18th moon [video] backdated to the early evening

[paladinlost]

[Cecil's bedroom is currently extremely chaotic. Of course, any bedroom would be considered chaotic, if its contents were being packed up in a hurry by five Pokémon. Why isn't Cecil taking care of it himself, you ask? Because he's busy wrapping a Dratini egg in enough scarves to keep it warm in a blizzard.]

Everyone, I'm returning to Cherrygrove to meet up with Edward. If anyone has any deliveries to make in Violet or Cherrygrove, I can take care of them. I will also welcome any travelling partner.

[He almost turns off the Pokégear, but pauses. When he speaks, his voice sounds uncertain, hesitant.]

...Light. Bartz. Zidane. Squall. Do you think... Do you remember... [He shakes his head.] Nevermind. It's not important.

[He finally cuts off the feed.]

Comments

[video]

[paladinlost]

As someone in such a situation, I suggest a carefully edited version of events that stays away from subjects that could ruin relationships in the long term.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

I'll make sure to do so. I hope to avoid the situation entirely-- I'm not very good at lying or omitting the truth.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Neither am I, but I have a feeling I'll get much practice at it very soon.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

Mm. I hope I don't have to. [he can't imagine trying to lie to someone he loves...]

[video]

[paladinlost]

I also hope you'll never find yourself on the other side of it. It cannot be a good feeling either.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

No. Being lied to by someone you love-- [he looks down. he didn't like it much, as all.]

[video]

[paladinlost]

...Perhaps I'll be able to tell him everything, after some time. After he gets used to this world.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

I hope you can.

[video]

[paladinlost]

That'll take some time. I do have seventeen years of information to share.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

Mm... I imagine it will be nice to be able to share it all, though.

[video]

[paladinlost]

It should be, as long as he is willing to listen.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

I wish you luck.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Thank you. Hopefully, luck will be enough.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

Luck and determination.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Patience. Trust. I'll need many things.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

Yes. I imagine you'll do admirably.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I'll do my best.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

I hope you're successful.

[video]

[paladinlost]

If I'm not, I'll simply try again in a few weeks.

Re: [video]

[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

You're very dedicated.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I've known him for seventeen years. We fought side by side numerous times. His friendship is important to me.