(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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[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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[shiningbinds]

Even the kindest of people can lose their way. [He knows that from experience.] Keep an eye on him. His state could worsen if not monitored.

[He knows that from experience too, and the guilt will forever weigh on him.]

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I'm keepin' him by my side. I promised him I'd take care of him.

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[shiningbinds]

Good. Keeping your promise is the best thing you can do for him right now. He's lucky to have someone like you watching over him.

As for others acting strangely, I'll keep an eye out.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

Thanks. I appreciate any help I can get. Last thing we need is more trouble brewing.

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[shiningbinds]

I cannot agree more. With our current mission, it would be unwise to allow more trouble to rise up.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

And right now, it doesn't look like there's any end in sight for this 'mission'. I don't trust it.

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[shiningbinds]

A wise decision. I cannot say that I trust it very much myself.

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I've had bad experiences with this kind of 'travel'.

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[shiningbinds]

So this is not the first time you've done something of this sort?

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I've never done it, but I know someone who has, and he used it for selfish reasons. It ruined a lot of lives.

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[shiningbinds]

I see.

[Mickey's words resonate with Kratos in a rather painful way. He's no stranger to knowing someone who misused power and ruining countless lives for a selfish wish. And if Kratos hadn't just watched his friend fall further and further into madness, how much of that could have been prevented?]

There are always those who will attempt to do such, aren't there?

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[takesyoubytheheart]

I just hope this isn't one of those times.