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[spiritofguardia]

[The video feed shows that Cyrus has come to Traverse Town and looks as he normally would. However, there is a key difference, his expression doesn't hold the smile he almost always wore; instead he looks very down-heartened.]

I'm afraid Glenn....well, Frog, is no longer in our midst. I have searched and tried to contact him...but seeing as I went to bed knowing he was nearby and awoke with him missing, I can only assume...

[His words die and he runs a hand through blonde hair that looks as if it's seen this treatment more than once recently, then sighs.]

I just thought I should alert any friends he may have met here.

[Click.]

Comments

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

...Frog? What's happened to him?

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

I suppose whatever happens to people who leave this place. It's funny...I almost wish I believed he was kidnapped like I had been, but there's no sign of that.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

They say those who vanish fall back into the darkness. But I find it hard to believe that one like Frog would...

This darkness must be more potent than we've ever imagined.

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

Is there...nothing I can do, then?

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

As much as I wish otherwise, there is nothing anyone can do...

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

I was afraid that's what you would say; if it were that easy, friends leaving wouldn't be such a big deal.

Saleh...I know we agreed to go to Agrabah together, but would you like to travel to the other worlds with me as well? If you're interested.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

I'm sorry I cannot bear better news.

Of course I will travel with you. We are friends now...right?

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[spiritofguardia]

It is not your fault.

I..had hoped as much, yes. If you don't mind having an old knight for a travel companion.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

No...I don't mind at all. In fact, you remind me of a friend from my world, one of the most renowned mercenaries in the land.

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

I am honored.

Did you have a time when you would like to start our journey? I'm afraid I have found my schedule significantly loosened, recently.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

I don't have a preference. Whenever is convenient for you.

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

Then, perhaps, sooner rather than later? I must admit, I am a little eager.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

Very well. I am ready when you are. Just contact me anytime.

[Video]

[aangin_loose]

I'm sorry. My friend just vanished, too.

Are you okay, mister?

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[spiritofguardia]

I'm sorry to hear that.

Yes...at least, I imagine I will be.

[Video]

[aangin_loose]

We'll all work even harder to find a way to stop the darkness, and then all of our friends will be safe. And even the ones we're not friends with yet.

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

Your optimism is greatly appreciated, thank you.

[Video]

[false_oracle]

So your little boyfriend vanished, hm?

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

I have no interest in your opinions Magus.

[Video]

[false_oracle]

What opinion? Can one not show... concern? [And there's a smirk.]

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

Not when it is, clearly, false. [All of the glaring. Just for you.]

[Video]

[false_oracle]

A point.

At least you can be certain I didn't kill him.

[Smiiiirk.]

Well... not that you could know, anyway. Being dead. And from the past.

[Video]

[spiritofguardia]

[Cold tone is cold.]

I am certain any conflict between you and he never would have ended with his death; he is stronger than that.

[styx_and_stones]

So the slimy green amphibian disappeared? What a shame. I will miss having the little guy around, croaking... eating flies... what will we ever do with out him?

[Hades is all torn up about this. ]

[spiritofguardia]

[Yes. He can definitely tell.]

Hades. Your false sympathy has no place here.

[styx_and_stones]

What false sympathy? I really will miss him... I still owe that slimy little pipsqueak a little debt for causing me so much trouble.

But, I guess I will have to settle for the heartless ripping him apart instead.

[mountain_sage]

[Hey, Hades, remember this guy?]

Hades. Was kidnapping Cyrus not enough to satisfy your vengeance?

[styx_and_stones]

Since he got away... NO!

[The 'no' is punctuated with a burst of angry flames, just for effect. ]

I don't think that was really enough punishment for cheating me out of our deal.

[mountain_sage]

[The "effect" doesn't affect him at all.]

Leave him be. I'm sure he had his reasons.

[styx_and_stones]

Its not like I am going to go chasing that slimy amphibian into the darkness... He will get what is coming to him in there anyway.

[mountain_sage]

Fair enough. But Frog is not so weak as to be defeated by darkness that easily.

[styx_and_stones]

No? He seemed to give up and disappear into it pretty easily, but hey, you don't want to believe your friend is a weak pathetic coward, I can understand that. It can't be fun finding out the guy you placed so much faith in abandoned you.

[mountain_sage]

That's what you wish to believe. But you've already proven that your word cannot be trusted.

[styx_and_stones]

Everything I said I would do, I did... unlike some one else I could name...

[mountain_sage]

I highly doubt that your deeds are worth your boasting.

[styx_and_stones]

Such hostility...

And that was only a little game. If I had wanted to do any real damage none of you would have been able to make it out of the Underworld, well, not alive anyway.

[mountain_sage]

I would strongly recommend finding a new hobby to indulge yourself in, Hades.

[styx_and_stones]

Yeah, you have a point... I have been too quiet lately. Next scheme, has your name on it.

[And the connection ends here, just so you can simmer on that dreadful thought for a while. ]

[spiritofguardia]

Say what you will, I have faith he will return. He is stronger than you give him credit for. Though I am not surprised you think that, considering who it is I am speaking with.

[styx_and_stones]

When he doesn't, maybe then you will see how misplaced that faith of yours really is.

[ video ]

[strongest]

Frog-thing gone??

[ video ]

[spiritofguardia]

I'm afraid so. He's nowhere to be found.