03--video

[shatterings]

[ If you've spoken to Naminé before, you might notice she looks far more at ease now. Being around people who actually like her and mean her no harm has done wonders for her, and there's even a small, content smile there. She's sitting cross-legged on the floor, and in her lap is a Chikorita.

Making sure not to disrupt the sleeping Pokémon, she holds up a (probably familiar) feather. ]

... Is it normal to have things like these floating around? They're beautiful, but... I'm not sure what their use is.

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[Video]

[unfulfilledstrex]

They are...quite a delight.

[He beams eerily.]

But one has to wonder...what are they for?

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ That Lightning will cheer for her is a surprise--but it makes her feel happy. Naminé pauses and brings Ellie out of her Pokéball. Immediately once Ellie sees Lightning, she paws at the screen, letting out a soft mewl. ] A lot. I think. She knows who you are and that you're Hope's trainer, at least.

They all do have different personalities.

[Video]

[shatterings]

[ Ah. She remembers him, and she right away has to find something to do with her hands. Nerves, probably. She strokes Li's head, and the Chikorita lets out a little content sound. ]

... Something special, maybe? Do you have one, too?

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[And Hope is awake. He scrambles into Lightning's lap and mewls at Ellie. He's a Meowstic now, but he hopes his sister recognizes him.] ... I've spoken with him, since he can talk to me via his psychic abilities... He wants to be with his sister.

That they do. Sazh is the only one of my Pokémon who is content just being called a good boy.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

I'm going to keep mine anyways!

[She nods with a big smile. Untapped talent! She could work with this if the girl would let her.]

Yeah~! Can you dance or sing?

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ Ellie's a smart kitty. She mewls loudly, pawing harder at the screen. ] Ellie, be careful... Lightning? [ Naminé's eyes widen just a bit. ] Oh... Does he?

What Pokémon is Sazh?

[Video]

[shatterings]

It is very pretty. Li doesn't seem to like it, though...

[ Dancing and singing? Only drawing, Rise. Naminé's never even thought of doing anything like that. ]

I... don't think so.

[Video]

[unfulfilledstrex]

Oh yes! The smiling god is certainly shining it's productive grace upon me!

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[Ellie! I miss you! He paws the air, still mewling.] He does. He said he wants to be a better big brother to her, which is why he trained hard to evolve. [Light does look a bit sad. But she won't deny her Pokémon happiness.]

Sazh is a Staraptor. He's sitting on a branch outside the window.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

Maybe it's from a Pokémon he doesn't like?

[She doesn't look preturbed by this.]

How about when we meet-[not if!] I show you some moves?

[video]

[walkersystem]

_{[Hi Naminé! It's been a while, but Molly still replies without any hesitation and a fairly easy familiarity.]}

Maybe they're like rain or something and don't have a use.

[dressofheaven]

Well, hold onto yours. I expect they're going to be important later, if only because of what I've seen in this world already. And if what they lead to turns out to be dangerous, don't worry, I have one too. I'll protect you.

[Video]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

...Maybe the Pokemon has a severe molting problem?

[MAYBE...?]

Yeah. It's glowing for some reason.

[Video]

[shatterings]

Or it's a very large one.

[ The possibilities are endless. ]

Mm. They're certainly not ordinary.

[shatterings]

[ Oh. There's a faint blush there at her last words. ]

Um... you don't have to, I mean--well.... I don't want you to feel obligated to... protect me.

[ She's a little flustered, forgive her. ]

[video]

[shatterings]

[ It has been a while, and Naminé gives her a little wave. ]

Mm. Maybe. I wonder if we'll find out for sure soon.

How are you, Molly?

[Video]

[shatterings]

Mm. That might be it.

[ She sure is enthusiastic! Naminé doesn't think she'll give up. ]

Um... w-we could do that. [ She can't really say no--she's just so earnest. ]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ Ellie lets out a string of mewls. Brother, can I get to you through this strange barrier?! ] He's a good brother. I'm sure she's very proud of him.

A Staraptor? May I see him?

[Video]

[shatterings]

[ She almost doesn't ask, but... ]

The smiling god?

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[No, you can't. It's not a barrier, dear sister.] They seem to be happy to see each other. [Light looks down at Hope and nods.] He's ready to go whenever you want him. I can send him via the PC.

I'll see if he'll come in. [She whistles softly, and a moment later a rather big bird lands beside her.] This is Sazh.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

They can be as picky as people sometimes!

[You get a huge genuine smile, not an idol smile, Naminé!]

So what's you name~? If it's super cute, you won't need a moniker!

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ There's a pitiful mewl from Ellie, which gets her a pat from her trainer. It's with a lot of surprise that Naminé stares at the screen. She sees Sazh, and she'd admire him more if she weren't so shocked. ] Lightning, are... are you sure?

[Video]

[shatterings]

[ oh god what's happening this is completely new ]

Um... Naminé.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

I am. Like I said, I talked it over with him. He knows that it'll mean when he leaves me. You'll be his new trainer. But he misses Ellie, and I won't force him to stay with me since he has family he wants to protect. [Lightning is big on family. It would break her heart if she knew she was making any of her Pokémon unhappy.]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ She bows her head--trying to compose herself here--for a moment before looking at the camera again. Her eyes are a little misty. ]

I... thank you. So much. I'll take good care of him, Lightning.