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[hibiscushield]

[ It's evident that Orihime adores her Happiny by the way she's holding the Pokemon up in the air by the waist. ]

Ahaha, you're so cute! [ Happiny squeals happily in response as Orihime inspects the Pokemon at eye-level. ] Ohh, you're so tiny, I could just pack you up in my bag and take you home with me!!

[ But her excitement is short-lived,

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[blacklodged]

[Ah, friends in danger - Coop knows what that's like, so his smile has a solemnly apologetic nature to it.]

I wish I could give you better news, but no one here knows how to get back to our respective homes.

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[hibiscushield]

[ Good, at least someone understands! But there's a brief pause before her response; it's the worst time for her to have been relocated, so... ]

M-Maybe nobody's looked hard enough...! There has to be one, right?

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All logic suggest there should be one, but fact remains we've been unable to find it. However, if it makes you feel any better about the situation, time seems to stop back home for however long we remain here.

[Which he says with a calm conviction. You can trust a guy with a tone like this.]

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[hibiscushield]

I understand... But if it's out there somewhere, there's no way that it can't be found. We'll just have to keep on looking!

[ And there's a sudden shift in tone and expression when she hears the second sentence: ] Wh...what...? [ Pause. ] Th-Then... you're saying that... if we were to return back home, it would be as if nothing ever happened?

[ She trusts him. ]

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[A small nod.]

That's what it looks like.

[And then, a quick smile.]

Which means you should have no qualms about enjoying this little adventure for as long as you wind up staying here.

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[hibiscushield]

Ah, thank you for telling me that! [ Rubs the back of her head sheepishly and gives him a relieved smile. ] It made me feel a little better about being stuck here...!

Speaking of which, why are we here, anyway? I-I mean, it's a very nice place and all, but I had no idea I was going to be sent here.

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I doubt anyone did. This is all just as much of a mystery to the rest of us as it is to you.

[He doesn't look like he minds terribly, though - at least not right now. It's a beautiful day after all. c:]

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[hibiscushield]

Hmm... Maybe ...we're on a top-secret mission to investigate an alien planet! Oh! That's probably it! The Pokemon are extraterrestrial beings that were planning on invading earth, and so we're here to make friends with them and make universal peace!! Ooh, I'm on to something, aren't I??

[ Sorry, Cooper. She's getting a little too excited. orz ]

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[That earns you a raised eyebrow, but it's soon coupled with a huge grin. Congratulations! Top prize.]

That just might be the best guess I've heard for months.

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[hibiscushield]

Thank you! I-It's just a guess of course, but it's very reasonable if you think about it!! What have other people come up with?

[video]

[blacklodged]

Some believe this is Heaven, some lean towards Hell. Some think it's an experiment, but I find that most decide not to think about it too much. Something I've started favouring myself as of late.

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[hibiscushield]

[ A nod. She understands now- she doesn't think she'd want to think about it too much, either, if they're going to be stuck for a while. ]

Mm... It seems like it'd be better to just enjoy ourselves here. But it doesn't mean that we should stop looking for a way out, either.

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[blacklodged]

You've got the right idea. If you find anything pertaining to that way out, I'd appreciate it if you let me know.

[Oh yeah, and introductions.]

I'm Dale Cooper.

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[hibiscushield]

I'll keep that in mind, Cooper-san! I'll do my best to search for some solutions! [ Nods in reassurance! ]

It's very nice to meet you~! Thank you for helping me out!

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[blacklodged]

It's not a problem. We've all been in the same position as you - why not offer a hand when you can?