13. [Audio]

[brodakota]

[North's voice comes over the network, sounding rather panicked. Surprisingly so, especially to people who know him for his quiet, patient demeanor.]

Is anyone else in Ponyville right now? 

If you are, have you seen Theta? 

It's really important that I find him, and I think it's getting dark.

[That's new...and all the more worrisome.]

Comments

[audio]

[brodakota]

No, he came with me. I think Tank lost track of him as well. There were a lot of nightmares.

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[juniorganymedian]

In that case, sir, I shall pray that God is not so impersonal as Spinoza declared Him, and that your comrade is returned to you safe and whole. I see a contingent of more veteran individuals have offered their aid in the search. I would offer mine if you require the addition, though.

[audio]

[brodakota]

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

I'll let you know, but I think we're alright for now. Hopefully he won't be too hard to find.

[audio]

[juniorganymedian]

It is no trouble, sir.

I hope I am able to provide greater assistance in future endeavors; though, I should hope your companion will not go missing a second time. One might suspect supernatural forces would then have to collude to make it a third to fulfill the adage that luck should come in threes.

[Look, he's making a joke to try to brace you, North. Surely such humor is bracing.]

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[brodakota]

[If North was in a better mood, he might have gotten the joke.]

Well, this is the first time he's gone missing...so I hope it doesn't happen again.

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[juniorganymedian]

Presumably, a request not to stray from your side in the thick of battle would limit the likelihood of future occurrences, sir. I do not wish to keep you, though.

Good luck and Godspeed.

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[brodakota]

Yeah, I'm gonna make that clear.

Thanks, really.