003 [video/action]

[loseyoursenses]

[Yukimura seems to be a little way outside Goldenrod City, once more training his Pokemon - only this time with actual battles instead of tennis. In fact, it looks like his Eevee is about to knock out a wild Rattata. Yukimura stands nearby, arms crossed, watching the battle intently, and when it's finally over he speaks.]This time was much better,

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[restardom]

[ she doesn't catch the video recording of this, but that's because Rise's out there herself with a Flareon trotting complacently by her heels. She's stopping to watch for a minute, raising an eyebrow. ]

Another one training like it's an epic battle...?

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[restardom]

Well, yeah. [ matter-of-factly. ] And I really miss my grandma, but as long as I'm here, I don't need to worry anybody by acting homesick.

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[loseyoursenses]

You've made friends here, haven't you? I'm sure they would want to be there for you when you're homesick.

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[restardom]

The job of support's support. ♥ I've got friends here, so that's all I need to feel better, anyway.

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[loseyoursenses]

You consider yourself support? That's interesting. But yes, it's true, as long as we have companions here it's much easier to deal with the separation.

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[restardom]

It's a long story, but I still back my friends with everything I've got-- that won't ever change. [ she gives him a little smile, rocking back on her heels. ] And what about you? You're not on your own, right?

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[loseyoursenses]

That's commendable. I think it must be difficult to accept a supporting role. [He returns her smile.] You're right, I've been lucky enough that quite a few people from my world have come here - though only a couple close friends.

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[restardom]

It's a little hard, but it's still something I can do to help, so it's not like I mind. [ when you're under everyone's eyes as an idol, support can be a relief. And in this case, the support does make a vital difference. ]

-- Oh, hey, that's great! Have you caught up with them yet?

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[loseyoursenses]

Yes, one of them is with me. The other just arrived recently, so unfortunately we haven't been able to meet yet. Are you here alone?

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[restardom]

Most of my team's here now. [ with an underlying FINALLY. ] So who knows-- if you're here long enough, you might get all of your friends, too!

... Um, not that I'd want you being stuck here that long...

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[loseyoursenses]

[He laughs quietly.] No, I understand what you mean. If I have to stay here that long, I'd much rather have my friends with me as well. It's not so bad at the moment, though I do miss them.

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[restardom]

Mm... if you want, I'll help keep an eye out for them! I'm pretty good at catching the new arrivals.

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[loseyoursenses]

Oh, I'd appreciate that. Of course, I've been keeping an eye out as well, but it's always possible that I could miss something.

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[restardom]

Can you tell me a little bit about your friends? [ in a sense, it's almost like the information she needed in order to find the victims' locations. Though in this case, names don't hurt. ]

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[loseyoursenses]

Ah, well, there are quite a few of them. There are eight people on my team, and only three of us are here. [Yukimura has friends outside his team, they just aren't anywhere near as important.] Akaya just arrived, and Niou has been here for some time.

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[restardom]

-- Oh, I met Akaya-kun! But I didn't know you knew Niou... wait, so that guy's a tennis player, too...?