Book 002 [Video]

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Union?

[It was a rare day when Waver Velvet addressed the public of Union as a whole, but this day something about him seemed off. He seemed more bothered, more irritable than normal-- not that the little Nincada that was sitting on his head seemed to care. It drummed it's little feet happily on Waver's head, glad to be there for it's trainer in this strange time.

Heaving a sigh, Waver continued:]

Let's take a poll. Who here has been having weird dreams for the last couple of days? I need to know for academic reasons.

[...And, that was all. Waver scratched his cheek, feeling awkward and embarrassed about this entire problem that he was having.]

Don't worry about when you reply. I don't think I'll be getting to sleep any time soon.

[And, with that, the feed abruptly shut off.

Respond, Union?]

Comments

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Yuuna wouldn't have let me join the Rangers if she thought I would be 'in the way'.

[He says it firmly, but manages to keep the air of politeness about his words even amidst their disagreement. Whatever the reasons were, his data collection project had somehow morphed into an outright negotiation, and it was taking all of his tenuous self control to not let the two of them see how nervous he was.

It was hard to ignore the way his heart jumped in his chest. But, somehow, he did.

Orpheus and Pollux the Nincada watched the discussion with rapt attention, both pokemon wondering how far the humans would push until someone broke.]

Besides, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to stop the next person to ask questions when that time comes-- and others will come unless someone gives them an answer they can understand.

[He couldn't imagine people like Raine Sage or Ami Mizuno backing down to such demands so easily. Indeed, they might just 'get in the way' even more than Waver himself would.]

We've been together on how many explorations and battles, Tenoh? You know what I'm capable of, and you know that I'm not stupid enough to get in over my head.

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[and they're still here, it seems]

We have our mission, you have yours.

[as she deftly ignores all those other arguments.

Sorry Waver, you're still no Ami Mizuno or Rei Hino.]

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Listen. If we catch you where you're not supposed to be...

[ Oh, no. Oh, no no no. Natto looks at Michiru pleadingly. The last time Trainer got like this, she made girls cry. Is this really okay? ]

...you'll be silenced.

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One way or another, someone will be silenced anyway.

[Waver was a crybaby, but not this time. He was standing his ground, even as his pokemon were now trying to tug the warp band away from him. Holding fast, her levelled his gaze on the duo unflinchingly.]

It could be all of us. I'm not an idiot like Right or Sinbad-- and I already told you I'd stay out of your way.

[He was good for his word, unlike many other Magi from Sanctuary. Just trust him.]

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru meets Natto's eyes, but that's about as much acknowledgement as the bug is going to get right about now.]

Then we're in agreement. [is what it boiled down to, at any rate. Whether or not they'll get what they want is another matter entirely.

But here's a small smile anyway. You have been thoroughly warned.]

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[ Haruka doesn't say anything. She just tries to shut the door.

Waver probably has time to get in a parting shot, though, if he wants. She's doing this off-balance and one-handed. ]