Piglet's 42nd Adventure

[verysmallpig]

[Video of a Very Frightened Piglet]

I-I'd rather l-l-like to go Home right n-now please.

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[riceballfruit]

[Poor little guy! This must be really scarey for him.]

I'm sorry this place isn't like your home. These things don't last long, though, right?

I'm sure things will calm down soon. Do you have any friends with you?

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[verysmallpig]

O-Oh I do hope s-so.

[Piglet wrings his tiny hands on the front of his jumper. He leans closer to the screen and lowers his voice to a whisper.]

I d-don't think it's very safe right now, you see.

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[riceballfruit]

No, it's not. But if you have friends and stay inside, you should be alright. And friends help make it a little easier. [She manages a smile.]

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[verysmallpig]

B-b-but my friends aren't Here.

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[riceballfruit]

You're not all alone, are you?

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[verysmallpig]

Y-yes? [He gives a slight jump for no apparent reason and glances nervously around.] I-I mean o-other than the f-f-fierce s-sounds outside.

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[riceballfruit]

You don't live with anyone else?

And...if it's okay, I could be you friend, here.

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[verysmallpig]

Oh! Yes, please. It's always a very Nice thing, having new friends. Especially when the old friends go away... um. D-do you think I should live with anyone else?

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[riceballfruit]

Then, I'm Tohru Honda. And I'm pleased to meet you and be your friend!

You don't have to if you don't want to. But I feel better living with others. We've made a very nice home here.

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[verysmallpig]

I'm Piglet... and it's nice to be your friend too.

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[riceballfruit]

You really haven't made any friends here? It's hard to believe. You're very sweet.

[And a talking animal - clearly not a deterrent for her.]

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[verysmallpig]

O-oh no, I have s-some very Good friends! J-just that they aren't Here at the moment, you see.

I don't really know exactly where they are at this moment, except not here. Which is good as I d-don't really think being here is such a good thing...

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[riceballfruit]

You're right.... It's a very frightening place right now. But it helps to have friends around in times like this, because you can help each other.

I'm sorry I'm not there with you. I have a rolling pin I can fight the creatures off with. [Not that she's very good at it.]

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[verysmallpig]

Oh I do so wish th-there were someone here with me right now. D-do you think I should write a letter asking for halp?

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[riceballfruit]

You don't have anyone nearby that could join you?

I'm not sure the letter would arrive in time....

[unflagging]

Wouldn't we all?

[verysmallpig]

... would we?

[unflagging]

I sure would.

You got yourself a hidey-hole for the duration?

[verysmallpig]

I-I need a h-hidey hole?? [Piglet manages to squeak out. Clearly this suggestion is quite upsetting.]

I only have a tree...

[unflagging]

Oh, well, if you've got a tree, you're good. I mean, use what you've got, right? A tree should do great too.

[verysmallpig]

It should? O-oh good. I was Hoping that a tree m-might be helpful.

[unflagging]

Sure--it's as useful as a hidey-hole, but a whole lot taller.

Stick with the tree.

[verysmallpig]

That is very true.

Trees do have a lot of sticks. [With that thought, Piglet seems very comforted.]

[unflagging]

See? So you're good!

[verysmallpig]

Oh good. Th-that is to say, I think that's good... if You think it is.

[unflagging]

I do. I very much do.

[verysmallpig]

M-my name is Piglet.

[unflagging]

I'm Rory. It's good to meet you, Piglet.

[So he can take you apart, piece by piece...]

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[verysmallpig]

R-roary? [You might see how a name like that might make a very small animal a bit nervous. Good thing he doesn't see subtext.]

Y-you don't happen to like p-pouncing on p-people, do you? [Or worse yet, chewing.]

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[unflagging]

[Yes--to both, actually. Though sometimes he gets chewed on himself, if that's any comfort.]

Pouncing? No way. Never.