75th moon [video]

[paladinlost]

[Johto, Kanto, today you get an overhead view of a mass of white hair.

Well, no, that's not quite right. You get an overhead view of a mass of white hair that has been previously vomited on by a Skittles factory. Seriously, there are enough beads in there to cover decently an exotic dancer, with colors that clash so much they could blind design students. The worst part? Two Gardevoirs can partially be seen, working on the beads, and they're still adding more.]

How does it look? The girls refuse to let me see the results until they're completely done.

[Break it to him gently, everyone.]

Comments

[paladinlost]

I doubt I'd be able to thread beads in the... somewhat hair-like part of their heads, but matching necklaces would be nice. Unless it's not fashionable anymore for mothers and daughters to wear similar accessories.

[gracefall]

Well you could always ask them but I think it'd be cute! I still wear the bangle my mother left me! [ she holds up her hand a bit to show the jade bangle. ]

[paladinlost]

That's a very lovely bangle. It suits you well.

[gracefall]

Thank you! I'm sure if you made something for your daughters they'd treasure it too!

[paladinlost]

If I had any. But the scarves I find for my son count, surely.

[gracefall]

Oh, I'm sorry! I thought you meant the girls playing with your hair. [ oh well, she's relieved that he's not the 'mom' then. she was a bit confused for a bit. ]

You have a son? Is he here too?

[paladinlost]

Those two are among my girls, but if I made anything from them the others would be jealous. They'll have to take care of it themselves.

[Otherwise he'd have to make something in twenty different sizes.]

He's never been here, sadly. It's a shame; I think he'd like a pet or two.

[gracefall]

Oh right, they really are like children. [ could Xiao'yu be jealous of how hard she's training Flaming Rabbit? ]

...I'm sorry, it must be really hard to be away from your son.

[paladinlost]

It is, but after two years and a half I've become used to it. After some time, you stop missing those who are absent and appreciate those who are here instead.

[gracefall]

Two years! [ she knew people had been here a long time but...she hasn't gotten around to being resigned to that herself. ]

You're very strong, my Lord. I'll have to try to find inspiration in your positivity! [ her cheer comes out a bit more forced, but it's still there. ]

[paladinlost]

You'll be fine. Even after all this time, I learn much about this world every day. You still have many years' worth of wonderful discoveries ahead of you. It eases everything else.

[gracefall]

You're right, I'll definitely be fine! [ she knows that as well even if she'll miss her husband to the point of pain...she never really grew out of the honeymoon phase. ]

You're not only strong but really kind as well! [ what a nice man, seriously. ]

[paladinlost]

Thank you. I'm glad I can be of help, if only through advice.

[gracefall]

It's not 'only' anything! Kind words have great weight! [ she bobs enthusiastically, it's hard to tell she was down at all. ]

I'm Xiaoqiao, by the way. What's your name, my lord?

[paladinlost]

It's Cecil. Cecil Harvey. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[He manages an elegant bow for the camera, somehow.]

[gracefall]

It's an honour, Lord Cecil. [ she returns the bow, someone with manners she recognises! ]

[paladinlost]

Have you been here very long?

[She was surprised when he mentioned the length of his stay, so probably not, but it can't hurt to ask.]

[gracefall]

Just nine days! [ barely any time at all but it just seems to drag on. ]

[paladinlost]

That's only a start, but still a good start. One of my friends did not even last that long.

[gracefall]

Huh? They found a way back?

[paladinlost]

Perhaps. He disappeared on the way between New Bark Town and Cherrygrove.

[gracefall]

[ ...maybe she should walk up and down that route a few more times. it'd be good training for Flaming Rabbit if nothing else. ]

Oh, I'm sorry...it must be difficult to have to part with your friend.

[paladinlost]

That time was not too bad. He left before I had the time to become used to his presence.