⚔ // once upon a dream

[discutio]

[You all know the drill by now. Ignis and Camilla have taken over the nearest kitchen, and there's going to be food in the Pokemon Center soon enough; a warm and comforting vegetable curry. Highwind's even out now, welcoming any and all who might need a large cloud bird to hug after everything that was.]

[It's been a long night. Everyone needs a good meal and a long rest, and luckily one of those things is being seen to immediately.]

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[anythingforyou]

Well, hello there, little Mizushi! You be a good little darling for Atsushi, won't you?

[Camilla will actually be joining Atsushi, smiling down at the little guy in his arms. He's so cute, and while it may take a bit, he'll certainly be a lovely addition.]

I think so too. Just keep going with this, won't you? He'll be back to his normal self in no time, I'm certain of it.

[gekkaju]

[Though his focus had largely been on the food, the Buizel actually turns to look up at Camilla for a moment, eyes distant but otherwise looking at her as opposed to past her or something.]

I'm honestly impressed with you guys, you know. Having done this from the very beginning with all of your Pokemon...now I know how hard that must have been.

[Chazuke had been pretty blank for a while, but not as blank as things are now. Atsushi had it easier to start, for sure.]

[anythingforyou]

...It was certainly concerning, at first; they felt so lifeless and without any joy, and it made attempting to bond with them so difficult. Once we were able to, it was beautiful, but it took quite a few weeks for that to happen.

[Camilla chuckles a bit, though, in understanding.]

All it takes is time and dedication. ...And making sure to take preventative measures, if they wind up having a rather...troublesome personality...

[Arion kind of just puffs up with pride, trotting over to join them and sit close to Camilla. He's a proud little shit.]

[gekkaju]

[That gets a little huff of a laugh out of Atsushi, and as if on cue Natto shifts a little at his side, curling up into a tighter ball with her tail over her face.]

I already have one diva in my group, I don't know how easily I could handle two.

[He really hopes he hasn't jinxed himself.]

It's been hard not to take all the Pokemon like Mizu with me that I see...it's hard to see them and leave them like that.

[But he's been trying to be sparing on himself...just one has been a handful.]

[anythingforyou]

[Oh, Natto, honey...Camilla chuckles a bit at that reaction, though, her look clearly amused.]

Remind me to tell you about Arion and Altena sometime; sometimes it's for the best to hope that your darlings personalities are a touch more...manageable, really.

[she has so many shitlord stories, atsushi, so many--]

I understand, however; were I not so full with my own, I'd do the same...they deserve to have some sort of love and protection, and to not be floating so endlessly.

[...]

Perhaps you should try leaving food out for them, whenever you have the chance? We'll likely be off again, but...it would be a nice gesture, should you have the resources.

[gekkaju]

I think I will do that, actually. I'm pretty sure I should have some berries left in my bag.

[And if he doesn't he'll buy some more just for them, watch him.]

Even if they don't remember it...at least it's a little something to do for them while they can't do much for themselves.

[anythingforyou]

[Doin' the lords work, child.]

Exactly, dear. I'm certain that once they have their emotions back, such kindness will be rewarded tenfold by any darlings who remember your face.