Tenth Dream: In Review [Action/Video]

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[Today's broadcast blinks on to show Yuuna out at the gate, standing there in a different outfit than usual. No Ranger's jacket, but a beat up looking traveler's outfit of good, sturdy make. She's got an oddly reflective look about her.]

Anyone ever stopped to think about how life was before all the recent upheaval? I don't mean all the fighting and the strange things the gods have been throwing at us, though. I mean before Union really opened up to the outside. Back when we thought that we were the only humans left alive. So much has changed, and hell...it's like the world we grew up in changed overnight.

[Beside her, something shimmers, and a near exact copy of Yuuna seemingly flows into view. It's eyes are just a bit off though, lighter than hers, and it waggles a finger.]

I don't mean all the new Pokemon we've discovered, or the new people we've encountered. But that's definitely a big shift if this guy is any indication. I mean, it's been a whole year as of today since I left Union for the first time...and I was one of the later trainers to really go out on my own.

[She huffs a laugh at the Ditto-Yuuna and shakes her head.]

I never thought I'd fight a god, or in a war. I definitely never thought I'd spend a week in the body of a man, or that I'd find a whole new species of Pokemon that die if they stop bouncing. And heh...I'm not even going to start trying to describe meeting the Savior. But it's been a hell of a year.

[The Ditto makes a face, wiggling it's tongue.]

Anyway. I've been uselessly nostalgic long enough. But indulge me, folks. What are some things you thought you'd do that got turned on their heads this last year?


Action, Verdant Forest

[And just like she'd done a year ago, Yuuna takes a trip through the Verdant Forest, walking down those old familiar paths. This time, though, she's got a trio of very different Pokemon. A Magnezone, Politoed, and Hitmonchan. They'd evolved, all three of her oldest friends, and the wilds all around them didn't seem quite so mysterious anymore. She's got an arm hooked around the Hitmonchan's shoulders, walking casually, the two of them pointing to various things and sharing a quiet joke here and there.

If they happen to meet someone, they'll get a friendly wave.]

Heya, out for a walk too? Care for company?

Action, The Coastal Ruins (For Merrill)

[Yuuna'd decided to go down that way with Merrill later on, a little bit of an outing to give the place another once over, see if there was much of interest there. She had some of her stronger types on the warp band, but the only one she had out? Was the newbie. A little Zorua who'd yet to prove herself, simply named Shinko, trotted along ahead of the two explorers, snuffling the ground while they talk quietly.]

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[ the forest around Union is one of Bilbo's favourite haunts, and has been since he was a boy being brought out on closely-guarded trips by his famously adventurous mother. it's strange for him to think that until only a few months ago, he hadn't ventured more than about half a day's walk from Union.

he smiles when he recognises Yuuna and her Pokemon, lifting his own hand in greeting. Minty, from her usual perch in the flowering plants that now make up her trainer's hair, makes a small sound of hello. ]

Well, hullo there. I certainly wouldn't say no; the road's always more cheery with company.

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It is, isn't it?

[She practically beams, reaching over and cheerfully clapping Hitmonchan on the back. The stoic Pokemon grunts and rolls a shoulder, almost like he's embarrassed. Bilbo, he's decided, is a strange little man and he's not entirely sure he likes the contradiction of a guy that wanders around but professes to dislike adventure.]

Out for a walk? Or heading someplace specific?

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Oh, just out for a stroll, really. It'd be a shame to waste the summer weather cooped up indoors.

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Eh?!

[Waver darted his gaze upward at the sound of Yuuna's friendly voice, visibly startled by the sound of another person out in the wilderness. He had been out with Atlas learning the local wilderness pathways-- and taking advantage of Atlas' newfound perk.

He had feet. Who would have thought that the stubborn little Tympole would evolve into an armless Palpitoad with feet, and that feet would be more than enough to please the grumpy Magus?]

Oh-- it's you, Yuuna, [he continued, frowning.] It's not nice to go and scare people like that!

[Falling back into a sitting position in the dirt as he let himself relax, Waver cast her a sheepish look despite his words. Whether he wanted to say it openly or not, he was glad for a familiar face-- it would be embarrassing to have to make an open call for help because he got lost!

Atlas, eager to show off to their friend, stumbled closer to introduce himself and apologize for his Mageling. He was harmless, really. No worse than a rough breeze.]

