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[mousey_queen]

[It's been sometime since an anthropomorphic mouse has appeared on your screen, but today it's not the King. It might be a bit hard to tell, but this time around the poster is in a regal pink dress with a few moogles floating busily behind her placing books in their proper places and organizing papers on her desk.]Good evening everyone. My name is

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[keystorm]

[GAWK. Talk about blast from the past.

... Aqua has questions for you, she really does. But give her a minute, here. To... continue staring, occasionally opening her mouth as if to speak, but..]

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[mousey_queen]

Oh dear... [She clasp her hands over her mouth in surprise. The King had told her you three were back as well, but to see it was still a shock and a bit saddening.

Taking a moment to regain her composure, she lowers her hands, smiles and speaks in a calm but slightly sad tone.]

Hello there, Aqua.

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[keystorm]

[She's being greeted. That's... an easy place to start. Right?
Composure, Aqua. You must keep your composure.
She straightens up a little, wrangling her emotions internally. The fact that she hasn't aged a day -- not unlike herself -- isn't making it any easier!]

... Your Majesty.

[It's been over ten years. She's not sure if she can still just call you 'Minnie'. And... as much as she'd like to think that it is, the purpose of her response to the transmission is not to catch up on pleasantries.]

It's... truly a relief to see you again. I hate to cut to the chase like this, but...

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[keystorm]

[Her expression solidifies. She's back on track, bowing her head respectfully.]

Please... I humbly request an audience with the King. To say that the matter is urgent would be a grave understatement.

VOICE.

[mousey_queen]

[Oh my, this one sounds very angry and hurt. The knowledge alone hurts more than the woman's words.]

No, unfortunately it wont, but just as you are free to express your disapproval, I will express my sympathies and grief just as freely.

Be that as it may, I apologize to those it may anger, for that was not the intention of my words.

VOICE.

[mousey_queen]

And I assure, both are being done.

Live safely, prepare themselves for the dark times to come and educate themselves on their surroundings. Ignorance can be just as deadly as a Heartless.

The classes are optional of course, we are hardly going to force anyone to do anything they truly don't want to, but while the hotel is lovely, it's hardly a safe place for a lost child without a guardian.

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[darkened_earth]

[Huh?! School? Why are they--what--

... never mind. It was nice to see Minnie again. Time to ask a question.] Your Majesty? Do you know when a good time to speak to the King in person will be?

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[mousey_queen]

[Ah, one of the others. After her surprise with Aqua, she's a bit more prepared for Terra's message.]

There's no need for formalities Terra, "Minnie" will do just fine. Oh my, it's hard to say. Sometimes he can be gone for days, but he should be home later this week. He usually returns to the castle a nights. Perhaps around that time.

I'll let him know that you seek his council the next time he comes home.

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[darkened_earth]

Later this week... [Terra nods, frowning.] All right. Aqua, Ven and I will see what we can do for the other worlds while we wait.

[Get out there and see what can be done.]

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[executionerrose]

I suppose it only makes sense that if Mickey Mouse were here Minnie would also have to be…

[This is said with a certain fatalist air. ]

What do you expect those who choose not to sign up for either of these activities to do, nothing?

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[mousey_queen]

Yes, I suppose so... [Not really sure what he means by that, but it is true that where her king is she wont be far behind.]

Oh my, of course not. These are all optional and merely suggestions. You are free to do as you please and even make suggestions of your own if you wish.

[Oh dear, this seems to have caused more tension than intended.]

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[executionerrose]

[It is strange to be speaking to cartoon characters, even if Chloé was beginning to accept that this was even possible he does so with a touch of sarcasm. A defensive mechanism he often uses in difficult situations, making little jokes.

As for the rest, Chloé was cautious over who he joined forces with and who he allowed to find out about his real profession. ]

It is nice to know that these are only possible suggestions and not mandatory. As a simple florist I doubt there would be much I would be able to contribute anyway. Unless the castle is in dire need of some excellently styled bouquets?

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[mousey_queen]

A florist you say?

Hmm, well, if it's just work and not a fight you are looking for, do you have any skills with gardening? With the summer here I could always use a little help with my rose gardens. And I'm sure there is plenty in need of beautiful flowers on some of the worlds if you ever consider opening your own shop.

[She smiles calmly.]

[alwaysf_aithful]

[Please excuse the staring from Chris, he's used to a cartoon-version of Minnie.]

Excuse me. I know that was important but... Minnie Mouse?

[mousey_queen]

[She tilts her head in slight confusion. Then smiles.]

Yes?