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[secretpotion]

Look not into the Pokémon's eyes

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[breathingheir]

I think you gotta catch 'em all!

[secretpotion]

[Pfft. She laughs.]

You're familiar with pokemon, then?

[breathingheir]

Pfft, what kid doesn't know about pokemon?

[secretpotion]

You're from the world of pokemon, then?

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[bondable]

A Po-kae-mon...? I've never heard of such a creature before...

[secretpotion]

Ah, they're creatures native to my world. Like normal animals, but with supernatural abilities.

[bondable]

Supernatural abilities? You have me curious now... I would like to hear more, if I may.

[secretpotion]

Well, that's a pretty weighted explanation! After all, these creatures have evolved alongside humans for longer than we can historically record.

[lovingdream]

[ ... uwaaaaaaah. ]

That's... scary? But it's also really beautiful sounding. I'm at a crossroad!

[secretpotion]

Hahah! I know, that's why I really love this sort of thing! Ancient words like this are always so thrilling to read.

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[xblood_lusting]

Quite beautiful, however haunting. I take it your world seems rather closely linked to these... pokemon?

[secretpotion]

They were present long before we were, and our culture would be entirely different without them.

[xblood_lusting]

Interesting... I take it you come from another world entirely from my own. I'm afraid I've never really seen a pokemon.

[ A beat. He can't help but be intrigued though. ]

But what sort of myth is this, if I may ask?

[secretpotion]

It's a cautionary tale. Three very powerful pokemon make their homes in the middle of three lakes, sleeping in solitude. This story warns anyone against disturbing their rest by illustrating the consequences.

Interestingly enough, it doesn't mention the third pokemon's ability. I suppose they didn't have a good way to articulate a loss of willpower.

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[sufferrogate]

Though I may have only caught the slightest of glimpses into your past, there is something quite inspiring to know that which you held so closely as a child still resonates so strongly within you as an adult.

[secretpotion]

[Cynthia admittedly turns a tad pink, but smiles through it.]

Thank you, Dolorosa. I guess I haven't really finished growing up. I don't think I could, if it meant letting go of things like this.

[sufferrogate]

Though it is certainly a very non-Alternian thing to say, I believe that that is a positive quality and not necessarily something that is indicative of a lack of growth.

Although, I do admit that I can see that child when I look at you.

[secretpotion]

Well, I didn't gain any confidence until I started my journey for good. At that age, I was working in a library, so I could read all the stories.