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[shiro2hero]

Keith and Romelle are gone.

I've got their starters. And Keith's Skarmory. If anyone has any of their other pokemon I'd appreciate knowing.

Going to Cianwood City. Missed that badge. Sorry to anyone waiting on the Island.

That's all.

[That's. Really all. That's all he knows how to say about the situation. All he thinks to say without dumping more feelings out.]

[So clearly... it's back on the road.]

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[shiro2hero]

I must be halfway there then.

[He's going to completely sidestep the "fault" thing. Because it feels like his fault. It absolutely feels like his fault.]

I appreciate it. Maybe on the way back.

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[icecastlemadonna]

If you stop by, I'll cook something up for you. [Because eating something that isn't trail mix would probably do him some good.]

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[shiro2hero]

[How does everyone know about the trail mix???]

I'll let you know then, Yuuko.

Thanks.

[It feels weird to think that far ahead. That far into the future. Without...]

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[icecastlemadonna]

It's no trouble, really. Is there anything in particular you'd like me to make?

[She feels it's the least she can do right now.]

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[shiro2hero]

Regardless, it still means a lot to me.

I'm not picky.

[He's really not. Even if he weren't in this... funk.]

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[icecastlemadonna]

Okay. [Yuuko does know a few comfort food recipes, at least.]

Is there a gym in Cianwood? Is that why you're going?

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[shiro2hero]

[That's the good thing about this walking meat dorito. He'll eat just about anything.]

Yeah. It's fighting-type, the 'gear says.

Last one I need on this side of the world.

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[icecastlemadonna]

Really? That'll be a big accomplishment, beating all the Johto gyms. Best of luck to you!

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[shiro2hero]

Thank you, Yuuko.


For all of this. Having you around is

it helps

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[icecastlemadonna]

It's no trouble at all, really.

But just so you know...I'm always around if you ever want to talk. Okay?

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[shiro2hero]

Yeah. I know.

I

I'm not really in a place to. Right now

But thank you

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[icecastlemadonna]

[Yuuko's already gotten that impression, but she figured it wouldn't hurt to make the offer.]

It's alright. Just take the time you need.

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[shiro2hero]

[It doesn't hurt at all. It's always good to remember.]

Yeah. Thank you again.