Anyone who wanders aimlessly in a desert - for as long and as often as Dankovsky had - has a problem, even if they don’t know what said problem was. At least, that was Hanako’s opinion.

When the Bachelor found something, presenting the toy, Hanako made his own show of considering the selection.

“Hmmm…” The child studied it, sliding one of the pieces back and forth, trying to make out what picture was imprinted without actually doing the puzzle. “Nope!”

The way he smiled, it was almost as if he was denying Dankovsky the prize on a game show! Sure, someone else Hanako had once know would have loved this sort of puzzle, at least for a while, but…

“It’s interesting, but not quite what I’m looking for! But good try!” He backed up a step, hands behind his back. “Would you like a hint~?”