003 [video]

[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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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She giggles.] Mii, what did you do back home?

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[combat_butler]

--ah, have I not told you yet? I'm a butler.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

You haven't! What is is like?

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[combat_butler]

Well... Despite what most people would think, it's lot more than just cleaning, cooking and taking care of your master...

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

What else do you do?

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[combat_butler]

Hmm... Save her from kidnappers, defeat robots that attack her... That kind of thing.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

You must be very strong, Hayate!

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[combat_butler]

Hehe... It's the kind of strength that works best when protecting others.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That is the most important kind of strength!

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[combat_butler]

I think so too! It's right up there with 'strength in the face of adversity'.

... which is my other area of expertise, haha.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She smiles.] I wish I could say I had strength like that.

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[combat_butler]

Eh? I'm sure you could have that kind of strength as well, Rika-san. It's just a matter of having the desire to obtain it.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That's true! Well, I guess I'm pretty strong, since I have to use a large traditional hoe to tear up a futon for our festival.

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[combat_butler]

Er... That sure sounds like a rather unique festival.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

It is! We drift cotton down the river to wash us of our sins from the past year.

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[combat_butler]

Heeeh... I've never heard of a festival involving that. Is it specific to your hometown?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is. The festival dates back to the ancient times! [Of course, she's not going to tell him what the rituals were back then.]