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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[ She was about to comment --- but his final comment stopped her. It seemed she was slipping. So many people seemed to have noticed her true feelings.

Her Poker Face ... when had it start to slip? ]

I am that obvious?

Not at all. It's simply unusual to see such a pretty face wearing such a serious expression.

I'm sorry ... I simply couldn't find amusement in battles.

I know many people who find them enjoyable, but my heart does not want to fight.

Perhaps the problem lies in perceiving it as a fight in the first place. A battle is something that warrants the devotion of a fight, I agree, but that doesn't mean it has to be driven by antagonism.

Do you believe so?

Are you asking if I dislike everyone I've fought against?

No. Not at all! [ Shaking her head. ]

I simply meant if you believe that the problem is in my perception of this battles. I do see your point. Even as I battle ... I do not have any malice when I do so.

I think it would help you tolerate them more, if nothing else. Something like this isn't asking your Pokemon to fight. It's pitting them with a challenge to help them grow. And a rival isn't the same thing as an enemy.

[ She pauses -- and actually considers this. He had a point. She had a friendly rivalry with other girls in the entertainment industry.

Maybe that kind of perception would not be so difficult. ]

Thank you. That actually helped me a lot ... maybe ...

... maybe that is also what my Pokemon are trying to tell me and why they still wish to battle.

I'd imagine that may well be, Clyne-san.

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