15 (The Picnic)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[In the Pokemon Center of Azeala Town, Minnie is sitting up in bed. She's still wearing some gauze here and there, but the bruises are losing their swell, her hair is neat and combed with the classic bow, she's finally had some baths, and there's a happy look on her face. She is addressing the Pokegear,video, ready to talk

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[usedgigadrain]

[Kisame just made it to Azalea, thanks to the help of his new Onix. He's tired but the first thing he does when he hears that is go to see Minnie.

He puts a hand on her shoulder--it's the unbroken one and no longer bandaged but still scruffed up--to steady her.]

You're not helping yourself heal faster, Minnie-san.

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[usedgigadrain]

[He was going to see if he could get it as a present but he's aware of his pitiful funds so he hesitates and then nods.]

If you insist, Minnie-san.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[She manages to pull out at least three hundred worth, then takes his hand, placing money in it.]

I do insist. It's the least I can do for all you've done for me.

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[usedgigadrain]

[He shakes his head]

I haven't done anything.

[But he does unbutton the coat and put the money in a safe, inside pocket. He takes good care of his funds, yes. ...And is wearing a blue scarf with no shirt, silly Kisame.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[Which... doesn't faze her. Hey, to be fair, being topless/pantsless is just as common back home.]

You helped me when I was in the well... and you cared enough to come after me.

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[usedgigadrain]

[He looks out the window as a way to avoid looking at her.]

I was coming in this direction eventually.

[Which is true, but he ran the whole way and shouldn't be in Azalea for a couple days yet.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[Not fooled for a bit, fishboy.]

I'm sorry if this was of any inconvenience to you. Now that I'm safe, and healing, I want everyone to resume their lives, happy, and normal.

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[usedgigadrain]

[What is this happy normal life she speaks of?!]

... I can continue the way I have been, I guess.

One more thing needs to be done before this is over.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

... What's that?

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[usedgigadrain]

He will kidnap and torture again. He might wait for some time until he does, but he will do it again. That threat must be ended.

Until it is, even people like me aren't entirely safe.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Oh... right.

[A slow, sad, but accepting nod.]

I know this. There must be people who are strong enough to take him on. He must be stopped.

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[usedgigadrain]

He will be; there are several working towards that end. Don't worry about it yourself; it will be done.

[He doesn't know why but aldjf she doesn't look right all sad.]

So you're heading back to Violet, eh? Meeting up with someone?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

A-huh! My friends are working on a big festival, to lift everyone's spirits, and they chose me to be Queen of it.

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[usedgigadrain]

[He smiles] Well, you've got the experience for it, eh? So they're holding the festival in Violet?

[He hasn't really heard of it before so he's mildly curious]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

That's right, and there will be lots of food, and games, and singing and dancing, and we're going to vote on people to fill in my court!

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[usedgigadrain]

[Food and games could be fun, but he's not so sure about singing and dancing]

That could be interesting. I bet a lot of people will be heading back to Violet then.