❂ three | audio

[gazingup]

Yvaine? Yvaine?

....

YVAINE.

[ that last yell sent birds flying from their tress, if the sudden rush of chittering was any hint. yes, he's still in the forest after three weeks. ]

Where did you run off to? Honestly, this place is dangerous. You- You could get yourself hurt, and then I'd-

[ paaause, wait! here comes the light bulb, and he takes the communicator out of his pocket, snapping it on...only to realize it was already on in the first place. ]

...Blasted thing. There's no sense to how it works, turning off and on like its got a mind of its own. Probably does have a mind of its own, if you ask me.

Anyways, what was I, oh-

Hello, City? Everyone? I was wondering- I was wondering if any of you have seen a woman wandering around? Blonde hair, silver dress, insufferable temperament. Yells and complains quite a lot, so I'm sure it's not hard to miss her.

[ crickets chirp, and yes those are actual crickets. ]

I've got to find her. She's a star, you see- I'm sure this is the first time she's touched ground in ... in centuries, and she could easily get hurt running off by herself. So if any of you see her, would you please direct her to me? Or rather, actually- Would you tell me where she is?

My thanks for your assistance.

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voice; /throws a mouse at you

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, while quite a number of ladies in this area can be recognized by that same temperament making finding her quite difficult, I regret to say I have not seen her.

Her and I have not met but only spoken through this thing, so forgive me for asking, but is she really a star or has she lost her mind when she told me so?

voice / you are a portent to his fate weep 1/2

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Then this City must attract a specific breed of women. [ he'd laugh if he wasn't so irritated]

Yes, she is an actual star. Not rock or stardust, but flesh and bone. Don't ask me how though. When did- When did you speak with her, Mouse?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

...You're a talking mouse.

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[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

Not all of them are so... unladylike. Just a few. A few too many.

A few days ago? I do not remember exactly.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

[In a deadpan voice, dripping with sarcasm you can feel. Can you feel it, Tristan?]

Really? I was unaware of that. Is there anything else I should know about myself?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

A few days ago? Not yesterday or today? You're sure?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[ Through every pore of his body. The fact of the matter still hits his brain like a brick wall. ]

But mice don't talk, never mind think like humans! Their brains are too small.

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[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

[No, Reep did not disconnect the line. He's over here seething at the fact Tristan just told him his brain is the same size as Pattertwig's. That's an insult on equal standing with calling Aslan a mere kitty.]

voice;

[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

A... star. And not the famous kind.

voice 1/2

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

A star like the ones in the sky.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

...

Supposedly she's a good demon. Need to remember that ... even if it doesn't make sense.

voice;

[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

I thought those were made up of gas and... stuff. Not people.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

If that is what you believe, then draw your blade and meet me at the wood's edge. I will show you that it is not I who is small-minded, you imbecile.

voice

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

And I thought demons were all evil.

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[ . . . ]

I have to admit, you're awfully adorable, Mouse. However, I've got to find Yvaine before she runs into trouble. We can play together later.

voice

[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you came to your senses.

voice

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I can't ... I can't say it makes sense, this place or the people here, but I'm trying to keep an open mind.

And you seem nice enough.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

Adorable? Did you think I became the Chieftain of the Talking Mouse Squad by being adorable? I didn't not take down full armies of Telmarines by playing. I was not playing when I laid King Caspian flat on his back.

And you will address me as Sir Reepicheep and nothing less, fool.

voice 1/2

[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

That's not an adjective I get a lot.

voice

[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

But if you can have stars that walk and talk, then I can be part demon and also not evil.

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[laughing]

Would you- Would you look at this! I've got to show Yvaine when I find her-- this adorable little warrior mouse.

[ more laughter ]

What sort of armies were those? Houseflies, gnats, and cockroaches? And as nice a bluff as that is, it's physically impossible for a mouse to knock down a full grown human. Unless we're talking about a swarm of mice.

/drive by

[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Believe him. He is one of the best knights in my service and he will not play games with you.

voice 1/2

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Well. After spending three weeks with Yvaine, I can say you're definitely nice. Nicer at least.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Is demon the really the right word for you then?

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[silence. then a snort. then laughter.]