26-Sept-05

Title: Frozen Memories
Author: MSMoon
Warnings: Slight Angst
Feedback: As long as it's nice ;)
Characters: MMC01, MMC05, MMC12, MMC16, MMC18, MMC55, MMC78,
Disclaimers: I do not own EverQuest. I am poor. Suing me wouldn't really profit much. However, I do own my own characters from EQ. I would be somewhat upset if someone used my or anyone else's characters without my permission. So if you want to use them please ask.
Rated: PG

Chapter 25

Nadeen sighed as she walked into Tenrai's house (soon to be Bodigar and Tenrai's house). It was still before dawn, and if she hurried she could actually start cooking breakfast before Tenrai woke up. She set the bucket in the wash basin and began filtering through ice and debris. She set her light source on the cabinet so she could better see what she was doing.

"Nadeen?" Nadeen jumped at the tiny voice, then grabbed for the fish, which was about to fly through the air and plop on the ground.

"Tenrai..." she said with a sigh, putting the fish back into the wash basin. "...you startled me."

"Mm-hmm." She heard Tenrai suspicious sounding murmur. "And just why are you sneaking in here so early."

"I'm cleaning these fish." Nadeen replied blithely.

"Where's Shenna?"

"Oh, I see. So I'm just not good enough."

"You're avoiding the subject."

Nadeen released a long-suffering sigh, but relented. "Not sure."

Tenrai blinked confused. "What do you mean? You two went home for the week promising to come back."

"I found this in her house." Nadeen said pulling the note from her pocket. Tenrai took it and read over it.

Nadeen,
Sorry to just rush off like this, but I need
to take care of some things. By myself. I
plan on taking a trip to Odus. It could take
a great deal of time, 'cause I plan to be, as
Tenrai would say "completely thorough." I
plan to be back a few weeks before Tenrai's
wedding, so don't start worrying about me
till that time approaches. Sorry again for
dumping all this on you. Apologize to
everyone for me. I'll figure out some way to
make it all up to you.

Your friend,
Shenna

Tenrai looked at the crumpled paper dully. "So that's it?"

"That's it." Nadeen said turning back to the fish.

Tenrai watched her back for a moment. "I'm sorry, Nadeen." Nadeen had been Shenna's friend from childhood...to leave without having a face to face conversation with her...Tenrai just didn't think Shenna would've done that.

"It's not terrible." Nadeen announced. "Shenna just didn't want to burden anyone...that's all."

"Burden?"

"This is her problem. Her quest...She probably just doesn't want to involve anyone else."

"I see." The answer still sounded quite hallow in Tenrai's ears. Sure, she could understand the logic, but she still felt as though she were in emotional shock.

"What do you want for breakfast?" Nadeen asked.

"...Pancakes."

Nadeen nodded. "Sounds good to me."

"Shenna?" Ezieneth's call sounded in the dark room. The Erudite Cleric held out her light stone to illuminate the room. "Now where has that girl gotten to?" She asked as she approached the rumpled bed. A single note was placed in the center of the bed. Her golden eyes flickered across its message curiously, only to blink in bemusement.

GONE
FISHIN'

…In very bad Erudite. Ezieneth shouldn't complain. Shenna was a Barbarian, and she had heard of how horribly they learned things. Ezieneth sighed as she looked around the small room. How long had it been since she had taken Shenna in? A month perhaps? And still the Barbarian women could not remember her identity or her past.

Ezieneth busied herself with picking up dirty clothes that were lying about. And here she was, mighty healer of Prexus, doing the laundry. She scolded herself for such thoughts; humility was a virtue. She dumped everything in the hamper and heard a knock at the door.

"Coming!" she went to her front door and looked out the peep hole. She didn't see anyone. She opened the door and looked down. "Oh, hello there, Mimmei."

The Gnome mage smiled. "Hey, Zi. How's Shenna?"

"Out fishing...so, apparently good."

Mimmei chuckled. "Apparently."

"I suppose I should not complain; it will bring a nice supper."

"Indeed. That girl does love to fish. I never could get a knack for it myself."

"No more than she could weave and tinker as you do. Everyone is different."

"I suppose so. Has she remembered anything yet?"

"Nothing that I am aware of...I am beginning to wonder if she even wants to remember."

"It was good of you to take her in."

"I see it as fate. I was the first to discover her...and Prexus did bring her to us..."

