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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.

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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.

[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.

[a_sin_for_him]

Yes, I'd thought perhaps they were planning to take some time to finish that up. No, you certainly shouldn't be alone in the house. None of us should be alone, or likely want to be at home at the moment.

[Best to take some time and have some distance from the place full of family memories that belong to a family now broken apart.]

I've been to Kanto before, there's some beautiful places. Have you spent much time at Mt Moon?

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[Yeah, they all need a break. He smiles at that.]

No, I don't think I have. What's it like?

[a_sin_for_him]

Honestly, it's beyond description. It's one of my favorite places in this world. We'll have to go, there's a little family run inn right there. But it has to be on the full moon.

[Otherwise they aren't as likely to see the Clefairy come out.]

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

Sounds like a plan.

Why the full moon though?

[a_sin_for_him]

The Clefairy. It's when they come out. There's a meadow, it's where the little inn is. At the top of the mountain. When the moon is full, till the sun rises, the Clefairy gather to dance and play.

I want to take my Esther there, she's never been. She was a Cleffa when I got her. Now she's a Clefairy.
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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.

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

That sounds interesting.

We'll have to plan to get there for the next full moon then. Any other places in Kanto that stand out?

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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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[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.

[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.]

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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.

[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.

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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.