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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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[Emm. One of these days, you are going to be convinced to rest, dear gods--]

Oh, Emmeryn, ever the worrier... [It's fondly said, though.] I think this is the best I've felt in quite some time, all be told. I didn't think I'd ever get to feel such bliss with my darling partners, nor any of you ever again.

You all make it so easy...

[fondly, too, but MAYBE IF THE GROUP WASN'T LIKE THIS SHE WOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY SO MUCH!!

but she softens, of course she does, hearing what Camilla says next.]

Oh, Camilla... The feeling is well deserved. You have worked so hard all this time, all of you.

We have, truly. I'm glad for that much; I think we've all earned quite a bit of respite for all that's happened here.

[...Camilla considers something for a moment, looking to her team and pursing her lips a bit.]

Really, I'm going to miss this world once I'm off. [...] You intend to stay here, correct?

I do. I will do my best to make up for all the attention Shaymin will be missing in your absence. [That's light and playful, of course, but she's sincere when she says,] We will both miss you terribly.

[Camilla flushes just a bit at that, just kind of. Making some kind of undignified noise, before speaking up again--]

...I do thank you for that. But if the world that... [...There's a bit of an intentional pause as Camilla seems to consider her words, before shrugging her shoulders in a gesture which can only be described as 'fuck it'--] my brother inhabits allows us to, you can be certain that we will visit. I promise you that much, Emmeryn.

[...]

As...a matter of fact, if it's not too much trouble...could I ask a favor of you, perhaps?

[she isn't going to embarrass camilla any further but do you see the delighted shine in her eyes when camilla says "brother." do you. that's cute!!! that's adorable]

For you, it is no trouble at all. What can I do?

[she is!! thankful!! that emmeryn likely has no idea who she's talking about!! oh gods nobody would hear the end of it]

...The world that I may go to, it's...unlikely to be a safe place for any of my partners. [...oh no, she can hear the bunch of them starting to make Sad Noises--] Could I perhaps ask you to take some of my partners in with you? Just to ensure that they have someone there for them, who will love them so.

[there is so much Sad Noises going on here, help???]

[remember how the motivation behind the earlier michael doxxing was "aww i love my friend so much" vs "haha i love this nerd i'm gonna embarrass the SHIT out of him!!!" because, like, no, nobody would hear the end of it, but only because emmeryn is so fond

in the meantime, though—oh NO, not sad noises, and instead of helping, Duma takes this opportunity to barge right by Emmeryn and in Arion's direction specifically with a well-meaning, but incredibly stupid, shout of] DO NOT BE SAD, FRIEND! [so that's fucking fantastic

aand of course Emmeryn has to come in and chase her idiot son down, and she crouches by this big ol' cuddle pile here so she can reach out to offer pats without making anyone extricate themselves.]

Oh, darlings, it would not be the first time all her love moved heaven and earth. It will be no time at all until you all see each other again, I have no doubt. Would it be all right with you, if I kept you company until then?

[That is, of course, a yes.]

[this is fair and valid, but also embarrassing

But dear god, Duma, you are likely gonna be a host to a bunch of Pokemon just kind of squabbling and squeaking sadly--Arion can actually see now, at least, but there's just a whole bunch of "But I don't want her to go!" "What if she doesn't come back?!" "We need to protect her!" "I don't wanna be alone!"

It. It takes some time after that, the teary eyed team just kind of looking to Emmeryn with some level of concern. It takes a little while for some of them to just...talk among themselves, fidgeting--some are calmer than others, at the very least, but Haar's the first to nod his head at Emmeryn's question, leaning into the pettings a bit. Eda is next, after a moment or two--the trash child just kind of snuggling up to Emmeryn's other hand. Melady follows suit, and Beruka does as well...

...And while they takes the longest to do so, after some encouragement, Altena and Arion seem to agree as well, nodding their heads.]

...You have my dearest of thanks, Emmeryn. [And she really means that.] I swear on my life that I will return to you all--safe and sound, so we can all be merry and in one another's company again. You have my word. [...she chuckles a bit.] It's the most I can offer, since my titles of home will not matter.

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