Oh Bother, Wrong World Again [Elena]

Tseng smirked a bit at his partner's comment about shinRa technology. "Sadly ShinRa did not make them. If they did, I'm certain they'd work here regardless. But, I believe Rude was discussing his own handy work when it comes to explosives at the time..." The Director explained. Though, he knew Elena was being sarcastic when she said what she had. The man was simply more serious than she was about things. He'd probably not think twice about her misunderstanding that he did take it as a joke had he been facing her. Sadly, she couldn't see his facial expression at the moment. But, there was a chance she'd know just from his tone.

He turned his head when she sounded relieved and he glanced back to check she was alright. The way she was touching her neck, it was obvious it was about their appearance in the last world. He made the same action she had, touching his k-9 to see if it was still as sharp as it was in the last world. It wasn't and it was a relief. "That's a good sign... At least we appear normal..."

The two continued their walking until she stumbled upon a vegetable patch and the man shook his head. "They're available outside of Edge. Inside the city limits, I'd agree." Though, Aerith's garden in the slums was an obvious exception. The flowers were quite beautiful there. That was the nice part. His eyes moved to follow the path the lead to a door in a tree. The Director glanced back at Elena before speaking up. "Odd to see a house within a hollowed out tree...." He half commented as he stopped to wait for her to check out the small garden.

Tseng always found it amusing how she corrected herself and back pedaled sometimes after speaking without thinking things through first. It certainly did not bother him. At this point it was more charming than annoying. Everything about her drove him crazy in the beginning. The way she'd blab information to the enemy or how she'd get emotionally involved in the issue. She had calmed down considerably over the years and she had gotten good at her job. He wouldn't trade her for any other partner. He was never used to working with someone before, so it was a welcomed change knowing someone had his back.

The director nodded about it being brighter and greener here. He had noticed that himself. She commented about the tree which earned her another nod. He was busy surveying the area to figure out where they were. "Rabbit's House" was not much of a help. Elena surveying the inside before she picked up a grey tail with a bright pink bow on it. She was correct with her observation. "You're right... it does. It's possible they were playing it and didn't package it back up well enough. It might be a rather universal game." The director half commented. "There doesn't seem to be anyone here. Let's keep going."

The director shifted off to continue their scouting. There had to be someone in this world. Right? At least they hadn't run into any heartless or fiends yet.

The director had no idea that the tail would have been part of one of the living creatures of this world. Though, living was a rather strong word for that. But, it was not a concern for the current moment. He wanted to find out their location and see if anyone here had any idea how to get them home. Then again, they had no luck so far. He'd be surprised if anyone here knew how to get them home. It was going to be a rather big let down when their hope was gone and they weren't able to get clear instructions on a way out.

"I agree... It is very peaceful. But, try not to let your guard down. Okay?" He half reminded, not that she needed to be reminded. He just wanted them to focus on their task at hand. That was to get them out of here and back to their planet. He really was focused on that for the moment. It was that simple.

That is until Elena nudged him and gestured toward the gray creature half in the bushes to the side of the road. It was a rather odd looking being to be completely honest. He wasn't sure what it was as they both stopped to survey the situation. The director's eyes scanned their surroundings to see if this was some sort of trap or ambush. But, the lack of any movement for the moment proved otherwise. His eyes glanced at Elena before he nodded and moved a bit closer. It sounded like it had lost something. He would have been a bit weirder about it talking if there hadn't been other being he'd run into that talked when he didn't expect it.

The way elena was looking, he figured she wanted to assist the creature. He'd of probably preferred to walk on by and pretend he hadn't noticed it. But, Elena had stopped and hadn't continued. "....You lost something? He asked, ready for anything as he waited for a response from the creature in the bush.

Tseng was completely surprised by the talking stuffed doll. At least it was not a heartless or anything like that. After running into Fuhito on Neverland, he was a bit more cautious about things. Though, he knew he needed to be a bit more outgoing and forward on these worlds to get the information they needed. Most people seemed far more friendly and volunteered the information much more freely than their own world. It was such a relief that almost no one knew who they were. There was no fear in their eyes by just noticing their uniforms. It made his life far easier to get through this way. Though, he wasn't completely convinced that he wasn't dead yet.

The donkey spoke before sitting down to look between the two. "I hate to be such a bother. You don't have to help since you're not from around here." He stated with a sad tone. It seemed quite miserable to be completely honest. The man almost felt bad for the talking toy. But, with Elena's offer to help, the creature stood and looked underneath himself to see the empty space where his tail used to be. "Well... it has a bow, I think... same color as me..." He started.

Tseng felt his eyes narrow a bit in thought as his hand moved to his chin. "Elena, that tail we found at the tree? Was it a pink bow?" He asked the woman. The donkey looked up and nodded. "That sounds like it...."

Tseng really was having some trouble figuring out how the doll was talking. Seriously, though. There was no wa-. Wait. That had to be the reason. It must have been a machine like Reeve's Cait Sith. It was the only logical explanation for a creature that seemed to be made of fabric. Right? His eyes moved to Elena as she spoke to the being. Were they being tricked? He hadn't been very suspicious of these worlds until this very moment. "Odd, he reminds me of Cait Sith." That was all he'd need to say to Elena for her to hopefully get what he was getting at. He didn't want to alert this donkey to his thoughts. But, they'd need to watch what they did and said around it. There was no telling who was behind it's creation.

The donkey blinked a bit before letting out a defeated sigh before wiggling a bit to get back up on it's feet. "Well if it isn't a bother... I don't mind that." He agreed as he started to trot off very slowly in the wrong direction. Tseng raised an eyebrow as his eyes met with Elena once more. This being really sounded quite depressed for such a cheery and bright world. "It's the other way." Tseng stated before the creature stopped, looked in both directions, then nodded. "Toward rabbits.... okay." He agreed as he started off again.

Tseng really was confused by the statement. Rabbits? Toward rabbits what? But, he stayed silent as he let Elena do most of the talking to the creature. That way he could handle any issues if and when they arrived. It wouldn't be a very long walk to backtrack. They had only just passed the tree with the garden in front.

Tseng shook his head a bit as they walked. To be completely honest, he wasn't sure. The creature was very lifelike and was talking extremely well, even if the tone gave away the depression. It was a bit awkward a position to be following a talking stuffed donkey back to a tree to find a tail that he had lost. It was completely weird and awkward position to be in. But, they were managing so far. These worlds were so different than their own. To think this had been out there all this time. Highwind would have been thrilled to know seeing as he wanted to get ShinRa into space for years. Though, Rufus never saw the appeal like his father did. It seemed on that note, the current president was wrong.

"True, he is quite real looking and sounding. But, I find it odd to think that it is. Then again, what do I know. We've talked to werewolves and a skeleton earlier. Maybe this is their norm here." He admitted in defeat. This was far outside his comfort zone. He liked to have as much information as possible before stepping foot in the area. He'd needed to wing it since leaving the planet. This was not ideal.

As they approached rabbit's house, Elena moved to collect the tail. Eeyore nodded a bit in response. "Yep, that's it alright... You can just stick it back. I'm sure I'll lose it again soon. I don't think it likes me much." Tseng pulled a face at Elena offering it to him to put on the creature. Had she really just volunteered him? Tseng shook his head and sighed, eyes closing briefly before he accepted the tail and reattached it. The donkey not exactly thrilled at having the tack shoved back in his behind. But, at least it was over. "Thank you kindly... I owe you my thanks..."