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[memoryborn]

--ah! I still know how to turn it on!

[ Pop goes the feed, and the face of a young girl with short black hair and blue eyes appears on the screen. There's a Skarmory also peering down at the screen with wonder and squawks at what Xion's doing with the PokeGear. ]

I, uh... [ Oh, now that she's gotten it back on, she... really didn't think about what she should say. Instead, she gives a brief wave with a shy smile before that hand goes to rub at her neck in slight embarrassment. She recovers quickly, though, after her new steely companion bumps her beak against Xion's cheek. ]

It's been a long time, it seems. At least I think it should be for here. It didn't even feel like I was gone, and yet... I remember this time.

It's good to be back.

Comments

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[paladinlost]

Ragnarok, Mythgraven, Lightbringer, Deathbringer, technically Onion Sword but that would certainly earn you some painful pecks at best...

[All swords, of course.]

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[memoryborn]

[ She perks her head back up a bit with a small smile. ]

You're right. As long as I take my time on this, I doubt I'll get many headaches. [ Pause. ] Did that happen with you?

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[buckyouup]

The memory part, or the gettin' knocked on the head part?

[Who are you trying to kid, Applejack. Both answers are "yes".]

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[memoryborn]

[ Skarmory just huffs at the last one, making Xion grin a bit. ]

Those sound very strong. Mythgraven might work since it kind of has the word "raven" in it...

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[memoryborn]

[ Blinks. ] Um... both?

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[buckyouup]

Well... I've come back here a couple times. I only remember the last time, though. Ain't really sure why. But I remember most of everythin', now.

As for gettin' my head rattled... I've had my share.

[Especially since starting to train pokemon. Who knew these psychic, fire-breathing monsters could hurt people?]

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[caster_blaster]

Yeah, somebody did tell me, but I always like to have more personal testimony of it.

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[paladinlost]

[His smile gets a little wider at that.]

That one was always my favorite. Such a lovely blade, with a name that reminds no one of soup. That'S always an advantage.

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[memoryborn]

[ She catches the murmured part, and nods once as Applejack finishes. ]

Looks like we share some things in common. I remember the last time I was here, too, but there was another time before that that I can't remember.

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[memoryborn]

[ She giggles at that then turns to her Skarmory. ]

So what do you think? Mythgraven?

[ Her steel bird tilts her head this way and that at the word, then squawks in a way that suggests approval. She turns back to Cecil. ]

Mythgraven it is, then! Thank you again, Cecil.

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[memoryborn]

True. Is there anything else you wanted to know about, Gene? I don't recognize you before, and I may have just gotten back here, but I'd like to help if I can.

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[caster_blaster]

Well, since I didn't get many bites on my last message, I might as well ask here. What's a good way to start out? I've been damned lazy. Haven't trained these guys a bit since I arrived.

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[soggypastry]

[The losses don't stack. There is no comparing them...just as there is no comparing Lightning and Xion themselves. Maybe another day Lightning will be able to tell her more about what happened to her friends. Perhaps.]

He was fine. He behaved himself well.

[More like he moped a little and kept to himself, and none of hers could get him to play beyond shocking fish in the water of Olivine. Still, he wasn't any trouble.]

I think he missed you, though.

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[memoryborn]

Start out as in...? What's your team like?

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[memoryborn]

And I miss him and everyone else, too.

[ That includes Lightning and everyone who is and isn't here. ]

I'll try to get to Cherrygrove soon. I have my Skarmory, so that'll cut down the time getting there.

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[buckyouup]

Like two peas in a pod. Funny how things work in this world, ain't it?

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[paladinlost]

I'm glad she likes it.

[And that he didn't end up accidentally causing an innocent bird to be called Deathbringer.]

I suppose I should now say it's a pleasure to meet you, Mythgraven.

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[caster_blaster]

Tequila and Mai Tai. A Charmander and Cacnea.

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[memoryborn]

Heh, guess it is. I'm Xion, by the way. Nice to meet you...?

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[buckyouup]

Applejack. It's a pleasure, Xion.

You still in New Bark? Gonna be alright on your own?

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[memoryborn]

[ Have another screech and the rattling of steel wings moving in triumph. Xion grins. ]

I'm sure she feels the same way back. That said, how are you doing, Cecil?

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[soggypastry]

[She 'hmm's faintly, nodding in understanding of that point. It's...easy to miss people around here. Her chest aches with that loss sometimes, but she just ignores it and presses on.]

Just be careful. If you get into trouble, most of us are too far to make it there quickly. You'll have to take care of yourself for a while.

[And as someone who remembers her previous track record...well. She's hoping that Xion's changed and won't go charging into trouble again. She can hope!]

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[memoryborn]

Hmm. You could start out by getting a Water type, since you already have the Fire and Grass. An Electric type might also be good if you're going for your first badge at Violet City.

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[memoryborn]

I think so. I've been here before, and once I get to Cherrygrove, it looks like I could get some of my former team back. Most of them were max level before I left, so I think I could start hitting the Gyms soon after.

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[buckyouup]

Glad t'hear it, Sugarcube. D'you have any friends you remember comin' t'get you?