Mickenzie: .....She probably doesn't remember me.

Emily: I do so! ;3; *huff*

Mickenzie: ;3;

Emily: Why wouldn't I?

Mickenzie: 'cause.... 'm not... memorable

Emily: Well, I haven't met another Mickenzie yet, so you are. So there~

Mickenzie: -smile- Maybe..

Emily: 'Sides, I don't forget friends. ^^

Mickenzie: -nods a bit and smiles- I... I'm glad we're friends.

Emily: Good! Because friends should be glad they're friends. 'Cause if they weren't glad they were friends, they wouldn't be friends at all, right? So then they . . . wouldn't be able to be glad they were friends in the first place 'cause they're not.

Mickenzie: .. -blink-

Emily: It made more sense in my head. o3o; It always does.

Mickenzie: -laughs softly and nods- I...suppose.

Emily: So how've you been, Mickey? Didja find a good home to go to?

Mickenzie: -shook his head- N-nope.

Emily: Aww, I'm sure there's one out there. ^^ You'll find a good human I'm sure. They're not all bad.

Mickenzie: I'm sure not.... But.. I kind.... of don't want more humans

Emily: You don't? *blinks* You sure? there's nothign wrong with wanting a good home.

Mickenzie: Yeah... I'm afraid of living with another one. ...What... if it happens again? I mean....

Emily: Heeeeey. *touches his shoulder* It was an accident, right? I bet you're beating yourself up tons about it still, but that's not going to help anyone.

Mickenzie: -puts his forehead against her shoulder, sighing softly- I... want to get strong. I want to protect someone... I really do...

Emily: Well, there ya go. That's a step in the right direction. I think. ^^ *pets him gently* I could ask Poppa if he'll train you. He's a really great warrior; I'll learn from him someday too. *Although . . . she didn't like thinking about disappointing him there*

Mickenzie: .... C-could I protect you? You.. you would be safe. Wouldn't have to fight..

Emily: Me? *blinks, then giggles a little* Aww, Mickey, you don't have to do that. I have to learn how to fight anyway. Even if I'm pretty sure I won't be good at it.

Mickenzie: W-we could learn together? -tail flicks at the possibility-

Emily: Why not, right? Poppa could teach both of us at the same time. Maybe I could get Miss Ella and Remmie to come too! Then we could all do it together and it'll be funner~

Mickenzie: You... like Remedy? Like.... LIKE him?

Emily: "LIKE him"? o3o *tilts her head a bit, confused* Well, he's my friend too, so of course I like him; just like I like you. *What a weird question!*

Mickenzie: Like.... Do you like... him as more than... a friend. -finished weakly-

Emily: *blinks again* Why would I? Oooooh, I getcha now! *laughs a little* Mickey, you're silly for not just saying it. Of course I do! And I can do it for you too if ya want.

Mickenzie: ....Y-you'd... have two... boyfriend? -blinked at that, head tilting to the side-

Emily: Boyfriends? *frowns slightly; okay, maybe they were on two different topics, so she decided to explain* I mean I like him as a friend /and/ as part of the family. So you can be too if ya want. S'just that you left to go find a home, so . . .

Mickenzie: T-two different topics.. -felt like an idiot and cleared his throat- Uhm...

Emily: o3o;; *hugs her tail idlly* I'm waaaay too young to think about boyfriends right now. Besides, I think Poppa doesn't want me dating till I'm older anyway. *Heck, Mickenzie was only about her age, if not younger. Why woudl he be thinking about that? Then again, Poppa /did/ like to shelter her*

Mickenzie: -nods a bit- I d-didn't mean... Uhm... Just.... -sighed a bit and flicked his tail, males did mature faster than females did, in that department, anyway-

Emily: So, um . . . Anyway! If Poppa decides to train you, maybe you'll wanna stay at Ongaku as a home?

Mickenzie: I c-could do that? Maybe... I want... to get a feel around for things before... I settle into a home, you know?

Emily: *nodsnods, tilting her hat back up before it feel off her head* Makes sense. Well you know you're always welcome here, right?

Mickenzie: -nods and grins a bit- I know. Thank you, Emily. I'm glad I have a friend like you. ..And Rem...

Emily: ^^ *Yay, awkwardness vanquished! Unhugs her tail* Same! And it's no problem, Mickey. Just say the world if you decide to stay here. And even if you don't, I'll go ask Poppa if he doesn't mind training all of us at once.

Mickenzie: -nods a big and smiles happily, opening his arms for a small hug- I will be back soon. 'cause I wanna play hide and seek and tag and just .....play with you! Maybe I can tug Rem over one day?

Emily: *gives a big smile in return and gives him a biiiiiig squeeze* Uh-huh! I'd like that. I thinkk Remmie's staying with us too, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Mickenzie: -nods and squeezes her back, backing up after a moment- Well... I'mma get going... Got a lot to explore.

Emily: You gotta tell me about it when you get back, okay? I like listening to adventure stories just as much as I do tellin' them. 83

Mickenzie: You got it!