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

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

So you'll see him again when you go home. That's a good thing.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[That little smile is back.]

Yeah. I will.

...

You'll see your friends too when you go home, Ken.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

[... Oh, Clover.

That hits a sore spot. He won't.]

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[...she doesn't know, but...oh dear. She falls silent for a moment.]

...wanna sit down?

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

I don't want to take up too much of your time.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

You won't. Trust me. [She pats the space beside her, and the Skitty moves closer to her to give him more space.]

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

[He, uh. sits? He came here to cheer up clover goddamnit.]

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[BUT YOU ARE CHEERING HER UP. A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME.

Clover lifts Rom up from her lap gently and passes her back to Ken.]

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

[Ken lets her take her place on his shoulder.] She really likes people.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[Now the Skitty will return to her place on Clover's lap.]

So I noticed.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

I think that's the nice thing about this place. No matter how many people go home or leave you, your Pokemon don't. [He swings his feet a little bit, not quite looking at her.]

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

Mmm-hmm. They were the first ones who comforted me when I found out he was gone. Of course, I had to comfort Clover and Arietis too.

...Yeah, he named his Skitty after me.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

... That might be confusing, huh?

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

[A grin.]

I should probably rename her. For less confusion.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

I don't think you have to, if you don't want to.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

Now that you mention it...part of me kinda doesn't want to. It doesn't seem right, even if there'll be less confusion.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

I don't think there's anything wrong with that. People can get used to it.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

Guess she'll always be sorta like a mini-me.

[KEN IT'S WORKING YOU'RE CHEERING HER UP SO WELL BAW.]

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

I probably wouldn't take it that far. But if your brother ever does come back, he won't be confused.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

He might understand, though. [She leans back against the bench.]

Ah, what the heck. [Skitty!Clover puts her front paws on Clover's chest.] You probably like being named Clover anyway.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

I don't think Nemesis would like anyone changing her name.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

Nemesis? I'm gonna assume she's your starter.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

Mm, she's been with me for as long as I've been here. She was with me when I was a part of Team Rocket, and before I ever met Miles.

[4leafcleaver.livejournal.com]

You were part of Team Rocket before?

[Surprise. But she's not jumping up from her seat or anything or trying to keep you away from her bbs.]

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

When I first came here, I was. I hate them. [A scowl as he holds Rom tightly.]

It sounds silly, but Pokemon are important to their trainers. I couldn't live in this place without Rom, or Nemesis, or Nyx, or Io, or anyone.