"Has Nuzzi stopped by lately?"

"No. I have not seen him...it has been about a week since he has 'checked in'."

"I know. Rumor has it he trains ceaselessly. He's already become quite the powerful Wizard. It's like he's obsessed."

Ezieneth smirked. "I forgot, you have only arrived here recently as well. I suppose you have not heard that story." Ezieneth could almost literally see Mimmei's ear perk up.

"Story? What story? Have you been holding out on me, luv?"

Ezieneth chuckled. "The story of Nuzzi's lost love."

Mimmei's only response was to raise her eyebrows. "I'd say you were indeed holding out on me..."

"Oh yes, he loved a women from his guild, Jadeen. He loved her from their childhood. But evidently she did not feel the same. Wander-lust took her, and she left him."

"She's traveling around alone?"

"No, she left with another Erudite...but no one recognized the woman...So now, Nuzzi is consumed with the need to strengthen himself so he can go and track down his lost love."

"Poor fool...guess that means he hasn't realized-" Mimmei stopped when she saw the warning in Ezieneth's eyes.

"I'll put on some more tea...in case Shenna comes home."

"...Right...good idea." Just as Ezieneth put the kettle on, Shenna came in the back door.

"Hey, Zi, you don't have to worry about supper-" the Barbarian women stopped and looked between both of them. "Is something wrong?"

Ezieneth shook her head and tried to smile. "Everything's fine."

Shenna blinked and shrugged taking off her shoes. "Ok. Fine. You're a useless liar, Zi, but if that's the way you want it. Just know, if you ever want to talk about it...you know where I live."

This time Ezieneth really did smile as she nodded. Shenna set the fish in the sink and walked into the great room.

"Hey, Shenna, how are you?" Mimmei asked.

"Doin' fine, Mims, doin' fine. At least I can't complain. Ezieneth won't let me."

"You now the only other person who calls me that is my little sister." Mimmei said.

Shenna looked slightly confused. "I find it hard to believe there's anyone smaller than you. No offense intended."

"None taken." Mimmei said between giggles. Mimmei didn't mind friendly teasing, but the wrath of Brell Serilis was kinder than Mimmei when riled.

"The tea is ready." Ezieneth announced as she entered the room carrying a tea tray.

"Oh good. I could use a cup." Shenna murmured.

"I didn't know Barbarians were very big on tea." Mimmei mentioned.

Shenna thought a moment as she sipped her tea. "Well...they're not, to my knowledge. They're certainly not against it, I'm sure. But for Barbarians, when it comes to choosin' a drink that'll keep you warm, it's gotta be ale." She smiled and shrugged. "It's Ezieneth's fault. She's taming me with good food, good drink, and good company."

Ezieneth chuckled, shaking her head. "Indeed. I'm surprised you remember the taste of ale."

"I remember little things."

"...Shenna...I want you to listen to what I'm about to say and not take offense by it." Ezieneth started. The simple statement grabbed everyone's attention. Shenna nodded. "I think you should take a trip back to Antonica. But not just Antonica, to Halas as well." After a lengthily pause, Shenna nodded.

"I had no idea you were so sick of the fish." She joked.

"It's not about the fish. It's about you finding yourself."

"Yeah, and it's not like we want you to go alone. I'll gladly go with you." Mimmei said encouragingly.

"That should be amusing." Shenna grumbled good naturedly.

"I intend to go with you as well." Ezieneth announced.

"...Why this so suddenly?"

"Well, have you ever considered the people you might've left behind?"

That made her think a bit. Finally she nodded. "When's the soonest you think we can leave?"

"The morning after tomorrow."

Shenna chuckled. "Why not just say day after tomorrow?" Ezieneth shrugged.

"Ok...I guess I need to go pack." Mimmei said.

"Guess we all need to." Shenna said as she finished her tea.

Ezieneth entered Erudin Palace after she'd stopped at her guild. Though her guild master wasn't too thrilled about this adventure she'd be on, he understood why she felt she had to endure it. She'd been given a few parting items before she was allowed to leave. Just some essentials, a mace, better grade armor, and a light stone.

Now as she climbed the stairs to the Wizards guild, she wondered if this was a good idea. Nuzzi had a right to know what was going on after all, but she didn't know if he would take it as another abandonment or not...

