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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.

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Emmeryn, I'm dying.

[Michael, clearly not dying, flails an arm at her to the best of his ability. None of his other Pokemon seem at all inclined to intervene in this.]

Oh, I don't know about that.

[Nope, she's just leaving him there to flail and coming over to pet Ky—maybe attention and also the tiny floating fish god Emmeryn has to keep from getting all up in everybody's business will be enough of a distraction to give Michael an exit?!]

[Well, Ky's always down for attention! He doesn't exactly uncoil from around Michael, but he's distracted enough that Michael can sort of start to extricate himself.]

Technically I can't die, but I think I might get shot out of this body if I break it too bad. So that could happen.

...I...see.

[what a fucking description that is?? it's always something new with you isn't it michael]

Better that we do not find out with certainty, but somehow the risk seems rather low for the moment. [and, to Ky—] Isn't that right, love?

[pet pet pet, escape while you can, michael]

[Aggggh, okay, he's out, he's out]

Oh, home's a lot more dangerous, as usual. [He adjusts his clothes, always a little fussy.] It's really great to have this place to fall back on. Haven't had somewhere safe for...oh, three hundred-odd years. But now, things go bad, I can just bring everyone back here!

Oh, dear, please make sure you keep yourself and your friends safe long enough that you can make the return trip together if it comes to that...

[like yes very good that you have a safe place to come back to but the entire rest of that was very worrying!!! you know how she gets now she's fussing!!!!!]

[Michael nods.]

It's alright. I was with the Judge, last time I was there. She's got a few reasons to arrest me, at this point, but she'll do it by the book. Plenty of time to grab Janet and slip out.

Just so long as you are certain... But I am glad to hear there is a plan in place.

[that's all little reassuring but also she intends to continue worrying about this, possibly forever]

We've some time yet before departing, so if there is anything that would be of use to have before you go, or anything you might need waiting here for you and your friends for your return, do let me know. I want you to stay safe, so if there is any way I can help, I will.

[Michael sucks a breath in through his teeth, pressing his hands together.]

Actually...I know you've already got a lot on your plate. But do you have room for any more Pokemon? I really don't know what would happen if I brought living things into the afterlife, but I think it might be death. Kinda usually how that works.

Oh, of course I have room! That does sound like a question better left untested and unanswered... Just so long as they are not going to mind all the activity. [And, reaching behind her to pat Duma,] You will play nice, won't you, love?

[Duma kind of...snuffles back at her. It's probably fine.]

Looking after any of your Pokémon would be no trouble at all.

[Michael smiles, while about half of his Pokemon peer doubtfully at Duma.]

Thanks. I'm sure they'll be just fine - and hey, I can visit from time to time, if nothing goes wrong! I'll bring Janet back to meet everyone.

[Duma, who has never learned anything in his life and absolutely has no intention of starting with spatial recognition skills, hides his face behind Emmeryn's legs and genuinely believes this will be enough to shield him completely from these judgmental stares.]

You are going to have me spending all this time until you do visit worrying terribly about you. [if nothing goes wrong!!! you're KILLING HER] Oh, but I would so love to meet Janet, and the rest of your friends, too, if you have the chance to bring them by.

[That probably only works on Gaston.]

Oh - no, really, it's fine! You know I can't die, right?

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