TEST 8.

[azumods]

FLOW. The feeling of pressure in here is immense. It's stronger than it was with Darkrai, something you can feel down to your core, something that you couldn't shake off even if you tried; there's nothing to do but power through it. Saturn, for his part, either isn't feeling it at all or is incapable of reacting in any sort of appropriate way even if he could; he simply continues to regard you from across the room, his words hanging heavy in the room. It's a far cry from his behavior during the first month you were here; he was civil then, willing to do you favors in exchange for the chance to talk to you. It's plain that he will be doing no such thing today; it may be difficult to know where to start, really. Especially when your Pokémon don't seem to be doing well - whatever's happening here, they seem reluctant, even unwilling, to fight anything in this room. Perhaps it's not surprising; the energy in the room is likely familiar to them, and it's the sort associated with someone deciding to take their spirit away last time it was angered. Whatever the reason, you're on your own for now; whatever happens is your choice, and yours alone.

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[discutio]

...I gave you my word that I would challenge you with all I had. To stand aside now is as unthinkable to me as awakening to common sense is to you.

[azumods]

Oh, good, you're back to the sarcasm. I was almost worried about you.

[discutio]

This time, it’s not sarcasm.

Tell me; my understanding is that often one’s intent is communicated through battles between one’s companions in this world, is that accurate?

[azumods]

Often.

[discutio]

I...understand. For if the one you've sworn to follow should find victory, it comes paired with a loss you aren't certain you can bear. But you're in too deep to turn back...you've come too far, and to fail that person is beyond unthinkable. Any sacrifice would be nothing; whether it should br sight, emotion, spirit, orthe excision of mere uncertainty, all is in the name of that person and their ideals.

You and I are the same. That is why I said I would come at you with all that I have--to stop you, for I can not say you and Cyrus are wrong in intent despite your inexcusable methods. To stop you because...perhaps, devoting oneself to a single cause at the exclusion of all else truly isn't a right way to live.

I don’t know if my team is able to fight to their fullest, but I place my faith in them as my companions and friends. Therefore, for your sake, for mine, and for the protection of this world...

[There was a Pokeball in his hand gripped like a magic flask about to explode, Hemera bristling at her trainer's feet as Ignis stared straight through Saturn without needing to see him.]

Commander Saturn--I challenge you.

[GRAND CHAMBERLAIN IGNIS SCIENTIA wants to fight!]

[niceoppai]

[Chelsea steps back and looks at the others.]

Oh, man... I hope Ignis knows what he's doing.

[azumods]

You're making a mistake.