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[prayreturn]

Waking with one who claims to be family, before being thrusted out into another land? Yes. [ But there's a gentleness to how she says that. Almost... a relief?

She gives a small wave at the Rockruff, before her expression grows a little harder to read, looking at Thancred. ] That was a few moons ago.

[wordsinthesoul]

[He relaxes, a little.] Well. It’s certainly good to know it wasn’t a unique experience- but who is she?

[The Rockruff wags his tail, clearly thrilled, and bounds forward, stopping just in front of Minfilia with one paw up to ask for petting. Thancred shakes his head, squatting to put a hand on his head.]

Patience, now. [He looks up at Minfilia, observing her- looking for how she’s changed.] That’s some time to be in a new place. How has it treated you?

[prayreturn]

Just one of the mysteries of this star, I assume.

[ But Minfilia squats down as well! She's clearly more buff... but she looks so, so much like she did before. ] This land has been peaceful. Nice. Even if there have been some issues - but what land doesn't have them?

[wordsinthesoul]

Of which there are many- at a guess?

[He gives her a curious look, wondering- but he's a little proud, too. She's grown.] That's good to hear. You've more than deserved it. [He sighs lightly, shoulders slumping down a little.] Few enough, I suppose- I can't quite think what that would be like. Why don't you tell me about some of them?

[prayreturn]

Yes - least of how is how it decides who comes. [ She begins to pet the Rockruff as she talks. ] And when they come from. I am not the first from our star to awaken here, though it seems those who came before came from a future yet to come.

[wordsinthesoul]

Has anyone learned aught of that? [The Rockruff makes a happy sound, leaning into Minfilia's petting. Thancred makes an amused sound, settling down- but he hesitates for a moment.] Minfilia…

[He wants to know who else is here, but- he worried about her. He reaches for her hand.]

…how have you been, knowing that?

[prayreturn]

[ Thancred? Asking about feelings? There's a hesitation as she next speaks, her hand having stopped on the rock dog. ] You must be from that future, then.

When I'm gone.

[wordsinthesoul]

[The Rockruff whines, trying to nuzzle Minfilia's hand back into patting him. Thancred stills, on the other hand, though he nods slowly after a few moments.]

I'm sorry.

[It feels like- barely a whisper, in the face of the grief when he knew she wasn't coming back- of having to let her go. What else can he say, save-] I missed you.

[prayreturn]

[ Oh. Her hand begins to move again, her eyes growing more gentle. The dog requires pets. But there was a guilt beneath them, a pain she'd tried to hide from everybody. But... Thancred could understand, right? ]

I'm glad we can meet again. But it was my choice, wasn't it?

[ There's so much she's missed! So much she'll never see. She is mourning, even if it hasn't happened yet. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

[Pets help everybody! The Rockruff makes a happier sound, trying to lick Minfilia's hand. It's alright now- isn't it?]

Yes. If it hadn't been- no matter what-

[He would have fought to make sure she could- Hydaelyn, the world- whoever. He curls his hand over hers, bending forward.]

But here- it doesn't have to be. Not yet…

[prayreturn]

...I want to live. [ Minfilia mumbled. Before looking him right in the eyes. ] I have been told Ala Mhigo is liberated, and yet I can never see it. But as long as I am here, I want to live.

[ She is enjoying the doggo pets and licks, of course! ] I know that's selfish. That the needs of Hydaelyn come first. [ She wants to be selfish. She wants permission. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

It is. Would that you could see it… But perhaps my descriptions might do well enough. [He relaxes, a little, uncurling.] That- good. I think you should.

[happy wiggly doggo! Thancred watches, thinking.] If you wish it… I will do my bestto make it happen.

[prayreturn]

Yet I still need to keep my guard up. [ Minfilia said quietly, in thought, even as she was getting distracted by doggo....... ] Perhaps, with you around, I can feel a little safer.

Just like old times, for us both.

[wordsinthesoul]

Are you in danger? [He sits up, immediately worried. Doggo wuffs, tail continuing to go- he can help guard!]

Of course. You know I'll be there if you need me.

