.009 battles [Audio]

[battledancing]

[The feed opens to the sound of a somewhat ominous piano piece, unknown to the public at large save for the select people who share the Pokemon League castle's roof with Cynthia back home - or for the few who ever managed to get past the final member Elite Four.

Deft fingers keep on urging keys and strings and bringing music forth for a good while longer, until the final notes are played. That's when a pair of "Gaaaar!" and "Togeto!"  join in, prompting a small chuckle from her.]

Ah, you were right, sweethearts-- playing the piano really did help soothe and lift my spirits a little. I do still worry for those who disappeared, though. Have they been found yet, I wonder?

[Garchomp interrupts her train of thought with a growl, as though making a point.] You think we could go look for them, Garchomp? That's an excellent idea! We should start right away!

[This time, it is Togekiss who protests, patting the keyboard with a wing.] Oh, all right, Togekiss. But just one more song and then we're off, okay?

[Until the feed times out, the only thing that can be heard is the sound of the piano.]

Comments

[battledancing]

It's impossible to choose, isn't it? Between the people we love back home, and the people we learned to love in this place.

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

[Cute and deep. This one's a keeper.]

...I hope I never have to make that choice.

[battledancing]

[Careful. The moe might kill you. ♥]

From what I've seen, it looks like the choice is made for us.

[...] It would be nice, though. To find a way to meet all these people again one day, in their own homes.

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

[It's a risk he's willing to take!]

I'd just be worried that my world might be too dangerous for a flower such as yourself.

[battledancing]

[So brave!]

Oh? I have been here for a few months and I've been managing just fine.

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

[Brave, and maybe just a bit of crazy.]

I've seen some crazier things. Trust me.

[battledancing]

[Crazy is good. We're all crazy. 8D]

Such as?

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

Hm...well...I've been struck by lightning by a man with electric powers who claimed to be God. I had my shadow stolen on an island of zombies...and our biggest rival is a man who can create black holes at whim.

1/2

[battledancing]

Well, that... does sound rather strange, yes.

[battledancing]

But as long as I had my Pokemon with me, I'm sure I could handle it!

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles.]

Confidence. I like that in a woman.

[battledancing]

Every good trainer needs a bit of confidence! Though not too much, or else they might get cocky!

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you have your share of experience in battle, then.

[battledancing]

Just a little above average, I'd say.

[She's the motherfucking Champion of her region, man. That's. Quite a lot above average.]

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

[And modest too. Potentially the perfect package now.]

I don't think someone "a little above average" would fare so well in Discedo.

[battledancing]

[Also? She kicks ass. See icon.]

Not at all! A few acquaintances from my world used to be here months ago, and they handled themselves just fine!

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

So you're saying you're better than them?

[Tease tease.]

[battledancing]

Not at all! Only that we were all capable of dealing with Discedo just fine, regardless of age or gender.

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

This may be true, but it doesn't change the fact that it's a man's job to care for his lady.

[battledancing]

I hardly think there should be a gender difference there. People should simply care for those they love and do their best to make sure they are safe and happy.

[kitchen-smoke.livejournal.com]

True. We should all care. But I still have my beliefs.

[battledancing]

You make it sound as though you believed every girl is a damsel in distress in need of a hero.