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[Filtered away from first gens, evil residents, and people who would pass on information to either the first gens or evil residents]

[Business time. Written:]

For those of us who met either of us on our child loss, if you hadn't noticed: Legato and I are back to our normal ages. And also back out in the dead zone. [Fortunately.]

I spoke recently with Zexion, when the world changed to the Pokémon world. He informed me that the first gens have mostly departed, and seemed to indicate that they were fleeing something. Though obviously this hints there might be danger out in the dead zone right now, it's also an opportunity for us to explore without fearing attack from them while this lasts and I think we ought to take advantage of it. I know Aradia was planning an expedition too so this might be ideal timing.

He also informed me that in summer, the rivers on what he referred to as the "Totem Coast" open out and let people travel very quickly. I suggest we consider pushing in that direction and maybe making some vessels. This might be a good opportunity for us.

[She's damn well determined to get in on any expeditions that happen too, Legato-watching or no Legato-watching. He can go back in the cells for the trips, for all she cares. Speaking of Legato... thinking on him...]

[Lady Caterina Sforza]

Hello, can I ask for a word with you?

[Legato squad]

I've been out here keeping an eye on the creep for a while now. I think you know who I mean - Legato Bluesummers. Blue hair, yellow eyes, murderous tendencies? I'm thinking I would like a break for a while. Would anyone be interested in relieving me?

I'm hoping we can actually put together rotating teams to help take care of this, as it's wearing for one person to do this.

He's been decently behaved, at least.

[Raine, Jun, Sakura and Eva]

Welcome back, you guys. Sorry I didn't say hello sooner, but I didn't remember most of you. How're you all doing?

[Galadriel]

Hey... I guess you don't have anymore babysitting to do right now, huh?

[Whew, long entry. At least it's done.

For anyone who might be in the outpost, now, Rin is sitting in the common room, paging through the journal quietly. There's a glass of water and a plate with a whole avocado and some bread and grapes next to her, but it doesn't seem like she's touched her food yet. Maybe she's just relaxing?

Open, of course.]

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[Oh, Raine understands that more than well enough. She just wants to make sure Rin gets back in one piece.]

That is true, yes. You'll keep your lines of communication open at all times?

[Haha... makes her think back to the Riful incident. Yes, yes, she will definitely be keeping lines of communication clear.]

Yeah. And maybe I could even find somebody who wanted to go with me who'd be a help. `[She has someone in mind already even c:] Safety in numbers and so on.

Oh? Someone besides Tad, you mean? Because as much as I do love my Pokemon, they aren't always the best for communication.

You know Sakura, right? I wonder if she'd be interested...

I do, [since they'd spent a lot of time together in Unova] and I agree she'd be an excellent choice. Do let me know if she's not interested, but otherwise I believe the two of you should be fine.

Would you want to go?

For the larger trip, certainly, but I'm finding that I'm still acclimating to having my magic returned to me. I don't know that going to the Dead Zone so soon would help that process.

... How long does it feel like you spent with the Pokémon?

The memories from beyond the past year and a half remain clear, but beyond that they do seem dreamlike. They're still there, however.

Wait... I'm confused. The memories of the last year and a half - in Paradisa? Or did you go home, in between getting brought back to the Pokémon world, and then back here?

My apologies for not clarifying. The past year and a half I've been in Unova I remember clearly, and beyond that I have two sets of memories - a clear one, of Paradisa and Aselia, and a foggy one of the rest of my life in Unova that I suspect was manufactured.

- you were in Unova a year and a half.

Apparently. The dates do seem to match from when I departed the castle.

Though it must be said that before my return, those memories which are now unclear were very clear in my mind, so I suppose it's possible I was somewhere else during that year and a half as well.

... That is really scary, Raine.

Don't I know it? Still, unless we continue to investigate, we may never know for certain.

I definitely won't stop investigating.

I'm glad to hear it.

... I'm glad you're back, Raine. I missed you.

[Regardless of... the unsavory implications of people returning with their memories. And the whole situation with Jun.]

I'm glad to be back, Rin. Thank you.