Himiko skipped through the grimy backstreets of the city, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she hummed a cheerful tune. The darkness and filth didn’t bother her; she was on the lookout for something—or someone—interesting. When she turned into a shadowy alley,

she spotted a small child huddled against a brick wall. Her playful expression shifted to one of exaggerated concern as she crouched down to the child’s level, her smile wide and somewhat unsettling. She said in a sing-song voice: "Oh, what’s a sweet little kid like you doing all alone here? This place is so dull for someone so cute! Come on, let’s find somewhere more fun!"