24th moon [video]

[puppet_paladin]

[The room is dark, as befitting the middle of the night. The soft sounds of sleeping Pokémon can be heard, undisturbed. A shadow that appears to be an Eevee can be seen sleeping on a pillow at the head of the bed. Cecil is in the middle of it, sitting up, his skin so pale it almost glows. The sheets around him are rumpled, twisted by an uneasy

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[usedsubstitute]

M-Mr. Harvey. Are you alright? [Iris gives her friend a concerned look.] It sounds as if you past is weighing heavily on your heart.

Y-You don't have to, but if you have the desire, you can talk to me. Sometimes telling others about your past helps.

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[puppet_paladin]

I'm fine, Sister Iris. I was merely thinking of a dream I had, and of the date. Neither would be very interesting to hear about, I assure you.

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[usedsubstitute]

A-Are you sure? I-I wouldn't want to pressure you, but I'd had to stand by if you were suffering...

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[puppet_paladin]

It's not that, it's merely...

...I might be turning thirty-eight today.

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[usedsubstitute]

Oh! Happy Birthday Mr. Harvey! [That certainly wasn't what she was expecting.]

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[puppet_paladin]

Thank you. But you might have to wish it to me in a week, instead.

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[usedsubstitute]

Oh dear! Are you...unsure of which day your birthday is?

[video]

[puppet_paladin]

...It can be any day between now and the end of the month. We've never been able to deduce the exact date.

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[usedsubstitute]

Never? Why is that?

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[puppet_paladin]

Because my brother is the only one who knows, and he speaks nothing of it.

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[usedsubstitute]

Your brother? Why wouldn't he tell you a thing like that?

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[puppet_paladin]

He merely does not think to do so. Or perhaps even he cannot remember the exact date.