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[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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[Private Video]

[bylight]

[Is she crying? Light looks shaken. Was she just that happy? That was what she was hoping for, and the words said backed that up.]

You don't need to thank me.

[Her eyes are drawn down again, and after a moment, she nods.]

Hope said he'll protect you and Ellie, and your other Pokémon. Like a knight.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

I love that name! I'll call you Nami-chan! I'm Rise Kujikawa~ My old idol name was Risette, but here I'll just be Rise.

[It's been so long since she's had someone to talk idols with that wasn't a boy. Excuse her enthusiasm.]

[Video]

[shatterings]

[ People are complimenting her a lot. WHAT DO. ]

I... th-thank you, Rise.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

A knight...

Well... [ She smiles, and it's a lot happier than her usual ones. Much more... light. ] I think Ellie is even more excited than I am.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[Light's eyes widen a bit, she can't help it. It's been a long time since she's seen such a bright smile, just like the smile she saw on Serah's face when they were reunited. It makes her sad but happy as well. So Nami gets a very soft smile in return.]

I'm glad.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

So where are you? I'm heading to Goldenrod to start my job as an idol there, but I'm totally going to keep travelling! We should figure out a place to meet up!

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ The smile surprises her, but... at the same time, it doesn't come off as a very big surprise. Lightning might have a rough exterior, at least from what Naminé can tell, but she has a genuinely good heart. ]

So am I. Thank you, Lightning.

[Video]

[shatterings]

Right now? Um... Blackthorn City. I... I'm not sure when we'll be leaving.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[She keeps smiling. This was winding up better than she thought it would. She has the feelings forming that she had when she accepted her friends as her family.]

I told you before, you can call me Light.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Oh-- I'm sorry... Light.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

Aw... I'm going to Azalea right now. That's so far away from you...

[Have a pout.]

[Private Video]

[bylight]

It's alright. I keep being told I'm intimidating.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

I don't think you are.

[Video]

[shatterings]

[ oh no must fix this ]

W-well... I'm certain we'll be able to meet soon...

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[She lets out a soft laugh.]

You're not the only one who thinks that, either.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

You said 'we'. Are you traveling with friends right now? Can you ask them to take you to Goldenrod?

[capitald]

[Naminé! Well, it's good to see her in high spirits after their last conversation, so, have one of Ringabel's charming smiles as he holds up a feather of his own.]

Perhaps they're simply for decorative purposes, or maybe they carry some form of enchantment. Whatever their use may be, they do make for a rather charming souvenir.

[Video]

[shatterings]

Oh, um... If they wouldn't mind...

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Really?

[ Well... Lightning does exude a caring aura. Naminé smiles gently. ]

I think a lot of people might.

[shatterings]

[ Will she ever not blush at one of his smiles? Maybe. But today is not that day. Probably nervously, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear. ]

I thought they were rather pretty, too. My Chikorita doesn't seem to like it much, though...

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Only those who stick around.

[This is said with a softer tone. Not a lot of people had the patience to wait for her to warm up to them.]

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

Ask nicely~?

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ That smile becomes less bright and more somber. Naminé nods--Lightning's not the only one used to people leaving. ]

Mm. Well... I don't think you have to worry about me not being around... if you'd like me to be.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

[She nods, her smile a bit more sure.]

I'd like that a lot.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Mm. So would I.