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25th Link ▫ [Video]

[It's July 1. The date hadn't meant too much, other than the fact that for some reason, the Garden was on its way to taking over the Mansion. It seemed to be spreading at a rapid pace, enough to cause concern. But it was low on Minato's list of concerns at the moment. He had something else to worry about--even besides turning more plant-like--and that was trying to figure out how to stay upright on his feet without wanting to fall over, pass out, or vomit. He would very much like the room to stop spinning too.

Minato resorted then to just sitting on the floor with his back against the side of the bed. It might've been more logical to sleep in the bed. When he had the strength in him to get up there, he would.

But right now he was as comfortable as he could get from just sitting where he was with his eyes closed, and trying not to pay too much pay attention to the way his head hurt and the incessant chatter of the larkspurs in his room.]

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You okay? [ He'd meant to use video since it's pretty much the only mode he can use and all, but he pushed the wrong button and ended up turning on the audio feature instead. Expect a lot of button-smashing in the name of turning on the video soon. Anyway, he sounds concerned. ]

[Still before Yuu's thread. Minato recognized the voice right away, pulling the comm device closer to himself. He was feeling a little better, less feverish since he was doing his best to keep himself from talking to the larkspurs.]

Mn, okay. You?

You sure about that? You don't look the part to me. [ The larkspurs made him feel horrible too, but he talked to the roses and all is well in the world again. Though, he had to cut his way through some vines, when the plants gets too forceful... ]

[And ping, there's the Video function. Minato nodded a little.]

It'll pass.

[Or so he could hope. He had ice cream before, and as much as he adored ice cream, it had only been a temporary solution. Now he was back to feeling not so great, although better than in the beginning.]

[ That's better. Bartz let out a noise of approval. ]

Well, if you say so. Don't hesitate to say the word if you do need help, okay? [ He's genuinely worried about the other party, partly because he cares about everyone's well-being, but mostly because he's a friend. That being said, he noticed something in the background. ] Is it because of those flowers?

[ Gestures at the larkspurs. ]

[Minato nodded. He didn't exactly like to ask for help, but if he needed it, then he would.]

I think so. It didn't happen before this.

Mmm. [ His turn to nod, with a thoughtful look. ] I've spoken to them before, too, and then I felt sick. But after that I talked to the roses, and all's well again. I think you should talk to the roses, too.

That's a good idea.

[The last time he saw the Roses was out in the garden. Maybe some migrated into the Mansion too.]

What else did you talk to?

You sure you can go alone? I'll go with you.

[ Regardless of the other guy's answer, whatever it is. ]

I haven't talked to them all, that's for sure. Just how many types of flowers and insects are there, anyway? [ Not in general. More like, "types of flowers and insects that can talk and wanted to talk to them". ]

[Minato closed his eyes for just a moment. Leaving the room should help. There might be some roses in another room or even outside. He nodded, then opened his eyes when he felt good enough to respond. Going with someone was also a good idea in case anything happened.]

Not sure. I've only talked to about five or six things.

[ Bartz observed Minato closely when he closed his eyes, with growing concern. Obviously, he's not okay. And he doesn't really look human, now that he think about it. He blinked when the other finally opened his eyes. ]

That's a lot. Anything special about any of them?

[Minato wouldn't mind the company. It was going to be better than feeling sick alone in his room. He brushed that blue-tinted leaf from out of his eye.]

Some of them wanted things. They got upset if they didn't get it.

The White Rose gave me something from home though.

Oh, yeah, I think one of them called out for tea. Or something. [ Shrugs. ] You think they'll do bad things to us if we don't give them what they want and they'll get upset because of it?

[ Either way, he'll be sure to avoid the ones asking for stuff. It's bad enough having to cut his way through them. ]

That's good to hear, by the way. Is it something important? [ Smiles, genuinely happy for his friend. ]

I didn't give one tea because I didn't have any. This happened.

[As Bartz had suspected, Minato was only partially human. Probably. He touched his bang that was over his eye which was now a leaf. He pulled his sleeve up and around his arm were thin green vines. It wasn't so bad though. Nothing like being ill.

But the second part made Minato smile a little. He nodded.]

Mn. Something a good friend gave me.

[ Okay, well. He's obviously horrified. And freaking out, of course, from the noisy "whoa!" he emitted. ]

Man, that's a serious problem you got there. We gotta find a cure for it. There must be one, right? [ Think positive! ...that goes without saying for Bartz, clearly. ]

Aw, that's nice. Wonder if it can give me something from home, too...

[Minato wasn't sure what turning into half a plant was really all about. But he could understand that it was all sorts of alarming to have plant parts where there shouldn't be any.]

Maybe. I might have to talk to another flower or insect.

... Go talk to it. It should be able to.

That's possible. It might take a while since there's lots of them, though, so you might wanna start now. [ Before it gets worse. ]

Yeah, you're right. Where'd you find it?

[True, that was also a good idea. Minato might learn more from talking to them too.]

I'll go in a second. ... The last time I saw the White Rose, it was in the Dining Room.

I'll meet you in the stairway. [ The fact that the camera is moving and the sound of footsteps in the background means that he's heading that way now. ]

I'll go there later, after we'll find a cure for you.

[Minato nodded, complying, but still grateful for the offer to go together. He got up and left the room, going to the meeting place.]

... Thanks. But I'll help you find the Rose too.

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