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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 so glad... For the last few months, departures have been outnumbering returns...

[But that's getting a little depressing.]

If some are still missing after that, I'd be happy to help you look for them.

[ To the first part, she gives a simple nod. Lightning's been updating her on that, yeah. ]

Thank you, Cecil. Even if most of them are gone, I don't mind starting from scratch again.

Meeting new friends does have its charms, too. If you want any species I already train, I'd be happy to give you eggs.

[Cecil, offering to deliberately breed his Pokémon. The world must be ending.]

[ She blinks at that. ]

You don't have to go through that much trouble, Cecil, though I'm grateful for the offer. I'd still have to get used to my new starter, too.

[ Who gives a shrill shriek and raises her wings. Skarmory wants attention! ]

A Skarmory? You can be certain you'll have a way to fly once you reobtain your badge, then. Does it behave itself?

I think she does. She's been rather patient with me. I just... hmm, I don't know what to call her other than "Skarmory."

...A bird with wings made of blades would need a particularly impressive name... That of a legendary weapon, maybe?

Would you know any of those?

[ Thinking cap on! ]

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

[All swords, of course.]

[ 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...

[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.

[ 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.

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.

[ 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?

I'm doing well enough. My new house has a small... Grimer issue, but my whole has been working together to fix that.

You have a "new" house?

[ She didn't even know he had a house to begin with! ]

I only bought it at the beginning of February. Some of the corners are still barely touched.

[...By anything that is not an overly curious Pokémon. In other words, every millimetre of the place is well explored.]

Where is it? Maybe I could visit sometime.

I'd be quite happy to have you over. It's in Celadon, not too far from the Department Store. I wanted to live in a city that would allow me to travel quickly.

Celadon's a great city. That's in Kanto, right?

[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.

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