50 (On Ice)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[The Video clicks on, with Minnie standing outside of the Saffron City Gym. She recently took on Sabrina, in order to get Fly for... well, she's just about to talk about that. Scrooge the Noctowl is perched on her shoulder, proudly holding the badge in his beak.]

Hello, everyone. My friends may have noticed that for several months now, I keep going back and forth between Goldenrod and Saffron, in an attempt to get my stolen Pokemon back. But... I've come to realize that I've been focusing on what I lost so much, I've been neglecting those I have. I must go back to Olivine... to the house that Mickey wanted. It's where I belong. And I know that the ones lost to me are in good hands.

But that doesn't mean I'll never go anywhere! Now that my Pokemon can fly, I can visit anyone anywhere! All you have to do is drop me a line, and I'd be more than happy to come and see you.

[For those who want Action, you can catch Minnie doing some last minute shopping at the Pokemart before she's ready to go.]

[Private - Ivan.]

Thank you for taking care of them. Until the time comes when you change your mind and return them to me, I know I can trust you with them. I won't tell anyone what you did.

[/Private.]

Comments

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[shakespearealien]

How about the opposite?

I have worked enough consecutive days to be able to ask for a vacation, and I have yet to travel properly around Johto. What if I visited you in Olivine?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[Annnd pretending Feb 14th never happened is a go!]

That would be lovely, but please don't go to any extra trouble for it.

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[shakespearealien]

There is no such thing as 'extra trouble'. Especially when it is about you.

[That doesn't sound quite right, does it? Too bad he realizes it after the text is sent.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[... ahahaha. ha. haaaa. Well, she didn't wanna talk about it, but now you've made it happen.]

That's very sweet of you.

Do you happen to remember the week of Valentine's Day? I kept meaning to apologize for that.

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[shakespearealien]

Why do you think that you should? I believe we were not the only ones in that state.

[video]

[combat_butler]

--ah... You were in Saffron, Minnie-san? I must have just missed you.

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

I've been busy, and I admit, not very sociable. It's been an... awkward few weeks.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Really? Awkward and unsociable definitely aren't two words I would associate with you...

[video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Well, without revealing too much... remember the week of February fourteenth?

[Video]

[eatsyouout]

[See Asura.

See Asura glare.

See Asura glare so hard, his eyes might cave in from the weight of his eyebrows (or rather, lack of).]

ARE YOU AN IDIOT?! YOU CAN'T JUST GIVE UP NOW!!

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[She feels she has to lean back from the force of that glare.]

B-But I'm not giving up! I trust that the man will return them in time. But I have Pokemon in Olivine who I haven't seen in so long, and that house was made to shelter those who needed a temporary home. I haven't made any progress in getting my Pokemon back, or even learning about Team Rocket.

[Video]

[eatsyouout]

Keh! That's because you didn't try hard enough, you weakling!

..."that man"? Who do you mean?

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

The one who stole them. He returned one of them to me around Christmas, so I'm sure he'll find it within himself to return the others in due time.

[Private Text]

[meatysoviet]

[... He still doesn't get you woman. Not one bit.]

Can never make promises- just be happy monsters are well behaved.

It helps.

[Private Text]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[It seems to be a recurring theme.]

If you have trouble with them, let me know. I will tell them to be on their best behavior for you, as long as they are well taken care of.

[Private Text]

[meatysoviet]

[His next text is a while after the others- it only says one thing.]

Alfred is gone.

[He has no idea if she knew Alfred or not, but for some reason, he's pretty sure the two of you would have met.]

[Private Text]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[She has! And she is saddened to hear it.]

I'm sorry to see him go. He was a good friend. But he is happy and safe, and where he belongs. Surely some day you will be the same.

Voice

[burntforhersins]

They stole your Pokemon? Did you ever get them back?

[Oh man, she is never letting go of Alvaro now.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

They stole three, but I had one returned... and I have faith the other two will be returned in time.

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[burntforhersins]

Who did it? Was it people from the Rocket place?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

It was a man from team Rocker, but I can't tell you anything else. In order to keep his trust, I can't reveal any more.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

_{[She sounds a little worried-- both because it's the first time she's talked to Minnie since that... well, that unfortunate display of violent behavior she'd made earlier, AND because of the news that she still hasn't gotten her stolen Pokemon back.]}

... If they were stolen from you, how on earth are those good hands?

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

He returned one of them to me in December, and it was completely unharmed. He took very care of it. That's how I know he'll take care of the others.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

That's like saying someone who stole a bunch of money from you is a good person because they sent you a little bit of it back!

It's still theft! Or... or kidnapping, whatever!

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Well, Heather what would you have me do otherwise? I don't know where he is, and while the police here are noble, they are not quite... good at their jobs. I must rely on my faith.