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--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.

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I'm wondering the same, now that you mentioned it. I don't know where my Pokemon went, but hopefully they went to good people and homes. I'd trust them with Saber, at least.

I will. Besides, Team Rocket's bound to make a show of themselves at some point. People will see what they're like. Maybe that'll inspire people.

[ Because Cobra's a good example of that possibility. It's just a matter of whether new people will want to rise up and do something. She'd agree with Lightning that it's really a person's choice whether or not they want to join. ]

[He nods.]

It is. Slightly west of Saffron, next to the cycling road.

And Saffron is the one connected by the train to Goldenrod...

[ Sorry, Cecil. She's just trying to remember all the details and possible travel options right now before she nods. ]

Right. That shouldn't be too far off.

It's a few weeks by foot, but I've no doubt there are plenty of people in Johto who would be happy to fly to you if you wished it.

That would be nice, but I wouldn't want to trouble them. Once I get my original team back, I'm going to get the Violet City gym badge, so that I could return the favor one day.

Poor Falkner will never know what hit him, if you use your old team.

No! No, you won't!

Well, we could ask her if they're around...

Or you could tell me about them and I'll tell you if I've seen them!

Maybe. We'll find out when it happens, I guess.

[Because while the train may have earned them the start of things almost two years ago, the incident with the poison types earned them nothing. Maybe it was the lack of evidence, maybe it was just bad timing. Either way, it didn't exactly improve her faith in her fellow off-worlders. She has little optimism that it'll change anytime soon.]

[ Nods. ] Also, Cobra Commander contacted me. He's still the gloating type.

[ This guy... She wonders if she's still on his "list." ]

I almost feel bad, too, but... well, it's something I have to do, right? I wonder if he'll recognize me.

Watch me.

[ And with sass, she cuts the feed in his face. Bring it on, Snake Man! ]

Well, I had quite a few and it might be easier to list their names.

[ Takes a breath, but here she goes! ]

I had a particularly large Garchomp named Bahamut. He was 7', but a very friendly dragon. Axel was my Typhlosion, and Bell was my Togekiss. My Gyarados' name was Lancer and I had a Hydreigon whose name was Tiamat. Blitz was my Scizor's name and I had a Metang named Meta. My Meganium's name was Cura and my Milotic was called Blizzara. Oh, I also had a Zorua named Shadow, an Umbreon named Arturia, and an Excadrill named Aubade.

Whew! I think that was all of them. Um, did you get all that?

[To her credit, Ilya listens quite intently to all of that. When Xion's finished, she leans back a bit and brings a finger to her chin to ponder this. After a moment, though, she shakes her head and gives an apologetic look.]

Hmmm... A lot of those are species that I've seen around the center, but none of the names are familiar to me, I'm sorry. But... I don't know all the names of the Pokemon here, so you should still check with Saber, to make sure! And maybe your friends here too... I know they sometimes go to them when people leave. That's how I got my Froslass.

[ Xion smiles at the fact that Illya listened to all of that. No need to be apologetic! ]

I'll be sure to do that. Still, thank you for listening. This is apparently my third time arriving here, though I don't remember the first. Have you settled in well?

Considering the number of trainers he sees every week, he might have forgotten you. But if you used a particular bird against him last time and do so again, I've not doubt he'll remember quickly.

Lazy? Please. If I was lazy, I wouldn't work my butt off training myself.

[Among other things. He'd just lay about whining for hours about how bored he is. He's definitely bored, but at least he's trying.]

[snort.] Some people never change, Xion. But considering he got arrested, we can count him as a lesser threat for now. He hasn't gotten any smarter since you left.

[There's been no mention of that list for months. Honestly, Lightning wonders if he even remembers making it.]

Saber told me I was here once too, a long time ago, but I don't remember that. Still, it's a good world. A lot better than the one we came from, I think. Mostly it's the Pokemon that make me happy. They make such wonderful Servants.

He was arrested? Finally?

[ Sounds so surprised the authorities got something done while she was away! ]

Yet that still doesn't seem to be enough for you.

[ A casual observation. At this point, he kind of seems to be going in circles. ]

The last time I fought him... I didn't use a bird. Actually, he didn't really get past Thundaga-- er, my Electavire.

That's... another term that's connected to that Holy Grail War Saber and Lancer were talking about, right? Another way of calling them "Heroic Spirits"?

Okay, I'd agree that it's a kinda big!

[He's only alive for what, one-fifth of a century?

His grin widens at her laughter.]

But thanks anyway, Xion! And I'm glad to see you doing well.

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