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[ Mamika starts to write the page like she would a school paper, with her name and date in the corner, but those are quickly crossed out. ]

Hi. This is Mamika.

Um... so... I've had some time to think! And I know Zoe has been spending less time at the grove, but... I don't think that's a bad thing, necessarily? That and...

...

Um! So! Don't get mad, please, but I'm going to go out into the forest and try to find that warmed deer in the forest. I'm okay with going alone!! This isn't a call to action or anything, I just thought I should let everyone know incase... I don't immediately come back or anything! I don't want to worry anybody, is all, and I just wanna be real open and stuff.

Sorry, I'm no good at notes like these. I don't know when I'm going out or anything, but I think it should be before the snow goes away completely.

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Hello, my friend! May I ask what the warmed deer in the forest is?

umm, he's like... this big, smokey creature? He was with Zoe when we found her. He's one of the forest's minions, I think...?

I tried to talk to him before, but... it didn't go that well. I'd like to try again.

Edited 2025-03-01 05:02 (UTC)

No you may fucking not.

[Don't listen to him Mamika you're fine-]

Ah the Warden? I was wishing to speak with him as well, but he was not around when I visited the temple last.

[ Technically second to last but. ]

I am not sure how safe it will be.

...I'm sorry, Mister Woof, but I'm not asking for permission.

I know it won't be safe, but staying in safety at this point will not provide us with anything. And if we hide out in "safety", things will only get worse, and our safe spaces will erode away.

If we're proactive and try to negotiate before something bad happens again, maybe he'd be more willing to listen.

You are right, of course, but do not mistake me saying my words as an attempt to dissuade you. Merely that I do not think you should go alone. Would you allow me to accompany you?

Look I ain't trying to police if you GO or not.

But you really shouldn't go by yourself.

You don't need to worry about that... I don't think Dipper would've let me go on my own.

Oh, um... you can, of course. I'm not going to say no to anyone that wants to join, but... I can't guarantee your safety. My magic is really dangerous, so I try not to use it that much anymore which means... I'm not really able to save people.

You needn't worry about that, my friend, my magic is geared towards exactly that. If the worst comes of it, I will be able to protect us so we may leave. But I have faith it will not come to that.

So Dipper's going?

...If you're sure you want to come, then. I don't know if it won't come to that or not. I want to be optimistic!! But... um... the last couple of times I tried to do stuff like this, it hasn't worked out. So...

...W-well I haven't... asked yet, no, I just... he's not the sort to let me go alone, that's all.

I'll be okay, Mister Woof. I'll enforce the buddy system!!!

It's understandable but having hope can take one a long way. We are slightly more armed with more knowledge than we had before, as well. I am sure we will find a way, my friend.

[Girl.]

okay

If Dipper don't show up I'm coming with you.

WHAT IS IT WITH TEENAGERS ALWAYS RUNNING OFF BY THEMSELVES TO TRY AND BE BIG ~~DAMN~~ DARN HEROES ALONE?!

ANYWAY YOU'RE NOT GOING BY YOURSELF THAT'S NOT HAPPENING. EVERYONE ELSE IS BEING NICE AND ASKING BUT I'M NOT ASKING. 'CAUSE YOU'RE NOT GOING ALONE. END OF STORY.

...Are you feeling better since the last time you went into the forest?

Im fine. You dont need to worry about me. Let me worry about you.

Correct.

Don't worry, I'm definitely going.

I've already said it elsewhere, but I'm definitely coming with you. I've had to go toe-to-toe with that thing once before already. I've got better ammo this time.

I didn't say I intended on going alone, Mister Uncle. I know that going alone isn't a good idea!!! But... I dunno, are you feeling better? Even if you're not sick anymore, that doesn't mean you're totally healed, y'know?

Okay! Well! I think that should be an absolute last resort. And that's only if running away doesn't work, either!!! Okay? We don't wanna fight it...

No! I know! You want to talk to it, right? That's fine, but it's best to be prepared!

YOU DID TOO YOU WERE LIKE "I'M OKAY GOING ALONE" AND I'M SAYING YOU'RE NOT GONNA! BECAUSE WE'RE GOING WITH YOU.

[He's doodled little hearts and flowers around the quote, just in case it wasn't 100% clear she said it.]

ANYWAY DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME! I'M NOT SICK ANYMORE AND I'M NOT SOME FRAIL OLD GUY THAT NEEDS MONTHS TO RECOVER ANYWAY. SLEEPERS HEAL UP PRETTY QUICK!

Good man.

That was... y'know, just in case the people I wanted to ask to come with said no. I gotta cover all my bases!!!

But!!! Um! Okay!!! How good are you with friendly negotiations???

I'M A GREAT NEGOTIATOR!

[Stan, you're. You're missing a word there...]

IT'S ALL PART OF BEING A GOOD CONBUSINESSMAN!

I'm glad people have volunteered to go with you, but you know you made this sound SUPER worrying, right? Do you mind one more? -Steph

Yeah, I'm realizing that now! Haha......

Anyway! You're welcome to!!! I can't guarantee it's going to be too exciting or anything. Or even too safe??

I think that failure to talk to it should not have us preparing for a fight. We don't want to upset it more, you know??

Just... please be careful, Stars!!

...Do conbusinessman negotiate making friends with people at all?

I do have to worry about you! The last time you went in...

I just... I don't want something like that to happen to you again.

Oh, I'm not saying it's hopeless. Especially if there's more people coming - I'm sure someone is going to be better at this than I am.

I don't mind! I can't learn anything new just sitting around town. I'll try not to be in the way. :)

I know. If it helps, I do plan on goin out there sometime this month, but I wont be alone either. I think thats the best thing you can do in this kinda situation, yeah?

Mmh... in my world - my original world - being together and friendship was all you needed to endure any hardship. Friendship and love is what powered my magic, even.

...

It sounds so silly now, saying it like that, but friendship and love is still important, I think. It's just a little more serious now than singing songs and holding hands.

Oh, no, you wouldn't be in the way at all!! I think being proactive is a very good thing!!!!

I just... I know a lot of people here aren't feeling their best. Between the forest expedition and this blue goopy stuff making people sad and what-not. I think maybe... if we do get the whirl dan here, we should definitely have a party! You know, for boosting morale!

[ .......Whirl dan? ]

idk if getting them here is something to celebrate, but we can have a party either way!

And I'm sure you'll do just fine. Last time things were happening and I am sure there was no time to properly talk. You are going this time under different circumstances. You have this, my friend.

SURE! IN A SENSE? I'VE MADE ALL KINDS OF "FRIENDS"!

...Why did you put friends in quotes??

Aint that the truth.

Makes me wish all worlds could solve their problems that easily. Wed have a lot less stress to deal with, thats for sure.

...I wish I knew what to do, in situations like this. But... I'm going to do my best. If you do come with me, Mister Woof, I'll protect you this time.

NEVER MIND THAT! POINT IS YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT!

[Part of him wants to be like "kid you don't have to protect me I can take care of myself", but he can tell this is important to her, so...]

thanks kid, appreciate it.
ill come if you need more hands, just lemme know.

I see your point, but consider: Just in case, I am ready for a fight anyway. As a last resort. I am not going to let it squish you or something.

I will!

Well... that still does sound like something I have to worry about, but... okay! I won't say no to having you there.

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