Restart.

[azumods]

HALL OF ORIGIN. The Hall of Origin isn't without its accommodations - after all, humans do live here from time to time, with at least one of them a permanent resident, and even with Arceus' release it doesn't see fit to just make the place into the glass-paned OSHA violation that it normally seems to be. The building itself contains more or less anything you would need after an encounter like this one, whether you want to sleep or locate something to eat, or simply exist around the others for a while; the large hall you first entered into is likely the best for the latter, and you're welcome to gather there for as long as you need. ...Any food is going to be vegan as hell, however, because no one is sure what else you expected. Cyrus and all three Commanders are present for the time being, and amenable to being approached; granted, Cyrus is going to remain outside with Arceus like the asocial individual that he is. Meanwhile, Saturn and Mars in particular seem...it's difficult to say whether they seem "better" or not, but they don't seem acted upon by the Red Chain's influence anymore. (Which is likely a good thing, whether they consider it to be such or not.) There are plans to be made, of course, and things to be done; for now, however, feel free to enjoy the present moment. It's been well-earned.

Comments

[niceoppai]

[Lemonade sort of hangs around behind Chelsea, but she does wave along with her trainer. Chelsea smiles.]

Yeah... No kidding. I still don't think I've processed that we're okay, never mind that this is probably the last of it.

[anythingforyou]

It's absolutely going to take some time for it all to sink in; I wouldn't worry about not processing it all immediately, dear.

[she totally gets it chelsea, holy shit]

Just take your time with it, hm? The beds here are quite comfortable, if you wish to lie down for a while. Sometimes that helps.

[niceoppai]

You know... sure. [She slumps forward with a sigh.] I think I shaved ten years off my life every two weeks in this place!

[anythingforyou]

[...Okay, Camilla chuckles a bit at that.]

That would be two hundred and forty years, you know. Why, I'd wager you'd have shriveled to dust if that were truly the case...and yet I see such a wonderful, headstrong girl in front of me.

[...yeah, that first bit was a little sarcastic, but the last bit? That's genuine.]

[niceoppai]

[Chelsea looks up with a nervous laugh.] You think? I still feel like I'm just trying to stay alive, but... thanks, Camilla. You're kinda amazing, you know.

[anythingforyou]

Well, of course I do! Look at how far you've grown, Chelsea--you've become so incredibly strong that you were willing to speak up for what you believe. Taking that much of a measure for yourself, even if only to stay alive...it's amazing.

[Camilla smiles.]

...I learned from all of you, really. I owe you all thanks, for making me who I am now.

[niceoppai]

Well, I gotta say, who you are now is pretty cool. We're lucky to have you. ...Where are you gonna go after this?

[anythingforyou]

Thank you, dear. We're lucky to have you as well.

[Camilla sits up a bit from the cuddle pile, some of her Pokemon shifting a bit as she does and she thinks...]

...I do need to ask someone if they would not mind, but...I intend to go elsewhere, rather than home; it wouldn't end well if I went back. I do have someone in mind, at least, but I do know that much.

[...it's a long story, honestly...]

[niceoppai]

Really? But you're gonna be okay, right?

[anythingforyou]

You don't have to worry about that, dear. I will be fine; I can assure you that much.

[niceoppai]

Long as you're sure. I mean, I know you can take care of yourself, so I'll try not to.