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[fadingsounds]

[Red isn't sure what to make of this strange new land he's found himself in, but he knows he probably shouldn't stop moving. Or stop pushing the object in front of him. Walking down the road by the sea, the skinny boy has a hand against a large boulder and is casually pushing it as he walks. The other hand is hanging by his side, clenched into a

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[alwaysbehind]

[Dude, that is awesome.]

How are you doing that? [And Soul outta nowhere.]

[fadingsounds]

[Red almost stops. The unfamiliar voice catches him off guard, but he supposes he shouldn't be shocked... there had been some signs of civilization.]

... ... [He shrugs in response and keeps the pace.]

[alwaysbehind]

[And walking beside him! She notices that hesitation, but this is pretty amazing.]

It's really cool! But--why are you doing it?

[fadingsounds]

Can't. Stop.

[He spares another glance... She doesn't look like anyone from Team Rocket... But looks don't mean anything.]

[alwaysbehind]

Why can't you?

[Very concerned. Both about your mental and physical health.]

[fadingsounds]

.... [Shrugging. He lowers his head, trying to focus on the task at hand.]

... Can't.

[alwaysbehind]

That's not a good reason.

...Aren't you getting tired? I mean, this thing's pretty big.

[fadingsounds]

No.

[Push, push, push - but he's slower now.]

[alwaysbehind]

...Then do you want some help, at least?

[fadingsounds]

[A shake of his head.]

... Where is this?

[alwaysbehind]

Oh, yeah! You're new? [And any concern goes out the window because Soul can't multi-task.]

This is Awesome Island! And you can't leave until the island lets you. It's a pretty nice place, though!

[fadingsounds]

[Actually, that is going to stop him in his tracks. Which.. is a very bad thing, but he's taking a moment to process this.]

Can't leave...? ... Team Rocket?

[alwaysbehind]

Nope. The island seems nice, though. I just got back from a little vacation myself.

As for Team Rocket--there are a few on the island, but there are a lot more of us. We don't get a lot of trouble from them.

[fadingsounds]

[There might be some relief washing over that blank face of his.]

... Good.

[alwaysbehind]

...Are they that much trouble where you come from?

[fadingsounds]

[A stiff nod.]