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[charcoalfeather]

"... Oh, Hi! You're talking to Rakka, but, uh, if you're hearing this then it means I can't answer the pokegear right now. Don't worry. Just make sure you leave a message and I'll reply to it!"

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Comments

[charcoalfeather]

She's fine!!!
she just um panicked
and flew away and hid for a few days

she was worried about everything. And I think she felt just as bad about it as I did when she came back home.

[styxiedust]

Oh dear, it sounds like there was something unresolved there in her mind. But I suppose she accepted your feelings? You wouldn't be so cheerful if there was a rejection, after all.

[Or...would she? What are the kids into these days?]

[charcoalfeather]

[The kids are.... strange, Botan.]

Oh!! Yeah!!
well, we finally talked and she was sorry for running off and was worried about her friend who she liked who went home a long time ago and she realized she needed to try and not worry about me disappearing too and then she told me that she liked me too and she also kissed me on the cheek before she went to shower because she lived in the woods for a couple days because she was freaking out!!!!!

[Rakka, please.]

I mean.... yes, we're dating now.

[styxiedust]

That bit about living in the woods is a little alarming but CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so proud of you being open about your feelings!

[charcoalfeather]

she's fine now... but yes!!!

You were right!! I confessed, and it was a little hard, but we both worked it out and now I have a girlfriend!!!
It's like normal, but penny holds my hand and we kiss sometimes and go to get coffee and it's amazing

thank you!!

[styxiedust]

That's what young love is about, sweetie. I'm glad it worked out in the end, hopefully you and Penny will be happy through the new year!

Call it presumptuous, but was I going to get to meet her in the future?

[charcoalfeather]

oh
ummm yeah, of course Botan.

would you like to?

[styxiedust]

Of course I would! Well, even without the dating, I'm always excited to meet your friends. We could have Penny over for tea and cake, it'd be fun!

[charcoalfeather]

Oh! yes! we could!

I'll have to definitely ask her about it sometime. It would be really nice if you could meet her.

[Text] 4/23, early morning

[cyan_maid]

Hey, Rakka? I have a question for you.
What badges are you looking to get next? I know I'd like Olivine City's at least, maybe Cianwood's too, but if you and Penny have plans to go somewhere to get other badges, I wouldn't want to step on your toes or anything.
I just think, since the weather's nice again, the three of us could get together and plan something out.
I also texted Penny so don't worry about that.

So, uh...what do you think?

[charcoalfeather]

[rubs eyes. mmmeeeggh she's so tired. why is it The Morning.]

huh? ohhey Jane.
um, I'm pretty sure I need to get the Olivine badge and the Cianwood one too. I've never been out that way yet, and I've been meaning to go...

you want to go together? well, that does sound like fun.
if Penny wants to come too, I'd love to go.

[cyan_maid]

[Because it has to be eventually.]

Of course I want to go together! Why wouldn't I? It's always much more fun to do this with friends.
And besides that, isn't there that Safari Zone or whatever in Cianwood? I haven't been there yet, it might be really interesting.

[charcoalfeather]

a Safari Zone? Oh! You mean that place with the Pokemon you can catch!

[.....She's not wrong.]

I agree, it's been so long since we all traveled as a group, maybe it could be a ton of fun!
okay, I'll do it. i'll just have to get a few things ready though. o7

[cyan_maid]

Yes, that place!

[Girls.................]

Same here! I'd like to make sure things are all nice and wrapped up in Goldenrod before we set out and then come back home for the winter.
Maybe we could leave some of the more responsible Pokemon in charge of the house while we're away?

[charcoalfeather]

responsible... hmm.
well, I could leave Ratoru and Moyasu behind to watch the house. They're both pretty responsible Pokemon.
Moyasu will try not to make any more messes.

[Unfortunately, he still thinks of himself as a lap dog.]

[cyan_maid]

Yes, exactly.
Dart's not likely to want to go traveling with us, since I'd never leave Dinah behind, but I think he'd concede to keeping the house in order.
It'd give him a nice project to focus on.

[charcoalfeather]

between all of our pokemon, I'm sure the house will be just fine!
we're going to have nothing to worry about :D

[She says, without irony.]

[cyan_maid]

It'll be smart to check in on them every now and again, and keep everyone stocked up on food, but other than that? I agree, everyone will be okay.

[charcoalfeather]

yes, it will.
I'm excited now! I haven't been out on a real travel in a while!

[cyan_maid]

Not really since like, last year, right?
We're well due for a journey! :B

[charcoalfeather]

nope, not since we went down to Azalea town, I think. and that was a long time ago.

[cyan_maid]

Then we've got to make it a plan to get out there! Even if it's just for short trips! I know the warp thingie will cut down on travel time to Olivine for starters.

when even is this idk, they're in Olivine, deal with it

[in4apounding]

[Penny has no rational reason to fear the ocean anymore, she knows. Not outside of those weird, biennial weekends anyway. It's just a lot of water. A LOT of water, which is very deep, and effectively bottomless, and stretches out past the visible horizon.]

[It's fine, this is fine.]

Rakka? I'm ready.

[She's- got just about every possible item of water safety gear on over her swimsuit, short of an actual oxygen tank. Precious, her Vaporeon, is at her side.]

[It's fine, really.]

who cares, it's beach time

[charcoalfeather]

[Some of the mystery and wonder of the ocean has faded from the last few times she'd visited the seaside, but Rakka still loved to head to the beach. Especially now, in the summertime, it made for a cool and relaxing day.

Well, a cool day.

She knew Penny wanted to learn how to swim - a fantastic idea, one that she even promised to support her girlfriend with! And having come all the way to the beach, it was the best possible time to give it a try.

...Hopefully, they will get to that part.]

Penny...? [um] Are... you sure you need all of that?

[in4apounding]

Y-es? Yes. ...Probably.

[Is this part of the lessons, is it a trick question.]

Safety is very important, Rakka.