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[ladyofluminosity]

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[ For someone who seemed positively tickled at the idea of investigating the strange things going on, Lux doesn't look particularly happy once the search parties make their way back to Union. ]

I hope everyone got back safely. Things--ah--got a bit intense while we were down there, and I don't think I really understand what happened. We all saw some things, things that some of us weren't prepared for.

[ That was an understatement, considering her tone of voice. ]

The Gods were testing us. They wanted us to see those things. Past humanity's hubris. They wanted to see how we would react.

I don't--

[ She paused for a moment, then smiled a bit hesitantly. ]

We should remember this, and how we reacted. Whether or not we thought it was the right thing to do in hindsight, this is the impression we've left, for better or for worse.

I hope we did the right thing.

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[hallacious]

[Having not gone down below the surface with his important duties to attend to, Ishimaru is a bit out of the loop - but with so many others taking to the network, he can only assume that something had gone horribly wrong.]

Just what is it that happened down there? Is everybody alright?

[ladyofluminosity]

[ The things they saw down there... She wouldn't wish it upon anyone. It was terrifying, and she was convinced that they would not make it out alive.

Lux nods simply. ]

We're all right, don't worry. A bit shaken up, to be sure, but no one was injured, thankfully.

[hallacious]

Do the Seekers require any assistance? Whatever there is to be done, my Pokémon and I would gladly take time out of our day to provide aid!

[As if on cue, his Blaziken peeks down from above the band and squawks a greeting at Lux. Lucario soon notices the conversation as well and gives Ishimaru a glance before folding its hands by his side. The disciplinarian nods in return, seeming rather pleased with the company.

Vigoroth can be seen running and jumping around in the background without a care in the world.]

[ladyofluminosity]

[ Ishimaru you are so intense take a breath man. She waves a hand a bit. ]

No, no, we're fine really. Swimming in paperwork to be sure, but that's the usual state of things after something like this happens. You don't need to worry.

[hallacious]

Ah...I see...

[He seems to be calming down a little, at least, and it reflects on his Pokémon. Except for Vigoroth, who has pretty much forgotten the meaning of the word entirely, but that's just biology.]

Well, I'm certainly glad that everything seems to be alright. Still, you must not lose sight of what is truly important! Pledge yourself to vigilance with all the willpower you possess, and stick to it! That's what makes successful trainers!

[ladyofluminosity]

All right is all relative. We're alive, and I suppose that that is what matters.

[ She can't speak much for morale.

A beat. ]

You're a very odd one, you know. I'm not sure if I've ever told you that.

[hallacious]

[He furrows his brow.]

Just what do you mean by calling me 'odd'? It is the mark of an ordinary man to be concerned about the safety of others, is it not?

[ladyofluminosity]

Yes, but the way you speak, it's very...

[ She isn't saying you sound old, but... ]

Formal.

[hallacious]

[It isn't like he hasn't heard it before, but his expression twitches for just a split-second.]

Is it really so unusual? To deliver truth from my very soul, I must speak passionately in every way!

[ladyofluminosity]

[ Yes, yes it is. ]

Well... It's certainly unique?

[hallacious]

Unique...

[He blinks and wonders whether or not it's a compliment or not, but he decides to take it in good faith.]

Thank you! I do wish it was more widespread a practice, however.