Twenty-Third Flutter [Video/Action only for Twilight]

[3_butterflies]

[Fluttershy is still holed up in her room at Goldenrod, but at least she's somewhat making an effort to talk to people now, if the turning on of her Pokegear is any indication. Her red eyes show signs of past tears, but she's trying to be strong now.]

... I'm sorry for bothering you, but... some friends of mine are gone... I know that happens a lot, ponies - I mean, people leaving... and sometimes they come back, but don't remember what happened here... So... so...

[She gulps, and twists the butterfly ring on her finger.]

... If Applejack does come back... If she doesn't remember her time here... Then... please don't tell her about... us being... together. I-It wouldn't be fair to her.

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[darkenedgales]

[Oh good, we're getting somewhere!]

And they care 'bout ya, I bet!

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[3_butterflies]

They're very nice that way...

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[darkenedgales]

See? You sure as hell ain't alone here in Johto!

[His expression turns a little more gentle now.]

... So you've gotta be strong now, y'know? For your friend, your Pokémon and yourself. Not saying 's gonna be easy or stop hurting all of sudden, but-- everything will be fine eventually, so try to keep your head up, 'kay?

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[3_butterflies]

[She nods a little more, rubbing at her eyes.]

I'll try my best...

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Brief smile.]}

One would like to think so.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

... I'm sorry it happened.

This place is really unfair.

[Video]

[3_butterflies]

It can't be helped...

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Yeah, but... that still doesn't make it fair.

[Video]

[3_butterflies]

Sometimes... things aren't fair. I... we just have... accept it.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

_{[She'd LIKE to argue with that, but... she knows it's the truth. So she just heaves a heavy sigh.]}

... Yeah.

[Video]

[used_realtears]

[Legit tears here, that slowly spill out into actual sobs]

A-Applejack is gone? I didn't even get to meet her! And you said she was nice and she liked to make friends and I wanted to be her friend! [Some more sobbing]

Please don't disappear too, Fluttershy! I want to meet you! [A bit more sobbing]

[He asked her name in the last thread, but she never replied. I guess we'll just handwave that she told him?]

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[crimsondirge]

That is true. But if she loved you-- I believe that even if she returns and has forgotten, she would want to know. Even if the feelings are gone, the her that was here would not want you to hurt.

[Naoto hesitates.] That's... how I would feel, if I had forgotten.