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Pluto woke up with a searing headache. The only light source in his room came from the hallway light creeping under the door. The door? He didn't have a door anymore thanks to Malakai. Who's room is this anyways? It must've not mattered to his drunken self who was just looking for somewhere dark to hide away. It still felt too bright, and his eyes burned every time he blinked. He knew it was in his best interest to get up and take a cold shower before he disintegrated into the mattress. But he couldn't find the energy to move. Even breathing felt like there was a cement block sitting on his chest. As much as he wanted to blame the alcohol, he knew this only happened when he was sober. When he's at his worst, he'll lay in the same spot for hours, unable to sleep, yet unwilling to move. He hoped this time would not be like that, and that somewhere deep within him he could pull his shit together to at least roll onto the floor. He tried to find it in him but there was nothing left. He was completely empty.

***

"Have you seen Pluto?" Neptune asked.
Saturn looked up from her desk while still writing.
"Haven't I told you to not talk to me unless it's an emergency?" She scolded.
"It is an emergency! I haven't seen him since the banquet and I'm worried. And you're avoiding my question!"
Saturn sighed and rolled her eyes.
"I don't know where he is, why don't you go play with people your own age."
"You're no help at all!" He shouted.
"Thank you, it's my specialty." She responded.
Neptune stomped out of her office and back to the elevator. Maybe he'll have better luck on the next floor. But Saturn was one step ahead of him.

[VRSCOM]
TO: Ur Anus
Sat: Neptune is interrogating everyone. Get Pluto's ass out of bed.
Ur Anus: I'm trying to!! I can't find what room he's in
Sat: have you tried looking in his bedroom
Ur Anus: very funny. That's the first place I looked he's not there
Sat: well good luck
Ur Anus: :(
Ur Anus: ....
Ur Anus: >:(
Ur Anus: !!!!
Sat: WHAT
Ur Anus: could you maybe help us find him
Ur Anus: pleaseee
Ur Anus: I'm sure Venus would appreciate it :>
Sat: don't think this will become a regular thing. I'm only doing this ONCE.

She stopped typing and closed her eyes. Focusing on the sounds and the vibration of movement around her, she could see a blueprint of the entire 6th floor. Focusing in a little harder she could reach the waves of the 7th floor. Eighth floor. Ninth floor. Stop. The hallway. Wall. Door. Empty room.
She repeated this process of mentally maneuvering throughout the ninth floor. There was a lot of different energy on the floor, probably from all the new recruits. In the third wing, she felt a pulse. He's in here somewhere. She opened her eyes finally.

[VRSCOM]
TO: Ur Anus
Sat: He's on the ninth floor, third wing, second to last door on the right. You're welcome.
Ur Anus: you will not regret this I swear!
Sat: why are you still texting me don't you have a person to find

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