Neither fat nor skinny, She&#39;s the horse&#39;s whinny

[Blink. Another blink. And then...

she actually chuckles a little.]

Oh my, I'm so sorry if I've made you so nervous, dear.

Yes, I know about the Organization, and what it has done. But I know not everyone who was a part of that group was filled with only darkness. I've made friends from the darkness before... Roxas, Xion, and even those I used to be afraid of, I think of as trustworthy companions. In this world, where you can step back and think... miracles can happen.

I'm not afraid, Demyx. It's nice to meet you.

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...

[A long, relieved sigh.]

Thank you, Your Grace. It...it really helps to hear that from someone as important as you.

[Because, really. When the woman who is basically the Queen of Light tells you 'we cool, man' how much better can it get? Demyx eventually musters up that shy smile again and reaches up to scratch his head sheepishly.]

If only more people had that kind of thinking, maybe it would be a little different in the worlds. Not all of us want to cause trouble...Many of us just honestly wanted to find our hearts and be whole again...

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Well, I will have you know that since you're my friend now, you don't need to call me by any fancy titles. Just Minnie will do.

[She keeps the smile on, nodding slowly.]

I admit, I used to be afraid of all of you... and because of that, I treated Roxas terribly. But since then, I've learned so much about what it means to have darkness and light, the real meaning behind emotions and hearts. So I know I can trust you.

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I...Thank you, Minnie. Thank you.

[Excuse him, he's more than a little new to this. There's a little water streaming down his eyes about now, so let his just really quickly reach up to rub it away. Because, really, who wants to see a crying formerly-nonhuman?]

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[awwwwwww. the power of disney.]

You're welcome, Demyx. Please know that you can call me up for anything.

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I'll...I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, it'll help to have someone I can talk with that understands things as you apparently do.

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I've been here for a few years, so I've had plenty of time to learn!

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Have you ever raised a Zorua, Minnie?

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No, but I believe my friend Danny Fenton does.

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...Danny Fenton? Some people talked to me very briefly before I asked for one from the Center, I might have met that person when I asked around about them.

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[LOOKING EAGER. YES PLEASE.]

Do you have others?

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He's a nice boy with black hair, and I'm sure he'd be happy to help you out. He even helped me out with a play!

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I'll have to find him, then. The little guy I have likes to pretend to be human, so I want to find some way to make it easier for him.

I have a psychic type that can use telepathy, so I guess I'm able to talk to them...or, I have a translator at least. That's how I know this one likes to play pretend so much.

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I'll always have one ready for you, Namine!

Let me see, let me see... have I told you the story of Beauty and the Beast?

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They really are good at disguises! And I have a psychic type, but he likes to play pranks more than helping out. Sometimes it really is like raising a child, heehee.

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No, I haven't heard it yet.

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Once upon a time, there was an arrogant and handsome prince of a kingdom. He was selfish and vain, only believing in outer beauty. One day, an ugly old woman came to his castle door, asking for shelter from the harsh winter cold. She had no money, but offered a beautiful rose as pay. The prince was disgusted by her ugliness, and turned her away. But then the woman turned into a beautiful sorceress, and said that the prince would pay for having such an ugly heart.

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He's a Ralts...And apparently they're all very nice pokemon. I call him Alto, and he's my starter. The two of us have gotten quite close...it really threw me for a loop when he first decided to talk to me, though!

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... so she was testing him...

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What a pretty name! I'm so happy that you're working well together. My first was a water type, Marril, named Mickey. He's evolved since then, into an Azumarril, and he's still as loyal and cut as ever.

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She turned him into a hideous, monstrous beast, and turned all of his servants into living furniture. She said the only way for them to return to normal was if the Beast fell in love and was loved in return. But she then enchanted the rose, and told him that if he couldn't find someone to love him by the time the last petal fell, they would remain this way forever. The prince, now a beast, went into despair... for who could ever love a beast?

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Aww... Her father probably missed her a lot, too...

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... why change his servants into furniture too though?

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Her father was trying to rally up the villagers to rescue Belle, but his story was so insane, no one would believe him. trouble was brewing back in the village. Gaston was still angry that Belle had rejected him, so he devised a wicked plan, in that he would send the father to an insane asylum, in order to draw Belle out. No one dared to stop Gaston, for who could imagine such a handsome man to have such an evil heart?

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