[ He's silent a moment, head tilting and his arms folding. Hmm. ]
To be honest...I wonder if her lands aren't some of the worst out there. Or close to it. [ Truthfully, he's been thinking about it a lot. ] But I want to go there anyway. If it's too bad, then we'll only stay for as long as we can, then leave.
But... [ His arms unfold. ] Thras knows what I'm doing. I can ask him if he can help with protection, and then Rei and me know how to use dunamis to keep off emotional effects for a good amount of time. We all just have to watch where we step or what we touch, and not go off on our own.
[ Especially what they touch, after everything in Thera. Oh boy. Red looks back behind his shoulder, speaking again. ]
I'm worried for my own reasons... but I won't let anyone be at risk on this trip, and I expect everyone to say if they don't feel they can stick around any longer than keep it to themselves. [ By now, he's looking straight at Shizuo. ]
If you promise to be honest about how you're feeling and if you need help, I'm fine with you coming. [ A beat. ] We're leaving on [ this day ], so you can think about it if you need to.
[...Whoa. This kid has really thought a lot about this. And that is definitely a determined look. A look that Shizuo can't help but feel some admiration and respect for, and that in turns actually helps him think less of his insecurities and more determined himself.
His expression becoming more resolute, he gives a nod.]
All right.
[That's. That's all he says. Is he saying "all right" to needing to think? "All right" that he's going?? "All right" to give himself his own reassurance!?]
[ Another blink, but this time his face grows into a more excited look. Not so much since it doesn't entirely matter whether the guy comes along or not, but hey. ]
Alright! [ A pause, and then-- ] We're gonna take your problems seriously, but I don't want you to miss out when we can cover it, if that's the only thing holding you back.
Yeah, don't worry. [...Okay.] Well, a little. But I'll be working hard on my end, too.
If anything I'll just punch myself out before it gets too bad.
[Would. That work. Would that really work, no one knows. But as incredulous as that sounds, he is sincere about it. And probably really would do that.]
And he would be!! ...if not for those question marks. His mouth opens, ready to try and explain, but as they pop up and make his eyes flicker between them all and then go back, they first bring out a scoff.
And then giggling-- that turns into a laughter. Nothing coming from the belly up, but arceus do those look silly as heck. He rubs at the back of his neck, the porrings on the bench stirring from their nap. Red's trying his best to compose himself here, the air warming and an electricity flickering off his feet. ]
It's-- heheh there's no crystal ball! It's all power! No crystals or spoons!
Red, dude, Shizuo thinks you're an okay but why are you laughing.]
Was something funny about what I asked?
[Were this two, three years ago and in Ikebukuro, anyone who witnessed Red laughing at Shizuo would probably panic as surely the man wouldn't tolerate it and be instantly pissed off. As it is, however, Shizuo is just looking at Red still confused...but also not amused. Not mad just...not amused.]
[ His humour had already died down to small chuckles by then, but the amusement was still on his face as his brings his hands up close to around his own head. ]
I've never seen anyone make symbols appear around them like that! Didn't you see them? The ones for questions!
[There might be one or two still around but most of them kind of darkened and broke when he turned "unamused." However, a few new ones are popping up, and with brows furrowing, Shizuo looks around and—]
...Oh. [.........Huh.] Never really noticed before.
They're fun. [ Fun, funny-- an odd clash against the seemingly cool guy that Shizuo is, but is that so bad? Not to Red!! ]
My friend makes sparkles appear when he's happy. Even love hearts! I don't do anything like that.
[ Behind him, one of the porrings is making noises-- the more goofy looking of the trio, with one shoving the other to hush down, a tough expression on his face afterwards. Don't say hi to Shizuo like a dummy!! ]
[Shizuo is still kind of. Looking at those question marks and actually tempted to try and poke one—actually, he is. That is definitely a hand raised to see if he can poke it.
But he glances over to the porrings, and sure enough, when they make eye contact they kind of bounce around making both noises and shushing sounds.]
They probably remember Mochi. [Just gonna say it out loud since that's exactly what he's thinking. He'll walk over to give them some friendly pets, though.]
[ Woah, petting them!? Two of them are too cool for that, baka! Not the third one though. They're totally okay with it. ]
Oh yeah! ...actually, to be honest, I don't know how to explain it. It's a kind of ... mind energy. [ Yeah, he doesn't know what he's talking about either. ] But the pokémon I have with me -- my partner, their powers are strong. They can knock you out without touching you, [ hopefully?? ] so you can just ask me to do it if you need that.