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[The sound of Waver's griping is enough to tell the Ranger just what sort of mood the young man was in. He's an odd one, a really odd one, but it was the endearing sort of odd. Like a boy who'd never really had any friends, was too smart for his own good, and didn't have a positive influence on him like Ami had.

She folds her arms and looks down at him, but flashes Atlas a small smile before returning her gaze to Waver.]

Scare, huh? You think I'm scary, then what about that Weedle crawling up behind you.

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What?!

[He really jumped this time, scrambling onto his hands and knees while he searched for the bug type. It might have sounded cliche, but he really hated bugs...]

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Er, I think I'm seeing double.

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Nope.

[She grabs the "double" by the shoulders and pulls it closer.]

This, Rincewind, is a completely new species of Pokemon. As far as I know, we've never run into them before.

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Eh?

[ he's looking between the two. He could see the difference, but the insinuation is lost on him. ]

EH?

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[What a question. He can't answer that truthfully, not entirely.]

I thought I'd still be in Caldera, doing what I was doing before the war.

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[She smiles somewhat vaguely, a stray thought here and there.]

Yeah, I can understand that. That war was...well, hell. That changed everything. Sort of...why I left, honestly.

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Mm. [Agreement. He doesn't want to stick to such a heavy topic, though.]

It's kind of funny how life can throw such a Gyro Ball at you. I guess if it's anything we could learn from this, it's that life is never set in stone.

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I've learned you're all a bunch of idealistic loonies who spent too long cooped up behind your walls, but that you're remarkably fun anyway.

Also, my condolences on the whole having-been-a-man thing.

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All of us? Seriously? You think that we're all idealists? Have you...met...some of these people?

[A beat.]

And you were there. Remember? Merrill's body.

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That was a while ago, and I drank a LOT afterward.

All I really remember about that week is that I need to keep a Fairy-type on me at all tines and that Merrill has surprisingly nice skin.

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[Goodness Yuuna you nearly scared the wits out of the poor kid, he hadn't even heard you come up behind him until you said something. Good thing he was quick to pull himself out of his half-jump and turned it into him just turning around with a smile.]

Miss Yuuna! I didn't know anyone else was out here...of course I'd love some company.

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[Quick jump indeed. She keeps on walking briskly, clapping a hand on his shoulder as she does.]

Good! And what's got you so jumpy, Matty? Find a Weedle in your shoe today?

[iamthatis]

Ah, nothing...I guess Swords training is one of those things that never goes away. Anything coming from behind is usually never good, right?

[Yeah, it's totally got nothing to do with the events at Sanctuary. Totally not.]

[child_of_luv]

Well, I always thought I'd be an idol or something else exciting. But, being a trainer is pretty exciting too.

[Behind her, a Sylveon chimes in with a little comment. It was all thanks to him that she got started on this journey!]

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Oh? And you aren't trying to do both, then?

[They don't seem mutually exclusive, to her.]

[child_of_luv]

A little. But there are a few things that are different for me now because of being Enlightened and a trainer. It's hard to explain.

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[Right, the normally happy and energetic guy, is actually not full of smiles and energy today. Instead, he's sitting on a old and fallen tree trunk, a wooden stick in his hand while the other hand props up his chin in thought. A Teddiursa sits alongside him, also in a clearly thinking pose. A rather prettied-up Herdier simply lies on the ground by his feet, sighing in disappointment.

Hearing Yuuna's call, however, does break Right's train of thought.] Oh! Hi, Yuuna...

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[She'd actually been watching him for a few minutes now, and she could tell something was off, but placing it? That was kinda hard. The stick meant something...]

Yo, Right. What's eating you?

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[bleeding_heart]

[Oddly, Merrill seems more at ease here than she has back in Union recently. It's probably some lingering stress from the situation in Sanctuary, compounded by the fact that the Council is still taking its time deciding what to do. The Coastal Ruins, creepy though they are, are at least quiet for the most part.]

She's very brave, isn't she?

[She smiles ahead at the Zorua, following along after.]

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[Getting out, exploring? That's really what Yuuna figured Merrill needed, and honestly that was half the intent behind the suggestion. She'd felt the call again too, and figured it was probably time to do some exploring, and Shinko's eagerness hadn't helped.]

Extremely. I'm glad we brought her along. I don't think I've ever seen a Zorua so excited to get out before.

[The little fox-like Pokemon turns to them and yaps cheerily, picking up the pace just a bit and forcing Yuuna to trot to keep up.]

Shinko...don't you run too far ahead you hear? [Yap!] Gods she's full of energy today!