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[ordalias]

[ She's been contemplating this, yes, ever since she got her ass handed back to her by Vanitas. She's lost, sure, many times in fact... but this one in particular... ]

How... when do you know you're strong? That you're not weak?

[ She might end that last sentence in a bitter hiss. Sure, she's lost, but when it involves her friends (and Pokemon),

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Xion...?

... I think... you're very strong.

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[ordalias]

[ Thankfully she's set the Gear on the bench beside her, so the feed's only... the sky. So blue. ]

How?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

After everything you've endured, all the hardships and heartache... You find the strength to keep going. You never give up. You always make it through, and you have the power of your friends to rely on.

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[ordalias]

But... what if it's not enough?

[ Not that she doesn't place enough value in all of that, no! She just... wants to protect them better. ]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Not enough for what?

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[ordalias]

Protecting my friends. [ Myself. ]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Oh...

... You don't have to be physically strong for that. Your friends gain their own power, thanks to you.

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[ordalias]

Minnie... [ Of course Minnie would say something like that, say the things she's said just now, but...

Well, no, she can't ever get angry at Minnie. But she doesn't want to worry her, either. ]

I guess it'd still be a plus, you know?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

You are only weak if you believe you are weak. If you think you need to be stronger... then don't stop. Keep moving forward.

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[ordalias]

... Thank you. I will.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

You know you can count on us to help you, no matter what.

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[ordalias]

Yeah. I just want to be sure I can do the same in return.