star_kingdom | Where am I?

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Ah-haa!

[The screen flashes to life much to the surprise of the tiny mouse holding the device. As she recoils she throws the object away from her body. The jettisoned piece of technology tumbles through the air, eventually coming to a sudden jostling stop on the pavement just in time to capture video of the mouse disappearing around the corner of a building.
A moment later she timidly peeks back around but the thing doesn‘t seem to be following her…
Taking small little hops forward while carefully sniffing the air for danger the little brown mouse cautiously makes her way back to where the object has come to a rest. ]

ah… Hello… [A pause as she attempts to compose herself a little. ] I’m Mrs. Brisby.

[Her voice gains a touch of confidence but still remains soft as she becomes more accustomed to speaking to this odd glowing stone. ]
I seem to have lost my way. I need to get back to my home… its near the big stone in the garden.
Please, could some one tell me how to get back there?

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[blinks, is not sure what to make of you, but sdfiosj you are adorable]

Hello, Mrs. Brisby, my name is Rapunzel. Um...the garden, where, exactly? I can't say I've seen anything garden-like here in Traverse Town.

[Another human who can understand her! ]

The garden is a field on the Fitzgibbons' farm. It can’t be too far away from here. I was just there a little while ago…

[A pause for some fidgeting. She doesn’t want to be rude but she feels the need to ask. ]

Can all humans here understand mice?

[oh dear, sad faces for Mrs. Brisby]

Mrs. Brisby I... I'm afraid your home is very, very far from here.

This place is called Traverse Town, it's where the people who have survived their worlds being swallowed by darkness ends up. If you're here, Mrs. Brisby, then it means your world is gone right now.

[hurriedly]

But, we can get your world back, so please don't lose hope!

[pauses and considers]

I... don't think any mice talked back home...but King Mickey is a mouse, and we can understand him, so maybe it has something to do with this place?

That is what the other person said… but the children!

[Mrs. Brisby tries to reign in this sorrowful feeling before she cries. The hope of Rapunzel’s next sentence is more than enough help for this. ]

There is a way to get the world back? What is it?

Maybe… it is some kind of magic?

[It seemed odd, but magic did exist She had seen magic work first hand. ]

The children are alright, I'm sure. In fact, there's a good chance they could still show up here! I've been here for weeks, and one of my friends just showed up.

[don't cry Mrs. Brisby! Rapunzel will be forced to go find you and snuggle you :x]

I'm...not sure yet, honestly. But there are some very powerful and very brave people who are working on that problem, right now. We'll get you back to your children as soon as possible, I promise.

[and she means that, too. She understands the love of a family.]

[Right now she is able to prevent more than a small sniffle from escaping, but she might have to have a good cry over this later once everything settles in more.

Aww, snuggles! That is a cute idea.]

I’m glad you were able to find your friend.

[Really! It’s tough to be without loved ones around!]

Maybe… if my family has also arrived here, please, would you tell me if you find any of them? They will probably be looking for me too.

[you are so strong, for such a tiny thing, rapunzel might love you a little, already]

[reassuring smile]

Absolutely, I'll be keeping a special watch out for them.

What about you thought? Traverse Town isn't too terrifyingly large for a person but... you're so tiny. Do you need any help getting around?

Thank you.

[It was big and yes, scary, here at ‘Traverse Town’. Not to mention the shock of a country mouse suddenly finding herself in the middle of a big city. ]

I have never been to a place like this before. Maybe you could help. I need to find a safe place for the night. I’m afraid… [Small nervous laugh. ] …that I wouldn’t even know where to look for one here.

[well yes...it probably is kind of big for poor little Mrs. Brisby, but Rapunzel was trying to be optimistic?]

[is talking while she moves, keeping one eye on the street in case she passes you up, and one eye on the communicator]

I'll bring you back to the hotel with me, you can stay in my room until we figure something out. It's not like you take up a whole lot of room or anything, and it'll almost be like having Pascal back. He's a chameleon, he's been my best friend for years. I wish he were here, maybe you could ride him, or something...[yes, she is babbling, because she feels so awful for itty bitty you]

[she stops, staring down the street and checking the communicator one more time and...yup, sure enough this should be it. she approaches carefully, keeping an eye out for Mrs. Brisby and upon locating her, drops to her knees a few feet away and offers a tentative smile]

Hello, Mrs. Brisby.

[Pascal… chameleon… ride him? She isn’t really sure what a chameleon is. Some kind of animal presumably…

Even knowing the girl she had been speaking to was human Mrs. Brisby does squirm a little when Rapunzel lands in front of her just because she was used to running away from humans instead of conversing with them. But she haltingly scurries forward to get closer to her new friend. ]

Hello. Are you sure it will be alright if I stay with you? [Shyly glancing down at the ground. ] I wouldn’t want to put you to any trouble.

I wouldn't have it any other way. Besides, I'd feel awful leaving you to wander on your own. My room is more than large enough to accommodate both of us and I promise, you'll be safe with me.

[she holds her hand open, palm up, on the ground and flashes an encouraging smile. As strange as all this has been for her she couldn't imagine being in poor Mrs. Brisby's place and makes a promise to do everything she can to see the little mouse is safe and happy]

[Looks at the friendly smiling girl and then at the offered hand. Ah… well, why not? ]

This has to be safer than traveling by crow.

[So said with a gentle laugh on the end as she climbed into the offered hand. Jeremy had flown far too high, too fast, and the midair stunts… terrifying! She didn‘t expect anything like that from Rapunzel. She was much more moderate. ]

Thank you.

[stands very carefully and very slowly, she cups her other hand around the one Mrs. Brisby is resting in and carries the little mouse close to her chest, so if something happens, she can make a happy pocket and protect her]

It's no problem, we're all in this together, and if we don't help each other, who else will, right?

[Even if the hand cupping is down with careful slow precision Mrs. Brisby still ducks a bit, reflexively. But, since this was a protective move it is alright. ]

I agree. [Added with a bit of a halting tone. ] And… if there is anything I can ever do for you…

[What could a small mouse do for a human? There had to be something. ]

Please, feel free to ask.

[beams at you as she nudges the hotel door open]

Absolutely!

[flicks on a light]

And welcome to your home away from home!

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