[Guess who has been lost in the darkness for some time? When Mufasa speaks, his low voice is sadder than usual. The Heartless have done their best to force him to lose hope, but he isn't a king for nothing. Now, however, in addition to sounding sad, he also sounds exhausted. In fact, this post begins with his labored breathing.]

I...have much...to hear. What have I...missed? [He growls in irritation before letting himself to sit down.] The Heartless...had their way with me. I am free.

[That is all he can say. The sounds of him lapping up water can be heard.]

...hello? {Belle's voice echoes oddly.} Can anyone hear me? {She clutches the strange device tighter.} I haven't been able to - Something was blocking -

Perhaps it is still. {A soft sigh.} If you can hear me, please let me know? {Her footsteps pause and she opens a door.}

{Private to Beast.}

...how are you? I haven't been able to use this...invention...for some time.

{/}