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[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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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. ]

Guess your family's worried about what happened last time you went far from home, huh?

[Soft Steel the Lucario rolls his eyes, sighs, and smacks the back-side of Right's head.]

--Ow! What was that for, Softy?

[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!

[Now she really is pouting] That's beside the point.

This is a completely different thing.

[Right winces as he rubs the back of his head.] Yeah, I guess you have a point...

Still, how do you wanna help out?

I'm not sure yet. But I feel like I should do something. Me and my Pokemon.

Hmmmm...there might be something you can do, but I'd have to clear it with Dad first.

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.... ]

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.

Oh? What sorta thing is it?

Well, my dad works at Happy-Me Pharmacy, and they're planning to help out by sending some supplies over to those trying to rescue or flee from Sanctuary. Just some basic stuff, y'know? Thing is, they're kinda short-handed right now, and if I wasn't going, I'd be helping Dad out myself.

So I was thinking, maybe either you or your Pokemon can help them pack some stuff up?

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. ]

Edited 2015-05-27 14:09 (UTC)

Just head out when no one's looking. Once people see what you can do they won't complain!

[Life advise from someone who has no business giving it.]

I will! [She frowns slightly]

The problem's always getting people to believe me.

I could do that! And some of my Pokemon could fly stuff around the city, like from where stuff's being packed to where it's needed.

Yea, because that always works out so well. Then I just end up in more trouble.

That's a great idea! I'll definitely check with Dad first to see if it's okay, but I'm sure he'll welcome any help.

You are never to young to help in some fashion, Chibiusa-chan. That said, you still need to be careful, especially in a matter such as a war. [Ami is seriously hoping she can convince them to try a more peaceful matter.] But Chibiusa, simply because your pokemon are strong does not mean you are suddenly ready for something as serious as battle.

As for what you can do, helping people pack is certainly a way to help, keeping everyone's spirits high and making sure no one does anything too foolish like get carried off by Drifloons or thinking that sneaking off into battle are just some suggestions.

Spending time with pokemon who could not come and checking up on them in the habitat would also be of great assistance.

You can even volunteer in the center with the medics, with so many medics gone and a potential battle on the horizon, helping them get organized would be a savior sent blessing.

Edited 2015-05-28 22:04 (UTC)

But getting into trouble is how you have fun!

[ 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. ]

There's lots you can do. Like helping with supplies and people who come back early because of injuries, like the others have said. And Ami's suggestion about the habitat is a really good one, too. I know the Pokemon I have to leave behind are going to be worried and might need some friendly company. I'd really appreciate it if you could check on them, and I'm sure others who are traveling would appreciate it if you could help out there, too, while people are out of town.

I hadn't thought about that. Yea, people are really limited in what Pokemon they can bring on this mission thing right? Maybe I can offer to like poke-sit the ones left behind!

You're really smart.

I know, I know. I'm just tired of people saying I can't do things. Even when I guess they might be right.

[She sighs and frowns a bit]

That's why I want to fine ways to help. I don't want to be just standing by, seeing things happen without being able to be a part of it.

Getting in trouble is how you get grounded and unable to do other fun things.

Thanks! I'd really appreciate it.

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?

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... ]

[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.

[Aww, this is really sweet and Pamela's always had a soft spot for kids.]

It's good of you to want to help. Others have offered a few good suggestions. I think you're too young to fight even if your Pokemon are strong enough, but you're certainly not too young to help with supplies, watching Pokemon, or even with some basic first aid. After all, the trained professionals will be busy, so they're going to need someone who can just watch patients, make sure they're drinking water when they need it and so on.

"Grounded"?

[Minako smiled and chuckled a little bit at the smart comment. That was a compliment she didn't get very often.]

I'd really love it you could look after mine while I'm gone. The Chingling is really shy, but I'm sure she'll come around if the others are there.

[ 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. ]

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

It's just hard being little.

Yea, when you're not allowed to go out or do anything fun. Don't you know anything?

I can do that! I am really really good with Pokemon!

Yea, I'll probably end up doing most of that stuff. I just sometimes wish I could do more, y'know?

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...

[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.]

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.

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.

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!

I know lots of stuff! Just no one's ever tried to do something that mean to me before. If you get in trouble enough to make someone angry with you you should just get punched in the face or something, not kept from going places. That's just too far!

Yes, I understand that, Chibiusa-chan. As I mentioned earlier, there are quite a few options for you.

But you know, Chibiusa-chan, one of the greatest ways to help is to, in fact, keep yourself safe as well whilst you help others.

[There's a really long pause, accompanied by a very skeptical look.]

I'm a kid in case you missed that kinda important detail Mr. I'm-so-tough.

But I can't just sit and do nothing! That's not fair to me.

I do not believe I suggested you should. I gave you a list of possible things to do, Chibiusa-chan.

Oh, thanks so much! I'm sure the Chingling will like you, too. She just needs a bit more time than the others.

I know. What difference does that make?

[Have I mentioned he hasn't been raised on Union values? He genuinely doesn't see why anyone would find what he's saying strange at all.]

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