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the barn dance (4-video)

[The Video shakes as he speaks - that's because he's running as he's speaking, not wanting to waste a second of searching.]

Has anyone seen Minnie? She wasn't with me when I woke up this mornin'! It ain't like her ta do that!

[Hopping from rooftops, swinging from coral, invading every door... There's one possible option about why she's gone, but he's clearly in a bit of denial about it.]

If anyone sees a mouse with a crown in a pretty dress, with big ears and a thin tail, lemme know! What's she thinkin', goin' out without tellin' me... she's got no right ta make me worry!

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...another one lost.

We don't know that yet! Not every place has been searched!

I was told that if one were to... disappear, they were gone for good.

Just cause I haven't found her yet, doesn't mean she's gone.

And how do you know this for sure?

Cause I haven't searched everywhere!

[welcome to love logic.]

Do you really believe that would do any good?

Yeah! If ya haven't tried everythin' ya can, how can ya be sure about the answer?

With proper time and consideration. Not to mention common sense.

I just wouldn't want to see you chase after something that most likely isn't there. Desperation is... a vile thing.

I'm not one ta give up until I've every last option, especially when it comes ta someone I care about. I don't care how it makes me look. The only thing that matters is doin' everythin' in my power ta see my loved ones all right.

...how much would you be willing to risk to see them safe?

Everything and anything.

[Not a blink of hesitation, which can be taken as a good or bad thing.]

[Ohhhh boy, that hits a little too close to home.]

Without even knowing for certain it would even work? It can be... dangerous, for you and others.

My friends understand, and I'm always willin' ta risk myself for them.

I know. ...I know.

Just... don't overdo it. There are limits to the risks you can take.

[That does seem to relax him a little, and he gives a kind smile.]

Thanks. Nice ta hear it once in a while.

I know it seems odd, a complete stranger offering this kind of advice. You'll have to forgive me for being so... brash.

Naw, hearin' kindness and concern is always welcome. Helpin' others always comes before helpin' yerself.

...

[He's quiet for awhile, then the smallest of smiles spreads over the old General's face. He remembered that kind of innocence - Kaden was infamous for it - and... well, there wasn't much of that in the worlds nowadays.]

You really do care about her, I see. Though you still need to take care of yourself and others, in the process. You're no good to her if you fall ill.

[His tone is soft, and the Lombax looks down a moment.]

General Alister Azimuth. I offer my services if need be.

... All I need is ta hear if she's okay. If ya see her, just lemme know.

... Mickey Mouse. Nice ta meetcha, Alister.

...you don't even need to ask me. The second she makes an appearance again, you'll be the first I contact.

I... would like to ask a favour in return, however. I mean, if I could come back to life, I'm sure others can as well.

[He raises an eyebrow at that... interesting choice of wording.]

Yeah? What is it?

I want you to let me know if you come across anyone named Kaden.

Kaden... Haven't heard it yet, but when I do, I'll be callin' ya up. I promise.

It's the most I can ask for. Thank you, Mickey.

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