Take Initiative.

[trustharder]

It seems things have been resolved - peacefully, if more than a little awkwardly for most parties involved. However, there's still work to do here, isn't there? Ryuunosuke shrugs after a long moment; tips his head up a bit. "Hey, Glory? Let everyone up." And apparently that's all it takes, though what that actually does isn't something that happens all at once - rather, panels slide out from the wall, forming a staircase up to that balcony they've been standing on. Mettaton doesn't really wait for the others to join them; he just leaves back through that section of wall they entered from, calling something back over his shoulder. "We've got another room to work from back here, darlings, this shouldn't take too long to work out." >Follow?

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[captainobnoxious]

... To me, [she'll repeat, because that's the important thing.] Besides, you also did our bodies and stuff like that, so what makes you any different than a medic?

[devastation]

[Yeah, it probably would be a good idea to make sure that no one else gets to this place and tries any funny business.]

Do you need any help with that?

[devastation]

I... I don't want to risk anyone's safety here, but yes, I'm afraid to say that things are quite troubling back home right now.

[......]

Um... do you remember when we first arrived here, and I told you that there was something written on my profile that didn't make sense at the time?

[can you guess where this is going]

[greatestcool]

Gingersnap...

[Okay, that's actually kind of cute, he can get behind this nickname.]

Well, good. I really do appreciate it.

[blastiarm]

Now that's what I'm talking about! That sounds really fun! Don't you dare forget when I stop by, I'm definitely taking you up on that!!

[WHY COULDN'T YOU HAVE DIED INSTEAD OF CAREN oh wait that's a bad thing to think]

[devastation]

[Oh...]

Well, that's not something you'll have to be concerned about again, hm? We're all alive and together here now.

[Sure, there might be some dangers waiting for them after this, but for now... it's nice, not being involved in that murder game anymore.]

[devastation]

Mm... I wish I could say the same, but... honestly, I'll have to look for a new home soon, once I've found my students again.

[zombie-infested school is not really a great place to live, that is a thing that she's helpfully recalled thanks to this murder game...]

[devastation]

That's good to hear. [... She thinks?]

... Are you still thinking about heading back home? [Or well, back to jail?]

[prismbloom]

[ She gives his shoulder a little nudge. ]

Well, then I suppose I can accept your apology.

[bloodisthicker]

...yes, we were. I was certain they were going to turn around and delete all of us the second they had the opportunity.

[psychoh]

[shrugs] It's, uh, it's not like I've got any other options, right? [as far as he knows.]

It's for the best. I think.

[psychoh]

... She's just, just a regular Chatty Cathy now, isn't she...? [what the fuck cars]

... I am, though. I've got to.

[uro_cyon]

It is, but it's supposed to be a temporary thing. More of a high than anything else. [ And before this, it was kind of a fun thing to do every so often.

Now?

No way.]

[uro_cyon]

...I'll think about it.

I still have my family to worry about. [ But it's kind of tempting?]

[bloodisthicker]

Well, I'm certainly glad to hear that. I trust he'll let me know if he wants me to stop anything.

[...hmmm. how about... what looks like the brim of his hat. is that kind of like scratching a dog behind the ear. it's good that pokemon are a lot better at getting their feelings across to people than normal animals, at the very least...]

...ah, yes, that... was what Glory warned us about. It did serve to kick us into gear, and we learned some pretty valuable things... that we couldn't get across to you, unfortunately enough.

[bloodisthicker]

...hm. That... sounds potentially unsettling, since all of the spirits that exist where I'm from have always been spirits outside of exceedingly rare cases.

...I'm glad we all made it.

[bloodisthicker]

...yes, I'm glad we are too.

[we're Definitely Not Dating. yet.]

Well... I can't help but still feel a bit bad about it, even so.

[cherryblooded]

[Not at all. Of course not.]

That's alright. I won't be able to show anyone my home, and I'm trying not to feel too guilty over that. Would if I could, but I can't.

[bloodisthicker]

...yes, we are. I'll admit, that's why I'm considering Colress's world above practically any others, because somehow even floating gear creatures are really charming and affectionate there.

[...it's also because Colress, but uh. Therapy critters don't hurt.]

[pokexplorer]

[Ohhh, well that seems to be going over well! Most have opted to just pet Beheeyem directly on his head, which is also fine! But this feels so nice! The little alien relaxes and leans into Tarrlok's hand, his fingers glowing on and off. Yep, he's definitely content with this. That's two for two...!

It's all so heartwarming! At least...that's what Colress thinks as he watches on with a smile.]

At this rate, you're going to charm my entire team! I can tell already, your own Pokemon are going to be well-loved.

[In other words, super spoiled. But at this rate, his own Pokemon are on that road too...

Ah, and then there's the more serious discussion...]

You...you did? Even so, that is extremely impressive! I would love to hear the tale of your findings sometime. Perhaps as we're catching up in the next few days.

[Maybe it'll be a more upbeat thing compared to what else they'll be discussing...hahaha.]

[amygdalae]

I wasn't trained in this professionally.

[That's a very big difference.]

[amygdalae]

I wouldn't turn down any helping hands, but I don't want to impose on anybody either. Everyone deserves a break.

[It's just that for Bruce, working on this is sort of his 'break', in a way.]

[amygdalae]

Generous as always.

[The smile widens a little, and the corners of his eyes crinkle a little.]

[pokexplorer]

[That gets a soft smile.]

I am glad. While it was heartening to discover that you were all still around, it was difficult not to worry...

[Since, y'know, they were still dead in a way.]

...I can also say that you all were a big support for us as well. I believe our conversations with you all and your show of determination gave us the big push we needed to do some major investigation on our end.

[They ended up finding things, too! It felt like progress, and that meant a ton when things were pretty bleak for all sides.]

[pokexplorer]

[...At least she couldn't possibly mess his hair up any more than it already was. He'll still try to smooth it out, but he's smiling back. He's not really that concerned about it. He's more grateful that Sigrun is taking this with so much stride.]

Well, she has a rather busy life, being the Unova Champion and all, but I don't doubt that you two will cross paths at some point if you get a chance to visit.

[As he thinks about it, he's sure that Rosa and Sigrun would get along well. Just like Cherryblod, Colress knows that Sigrun will be a similar type of Trainer as Rosa. It's something he can only hope to be like someday.]

Indeed...I certainly believe I have learned as much by going through these two months with you all. Trust is what got us through this, and Rosa believing in her Pokemon is what gave them the confidence to defeat Ghetsis. Thus, I absolutely do believe in you and Cherryblod.

[His smile softens as he glances off again.]

As for love, perhaps we will have to compare notes at some point down the road. Cherryblod is clearly an outlier.

[Cherryblod has an indescribable amount of love, man.]

...Thank you, Sigrun, for being so understanding about this. I am not so sure I deserve it, but it does mean a lot.