[twenty four] I need an adult.

[goodgrasshopper]

[video clicks on and Molly is sitting in her open closet with Mouse, the dogosaurus, beside her.  she looks extremely worried.]

Um.  Excuse me?  [she hooks an arm around one of Mouse's legs and hugs him.]  I'm not supposed to be by myself at night.  I stayed alone with Fluffy [yes, she has named Mouse Fluffy for the time being] last night, but he's not really like being with a grown up, and he kept the monsters from coming after me while I slept, but I would really like an adult.  Does anyone know who I'm supposed to stay with?  Please?

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[Kid Filter!]

[cisskabob]

[Her expression brightens at that, but quickly turns alarmed. That's exactly what he said!] Did he lie? Why would he lie?

[She nods enthusiastically about Superman, but remains solemn.] He's a superhero! He can do anything. But there are a lot of other bad guys. What if they're here instead? Is Mr. O'Brien a bad guy?

[Kid Filter!]

[truth_is_cold]

Because he's lonely. It's easier when you're lonely.

I think that he is. I don't think you should trick children into being afraid of things. I think you should teach them to learn more about them. So if you want to learn something important, you're still allowed. Just because you don't have specific rules that you can follow, doesn't mean that you can't be a good person and help people if they need it.

[Ha, the traitor giving advice on being a good person. But he at least knows from experience that sometimes even best intentions don't work.]