boy
Zint Ferrari

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Scene: A bustling marketplace on Level 7 of Neo-Kyoto, circa 2347. We're catching glimpses and snippets of conversation about a particular young boy.
First Perspective: Market Vendor, Kai (Mid-30s, weary, wiping down his stall):
"Yeah, I see him around. The 'Lightning Bug,' they call him. Little fella, maybe nine cycles? Bright yellow hair, almost glows sometimes. And those eyes... like polished amber, keeps you guessing what he's thinking. He’s always got those gizmos on – a headset that buzzes, two of those wrist things… Makes you think he’s got some fancy augmented reality going on. Oh, and the shoes? Bare toes poking out. Never seen anything like 'em. Kid moves like greased lightning, though, always darting around. He bought some extra-crispy synth-kelp from me earlier. Seemed… focused."
Second Perspective: A Security Drone (Monotone, mechanically synthesized voice):
"Subject designated 'YB-Alpha-9' observed in sector 7-Gamma. Physical characteristics: Yellow hair, approximately 12,500 strands analyzed, slightly luminous. Ocular pigmentation: Dark yellow, registering heightened level of retinal response. Appears to be wearing commercially available audio-visual headset, model unknown. Wrist-mounted devices are of indeterminate origin, analyzing. Footwear: 'Sneaker' variant, modified for minimal toe coverage. Torso covering: Fabric material displaying image of antiquated terrestrial armored vehicle. Shorts: Generic athletic type. Subject exhibiting accelerated movement patterns, frequently deviating from established pedestrian flow. Recommending…further observation."
Third Perspective: A Child, Elara (Young child, eyes wide, excited):
"Oh, you mean the boy, the one who talks to the sky? He has magic eyes! They look like sunshine! And his watchy-things blink, and he listens with the big headphones. I saw him today... zooming, zooming so fast. And he had a picture of a big tank on his shirt. I think he is a hero!"