⚔ // stress in solitude

[discutio]

[Once Saturn had left, Ignis took a slow breath to steady himself before standing and speaking again.]

I think we have a fair amount of things to discuss, after that. But we'll also need to rest and recover here; We may be able to take it at Saturn's word that he won't alert Cyrus to us, but overstaying our welcome by more than a couple of days is unwise--that means we need to take advantage of this as much as we can.

[Strategy was easier. The words came naturally, and he was able to hold focus.]

If anyone needs me or wishes to assist, I'll be in the kitchen. I'm aware we just ate, but I presume we'll all be more comfortable if one of our own makes breakfast in the morning.

Comments

[hyruglyphics]

In truth, I'm not sure. ... My reading on the species has revealed a few things, that they are a normal type, that their saliva can paralyze with a lick, and that they are known to be somewhat gluttonous. But her quirk could be .... her singlemindedness. She has not been with me long.

[ She does bow her head in apology for the Lickitung who has... gone back to the tongue dangling into the water, fishing. Assuming Kazuma got off it. ]

[takestheblame]

I admit this isn't the kind of teammate I thought you'd catch.

[Certainly different from the kind of Pokemon he had noticed she had been interacting with! There's nothing metallic about this one!]

[hyruglyphics]

Does it...? I wonder, what did you envision for me?

[takestheblame]

More mechanical creatures, or mystical in some way. There was this species I saw as a nightlamp back at Veilstone that seemed like the kind you'd observe. [how to describe it...] It looked like it was made of clay.

[Claydol. That's the one he's talking about]

[hyruglyphics]

I can't deny that sounds fascinating to me. Truthfully, even as you're describing it, it makes me want to see it.

[ She laughs a little, smiling as she does, brushing back some of her hair ]

... In truth, I was hesitant to capture another.

[takestheblame]

You felt unprepared to have two teammates at once?

[In a way it's surprising so many got more Pokemon despite being new to the world of Pokemon training]

[hyruglyphics]

Yes. I wasn't even sure if I was prepared for the first... Miphanus has shown more of themselves over time, but as long as they eye remains so glassy, I didn't feel worthy to work with more.

[takestheblame]

I think one of the reasons why they're healing is because of constant contact with us. Another partner could be beneficial for them in some similar way.

[hyruglyphics]

I've started to theorize that myself. Saturn's statement that they need to continuously adjust their system only reinforces that idea to me.