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[thenightsky]

--an?

[The audio is a bit muffled--wait, actually, the video's on but it's blocked by something. Something large. A paw? Maybe that's what's muffling the audio.]

--so good to see you.

[A low rumble answers that more coherent statement and whoever's speaking to the Pokemon chuckles softly.]

Yeah yeah, I know.

[The video finally becomes a bit clearer as the paw that was holding it opens up and everyone will get a nice view of a very happy looking Snorlax. She rumble-roars in greeting, waving with her other paw, before lowering the 'gear so the person that had been talking can be seen now--

Noctis.

He doesn't look any different from the last time he was in Johto; just tired. But hey, he's smiling so that's a good thing. The prince leans against Bean's stomach as he reaches for the 'gear, allowing her to support him as he addresses the network properly.]

Hey everyone. Long time no see.

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[schachmeister]

[Oh god, what is it with all these familiar people returning?

For a moment, Armin cannot help but think maybe they will-- before he squashes it resolutely. Hope is nice, but empty hope can sting.

Instead, he should focus on this.]

N-Noctis! You are back.

I mean, I'm certain you have realised that already, you don't need me telling you that but--

[Just happy rambling.]

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[thenightsky]

[Noct's smile grows a touch at the sight of Armin and even Bean leans down into view a bit so she can give him a Snorlax-smile.]

Hey Armin.

[The rambling doesn't bother him in the least because it's so very Armin that it just makes everything feel right.

The prince chuckles tiredly.]

Yeah, pretty sure this isn't the stronghold I was in before or the inside of the Crystal. Which is honestly...a welcome break. It's really good to be back.

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[schachmeister]

[Armin isn't sure what he means by the stronghold or inside the Crystal, but the way Noctis terms this a welcome break makes him refrain from asking. At least for now. Let this be a happy and relaxed moment.]

It is really good to see you again too. It's been... a while. A few months, I think.

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[thenightsky]

I figured considering how Bean was acting. She wouldn't let me touch my 'gear until she got to hug me for a solid ten minutes.

[Noct glanced up as he said it as Bean looked particularly smug.

Damn right. Hugs are important.]

How have things been?

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[plasticasshole]

Hello. Have you been here before?

[It sounds like he hasn't been around for a while, but isn't new here. At least, that's what Connor gathers from the entire video.]

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[thenightsky]

Yeah, I was here for...it was over a year I think.

[Behind him, the Snorlax he's leaning against rumbles in agreement.]

You're new, aren't you? To Johto I mean.

[plasticasshole]

[Connor nods.]

I arrived here a week ago. I'm still learning the basics. Luckily I arrived with my partner, so it's not as bad as it could have been.

[His Magnemite floats in the background, curious.]

My name is Connor, by the way. What's yours?

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[paladinlost]

[A familiar face! A familiar, unharmed and healthy face! That is very good.]

Noctis! Welcome back! You've missed... not much, except for the opportunity to show off your team's talents again.

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[thenightsky]

Hey Cecil.

[The prince grins.]

Another contest going on? That explains what some kids were talking about when Bean and I were walking out of 'Mom's' house.

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[paladinlost]

It finished yesterday. Even if you'd arrived a day early, that would have left you very little time to prepare.

[Though the mental image of a last minute emergency entry greatly amuses him.]

Have you been well? No sudden pangs of nostalgia for a world you do not recall?

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[agent3]

[It's clear that, when the response starts, that it's started because someone's dropped their 'gear, because Noctis can see dark cherry boots scuffling back before a familiar face framed by sky blue hair enters the picture.]

Noctis...? Y...Y'came back, right? 'S you???

[Do you remember Thida?]

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[thenightsky]

[Noctis can't help but light up when he sees Thida, a soft laugh escaping him.]

Yeah, Thida, it's me.

[Damn right he remembers you.]

It's good to see you again.

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[agent3]

[Her mouth falls open, and her eyes - they're so bright, so wide.]

Ah...y-you really...

[Tears start to drip down.]

...Didn't know...'till I got th'metal lady's badge, 'n, went t'visit, but, y'weren't...

[She sniffs, reaches up to wipe her eyes with the cuff of her shirt.]

Been takin' care of Carbuncle...he came t'me...but, he misses you a lot, so, y'gotta pick 'im up!

[And you have to give Thida a big hug]

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[dreamsofahero]

Ah... Who were you again?

*he's joking he couldn't resist okay*

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[thenightsky]

No one important. Just some guy that likes fishing a lot.

[Noct can't help but grin as he says it.

Hello to you too, Sion.]

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[dreamsofahero]

I'm afraid that doesn't ring any bells, no.

Hopefully your time away wasn't unpleasant?

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[whatsacactus]

[He's definitely shocked, which is exactly why he's not on video. But he's shocked and a little happy.]

welcome back noct

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[thenightsky]

Thanks Keith. Glad you're still here.

[whatsacactus]

i dont think this place could get rid of me if it tried

[He says that NOW. Give it a week.]

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[lordofthefries]

[No, the person that greets Noctis is not Sasha. In fact, it's not a person at all. It's a Toucannon that should look very familiar to Noctis, if not sound familiar to him as she flaps her wings and cries her Pokemon cry.

Boy, does Chocobo aka Chocolate Chip have a word or five for you, Noctis.]

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[thenightsky]

[Oh he definitely recognizes that Toucannon even if he had been expecting to see Sasha.

A surprised--and happy--laugh escapes the prince at her scolding and even Bean let's out a rumbling laugh-like sound.]

I know, I know, I'm sorry Chocobo. I didn't mean to leave like that..can you forgive me?

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[lordofthefries]

[Chocobo sticks her beak up in the air as if she's considering this whole forgiveness thing. Granted, the girl Noctis left her with was nice and fed her regularly, if not a bit too much. She was kind and sweet and apologized for Noctis leaving and promised to take care of this bird as if Chocobo was her own. And true to her word, Sasha did, though Chocobo wasn't too crazy about the name change.

But this Pokemon isn't really mad nor can she stay mad at Noctis for very long if she was. The beak comes down and the wings begin flapping again and it's very clear Chocobo is happy to forgive him and happy to see him. And to see Bean too. A sight for sore eyes.]

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[pikapikajankenpo]

Hey, Noctis! You're back, it's great to see you. When my mail got returned, I thought I wasn't going to be able to send you my manga or call anymore or anything.

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[thenightsky]

[Noct grins softly, lifting his free hand to wave.]

Hey Yayoi. Sorry, it wasn't intentional, I promise.

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[pikapikajankenpo]

I figured as much. No one plans to ever go home intentionally here.

[She grinned.] You got back for me to send you a copy of Lily too.