leaf 006 | [video; action for Violet]

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[Clover is seated on a bench not far from the gym of Violet City. She isn't as happy and excited as she was during her last transmission, when her Roselia evolved and all. While she looks a little proud, she looks proud in a...sad way, as if her victory had cost her something. Beside her is her ever-loyal Roselia, and a Skitty is sharing the girl's lap with a Pichu.

She reaches into her left jacket pocket and pulls out a Zephyr Badge (which is mod-approved, by the waaaay~).]

I beat Falkner a few days ago. [One would think she should be celebrating since she has only been talking about this for ages, but...no. Clover manages only the faintest of smiles. Heck, he even pestered her about her Fearow, but that's a story she'll save for another day. Maybe when she's more cheerful.]

...

Snake really trained his Skitty well. She helped us win...so in a way, he kinda helped all of us win. [She nods, and closes her eyes briefly as if thinking of something...or possibly holding back tears? The Pichu touches her free hand, as if trying to reassure her, while the Roselia will gaze at his trainer and reach for her shoulder.] 

Anyway, for those who still don't know, my brother's gone. I know he'll be okay, but I wish there was some way for me to see how he's doing, at least. 

And...now that I got the badge, I'll be leaving Violet soon. That's all.

[She pockets her badge, and that's all there is. There isn't any more.]

Comments

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[Ah, but did they involve several kidnappings, a few killings and death threats? AND PUZZLES?]

I even thought I was next.

[miniworth]

[ They involved someone trying to kill his dad in the last bit. 8Db ]

... Are those hours over for you?

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[COULD BE WORSE, YOU COULD HAVE A BOMB INSIDE YOU AND BE MADE TO PLAY A GAME ON A SINKING SHIP. YEAH.]

Mmm-hmm. We did what they wanted us to do, so at least it's all over.

[miniworth]

[ ...Okay you beat me. ]

Then.. that's good.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[SUCH IS CLOVER'S WONDERFUL LIFE. AND SHE JUST CAME FROM IT.

She'll just nod slowly.]

Yeah, but...it's not something I'll forget.

...

And honestly, it's not something I usually talk about with others.

[miniworth]

Mm... [ He doesn't say much, doesn't show interest in knowing further. Everyone reserves a right to privacy. ]

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

...

Maybe someday I'll tell you the whole story, since we're in an entirely different world and all. Just...not right now.

[miniworth]

... I don't promise that I'll tell you any more of mine.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[She shrugs.]

You don't have to.

[miniworth]

[ He shrugs back.

Efforts to make close friends... he's reluctant to make them. ]

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[But Clover isn't. She really isn't, especially now that the closest person to her is gone.]

Talking to people is one way to lighten the load, but that's just what I think.

[miniworth]

I'll listen, if it helps you. I just don't think it would help me.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

It does. A lot.

...I tried keeping myself away from everyone when my brother first disappeared, and especially when we thought he was dead. It didn't work...we had to keep ourselves together, and it was actually a little easier when I talked to the one who reminded me about the leaf words.

[miniworth]

... Who was it?

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

Junpei. He's here too. I'll introduce you to him if we run into him.

[miniworth]

Alright.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

...

I think I even yelled at him once, while we were looking for my brother. And I can't remember if I apologized.

[miniworth]

... If you have a chance to, you probably should. It would put your mind at ease at the very least.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

I will. I definitely will.

[miniworth]

Good. Then I don't think you have to worry.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

Mmm, yeah.

[The Roselia just looks at her and nods slowly.]