01--VIDEO

[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]

[ 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.

[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!]

[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.

[shatterings]

It's nice to meet you, too.

[ For real this time. Hey, Naminé even manages to crack a little smile. ]

[paopuprincess]

Hey, I'm gonna come get you, okay? [She gives her a warm smile. You would think she would be used to seeing someone walking around with her face, but it just always seems strange to her.]

[shatterings]

With Riku and the others? [ There's a not-so-small part of her that feels the warmth of that smile, even if they're in completely different areas. ] ... I'll watch for you. Thank you.

[paopuprincess]

Sure, I'll bring the whole gang, okay?

[shatterings]

Okay. [ She has to stop herself from thanking Kairi again--is it getting a little old? ] I'll wait for you there.