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[ She's been contemplating this, yes, ever since she got her ass handed back to her by Vanitas. She's lost, sure, many times in fact... but this one in particular... ]

How... when do you know you're strong? That you're not weak?

[ She might end that last sentence in a bitter hiss. Sure, she's lost, but when it involves her friends (and Pokemon), it becomes another thing. She couldn't beat Vanitas, came out even more battered, and well aware her appearance would worry friends. So lately she's been hanging around the roof of Goldenrod City's Department Store.

It sounds like she's going to say more, but whatever it is dissolves into a sigh and stops. ]

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... is someone making you question yourself?

I'm sorry to hear something's troubling you in the first place...

I guess. It's more like... I just feel like my current strength isn't enough right now.

No, don't. I'm sorry for worrying you.

Well... I suppose to begin with- I'm certain that it is, Miss Xion. You seem so compassionate to me that it's difficult to think that you're anything but capable and strong. That too is a type of strength.

You needn't be sorry. We're friends, aren't we? Of course I'll worry if you aren't feeling your best. I can only do my best to try to cheer you up from this point.

Ieyasu... [ fff, she doesn't know what to do with such straightforward... kindness and honesty. She wants to believe it, but at this point... ] Even so... I'd want to be strong enough to defend that belief in me, in others.

Thank you. I'll be fine, really. I'd have to, anyway, if I want to get somewhere from this.

If that's the case, Miss Xion... then we can only work at it together, right? If you have trouble doing it alone, I'm sure there are plenty of people who will be more than happy to support you.

Heh. Alright. I know you'll be fine - it'd be really too unfortunate if you stayed sad for too long.

Yeah... I'm starting to- well, no. I knew that, but I still wouldn't want to worry them, you know?

Heh. You're too kind, Ieyasu.

Well... I wouldn't want to speak for them, but I'd personally be more worried if I found out a little too late that you were trying to take on too much on your own.

Hah! If I set the standard for such a thing, then you're far above and beyond me already, Miss Xion.

Hmm... It's just my friends always seemed to help or worry over me back home. Too often, in fact. But in here, I can finally do something... or at least I thought I could.

H-Huh? Why's that?

Hmm... were you able to talk to your friends about it back home? You could do the same thing here, I imagine. Just to be able to express your wishes and trust your friends to respect them...!

It's because I believe you to be far kinder than I, Miss Xion. I admire your spirit and think you set a better example than I ever could.

I did, but... Um. It's complicated. [ Like, really. ]

I don't know. I don't think I'm all like that, so... don't sell yourself short, Ieyasu. From our conversation, I can tell you're the same, or greater, even.

... is it? Well... perhaps... but if that's the case, is it possible to simplify it at all?

Hah... well, equal, perhaps. Greater? I don't think I could ever quite agree to that, Miss Xion. You must be careful not to sell yourself short either.

Simplify? ... We were all a part of this Organization, and those two were the only friends I had there.

[ ... they're not gonna stop dancing around this, are they? ] We both try, right? We will try. That would be enough, at least?

Oh... I see. Well, I suppose it is no wonder why they grew to be protective of you in that case...

Haha, true. We will both try and that is more than enough.

Which is why, at least in here, I'd want to make up for that, that it'd be my turn to help them now. [ Sighs. ]

Yeah. We can't give up.

Then I'm certain you're capable of that- more than capable of it, really.

I hope, actually. I'll tell you one day when I'm sure I'm there.

[ Pause. ] Hey, Ieyasu...

Yes, Miss Xion? What is it?

Do you consider yourself strong?

[he inhales, considering it...

and sighs with a smile]

Yes.

I've been supported by great people, mentored by great men. I am not the strongest by any means - I'd say one of my vassals is far above and beyond me, actually - but... I do not consider myself weak. If I am to lead others, Miss Xion, and not believe in myself... there is no reason why they should believe me.

To say I am anything less than confident- it'd be an insult to everyone who has helped me along the way thus far.

[ There's a long pause on her end as she absorbs his words and thinks about them. ]

... Then I'm sure you'll make a great leader, if you aren't already.

[ Pause. ]

Thank you, Ieyasu. I know what I can do now, to at least be as strong as people believe I am.

Heh... I appreciate the reassurance, Miss Xion.

I believe you're strong, Miss Xion. And I do hope with all my heart that you'll be able to believe it as well.

I will. Promise.

[ She gives a nod, though he can't see it, but at least there's a quiet determination in her voice? ]

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