[There is a series of odd, shuffling noises before the video comes on, the camera held unsteadily to capture the very crestfallen and obviously despairing face of France.]
I have died and gone to Hell.
Either that, or I am in Purgatory, awaiting the Final Judgement.
[He breathes in, closes his eyes, and drops his head, weeping quietly. It takes
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[He wails in despair.]
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I'm doomed.
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Yes! Marianne is adorable, isn't she?
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[He picks her up and strokes her head fondly.]
My only comfort.
[A light goes off in his head, a momentary spark of interest in his eyes as he turns his attention back to the screen.]
Have you got one, too?
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I do not possess a Vulpix, but I have a Cleffa, a Shuppet and a Butterfree. [He calls them out.] Rosie, Avenger, Esuna, please greet the gentleman and Marianne.
[Have a chorus of greetings.]
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[France waves back, a shaky smile on his face. Marianne greets the other Pokemon enthusiastically.]
Your Pokemon are very beautiful.
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[The three of them start chattering, somehow managing to sound coherent as a group in the process. Eee, your fur is so shiny~!]
Thank you very much. I take care of them as well as I can.
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Marianne calls out various compliments to each of Cecil's Pokemon, her tails twitching in happiness.]
You seem to be doing right by them. I always admire a man who takes good care of what is his.
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I treat them as I would my son. Seeing them so happy is quite reassuring.
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Seeing such happy creatures... It assures me that even here there are great men.
[He pets Marianne's head gently before pressing his lips to her head. Marianne preens and chirrups.]
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[Rosie emits a sound that might possibly mean 'Aww, your trainer is so sweet.' Avenger and Esuna appear to agree.]
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So there are many people who are trapped here? This is not an isolated incident.
[Marianne exclaims in a preening manner, reaching her nose up and nuzzling Francis's neck.]
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