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... did everybody get their powers back?

[A video that's short and sweet and shows cautious excitement, but also a trace of fear.]

It's not another dream, right?

[Action anywhere: Guess who REALLY LIKES HAVING HER POWER BACK? It's Molly. She's gonna be leaning back against a tree with her knees drawn up and her Johto and Kanto map books against her legs, flipping through and marking stuff that follows some kind of logic that's not immediately apparent.]

[That is, when she's not just looking around somewhat anxiously - she's confident she'll find her way back since she can see people again, but she still doesn't like the shifting world all that much. It's unpredictable. She could end up anywhere, and she does; the shifting routes can lead you pretty stray even when you're just trying to get back to Goldenrod.]

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_{[Her smile softens at the compliment and she nods again. It's ... really nice to hear, after all the trouble it's caused her lately, and people telling her she shouldn't use it or talk about it.]}

Thanks.

I've really missed it.

_{[Just a touch subdued. Just a touch.]}

[He can tell that she's not used to hearing such a compliment. It was pretty heartbreaking, actually. Okay, well, he's going to have to punt heartbreak in the face.]

Well, duh, you'd miss being able to see everything like that! You musta felt blind without 'em.

Are you in Goldenrod too?

Edited 2015-05-31 01:32 (UTC)

_{[She's heard a few times that her power is amazing and important and good, but that was before she was almost killed again and then everybody got really worried about her using it. It's that people are worried and want her to be safe, but it's difficult to deny something she can do and that she likes doing, too.]

[So Rin's belief that it's not only a good power, but that she could help people with it, that makes her happy.]

[And then he just GETS it too, and she nods in agreement. She does feel blind.]

[She's quick to perk up too though, and she nods again.]}

Yeah! It's not far. I know how to get to where you're staying. I can come over if you want.

[He understands far too well. Everyday he's in Johto without his powers, he feels stunted. It's no fun at all! See, he gets it. Molly's a great kid and it's only been confirmed 100% more.

But still, he hesitates for a moment too long at the mention of meeting up. Now? Would it be okay? He can see the good in everyone but himself. ]

Ah - haaa, I was thinking we could meet at National Park? [At least that way, if Molly is afraid, she won't feel trapped.]

_{[... aw Rin. Rin. Molly doesn't really pick up on the fact that he feels unsure - or she does, but not what he's unsure about, so while she looks at him uncertainly for a moment she's quick to accept his proposed spot.]}

Okay, sure.

_{[She stands up and starts putting the rest of her stuff in her backpack, then gives him a cheeky smile.]}

You don't even have to say where in the park. I'll find you anyway.

[NOPE. FEELINGS ARE GETTING PUNTED TO THE SIDE. RIGHT NOW.

Rin's laugh is a little more genuine this time around. He stands up and stretches, bones creaking just a bit. Poochy opens one bleary eye to watch him move around before getting up herself and sitting by his feet.]

Fine, fine. I'll be waiting there with Poochy!

Okay!

_{[Click!]

[And she'll just gather all her things and get Jay the Amaura out of his pokéball as she heads for the park, so she has some company.]

[Like she predicted, it's not difficult to find Rin at all. He gets there before her since he was closer by, but she doesn't have to really search for him since she knows how to get to him when she looks for him in her head.]

[So when she's close enough to be heard, she calls out and waves.]}

Rin! Hi!

Yo! What's up?

[He walks closer to her, Poochy following not far behind. It's a suspiciously beautiful day outside - and honestly, Rin's not going to look this gift horse in the mouth. Let the weather be beautiful! He'll have to ask her some time about how exactly her powers work. They were so mysterious! Rin's had time to collect himself during the walk. Whatever was bothering him before, doesn't seem to be making an impression on him now.]

_{[And of course she doesn't really think about it since she's just happy to see him, so she skips up to him and bumps into his side in a friendly greeting when she smiles up at him.]}

Meeting you!

_{[Rin you SILLY.]}

[She bumped him? She BUMPED him? The only proper response to that is for Rin to pretend that her innocent little bump has sent him falling to the ground in a heap of limbs - and tail.]

Your hidden super strength defeated me before we got to "hello"!!

_{[She immediately laughs and pounces on him, making to sit across his stomach to make it clear that she OBVIOUSLY WON. Also, it's a good stance for a few quick tickles.]}

Hello Rin! Hello!

