Letter / Action / Video (cw: death)

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

1. [Several days after the attack by the Elite Four, once the reconstruction efforts have begun, a letter bearing the Tycoon family seal arrives at the homes of the various other noble families of Union.]

Dear Friend,

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that I inform you of the death of Alexander Highwind Tycoon.  A member of Union's Council with many decorated years of service as a Ranger, Councilman Tycoon dedicated his life to the protection and betterment of the city of Union and its people.  His bravery and kindness will live on in the hearts of his friends and family, and in those of the lives he touched during his time with us.  Councilman Tycoon is survived by his daughter Lenna, and will be buried next to his departed wife Charlotte at the family's estate.  There will be a brief memorial service at the Tycoon Estate in one week's time.  Please direct all donations to the Pokemon Habitat and to Redwall, as Councilman Tycoon's memory is best preserved by aiding those in need in his stead.

Respectfully yours,
Lenna Charlotte Tycoon

2. [After the letters are copied and sent, Lenna heads outside to pay her own silent respects to her parents.  She replaces the flowers on her mother's grave with a fresh bouquet before placing a second on her father's far fresher grave.  Kneeling in front of them, she closes her eyes and clasps her hands in prayer.  Somehow, she manages to maintain her composure long enough to maintain a respectful moment of silence, but it isn't long before her eyes well up with tears, her hands coming up to cover her face as she begins to softly cry.  A short distance away, her Dragonite, Lucario, and Gallade stand vigil over her, heads bowed in turn in respectful solidarity for their trainer and friend.

Anyone who happens by the estate will be able to find Lenna either in the back as she's paying her respects, or inside if they should happen to stop in after she's composed herself a bit.]

3. [Once the Warp Band network is back up and Lenna's had a good week or so to mourn her loss, she appears on the network to give the general announcement.  She's looking somber but determined.]

People of Union, I come today to inform you of the passing of my father, Councilman Alexander Highwind Tycoon.  He left Union nearly two years ago to investigate an unnamed danger in the east, which I now know to have been the Elite Four and the dangerous actions of Ever Grande.  Unfortunately, his eventual return to Union came too late to warn us of their attack, but he returned in time to gave his life to save mine in the midst of battle.  His presence both as my father and as a Councilman of Union will be sorely missed.

However, I am aware that I am not the only one to have lost a loved one in the recent attack.  Union has suffered a mighty blow by those who would spread their ideals through fear and coercion instead of friendship and compromise.  In such trying times, as we have done in the past, it is more important than ever that the people of Union embody this selfsame spirit of cooperation and brotherhood.  As the inheritor of my father's will and of the Tycoon estate, I pledge to do all that I can for the people of Union, and for the city that we love.

To everyone who lost friends or family during this attack, you have my deepest condolences and my assurances that I will do all I can to aid in rebuilding our city.  I know that if we hold true to our bonds and to the example of the Savior, we will be able to endure even the saddest losses.  Together, we will continue to survive, and we will overcome even the most overwhelming of odds.  Someday, the world will be a peaceful place, and we will live in harmony not only with Pokemon, but with humans everywhere.

[Bowing her head for a moment, she manages a smile at the camera.]

Thank you for your time, and may the Savior bless you all.

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[sparrowfeathered]

[Rose doesn't know Lenna that well, but of the people in Union who aren't Spearowfeathers... she's probably the one she knows best. It isn't right to leave what happened alone. She saw what that house looked like. Big, grand, beautiful, and... lonely.]

[So after she bandages her side up nice and tight, she sets out.]

[She finds Lenna in the back, as she's paying her respects. Rose doesn't hesitate. She approaches, catching the subtle shake of crying shoulders, then puts a hand on Lenna's shoulder.]

...Hey.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna's Pokemon step to the side to allow Rose to pass, recognizing her from before. Xezat and Kelger in particular are rather twitchy lately, sticking to Lenna almost like glue after what happened to her father. But they know better than to bar entry to a friend.

As for Lenna herself, she doesn't even hear Rose coming, absorbed in her own grief as she is. She flinches in surprise at the hand on her shoulder, quickly turning around and fumbling with her hands in a vain attempt to dry her eyes. Private grief is fine, but she's a noble - she can't cry in front of her.]

...Oh, Rose! I didn't hear you come in.

[Her eyes, of course, are puffy and red. She's been crying hard enough and long enough that the telltale signs are impossible to hide. But she's trying.]

[sparrowfeathered]

Ah, yeah. I guess I can be quiet sometimes. [LIKE AN ASSASSIN.]

[She pulls her hand back after Lenna turns around, then lowers both hands in front of her. She threads her fingers together, partly to keep her hands still; when she gets nervous, she can fidget.]

I thought... I should check up on you.

[A beat. She's visibly been crying. Rose glances down at the grave -- it brings up thoughts of the man who raised her, who was her father for all intents and purposes -- and then looks back at Lenna. She knows what it's like to miss someone. Even if... she doesn't know what became of him.]

It's okay to cry, y'know. I'll keep it quiet, though.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Rose...