We can even have a... [ hmmm ] ...a safety word! If I hear that word, I'll bring them out!
[ Or he can do it without the word, but isn't it nice to have the option? ]
[This is. An excellent question. How strong is Shizuo's mind? In some ways, it's probably very strong because it's quite simple, straightforward, and doesn't really fall for nonsense that easily. On the other hand, getting blasted from a Pokémon is completely different than someone trying to manipulate his brain and it would be kind of funny. Physical attacks not working but poof, psychic ones.]
Yeah, sure. Don't need to worry about safe words, though. Just do it if I start getting out of hand.
[ A no nonsense pokémon for a no nonsense guy. We'll pull out a high-tier pokémon just for your anger, buddy. ]
Alright. ... I haven't told Sosyne about this, but I don't care if you decide to talk to her about it. [ He gives a slight shrug. ] She already knows what it's like down there.
Then... I think that's it. You should bring some good boots and and gloves just in case. I dunno if they'll help, but the stuff in Thera got bad to touch in some places, and they're always good to have on trips like these.
Oh yeah, it might be cold too, so a coat won't be bad!
If there is, I don't know how safe it'll be to get near. The only place we were able to find that might be connected to her was outside Daimonia's city, and...I doubt the water's going to safe anyway.
Sosyne's people used to live underwater, but unless there's a way to get inside something like that without going into the water ourselves, it's too risky for a small group, even with a water pokémon.
Mm! [ He shakes his head. ] You were concerned about her when I met you ... or you wanted her to...fish up and stop hiding. [ He doesn't really remember that day well and what was said. Neither seem to be bad things to Red, though. ]
But if Lu Meng was willing to have you with him, then I'm willing to trust someone Lu Meng did. [ --ah ] Are you aligned to her too? Some people like learning about the Arehtei they're aligned to. The other team I've been putting together are all Peromei aligned, so far.
[ Which he chuckles at, then decides to arch his back, stretching it. He's been busy, okay. Who knows what he did for the half an hour before he got the porrings and sat with them and the squirrels. ]
Ah...yeah, I'm aligned with her, so that's one reason why I'm kind of interested. But another is I kind of feel responsible for how she might feel sometimes. [Because. Anger.] And because I can kind of understand a little.
[Little.]
So not sure if that's gonna be a good or bad thing... [Will he be able to resist better? Or succumb to the influence more?] But I'll work hard to stay calm. Or if I get pissed off, just direct it at whatever might be crawling around or somethin'. [At least they won't have to worry about that.]
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To be honest...I wonder if her lands aren't some of the worst out there. Or close to it. [ Truthfully, he's been thinking about it a lot. ] But I want to go there anyway. If it's too bad, then we'll only stay for as long as we can, then leave.
But... [ His arms unfold. ] Thras knows what I'm doing. I can ask him if he can help with protection, and then Rei and me know how to use dunamis to keep off emotional effects for a good amount of time. We all just have to watch where we step or what we touch, and not go off on our own.
[ Especially what they touch, after everything in Thera. Oh boy. Red looks back behind his shoulder, speaking again. ]
I'm worried for my own reasons... but I won't let anyone be at risk on this trip, and I expect everyone to say if they don't feel they can stick around any longer than keep it to themselves. [ By now, he's looking straight at Shizuo. ]
If you promise to be honest about how you're feeling and if you need help, I'm fine with you coming. [ A beat. ] We're leaving on [ this day ], so you can think about it if you need to.
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His expression becoming more resolute, he gives a nod.]
All right.
[That's. That's all he says. Is he saying "all right" to needing to think? "All right" that he's going?? "All right" to give himself his own reassurance!?]
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All right?
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I'll go along. After seeing how determined you are, wouldn't feel right if I chickened out because of my own problems.
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Alright! [ A pause, and then-- ] We're gonna take your problems seriously, but I don't want you to miss out when we can cover it, if that's the only thing holding you back.
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If anything I'll just punch myself out before it gets too bad.
[Would. That work. Would that really work, no one knows. But as incredulous as that sounds, he is sincere about it. And probably really would do that.]
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I have partners who can do it for you! How good are you at resisting psychic powers?
[ This is currently a conversation taking place. ]
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...Like... With the crystal ball or something?
[Question marks. Actual question marks are popping up around him.]
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And he would be!! ...if not for those question marks. His mouth opens, ready to try and explain, but as they pop up and make his eyes flicker between them all and then go back, they first bring out a scoff.
