104th moon [4th walls suck at keeping bats out]

[paladinlost]

[Ahhh, the last weekend of November. As nearly always, every city is invaded by dozens of confused new arrivals, strange Legendaries party like it's 1999, innocent trainers and breeders wake up on the beach or in the middle of the Ice Cave, not-so innocent Rockets do the same, Cecil's house and yard are overtaken by thousands upon thousands of shiny and non-shiny Zubats...

...Wait, what?]

If anyone could help me chase these away before this world returns to normal, it'd be much appreciated!

Comments

[dragoon_pride]

At least one of us has certainty about that.

[paladinlost]

Of course. Someone has to believe in you, after all, and Rosa is not here to do her part. I have to believe for two.

[dragoon_pride]

Rosa… she has even more reason to doubt me, and yet I know you’re right. You have a lot of work cut out for you, you realize.

[paladinlost]

You say that as though it would be a problem for either of us.

[dragoon_pride]

From my perspective, it certainly is... but I can't stop you and Rosa from believing what you will.

[paladinlost]

Of course not. We are both very stubborn about our beliefs, after all.

[dragoon_pride]

How true... and unfortunately, I don't think anyone can match Rosa for stubbornness.

[Under all of that perfection and sweetness is an unyielding force to be reckoned with.]

[paladinlost]

...I can think of someone who will surely surpass her someday, but he still needs to gain some confidence, first.

[dragoon_pride]

And who would that be, Cecil? Can I do anything to aid?

[paladinlost]

You can help keep him alive long enough to gain that confidence. He'll surely appreciate that.

[dragoon_pride]

Which may be easier said than done, but... a worthy challenge for certain.

[paladinlost]

It'll be pleasant, I promise. He's already grown to like and look up you, after all.

[dragoon_pride]

I wouldn't recommend for anyone to follow my example...

[paladinlost]

He can look up to you without following your example to the letter, you know.

[dragoon_pride]

Or I suppose learn what not to do by my example...

[paladinlost]

He has good judgement. He'll have no issue choosing what to learn from your actions as needed.

[dragoon_pride]

That's truly a relief.

[paladinlost]

He also has a talent for seeing the best in people, and bringing it out in turn.

[dragoon_pride]

It sounds as if he's very wise for his age. I suppose that would only make sense, given his parentage...

[paladinlost]

He gets most of it from Rosa, I say. It's much the same for his magic, too.

[dragoon_pride]

I'm so glad she's had such an influence on him... I'm sure you both have.

[paladinlost]

We've put much work into arranging our schedules to spend plenty of time with him. It paid off.

[dragoon_pride]

How fortunate for his sake. Your examples have done him well.

[paladinlost]

We have a duty to him, as his parents. We could hardly choose to lead him astray.

[dragoon_pride]

Naturally. But even so, out of duty or not, you've done well for him.