How would you interact with a child you found kidnapped and locked up in a dark room by her grandfather(Hypothetical question for a story)?

Welcome to Fluther.
Could you tell us a bit about your story/book?
To have a reference.

It’s actually for a video game. medieval fantasy rpg. It’s a sidequest where while helping an old man they discover a young girl locked in a dark dusty room on the upper floor of his house. The main character of the game is a kind girl around 20 years old. The old man told them not to go upstairs and he’s supposed ton live alone.

I’d call the police.

I’d get her out, and call in the calvary. I wouldn’t let her out of my site, until I knew she’d be okay. I’d risk my life, and more, to ensure that she wouldn’t return to the scenario.
I’d probably pay a visit to her imprisonment guy. Regardless.
At minimum, I’d make sure that his fellow inmates, knew of his crime. Then, the problem would take care of itself…

If this is a fantasy story, I would be very wary as even evil dresses itself as an innocent child.
( in fantasy, of course everything is possible).

Same. I’d get her out and call the authorities. Anyone who didn’t do that if they had the opportunity is a sick fuck.
Sorry, but the whole concept is very, very creepy.

@Dutchess_III
This is NOT real life, its fantasy.

I am aware that it is fantasy. Fantasy can be creepy and sick, too. Ever read any of the Flowers in the Attic fantasy books? Creepy and sick AF.

@Dutchess_III
Yes I have.That was a disturbing story, I agree.

In real life of course who wouldn’t help that child to safety?We all would!

This person asking is just looking for an angle for her writing of a made up story line and in fantasy it is the unexpected that is prevalent.

Good stories have to have some degree of believably. It is possible a grandfather could lock his grandchild up. I’m sure that kind of thing has happened IRL. And that makes it sick and creepy.

It’s not “fantasy.”

These things happen.

Yes it happens.
Her point is, that the person asking the question is having a fantasy. And it’s gross.

There are plenty of “gross” things going on…

And….?

And…. We have to pick our hills, to die on….

@MrGrimm888
Read the question and comment again…
”....dark room by her grandfather(Hypothetical question for a story)?”
Its a hypothetical question FOR A STORY!

…. its a Hypothetical question for a story?
I am done with this thread.

Defenseless children will always be my hill @MrGrimm888.

Why are you acting like every fantasy is just a fine fantasy to have @Inspired_2write? Things like that actually DO happen, and it’s just sick to write up a fantasy story about it.
Mass murders have fantasies before they go out and kill a bunch of people. A fantasy like the one the OP is having is just sick.

@Dutchess_III
Oh for pete’s sake!
OF course in real life things like that happen, I am NOT disputing that fact for heaven’s sake.

I find it disturbing that you’re willing to engage with the guy in his dark and creepy fantasy. You’re probably one of the 3 who thought it was a “Great Question.”
I’m out.

@Dutchess_III @MrGrimm888 @Inspired_2write
I apologize if I offended anyone. I’m the first person to be disturbed by such dark things. But the thing is my fantasy is not nearly as dark as it might appear.
1. It’s for a video game side quest, an old school 2d fantasy rpg. Not for a fully fleshed out story.
2. The question, sadly slightly misunderstood, is about what would you say to the girl to calm her and/or make her trust you so that she would allow you to save her. (I’m not very good at speaking).
3. The story here is less dark than you imagine. The granddad did not kidnap her for any evil purposes. He just wanted to spend time with his grandchild but couldn’t cause he is in very bad terms with his children. He’s not mistreating her or raping her or anything.
4. Once again sorry. My goal was to see how different people would talk to the child not evoke any dark fantasies.

With me in what role?

If I’m an investigator or Department of Human Services officer, I’m going to be kind, sensitive and supportive, and want the child to see a good psychiatrist, and as many of the other people in that family as possible to be thoroughly interviewed by psychiatrists, to determine how the family patterns of abuse and enablement are distributed in the family, and to get the child placed somewhere where they’ll be safe and well supported.

Upon further thought, about the scenario, I wondered about humanity…
Well. About myself…

I don’t know this hypothetical child. It certainly wouldn’t benefit me, to get involved. To put MY life, in jeopardy. The smartest thing, to do, would be to let the situation unfold without me getting involved.
I guess I am not smart. But, the thought of a little girl enslaved, made my heart override my mind…
I’ve seen similar things before, in law enforcement, and the news. What evolutionary thing, would make me feel like I should personally get involved?
I reacted emotionally. And would have IRL…
I find it interesting that someone, who didn’t even know the girl, to put their own life in harm’s way. I consider myself logical. But, helping someone who I don’t even know, seems logical…. I’ve fought dozens of men, who hurt women, I had no connection to…
What reason, would I have to do so? It’s not reasonable, or logical… Yet, I did it anyways.
It doesn’t make sense. They were all strangers, and I wouldn’t gain anything from it…
I often ended up in court, on assault charges, on the guy who beat the women down. I beat every charge. But, WTF was I thinking? I didn’t know the females, or know why the situation happened…
I just had an instinctive reaction to a female being beaten…
I wouldn’t tolerate it.
Am I a problem in society?
Why do I feel the need to take the abuser down?
When I see a woman beaten down, I am rough on the guy who did it. Regardless of what might happen happen to me….

Am I part of the problem? ....

@MrGrimm888 I myself am almost a pacifist. I have almost never fought in my life. But I consider that if peaceful methods can’t help a person in need then a brute force is a valid option. I just never had a Real need to fight. So in my opinion, if you only use force because it’s the only way to protect someone then you are not a problem at all.

Well, I’d kill a sex slaver. Right, or wrong. At least the girl would be free, and the courts can decide the rest…

It depends on the child. Some will have no problem going along with you. In that case, I would make sure basic needs are met. Food, water, warmth, finding a safe place, and locating the girl’s guardians would be my priorities. I would also try to find something she can use to stay busy and calm herself. A soft blanket or toy, maybe. If she likes her grandpa, I might take something that carries his smell for her to keep. Drawing can also help children deal with their emotions. In a pinch, even something like a cool rock for good luck can help a lot. If you have a handkerchief, turn it into a tiny, friendly ghost – kids need something to literally hold on to in difficult times.

If she’s very shy or distrustful, I would try to give her space. Not too many questions, and no pressure. Shy children generally don’t like being watched, so I would try to keep myself busy. Even though I would probably want to comfort her, I think that can backfire when kids are just not sure whether you can be trusted. Sometimes, (shy) children have a special interest or maybe a companion that is a path to their trust. If the kid is holding a doll, I would try to ask questions about that. “What’s her name? How is she?” When you need children to cooperate, accepting their magical world of imagination is one way to earn trust. It’s also a good way to learn about a child’s inner state, as they very often share a soul with their special stuffed animal or imaginary friend.

All children I have ever met have been grateful and even relieved when there was room for their emotions. So I try to notice feelings instead of saying things like “Don’t cry” or reacting with impatience to their frustration and anger. I simply say “You look angry. Why is that?”

My youngest sister is only three, and she is a somewhat reserved child. When she feels emotions she cannot handle yet, it really helps her when I talk about that instead of trying to jolly her out of it. Just last week, we talked about homesickness. She becomes visibly happier and more open when she realises her emotions are normal and that the adults in her life get it.

@longgone Thanks for the great answer! It’s one of the best I’ve had :)

@Andris I’m glad it helped.

Get the child out a s a p and distract that old perv with insults until the popo’s get there. You call that a nose? Or is that a banana glued to
your face? Is true you had a trapeze act in flea circus? Is it true that your wife divorced you when she regained her eye site?