As she entered the Tower of the Crimson Hands, she glanced about to find someone who could help her. She found a merchant that didn't seem too busy.

"Excuse me?" she began demurely. The merchant smiled at her politely. "I was wondering if you knew where I could find Nuzzi Riftmender?"

The merchant rolled her eyes and smiled nodding. "You are very lucky today, Miss. As it turns out, Nuzzi is actually here today instead of out training. You'll find him in our library."

"Thank you." Ezieneth said, inclining her head in respect. She continued on to the Wizard's library. When she found him, she was utterly astonished. His wizard's robe was soaked in sweat, and he smelled awful. He was going through some tome or other, and it was clear she wasn't the only one who had noticed as the other merchants were staying well away from him. She stood before him for several seconds before he looked up.

"Ezieneth? What are you doing here?"

"...I was looking for you. What have you been up to?"

Nuzzi shrugged noncommittally. "Training."

"And that training requires that you stay out in that forsaken forest without bathing?"

He looked up at her and smiled sardonically. "Are you trying to give me a hint, Ezieneth?"

She gave him a withered glare. "Come on. You're disturbing the upstanding members of your guild. You need to wash and eat, for Prexus sake." Nuzzi chuckled almost silently as he laid the book down and followed her out of the guild.

"So, what did you really come here for?" he asked as they exited the palace.

"I came to tell you that I'd be leaving for Qeynos soon." She saw him glance over at her curiously out of the corner of her eye. "I've convinced Shenna that it's time to go back...and I feel that I am to accompany her."

Nuzzi nodded. "That sounds like something you'd do."

"Would you like to come with us? The more the merrier." She looked at him with a smile.

He shook his head. "I still have much to learn."

"Indeed...Well. We'll be setting off tomorrow morning. I only wanted you to hear it from me."

He smiled and nodded. "That was considerate of you. Thank you."

"No problem." She sighed as they reached his home. "Now try to take better care of yourself while I'm away. I have eyes and ears all over this city, and I do not wish to return only to receive a bad report from them."

"Yes, of course, Dr. Ezieneth. I promise I'll be a good boy." He said with a laugh.

"Farewell, Nuzzi."

"Farewell Ezieneth."

Ezieneth smiled, watching as the door shut behind him. The smile withered as she sighed. She had been right all along. There was no reason for her to stay.

Shenna stood at the bow of the ship, watching the water move restlessly. Considering all things, she should probably feel just as restless. Ezieneth and Mimmei fidget and chatted away nervously. Here they were, a group of three, and they were returning to her homeland. And Shenna flet...nothing. She wasn't dreading or looking forward to this...it was just something that needed to be done. No use complaining...it never does any good anyway.

"Shenna?" Ezieneth asked as she approached from behind. "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing?"

"How do you know when you're through?" Mimmei asked, making them smirk.

"...Hey, Shenna, let's play a game."

"Hm? What kind of game?"

"Well, when I say something, you say the first thing that pops into your head."

"...OK."

"Great!"

"Super." Shenna responded.

"...Not yet." Ezieneth said with a char-grin smile. "Give me a chance to think of something...ok. Fish."

"Sport."

"Ship."

"Dangerous."

"Water."

"Cold."

"Qeynos."

"...Aquamarine..." There was a pause.

"Halas."

"Busy."

"Tundra."

"Ice."

"Barbarians."

Owls."

"Huh?"

"What?"

"Owls?"

"Birds."

"Shenna!"

"Amusing."

"Stop it!"

"Cease!"

By now Mimmei was rolling across the deck. "Ezieneth!" Mimmei shouted.

"Fun." Shenna continued with a smirk.

"Gnomes." Ezieneth bit out.

"Small."

"Half elves."

"Pretty."

"Dark elves?" Mimmei tried.

"Sad."

"Iksar?"

"Hissy." Ezieneth and Mimmei exchanged a glance.

"You've traveled a lot haven't you, Shenna?" Mimmei asked.

Shenna sighed. "That's more than one word." She grumbled.

"And why Owls for Barbarians?" Ezieneth asked.

Shenna shrugged. "It's one of the Barbarian tribes."

"And why Aquamarine for Qeynos?" Mimmei asked confused. "I've been to Qeynos, and I can't think of anything Aquamarine about it."

"...Well...when you said Qeynos, I had a flash in my head of someone looking at me...Can't remember who she as, but she had Aquamarine eyes."

