(006) When The Cat's Away [Text - Blocked From Mytho]

[takesyoubytheheart]

This is Mickey Mouse. I need some help here, or at least someone who's got information.

Has anyone else started acting strange since we time arrived at this place? Felt their bodies become weaker?

My friend Mytho's been acting strange since we came here. I'm staying with him until he feels better.

But the weirdest thing is his attitude. He's usually a really nice kid! He's my friend! But lately sometimes he acts like he's the one in charge, that i'm supposed to obey him. I've got a bad feeling about it.

If you've got anything, I'd love to hear it. Everyone, be safe.

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[ravenousheart]

[While Mickey is using the journal, the door creaks slowly open. And a silver-haired boy peeks.]

Mickey? What are you doing? [The voice rings of simple, innocent curiosity.

With maybe just an air of eerieness.]

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[takesyoubytheheart]

[Gah! mickey almost drops the journal.]

O-Oh, hey Mytho! I'm, uh, just checkin' up on my friends.

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[ravenousheart]

[Mytho is quickly in the room and making some quick strides towards Mickey, with a chilling smile on his face.]

Is that so? Which friends are they? How are they? I'd like to know...

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[takesyoubytheheart]

[Journal closed! Mickey doesn't see this so much as lying as it is... giving a different answer.]

Well, I've got a bunch of friends! Like my pal Riku! We knew each other before we came to Luceti. He's doin' some investigatin' while we're here.

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[shiningbinds]

[A friend having a change in attitude and acting like others should obey him... that certainly sounds familiar to Kratos. Unlike Mickey, however, he simply accepted it.]

Hm... do you suppose there may be a reason for his sudden change in behavior? Has he experienced anything that may have stressed him?

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I've asked about that, but he doesn't say anything like that's happened.

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[shiningbinds]

If his attitude has changed too drastically, he may not be telling the truth.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

That's what worries me. I'd hate to think of him as a liar, he's a really good kid.

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[shenevermisses]

I haven't seen my husband since we arrived. We'd agreed to settle in separately then join up. But he's never met me at any of the places we said we would.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

[Mickey almost writes that it might mean the fellow's gone home, but, uh. May not be the best to bring that up.]

Maybe he got lost? A lot this territory's changed!

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[shenevermisses]

[She'll come to that realization on her own before long.]

Or he's avoiding me. People get in moods, especially around here.

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[seleniahymn]

I haven't seen or heard of strange behavior, but there is a limit to what I am able to do.

It could be that he is adjusting to his current circumstances.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Seems like a strange way to adjust.

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[seleniahymn]

I don't know him personally, so I'll have to take your word for him. Are you the only one he has acted this way to?

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[ablankpage]

Not at this place, but, where I am from, such a thing can occur -- the weakness, at least -- when traveling between worlds. It's usually accompanied by confusion and nose bleeds, however.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

[So Mickey, Riku, and Ventus aren't the only world travelers, huh? He'll have to note this away for later.]

He does seem pretty confused, but there's no nosebleeds. So you think it's just a toll on the mind and body?

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[ablankpage]

Where I'm from, it's caused by cognitive dissonance. The mind conflicts against itself. The degree of hemorrhaging varies greatly from person to person.

I suffered it myself before this [a pause] change in our situation. When there seemed to be fluctuations in our surroundings.

[The time shifts. But, as they're supposed to be discreet about that, he'll let the other fill in the gaps.]

It's very possible that his mind is reacting in a similar way or that the uniqueness of this situation has brought on its own change of some kind.

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[padme_amidala]

I haven't noticed that. Perhaps it's only him? ( Which is worrisome and she feels bad for Mytho and his friends. ) Is there anything I can do for you, Mickey?

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Just keep yourself safe, that's all I want out of anyone. Whatever's going on with Mytho, I'm sure 'll figure it out one way or another.

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[risingwinds]

Have you tried talking to him about it, Mickey? Maybe if you told him that you're worried, he'd ease up a little.

It's not fair when friends try pushing each other around...

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I've told him, but he doesn't seem to think there's anything really wrong with him.

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[risingwinds]

Man, that's tough.

What's he do if you don't listen to him? You could always try and put your foot down if ya have to.

[stilldontgotit]

Haven't seen anything like that just yet. You sure it's not just a shift, Mickey?

Either way, I'd be careful. It's good that you're supporting your friend, but just don't let it get too far.

[He says this because he know Mickey's a sweetheart, and he'd rather not have his friend manipulated.]

[takesyoubytheheart]

I don't think so. I can't say for sure what's going on, but I'm help him out, no matter what.

You know me, I don't give up on guys too easily.

[stilldontgotit]

Something tells me he'll appreciate it once he comes to his senses. Maybe he already does.

But let me know if you need a hand. If things get rough, I don't mind being backup.