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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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[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.

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

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

[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.]

[Quick is nice. She isn't clingy, at least not at the moment.]

That's kind of a nasty trick, isn't it? But you're right... [And she shakes her head.] What are you planning to do next?

Here or upon our return to the castle?

Well, here! We have at least a week to relax a little.

I will travel, I imagine. There is much to see in this place and I do not know if I shall ever receive a second opportunity to do so.

Well, you might...! We were in this world, even if we weren't in the same place, a long time ago, after all. So if you're here long enough you might.

Want to travel with me?

I can think of no finer company.

Great! [IT IS GREAT!] Did you have a place you wanted to stay tonight?

None in particular. [She smiles, looking somewhat amused.] Some day you will tire of my company.

Well if [Not when!] I ever do, I'll go travel or something and then come back. [Galadriel is so soothing to be around, seriously.]

Um, anyway... I was just gonna sleep in the park...

Shall I stay with you? [Don't let the elegance fool you; she's perfectly fine roughing it.]

If you want! We could stay someplace too. [Totally fooled by that elegance.]

It is not necessary. This would not be the first night I have spent out of doors.

Oh... really? Do you want to sleep in the park?

I have told you little of my youth, it seems. I would be glad to accompany you wherever you may choose to stay.

Well... we can try sleeping outside, and find someplace to stay if it looks like it'll rain?

That sounds pleasant enough.

I don't have blankets really or anything!

[She laughs!] Really, I am not quite so fragile as you seem to think. It is a pleasant evening and I have slept under the stars before.

If you say so... but if conditions get worse, we can go somewhere else!

Of course.

[Rin will just lead the way then! BACK INTO THE PARK...]