I have a dream that I want to fulfill with you...

[tsugomori]

[ Well, that was an extraordinary trial to have... it was certainly filled with many things that wouldn't be lost to the memory of most, even for weeks to come. Although, the return to "normalcy" could be something that wouldn't seem like it was wanted, it was better than the alternative to returning to anything at all.

With ease, Mikazuki find himself setting up the usual party in the usual place-- that would be the library of course. Notes have been slipped underneath the doors of others, or hung up on the walls to alert them of this post-trial "celebration" -- which was more like a get-together of some sorts now than a real party. ]


Please join us in the library again. Of course, food and drink will be provided.

- Mikazuki, Orihime, Hanyuu, & Estelle

[ The food and drink has been set out, what with there being tea, vichyssoise, cream puffs, and fish for everyone to enjoy. ]

Comments

[firstaid]

[She can tell that grin is strained and she doesn't smile back at him while she puts the bowl and cup on the table.]

I'm sorry... I should have thought more before I said what I did.

[But then she smiles a bit.]

However, I'm glad to hear that it doesn't do that.

[uncouthhatcher]

Don't worry about it, princess, no harm done.

[He isn't over that sight by a long shot -- he still has nightmares about it -- but it's fine.]

There's an open seat if you wanna sit! Can't say no to beautiful company.

[firstaid]

[And sit down next to him is exactly what she does. Except she's realized what he says and can't help but blush a bit.]

M-me beautiful? I... [She giggles nervously a bit, trying not to scoot her chair away. He probably needs comfort given the trial and being given alcohol...]

How are you feeling, Gold?

[uncouthhatcher]

Like shit, if I'm honest with you.

[... which he is, clearly, pushing the book away and laying his head in his arms.]

Wish I coulda done more than I did to that bastard. Chi deserved somethin' better, you know? Though she wouldn't have wanted me to go at the guy, I guess.

[firstaid]

[It's definitely taking her for a bit of a loop, but she smiles nonetheless.]

I didn't speak with her much, but she was very kind. [Soft spoken, kind, even level headed with the meetings she did.]

I... still can't believe all that. Even if I'm familiar with.. that-- [Serial killers she means, not the hand thing...] --I didn't want to believe that would happen here. Then again, I never wanted to believe killing would ever happen.

[uncouthhatcher]

I never thought about it happenin' in the first place. Someone just... goin' off and murderin' a buncha different people 'cause they wanted to or for a certain reason like hands.

[fuckin weirdo.

... and kimbley's a whole different barrel of fun, not to mention gangrel and jasper...]

It ain't like you could tell the difference between a Pokémon defendin' its territory and someone usin' them like that anyway, as pissed as that makes me. [...] We've got real dangerous people in our mix, huh. What a choice group.

[firstaid]

There are dangerous people everywhere. That's more the reason why we need to find ways to defend ourselves.

[Hell, Estelle has already started to do that! Gold's seen her!]

[uncouthhatcher]

Yeah, I'd really like to see anyone mess with you and that gun you've got. There's no way anyone's gonna think twice about tryin' to get at you!

[... Which makes him happy, honestly, since Estelle's... one of the people he likes.]

[firstaid]

I would hope not. Though in the past people have tried to fight me thinking I was an easy target.

[Until they ended up fighting her with her sword skills and she kicked their butts.]

[uncouthhatcher]

Well, it's not like you'd usually think of princesses as the fightin' types, their Pokémon are usually more like pets than battlers too. Kinda surprised me that you and Adelina are!

[But in a good way.]

[firstaid]

I used to not fight, but if I care for my life, it's the only choice. Here and back home.

[uncouthhatcher]

Do you get in trouble a lot then?

[firstaid]

Well, I didn't, at least until I left the castle.

[uncouthhatcher]

You weren't kidnapped or nothin' like that? [wow, fairytales are so wrong.] What'd you leave for?

[firstaid]

I had to leave to tell a friend he was in danger.

[Simple enough, right?]

[uncouthhatcher]

[So simple.]

You couldn't call him?

[firstaid]

We don't have phones like there are here. The only way to communicate is via letter or personal communication.

[AND SHE LIKES FLYNN AND DOESN'T WANT HIM TO DIE SO IT WAS A SIMPLE CHOICE, REALLY.]

[uncouthhatcher]

[ALRIGHT, FAIR.]

Gotcha. So you leave your castle to find this guy and you get mixed up with trouble, kick ass and take names 'cause they underestimate you. Have you found him?

[firstaid]

Yes, we did. He appeared to be fine.

[And the assassin found a new (more interesting) target so yay?]

[uncouthhatcher]

[Good for Zagi.]

So are you goin' back to your city now? Or do you like bein' outside more?

[firstaid]

[She shakes her head.]

I rather like traveling and exploring, so I think I will do more of that.

[uncouthhatcher]

I know what you mean! There's nothin' like bein' out in the world, right?!

[From personal experience, apparently, and Gold's grin is probably the brightest it has been all day.]

Back in New Bark Town, I was livin' a good life, didn't think a single thing of bein' outside -- but then my stubborn ass decided to chase after a thief that didn't end up bein' a thief at all 'cause I didn't want the cops to get him before I did, and I ended up makin' a lot of friends, havin' a ton of fun, seein' the world in a way I hadn't ever before... [ah...] It was dangerous, sure, but nothing feels too bad when you're as young as I was. Couldn't imagine stickin' in one place for a long time nowadays.

[firstaid]

[That's good that he's smiling a bit for her!]

I'm glad you enjoyed journeying where you're from. It is really fun to see what there is and making all sorts of friends! To see the ocean, the woods, new cities and places, it's absolutely wonderful.

[uncouthhatcher]

Not to mention all the kinds of new foods you get to taste! Every place has got their own specialty, you know? Really tells the about the people that live there.

[He just loves food. Food is good.]