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[ordalias]

[ 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. ]

Comments

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

[ Well, hey, I'm still a pretty decent big brother! ]

We try? He's practically family to me, so I try. Hard. And a lot. I mean, I try to do what I can to make it easier. I had it set up so that all the time between what we were doing and then the big thing we had to do was timed down to individual milliseconds, so that we'd make it there on time.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

I can understand what you mean by different strengths. Power. You sound really reliable.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

...I try?

[Sounds a bit agitated, because--ohmanohman I got Dad thrown in prison and I couldn't save Yue andandandandand--]

I mean. Why? Do-- I don't know.

D'you need someone you can rely on here or something?

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

I think I rely too much on others sometimes, actually.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

I... don't think there's any shame in that, do you know what I mean? Yeah, try your best not to be the one person that can't be relied on, but everyone needs friends.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Yeah. But even then, I'd still want to get stronger. To ensure that I can be relied on, and do a bunch of other things, you know?

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

...yeah.

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. Just, y'know, it's a balancing act.

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Mm. I'm starting to get that. Hopefully I can get to that point.

Thank you.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

Hey, you've got the goal, you're halfway there. Recognizing the issue is paramount to coming up with the plan, so hey, I think you've got it.

And, you're welcome, for what it is or isn't worth.

what is that picture

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

The plan... You're right. I need to come up with something.

It's worth something, definitely.

the world may never know

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

You do. Um. I'm good at plans, if you don't mind... well, you don't have to rely on me, buuut I can totally be available when you need an idea?

/stares at it

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

I'd like that. I'm Xion, by the way.

he is the worst artist.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

My name's Sokka. And I'm pretty much always available, so--don't be afraid to call!

not like xion could be any better

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

I'll remember that. Thank you again, Sokka.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

N-no problem. Good luck!

[ordalias.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Bye, Sokka.

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