victory_road | 9th Petal [Video, Goldenrod City]

[Today's video opens up shakily on a computer screen - clearly for PC boxes in a Pokemon center, with prompts to move, take, or put Pokemon in the box system - and there's already three creatures in there. A Yanma, a Flaffy, and a Gastly, the last of which has been selected, allowing anyone tuned in to see its original trainer.]

...I didn't know they'd left.

[That's Asriel's voice, sullen and soft.]

I got - I got a stone from those Elite Four people that said it was for a Pokemon called Gengar, since I had a Gastly? But, I don't remember meeting anything called Gastly...but it was registered in my Pokedex, too, and people talk about Pokemon going to other people or being released when their trainers leave lately, so, I went to look, and...

[And oh, this hurts. He hadn't known Kaneki or Dee for very long, and he'd gone and been unaware of their disappearance for quite some time. He'd just figured they were too busy to make posts on the network or something, not gone...

There's a distinct edge of tears to his voice when he speaks up next. Still such a crybaby, after all this time.]

...I-I'm sorry...I don't - don't even know why I...said anything...

[The 'gear tilts down at the floor, and there's a fumbling sound and a distinct sniffle of a little kid before the feed ends.]

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You don't need to apologize, Asriel.

[Cissnei's voice is soft when she speaks, a sad and understanding sort of look on her face.

She hasn't been here long enough to understand that particular feeling but loss is something she's no stranger towards.]

I...I feel like I should.

[He remembers Cissnei from the prom - she had been really nice, and fun, and his cheeks pinken just a little from having been found crying by someone he's only newly met. It's weird, wanting to express your pain around others and yet not wanting to at the same time. Was this part of growing up?]

There's nothing shameful about being upset over friends being gone.

[Trust her, she totally understands.

And yeah, it's definitely a part of growing up, Asriel. Sadly, it never gets any easier.]

Are you by yourself right now? Outside of your Pokemon, I mean.

No...my Dad 'n Frisk aren't too far away. But, even if they weren't...my Pokemon still count.

[Though he's considering switching his team a little for the day, just to give these other guys some company.]

You're right, they do. I didn't mean to make it sound like they don't.

[Considering how fond of her own Pokemon she's become, she'd never try to say that.]

Maybe try letting your new friends out for a bit? It may help.

Yeah...I'm gonna do that. They're probably really lonely and don't know what happened...

[Alone and confused and scared...he hates those feelings. He needs to prevent them in others, when he can.]

[Cissnei nods, smiling softly albeit sadly at the young boy.]

They're going to need all the comfort they can get. Make sure to give them a couple extra pets and hugs from me, okay?

[Because while she's very selective with physical affection in person, something like this is easy to roll with.]

[Ah...that's a very nice sentiment from someone he's only met once. Asriel smiles, the expression a shadow of what it should be, but close enough.]

Okay! I can do that - I bet they'll be real thankful to know other people want them to feel better, too.

[It's a start and hey, it's better than nothing at all.]

That's the goal. And if you need anything, feel free to call me anytime, alright? I know we just met but I'm happy to listen if you just need someone to talk to, Asriel.

Okay, sure! Thank you, Cissnei. You're very nice.

You're very welcome, Asriel. I do what I can for people that I consider a friend.

Wow! So we're friends already? I thought it usually took longer, but okay!

[He's very pleased to have made another friend, he really is]

[Cissnei can't help but laugh.]

I suppose to become really good friends it may take some time but your charm is too hard to resist, Asriel. You're far too sweet to not want to be friends with.

Eheh...I guess? I'll take your word for it.

[He blushes a little, smiling. Gosh, he really does love this place and how nice the humans were here.]

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