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[pinkrabbit]

[The video comes up on Chibiusa looking thoughtful. And slightly upset. She doesn't say anything for a long moment. Then finally she sighs and crosses her arms.]

Everyone says I'm too young to help out with the stuff going on, even though my Pokemon are just as strong as anyone else's. But just 'cause I'm younger I've gotta stay here even when there's really important stuff to do! [She pouts briefly, but then her expression turns more resigned.] But I guess it's too late to really change anyone's mind right now. I wanna help though! So I was thinking, is there anything that those of us staying home can do to help? Either to help people get ready to go, or that we can do to be ready for when people get back?

I just really, really want to help somehow.

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[actsmagnificent]

What kind of help do you want to give? [ No comments about "kids these days" from Haruka. This was a mature request. She'll treat it as such. ]

[pinkrabbit]

[She purses her lips in though before admitting,]

I'm not really sure. It seems like all the real action's going to be out there. But, um... [She brightens a bit as she thinks of something] People or Pokemon might be coming back injured? And I could help like arrange first aid or something? I don't really know what would be needed. But I want to help!

[actsmagnificent]

That's bighearted. [ Haruka smiles. What could a kid help with, where they won't run into people objecting to child labor. Hm. ] Well, I doubt the medics would turn away a hard worker. You could prep supplies.

[ Just because you're a mature kid worthy of being taken seriously doesn't mean she wants you actually seeing wounded people and Pokémon.... ]

[pinkrabbit]

Yea, maybe! And I can do basic first aid. Mama and Papa made sure I knew how to do that sorta stuff when we were traveling. Not exactly a lot of doctors when you're outside the cities.

[actsmagnificent]

Make sure you let them know that. [ A passing Leavanny waves to the camera. Are they talking about the medics? He might see her there! This mission is using up the last of their Potions! ] Leavanny!

[ ....Haruka isn't sure she wants to know why Natto is so certain they're going to use every Potion they pack. ]

[pinkrabbit]

I will! [She frowns slightly]

The problem's always getting people to believe me.

[actsmagnificent]

[ Yeah, she - she can't fault anyone in this picture for that. Haruka pauses, then considers a different tactic.

Which involves making a sudden lane change in this conversation. ] What kinds of Pokémon do you have?

Van van!

[ Yes, Natto. You are a Pokémon. Well done. ]

[pinkrabbit]

Um, well, I've got a bunch of kinds. [She ticks Pokemon off on her fingers.] Kasugai's a Floette, Licorice is a Murkrow, Bubblegum's a Jumpluff, Sugar Cookie's a Tranquill, Kinoko's a Breloom, Peanut's my Phanpy, and my two newest, Soda and Chocolate are a Squirtle and a Bunnelby.

Why?

[actsmagnificent]

Check your movesets. [ Fairy-types often learn healing moves, don't they? Haruka isn't going to hold Chibiusa's hand through this whole piece of advice - that would be too sensible - but that Floette might help her cause with the medics, depending on what it's learned.

Also, she's grinning harder now. She has found one thing you and Usagi have in common... ]

[pinkrabbit]

[She's quiet a long moment as she thinks through her Pokemon and their moves]

Well, Licorice and Sugar Cookie can fly around and ferry small supplies. And oh yea! I can heal Pokemon a little bit! [She blushes lightly] I forget 'cause it's kinda a new thing.

[actsmagnificent]

[ Did she miss an evolution? Her apologies. She'll have to send a card or something, since gosh, she barely knows this kid but Haruka likes her a lot. So she laughs. ] Then there you go. You're already a contributing member of society.

[ More so than your cousin.

....who's being unfair? No one. She isn't gonna say it. ]

[pinkrabbit]

I try to be! I want to be at least. [She gives a slightly unsure smile.]

It's just hard being little.

[actsmagnificent]

Van van. [ Look who's back. Natto the Leavanny looks up at Haruka for permission to cut in, barely notices what he thinks might be a nod, then approaches the feed. He knows that feeling so well! Trainer has probably always been tall and perfect, but when he was a Sewaddle, it took him the longest time just to figure out how a spoon worked. But now look at him!

He shows off his arms. Whether this girl can understand him or not, Natto hopes he's getting the message across: when he tried his hardest, he got bigger, and now he can do even more amazing things! So the potential's already inside her. ] Leava lea! Lea lea leavanny. Vanny lea.

[ Haruka stands there looking slightly awkward. This was, uh, her conversation. ] Um...

[pinkrabbit]

[While she doesn't understand what the Leavanny is saying exactly, she can't help but smile at the Pokemon's obvious intensity about whatever it's trying to communicate.

Kasugai peaks out over Chibiusa's shoulder. Her trainer might not understand, but she does!]

Flo! Flore floe flo flo. Ret. [Kasugai's been trying to tell her trainer the same thing. With about as much success.]

[actsmagnificent]

Leava vanny. [ Oh, then he's sorry if he's straying into something you've been trying to do. Natto thinks he can understand this human's emotions, though. When you're small, you do want to start being big and powerful right away! But he's sure she'll do well. She seems dedicated. Is she a good Trainer? ] Leava leava leava! Vanny van. Van leavanny?

[ ...This is getting ridiculous. Haruka laughs. ] ...Well, good luck.

[pinkrabbit]

Than... [She's cut off as Kasugai leaps forward.]

Flore. Flore re re. Ret ret flo flo floret! [Because Kasugai wants to assure everyone that her trainer is a very good trainer indeed. The best! Chibiusa just sighs and shakes her head at he Pokemon's antics.]

Thank you, Haruka-san.

[actsmagnificent]

We'll be counting on you. [ She lifts a hand to show Natto it's getting to be about time to shut the Warp Band off, and he steps forward to finish up his conversation. That's great, Floette! He loves seeing people love their Trainers!

Listen, both he and his Trainer live at the Union Divine Theater. If you stop by sometime he'd love to hear more about her. And maybe they can think of ways to cheer her up, if that isn't imposing. ] Lea lea van!