[prayreturn]

[ A sigh. ] I both am, and am not. There are people here who I am not... pleased are here. [ She is being so cautious in talking! ] And I do not even seem to have a fragment of Hydaelyns' blessing.

[wordsinthesoul]

Ah. Yes, I understand that well enough. [He pauses, and-] It's not- one of our… masked 'friends', I hope. [He hesitates, worried, brows furrowing.] Perhaps- because we are on another star…?

[prayreturn]

[ There's a bitter look on her face. ] I have heard they are here, but-- no.
...Perhaps. It seems to be universal - none retain any abilities they may have had. And non-Hyur are made such.

[wordsinthesoul]

[He reaches out to wrap her up in a hug, holding her close.] Perhaps they've already gone…? [But then again- perhaps they're hiding. He'd best keep a lookout, he expects.

He can't help a little snort at the idea.]

Y'shtola would love that, no doubt. Or- is she here? Or- no, rather than guessing- who else has come here from our star?

[prayreturn]

[ Right. Names. She would explain more of them if he asked, but: From those we may both know, there are a few. ] Aymeric, G'raha and Estinien. Each of them from my future - likely knowing of my sacrifice. [ ...but not knowing her. ] There is also a Warrior of Light. They are not the one I knew, yet carry that same kindness. Their name is G'rhyf.

But-- there is also the one I fear. Emperor Solus.

[ ........She has no idea, does she? ]

[wordsinthesoul]

The Lord Commander, the Azure Dragoon, and one of ours… I would think so. [Though he's less sure Aymeric and Estinien would remember it as well as the others. He blinks in surprise, eyebrows rising.] I'm not familiar with that name- but if they're as compassionate as our friend back home, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about.

[She'll definitely feel him stiffen at that name, holding her a little more tightly. If she refers to him that way… most likely she doesn't know. Should he tell her? If they've all lost their powers, presumably the Ascian has, too- but Thancred wouldn't say he's harmless even so.]

Has he done anything to you?

[prayreturn]

They are. They were the first to come meet me, to reassure me. [ And told her of the future. But she's glad it was them, and not, well. ] I hope that I can show them who I am without being the leader of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.

[ She mentioned Ascians, and yet did not mention him then. She clearly does not know. But her ignorance does not mean she does not have fire in her eyes, a tremble in her body.

She is looking utterly serious. ] While he's done little, I cannot help but suspect he'll be doing more. And he seems so very smug about everything.

[ A beat. ]

...I would be, too, if I were returned to the prime of my life.

[wordsinthesoul]

Good. I'm glad to hear that they supported you. [He nods.] I suppose- if anything, this place is one where you can set aside those worries.

[…even if it does lend an entire set of new ones.]

Yes, he is rather sprightly for someone who should be dead, isn't it? [He can't help the sarcastic tone- Emet-Selch might have helped the Warrior, but it won't keep Thancred from being suspicious of him.] Keep your eyes on him, Minfilia.

[prayreturn]

A land where beast and man work together - even if their culture is strange. It's been... a challenge to adjust.

[ But her focus is on her hatred of Solus now. Her voice wavering ever-so slightly. ]

I have been. I... he is respected on this star, because he has conquered the challenges which they give us trainers. [ There's a pause. A slight gulp. She hasn't admitted this to anybody else, but - Thancred understands. She hopes he does. ] I hate it, Thancred. I want to show everybody what he's done, but I need to be stronger to do such.

[wordsinthesoul]

Not one that's insurmountable, though. Especially not for you, I should think.

[He pulls her a little closer, holding gently, and the Rockruff puts its paws on her leg, trying to cheer her up.]

I understand. Then- you need to manage the challenges you receive, but more impressively. What sorts of challenges are we speaking of?

[prayreturn]

[ Doggo helps calm the angery. And her focusing on giving instructions... ]

While the handbook gives basic instructions, it's... almost too simple. Those of this land respect those trainers who conquer the sixteen gyms across two nations, working alongside their Pokemon, and challenge the ones known as the Elite Four and the Champion.

It is a land of combat, but it is quite different. Everything is built around the safety of both Pokemon and Man.