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?

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[Private Video]

[shatterings]

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

[Private Video]

[bylight]

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

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

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

[Private Video]

[bylight]

All cats are like that.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Have you had cats before, Lightning?

[Private Video]

[bylight]

No. Never had time for one.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

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

[Private Video]

[bylight]

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

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

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

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

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Or family?

[Would Naminé like that?]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

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

... Yes. Like family.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

They'll be happy to hear that.

[Hers did.]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

You think so...?

[Private Video]

[bylight]

I do.

[Have a smile.]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Okay. [ A smile back! ] I'm glad... When I first arrived, I didn't think I'd ever be a part of such a wonderful family.

[ Partly, she's talking about her Pokémon. But another bigger part is talking about her human companions--Lightning included. ]

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Family is always a good thing. It's not always the people who are related to you.

[You can't help who you're related to, but you can choose who to call family.]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Mm. I've realized that a while ago.

[ It's not like she... really has anyone she can say is blood-related; Kairi doesn't really count, because Naminé's literally a part of her. ]

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Don't forget to let them know how much you care.

[Don't make her mistake.]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

Oh-- of course not.

[ It's... a bit difficult for her to express affection, but she's doing her best. It's the least she can do. ]

[Private Video]

[bylight]

You'll find a way to.

[She's the same way.]

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

It's... a little easier now.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

I'm glad to hear that.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

I thought you might be.

[Private Video]

[bylight]

Please let Hope know I still care about him.

[Private Video]

[shatterings]

I do each time I can.