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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[video]

[3_butterflies]

[You're really just making it kinda worse, cause...]

I've been all alone here before... I guess I could go through that again...

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[Oh for the love of Quetzalcoatl-- this calls for some friendship speeches.]

... That ain't true. You can't really be all alone here.

[He grins cheerfully.]

Not with all those people from different worlds and Pokémon around!

[video]

[3_butterflies]

[Finally, he does some good! Because she does love her Pokemon. She smiles weakly.]

... I do care about my Pokemon...

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[Oh good, we're getting somewhere!]

And they care 'bout ya, I bet!

[video]

[3_butterflies]

They're very nice that way...

[video]

[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...