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[shatterings]

[ There's a curious someone fiddling around with her PokéGear. She's a little surprised she managed to click it on, since she's never actually dealt with much technology. ]

Ah... um, hello. [ Her surprise is replaced by a reserved sort of smile. It's pretty brittle--she's not supposed to be here. So why is she, then? Carefully, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear. A nervous habit, but it's not one she actually notices. ] I'm a little... confused. I'm not sure what's going on, and-- [ Wait. Is that... music in the background? It's faint, and she hadn't really noticed it until she was lost in thought. ] I think I might be hearing things, but... is there music playing somewhere?

[ She lets out a little sigh and gives the Minccino beside her a pat on the head. ] I think I just need a little bit of help, or... an explanation.

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[shatterings]

[ Now you're just encouraging her, Sora! She lets out a series of excited squeaks. She's practically bouncing in Naminé's arms, and-- is that a hint of a smile on her face? ]

Mm... I only have Mini for now, but... [ She's hoping to make more friends. ] Maybe... I'll meet more.

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[heartdive]

[ good! Sora likes smiles. they are nice warm fluffy things. ]

You will. Me and Fluffy are kind of inseparable. You should also ask Riku about a certain Charmander.

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[shatterings]

[ Okay that's a cute name, but Naminé doesn't expect any less from Sora. ]

I will. Um... Fluffy?

[the_pilgrim]

Get used to this? It's so...three key!

fufufufufufufu

[paopuprincess]

[So many questions. Why were there so many who looked like her?]

Are you... another Xion?

[shatterings]

Another Xion? I'm...

[ How do you tell someone that you're the other half of them? Especially if the person might be from a completely different timeline? ]

I... don't think so.

[paopuprincess]

[No? So maybe there's only one Xion, then. Is she Xion 2.0, perhaps?]

Don't tell me I really do have a long-lost twin sister.

[shatterings]

... Three key?

[shatterings]

[ She'd like to smile. Really, she would. But at the same time... she'd replaced Kairi in Sora's memories. Though she set things right, that's a pretty heavy burden. ]

Not... exactly. It's a bit... difficult-- [ an understatement ] --to explain over something like this.

[ And it wouldn't be right if she tried. Kairi deserves to know, face-to-face. ]

[paopuprincess]

[Really, she's heard a lot of crazy stuff. Her first "sister" was made from Sora's memories and somehow looks like her. What could this one's story be?]

Alright. Want me to come get you, then?

[shatterings]

We could meet up in Cherrygrove City... if you wanted to.

[ Maybe it won't be as bad as she's imagining it will be. But honestly, there's a lot Naminé needs to tell Kairi. And she's not quite sure where to start. ]

[shatterings]

[ Mini goes positively berserk at the wave, and her face fills the screen. Naminé pulls her back, carefully but firmly, and nods. ] I think... I've found someone to travel with.

[paopuprincess]

Cherrygrove.

[Man, that's a trip.]

Alright, I'll get some stuff together and come out.

[shatterings]

Okay. Um... thank you. Oh!

[ Mini's especially curious about this person--she looks just like her trainer! ]

She's... very interested.

[paopuprincess]

Oh hey, a Minccino! [She grins at the little mouse.]

Is she your starter?

[shatterings]

[ Naminé nods and pats Mini's head. She's a lot better at this social thing than her trainer, at least. ]

Mm. I wasn't expecting something so... cute.

[paopuprincess]

Most pokemon are pretty cute.

[video] Bit of a late tag, hope you don't mind!

[codeforhope]

[It seems as if a whole lot of people have answered the inevitable question of what this place is and what to do once you get here, so Chihiro decides to focus on something else. That something else being the fact that it's apparently 14 degrees out and calling for sleet all day today.]

If you haven't already decided to travel, you might want to go stay in the lab for a little while to keep warm...it is very cold outside right now.

[Hopefully she has someone that can come pick her up. If not, she's going to have a bit of a hard trip to Cherrygrove ahead.]

[shatterings]

I've seen a few different others... They really are cute.

[ And, because curiosity is a powerful thing-- ]

... What Pokémon did you start with?

[paopuprincess]

Only the greatest pokemon ever, Wayfinder!

[The proud Staryu quickly pokes its way into the video screen. Lady Kairi has summoned me!]

not at all! chihiro is so cute

[shatterings]

Oh-- [ Naminé checks her gear and nods once. ] Yes... um, I'm with two others. We've already started traveling.

[ The amount of kindness she's receiving is still a shock, and she's not sure what to do with it, other than-- ] Thank you.

[shatterings]

[ It's a fit, that's for sure. Naminé gives it a little wave. Oh, wait. Now she's embarrassed. ]

... I don't think I told you my name. I'm sorry. I'm Naminé.

[paopuprincess]

Naminé. That's a pretty name.

[She hugs the Staryu into her lap.]

I'm Kairi, but you probably knew that, huh?

[shatterings]

[ Everyone seems to be complimenting her name, and it brings a little flush to her cheeks. ]

I... yes. But... I don't mind you telling me.

[paopuprincess]

[She grins.]

Then it's nice to meet you.