[01 → voice]

[storm_of_ise]

[the voice that starts speaking is soft, feminine, and not a little unbelieving. it's also rather strained, though its owner is trying her best to keep it controlled.]

Death Scythes, demon tools, and yet another war. As far as dreams go, this is certainly one of the odder ones, though at least they aren't like Kamui-san's.

[a pause, and the voice

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[pkmn_hero]

Hey, are you alright?

...I'm pretty sure this isn't a dream though.

[storm_of_ise]

[she bites back her instinct to snap, "No, I'm not." the voice on the other end sounds young and unsure.]

Physically, I suppose so.

I take it you believe this is another world, too, then? Are you another of the people brought here to fight? [she sounds weary as she says this]

[pkmn_hero]

Yeah, I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town.

It is kind of weird to be in a different world- but...this place has to be somewhere else.

[storm_of_ise]

I suppose it's a pleasure to meet you as well, Ketchum-kun, despite the circumstances.

You've been here long?

[pkmn_hero]

A few days, I guess.

You get used to it, and you can make lots of friends here too!

[storm_of_ise]

...getting used to it isn't what I'm worried about, I'm afraid.

Ah, and forgive me. My name is Arashi Kishuu.

[pkmn_hero]

What are you worried about?

It's nice to meet you too, Arashi.

[storm_of_ise]

[in a completely serious tone] The fate of my world.

[pkmn_hero]

You...were brought here at a bad time?

Mmm...I'm sure everything will be alright! Your friends are still there, right?

[storm_of_ise]

...You could say that, yes.

I hope so. They are. I simply hope they'll be strong enough to stop the end from happening.

[pkmn_hero]

If you trust your friends, I know everything will be alright, Arashi.

[storm_of_ise]

...You're an optimistic one. [she's reminded of Yuzuriha...]

[pkmn_hero]

I have to be, otherwise I'll never reach my goals. Giving up doesn't get you any where, right?

[storm_of_ise]

No. No, I... suppose it doesn't. [she might be smiling juuuust a little, but of course you could never tell. 8|

there's a rather lengthy pause, before she says quietly]

You're a good person, Ketchum-kun. [this is the kind of person she wanted to preserve her world for. and it wasn't as if... she could really do much even if she was back there anyway.]

[pkmn_hero]

[*Yay for smiles, you should do it always!*]

Thanks, your a good person too Arashi, worrying for everyone in your world like that.