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[complexrestart]

[It's late at night, and Rika is sitting on the ground, resting. In the background, there are a few trees and patches of grass. She's currently sitting on the trail itself, her Vulpix right beside her. She looks sad for a moment before she has the camera completely focused on her, and she smiles.]

I'm currently on my way to Violet City. I believe it is only a few more days! [She gives a big smile.] I can't wait to see this city! I think Hope is excited too!  [She moves the pokegear to show the Vulpix, who is currently sniffing at something on the ground.]

[When the camera returns to Rika, her demanor has changed slightly and she has a sad smile on her face.] Mii, I've been thinking recently about how everyone has been away from home. So, I was wondering... what was your hometown like? [It's obvious she's feeling homesick, and the only thing she could think of to feel better was to talk to others about their own worlds.]

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

[ Asuka looks a little concerned, but no harm in answering. ]

My hometown? It wasn't anything too special, and I spent the past few years living at my school.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Ah, well what was your school like?

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[philanthrotaku.livejournal.com]

Violet City's really nice. It's a little larger than Cherrygrove, but everyone here seems generally friendly.

...I traveled a lot back in my world. I haven't been to my hometown since I was a teenager.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I had a feeling that it might be larger than Cherrygrove. [She smiles.] That is quite true! I have yet to meet someone who is not at least somewhat friendly.

[She's a little curious.] Why did you travel a lot?

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[combat_butler]

*Cue some of the grass nearby rustling and shaking dramatically before Hayate pops out of it, rather surprised at this sight!*

--eh? Rika-san, you're still awake? What were you broadcasting about?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She smiles slightly.] Yes! I happen to stay up late most nights!

I was just asking everyone what their hometown was like.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

We've discussed this before, haven't we? [a pause] Are you feeling homesick?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I believe we have! It was our first conversation, wasn't it?

... A little, yes.

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[revivifies.livejournal.com]

[ walking along with her pokegear; you may recognize the scenery as... The same path you're on lol, just a bit behind ]

I do not have a home town.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She's a little surprised.] Oh? ...Why is that?

[wieldswindwaker.livejournal.com]

An island, on the Great Sea.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

What is it like there?

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[talkstoearth.livejournal.com]

Violet City is much bigger than Cherrygrove. There's a gym here, too!

[Pausing here]

My hometown...? Mm...I guess I would call Midgar my hometown, even if I wasn't born there. It's...hmm...well I've lived in the slums most of my life, but everyone is really nice at home.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Mii, how exciting!

[She tilts her head a bit in thought. She then smiles.] As long as you feel at home there, it is your hometown. At least, that's what I think. Your hometown must be nice... but what exactly do you mean by slums?

[justicereigns]

Loguetown's the town of the beginning and the end. It's right near the start of the Grand Line where many pirates hope to start their career in piracy, and yet it's where many pirates ended their careers. And it was even the birthplaces and execution spot of the Pirate King Gold Roger.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That sounds very interesting! Do many people live there?

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[airwinged.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't know what to think about a Pokémon sharing his name but... it's cute!

Home's kind of a sensitive topic right now though, so he's answering carefully.]

It's... not exactly peaceful. Not anymore.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Ah...I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure it'll get better though! [She smiles halfheartedly, as she understands how this feels all too well. However, she's going to try and not mention exactly why her hometown isn't very peaceful...]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

I live in a place called Disney Castle, and it's wonderful! There are lots of nice people, and always something fun to do.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That sounds nice! It sounds like so much fun. Mii, I'd like to see it sometime.

[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

[He'd snerk at the Hope thing, but he's probably nudged the guy by now. Besides...subject's kinda serious for him]

I'm...not really from a town, actually.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She wasn't expecting an answer like that.] ...Then where are you from?

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[usedflashcannon.livejournal.com]

A really big city with lights and everything! It was amazing to see everything from our apartment, its so much bigger then this place.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Mii, that sounds so nice. What is it like living in a big city like that?

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

...hometown? [He's vaguely wondering why Rika is asking, but ah well, little kids do what little kids do.]

It isn't anytrhing special, really. Los Angeles is just your typical big city, full of buildings and smog and traffic and a Starbucks on every corner.

...although it does have Disneyland.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

...What is a Starbucks?

[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

[Oh Rika, she recognizes the look on your face very easily, but she'll give you a smile.]

You all ready know that I come from a world called Radiant Gardens, right? It's a small city full of all kinds of people, houses of all sizes, our biggest marketplace is in the middle of town, we have a few mountains below the city, flower petals raining from the sky, and a large castle in the distance. My hometown used to be very peaceful until Maleficient invaded our home using the heartless. [She looks a bit sad at the thought until another smile appears.] Luckily we were able to restore it back to normal, so the town looks just like that.

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Ah, that sounds beautiful. I'm glad you were able to restore it.

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[dreams-to-fly.livejournal.com]

[She looks worried at the video wondering if Rika was okay.]

Rika-san, you can't sleep either?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Mii, I can't.

But it's fine, I usually stay up late anyway!