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[shatterings]

[ Naminé hasn't posted on the network in a while, but her expression as the feed flickers on is one part curious, one part unsure. ]

It's... probably a strange question, but... does anyone have any advice on, um, breaking out of your shell?

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[shatterings]

Well... I think I have been smiling much more now that I'm here...

[ She nods and pauses, then gives him a smile. Not a huge one, but it's a start. ]

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[diehardreaper]

There we are! It's good this place's given you reason to smile, love... And with such a charming smile like that, you'll find your confidence in no time. Now for the second bit of that problem.

[ at least she's got the attitude part down. ]

Sometimes, you've just got to push yourself and do it, I find. Start with the smile then just... Do it! Say hi to someone you've never met. Greet the waitress at the cafe good morning. Start small and in time, it'll be like second nature to you.

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[shatterings]

I think it's more... the friends I've made here. [ There's a light blush there, and she nods, looking down for a brief moment. ]

Saying hello... to just anyone, then?

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[diehardreaper]

That's as good a reason as any to smile then, if you ask me. Also a ruddy good start if you've managed to make a few friends.

[ Ah, but she really is a charming thing. He's already fond of her for her willingness to learn. ]

well... Not just everyone, mind. That'll just make you seem a bit barmy. Prolly just those you come into contact with... Those blokes tending the pokemart counter, the nurses at the center... Anyone who looks like they might need a bit of cheering up.

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[shatterings]

I've even been traveling and staying with them.

[ If Naminé's anything, it's more than willing to learn and improve herself. ]

Barmy? Mm... Some of the workers in Pokémarts do seem a bit... down. I wonder why that is...

[ Negative customers? Consistently bad days? Naminé can't even begin to guess. ]

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[diehardreaper]

All the more reason they'd need a bit of cheering up.

[ he's gotten a few extra potions tossed in using that method. ]

so you can start small there'n before you know it, it'll be second nature for you to start talking to people!

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[shatterings]

It's... really that easy?

[ Maybe not that easy, because talking to people she doesn't know is a bit difficult still, but... ]

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[diehardreaper]

It's only easy on paper, love.

[ And an encouraging grin back ]

It's the execution bit that takes some doing. Once you get the first one out the door, it'll get easier'n easier. Promise.

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[shatterings]

You... think so? I-I hope so. I've... started speaking to people more over the network, so I think that's an improvement... right?

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[diehardreaper]

Definitely a start! I think you're well on your way then, sweetheart. Keep that up'n you'll be out if your shell in no time.

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[shatterings]

Mm. Thank you, for helping so much. I'll try my best.

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[diehardreaper]

No worries, sweetheart! Doubtless I'll be seeing the changes if ever we chance upon each other in the streets of Goldenrod, eh?

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[shatterings]

I-if I'm ever there, yes, I hope so.