014 [video/action] backdated to the afternoon

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[The time has finally come for Rika to battle Whitney. The battle goes by quickly as Rika manages to fly through the first five pokémon with her Ampharos and Mr. Mime. However, when Whitney's Miltank comes out, Rika runs into some trouble, but she is able to defeat Whitney with her Ninetales. As usual, Whitney bursts into tears after the battle, prompting Rika to comfort her.]

There, there. [She pats Whitney on the head, but it doesn't seem to help much.] It is only one loss. If you become stronger and believe you can do it, then you can win battles in the future. [It doesn't stop Whitney's tears, but she calms down enough to hand the badge to Rika. After deciding that anything else she said wouldn't help the situation, Rika walks over to the Gear, which is being held by a Shinx. She takes the device and scoops the pokémon up into in her arms.] Mii. I did it.

[She smiles at the screen for a few moments before pointing to her Shinx.] This is my new team member. She hatched several days ago. [She smiles again, this time at the Shinx, before looking back at the screen.] I wish good luck to anyone else who decides to take on the gym.

[The feed cuts off as Rika heads towards the gym's exit.]

Comments

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

...But then wouldn't she want to put a stop to it?

[BRB PACKAGING LOTS OF DISNEY]

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She wants to pat him on the head so badly right now.]

... I am afraid that I can not answer that. I met my death before I could figure that out.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

...M'sorry.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Remember how I told you that everything will be solved soon? There is no need to be sorry. Part of it is my fault after all, since I gave up for such a long time.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

Sounds like it'd be tough to keep your spirits up, when things like that are going on.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

It was, but I had friends like Keiichi and Satoko to help me. Keiichi taught me that fate was not set in stone.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you have friends there who helped you.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

So am I. Some are even here in Johto. Still, I can't help but worry about them.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

Worrying just means somebody cares, right?

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Yes. It means that you are afraid that something may harm someone you care about.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

You've got a big heart, Rika.

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[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I think you do as well, Ven.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Rika.