32 (The Whoopee Party)

[her_mouse_jesty]

((OOC: I'm sorry, I know I already posted yesterday, but really, this is something that couldn't be ignored :( ))

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The King has left.

[Action (for Ecruteak) ]

[She just stands before the Burnted Tower, a Charizard at her side. She is absolutely quiet, while the lizard tries to put a wing over her, like a friend would put an arm around another's shoulders.]

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[quickattackjack]

_{[Jack isn't totally sure who The King is, but he finally understands what these sort of messages mean after getting one of his own.]}


I'm very sorry.

Is there anything I can do?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

No thank you.

Just thought everyone should know.

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[usedgao.livejournal.com]

...uryuu. Minnie?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[It takes a few minutes, but she'll finally respond to video. Her eyes are red from crying, yet she's trying to smile with strength.]

Hello, Sakutaro.

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[dragonspeak]

[For a moment, he simply stares off to the side. When he speaks, his voice is soft]

....Minnie?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[She every reluctantly returns the 'video' option. Her eyes are red, it's obvious to know why, but the rest of her face looks eerily normal.]

Hello, Merlin.

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[dragonspeak]

...I'm sorry. [His expression turns weary] It looks like a lot of us have lost someone...recently.

Where are you now?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Yes, well, it's normal. The King has his duties to tend to, after all. It's good that he's gone so he can help everyone and protect our home.

[oh god forced smile is so forced]

Ecruteak. It's such a nice place.

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[dragonspeak]

[He exhales, smiling ruefully. He's not at all fooled, Minnie] Yeah, I know the feeling.

You're there alone?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I've got my Pokemon with me, and some friends in the city.

One of the King's Pokemon was even left with me.

[even her voice is trying to be cheery.]

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[dragonspeak]

It's all right to miss him. [Merlin bites his lip before continuing] I'll not tell him this, but I miss Arthur, even if I know he's back in Camelot where he's needed. [Here he flicks his gaze up with a small, exasperated smile] Again.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[her lip twitches a little, but she still keeps it up.]

I'm sorry, Merlin, I didn't mean to upset you.

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[dragonspeak]

You're not. U-upsetting me, I mean. We all know how difficult it is when you lose someone.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

I just have to wait again, that's all.

That's all.

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[dragonspeak]

Yeah. I guess we'll have to.

Are you coming back to Goldenrod any time soon?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

I'm... not sure.

See, the King and I were traveling to Olivine, we were going to build a nice little house there. A place where our friends could stay for free whenever they traveled.

... And... without him there... I don't think...

[Her shoulders lower, as she threatens to succumb to the sadness.]

... I don't think... I want to do it...

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[dragonspeak]

[He winces. Living alone in a house meant for two sounded extremely lonely]

I don't blame you.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[She takes a deeeep breath, and makes herself 'happy' again.]

S-so, I was just thinking, I'll just stay here and try and get the next badge! I don't see why not.

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[dragonspeak]

[Oh no, Minnie, don't start that again.]

...and after that?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[B-But Queens can't cry.]

... And... and then I guess I'd try and get the next one.

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[dragonspeak]

[Everyone can--and Merlin wouldn't hold it against her. The thought of her traveling alone has him frowning in no time at all, though]

You'll be traveling with someone, won't you?

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Maybe, I... I do have friends here, though I wouldn't want to hold them back or slow down because I was there.

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[trusts-in-johto.livejournal.com]

Your husband, yes?


I am sorry for your loss.

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[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Yes.

Thank you.

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[trusts-in-johto.livejournal.com]

...When I returned, the Professor brought a keyboard for me from Goldenrod City.

Do you wish to hear a song, Minnie Mouse?