her_mouse_jesty | 10 (Wild Waves)

Thank you to everyone who helped me out during that dreadful fog, and I hope everyone has recovered from it. I think it was rather wonderful how so many of us helped each other out, to defeat our fears. The power of light and friendship is very strong here, and as long as have each other in our hearts, we will keep moving forward. It really is so good to know how deeply all of us care for each other.

... If anything, really, this whole time made me realize... how much stronger I need to be.

[There's an odd little pause at that, and her face saddens. But, trying to quell her own fears, she shakes her head, happily addressing everyone again.]

But, enough of that. Instead... well, it's not like the good Professor's puzzles, but it's so lovely to think of. Think of something, or someone, you love very much. Your friends, your family, your Pokemon, this world... anything or anyone at all. Something that is beautiful to you. Now... do you love them because they're beautiful? Or are they beautiful, because you love them?

((OOC: if anyone gets that musical reference, I will give you hugs. ~~I was this close to having her sing You'll Be In My Heart.~~))

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He's great, isn't he?

... Mm, that's true. But I think, no matter what, if you love something, it's definitely cherished in your eyes.

He really is.

Of course... I really find it magical, what belief and love can do to our eyes. It's almost as if a magic spell is cast upon us.

In this case, I think it helped break the spell that was on a lot of us.

That's very true. I know I couldn't have escaped on my own... It was only thanks to kind hearts that I could see the truth.

[ sadly, Rise got... Officer Jenny, but good enough. ]

I'm sorry... I tried to get to as many people as I could, but Kanji was really upset, and...

What? Oh, don't be silly, don't apologize! You had your own dilemmas! I was trying to help out others as well, but I know I couldn't get to everyone. Please don't have any guilt.

It's just-- I never really realized how deeply so many people were hurting.

...

People have their reasons for hiding their pain. Sometimes, it is for the best.

[she looks away, a mix of shame and self preservation.]

[ Rise considers it, then nods. ]

Yeah. But the pain's still there. And if you keep trying to suppress it, it could destroy you someday.

[ oh the joys of being from a game EXACTLY ABOUT THAT. ]

...

There is always that possibility... but we may not have a choice of hiding it. But... mmm... yes, you're still right. It is... healthy, to at least talk about it, once in a while.

[though she seems reluctant to, by way of tugging on her hair a bit.]

...? Minnie?

...

[Seems to realize how she's coming off, giving a nervous laugh and letting go of her hair.]

Oh, don't mind me, I'm just... being silly.

[... m-minnie didn't you just say it was healthy to talk about it]

... I'm a pretty good listener, you know.

You've been burdened plenty all ready by this entire ordeal, there's no need to add onto it right away.

Honestly, it's not a burden. I wasn't able to help you before, so I'd like to do what I can now.

...

[clear hesitation, but she relents, at least a little.]

I worry for my husband.

[... and right now that's as far as she'll go.]

Eh? Mickey?

[ there is something wrong when even Disney characters have deep-rooted issues. ]

... He left our world years ago, to save it, and other worlds. I have not seen him in years.

Y-years?? You mean, he's-- he can't even visit? I-- guess I don't know anything about how that kind of world traveling works, but--!

He had to give up all of his freedoms, to ensure ours. He had finally returned... about the same time this world took me away.

No way! But that's totally unfair, Minnie!!

It may be, but that is what has happened, and for now, there is nothing that can be done about it.

... You'll see him again. There's always the chance he'll come here, right?

That may be... but it would best for him to stay home. He is King, and I am Queen, one of us must rule and protect the kingdom in the other's absence.