_{[All cheek as she keeps lauging. YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON YOURSELF.]}

_{[and then she does notice the tail, when she sits back and looks at him.]}

Woah! What's that?

[Molly be prepared to be suddenly lifted from the ground and held up high and away from any of Rin's tickle spots. He's definitely a thousand times more chipper than he was over the 'gear.]

What's what? My face?

[Did he miss something when he brushed his teeth? DOES HE HAVE BROCCOLI IN HIS TEETH?!]

_{[She squeals when she's lifted and squirms to be let down, holding onto his arms for stability, but just starts laughing again at the way he's playing with her.]}

No!!

_{[But now she's too preoccupied trying to break free from the grip to actually elaborate on that.]}

[He's a giant klutz, but he wouldn't dare drop Molly - on purpose.]

Hah? You're too high up; I can't hear you!

[If he could lift her higher, he would. But for now he just keeps her out of reach unless she says otherwise.]

_{[She kicks a little and reaches down to tickle him again in an effort to let her go - not actually hurting him, just throwing her weight around to make it more difficult for him.]}

Let me down!

[MOLLY PLZ as if her wiggling would really make him lose his grip! YOU ARE TINY CHILD. In fact, he just flashes her a toothy grin and says:]

What's the magic word?

Please please please!

_{[She grins back at him and grabs a hold of his arms again for balance, leaning on the toes of her feet in the grass. SHE IS IN FACT TINY CHILD. But don't underestimate her just cause she's small ok!! revenge will come when you least expect it, obviously.]}

You're not heavy at all! I figured you'd be so small, that you'd be as heavy as an elephant!

[Rin, that's not how science works...

AHAHA TINY CHILD REVENGE DOES NOT PHASE HIM. In fact, he actually puts her down after that. See, even Rin must obey the Magic Words. He takes a seat right in front of her, his tail curled by his side.]

_{[And Molly's just about to point out that science does Not In Fact work that way, still a little breathless in that gleeful way when she sits down in the grass, but then she spots his tail again and points.]}

There! What's that?

Do you have a tail?

_{[She just sounds really curious, not judgmental - it's kinda cool, honestly. Like. Everybody kinda wanted a tail at some point.]}

Huh? [His tail gives a quick twitch and curls up a little closer to him.]

Oh that. ...Yeah, I got one. [He notices her tone of voice. It keeps him from immediately pulling it away. ...Wasn't she even a little scared?]

_{[Why would she be scared of a tail though? She notices he seems embarrassed and gives him a quick smile.]}

That's so weird. Why do you have one?

[TINY ONE, HE KNOWS IT IS WEIRD... But he laughs a bit at himself. There are a thousand reasons to be apprehensive but he really doesn't want to dwell on how things could go wrong. He'd rather plow through. BUT MOLLY IS A LITTLE CHILD AND HER REACTION MIGHT NOT BE ANY BETTER...]

'Cuz I'm half-demon. I could keep it hidden but it's pretty uncomfortable -- ehehehe...

_{[Um wait ... wait hold up, like a demon? Like a demon demon, like the bad guys everywhere? Molly's not more religious than your average American child, but that still definitely gives her pause.]

[But Rin is a good guy, so he can't reall be a demon or anything. Obviously.]}

Like ... a real demon?

Aren't demons supposed to be bad?

_{[Just confirm you're not bad.]}

[O-Okay, so far that's better than running off... Rin's not 100% sure what to say to that because while he isn't the most religious kid out there, he did grow up with a priest so...]

Most demons are. So if you ever see one, you better get away from it! [HE WILL LITERALLY BURN ANY DEMON ALIVE IF IT SO MUCH AS LOOKS AT MOLLY THE WRONG WAY.] - But there are some that aren't bad at all. My cat sidhe - that's my familiar - he's the greatest! But he's as lazy as any cat when he wants to be. And some demons, they just wanna be left alone.

[-- at least in Japan. And even then, it doesn't begin to explain other demons like - like the ones directly related to Satan.]

[Is Rin bad? He doesn't think so, but he's aware that there will always be that apprehension others have around him. No telling when he'll suddenly flame up. He doesn't mean to square his shoulders, as if he were bracing for impact.]

... Do you think I'm bad?

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