04--video

[shatterings]

[ The video flickers on and Naminé's looking incredibly unsettled. She's quiet for a while until she opens the door of her room. There, standing in the hallway, are two Meowstics--one female, one male--and a lone Espurr. Kind of like this, with the Espurr right in the middle. Standing. Staring.

Quietly, Naminé turns the camera toward herself. ]

When we woke up, we found them like this. I... I'm not sure why they're doing this.

... Is this normal?

Comments

[paopuprincess]

I dunno, I've never seen them uncomfortable about it.

[shatterings]

I don't mind at all. She's very good company.

[ It helps that her ears are very soft. ]

[shatterings]

That's true... they always do seem happy and excited to come out, though.

[shatterings]

What else does she eat?

Video

[shatterings]

[ ... welp. ]

Um... ghosts?

[heartdive]

Other treats? But the dreams... That's really what she likes.

[shatterings]

Does it... hurt the people whose dreams get eaten?

[Video]

[shatterings]

Neither are mine. Mini likes to keep it in her fur.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

He doesn't bother me... much [ that's kind of a lie ] so...

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Naminé... I'll set him straight. You don't have to hide things from me.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ But she's used to discomfort, to hiding things that make her uncomfortable. ]

... I'll try.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Discomfort means you can't be happy. It gets in the way.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

Himiko wears it with a ribbon around one of her ears~!

[heartdive]

I don't think so? Like, if she's even mine then I've never realized it.

[dressofheaven]

Well at least I know what to do if you ever have nightmares. I'll just send her to you to scare them away.

[Not that Ilya isn't going to come running herself if she hears Namine screaming in the night, because of course she is.]

[Video]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

Ah... [Well, she couldn't really lie. It was pretty obvious.

...And when she tries to answer she lets out a yawn. So.]

N-no. Ever since I woke up, after being in that castle, I've been worried about something like that happening again.

[Video]

[shatterings]

Mm... I don't blame you. But... I think it really is okay to sleep. Maybe... having one of your Pokémon out would help you feel better?

[shatterings]

Thank you, Ilya. I'll keep that in mind.

[ Well, her nightmares aren't the screaming kind, at least. They're more the "waking up in a cold sweat" type. ]

[Video]

[shatterings]

I'm sure it suits her very well.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

[ She hesitates, then nods slowly. ]

... I know.

[dressofheaven]

Oh don't mention it. She's hardly going to complain.

[Given that Cerberus has now flopped her head back into Namine's lap, this is hardly a contestable statement.]

[Private Video]

[bylight]

The next time he contacts you, let me know.

[Video]

[dangerousidol]

Yeah~ She's even more of a little princess now! I'm sure you'll love her when we meet!

[Video]

[shatterings]

I'd like that a lot, Rise. I hope she will.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Okay. I will.