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[a_sin_for_him]

[It's been a very rough collection of weeks. But rather than mope about and drink - tempting as it is - Lust is trying to be somewhat productive. And god knew there's been enough disheartening and mourning posts on the network of late, she doesn't need to pile on to that. Besides...this time she has Pokemon, as a living memory. Strange as it seems, that helps.]

[So the video opens on three small Espurr, sitting all in a line on a carpet that anyone familiar will recognize as the living room of Lust's home. One Espurr is wearing a pink ribbon around her neck and a bow on her head, the other two are wearing little bow ties - red and blue respectively. Lust's ankles and feet can be seen in the background.]

Alright darlings, just like we practiced.

[The Espurrs turn as one to look at her. They stand up on their stubby little legs....]

[And then it's just chaos. The one in pink toddles hurriedly off to paw and jump at Lust's ankles, while the one in the red bow tie flops onto his stomach and starts chewing on the tail of the third. Who simply stands there and wails.]

Oh for the love of...Mehitabel, move I'm going to step on you...

[There's a blur of movement as Lust scoops up the gear - as well as the wailing green bow tied Espurr - and holds it up to her own face. Which looks rather tired.]

I swear that went better in practice. They're learning to dance.

To varying degrees of success.

This has nothing to do with dancing Espurr, but I think I'd like to take an extended trip soon. I could use a change of scenery for a time.

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[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[Harry is off to the side. Trying not to chuckle.]

We'll ....they are still learning.

[a_sin_for_him]

You should have seen them ten minutes ago, it was milk-curdling-ly sweet.

[But turn on the camera, and of course it falls to pieces. Oh well.]

[The espurr in the blue bow tie is now pawing at Lust's ankles, though he seems more intent on his brother's tail than anything else. Mehitabel, meanwhile, is making her way towards Harry, fixing him with her giant, vacant-seeming eyes.]

Toulouse! What is the matter with you? [Well, besides recently losing his trainer.] Stop that! You'll all go on timeouts, I mean it!

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

I don't know, that was pretty cute as well.

[It's amazing how you get used to vacant staring eyes when they come from cute cat like creatures. why didn't silent hill have creatures like that?. He'll move forward so she doesn't wander too far away from the rest if she's wandering towards him.]

Maybe they're camera shy.

[a_sin_for_him]

Nearly anything they do is cute, look at them.

[Lust sets Berlioz down - away from his brother - and shakes her head at the lot of them.]

Mehitabel, the one coming to say hello to you, certainly isn't. And the boys should be used to it, when they were with Timothy I'd have him stream me video of them every evening. And they could visit with Mehitabel that way. They're all from the same litter.

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[He does chuckle at that.]

Okay, fair point. They're adorable.

Maybe they just need more practise.

[a_sin_for_him]

And they know it.

[Lust takes a seat on the couch, and it isn't long before she's joined by the entire family - minus Mehitabel, who's plunked herself down at Harry's feet.]

Do you remember, I think it was maybe prom weekend...or perhaps before, time's become a blur recently. But you mentioned your own interest in seeing more of the world and catching more Pokemon of your own? I was thinking of going to Kanto for a while, would you like to come?

I hate traveling alone.

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[Harry takes a look down at Mehitabel and will scoop her up as he nods at the first bit. The house kinda became a time blur what with Henry gone and he knows especially for Lust.]

I'd love to.

It'll be my first trip in a while, not counting prom. Also despite what Heather may or may not have said, it is possible for me to pass by a bookstore without wandering in.

[He smiles at that.]

And, I think I heard Heather and Envy were going for their badges soon, so I'd rather not be alone in the house myself as well.

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[shiro2hero]

... Okay, Lust. I have to tell you.

That's really cute.

[Those little cats are just. They're too cute. Who let them be that way.]

Did you have a destination in mind?

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[a_sin_for_him]

They know I can't stay mad at them. Especially at the moment, they're still recovering from losing their trainer. We all are.

I think perhaps...Kanto. It's been some time since I was there for a proper trip, I've only taken weekends here and there in the last few years. And there are Pokemon I can't catch anywhere else that I'd like.

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[shiro2hero]

[Oh...]

Lust, I'm sorry. You've probably heard that a lot by now, but... I am.

[It's time to wish there were an instant route to Goldenrod now, once again.]

I hope it helps. I know one of my team headed out that way recently.

