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[seeingeyesteward]

[ Seeing Prompto sink into himself was at least a more recent experience for him now that he'd dealt with the younger Prompto. The one Ignis dealt with prior to coming here was stronger. Still had his worries but certainly more confident. Ignis sighed through his nose as he realized he'd dropped way too much information on the young man at once. ]

I can imagine you do. Noctis did as well, and you... I suppose it is a different you. It was, a young version to say the least. Now Noctis is the youngest I suppose.

[ More information without context. ]

We can certainly meet halfway. It is what Noct did before with myself. It's been a great help to have someone who has been here longer.. I apologize if I treat you oddly, I'm used to a far older version of yourself.

[ Dahlia noticed the wave and smiled. She saw the Eevee better now and was definitely interested in the possibility of a new friend. ]

"Hello!! What's your name? I'm glad Prompto isn't alone!!"

[freckledfocus]

[Prompto continues taking deep breaths, feeling his pulse return to normal while Ignis throws more information his way. It's jarring, hearing that there was (is?) another version of him here before. Is ... is he not the real him?

But Ignis is still talking to him, agreeing to a meeting at some halfway point, and preemptively apologizing for any awkwardness that occurs during their reunion. The kindness is reassuring, especially when he knows that the elder man must also be reeling a bit at Prompto's not-quite reappearance.]

Thank you Iggy. I'm sure this is strange for you too and once we meet up we'll figure things out. I, ah, hope this doesn't cause too much trouble for you. O-or for Noct.

[He pulls out his map to see where he can even go from this tiny town, giggling as his Eevee chirps into the camera. Maybe she's talking to the Pokemon sharing the screen with Ignis.]

"Hi!! He hasn't given me a name yet, but I'm sure he will soon!! He's been really nervous since he got here, but I think he's calming down now. What's your name? How do you know my trainer even though he just got here?"

[The little Eevee is curious about the Audino, about the things she could tell her that may help her with Prompto. But she also really hoping they'll be friends.]

[Prompto finishes tracing routes with his finger on the map, and he looks up to finalize his current plan of action with Ignis.]

So I can either head to a place called Blackthorn City or Cherrygrove City from here. Which one of those would you recommend?

[seeingeyesteward]

"I'm Dahlia! Trainers come and go sometimes, the world is really weird. When they come back they're not always the same but that's okay." She spent a lot of time on the network when they were walking, if only to keep the gear away from Pimpkaboo.

"We'll figure everything out together though. Noctis is very helpful and my trainer has learned a lot since coming here."

"Cherrygrove will work just fine. We are able to get there rather quickly and I can send Ravioli ahead. He will enjoy the flight."

The Pidgeot certainly would enjoy any chance to stretch his wings. And hopefully Ignis could convince him not to pick fights with smaller Pokemon. He certainly had little to prove at this point.

[freckledfocus]

"Hi Dahlia!! I wish I had a name ... but I'm sure Prompto will give me one soon. It looks like he's getting ready to go so we should meet up soon, right? And then we can all work together and be friends!" This particular Eevee is a joyous ball of optimism and sunshine, and she really hopes her potential new friend doesn't mind it.

Prompto is, in fact, double checking his bag before hoisting it up onto his unoccupied shoulder. Giving his bubbly Eevee another scratch behind her ear, smiling as he realizes she's definitely talking to the Pokemon on the other side of the screen, he confirms his plan with Ignis.

"Alright, I'll start heading there now. Not sure how long it'll take, but I'll make it to Cherrygrove eventually. And don't think I missed that you named one of your ... pets - are Pokemon pets? - Ravioli. Expect some teasing about that when we meet up. What sort of Pokemon is this ... Ravioli?"

He's already started walking, eyes darting between the screen of his PokeGear and the road. It may be smarter to let Ignis go so the two of them can focus on their respective tasks, but Prompto needs to know what Pokemon to keep an eye out for. And maybe how to distinguish Ravioli the Mystery Pokemon from any other Pokemon that show up.

Wait.

"Iggy ... are there wild Pokemon?"

[seeingeyesteward]

Optimism was needed. Dahlia could be optimistic but Ignis was definitely a more dour personality than she expected. Sure, he could have fun but the man seemed to have that air of melancholy around him that was difficult to shake. One day she hoped to break through those walls though.

"I named him after what he was attempting to steal from me. He's a Pidgeot. A very large bird. Don't be alarmed when you see him."

At least Ravioli wouldn't immediately challenge Prompto's Eevee to a battle now. He left younger Pokemon alone.

"Yes. There are. Quite a few actually. You can catch them and add them to your roster if you wish but I would keep your Eevee close at hand."

LMAO forgot the formatting in my last responses ... womp

[freckledfocus]

[So a 'very large bird' is going to somehow know who he is and is going to find him. Prompto's not sure how he feels about that. How is a bird going to know him? How will he know the difference between Ravioli the Very Large Bird and any other very large bird?

He's gotta make this quick if he hopes to make it to Cherrygrove anytime soon. The route doesn't exactly look short, and it's completely unfamiliar territory so there's no telling how long it'll actually take.]

Pretty sure if my Eevee isn't walking near me she'll be riding on my shoulder. She seems to like it up there. And I'll save any catching, however you do that, 'till I'm with you and Noct.

I'm gonna let you go. Gotta start movin' sometime, right? Uh, think you can maybe give Ravioli that will let me know who he is? Not too sure I'd be able to tell your bird apart from any other birds that may show up.

[Prompto doesn't want to end the chat with Iggy, but he knows that both of them need to get moving. He's still nervous, still unsure in this strange new place, but he's got his Eevee and he's determined to make it to his friends.]