[CH. 001] [Audio]

[since1928]

[There's a high-pitched yelp.

It sounds sort of strangled, or maybe it even sounds like someone getting squished under a heavy weight. Whatever has happened doesn't take too long to recover from, however, as the high-pitched voice rouses from that former dazed state.]

...Oh boy. Anybody got the license plate of that train??

[He tries to laugh, letting it peter off into a mild groan.

Somewhere behind him, there's the sound of a muffled, fat bark.]

Comments

[since1928]

No need t'be formal with me! Mickey's just fine.

An' it looks like I got some catchin' up to do, haha! Shouldn't be too hard, though...

[He eyes the Meow Wow that practically vibrates with excitement.]

[since1928]

Yeah! Same here!

Gosh, how rude of me. How've you been doin'?

[wavesinherheart]

I've been doing well. And you?

[If it's this or the darkness, she'll take dreams any day, especially if it means seeing people she knows again.]

[since1928]

[Gosh, if only he knew more about that. Like he hasn't been trying to go into the dark of late.]

It's been swell so far. Nothing bad has happened, haha.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

Huh, I see. So you're the apprentice he's mentioned a few times.

Although I am guessing now you've achieved master status?

[colorbymemory]

[Namine nods in acknowledgement of that. It might take some getting used to, but if it's Mickey he wants to be called, Mickey he shall be.]

Sometimes it depends on the Spirit. A few times I've thought of something quickly, but others...

[wavesinherheart]

I'm glad to hear it.

[since1928]

H-he mentioned me?? Oh, haha. Hah. Welp. Guess that can't be helped...

Yup! But at first, I thought the tests were suppose t'determine who gets to be a master.

[since1928]

Names are important, but we don't hafta worry 'bout it right now. I'm sure it'll come up sometime!

[since1928]

[He giggles softly, pausing for a bit.]

...Hey! Whenever you have the time, we should meet up somewhere.

[colorbymemory]

Yes, and I'm sure your Spirit will like whatever you choose.

Is there anything I can help you with?

[since1928]

I think you helped me a lot today, Namine! And I'm grateful for that. Now I don't have any other pressin' matters on hand, but if they come up, I'll be sure to ask.

[wavesinherheart]

Ah, I'm not doing anything right now. If you wanted to meet somewhere, I mean.

[colorbymemory]

[Nami beams at the thanks and compliment.]

I'm glad I could help. If you need anything later, you can use the communicator again, or come to the tea shop in the Fourth District.

[since1928]

Oh! Ya don't mind?

[since1928]

Oh boy! I might hafta drop by the tea shop sometime! Sounds like a nice place.

[colorbymemory]

We try to make sure it is. I hope you can come soon.

[hiptobe_eraqus]

Once or twice, yes. Always with very...interesting stories about you.

They do, depending on the Master that administers them. I am sure Yen Sid was a fair teacher.

[since1928]

Yeah! I'll see ya real soon!

[since1928]

[Does he feel sheepish?? Why, yes, he does. But that makes a lot more sense now, concerning teachings and all.]

Oh, he is! And I'm grateful he accepted me as a student in the first place.

[wavesinherheart]

Of course not.

[since1928]

Then...where d'ya wanna meet?

[wavesinherheart]

It's not hard to get anywhere, at the moment.

[A pause.]

I could come to where you are?

[since1928]

Haha, that's fine, too! I'm in the Third District, by the fountain.

[wavesinherheart]

I'll be right there, then.

[And true to her word, there's a slight pause and then the low hum of a Keylade Glider as she heads out to the Third District. There's hardly any sense in waiting after all, and that way she won't have to worry about running into any Nightmares along the way.]