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It was middle of the night, when the sudden scream came from the guest room. Basil, the great mouse detective, rushes from his room with a robe onto the guest room. As he enters, there he finds Diana holding onto herself, panting heavily as having a panic attack. "Diana?" Basil asks as he walks closer. Diana doesn't seem to react on him, so he moves closer. Once he was close enough, he moved his arms around her to gently embrace. In this, Diana starts to calm down with her breathing and realize where she is. Then she started to cry. It was one of those times when she had PTSD scenes. It mostly happens at night in the form of nightmares. Dawson said he had seen this during his military duties in Afghanistan. The traumas haunting through the nightmares or worse. He has admit to have a couple of them himself. But considering Diana's past, there's no doubt about it that it's serious. Suddenly, Elizabeth rushes with a cute pink night robe on and finds her uncle calming Diana. "Another

The meeting was a success. All went well, including for Mr. Switchboly. Since his main donation plan was for libraries, Dawnmouse wanted to include that as well. As soon as it ended, Mr.Dawnmouse went to see his son in the visitors' lounge. It was a touching reunion. Captain Andermice congratulated Basil for solving another case and, of course, hugged Elizabeth. "Well, I'm relieved that Mr. Swissballs had no part in the kidnapping." Elizabeth said as she, Basil, and Dawson back home. "Elizabeth!" "Were you suspicious of him?" Dawson asked. "I was fearing so when we came to Mr. Mussen's house and learned of his disappearance…" "But you were hoping it wasn't him, am I right?" Basil confirms. "Well, he isn't much of a social type. He mostly spends his time with books." Elizabeth said. "But he would never go that far." "True. But maybe that's why Mr. Richmouse decided to use him to get his hands on the money." Basil said. "As chairman and not so social type, no one wouldn't go speak to

It's now 4.50 p.m., and the meeting in the Diammonium club is starting soon. Mr. Dawnmouse is looking all nervous. Everyone else thinks it's merely because he is just starting, and it is natural to be nervous for the first time. But it's not about that. He hasn't heard anything from Basil of Baker Street or about his son. How can he know if his son is safe or not? Should he resign or not? Suddenly, Mr. Mussen rushes in with folders. He has a couple of stitches and a black eye that has stopped swelling. "I'm sorry for being late." He says and takes his seat. "My goodness! What happened to you?" Switchboly asked. "A burglar tried to rob us one night, but I stopped him, and he fought back. My wife insisted that I stay home to rest before the meeting. " Mr. Mussen said. "Oh my…" Captain Andermice said. Mr. Mussen goes to Mr. Dawnmouse gives a cheerful embrace and wishes him good luck. To other members, this isn't unusual because both were friends from the start. Mr. Dawnmouse looks a bit

Elizabeth took John the same way they got into the cellar. When they heard someone was after them, they hurried out as fast as they could. They soon found themselves at the port, but whoever was behind them was getting close. "What do we do?" John asks. Elizabeth notices a rope pile nearby and old boxes. She takes him there and helps him into the rope pile. "No matter what happens, stay quiet till I come." She said before hiding in an old box. The boxes were worn and had small holes to see. Elizabeth could see Ben, the kidnapper coming out from the sewers. He was so angry. He tried to look around to find her and the boy mouse. It's a good thing the rope pile is huge and thick enough for little mouselings to hide. Ben, the kidnapper, was getting closer to her hiding spot. Elizabeth prepares to use her hat-pin again when suddenly he stops and gasps. Elizabeth peeks through the hole to see him looking up shocked. Was someone here? She sensed someone big landing on the box she was

Basil is very aware of what his sister and her husband James have taught Elizabeth. As a traveling family, Elizabeth couldn't go to school. So, they hired a governess that came along. Elizabeth had three governesses before she came to stay in Baker Street. Luckily for her, they all were understanding towards her and taught her more than they should have. Sometimes Basil wonders if that was a good thing or bad thing. For example, Elizabeth now has very good hearing than any mouse could have. She could hear an important conversation from a long distance or behind the doors. This is sadly why Elizabeth is ideal to sneak in and find out what's going on in Ratigan’s old lair. Knowing what he was thinking, Elizabeth looked hopefully at him, waiting for him to say the words she wished to hear. Basil sees the wishful look in her eyes and sighs. "Just so you know, I dislike this idea very much." "Just say it." "Go listen to what's going on. But only that. No attacking." Basil clears. "We