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[a_sin_for_him]

Thank you. It's part of life. Timothy and I had a good run. More than a year, that's more than some people here get.

It's certainly high time I got out of the house.

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[shiro2hero]

That doesn't mean it feels good. Or... that you have to be all right with it. I don't know if that helps anything, but -- that's what everyone keeps telling me.

If you end up in the Sevii Islands... that's where we live.

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[a_sin_for_him]

No, it feels terrible. It always feels terrible. I've been through this before.

That's good to know. I'm traveling with one of my housemates, I don't think he's seen much of the islands.

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[captainash]

I bet they're wonderful when they do dance. How long have you all been practicing?

[Then, because Lust looks so tired...]

Fuchsia is lovely at this time of the year, though there's little to do beyond its local specialties.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I wouldn't say wonderful, but it at least looks like dancing. Oh, not long. Just trying to keep us all busy, really.

I vaguely remember Fuchsia. It's been so long since I spent any real time in Kanto.

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[captainash]

Busy's good, when dealing with lots of young cats full of energy. Wouldn't want them to get bored and start scratching sofas.

Most of us do end up staying in Johto, don't we. Poor unloved Kanto, always an afterthought.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I suppose they aren't that young at this point.... I always think of Mehitabel as a baby, and the boys were.... they and their mother only recently came into my care. It's been a difficult adjustment, so I'm trying to keep us all busy.

It's true, I've been in Goldenrod for years.

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[captainash]

...I see. I'm sure they greatly appreciate your efforts to keep them occupied, though the pain might still be fresh in their hearts. It's a good thing they weren't separated, too.

Even when torn from our worlds and given free reign to travel as we will, people manage to settle down and build stable lives. Often in Goldenrod, in fact. I guess it means we really can adapt to anything.

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[a_sin_for_him]

No, they couldn't be separated. Even though Mehitabel was with me most of the time...their trainer and I were a pair ourselves.

Goldenrod is a convenient hub. And it was where we found a house we liked. Then with working at the circus...yes, I'm rather settled here. But it will be good to take a trip.

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[exeggutorhead]

[Envy's on the roof, and at long last he's looking not so...well. "Distracted".]

[Which means he's probably reached the end of Henry's stash, and has had to return to reality.]

[There's still a definite tiredness behind his own eyes, but the more people he loses, the...not easier, but quicker to deal with it gets. He even cracks a snicker that sounds halfway genuine.]

Looks like they still need a lot of practice.

[He almost, almost automatically makes a quip about putting them in the circus, but...well, even if that's still an option, with the Pokemon running it, that's still fresh too.]

Change of scenery sounds like the thing to do. Heather and I are going back out to win the last badge and the league.

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[a_sin_for_him]

Apparently so. They were just doing it.

[There's a general sense of tiredness and low spirits through the house in general, really.]

Good luck to you both, though I doubt you need it. Harry and I have been discussing taking an extended trip to Kanto. For Pokemon. And perhaps a few Gyms. Neither of us wants to rattle the house right now, less so if it's nearly empty.

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[exeggutorhead]

Ha, that's right we don't, we're going to destroy the league and...I dunno. Create an unbeatable gym after that, that's how it works right?

But I'm not gonna say no to extra luck anyway.

You guys gonna go be the most mature adults in the woods? I bet you'll remember sunscreen and extra hats and everything.

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[a_sin_for_him]

That does seem to be the common progression. Though I don't think there'd be much fun in an unbeatable gym. For anyone. You'd be good gym leaders, though.

Of course I'll remember sunscreen and hats, you know what happens to me when I don't. Especially in summer and visiting Kanto. I'd come home redder and oozing more unpleasantly than a Slugma.

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[exeggutorhead]

Hmmm...I guess not. And we probably wouldn't get many challengers after a while...

I'll settle for being very, very difficult.

With one of those awful complicated puzzles to get to me, too.

[He snickers, even if it's less enthusiastic than usual.]

Well then it's a good thing you're both so responsible. How long are you gonna spend in Mt Moon this time?

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[a_sin_for_him]

No, you'd be shunned and spoken of in hushed tones. Which is an accomplishment itself, but I think it would be very boring for you not to have challengers.

Of course you'd have a complicated puzzle. Have you chosen some sort of aesthetic yet?

[Lust rolls her eyes.]

Please. We're only spending a few days - Harry's never been, you know. And I'm bringing Esther - she was born here, in Johto. She's never been to the mountain.