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Ahhh... [Such a happy sigh, here.]

You know what's an extra-weird thing about this no one has mentioned yet? This is a repeated world change - kind of. Years ago now, we went to a world that had Pokémon too. I guess it's probably the same world! I haven't seen any of the kind of Pokémon here that were there, but maybe it's just a matter of time... and anyway, that world change was my favorite one I'd ever been on! I think if I had to live in any world that the castle changed in to for keeps, I'd pick this one.

[She goes quiet for a second. She remembers Zexion asking her that question... the first world change took place when he was still around. She wonders if he's here somewhere. Maybe he'll talk to her if she is. Or maybe she'll broach the subject.]

This world is a lot of fun and it's really interesting and beautiful. And there's so much to explore! And to be honest, I really like Pokémon. Tad has been one of my best friends ever since I met him on the first world change. I hope everyone has fun. This will probably only last a week, anyway... [Her voice drops a little. She's disappointed, yeah. Rin could spend a month here, or even more.

Then reminded of something:]

Ah, yeah, for those of you who saw me... um, I'm older again. That was a quick loss it seems. [Little does she know, ohoho.]

[Zexion]

[A little hopeful:] Hey... are you here?



[Open: for those of you who have hit the ground running, you might run into Rin face to face! She went through Route 4, the desert resort, and hit Nimbasa City already, acquiring a new Maractus along the way. She'll go back over it more later and then push on... maybe to Driftveil, or maybe Mistralton? She just wants to see as much of the world as possible.

Anyway, she's sitting on a bench in a public park, kicking back and keeping an eye on her Pokémon. Tad the Arcanine and Certain the Absol are curled up licking each other, while the new Maractus is wobbling in place, staring back at Rin. Apparently it's (at least temporarily) put down roots.]

Hmm, you need a name... [She looks up at the sky, still relaxing on the park bench.] But it has to be a good name. I guess it can wait, anyhow.

I wonder if we should just sleep here in the park tonight...

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Not yet... actually I'm not even sure if it's a boy or a girl! I guess my Pokédex can probably tell.

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It is difficult to discern on sight with these strange creatures, true enough.

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Do you think this one even has a sex? I mean... [She looks at it and just... laughs.] It's a cactus.

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That would depend on whether it is more akin to a plant or an animal in matters of reproduction, would it not? [Which...she's not sure. These little things are strange.]

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I guess that makes sense... it has flowers on its head, so maybe it's a girl? [Girls = flowers, clearly. She stands up and moves back to Galadriel.] What do you think a good name would be?

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Hmm. [She considers a moment.] "Erwiel," perhaps- "daughter of the desert."

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Is there a "son of the desert" or do you think I could get away with a name for a daughter if it didn't have a sex at all...?

[inafadingcrown]

"Erwion" is the male form, or there is "Eruben," if you should wish for a genderless variant.

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Well... time for the moment of truth one way or another I guess! [She whips out her Pokédex, flips it open, points it at the Maractus and clicks on the info button...

"FEMALE," the device beeps out.]

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Well, Erwiel it is I guess! If she likes it.

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[Slight headtilt] How are we to know? [Can a glorified cactus look happy?]

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[She always looks happy... though it's a bit up in the air whether the name or the fact that it's a name has percolated into that cactus-head at all. Erwien just keeps swaying gently and making weird clunking noises.]

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... It's true Tad and Certain are a lot more expressive...

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Maybe if she attacks us...?

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[She laughs] That would be a fair indication that she dislikes the name, yes.

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Sometimes Certain bites me when I laugh at her! So I think we can probably expect her to stand up for herself.

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Not unlike her owner.

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[... Rin reaches out and takes Galadriel's hand, stepping nearer her with a small smile.]

Do you have any plans for while you're here?

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[And Galadriel will set her other hand atop Rin's.]

None in particular. I have stumbled across a number of friends who had previously left the castle and I believe one may wish me to travel with him. He seems to remember me to some degree...

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That's right... I saw Jun on the boat. [Rin leans in towards Galadriel, almost resting her head on her shoulder. But she doesn't go that far. She just stays close.] It seems it'll be another change like that, bringing back people. Who's your friend?

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He who seeks my company is a young man by the name of Jonothon Starsmore, but I have also encountered here Lord Krasus. Were you acquainted with either?

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No! [Though the name Krasus sounds familiar.] Though I'm glad people are returning during world changes now. It's nice... knowing they'll remember...

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Mmmm. [She has her own thoughts on that and they are a bit more conflicted, but she'll leave the topic for now.] It is always something of a comfort to see old friends again.

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[A little quietly.] I know people hate it here... but it's horrible starting over every time, sometimes.

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[She forgets, some times, that she's talking to a very young girl who has seen more partings than she should have. So she answers softly.]

I know. I do not begrudge you your happiness, dear one.

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[She's needy sometimes, so Rin opens her arms and steps towards Galadriel again to hug.]

I guess it could mean nothing good. But...

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[And Galadriel has no problem with that. Have a quick hug, Rin.]

Such things grow more complex the longer one remains in this place. [She understands that for herself now.]