32 (The Whoopee Party)

[her_mouse_jesty]

((OOC: I'm sorry, I know I already posted yesterday, but really, this is something that couldn't be ignored :( ))

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The King has left.

[Action (for Ecruteak) ]

[She just stands before the Burnted Tower, a Charizard at her side. She is absolutely quiet, while the lizard tries to put a wing over her, like a friend would put an arm around another's

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[video] This is 'usedgigadrain' with an account with more icons >,>;

[noboatbigenough]

[On one hand, most of him doesn't really care as long as she hasn't left. On the other, he doesn't like it when she's upset.]

Minnie-san, I'm sorry.

[It's been a long time, but hopefully his 'gear won't break again.]

[video] gotcha~

[her_mouse_jesty]

[When she fumbles to turn on video, her eyes are red, obvious reasons why, but she's making herself smile.]

Don't be, it's not your fault.

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[noboatbigenough]

I know, but it feels unpleasant when someone you know leaves. It-- [Awkward pause. He's still working on these feelings things.] He was your husband; it must be much worse.

[And maybe a subject change is good.]

Itachi-san and I are traveling again. Maybe we'll catch up to you, eh?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[cliiinging to that subject change.]

Maybe so. I'm in Ecruteak right now.

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[noboatbigenough]

With Kabutowari's help we're traveling quickly, though not as fast as I'd hoped.

[A brief chuckle.] But I can't really complain.

[It's not his partner's fault that he went blind. ...sorta]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Sometimes it's just nice to go slow and steady. There's no rush.

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[noboatbigenough]

[Yes there is. She's unhappy and there's nothing he can do so far away (or closer, for that matter but he's ignoring that for now). He hates feeling helpless.]

Heh. At home I would have called this a snail's pace, myself, but here you might be right in calling it steady.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[it's not like she'll admit her feelings. why, that'd be burdening people!]

There you go. It gives you time to bond with your friends, and appreciate this place.

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[noboatbigenough]

You are my only friend, Minnie-san.

[It's amazing progress that he's even gotten to the point of being able to say it and believe it. He's not nearly that far with anyone else.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

... Huh?

... But what about your traveling companions? And your Pokemon?

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[noboatbigenough]

[Kisame actually has an uncomprehending expression on his face.]

My partner is my partner, what else would he be? And my Pokémon are my squad.

[There's a faint smile at something off camera as he says that, probably at Nuru.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Why can't they be both?

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[noboatbigenough]

I don't know...

[He thinks for a while.]

My relationship with them isn't like with you, though.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

How so?

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[noboatbigenough]

It's--

[He visibly and verbally fumbles for words and then shakes his head.]

It's hard to explain.

[They don't push him to be better, or make him feel like he needs to protect them. They don't make him secretly want to make good choices just to get a smile. How to put that in words? Heck if Kisame knows.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[She tilts her head, but just nods along, brushing her eyes with the back of her fingers. Cause of... uh... dust. yeah, dust. totally dust.]

I'm sure you'll bond in time.