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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.]

Comments

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

... Every day was an adventure. I learned a lot, both in theory and in putting that theory into practice, and the people I met there changed my life for the better. Although it was divided into classes depending on test scores and abilities, they all started to mingle and interact after awhile. It would be foolish to judge a person by something like that as it is.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a very good school to have attended!

I agree. You can't judge someone without really knowing who they are first.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

[ at that, Asuka studies her thoughtfully, before her smile softens. ]

I would say you're very wise for someone so young, but age isn't always a factor, is it?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I also don't believe that age is a factor. One can be much older mentally than physically.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Or younger, for that matter. [ yes, Fubuki. She is thinking of you. ] But you're absolutely right, Rika-chan.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She giggles.] Everyone seems to mature at their own pace.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

[ there's a nod of agreement, and then her smile again. ] You seem to have cheered up a little.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She smiles back.] Yes. I think that talking with others has helped me feel better.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

That's a relief.