[Phione would've probably passed right on by had she not heard the glass shatter. When she spots Mesprit's form, and hears the panicked telepathy, she hops over as fast as she can.]
Oh! Mesprit of the Lakes! I do hope you are not hurt!
I...I think I'm fine... [She takes a quick look around... the only differences that she notices are the broken glass and the fact that she's not in her human forme anymore.] I'm not sure why I'm back in my original forme all of a sudden though...
I am afraid I know very little about the way human formes work, Mesprit of the Lakes. But if I may ask... might you know how long it has been since you last were in your original forme?
Ah, that's okay... [There's a hint of a smile, but it quickly fades at Phione's question, making her think.]
...but the last time I can remember was when I was attacked by a Pikachu that wanted to kill me... I was using my full strength to protect myself, but... [Instead of finishing, she just grows silent, her eyes closed in the pain of that memory...]
[Phione is silent for a few moments while she thinks about this.]
Once more, I do not know much of human formes. But I do wonder if they are like the forms of a beast whom I encountered once near the Kingdom of the Southern Seas. He could take on a much smaller and less menacing form, but he could not do so forever. It would drain his energy, and he would have to change back every few days.
[Now Mesprit is the one doing some thinking... again, not one of her strengths, but still...]
...Well, I have been in my human forme for some months straight now, and I've gotten quite used to being in it... Perhaps it is like this beast you've met - maybe mine isn't a forever thing either... [She sighs in defeat. It really can't be helped, can it?]
Yes, that must be it! Perhaps it is only to be a short time, to let your true forme regain its energy! It would be dangerous to be a human for eons and transform back, only to find that you no longer had any powers!
[Well, Mesprit can't think of any other way to explain it, but hey, it sounds good and it's sorta lifting her spirits. She just can't wait to hug her friends again, and shoot, she really wants to give you one, Phione!]
That makes a lot of sense, I suppose, ...and it might explain why my attacks aren't as powerful in my human forme than in this one... [She sighs, and ah, there's worry in her eyes.] I only hope that it won't be for too much longer... I'm really worried.
[She pauses, although it wasn't because of how awkward it sounded. Mesprit's eyelids lower as she feels tears beginning to swell in the corners of her eyes.]
He... he doesn't know about my curse or my true forme... and I don't want to hurt someone I love... I-I just fear that Alto will learn about it when it's already too late.
[That's a good question... one that Mesprit hadn't thought of before.]
I didn't mean to, but he knows I'm not like the others. He has seen me use my powers before... but I only remained human to protect him from what this body can do...
[...and now the tears slowly drip down from her eyes; of course, she starts to wipe them away before Phione offers to help. There's no need to hurt the first friend she'd made here.]
[Upon seeing her friend begin to cry, Phione hops a little closer.]
I only ask if you have thought of telling him of your true self, and why you had to hide. Alto is but a child, but he is your child... surely he would believe you.
[Out of instinct, Mesprit moves a bit. Not that Phione was getting too close anyway, but it's a habit.
She sniffles, drying her tears quickly before letting out a sigh.]
Well, I've never really thought about it, but after what he's done for me so far, I'm sure he's ready to learn the truth... [She looks upward with worry, wondering where that Quirky little birdie is.] I have a feeling he'll understand my reasons once I tell him...
Oh! Mesprit of the Lakes! I do hope you are not hurt!
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...but the last time I can remember was when I was attacked by a Pikachu that wanted to kill me... I was using my full strength to protect myself, but... [Instead of finishing, she just grows silent, her eyes closed in the pain of that memory...]
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But I only wish to know the amount of time. Might this attack have been weeks past, or perhaps months?
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But it was about a couple of weeks ago, I think... ah, I can't remember exactly when. I blacked out for a while afterwards...
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Once more, I do not know much of human formes. But I do wonder if they are like the forms of a beast whom I encountered once near the Kingdom of the Southern Seas. He could take on a much smaller and less menacing form, but he could not do so forever. It would drain his energy, and he would have to change back every few days.
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[Now Mesprit is the one doing some thinking... again, not one of her strengths, but still...]
...Well, I have been in my human forme for some months straight now, and I've gotten quite used to being in it... Perhaps it is like this beast you've met - maybe mine isn't a forever thing either... [She sighs in defeat. It really can't be helped, can it?]
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[Well, Mesprit can't think of any other way to explain it, but hey, it sounds good and it's sorta lifting her spirits. She just can't wait to hug her friends again, and shoot, she really wants to give you one, Phione!]
That makes a lot of sense, I suppose, ...and it might explain why my attacks aren't as powerful in my human forme than in this one... [She sighs, and ah, there's worry in her eyes.] I only hope that it won't be for too much longer... I'm really worried.
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[She pauses, although it wasn't because of how awkward it sounded. Mesprit's eyelids lower as she feels tears beginning to swell in the corners of her eyes.]
He... he doesn't know about my curse or my true forme... and I don't want to hurt someone I love... I-I just fear that Alto will learn about it when it's already too late.
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Surely you did not mean to hide your true self from him forever, Mesprit of the Lakes. Might the idea of telling him one day have crossed your mind?
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I didn't mean to, but he knows I'm not like the others. He has seen me use my powers before... but I only remained human to protect him from what this body can do...
[...and now the tears slowly drip down from her eyes; of course, she starts to wipe them away before Phione offers to help. There's no need to hurt the first friend she'd made here.]
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I only ask if you have thought of telling him of your true self, and why you had to hide. Alto is but a child, but he is your child... surely he would believe you.
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She sniffles, drying her tears quickly before letting out a sigh.]
Well, I've never really thought about it, but after what he's done for me so far, I'm sure he's ready to learn the truth... [She looks upward with worry, wondering where that Quirky little birdie is.] I have a feeling he'll understand my reasons once I tell him...
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