David backed away, immensely frightened. His pal Mitch was clearly gone. He was already thinking of his abductor - because he was taking him away and had even changed his appearance and mentality - as his beloved father and all David's attempts to bring him back to himself had failed miserably. Mitch was obviously too far gone. He remembered David all right but not at all his previous life. David backed away some more but in spite of his steps taken nevertheless remembered that Mitch had been his pal a mere few hours ago, back when everything was normal. So he still tried to help Mitch, as a desperate last ditch attempt spurred on by their past friendship. A friendship that Mitch barely remembered now, if at all.
"Mitch! Please! Snap out it! Remember! I'm your friend! This awful man is NOT your father! Please!"
But it was too late and David saw it as clear as day. Mitch did not even see him anymore, or notice him. He was hugging lovingly his new daddy, whom was returning his affection in kind, obviously utterly delighted at having found a son. Futomaru cast a glance of interest at David and the young boy, not knowing if the interest was at his reaction or whether he wanted another son or even one for an acquaintance. Determined to avoid Mitch's fate and to suffer a similar brain-washing, he darted away. David knew he was too conspicuous in this mall so spurred on by panic, he sprinted across the mall, leaving through the double-doors. Everyone cast him curious looks but between his speed and the fat men's extra weight, no one stopped him. He did not heed the calls and easily avoided any gestures to halt him.
Once outside, David noticed a lot of housing and stores but in the distance he glimpsed a forest. Perfect. This thick forest would allow him to hide and wait and find a solution. He had shed his very cumbersome oversized garments and only his too-large shirt hung loose on his frame, the shirt covering loosely his buttocks and bare genitals. So he rushed towards the cover of the trees, not caring of his bare feet or any other screams and stares. As he found shelter in the greenery, he slumped onto the ground, exhausted but feeling safe at last. Here he could breathe a bit and think about a solution to his crazy predicament. Little did he know, though, that this forest was rife with mythological daddies too...