"Ok...then let's continue, shall we?"

"If you want."

"Uh...Karana?"

"Grumpy." Mimmei chuckled and Ezieneth glared at her.

"Voyage."

"Difficult."

"Shaman."

"Natural."

"Paladin."

"Romantic."

"...Rogue."

"Fun."

"Wizard."

Shenna scowled. "Traitor."

"Gnolls."

"Annoying."

"Humans."

"Plentiful."

"Erudites."

"Neat."

"Home."

Shenna thought for a moment. "...Tribe." she replied solemnly.

"Wolf."

"Deeny."

"...What?"

"Eh?"

"What's a Deeny?" Mimmei asked.

Shenna thought for a moment. "She's...a wolf."

"Like a pet wolf?"

"No. As in a Barbarian from the wolf tribe."

"So, you remember someone called Deeny?" Ezieneth asked.

"...Well, her name isn't exactly Deeny. I just call her that."

"We're making a lot of progress here, though." Ezieneth mentioned. "That must count for something."

"And we're almost to Qeynos." Shenna reminded, growing tired of this 'game'.

Indeed, the outline of the Qeynos walls could just barely be outlined through the fog.

"Glad our captain is an experienced sailor." Mimmei murmured.

"Everyone has to have something they're good at." Shenna said before stepping up to the side of the boat.

"Um...Shenna? What are you doing?" Mimmei asked.

Shenna blinked at her. "I'm gonna jump in and swim to shore..."

"Why?"

"How else do you expect me to improve my swimming abilities?"

"Well, restrain yourself." Ezieneth said slightly disturbed. "You can work on swimming later."

The boat crept through the mist at an agonizing pace. It was all Shenna could do not to throw herself in and swim for shore. She would most certainly get there faster. As for the others, Mimmei didn't want to get too close...she had a slight fear of falling, and she knew her swimming skill was poor. Therefore, what she couldn't see through Shenna's legs would remain a mystery. Ezieneth on the other hand was slightly disappointed. She half expected to see some Barbarian at the docks in search of a missing friend.

Shenna sighed as she stepped onto the dock. She surveyed the area beyond; busy merchants trying to sell their wares to the denizens of the city. Shenna never really liked Qeynos that much. Too closed in, too big, too loud for her taste. And far too many people focused on the almighty bottom line. She walked forward slowing her pace to match that of Mimmei and Ezieneth.

"Oh!" she blinked as she saw a young half elf man gasp. He shifted back and forth from foot to foot in excitement. "You, oh! Wait! Wait right there!" and before she could even open her moth to comment he dashed off.

Shenna stared after him for a moment then looked back to her companions. "Huh..." was all that came out.

"Do you know him?" Ezieneth asked.

"I...can't say. The little bugger wasn't here long enough for me to recognize him."

The three of them waited in general silence before the half elf came back. With him he brought another half elf, this one a woman, and a young Barbarian woman. For a moment everyone just stared at each other questioningly. But the peaceful observation was cut short when the Barbarian facing Shenna reached back and knocked Shenna on the head with her long staff.

"Damn Wolf!" Shenna cried indignantly, rubbing her forehead.

"Damn Owl!" the woman shot back, her amethyst eyes blazing.

"Wait! Wait! Wait!" Ezieneth said hastily, trying to regain some control. "Does she know you?" She asked, addressed the barbarian.

"Know me? Know me! Well, she certainly should considering she practically grew up at my house!"

"What's going on here?" the little half elf woman asked.

"What's her name?" Ezieneth asked.

"Shenna Frostbite." Nadeen ground out.

"Ha! I told you! Didn't I tell you there was more to my name than just Shenna?" Shenna cried.

Ezieneth nodded, keeping her attention on the group in front of her. "May I have your names, please?"

"I'm Nadeen Silverwolf. This is Bodigar Swiftshield and his fiancé, Tenrai Larkcall." Nadeen said as if blessed with great patients.

"I am Ezieneth Lightwater, and this is Mimmei Cavernsparker. We've been looking after your Shenna for some time."

"Looking after?" Tenrai asked.

Ezieneth nodded. "We found her floating on a piece of driftwood in Erudin's Harbor..." The silence descended as heavily as Nadeen's staff. "When she woke up, all she could remember was that her name was Shenna."

"So, what yur sayin' is..." Nadeen began.

