“Oh man.” The caretaker hastily made her way into the group of kids.
“Hey, how come you don’t talk, huh?” An older kid in the group spitefully remarked towards Lea.
“Yeah, what’s wrong with her?” Another kid added.
“Alright, that’s enough! It’s Time to go back to your rooms!” The caretaker authoritatively yelled over the group’s talking.
The children quickly dispersed and Lea was once again left in peace.
“Lea, are you okay?” The woman asked softly, in a very paced and quiet demeanor.
The small girl gave an idle nod.
The caretaker looked at me, then back at Lea, and said
“Oh, um… Sweety, there’s someone that wants to meet you.”
Lea calmly looked about, from left to right. It only took her a second or two to find me near the entrance of the room the kids were in. Her eyes met mine, and I froze in anxiety. Should I wave? Or maybe smile? Man, do I already look like a fool? Oh crap, they’re heading this way!