Test 9.

[azumods]

SPACE The base in Eterna City is neither as large nor imposing as the Veilstone building; however, you've likely noticed by now that it's just as odd-looking, if not moreso. Located in the northwestern portion of town, it stands at the epicenter of the spatial disturbances plaguing the city; it doesn't seem unaffected by them - there are parts of it that seem...out of place, the building itself just as patchwork as the rest of the surrounding area - but it still seems structurally sound and the door is still in place and looks like it belongs to the original building. So it'll probably take you where you want to go upon walking through it. Probably. That said, while it's not the best idea to kick down the front doors and hope no one notices, it doesn't seem that you have much of a choice; unlike the Veilstone base, there doesn't seem to be another entrance. So it's either front doors or nothing; hopefully there isn't anything too hostile immediately inside. There don't seem to be any guards stationed outside the building, at least - it seems that they're staying inside just as much as the locals are. Either that or they have other reasons for not being around. On the one hand, Dialga may have given you some idea of what you're likely in for eventually; on the other, Palkia is an entirely different creature, holding dominion over another aspect of the universe entirely. Hopefully you've steeled yourselves, either way; best of luck to you.

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[divinedescendant]

[Emmeryn finally moves—standing still seems like a fantastic way to fall down but she does her best to come forward and onto her knees (if Cat Janet won't shoo out of her way she'll have to, like, half-crawl around her, and she'll do it but she won't like it), close enough to reach out and take the egg. She doesn't, not yet.]

Your love is enough. [Her voice comes so, so quiet, but she means that.] It is the love you have shown me and the love enough to let this go that will allow it to watch this world to rediscover its own heart for you to see again.

You could come with us, if you wished, even if only for a while. The journey is long, and it is not easy, but you know what dangers we have faced and what is coming, and you know I would not trade it for anything.

[azumods]

[It is not a match for the creator, or the one claiming to be god. But if you want its assistance, then maybe.

For the time being, free Palkia; Palkia is what needs you now.]

[divinedescendant]

Never mind making yourself useful; if you offered only your companionship, I would be happy.

[She reaches one hand towards the egg, slowly.]

May I?

[azumods]

[Yes. Take it with you, and love it.]

[divinedescendant]

I will.

[And she takes the egg so gently in both hands, brings it to hold in her arms.]

And I promise, I will not be the only one who does, and I will carry all you have given me in my heart so it might help us on the journey ahead—I am so, so grateful, Manaphy. I hope you have found precious things as well, here, perhaps worth sharing with your faraway friend.

[azumods]

[Yes, of course.

You should go. Perhaps you will meet it again someday soon, though.]

[divinedescendant]

I truly hope so.

[but. hm. carefully setting the egg in her lap, one arm still keeping it in place as she reaches out her other arm]

May I, then, before we depart?

[let mom hug manaphy???]

[azumods]

[...mom can absolutely hug manaphy, apparently. it is down for hugs, let's do this.

...its body is made of like an absurd amount of water percentage-wise, this thing is so squishy, it squishes like hell.]

[divinedescendant]

[OH MY GOD!!! THIS IS THE CUTEST THING THAT'S HAPPENED TO HER IN AGES!!! SQUISH!!!!! even one-armed because she's keeping the egg safe, she is an expert at hugs, and fuckin' A does Manaphy deserve a good hug these days]

Safe journey until we meet again, my darling. Thank you for all you have given me.

[niceoppai]

Did, uh. Did you just sign us up to babysit an adorable island god's egg baby?

[divinedescendant]

I may have. They say it takes a village.