Arthur was surprised at the sudden joy he felt at seeing another human in this strange and scary place. He had never enjoyed the company of his peers. They often were quite cruel to him. Except here he found himself crying. Crying tears of joy. He tried to hold it back, but he could not help it. So, he stood there tears pouring down his face trying his best to avoid making too much noise.

"I'b Arphurr," He sobbed. "I bought I was alobe."

He sniffed heavily trying to clear his nose so he could speak more clearly. He felt so overjoyed that he was not alone he could not even hear the mouse as it continued to rant and rave. Suddenly, a smile broke out on his face as his joy fully manifested itself outside of the tears. He wiped the snot from his face and cleared his throat.

"I'm Arthur," He repeated. "I thought I was alone. I'm so glad I'm not! Where are you from? I've never hear a voice sound like that before!"

He frowned in puzzlement as he realized the words he was saying felt empty somehow.