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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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[Video]

[shatterings]

You... weren't human before?

[ She pauses, giving a light smile. ]

For what it's worth... I think you're doing fine.

[video]

[codeforhope]

I don't think so. From what I heard, that wasn't something that had happened before. At least, not very recently, anyway.

[Video]

[wing_attack]

I started out as one, but for the past three years I've been a bird most of the time.

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[diehardreaper]

Mister Spears doesn't remember a lick of it though but apparently, it's true!

[ A shift of topic though. Good thing this seems to put her in better spirits. ]

Blimey, you never told me you were an artist, sweetheart! That's fairly good, it is! Though... I had another project in mind. The whole.. breaking out of your shell bit was what I meant to ask about.

[dressofheaven]

And I don't want you to be hurt! Why do you think I'm so mad?

[This was not the original intention of this talk by a long shot, but Ilya's far too angry to be calmed down at the implications of just what was done to her dear friend.]

That man in your dream, the one I ran over... he was the one, wasn't he?

[video]

[paladinlost]

Of course! You obviously care about them and your friend. Therefore, I can say with complete certainty that they'll turn out well.

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[bylight]

Of course. When the weather is better.

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[dangerousidol]

I know. I just have to stay strong, right?

[paopuprincess]

[She tries her best.]

I think he knew, somewhere in his heart.

[She gives her hand a gentle squeeze.]

[shatterings]

... I think you might be right. But if he ever comes back... I'll tell him, the first opportunity I can.

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[shatterings]

The weather has been very strange... I wonder how long it will last.

[shatterings]

[ She's at least willing to talk about it; months ago, she wouldn't have even considered it. But now, Naminé isn't nearly so hesitant--even if she is worried, she doesn't want to hide this from her friends... ]

... He was... one of them, yes.

[video]

[shatterings]

I do. [ A smile, even if it's pretty shy. ]

Oh, um-- I'm Naminé.

[paopuprincess]

That's the spirit. [She ribs her sister gently, trying to get her out of this funk.]

In the meantime, you can come have fun with the family you still have here.

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[shatterings]

I see... I'll keep that in mind.

[ She flushes, though, and turns the pages, showing him several sketches--some of her friends, but others are of the locals. ]

Well... um, drawing is what I'm good at, and so I figured drawing people where I am will help. And it cheers them up, too, I think.

[Video]

[shatterings]

[ Huh. ]

A bird... I would never have guessed.

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[shatterings]

Well... I suppose so, but it's okay to rely on others, too.

[video]

[shatterings]

So it's very special when it does happen...

[shatterings]

[ She lets out a little "ah!" of surprise, but it's enough to draw a laugh from her. It's quiet and small, but still, she's already feeling a little better. ]

I would like that. Maybe... we could go to the aquarium in Cerulean City some time...?

[Video]

[wing_attack]

[He just grins slightly and shrugs.]

It was a pretty good thing to get stuck as, honestly. I've got a bunch of flying types here, and that experience comes in handy.

[paopuprincess]

[That laugh was all Kairi needed to breathe a sigh of relief. The last thing she wanted was her already reserved sister to draw up into herself out of sadness.]

Oh, hey, yeah. We never had a chance to go before, did we?

I'd love to see all the cool water pokemon there.

[shatterings]

[ It's something to look forward to, at least! ]

Do you think everyone would want to go?

[Video]

[shatterings]

Then you have a close bond with bird types, don't you?

[dressofheaven]

I have never been so satisfied about crushing someone underfoot. Or wheels, as the case may be. Pity it was only a dream.

[That's the angriest smile imaginable on her face.]

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[islandshore]

Hmm, well, I think it's still warm enough. We could even hit the water park if you wanted.

[But only if she wants; he knows the girls already had a romp in Cerulean before.]