And then giggling-- that turns into a laughter. Nothing coming from the belly up, but arceus do those look silly as heck. He rubs at the back of his neck, the porrings on the bench stirring from their nap. Red's trying his best to compose himself here, the air warming and an electricity flickering off his feet. ]
It's-- heheh there's no crystal ball! It's all power! No crystals or spoons!
[ he may explain better in the next tag ]
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Red, dude, Shizuo thinks you're an okay but why are you laughing.]
Was something funny about what I asked?
[Were this two, three years ago and in Ikebukuro, anyone who witnessed Red laughing at Shizuo would probably panic as surely the man wouldn't tolerate it and be instantly pissed off. As it is, however, Shizuo is just looking at Red still confused...but also not amused. Not mad just...not amused.]
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I've never seen anyone make symbols appear around them like that! Didn't you see them? The ones for questions!
[ Are they all gone now? ]
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...Oh. [.........Huh.] Never really noticed before.
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My friend makes sparkles appear when he's happy. Even love hearts! I don't do anything like that.
[ Behind him, one of the porrings is making noises-- the more goofy looking of the trio, with one shoving the other to hush down, a tough expression on his face afterwards. Don't say hi to Shizuo like a dummy!! ]
Oh, I think they remember you.
[ Maybe?? Or maybe they remember Mochi...! ]
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But he glances over to the porrings, and sure enough, when they make eye contact they kind of bounce around making both noises and shushing sounds.]
They probably remember Mochi. [Just gonna say it out loud since that's exactly what he's thinking. He'll walk over to give them some friendly pets, though.]
So what were you talking about psychic powers?
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Oh yeah! ...actually, to be honest, I don't know how to explain it. It's a kind of ... mind energy. [ Yeah, he doesn't know what he's talking about either. ] But the pokémon I have with me -- my partner, their powers are strong. They can knock you out without touching you, [ hopefully?? ] so you can just ask me to do it if you need that.
We can even have a... [ hmmm ] ...a safety word! If I hear that word, I'll bring them out!
[ Or he can do it without the word, but isn't it nice to have the option? ]
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Knock me out with psychic energy, huh.
[This is. An excellent question. How strong is Shizuo's mind? In some ways, it's probably very strong because it's quite simple, straightforward, and doesn't really fall for nonsense that easily. On the other hand, getting blasted from a Pokémon is completely different than someone trying to manipulate his brain and it would be kind of funny. Physical attacks not working but poof, psychic ones.]
Yeah, sure. Don't need to worry about safe words, though. Just do it if I start getting out of hand.
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Alright. ... I haven't told Sosyne about this, but I don't care if you decide to talk to her about it. [ He gives a slight shrug. ] She already knows what it's like down there.
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....Nah, I don't think I'd talk to her. [Mostly because he doesn't think it's worth bothering her about it. Well, him bothering her. Red can do it.]
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Then... I think that's it. You should bring some good boots and and gloves just in case. I dunno if they'll help, but the stuff in Thera got bad to touch in some places, and they're always good to have on trips like these.
Oh yeah, it might be cold too, so a coat won't be bad!
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Got it. Think there will be a lot of water? [Since it's Sosyne and water seems to be her thing...]
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If there is, I don't know how safe it'll be to get near. The only place we were able to find that might be connected to her was outside Daimonia's city, and...I doubt the water's going to safe anyway.
Sosyne's people used to live underwater, but unless there's a way to get inside something like that without going into the water ourselves, it's too risky for a small group, even with a water pokémon.
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Yeah, I think so, too. But all right, I'll come prepared.
And thanks for the invite. [It...actually feels kind of nice and almost like an honor that he was even considered.]
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But if Lu Meng was willing to have you with him, then I'm willing to trust someone Lu Meng did. [ --ah ] Are you aligned to her too? Some people like learning about the Arehtei they're aligned to. The other team I've been putting together are all Peromei aligned, so far.
[ Which he chuckles at, then decides to arch his back, stretching it. He's been busy, okay. Who knows what he did for the half an hour before he got the porrings and sat with them and the squirrels. ]
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[Little.]
So not sure if that's gonna be a good or bad thing... [Will he be able to resist better? Or succumb to the influence more?] But I'll work hard to stay calm. Or if I get pissed off, just direct it at whatever might be crawling around or somethin'. [At least they won't have to worry about that.]
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...but then. Mmm. Mmmm. ]
...unless they're emotion blobs, I guess. ... actually, anything like that might just make things worse.
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