the_whitequeen | 15th Lullaby ♫ - Action for Violet || Video

[ Lacus's smile today was not as it usually was. Her smile today was a little forced, but determined. Liana was in her arms ... with Altaria not too far behind her. ]

Hello, everyone. I wanted to record this because I thought it would be nice to receive critique for my battling skills. I have a battle at the gym soon and I feel will still need advice.

[ Unlike most of Lacus's posts to the network --- this one as actually planned. Mister Pink was holding the camera again, while Liana the Mawile was with Lacus. She had a very serious and strict look on her face.

When the camera moves again, you will see that they were both facing a large Altaria and he looked just as serious as well. ]

Liana, remember. This isn't practice anymore ...

If you hesitate, I know you're friends ... but ... Altaria will hurt you.

[ Liana responded with a nod and the battle begins. Lacus was acting and doing her best to be the best trainer she could be, doing her best to keep a poker face. But if you look close enough at her hands, you can see that they are shaking. She clenched her hands into a fist when Liana was pushed back and almost fell on her head.

In her heart, she still didn't want to fight. But she knew she had to do what she must. ]

Wait for the right moment, Liana! Then, use Bite!

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Actually... all things considered... It was surprisingly simple.

... it was?

[ Lacus was surprised and --- so was her Altaria. Her Altaria ends up staring at the swablu and looking curiously at the smaller version of him. ]

Winry? Winry! I hadn't at all expected to see you here.

[ Her mood quickly became very cheerful. She was really glad to see Winry ... and if she didn't see that post, maybe it was for the best ... she didn't want to worry her. ]

How good to see you all!

[The Swablu stares back -- before it rushes behind the Altaria to hide from Winry and Audino. Yes, very good choices when she can see where it goes.

Winry smiles cheerfully at Lacus.]

We're still here. Me and Al are going to challenge the gym and we're still getting ready for it. I'm not sure about Ed, he might too but he might wait until Goldenrod for his first gym battle. [Shrug. Random talking, go go.]

It's good to see you again too! What are you doing~?

I think we all need to know where we are needed, to know our own place in the world. [Whether it's the world of pokemon or their own world doesn't really matter.] I'm glad they made it clear, and that it's clear to you too.

[Can a face be somewhat amused and kind of sad at the same time? Whatever, but Mitsuki shakes her head.]

Realizing one's own place in the world takes a lot of time from some people, you and me might be alike with how much time it takes from us to realize our places. At least we both our friends to help us with it. [And of course you two are friends too, that goes without saying.

..Ehhh? She looks at the Altaria... And since Liana hugs Lacus, she'll hug the Altaria first.]

Eh, worrying me -- and us - is quite okay. It means we'll talk and feel better after it, right? I hope it's just an easy switch from trainer to breeder. It should be, but you never know about this world.

Yeah. Their security wasn't all that impressive in the base that we had to sneak into.

Ah... I'll be fine as long as I stay out of areas like that, really. No need to worry, Lacus-san!

[He has decided to avoid forests and caves for time being... just in case.]

Yeah, that's how she knows me and why she came to talk to me in the first place. I've met a few others, too, who are like that.

...

[There's some silence from him as he heard her words. Ah, so that's why a peaceful woman such as her chose the path which she is not comfortable with. Maybe he couldn't really see eye-to-eye on this decision, but she does have a point. If she never revealed herself, and went on with the Archangel, the peace that persisted back home wouldn't even exist.]

...That's why you revealed yourself, back then, huh?

Well, the important thing is that you freed her. I am sure she appreciates it.

[ Small nod. ] I had little choice. At the same time, it was something I wanted to do.

I didn't want to see more children lose their family, or mothers lose their children ... I wanted it to stop but I cannot do that by simply watching the devastation, could I?

Neither could ... Kira ...

I was ---

[ What could she say? Could she say she was really practicing for a match that she couldn't say she was excited for?

But she still smiled softly. She couldn't take the battling seriously. Not when there was really no need for her to fight. She had no hatred or malice for the opponent. She couldn't bring herself to fight. ]

I was ... practicing with my Mawile, Liana for a gym battle.

[ Sighs. ] ... but it seems I find myself still unwilling to fight a battle despite my lack of malice.

Especially ... in a world that is not our own.

But at the same time, I had ... often questioned my actions back home as well. I did not know if I was truly following the right path. I wish everything would be clearer ... but I'm afraid I am still as lost as I was then.

All I can do now is to follow what I believe in and go with my strengths. I will find my own way to fight and protect someday.

But I don't think ... hurting my Pokemon is the way to do it.

Well, of course! I'd do it all again in a heartbeat if I had to. Even if I had to sneak in by myself.

You are simply adorable, Hayate ...

Wha-- Huh?! H-How does my willingness to go on a stealth mission translate to adorable-?!

Your bravery is adorable ... and what you are willing to do for your friends.

Sh-- Shouldn't that more qualify for like... Cool?

For some reason, I think ... cute suits you more, Hayate ...

--eh?! E-- Even if that happens to be the case, you could at least humor me!

[ Giggling. ]

I'm sorry. Then, yes. You are definitely very cool, Hayate.

... it feels a little to late to say it now, Lacus-san.

...

Yeah, I know.

[To be honest, that would be what he had done as well, but back then... He wasn't really at the best of his mental state, wasn't he?

There's a slight chuckle.]

I'd have done the same thing.

And I'll probably do it again and again until all the fighting stops.

Shinn, I have been meaning to ask you. I know it is silly, because we are here and not back home ...

... but when we do return, would it be alright to ask you do something for me?

This might be too soon, and if it is you can tell me.

[Rin switches to video to give the girl a look at his kitchen skills. He had a pot simmering behind him and a few smaller ones that needed to be attended to. In front of him was his chopping block, covered with shredded cabbage and chopped onions.]

Not too busy~. I was cooking when your video came up so I decided to watch while I finished up this meal!

No problem!

Cook? You can cook? That is very impressive!

[ Back in her world, she and Kira's mother had done all the cooking. Not that she ever minded. It left the males to watch over the little kids. ]

Is it a meal for you or your Pokemon? ... does that mean you are a breeder?

[ She is asking this because she is thinking of becoming a breeder too. ]

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