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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna has been conspicuously absent from the Warp Band network and scarce in general ever since coming back from the trip to the past.  While it was a harrowing experience that gave her a lot to think about and genuinely frightened her a little, her sudden week-long disappearance from Union society actually has nothing at all to do with that.  Instead, when she returned and examined the Dragon Plate she received from Cresselia, it awoke a dormant power within her.  The ancestral power of the Tycoon family.  The power of Dragons.]

Ah... hello, everyone.

[As the feed flares to life, the change in Lenna's appearance is immediately apparent.  Her normally straight pink hair is slightly longer, wavy, and a bit untamed, but more than that - she now has two blue dragon-like ears on the sides of her head.  As she fidgets and turns from side to side in front of the camera, it's also briefly apparent that there are two small wings on her back, reminiscent of those of a Dragonite.]

I'm sorry I haven't contacted anyone since we all returned from investigating the earthquake, but I've gone through some... changes recently, and I had to do some alterations on my clothing first.

[She seems happy, but also somewhat embarrassed, clearly not quite used to it all just yet.]

At any rate... I know we've all been through a lot recently, but I feel the gods must have shown us what they did for a reason.  I can only hope they're proud of the progress we've made as a people.  We certainly must be doing something right, as it seems they've given us their blessing once again.  Let's all continue to live by the example of the Savior, and show the same kindness to both Pokemon and each other.

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[second_destiny]

I still don't see why it was necessary in the first place to test us.

Anyway, I guess you can live up to the crest now, huh? Congrats.

[He looks a bit wistful, though. As content as he is with his powers, he does sometimes wish he could better uphold the Asuno family name.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I think it's best not to question it. It's enough that we passed the test.

That's true. I'm actually a bit relieved, even if it was a little inconvenient at first. I only had the Water type for so long... it's silly, but I didn't feel like a real Tycoon.

[second_destiny]

Yeah...I know the feeling. But in the end, what matters the most isn't your abilities, but your personal skills. A good leader is a good leader. Type doesn't matter.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna smiles softly at that, nodding.]

You sound like Father.

[second_destiny]

[Asemu is surprised by that response. He tilts his head back a little bit and blinks several times.]

I-I do? You really think I do? I'm just speaking what I believe...

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna just laughs.]

It's not a bad thing! He used to say things like that to encourage me. I didn't get my Enlightened abilities until after he left.

[second_destiny]

Oh. Huh.

[He scratches his cheek.]

I guess we're pretty similar in some ways. I've had my Enlightened abilities for a couple years, but it took a long time to get used to the idea that I'd never be a psychic.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

That's true. It's hard, trying to live up to the family name, or feeling like you need to. But I'm sure your father is very proud you too, Asemu.

[second_destiny]

Ah...

[That was something that Asemu never considered a possibility. Flit is so hard to read and has such lofty expectations that Asemu had given up on hearing him tell him that he's proud of him.]

I...he'd never say it, but...I hope so.

[He actually sheds a pair of tears -- one from each eye -- but only one from each eye.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Oh no, Asemu... don't cry... you'll make me cry too!

[Lenna is such a fluffball, and she's already tearing up. She raises a hand to wipe the corners of her eyes.]

[second_destiny]

...Erk. Sorry.

[He wipes his eyes on the sleeve of his jacket.]

It's just that he's never told me he's proud of me. I've heard it from my mom and my great-grandfather, but not him.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

It's all right.

[Lenna smiles, wiping at her eyes again just briefly.]

Maybe he just isn't sure how to say it.

[second_destiny]

[A shrug.]

Maybe. He's so serious all the time. It's hard to tell anything with him.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Well... all we can do is to both keep doing our best. I'm sure our efforts will bear fruit.

[second_destiny]

I hope so.

But I'm done trying to earn my dad's approval, anyway. I just want to do the best I can to keep people safe.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I know you'll be great, Asemu. Good luck with everything.