.004 | video | Not his brother's keeper

[in_praetego]

[ He's going to keep this one short and sweet. Again, Airi's handling the camera, thus the wobbliness of the film but it's currently focused on a poochyena taking a snooze at the foot of Yukio's bed before turning up to her trainer. ]

For those who weren't aware, it looks like my brother, Rin Okumura isn't here anymore.

[ He really didn't know what else to say. Part of him is relieved Rin is home but part of him blames himself for not taking better care of him... keeping a better eye on him.

He figures it's up to him to let his brother's friends know. ]

If... there were any debts he owed any of you, please let me take responsibility.

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[anklegandr]

Huh, where did he go?

[ Lose one Rin, gain another. She looks confused, as if wondering just how it was that someone was able to leave this place. ]

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[in_praetego]

I'm guessing he went home.

[ A beat. ]

Did you know him?

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[anklegandr]

No, never met the guy. [ Turning her nose up. ]

I'm new here and was interested in how he left.

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[in_praetego]

[ Ohhh.. that explains it. She's new... and kind of reminds him of one of his students. ]

I'm not sure you'll be able to find anyone who can give you some real answers. I'm sorry.

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[anklegandr]

You just said he left so you must have some idea on the matter. I'll hear your experiences and decide for myself whether or not they qualify as a real answer.

[ Was said student pushy and polite because she certainly is. ]

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[usedswift]

Hi, Yukio? This is Tenten. I don't think we've talked personally, but I've spoken with your brother. I'm sorry he's not here anymore.

[But to business.]

Are you still interested in working with the PGC?

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[in_praetego]

No, I don't think we have. I've only spoken with Riku in regards to the PGC.

[ And there isn't hesitation as he says this. ]

I'm still interested in staying on even if my brother isn't here anymore. It might actually be better if he isn't. His pokemon are still here though and I'm sure they'll be willing to help out.

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[usedswift]

Right, Riku's in charge. I just handle some of the organizational aspects of it.

[She nods, though he can't see it.]

Great. Good to have you with us. Can you fight?

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[in_praetego]

I can... but they took my guns from me when I arrived.

[ He's still not happy about that. ]

I haven't seen them since, or anything I could use in place of them I'm afraid.

[styxiedust]

Oh dear, that's a shame. But...it's nothing you can control, so all you really can do is wait and see if he'll come back. We lost someone from our group as well recently.

[in_praetego]

I guess there isn't... but maybe it's a good thing he's gone home.

[ A beat though. ]

Someone else left? Who?

[styxiedust]

My friend Keiko, things have been a little rough for our group since then. [What with the confiding to Yusuke about her non-human issues and all.] I would say she was the no-nonsense rock that held us.

[Ah but, she shouldn't be talking about herself.]

But Yukio, I'm sure Rin didn't get into so much trouble that he'd be leaving behind debts.

[in_praetego]

Oh... We talked about her once if I remember correctly.

[ There's a small smile though. ]

Well, I wouldn't really say debts per se... but maybe he owed someone a few favors... or some promises he can't keep right now.

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[konpeitoqueen]

[Oh yeah, she talked to Rin... once. His Seedot went missing...

...

...yeah she's gonna do this]

Ehhhh?! He left?! He hasn't gotten me what he promised! How dare he leave!

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[in_praetego]

[ And here are the debts he was talking about. ]

He's been missing for a few days now so I started to fear the worst... but the Pokemon center told me his Pokestar hadn't been activated. What did he promise you?

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[konpeitoqueen]

[...Faked debts. But still.]

A biiig bag of sweets, for my birthday... but that was almost two weeks ago. I guess I just won't get it, huh...

[Cute loli sad face activated!]

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[in_praetego]

[ ...hmm... this kind of sounds like something his boss would pull. ]

I... guess we can see about getting that. Um.. where are you exactly?

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[babel_hacker]

Oh, man...

[Announcing someone's departure can always be hard, due to the usual mixed feelings associated with it. Relief that they went home, sadness and loneliness because they're still stuck here without their friends.

And that small selfish part of wanting them to stay here.]

Thanks for letting us know. Other than a match, I don't think Rin owe me anything.

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[in_praetego]

[ And there's partially blaming himself that he couldn't protect his brother better here. ]

I know he had a few friends here and I figured they'd want to know.

[ A beat. ]

Did... he challenge you to a pokemon match?

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[babel_hacker]

[That's always a thing. Thinking back and wondering about all of those "what ifs".]

He did a while ago! Now I won't have that rematch to look forward to.

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[in_praetego]

It probably wouldn't mean the same if I challenged you using his pokemon.

[ Must be a manly rival thing. ]

If he ever comes back, I'll make sure to let him know.

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[killer_sweets]

So he's up and left again. [He's more then a little put out that Rin left.]

Well, I actually owned him something or at least his pokemon. So I'll just send it over to you then.

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[in_praetego]

He did mention being here before.

[ There's a pause though. ]

I... it's no trouble if you've been using them on your team! I'm sorry if there's been any bother.

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[killer_sweets]

I made it for his team so it's no problem. It was honestly a treat for them after that situation in Ilex forest.

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[in_praetego]

[ Ah, Ilex. What a nightmare that was. ]

Then... thank you very much. Poochy and Acorn are still here so I'll make sure they get it.