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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. ]
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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[ Name dropping Cool Big Sis/Team Mom, holla! ]
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. . . you children. ] And her expected time of return?
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sekritly lovelike us ] I don't know. It's likely we might not see each other for a while.[ And another dilemma: ] And she probably wouldn't want to train me because of my injuries. [ Is that a bit of sullen note in her voice? Maybe, even if she would deserve it. ]
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but he looks at her for the slightest moment. he can't really think of many people who would be willing to train someone to go into a battle that could potentially give them injuries like those again. and if lightning is how he thinks she is, especially not her. ]
So, you'll find another person to train you. [ he pauses. ] Or give up on Vanitas entirely, which I somehow doubt you'll do.
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[ If her anger doesn't get the better of her of course... but this is, at least, some improvement? ]
I just can't leave things like this.
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[ a heavy consideration. he sighs. he knows that, at the end of the day, this outcome is inevitable. ]
If you're unable to find someone to replace Lightning, I'll see what I can do.
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[ She turns to quickly face him on the seat, eyes wide (or at least one of them could) with surprise and... hope? She's slightly leaning a bit forward, too. May or may not be ready to hug him, too. Herp. ]
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I'm not making any promises. [ for lack of a better word, pretty much yes. ]
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ERRDAY I'M SHUFFLIN'shuffles towards Jade close enough to give him a hug around his middle. ]Thank you, Jade!
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PARTY ROCKINGjust going to awkwardly take these hugs. awkwardly. god, these kids are going to be the death of him. ]You were hoping for that from the beginning, weren't you?
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SHUFFLIN'brief? She lets go and back off a bit, but there is a noticeable grin on her face. ]No, not really... but you're really kind to offer.
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party rocknot teach in peace, but it looks like he just got topped into it. ]Let's not use the k word, shall we?
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have a good timeroll with it! ]Yes, sir!
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work outlet out a final sigh, though his expression is pretty much a self-deprecating smile. he's gotten softer, man. ]Inform me when your wounds are healed. [ and now he's going to get up, before he agrees to other things. ]
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Um... how healed? [ Implying she's ready to go as she is now. Derp. ]
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Fully. [ just that. ]
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[ awkward emotions to her thank you, but he'll go now. don't hide your disappointment, xion. jade offers a final nod before he takes a couple of steps away from her, then turns. ]
Leave strength out of your mind, for now. [ a pause. ] Do take care. [ and he's finally walking away to smash his head on a wall or something. :I ]
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[ Smiles at his retreating back. Oh, Jade. If anyone should be smashing their heads to a wall, it should be her... which may or may not happen in the near future.
She waves as he goes, even if he doesn't see it, then turns back to the horizon. ]