10 (Wild Waves)

[her_mouse_jesty]

Thank you to everyone who helped me out during that dreadful fog, and I hope everyone has recovered from it. I think it was rather wonderful how so many of us helped each other out, to defeat our fears. The power of light and friendship is very strong here, and as long as have each other in our hearts, we will keep moving forward. It really is so good to know how deeply all of us care for each other.

... If anything, really, this whole time made me realize... how much stronger I need to be.

[There's an odd little pause at that, and her face saddens. But, trying to quell her own fears, she shakes her head, happily addressing everyone again.]

But, enough of that. Instead... well, it's not like the good Professor's puzzles, but it's so lovely to think of. Think of something, or someone, you love very much. Your friends, your family, your Pokemon, this world... anything or anyone at all. Something that is beautiful to you. Now... do you love them because they're beautiful? Or are they beautiful, because you love them?

((OOC: if anyone gets that musical reference, I will give you hugs. I was this close to having her sing You'll Be In My Heart.))

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[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

There is; you haven't seen mine.

[There's a pause and an odd smile.] But if you do really live in a world of truth, I envy you.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

You're living in one too now, everyone here is very honest and helpful with each other.

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[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

Not everyone. But I will admit, I've caught fewer lies here. That doesn't mean they aren't there, you know. The ones that are the deepest and hidden the best are the worst.

[Kisame is in a very thoughtful mood, but he's very convinced this is true.]

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

... Everyone has their secrets, but that doesn't mean that people are all bad for them.

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

Secrets aren't lies. A secret can be a lie, and a lie can be kept secret but they aren't the same thing.

Some of the worst lies aren't secret at all, and they are more deadly because everyone knows and believes the lie.

[video]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Has your world and your time hurt you so badly...?

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

[Dry laugh] Hurt me...? I'm still alive and I'm stronger than most.

But you don't mean it that way, eh? Yes, I suppose, if you count never having friends or true comrades as a hurt.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[Yep, that is sadness and sympathy on her face. Poor fishman.]

... Would you like to be friends, sir?

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[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

You wouldn't ask that if you knew the truth about me. But why not? It will hurt you more than it will hurt me.

[video]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Your heart seems to be the kind that needs a friend.

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

And if my heart is the heart of a killer instead?

[Asked very casually, but he's giving her a searching look.]

[video]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[There's a lengthy pause. Her face hardens, ever so slightly, but her eyes still remain kind.]

Without knowing your past, I can't judge fairly. As I know you now... I would still offer my friendship.

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[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

[Not a nice grin.]

You're very brave. Let's see how brave you are.

When I was ten, I killed a yearmate. Later I killed my entire squad, and then my superior. Ready to run yet?

[If it sounds like he's trying to scare her away, he is.]

[video]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[There's fear, naturally, in her eyes. yet she still does not waver.]

Do you intend to continue these actions here?

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[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

I have no reason to, right now. Getting back home is more important and the fun part is the fight anyway. Something these Pokémon and I have in common, eh?

[video]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

If you have no reason or desire your murderous intents here, then I do not fear you.

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

You're a strange one! Fine, we'll see if you can manage to befriend the Monster of the Hidden Mist.

Introductions are the first step, hm? Hoshigaki Kisame.

[He's treating it like a joke, but on the other hand, he's willing to let her try.]

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[A slight bow of her head, to be polite.]

Minnie Mouse.

[and it's more than just befriending now - if he talks of death so easily, he's a dangerous one, one that she must keep an eye on.]

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

[Bowing back, just as polite]

Minnie-san, then. After all, just saying it won't make us friends.

[He's actually curious to see if she'll try to get to know him better, or if she'll just leave it at what he's told her already.]

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Of course. I'm sure we'll find similar interests, even in the smallest of things. I'm sure I would love to see your Pokemon.

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[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

You would, eh? That can be arranged.

[He calls out an Octillery, a Gyarados, and a very tiny Wooper. The Octillery immediately starts hugging his head happily and the Wooper hides behind his sleeve as soon as she spots Minnie.

...And, well, the Gyarados isn't attacking anything? Yet. Kisame just sighs at the antics.]

Samehada, Hiramekarei and Nuru.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[And that seems to lighten the mood. She giggles a little at the antics.]

Oh my, they're so adorable!

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

[The Gyarados just curls sullenly; he's not in a good mood today. Kisame tries to dislodge the Octillery (halfheartedly and futilely) while the tiny Wooper very boldly struts out, waves at Minnie and then dashes behind Kisame.

She peeks out cheerfully a second later]

No one's fooled by the shy act, Nuru.

[video]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[Ignores him for a bit, waving at the Wooper]

It's nice to meet you, Nuru.

[video]

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

[Nuru has made a new friend! She carols happily back at Minnie, but still sticks close to Kisame. Kisame just shakes his head at the antics]