It comes in Threes - I hope! (A crappy day in the Orcs Household)

[Orcs]

Thanks again for all your condolences.

[Ithoriel]

That was my first thought as well, but as you have to be so careful. We certainly have lost something. While I would never wish to discount or belittle some of the appalling things that happen to youngsters  I do wonder if we have gone so far the other way that it is now affecting all youngsters in a negative way.

Because of societies attitudes I left the poor girl, upset  in the cold, dark and damp for nearly an hour while I sorted it out in a "politically correct way".  what should have happened is she should have come in and sat on the sofa in the safety and warmth of my lounge while we sorted it out.

I did feel relieved when I saw her go into her Dad's house. At least she was off the streets and safe.

Alternatively, you aided and abetted a juvenile delinquent in the burglary of a house she'd already targeted after her partner in crime got cold feet and dumped her in the middle of nowhere.

Wait ... what was it you said about having lost something?

[toxicpixie]

Too many instances of "I'll just drive you home darling" followed by r*pe or molestation; it's not just you you've covered from harm there but her too, and all the other kids or vulnerable people in the same situation. She's had a rubbish hour in the rain, granted but possible alternatives are much worse (potentially so for both of you!). Not that I think she'd be in danger from you, Orcs (or indeed from the majority of people), but the past decades suggest far too many other people would not be safe.

Well handled for all your sakes. I'd say we've gained there

And yes, that's a pretty rubbish day elsewise - my commiserations

[Womble67]

Condolences. And a very difficult situation to have to handle nowadays.

I'm  surprised  the police didn't send a car for her with her being a minor.

But you can pat yourself on the back knowing you got this girl safely to her dads.

Take care

Andy