"Shenna has amnesia." Ezieneth finished with a nod. "As far as we can tell, she is still true to herself, but...it takes her quite a bit to remember things. Sometimes she does not remember till she has been asked but...well, she has made considerable headway since I found her." Ezieneth glanced at Shenna to find the Barbarian massaging her forehead, squinting, and even crossing her eyes at times. She sighed. "Then again..."

"Well, what happened?" Tenrai asked, still not quite able to comprehend everything.

"We don't know. I just found her..."

"Well, Shenna left here to find Sadial." Nadeen announced.

"Who?" Shenna asked.

"Sadial..." Nadeen repeated as if the name alone should rouse some memories.

"Maybe we should continue this back at home." Bodigar said.

"Indeed." Mimmei muttered shaking her head. "I sure could use a good cup of tea."

The group was now at the home of Tenrai. Mimmei offered to make tea, and Tenrai agreed, showing her where everything was and occasionally helping her with things she couldn't reach. Now everyone was sitting in the kitchen sipping tea.

"So..." Tenrai began. "Shenna's been staying with you?" Ezieneth nodded.

"I spotted her floating in on driftwood...I felt that was a sign from Prexus..."

"When she left," Nadeen said, "she was going to Erudin in search for a human wizard named Saidal."

"Saidal?" Shenna asked. "OK, for one, why would I be looking for a human wizard?"

"Because he was your fiancé." Nadeen replied.

"Fiancé!" Mimmei squeaked.

"That's ridiculous! I don't have a fiancé!"

Nadeen considered this for a minute. "May I see your left hand?" She requested. Shenna complied and Nadeen walked over inspecting her hand.

"...Your engagement ring's gone..." Tenrai observed.

"I have never been engaged. Especially not to a human wizard!"

Nadeen just watched her eerily still... "...You found him, didn't you?" She said at last. Shenna shook her head frustrated. "Shenna, listen to me." She said calmly. "We were adventuring on the Tundra when we met and grouped with Saidal. He proposed to you two days later, and you accepted. Then, a month later, he disappeared. You said that he told you he had to make a trip to Erudin, and you said you would wait for him. A few weeks later, when it was pretty evident he wasn't coming back, you left for Qeynos and met Tenrai. You two went to Freeport and I met up with you there. We told Tenrai about it and agreed we would make a trip to Erudin to search for him. But at Erud's Crossing Tenrai was injured and we brought her back here. Then, five months ago, you decided to go look for him yourself..." as Nadeen spoke Shenna's face became more and more sullen. "What happened after you left, Shenna?"

There was an almost tangible silence as everyone hesitantly looked to Shenna. She appeared to be in shock, her eyes bleakly staring ahead.

"I reached Erud's crossing fine... Searched over the whole island. Even asked some of the Kerra if they knew anything...Not bad people, those Kerra." Shenna started, gaining bit by bit of herself back as she began to ask her own self questions...It was as if the answers had been there all along, but she hadn't dared to ask, so there was no way she could've known. "Left that night for Erudin. The ship was over taken by pirates...I was the only 'civilian' on board. We all fought them...then I saw him...casting spells...casting spells on the crew. He had joined the pirates. He saw me and we both stopped, eyes locked. Then my world went black."

"What happened after that?" Mimmei asked as politely as she could.

"What happened after that?" Shenna repeated, as if asking herself. There was a long pause. "I woke up...chained like an animal in the lowest hold of the ship. He tried to explain that his ship had been boarded by these pirates, and he joined them to save his own life...But pirates don't board vessels to recruit people...so I saw right through that excuse. He left me there...told me to get used to it. And for the first time since I took up the class of Shaman, I prayed." Shenna massaged her temples as if it pained her to remember. "My vision became blurred, as if I were in a thick fog. I heard voices...mighty, strong voices, though I couldn't understand entirely what they were saying. Then, one object became clear to me in the haze...laying there in a pile of loot..." She held up the heavy duty Centi Warhammer in her hand. "I grabbed it and stood up...and my vision cleared and the chains were gone."

"Yes? And then?" Tenrai prompted.

"What do you think?"

"You started hacking at the boat, didn't you?" Nadeen stated more than asked.

"Took a few good whacks before anything big started happenin'"

"What happened then?" Ezieneth asked. Shenna's expression went blank. She paused for a moment thinking then shook her head.

"Can't remember the rest."

