Act 3

[untrueheart]

[Once upon a time, there was a girl who noticed that every single day, she had to track down her dearest love from wherever he happened to wander at the time. He could meander quite far if left to his own devices, which he was, more often than not, because establishing him a 'permanent' place to sleep at night? Had been overlooked.

That's not going to go on any longer. Rue leaves her room in the morning with some serious intent: first to find Mytho, then to convince him to get a room. His own room. ...Somewhere nearby. She has the perfect spot in mind. Of course, she has to find him first, a journey which takes her all over town and back again. Thinking of the only two things he's shown a real interest in doing, and with an eye out for anyone acting particularly odd and emotional, she'll stop a few people she happens to pass with a question:]

Have you seen a white-haired boy pass this way? Or perhaps he was dancing somewhere?

[Once all the hunt-and-find is over and done with (it is a long day), she might be forgiven for overlooking something upon her return to her own apartment. In truth, she doesn't get a good look until she starts to get ready for bed.

There on the living room chair is a pair of terrifyingly familiar black toe shoes.

That is all it takes to turn a frustrating but decent day into a rising nightmare; Rue screams once, turning to run out of her apartment and out of community building seven, as well. Distance, she wanted distance. If she could get far enough away they would not be real.

It is her particular brand of destiny that takes her on a collision course with at least one other person in her flight. Hopefully whoever they are can manage to stop her doing something foolish and irrational.

After all, it's just shoes.]

Comments

[inventings]

For one thing you're looking for him, are you not? That shows you care for his safety. Most people who just know him passingly or not too well would perhaps assume that he is fine and cease paying attention to the matter. { For example: Almost herself but there's no need to get into too much detail. } You wish to be sure of this first before making any assumptions.

He cared for the one he's devoted to so much he wanted to find a way to express it. He also mentioned that person being here too. So it is merely making educated guesses and romantic assumptions from my side when I said that.

[untrueheart]

[Rue isn't used to anyone arguing the point so well, and with so many words besides. At least it isn't hard to believe that Mytho wanted his devotion to focus on her, after seeing it for herself.]

If you know so much, then what's my name?

[This is her first real slip-up and she has no idea.]

[inventings]

{ Talking a lot is a bad habit for both Brown siblings and a thing Honeys did in general. Talk a lot and the person they're speaking to had to choose one point of theirs to focus on. This method might or might not have backfired on Addie with that simple but serious question. Damn. }

Rue.

{ It's said with confidence because as prideful she can be, she does genuinely listen to people when they walk to her and tries to remember every name someone mentions. But to be careful: She pockets one of her hands, crosses her fingers and prays hard for luck to swing. Please oh please let it be your name or this will be a lot of egg on my face. }

[untrueheart]

[Oh.

There are worse answers. Worse answers that would also fall as right ones.

This answer, here, surprises her so much that the superior tone drops out of her voice.]

He told you?

[inventings]

{ She nods, relieved she got that question right. }

Yes. He did. I asked about who this girl he felt devotion for and he said your name very quickly. { She makes a little gesture with her hands. } Does that prove that I know him well enough? I do wish to help you look for him if you're worried for his person.

[untrueheart]

[Worried for his person is an understatement. There's no telling what kind of trouble he could get into in an ordinary village, let alone one where strange things are apt to happen at any time without notice.]

He gets lost easily.

[inventings]

{ So this is something that happens often. Wonderful. She has to applaud Rue for doing this right away when realizing Mytho is missing and cannot be found easily. Especially here considering the last odd event involving spirits. }

But someone always finds him again, no? { Doing her best to keep a cheery disposition on the matter, she thinks all will be fine long as he didn't go to the forests. } If it has been done before than it can be done again here.

[untrueheart]

[Someone does always find him.]

Will you send me a message if you see him?

[inventings]

Of course, I'm more than happy to. { That's definitely something she can do without worrying about messing it up somehow. She should probably knock on wood later. }

What is this message you wish for me to pass along should I see him?

[untrueheart]

That I'm looking for him and he should go to the fountain and stay there.

[inventings]

Of course. The moment I see him I will chase after him to repeat your words to him.

If it is not too much to ask, could you let me know when you find him? I'll do my best to keep an eye out for him until then.

[untrueheart]

Don't chase him. You might scare him.

[As for letting her know.] I'll make every attempt to remember.

[inventings]

Then I'll approach him cautiously and in a friendly manner. { There's always a solution or an alternative. She's learned that much over the years. }

Take care of yourself and good luck, my dear. I hope you and him find each other soon today.