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"i am."[break][break]

his gaze remains on the councilman, fixated on the way the eye patch is quickly adorned.[break][break]

"the same one that arose in sootopolis during the darkest day."[break][break]

the same one that fought for you.[break][break]

his voice softens. it's not quite pity he feels like one would at the sight of a wounded pokemon but it's close.[break][break]

"i am so sorry, fernando. i did my best but it appears i might have been too late."[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 31, 2023 9:16:40 GMT

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"hopefully, for the better."[break][break]

his sympathy remains as he continues.[break][break]

"you're right. perspectives shift and now some of the things we used to care so much about become trivial. nuisances and frustrations become mere inconveniences. anger and grudges fade into notches in our history. suddenly, we are met with new perspectives that seemed unrealistic and out of reach."[break][break]

and then a chuckle.[break][break]

"but what do i know? i've only been alive for a few days. my perspectives will likely shift again."[break][break]

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"you have to."[break][break]

his voice remains level, composed even at the very brink of losing what he holds so dear.[break][break]

"i'm dead, illie. there is no saving me."[break][break]

as the ground trembles beneath them, he knows their time together is limited.[break][break]

"but you can still save yourself and live the life you deserve."[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 18:23:16 GMT

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warmth fleets the moment her hand slips away but that's exactly when it hits him. how slow he had been to realize such an important detail that could change everything.[break][break]

"illi—"[break][break]

he catches himself in time, stopping himself from sharing his thoughts. he does not dare give her false hope. losing each other once was painful enough.[break][break]

so he feigns a smile, crafted perfectly before he nods.[break][break]

"okay, back that way."[break][break]

he agrees, and after a few moments of walking, he speaks up again.[break][break]

"if worse comes to worst i want you to leave me. i can draw the golurk away while you run."[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 18:10:53 GMT

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he imagines he will be asked that question time and time again so he had made a mental note to answer each one differently. for councilwoman livy, he answers one through the placid mask he has grown familiar with during his time in the council.[break][break]

"alive and well, which i can only be grateful for."[break][break]

he leans forward slightly, voice lowering as though discussing sensitive topics. for her, it very well might be.[break][break]

"but you experienced the same, did you not? on your first expedition."[break][break]

a small smile is offered, sympathy showing in the way he looks at her.[break][break]

"apologies. it was in one of the reports i read."[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 18:00:43 GMT

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after brief observation, he comes to the unsurprising conclusion that the councilman lacks good taste. the décor is nothing to write home about. in fact, it is rather nondescript. boring, as some may say.[break][break]

as he settles on a seat on one of the leather couches, he meets her gaze, holding it despite her choice of skimpy clothing.[break][break]

"well, i am much better than i was a couple of days ago, i have to admit."[break][break]

he chuckles, then nods.[break][break]

"i did, along with countless others at the battle of lilycove. i believe you were at mauville?"[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 10:23:36 GMT

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when the door swings open, it takes him a moment to put a name to a face. he's distracted for a moment by her indifference to his presence, not that he's expecting much of a reaction to begin with, but he quickly moves past it.[break][break]

"oh. katherine."[break][break]

mauville's ex-gym leader. does he have the wrong house, then?[break][break]

"certainly. thank you."[break][break]

he accepts her invitation and steps in, closing the door behind him before heading into the living room. he spares a glance around at the interior, taking it in more so for curiosity's sake.[break][break]

"how are you, katherine? i had no idea you lived with fernando."[break][break]

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"i thought i did."[break][break]

but for one reason or another, whether it be the infrequent summonings by FERNANDO SILPH or something else entirely, he finds himself tethered. stuck between the material realm and the afterlife.[break][break]

and now, tethered to her.[break][break]

"it isn't safe here."[break][break]

he's been here long enough to know as much, and though it hurts to say it, he knows he has to. for her sake.[break][break]

"we need to get you back."[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 10:22:56 GMT

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the roar of a distant waterfall is the only thing that interrupts the peace of ever grande. there, waiting on a path they had walked together years ago is alexander, a man whose time had once ended only to be renewed.[break][break]

the commissioner would know of illeana reyes's incident in the border just mere hours ago. how the head professor had ventured in, found his wandering spirit, and brought him home.[break][break]

footsteps off the path call for his attention. he turns, greeting an old friend with a smile.[break][break]

"dahlia goode."[break][break]

formalities died with him but just as he did, they will return eventually.[break][break]

"oh, it is so good to see you again."[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 8:10:00 GMT

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there is a sense of urgency in the way he approaches the house; an urgency to be expected from someone who had spent the last few years drifting in oblivion. he has much to make up for, though more importantly, he has foundations to rebuild.[break][break]

relationships to mend.[break][break]

he rings the doorbell and waits with his heart in his throat as the last time he had seen FERNANDO SILPH was under far dire circumstances.[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 8:04:09 GMT

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it's quiet at the theater, a stark difference from how it had been the last time he visited. he can't quite remember what show he saw, likely a musical or similar, but he remembers leaving it feeling content.[break][break]

happy, even.[break][break]

"excuse me."[break][break]

his visit today serves a different purpose.[break][break]

"are you Melody Miro?"[break][break]

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you shouldn't have come, is what he wants to say in response. to come looking for him, a spirit at best in a world so unknown and dangerous is reckless. foolish, even. but relief hits him like a tidal wave.[break][break]

perhaps a part of him had been worried she had moved on. he would not have blamed her. in fact, it would be slightly concerning if she hadn't. it's for that reason that he returns a faint smile marred only by the situation they find themselves in.[break][break]

"well, you've found me."[break][break]

he squeezes her hand.[break][break]

"what's left of me, anyway."[break][break]

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"you may be right."[break][break]

if only he had his pokemon. if only he had power.[break][break]

he breathes a sigh, frustration managing to leak through despite his best efforts. he placates them by turning to look at her. they are soon replaced, overpowered by both love and guilt.[break][break]

"why are you here, illie?"[break][break]

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2023 7:33:29 GMT

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when she speaks, he actively listens, not interrupting even when opportunities present themselves.[break][break]

"i found myself in a similar situation as you once. i believed knowledge is power, and the way to influence change is through educating the masses. to be the voice of reason. someone they could trust."[break][break]

a similarly placid mask is donned, though his has been weathered.[break][break]

"though i still believe as much, it was incredibly difficult to influence region-wide change. stepping into the council helped but even then, i was met with challenges."[break][break]

and now here they are, sat in his old office.[break][break]

"i imagine you must be going through the same?"[break][break]

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stepping onto one of the spiritual bridges causes it to shake, its foundation likely unstable under the added weight. he pulls his foot back and reassesses.[break][break]

"i—"[break][break]

he looks around, unable to see much beyond the mist.[break][break]

"i don't know."[break][break]

it pains him to admit it but here, he cannot be her anchor. they are both vulnerable.[break][break]

"which way did you come in from?"[break][break]