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[ So about that Mickey thing... ]

Everything from Disney Town looks like one of the mouses.

[ Minnie is there too. It seems like Gabriel might recognize it in a similar way the doctor did. He reaches to snag his bag and pull it over. He makes sure it's his before rummaging through it. ]

Looks like he's known in more worlds than my own.

[ He pulls out the extra poptart, still wrapped up. ]

I can give you this one. [ You know if they meet up and stuff. ]
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[ Gabriel's eyes narrow slightly at hearing there's a Disney Town in Vanitas' world (or collection of worlds, or whatever). And yet, there was something off about the way he used Mickey as his moniker at first...it didn't quite line up.

His thoughts are interrupted by the appearance of the pop tart. Sounds like Vanitas is actually planning on seeing him now. He smiles. ]

Nice, thanks. It'll be good to try 'em out.

Did you know we've got a Disneyland in my world? It's an amusement park. Is Disney Town the same sort of deal?

[ He remembers how quickly Watson dismissed the idea of Disney Town being it's own place. Too late to really reconsider at this point, but the smile does have him pausing some. ]

It's not an amusement park. It's an actual world.

[ Giving a moment to try to see what Gabriel's reaction to that is before continuing on. ]

Mickey Mouse is the ruler there.

[ His eyebrow lifts at the first part, but that's mostly the reaction he gives. But that last sentence makes him laugh- quietly, his reactions are still muted by the beginning of the conversation, but. Seriously? Seriously? ]

Seems like an extra insult to have Mickey freaking Mouse running the world next door, considering everything you've had to handle.

[ Even though he'd still like to hit Vanitas' 'Master' with a bat, he might kind of see why the light might need balancing out a bit now. ]

[ Seriously. Your buddy is half Disney. ]

He wasn't around often. Too busy sticking his nose in places it doesn't belong.

[ Like getting in the way of him ending Ventus. He's not entirely sure if it's good or bad at this point. He'll miss his other, but the feelings there are conflicting. ]

I'm assuming he's a work of fiction in other worlds.

[ Not going to touch on what he's had to handle. ]

[ That's fine, Vanitas. But he had to bring up how dissonant it was to hear of Mickey in his world, at least. ]

He is. There's a whole set of characters- Minnie, Donald, Goofy- that I imagine are real where you're from, too. Disney's a company bent on- well, they make kids' movies and have the best amusement park in the world, mostly geared towards families. And they love putting mouse ears on everything.

[ And they own a ton of properties. -wait a second... ]

What other worlds do you have, besides where you're from and Disney Town?

Minnie is the Queen. Donald and Goofy are his glorified babysitters. They were searching high and low for their wayward King.

[ Cause Mickey is gonna ~~avoid marriage life for years~~adventure. ]

There's definitely mouse ears on everything. The whole thing looks like it's from a coloring book.

[ It's very bright and cartoon-y. He does consider the other worlds. ]

I'll share what worlds I have been to. [ It's easier than trying to list all of the worlds. ] Neverland, Radiant Garden, Destiny Island, Olympus, and the ones with the princesses.

[ Yep, those are at least a couple Disney properties. His mouth twitches up in an almost-smile, hearing about the princesses. ]

Okay, let me guess these. Ariel, Jasmine, Belle...Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty- oh, what was her actual name...? Augusta?

[ That's a city, Sylar. He does seem oddly delighted about this whole revelation, though. ]

Aurora.

[ That confirms something but he's not really sure what to do with this information. Or with the fact that Gabriel sounds...happy? ]

We're leaving it to the fairy to play with most of those worlds, but we started with Snow White, Cinderella, and the last one.

[ Even with everything both of them have been through, there's still something immensely charming about Disney princesses being real people, okay? Plus, he's now even more curious about how Vanitas' system of worlds works. He could even see himself being on the good side of the situation for once...well, maybe not. But he could see himself helping Vanitas out, at least. ]

Aurora, right. Who's the fairy?

[ Does he want to meet princesses? Is that where this is going? ]

Maleficent. Does she have her own theme park?

[ She might like that... and then would like to take over everything else. ]

[ A chuckle escapes him again. ]

Maleficent. Forgot she was a fairy. And no, no theme park for her- [ He tilts his head slightly, thinking. ] Don't think she even got a ride, but I never actually made it to the theme park, so... [ He shrugs. ]

Wouldn't figure she'd be too happy playing second banana. Is it a partnership, then, between her and you guys?

[ He's almost disappointed by that. Sounds like Mickey took everything over. ]

She doesn't realize she's playing second. They had an arrangement and he shared just enough to pique her interests. He let her know all about the other worlds and how to grow more powerful.

Oh, dear.

[ He sounds way more amused than he probably should. ]

I'm actually sad I'm going to miss the mess that causes. I'd love to see the look on her face when she realizes she's being used.

By the time she does realize it, she won't be able to find my Master. He'll have a different face then.

[ Which is a real shame actually. He would have liked to see all of that blow up in his face. ]

Maybe I'll give her a nudge in the right direction.

[ There's a lot of what-ifs involved, but he'll save it for when he gets there. ]

[ None of them knew how this whole thing would end up- whether they'd be dead or end up back home or be able to choose or what. As far as Gabriel's concerned, that's just a good reason to make up as many contingency plans as possible.

And Vanitas' is a beauty. Gabriel's laugh is really rather nasty, and he can't help but grin. ]

Now that sounds like a party. Give them both a dose of reality to chow down on, eh?

[ Not that it worked out particularly well for Gabriel, the last time he tried. But Vanitas isn't Claire- he already knows the harshness of the world and the cruelty of people. Wrecking the day of other villains shouldn't be a problem. ]

[ To anyone else that would be a bad laugh, but he likes it. It also makes him feel good about his plan. It's a compliment in it's own way. ]

Seeing his face when she confronts him could be worth it.

[ Hes not sure if that'll save him from whatever path lays before him there, but it's a start. It's a chance to possible change things.

Or at least drag the one who created him down with him. ]

Sure would.

I've got no idea how any of this is gonna end up, but at least you have a plan if you go back there. If I can follow you back and help out, I will. It's just too fun, messing with people who think they've got it all locked down.

[ He's not sure what he was expecting, but it wasn't that. He looks at the tablet with surprise clearly there. He wants to follow him back. He wants to help.

Even more surprising is that Vanitas actually wants it. He would like for Gabriel to be there. To show him what he can do and the extent of his abilities.

And then there's also the reminder it may come at a cost. His Master would be there and he always took measures for every possible future. He may have contingency plans for Vanitas' betrayal if things didn't pan out.

It'll be similar to when Gabriel offered to go after his Master before. The spark of hope being there, before it crumbles away to something darker. His own negativity and Ven's leftover pessimism are working against him. ]

We'll see.

[ Not outright telling him no this time, but not making any promises. ]

I'll keep it in mind.

[ And come up with back-up plans just in case. A back-up for his back-up even. His Master would be proud. ]

[ Hey, not hearing no right away is a victory in itself. Gabriel's smirk eases down to a smile. ]

Yeah. Thanks.

[ There is a moment of wanting to keep Gabriel on the line longer. Conversing did get his mind away from the failure from earlier.

But it also feels like a crutch. He has to get stronger than this.

Putting up the mask again as he lifts a hand. ]

Have fun on your little quest.

[ Just going to end the call before he changes his mind. Bye buddy. ]

[ Gabriel opens his mouth, trying to tell him to wait, but- it's fine. They can only be open for so long, after all. He'll give Vanitas some space and not call him back right away.

He hopes you'll be okay, buddy. ]

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