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[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?

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[shatterings]

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

... I'll try.

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[bylight]

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

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[shatterings]

[ She hesitates, then nods slowly. ]

... I know.

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[bylight]

The next time he contacts you, let me know.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Okay. I will.

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[bylight]

Be careful. Please.

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[shatterings]

I will. Ilya's Pokémon can scare off even the toughest person, I think.

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[bylight]

Hope will, too. He's a lot stronger than he looks.

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[shatterings]

Mm. I've noticed. It helps that he's a Psychic type, I think.

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[bylight]

You can reward him with spicy treats.

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[shatterings]

He likes spicy things? Okay.

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[bylight]

He doesn't like dry or sweet too much. He's picky, like all cats are."

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[shatterings]

I've never had much to do with cats, so...

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[bylight]

You have two now. Cats are independent, but they love attention when its on their terms.

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[shatterings]

Mm. [ Giving Hope and Ellie both hugs here! ] They are rather sweet, when they want to be.

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[bylight]

All cats are like that.

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[shatterings]

Have you had cats before, Lightning?

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[bylight]

No. Never had time for one.

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[shatterings]

I've never had anything like a pet before, so... this is new for both of us?

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[bylight]

Maybe. I don't really consider them pets since they are so self-sufficient.

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[shatterings]

Mm. That's true. More like... friends.

[ She hasn't had many of those, either. ]

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[bylight]

Or family?

[Would Naminé like that?]

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[shatterings]

[ Her eyes widen, and she gives a little smile. ]

... Yes. Like family.

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[bylight]

They'll be happy to hear that.

[Hers did.]

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[shatterings]

You think so...?