10th moon [video]

[paladinlost]

[Is that a Zephyr Badge, glinting from within Cecil's white-knuckled grip? Yes it is! But for some reason, Cecil looks extremely unhappy for a guy who just won a badge. Even his Pokémon look tired but uneasy. What could be the cause of that?]

Tidus. Cloud. If you can hear this, answer me. This isn't funny anymore.

[...Ah, yes, that would do the trick.]

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[bakaitoukid]

[Biz waves back happily, but he can sense the seriousness of the situation and refrains from interrupting while his trainer talks]

... more people to add to the list, huh? [sigh] I wonder if there's a pattern?

[video]

[paladinlost]

[Rosie makes a victory sign. She showed that Noctowl who's the boss! With some help.]

There is one for appearances, but I've not heard of one for disappearances. It seems like some people leave at the same time, but other than that...

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[bakaitoukid]

[Biz is making it in return! ... with his tail!]

Maybe we should start paying attention. A pattern has to show up eventually, right?

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[paladinlost]

[How impressive! Rosie claps delightedly.]

There must be one. But if it takes place over, say, a year, it will be difficult to observe.

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[bakaitoukid]

[Biz winks flirtatiously]

It's worth a try though, right?

[video]

[paladinlost]

[Rosie blows a kiss back.]

It always is, especially if it means understanding why people arrive and why they leave.

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[bakaitoukid]

[the Aipom reaches out to catch it and hold it close to his chest in a sweet gesture of luuuurve]

If no one else is gonna give it a shot, then I will.

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[paladinlost]

[Which makes her beam with the force of a thousand suns!]

The main problem will be knowing the exact date of the disappearances. Some people are loners by nature, and it can take a while before anyone notices.

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[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

[The warrior approaches, nodding at the badge in Cecil's hand. He is distracted from the victory as well, however. When he speaks, his voice is rather hoarse.]

They still have not answered?

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[paladinlost]

They have not. Even Cloud's friends from home have not heard from him.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh! Mr. Harvey! Congratulations on your badge!

_{[Iris' face falls at Cecil's expression and again at his words.]} I-Is something wrong Mr. Harvey?

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[paladinlost]

Thank you very much, Sister Iris. My Pokémon have worked hard for it.

...Two of my friends are currently missing. They have most probably left Johto.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they did. I've heard the Gym Leader is very hard to beat.

O-Oh that's horrible! But I'm sure they're alright. If they have truly left Johto they will be safe...won't they?

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[paladinlost]

It depends on your Pokémon's types. None of mine had the advantage, so I had to plan a few strategies.

Their worlds are supposed to be at peace. Hopefully, that hasn't changed during their absence.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

I see...What kind of strategies were they?

That's good to hear. Some people believe that you return to the moment when you left. If that's the case, they should be just fine.

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[paladinlost]

Status ailments and attacks that could complement them, mostly. But Avenger also has an interesting attack that makes items ineffective. IT stopped Falkner from healing his Pokémon during the fight.

That would be good for Cloud, at least. I think Tidus' situation might be more complicated, but I cannot remember all the details.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

That is an interesting attack! That's very useful. It would have been terrible if you had to start over because Falkner healed his Pokemon!

Well, at least one of them is safe. I'm sure Tidus will be fine. Your friends sound like very strong people.

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[paladinlost]

Quite a few move have interesting side effects. But I intend to buy more damaging moves in Goldenrod. I need to cover a few elemental weaknesses.

They are. All of them were able to survive the near-destruction of their worlds, against all odds.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Y-You can buy moves? I had no idea!

D-Destruction of their worlds?! How horrifying!

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[paladinlost]

Only in Goldenrod, I think. They look like this. [He takes out his brand new Roost TM.]

There are many worlds out there which haven't known peace in decades. Theirs were merely some of the unlucky ones.

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[bakaitoukid]

[beaming is good!]

There are plenty of people who have disappeared who aren't loners, though. We could star there.

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[paladinlost]

[She grabs Cecil's bag and points at it. I wonder what she could mean?]

We'd need to taken into account the people who came back and whether or not they have kept their memories, too.

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Marianne would probably enjoy a battle like that.



It is frustrating to have so little control over our lives..

[paladinlost]

You could try to earn the badges after she earns a few more levels. Her type would not be disadvantaged.

At least this world seems to be without wars. A small blessing.

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think she'll enjoy it. David, too.



There is violence, though. But I suppose that is little in comparison to total warfare.