9th moon [video]

[paladinlost]

[The only thing that can be seen at first is the strong light of an evolution. The strong light of two evolutions, actually. The brand new Clefairy and the brand new Banette stare at each other for a few seconds, before looking at the Pokégear.]

Fairy?

Banette?

[The answer to their question comes hesitantly.]

...You started evolving at the same time, and finished at the same time. I believe this is a draw.

[Wrong answer, Cecil. The moment they hear the word 'draw', Rosie and Avenger start arguing.]

Faifairy? Clefclefairy clefairy fairy!

Banban nette banette ban nettette!

Clefairy fairy!

Nette banette!

...I suppose evolving did not change you much, then. [He sighs and turns the Pokégear off.]

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[paladinlost]

They will stop soon. They merely need to accept the draw, which might admittedly take some time.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

As long as it does not flare up again.

[Arguing pokemon are almost as bad as collaborating pokemon.]

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[paladinlost]

They argue much less than they used to, I assure you.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

If you say so.

[He can't tell a difference between this and the way they acted before, but they aren't his pokemon, so he hasn't observed them all too closely.]

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[paladinlost]

Besides, a little sibling rivalry has never hurt anyone.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[That just gets him a stare for a long moment.]

...I suppose you would know better than I.

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[paladinlost]

...Not through personal experience but through observation, actually.

[His relationship with Golbez had never been one of rivalry, after all.]

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

Still, more than what I could say on the subject.

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[paladinlost]

You could try to adopt siblings for yourself, then. It builds character.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

...I already have "children" to deal with. I don't need siblings as well.

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[paladinlost]

That is fine too. Make sure to raise them well, then.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

They seem to be determined to raise themselves.

[He may or may not mean Cosmos Warriors, as well as pokemon.]

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[paladinlost]

Every child wants to become independent when they grow up. That's how they become adults.

[He definitely means the Cosmos Warriors, as well as the Pokémon.]

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

And once more, you speak with more experience than I.

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[paladinlost]

You have more than enough time to gain that kind of experience. It might take years, or it might be sooner than you think.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[Light glances over toward Cecil.]

I am merely a knight. I hardly believe such things are in my future.

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[paladinlost]

Why should being a knight stop you from having a family?

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

There is always the chance of death in battle. Besides, I have lost my memory before- who is to say that it cannot happen again? I would not wish to leave someone behind because of that.

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[paladinlost]

There are not always battles to be fought. Defeating Chaos must have brought peace to the worlds.

You could... You could always keep a journal. This way, should your memories be taken away once more, you'll still your own words and feelings to guide you.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

It brought peace from that battle, it is true, but I know not what awaits me on my own world, or if I have anyone waiting for me.

It would be better than having no idea at all, I suppose. Thank you, Cecil.

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[paladinlost]

There must be someone, somewhere, who is waiting for you. Even if you cannot remember them. Even if the two of you have not met yet.

You're welcome.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

...how could they be waiting if we have never met? [Do you see how far over his head that went, Cecil? It would have cleared the horns, if he were wearing his helmet.]

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[paladinlost]

[He laughs softly.] That was more of a figure of speech. But who knows? Stories of reincarnated lovers are always quite popular.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[Light is frowning. He's actually a bit disgruntled by the turn this conversation has taken. What are you, Cecil, a matchmaker?] Reincarnation is another cycle, so I suppose it is possible. Still, for two people to find each other every cycle seems much more improbable.

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[paladinlost]

[He only wants your happiness. Matchmaking is extremely optional.] Aerith once mentioned that in her world, the hearts of people who have met are said to be connected. They can find each other and recognize each other, even beyond death or amnesia. ...I find it a comforting belief.