Basil stood outside smoking his pipe while waiting for his niece to arrive with Toby, Mr. Holmes's basset hound. Dawson tiptoes to him, for he now knows when he requires a moment to think. “Basil?” “I know why they took Mr. Mussen as well,” Basil answers. “As well? Do you mean the same ones who took Dawnmouse’s son?” “I recognized the cap immediately. It belongs to Ben, the kidnapper. He was here.” "First Downmouse's son and now Mr. Mussen… Is this because of the Diammonium club's selection?" "It was unexpected to all the members. No doubt someone was displeased with the results and tried to eliminate candidates. Naturally, if Dawnmouse resigns as Chairman, Mr. Mussen would be the next option for losing by two votes. But since he is taken too…" "That leaves Mr. Switchboly. Could he also be in danger?" Dawson asked. Basil didn't have time to answer when they heard barking from a distance. Soon, the familiar Basset Hound appears from the distance and stops right in front of them. On

Soon, Basil, Dawson, and Elizabeth were walking in the new location. They decided to go see Mister Mussen and got his address from Nigel. "You don't think Mr. Mussen is the culprit?" Dawson asked worriedly. "Mister Dawnmouse did want to include art and music studies to his donation." "Of course not," Elizabeth said. "Mr. Mussen is very kind. He loves children." "But he doesn't have his own, am I right?" Basil confirms. "He got married just a half year ago," Elizabeth said. “They probably get later.” “What else do you know about him?” Basil asked. “He is not from a noble family, but he became rich five years ago.” Elizabeth begins. “Not all were pleased that he became a member of the Diammonium club. But then again, there are some not from noble families and still are members.” “How did your grandfather take it?” Dawson asked. “Oh, he didn’t mind. And neither didn’t Mr. Dawnmouse.” Elizabeth said. “By what I heard, those two have been friends ever since Mr. Mussen joined the

While waiting, Elizabeth was sitting quietly on a couch while Dawson walked to Basil. "Why would she come to meet him here?" Dawson whispers. "Because she doesn't like to go and meet her grandmother," Basil whispers back. "Mrs. Andermice is a very strict woman. She immediately demanded that Elizabeth should learn etiquette and other things a noble lady should. I heard when Elizabeth was there. She always hid behind her mother or father." "Oh dear…" "Captain Andermice luckily cares for her and knows how she feels about Mrs. Andermice. Which is why he suggested that she can come to visit him here," Basil said. Then the doors opened, and Nigel came pulling a wheelchair on which sat an old and wise-looking mouse. By seeing him, it was hard to believe he once was a Captain. His fur color had a bit of a grey hue while his beard and mustache were white. Even so, his eyes looked to be full of wisdom and happiness. His body looked a bit weak because he was in a wheelchair, but he obviously

It didn't take long before they arrived at Dawnmouse's home. The servant who was with young John Dawnmouse was in his bed with his head bonded and unconscious. This indicates that the kidnapper hit hard on purpose, so he can't stop him or fight back to save the boy. Dawson was checking his wound while Basil talked with the maid to describe the kidnapper. Elizabeth stood outside the hallway before Basil came out from one room and Dawson from the next. "Well?" She asked as they came outside of the house. She was wearing a straw boater hat with a purple ribbon. "The description that maid gave me sounds to be one crook who once worked for Professor Ratigan, Ben the kidnapper," Basil explained. "He was involved in another kidnapping case in autumn." "Ugh! Do you mean one of Fancypaws?" Elizabeth asked annoyingly. "I should've kicked both of his legs." Dawson looked confused at first before Basil told him the case. "Back then, Professor Ratigan was after Fancypaws' heirloom. A golden