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[shatterings]

[ The stream opens up with Naminé holding a Ducklett and a Torchic in her lap. It takes her a while to speak, and when she does, it's slow, pained. ]

When people leave... do a lot of them leave at the same time?

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[shatterings]

Mm. I'm... glad she was such a good friend to him.

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[paladinlost]

With any luck, you'll have the chance to tell him when he returns. And even if not... Surely some of your thoughts will reach him, even worlds apart, even if he doesn't quite realize what they are.

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[shatterings]

Mm... I hope so. And... I'll do my best to take care of the Pokémon he left me.

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[paladinlost]

Surely he'd be glad to hear that. How many are there? Are they taking their trainer's disappearance well? Or at least, as well as can be expected?

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[shatterings]

He left me just two... his Torchic and his Ducklett. They're... sad. They miss him a lot, but I think just being with me... it might be helping.

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[bylight]

That must be the boy who called her on her birthday. She seemed really excited about it.

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[shatterings]

Did she? Mm... I hope she takes good care of Fuu.

[dressofheaven]

[Ilya returns the hug, pulling Namine's face against her shoulder automatically, and strokes her hair a bit.]

I see. Do you need to sit down?

[One issue at a time, Ilya figures. Once Namine's feeling a bit more comfortable and supported, then they can worry about trying to deal with the loss.]

[shatterings]

[ She eases into it, hugging Ilya a little tighter. ]

I... think that would be a good idea.

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[wing_attack]

... Sometimes. I'm sorry.

[He's seen her on the network but... he doesn't know her enough to say anything specifically comforting.]

Do you have a friend with you? That... helps sometimes.

[diehardreaper]

Don't wager I have...

[ There's a sigh though as he ruffles his hair. ]

Buggering hell... our numbers're dropping like flies.

[dressofheaven]

Come on then.

[Not releasing her, but pulling back just far enough that they can walk, Ilya guides her over to a bench where she can rest her legs. No doubt they're quivering by now.]

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[paladinlost]

I've no doubt it is indeed helping. But they're not the only ones helped, are they?

[He remembers the relief of having another creature who shared his pain by his side, when he feared he'd never see his missing friends again.]

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[bylight]

She will. She's always been kind to animals.

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[dangerousidol]

Sometimes. I've lost a lot of friends here already. It's always painful each time.

[It's terrible, especially when she feels like they could become family to her.]

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[walkersystem]

I'm sorry ...

_{[What does she say? She's terrible at handling losses.]}

Was he from your home? Cause .. if he was you might see him again, right?

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[codeforhope]

Not usually, but...it does happen, yes.

[He's experienced that first hand.]

...is everything alright?

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[shatterings]

I'm... glad to hear it. Your sister seems like she has a very good heart.

[shatterings]

[ Naminé follows her, glad for the prolonged contact; it's at least anchoring her, just a little bit. ]

Will you be okay, Ilya...?

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[shatterings]

Mm-mm. [ She shakes her head, and luckily, a little smile--slight, but still there--crosses her face. ] No... it's like they're a reminder of him, and how much he means to me.

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[shatterings]

He was. Roxas... [ It's not that simple, Naminé knows, because Roxas is meant to rejoin Sora. But the sentiment is still there, and she appreciates it. ] I'll see him again, someday. I know I will.

[shatterings]

I... have noticed a lot less people here... Do you think more people will leave?

[ She hopes not--not just for herself, but for others here. ]

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[shatterings]

Mm... it's okay.

[ The Torchic gives a little chirp. ]

Yes... quite a few, and they've been so wonderful.

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[shatterings]

I'm sorry, Rise...

It... doesn't get easier, does it?

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[shatterings]

I wonder... what makes them go back?

[ It's something she's been thinking about more and more often now. ]

My best friend, he... he's gone. I... didn't think he'd leave, but... I woke up, and his Torchic and Ducklett were in my box...