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[The video feed turns on to show Rika sitting on the beach. Behind her is a sandcastle that her Ninetales and Ampharos are currently playing in, destroying it as they do so. There's also a Dragonair calmly watching them play.]

We made it to Olivine. It took a long time, but we can finally rest. [She looks behind her and giggles at her pokémon.] They look really happy to be here too.

Mii. How many people have been to the beach before coming here? Did you go a lot or only once? ... I remember there being a beach in Cherrygrove as well, so I wonder if some people hadn't ever been to the beach before then.

[She smiles before turning off the feed.]

[A few minutes later]

[Text - Filtered to traveling party + Hanyuu]

Keiichi, Satoko, and I are going to go pick up Hanyuu in Mahogany. We will be leaving early tomorrow morning. Please have fun while we're gone. Nipaa✰

Rika

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So, you...

You still have more suffering to experience in that Hell when you return.

No. Not anymore. When I go back, I'm going to win. I'm not going to lose anyone.

... ... ...

That look--Yeah. You're her. Bernkastel. No one knows you better than me.

... I'm curious.

How long have you known Bernkastel?

Decades? Centuries?

When you're dealing with the infinite and immortal, time slips by.

That's true. It becomes irrelevant.

Of course.

And time moves even more quickly when you are with your best friend and worst enemy.

... That does sound like fun.

Kekeke!

Of course! Bern and I, we never have to worry about boredom. That child may be a bit troublesome and taking care of her can be hard work, but an eternity with her is the best.

That must be nice.

You may not have to worry about it most of the time, but do you get bored sometimes?

... ... ...

To witches like myself and Bern, boredom is the only thing that can kill us. Avoiding boredom is our priority. Forever.

... That must get tiring.

...I'll be honest to you and only you, because of who you are. I really shouldn't, but...I can't help it.

Boredom is a monster chasing us and the closer it gets to us, the more we remember of those Hells we lived through. It's a never-ending race.

But, you know? It isn't tiring. Being together, Bern and I are able to fend off boredom for all eternity. Was it worth going through those Hells? I can't answer for Bern. I can't even answer for myself. But I'll keep going, keeping up the entertainment for the both of us. Because of Bern, that eternal chase is never tiring.

I see. Having someone like that... it must be really comforting.

I think you'll find that out for yourself.

...

I suppose you're right.

Be sure to enjoy your time with Keiichi and those other human friends of yours. Not that I really care or anything--they're all pretty dumb, if you ask me!

[ Because Rika is happier as Rika than she is as Bern, Lambda wants her to enjoy her time as 'Rika', which will probably last for only as long as those humans live. ]

I will. After all, I never have gotten bored of them.

That says a lot about them, being able to do that for you.

Yes. I suppose that's why I never completely lost my will to continue fighting.

[ Lambda is ever so jealous, but. Oh well. ]

That's good. They'll get you through that Hell.

Yes. They will.

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