[As she looks back into the other girl's eyes, Lenna's well up with tears all over again. There's a half-choked gasping sound from the back of her throat, and the tears begin to flow down her face.

She's only able to maintain a straight face for a few precious seconds before she's flinging herself forward to cry on the other girl's shoulder. She'll feel bad later, but right now she needs to get this out.]

I miss him so much, Rose! It's not fair!

[sparrowfeathered]

H-Hey... [It's said softly and doesn't really mean anything, except a way to convey a gentle sentiment. Rose's arms wrap around her tightly, without any real hesitation.]

It's not. He... [She feels something catch in her throat. When she tries to swallow, it doesn't go away. Her voice is a little thicker when she speaks, threatening to choke up too.] ...He just got back.

[She remembers. Lenna told her that much.] I'm sorry.

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[vistapoint]

[Geo didn't realize how much he missed the network until it was down, even if he didn't really pay all that much attention to it. He quietly sucks in a breath as he listens to Lenna's speech. A missing father who passed...

Eventually, he responds, trying to look not quite as shaken as he's still somehow feeling.] I'm sorry for your loss, Miss Tycoon

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna's smile softens as she nods back.]

Thank you, truly.

[vistapoint]

[He attempts a smile, though it's a little weak.]

The blow against Union was a strong one, but it's... nothing the city can't weather, right?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Yes, I believe that wholeheartedly. Coming together and supporting one another is what Unionites do best.

[It's been hard on everyone, Lenna included, but she's back in noble mode. Her father wouldn't want her to mourn forever.]

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[windyflower]

[It took a moment or two for Fuuka to respond back. As she tried to figure out what to say, all she could do was just frown at the message]

...I'm sorry about your loss. Are you going to be okay though?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

...It'll take time, but I'll be all right. Thank you, Fuuka.

[It's clear that the wound is still somewhat raw, but Lenna needs to move on. She has responsibilities she can't ignore.]

[windyflower]

It's not a problem. But if there anything I can do to make you feel better? I know I'm not the best cook but maybe I can buy you something instead?

[She was going to make some cookies but…………………………………..]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Oh, no, you don't have to go to any trouble!

[The legend of Fuuka's cooking has not quite reached Lenna's ears yet, but all the same, she's bad at accepting help.]

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[child_of_luv]

[While Minako didn't know Lenna extremely well beyond the family name, she had fought alongside her that night, and witnessed a horrific moment. She felt the need to at least check on her. She was nervous as she approached the massive estate, and even hesitated at the door, but, once inside, she went looking for her.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[This is shortly after the scene in the back of the house, so Minako will find Lenna upstairs in her room. She'll be escorted there by a rather somber looking pair of Pokemon - a Lucario and a Gallade. Lenna is inside, sitting in a chair and smiling wistfully at an orange scarf.]

[child_of_luv]

[Minako approached the door to the room cautiously, not wanting to disturb anything important.]

Lenna...?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Oh... hello, Minako.

[Lenna turns, wiping a bit of wetness from the side of her eye and trying to put on a genuine smile.]

2 - I am sooooo late, sorry!

[toxicrevenger]

[What remains of the Isley family had, of course, received Lenna's letter. But it's Pamela that ventures over to see her friend. It's just as well that Pamela has covered up - both for the purposes of paying her own respects and so that she can give Lenna a big hug. The antivenin for her toxins is so close to being ready, and mercifully the research for that was successfully recovered among the rubble.

Basil, her Roserade, and Dahlia, her Lilligant, have accompanied her today.]

Lenna? It's me.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Xezat and Kelger are well acquainted with Pamela, and they stand aside to allow her access to the garden in the back where Lenna's parents are buried. Lenna is just finishing her own prayers as she feels Pamela walking up next to her.]

O-oh... hello, Pamela.

[toxicrevenger]

[Pamela gives both Xezat and Kelger a polite nod. Basil and Dahlia will remain behind with them to let the trainers talk in peace.

But first, without another word, Pamela gives Lenna a hug.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[As soon as she feels Pamela's arms around her, Lenna falls forward into them, unable to help but cry.]

Pamela...

2-ish?

[niepokonany]

[Is Feliks supposed to be leaving his parents' place, or even getting out of bed this soon after the attack?]

[No. No, he absolutely is not.]

[Is he letting that stop him?]

[Please. This is Feliks we're talking about.]

[He flies up to her building on an Altaria the day after he gets her letter, his unbroken arm holding a bag full of a slightly obscene amount of food as he approaches the front door.]

Lenna? Like, open up, it's me!

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[By this point, it's been a little while since Lenna was out back, so she's mostly composed. Still, as she answers the door, it's clear she's been crying recently.]

Oh! Feliks... I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting guests.

[niepokonany]

Well, you know me, all about the surprises. Let me in, let's have lunch!

[Which is his way of showing concern about whether or not she's eating, honestly.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

...Oh. Yes. I suppose I should eat something.

[She's actually not very hungry, but Lenna is acutely aware of what a hypocrite saying so would make her at this point.]