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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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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That's true. There's always a solution to any problem, right?

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

Precisely.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She smiles. It's obvious that she was beginning to lose a bit of her optimism.] That's very reassuring.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

I'm pleased I was able to reassure you, if only a little.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She smiles.] Thank you.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

You're quite welcome.

How far are you from Violet City? [just checking progress~]

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I believe we are only a day or two away!

Have you met up with your friends yet?

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

We should reach Cherrygrove City tomorrow. Hopefully, they'll be there.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That's good. I'm sure you're excited to see them!

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

[a pause. she isn't sure' excited is the word, but then again... she can't think of a better one]

Very pleased, yes.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She smiles.] I'm glad.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

Ayasaki mentioned you had a friend on this world as well. Have you met her yet?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I...I haven't had contact with her for a while.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

You haven't?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

No...

[She whispers, her voice deeper than it usually is.] I'm beginning to fear that she isn't here anymore...

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

[a few blinks, but she's quick to recover]

And what makes you believe that?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

It's... a feeling that I have.

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

It's possible there were people here who have found ways to return, then...?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I hope that's the case...

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[bufudyned.livejournal.com]

As do I.