"It's easy enough to figure out." Nadeen announced. "You smashed up as much of the boat as you could and whether you wanted to or not, you ended up floating around on that piece of driftwood."

"And somehow drifted into the Erudin Harbor." Ezieneth finished.

Nadeen leaned back against the countertop heaving a sigh. "I don't know who's more deserving of thanks; the Tribunal, or Prexus." Shenna shrugged, no longer interested in the story or their speculations.

"Oh, Shenna..." Tenrai breathed.

"Stop that." Shenna ground out firmly. "No more 'poor Shenna'. I refuse to host a pity part. I made a bad choice and this is the result."

"Well...yes leaving to search without us was bad but -"

"That wasn't a bad choice. Choosing Sadial was the bad choice." With that, Shenna rose and left.

"Should we...?"

"I'll tail her." Nadeen said, already half way through the door.

Nadeen followed Shenna at a safe distance till the blond barbarian reached the docks. Shenna sat down, letting her legs dangle over the side. She stared bleakly out at the ocean, as if the water would comfort her. Nadeen sat as well, giving Shenna a lot of elbow room. When she looked over, she noticed Shenna absently rubbing her right ring finger...Must feel odd, to finally get used to the damn thing then not have it there anymore.

"So..." she began. "Your engagement ring would be-"

"At the bottom of the ocean." Shenna finished monotone. Silence ensued.

"Now what?" Nadeen asked carefully. Shenna shrugged.

"Dunno. When I started my voyage, I only thought of Saidal. I suspected that he'd either died or found something that meant more to him...Now, I think I was rather foolish, but I ended up right on both counts."

"How do you figure?" Nadeen asked, looking Shenna over. Shenna finally broke her gaze from the horizon to stare at her friend. Nadeen had never seen her so solemn...

"He had found something that was more important to him..." Shenna returned her gaze to the ocean. "And now he's dead." She finished. "I don't even know if I can go home now."

"We don't have to tell anyone, Shenna. Everything can just go back to normal."

"Can it?" Shenna asked skeptically. She shook her head. "It'll be a while before I'll be feeling like my old self... and in the meantime, everyone will notice and want an explanation. I can't take the pity party Ten was throwin', and I wont take anyone else's either."

Nadeen understood that. But it was very unlike Shenna to care about what others thought...then again, her friend had said it'd be a while before she was herself. Then, an idea struck her.

"What about your old home...the one you and your family used to have in the abandoned village?" Shenna thought that over and nodded. He family had originally lived in a small village out on the tundra. A disease had taken the village, and those that didn't die left to seek aid in Halas. The old village still stood, abandoned and isolated.

"I suppose that wouldn't be so bad...It'd probably use some fixin' up, but that would be a nice distraction. And it's not like the jog to Halas is that bad."

"Alright then. You wanna walk back and tell the others?"

"You go on...I'll just be a minute." Nadeen paused a moment, unsure if she should leave Shenna alone. Shenna smiled. "I won't disappear again, Deeny." Nadeen smiled and nodded, slowly turning and walking away.

:Ending Ramble:

MM: WoooooooW!...This took forever!

Shenna: No kidding. What was the hold up?

MM: I really didn't want to put up another agsty chapter! But I had promised some Shenna so...

Nadeen: Well...it's not that bad.

MM: What's that supposed to mean? /glare

Nadeen: Uh...it's not too angsty?

MM: Good answer. Anyway, I also have been trying to revise the old chapters. You know, spell and grammar check along with better formatting. So that's taken a lot of time away from actually continuing the story.

Shenna: Well we did get to introduce some new characters!

MM: Speaking of which, where are they? They should be ranting along with the rest of us..

Tenrai: I think Ezieneth doesn't want to participate...

MM: ...Why not?

Tenrai: ...she's afraid of going crazy?

MM: Hmph. You all say it as if it's a bad thing.

Mimmei: I'm just enjoying watching you all make fun of yourselves.

Everyone: /glares

Mimmei: Heh../gulp

MM: Oh well. Next...what should I do next? I do have a few ideas but they're all about either Bijo or Idlewild. I feel like I should write about my other EQ characters first...

Bodigar: Yes. Some of us are feeling neglected.

MM: /glare

Bodigar: Shutting up now.

MM: Whatever. I'll figure something out. If you have anyone in particular that you wanna see, send me an e-mail, no da.