type_edge | IC Inbox (Empatheias Edition)

[High amounts of sugar coming through the link, enjoy!]

Gladioooon~! I talked to Aiada's representative! We did really well, and he wants to meet Porygon-Z!

[...Great, now everything will taste like sugar today.]

You did? [Ahhh, Porygon-Z is gonna love hearing that.] Did he say anything else?

[Just wondering.]

[Psst, that's a good thing.]

I did! He congratulated us on our hard work, and said he would take everything to Aiada as soon as possible because it could be important! We could truly be onto something! [Excitement! Can you feel it?] You should visit him him when you can, he's the owner of the bath house!

[The bathhouse huh...] 'Think I've seen it before.

I'll go there tomorrow then. Porygon-Z should still have the data, he's been really proud of it.

[And likes any opportunity to show it off, so this is perfect.]

Perfect! His name is Michel, you can't miss him!

[Because Eikichi is... special that way.]

Well, he should be! And so should you! You two were very helpful, thank you! It's great to have more people wanting to help this world.

[Something he managed to accomplish...well, something one of his Pokemon did at least, if that counts. Though yeah, it had a nice ring to it. This is what it's like to be a strong trainer right?]

...You have no idea what it's like to hear that. [Actually, you probably can. Those little tingles of appreciation. U-uhmmmm... this isn't still on is it? D-damn these connections.]

[Why not pass around that.]

--Anyway if he's around, I'll be there.

[Oh, what is this? Maybe she doesn't understand it completely but... sympathy fills the link, and her voice is soft when she speaks.]

...I think I may have more idea than you think, Gladion. You're very welcome. [All the appreciation and FRIENDSHIP reaching out through the link! Enjoy!]

He is, he's waiting for you! He's a good guy, just a bit confused about Pokémon.

[Nooo, no more feels. No one needs to see a grown emo boy fluster, or have the privilege of feeling that. It's like rays of sunshine and it's gross]

...W-was that all? [At least he has the politeness to ask rather than quickly shutting the connection off. Amazingly enough.]

[Get used to it! Bianca giggles.]

I know what is like to wanted to be appreciated! You did a great job with Porygon-Z, Gladion! And as a exploring buddy too. You're my friend, you know what, right?

It's not like I need friends. [~~or anything, baka.~~ All that matters are his 'mons which are good and pure.]

Shouldn't you wait longer before coming to a decision like that?

Don't be silly, everyone needs friends! Your Pokémon are your friends, aren't they?

[Ignoring that last question yep. Now don't answer this wrong, Gladion!]

[How dare you ignore his question. How dare you.]

And that's why I don't need anyone else.

[Doesn't even have to state that they're his only friends that way. Ha.]

[Sorry, Gladion, but that's pity reaching through the link now.]

Didn't you have fun with me and the other Trainers in our little trip? ...don't you ever feel lonely?

[...No, no, stop that. Don't pity him.]

We were there on a mission, not a vacation. [Rude. He at least means it in the nicest way possible..?] And I don't usually feel that lonely.

[He has his pokemon, remember? And even if Gladion did ~~and by no means he does, don't get any crazy ideas in there hmph~~, if she actually knew the kinds of people he had to be around most of the time, loneliness is not a bad alternative.]

[Yeeeeeah, a little late for that.]

It was an excursion! Yeah, we got to look for some important information, but it was also all about exploring and seeing new things! Like Trainers always do! And you're a Trainer like us. Trainers and their Pokémon traveling together is fun.

[Do you know the meaning of that word, Gladion...]

[What's a fun? Can you eat it?]

There's other reasons to travel than for fun.

Sure! But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while doing those other things! It can be both!

...You could.

[His pokemon had fun at least. Which does make him happy too.]

But you can say that with about anything. But if you're trying to accomplish something you need to stay focused on it.

[A sigh, frustration appearing on their link.]

You're really stubborn, aren't you? Why is fun such a bad word for you?

[Stubborn is a good way to put it.]

I-it's not. I just got other things to think about too.

[You're not edgy enough to understand.]

[Yo Gladion, I hope you don't mind a certain Froggy voice suddenly entering your headspace.]

...Gladion? 'tis Gladion, aye? How fare thee?

[--Definitely hears the voice ring through his head. He glances upward, as though it would help him see where it was coming from.]

I am here. Did you need something?

Worry not, 'tis nothing untoward. I thought simply to ask how thy swordsmanship is coming along. Hast thou been practicing?

[He better hear a 'yes' Gladion, he's waiting.]

[He had no wooden sword with him right at this moment. Despite that he still looked to where it was sitting anyway.] Whenever I have time. I'm not expert yet, but it has been getting easier to use.

That is all I can ask for. 'twill take time to grow into it and even then, thou wilt have to adjust to new weapons. In the end, I wouldst like it if thou wouldst come with me to choose thine own.

[His first weapon should be a special one, and the right one come to that. Something he will continue to grow alongside.]

For now though, I wonder if thou wouldst honour me with a little of thy time... Mayhap not now, but soon. I shouldst like to test thee.

[So an even bigger, better stick right?]

A test? Well, I know I'm no where near to your level. [~~Literally and figuratively~~] Will you really be able to see if I improved at all?

[The biggest, pointiest stick there is!!

~~Also rude.~~]

I do not expect thee to be on my level just yet, nor do I expect thee to surpass me. But that dost not mean that thou hath not improved. Even now, thou hath learned to hold a weapon and apply stances and forms to thy actions. 'tis this improvement I wish to see and to test, so I may know that thou art ready to further thy skills!

[~~How is it rude? It's true~~]

... Further? So, if I pass this, you will teach me something new?

[That is normally how mentoring works. He had not really considered he was locked to this sort of training until he can prove mastering it though. There was a bit of a flicker of intrigue.]

[Continued from here.

Magus cares very little for what this boy and his monster think. Why is he bothering to engage? Who knows. Perhaps it's the influence of his overly altruistic traveling companions rubbing off on him.]

Why not? He scammed me, and I'm sure countless others.

[It's because you're poor, misunderstood, and want to have friends right? Right??]

There's still better ways to handle it.

[The authorities are probably looking for such scam artists to be reported in. No need to get aggressive with them.]

Someone could have gotten hurt...

[If the kid thinks that such a statement would faze Magus or make him feel bad, he's wrong. He blinks a couple of times.]

...And? Your point?

IC Inbox (Empatheias Edition)

[Voice] Gently takes your inbox virginity (backdated to after the cast excursion)

[Voice] You could have as least bought it dinner first

that's what the beach episode represented

You can't romantically candlelight a beach. My inbox only accepts the finest

Take it to Eikichi's onsen too

....That'll do

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[Action] - Continued from August Arrivals

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