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[usedvolttackle]

[The Gear comes on, showing a young man in a very nice white outfit, complete with fancy red scarf. He fiddles with it a few moments before putting it aside. In one gloved hand he has the trainer’s tips book, in the other an open granola bar from ‘mom’s packed lunch]

“Each pokemon needs special care to grow and thrive, including love and a

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[bufudyned]

[-- !!]

Akihiko!

[Oh goodness, words can't express how happy she is to see him]

[video]

[bufudyned]

[She exhales] I had almost believed I would be the only one here who recalled it.

[video]

[usedvolttackle]

Then you know...? [He can't bring himself to say it outright. It's too soon, plus if she doesn't he doesn't want to tell her like that]

[video]

[bufudyned]

I do.

[her own demeanor has deflated significantly by now]

Yukari and Amada all come from points in time afterward, as well. However... even so, they are both still before our adventures in the Abyss of Time.

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[usedvolttackle]

I see...

[He tries to offer some sympathy through expression alone, though it doesn't quite work... he knows she was closer to Minato then he was.]

I'm going to head towards... [he looks at his map] Goldenrod, then towards you. Might take awhile though.

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[bufudyned]

[she picks up on the sympathetic expression and offers him a small smile to ensure him she's okay, and then composes herself with a nod]

That's all right. You should meet up with Yukari on your way, so you can both travel together.