shatterings | 06. video

06. video

[ 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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[ Naminé's so worried that she wraps her arms around her friend. There's a lump in her throat that doesn't seem to want to go away. ]

I... I know how strong you are, Ilya, but if he ever shows up, please... be careful.

[Though she'd love to seethe in her newfound hatred for Marluxia for a little while longer, Namine's concern finally cracks through Ilya's anger, and with a sigh she envelops her again.]

Namine, listen to me. No one, by they my enemies or yours, will harm any of us here as long as my Pokemon and I are watching over us. I will protect you. And I will not allow them to harm me either. Believe in that, and remember that none of us are alone.

[ None of us are alone. Before, it had been all too easy to forget. Being here, though, surrounded by so much... love (because that's what it is, isn't it?), it's easy to remember that. Naminé's hold on her tightens a little bit more, and she nods. ]

... I know. I won't forget. Thank you, Ilya. [ She peeks up at her friend. ] But... I won't stop worrying about you, either.

Well, I suppose as I'll be doing the same for you, I can't argue too much about that.

Though I do wonder how you'll feel once you finally do see me in battle...