you've met Miss Conover... Thank you for finding her. I dearly hope she hasn't caused any trouble." His voice wasn't deep, but it wasn't quite high either. His words had a sort of honey coated to them. Astra had ducked behind Earl and was practically squeezing his arm to death as she shivered. The man held out a hand with a friendly smile.
"Charles Larky, Astraea's adoption agent. Though she seems to be wishing I were a lawyer with all the trouble she's caused." He chuckled. Astra whimpered slightly, instinctively holding her arm with the bruises. She'd been missing for almost three months now, so someone had clearly told Charles where she was. With panicked movements, knowing Larky wouldn't understand, she began signing at Earl.
'Please! Don't let him take me back! H-he hurt me and did...' She stopped, seeing the death glare she received from the agent. She quickly blinked away her tears and subconsciously pulled down her sleeves to better hide the deep cuts. Never let them see, for seeing is an advantage she could not give them.
Earl didin't trust the guy, the guy seems more like street slum than anything else. He felt sorry for Astra, but mad at the agent. How dare he hurt a little girl. He rarely kills humans, or even eats them, but this man clearly needed to be taught a lesson. He calmed himself down, taking his mind off killing this man. "Mr. Larky, as you can see. This child is being accompanied by a responsible adult." He replied curtly, "Also, if you are willing, I will adopt her. I can provide a safe home for her to live." He motioned for Astra to stand next to him, showing a toothy smile.
@Echo Dreamsong