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[souris_keteer]

[ It takes Mickey several attempts to get this right - this technology is WAY more than what he's used to. First the video keeps cutting out, then it's upside-down, but finally... the image stays! Relieved, Mickey waves a friendly hello from his room - to his right is a panting pup, and on his hat is his familiar, a brown sprite-like thing with tattered clothes. ]

Gosh, you think I got it right this time? I sure hope so... well, guess there's only one way t'find out!

[ Clears throat! ]

Hiya, folks! My name is Mickey Mouse! These are my pals, Pluto -

[ "Rowf!" Pluto happily barks. ]

And... uh, well... they told me this lil guy is my "familiar", not really sure what it all means, so I'm not sure what to call him. I thought about "Pluto Junior" -

[ Said familiar pinches Mickey's ear, hard, and Mickey visibly winces. ]

But, uh, as you can see, he... doesn't really like it all that much, so I guess if you have any suggestions when it comes to names... Oh, right! I almost forgot why I was usin' this thing in the first place!

See, back in my world, I'm a musketeer - guess it's what you'd call a "knight" here! And I still haven't really gotten a hang of this magic stuff... but I figured I should keep up my swordplay while I'm here, so I don't get rusty! Magic's useful and all, but the more ways you can help out the better, right?

So I was wonderin' if there's anyone out here who would be willin' to help with that - training with swords every so often! Thanks a million!

And see ya real soon!

Comments

[souris_keteer]

You've been here a whole month, huh? I've only been here a few days.

[ A whole month away from what he knows... gosh, he's never even spent a whole day away from his friends before. ]

[kiss_it_better]

What is a whole month when time is frozen everywhere else?

[His tone reveals no bitterness. It sounds like he's simply accepted this fact.]

Still, it's not too bad in this place. There's a lot of interesting people to meet, and most of the ones I've met are friendly enough.

[souris_keteer]

Well, the thing is... I'm just not used to being "alone". Ever since I was a kid, Donald and Goofy, my best friends, have always been by my side.

[kiss_it_better]

[Ah.]

I doubt you will be alone for long. I imagine you will make friends easily here. They won't replace your friends from home, but you will find good company in this place.

[souris_keteer]

[ No big surprise that Mickey is already smiling again. ]

Aw, there really are a lot of nice people here! Like yourself!

[kiss_it_better]

That's kind of you to say.

Do you know what sort of magic you have yet?

[souris_keteer]

They told me it's elemental. I'm not really sure about it... but if it all does work out, it would be nice to be able to do more, so I can help more!

[kiss_it_better]

There are teachers available if you want to learn. Elemental magic does seem like it would be useful if mastered.

[souris_keteer]

Aw, gee, I wouldn't wanna be a bother. I'm sure they've got a lot of work cut out for them already, what with how many of us are here.

[kiss_it_better]

I doubt they'd consider it a bother. This place will pay people to study full time. If anything, it seems they appreciate when people are proactive about learning.