[ Aliens? Oh no....... Could that mean the kid's being followed by the Hollowgast, too? .....Could this kid be a Peculiar?

Sure is looking that way, to Hugh. Which only makes this little rescue attempt even more urgent. He wades through a couple more people, making his way closer to the table. ]

Hullo Takeshi! I'm Hugh! [ Despite the distress of the whole situation, there's a bright smile, friendly. Hugh practically radiates sunshine even on the gloomiest of days. ]

You too, huh?? We gotta get out of here before they find us! Will you come with me if I can reach your hands?