seventh fault; video/action for Azalea Inn

[comeatmibro]

[ Miyuki turns on the 'Gear, sitting on the edge of a bed in an inn room. (Wait, so you're saying she's paying for an inn room? Yes, yes, she is. Something's clearly wrong here, and not just because she's not freezing her ass off in a tent: her eyes and nose are red. She's clearly been crying.)

When she clears her throat and speaks, her voice is soft, but steady, and strangely sober for Miyuki. ]

My brother— Chitose Senri went home, in case anyone's looking for him. He left me his Persian — [ She turns the camera down to the cat's head in her lap. ] — and a note. I guess he wrote it a while ago.

[ It's a long moment before she turns the camera back on herself and smiles, however weakly. ]

He said when I come home, we'll celebrate me being a Pokémon League champion. I'll hold him to it, y'know. A girl's gotta get some recognition. ... So I'm gonna keep going to collect all the badges, so when I come home, he'll be proud—

[ Her voice cracks suddenly, and she drops the 'Gear into her lap. There's a too-close view of the Persian lifting her head, mewling concern, but just a few seconds later, Miyuki picks it up again. Her eyes are wet. ]

I got the Hive Badge already. Three down, five to go. Then it's on to Kanto. [ She clears her throat again and swallows. ] Me and Sakura-chan are headed up north, leaving tomorrow morning.

I've got some last-minute stuff to do before we hit the road again.

[ The feed ends somewhat abruptly. ]

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[usedlaserbeam]

[Another one down, then. Hnnn.

Yagyuu's in his bedroom, too, from the looks of this video's background, and in the process of costuming up for the night's masquerade; he's got the black turtleneck, red pants, and high black boots on at the moment, but he's still sans coat, gloves, sword, and mask. So he doesn't look quite as ridiculous as he might otherwise, even if the red-and-black motif isn't exactly his color.]

You're in Azalea, Chitose-san?

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[comeatmibro]

[ Miyuki's reply is a little delayed, but she looks more composed, and she's outside, walking through town. Her cheeks and nose are redder than her eyes now. ]

Not for long. We got here like a week ago and I got my badge, so we're out first thing tomorrow.

[ Have you met Shitenhouji? It's gonna take Miyuki a bit to realize that Yagyuu's dressed funny at all. ]

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[usedlaserbeam]

[Hey, the Red Death is totally classy. In a ridiculous way.]

I see. You're making rapid progress through the gyms; that's a particularly admirable feat in weather like this.

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[comeatmibro]

The weather's no big deal. Travel kind of sucks, but we've got an Arcanine. Helps a lot.

Ecruteak's next, though. Gonna solo with my Tyranitar, I think.

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[usedlaserbeam]

That's the ghost gym, isn't it? I'd be interested to hear how that goes for you.

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[comeatmibro]

I should probably double-check, but he's got a handful of Dark-type moves and STAB, plus he's probably overleveled. Noooot exactly anticipating a real struggle.

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[ripped]

[He looks at her for a long moment, eyes narrowing a touch. Stiff upper lip, kid.]

Don't get too ahead of me, now.

[...yes, that's Nero-speak for 'cheer up, kid'.]

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[comeatmibro]

[ Miyuki's out in the cold when she answers him, but she looks much better. ]

Maybe you should work harder to catch up, old man.

[ and this, in turn, is probably Miyuki-speak for 'thanks for caring.' ]

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[ripped]

'Old man?' You're just jealous that I rock the white hair. And besides, I'll be hitting up Goldenrod soon.

[Yeah that's right. Guess who you should come visit.]

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[comeatmibro]

[ Oh, my, guess who'll be headed back that way... :3c ]

Doesn't matter where you are if I've still got more badges than you.

[ Just to be a brat, she flashes the Zephyr, Plain and Hive Badges in her fingers. ]

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[ripped]

On Buster's wings? Don't count on it lasting too long.

[He'd flip her the bird, 'cept she's ten.]

So, did you catch that Slowpoke, in the end?

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[comeatmibro]

[ She rolls her eyes. ]

Nah... Gotta get a fishing rod first. I'll do it eventually. There's gotta be a rod somewhere, probably, like... up north on the coast in some dude's house.

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[the_whitequeen]

Chitose? ---

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[the_whitequeen]

---then ---

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[the_whitequeen]

...

Video; 4/4 sorry for spamming.

[the_whitequeen]

Miyuki ... good luck.

[ Too sad to see someone leave so suddenly again. ]

Video; no worries! ♥♥

[comeatmibro]

[ Miyuki gives Lacus a smile, if not a strictly happy one, when she replies several minutes later, now relocated to somewhere in the town. ]

Thanks, L-sis. I'll be okay.

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[the_whitequeen]

I know you'll be.

[Smiles. ]

But I thought it wouldn't hurt to let you know that I am still cheering for you.

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[comeatmibro]

[ Her smile grows a little, and she looks down. ]

... I'm glad.

[ After another pause, she looks back up. ]

Have you lost anyone here, L-sis?

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[the_whitequeen]

[ Countless ... here? Croix, Eagle, Rise, Shinn, Hibiki, Sisuca ... now ---

She is trying to be happy. They were home. It could be worse. She lost her father and countless other people back home. ]

Yes.

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[havemercy]

You've got the right idea about it. [ A soft spoken voice answers her call in return. ] He'll be proud of you so long as you keep your head up and think of all the good things you have here.

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[comeatmibro]

[ Miyuki looks a lot better when she responds, at least — traipsing through Azalea in the cold, but dry-eyed. The smile she gives Kyrie is a little shy, though. ]

... Thanks.

You're Metal-bro— er, Nero's... girlfriend, right? [ She's only seen her once before, but it wasn't so long ago, and a pretty face like Kyrie's stuck with her. ]

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[havemercy]

[ She'll break that layer of ice that's her shyness soon enough. ]

Metal-bro..? [ That gets a giggle out of her. Of all the nicknames in the world.. ] Yes, I suppose that I'm his girlfriend. He hasn't been giving you any trouble, has he? I'd hate to have to scold him so soon.

video; whoops, sorry for the repost ♥

[comeatmibro]

Puh-lease. That dude's nothing but trouble! [ She scoffs. Don't worry, she forgets to be shy all on her own when you get her talking. ]

But, well, I guess he doesn't suck. He worries about me like he's my dad sometimes, so he can't be a bad guy, right?

video; no worries, sorry for my delay xD

[havemercy]

Oh no, you've figured him out already? I was hoping to keep that secret all to myself. I wouldn't want the reputation of being a girl that only sides with trouble after all.

[ A laugh. She's already teasing. ]

Does he now? I didn't think he could adopt without talking to me.