I go back to December all the time...

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[It's an unusual day in a small patch near Aurora Forest. Minami tended to go there early to do something she felt she needed to do. It didn't matter if it seemed odd; it was what needed to be done in the end, and Minami felt obligated to do so in the end.

Just coming back to the island recently, Minami is tending to the graves of the Pokemon she

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[ The meaning behind Minami's actions sink in far too quickly for Tallie's tastes.

She remains quiet for now, awkwardly hovering a short distance behind her. She's quietly and secretly praying for those Pokemon, though in the back of her mind there's a bit of disgust over how many there seems to be. ]

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[Minami's giving all of her attention to the graves; cleaning them, and putting little mementos on the graves. Berries, or in general favorite things.

Though...it may not be noticeable, but there appears to be one more grave there than there was before.]

[lockedtrainer]

[ She doesn't notice it right away but once she does her heart sinks. ]

... Minami.

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[Minami doesn't turn her head, but it sinks considerably.]

Tallie. ...Minami wasn't expecting to see anyone else here.

[Minami's face turns to her not!big sister. There's a clearly forced smile on her face.]

Long time no see.

[monologing]

[Red as usual was on the go. He couldn't help it for being an outdoors kind of guy. While trekking through the grass, hoping he might meet new Pokémon his heart stops at the sight of Minami and the graves. For a moment his mind reels, as he's reminded of his team and that Mew. Did she...?

Red hesitates for a moment before slowly approaching her. He reaches out, to place a hand upon Minami's shoulder.]

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[Minami jumps a bit when the hand is put on her shoulder, turning and blinking a bit. It's...been a while sense she's been on the island. She almost recognizes him, but...

Nope.] What is mister doing here?

[monologing]

[Having only met once Red won't hold it against her for not remembering him. Actually now that he thinks about it, he hasn't a clue what her name is.]

...strolling.

[His answer is simple before he glances back to the grave.]

...need any help?

[be_my_sacrifice]

[...It makes sense. Someone would notice eventually...]

It's something Minami has to do on her own. ...For her Pokemon. It's the least she can do...