20 (Mickey Steps Out)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Out and about at the PokeMart, Minnie turns on the video. You may or may not notice her cheek is slightly bruised - because she can't go a month without bodily harm Shadow was a meanie and pushed her hard. But she's bright and cheery!]

Hello everyone! I hope you're all having a pleasant day. My new friend Ahiru reminded me how fast time flies...

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[video]

[usedgigadrain]

[Kisame is sharing a sparse meal with his Pokémon, which means he's barely visible under the pile. He doesn't seem to mind though.]

Another time to exchange gifts, eh?

[And suddenly he sounds deadly serious.] Who hurt you?

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[eep!]

Oh, no one...

[video]

[usedgigadrain]

Minnie-san...

[He sounds almost...disappointed. Her reaction only enforced his thought that she was hurt. After a minute he changes the subject, but his smile looks a little forced.]

What do you need?

[Gifts should be practical after all.]

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Nervous laugh.]

Let's see... perhaps something nice to read?

[video]

[usedgigadrain]

[Still disappointed but isn't going to press.]

You should tell me what you like, eh? A ninjutsu scroll would not be as interesting to you as it would to me.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Maybe I could learn from the scroll!

[giggle giggle]

[video]

[usedgigadrain]

[He chuckles]

If we didn't have our abilities sealed, maybe. Taijutsu is the only thing someone could learn here.

[Which reminds him...] When I'm back from Cherrygrove, were you still interested in learning to defend yourself?

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

If I am still here, it would be my honor.

[video]

[usedgigadrain]

I will try to be a good teacher, then.

[He has doubts that he could be a good teacher, but he does want to try. Minnie shouldn't have bruises...not unless the other guy got his ass kicked for trying to hurt her, anyway]

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

I'm sure you'll be the best.

[video]

[usedgigadrain]

We'll find out when the time comes, eh?