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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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[a_sin_for_him]

It's...well. You'll see.

[It's one of Lust's favorite memories in this place, that night she and Greed had spent with the Clefairies. It seems so long ago now...]

I was thinking of leaving at the end of the month. I'd like to check my cottage in Violet first, make sure it's set for summer, and perhaps take on the Azalea Gym.

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

Sounds good.

[He's worked long enough in his part time job at the library that he can leave when he wants.]

Violet....you know I've been thinking of trying for a badge. Maybe I should try while we're there.

[His team might be smaller then most but he's got some strong ones.]

[a_sin_for_him]

You should. I've even done that one. We can head to Azalea first and I'll take on the Gym - I shouldn't have any problem with it - and then on to Violet and you can have your triumph, and we can catch the ferry down in New Bark.

[That makes it easy, really. Especially with the ability to instantly travel between adjacent towns, which both she and Harry can do. And then they can spend some time in Kanto, which they both need. Yes, Lust thinks this will work out very nicely.]

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[He chuckles.]

A triumph. We'll see. Still....I have at least been training them more since I was last here.

But yeah, let's do that.

[a_sin_for_him]

Violet's the first Gym most take on in this world, you shouldn't have any trouble with it. I'm sure your team is more than capable.

[And there are Gyms in Kanto. Lust has never been terribly serious about all of that, but it's a goal, it's something to focus on.]

Alright, it's settled.

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

They probably are. They certainly don't lack for enthusiasm.

[He will never get why pokemon are so big into fighting. But then again, fighting for him was always connected to Silent Hill and monsters and cults. It took him a while to get into the culture.]

Great. And I'm refusing to call it a vacation because I think that just jinxes things for me.

[Silent Hill and then the Prom. Nope. No more vacations.]

[a_sin_for_him]

It's not a vacation.

[Lust's tone is logical and matter of fact.]

A vacation is a trip purely for leisure, we're taking a trip to catch Pokemon and challenge Gyms.

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

Good point.

[That's logical enough to work.]