✸ <—- Leave this in my ask if you want to see an AU where our characters are in a family together
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(( Masou looks so at peace here, to the point where he no longer wears his hood, at least not around his family. He truly does look as though he’s had a[nother] chance at happiness, after all his angst. It almost makes me wonder if I drew the same person, haha. Either way, he looks happy, as does this entire picture. It’s like a photograph in a way, very cute. <3 ))
“Ah, as for myself? Erm...” He hesitates, withdrawing from his calm smile as he wears a concerned, hesitant frown...
“Things... could be much better, admittedly,” sighed the rose, his face scrunching further as he grits his teeth. “I’ll keep it brief and simple for you; I’m undertaking a task to gather money to relocate my family from danger. A vacation to another island to visit family gone to hell... and thus I’m currently on the hunt for a bounty.”
Perceval rotated his neck, his face awkward.”I, er, apologize for this reunion being awkward with the weight of cruel and immediate reality. I truly wish I had the time to properly settle and become reacquainted with you all over again, but time is of the essence, as they say.” The tall rose warrior pledged an arm over his chest as he nods to his old friend.
“I hope you have been faring better, you’ve grown to become quite a stunning woman. You certainly seem to be doing well at a glance.”
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[ @tales-of-a-selucian-refugee ] [ response to this ]
[ @tales-of-a-selucian-refugee, continued from here ]
“Ah, I’ll keep it brief as possible for you, mon amie.” After pressing one of his bouquets into his head and clearing his thoughts, Perceval straightened himself out and readjusted his collar, looking Eira straight in her golden irises as his face returned to being firm and determined.
“ Me and a friend of mine were visiting Hakumei as vacation from Ghalidor, to see our relatives that we both had over in that island. For the most part, it was going quite nicely in that Yuuto area, but erm, we noticed criminal activity was gradually on the rise... up until Pokemon from another country, Nobu, were permitted to immigrate to Yuuto as per the leader’s grant...” Perceval glanced off to the side with a grudging sneer, gritting his teeth, “... even though Nobu is the enemy nation of Hakumei... needless to say, panic and chaos took place shortly after.” Shaking his head before such potent emotion could lead his explanation astray, the Roserade continued for the Gardekiss.
“With how many amassed to Yuuto, me and Naida quickly relocated our relatives to another Hakumese settlement, where we soon alerted the guards to strengthen their defenses just to be safe. Though how long they’ll be at peace there, we are uncertain... ” Reaching into the satchel at his hip, Perceval held out a folded piece of paper and spread the sheet out, glancing at it.
“That was when we heard of a bounty... a bounty for a refugee, labelled as a criminal. And the reward is quite high...” the tall Roserade looked up at Eira from his sheet. “... high enough so that we can legally immigrate our relatives off the island via boat. If there weren’t so many Nobuans we would attempt to fight them off, but as of now, it would be foolish suicide to do so. Oui... as grim and drastic as this route is, it is the quickest way we can gather such a high amount of profit in very little time, enough to afford tickets for everyone.”
Patting the paper, Perceval kept his stare at Eira, this time looking a little pleading. “Please don’t worry about your own funds... besides, I’m not sure how much you could lend if it would suffice... and who knows when we could meet again for me to pay you back, if I were to accept it? I insist, please, keep your money. Instead... if at all possible, I wish for you to assist me in another way. A simple answer, if you could.”
It was right then that Perceval turned the paper around so that it could face Eira. From there it was clear as to what he pulled out; it was a wanted poster, and the face looked shockingly familiar to Eira...
“ ... Have you seen this Gardevoir Momoko anywhere, Eira? Anywhere at all?”
“If anyone were to ask for me, whether by looks, name or both... pretend you’ve never seen me. Plead amnesia. For reference... my name is Momoko.
That said... can I entrust this request to you? By any and all means necessary? I have unfinished business... and while I wish to return home eventually, I CANNOT allow them to take me.
The combined waves of restorative will curled and swirled over Momoko’s wounded, battered body. The result was her scars lightening once more, and the tension in her face was lifted ever so. This, along with the previous healing from Seireii, allowed Momoko’s breathing to seem much more relaxed... however, her eyes still do not open. Now it seems as though she’s still resting from exertion rather than suffering...
The Audino’s ears slanted briefly to still not see her friend come to, but that was when she realized that Momoko has yet to intake any nutrients. She feels like this is the last step... with a concerned look but still holding onto hope, Kari crossed her hands over herself as she glanced up at the Gardekiss.
“I think all I have to do is prepare juices and medicine for her... something to nourish her body’s needs, nene... that should be easier.”
Ever grateful, Kari clasped her hands together and bowed to the angelic-looking hybrid, giving her a touched and thankful smile.
“Thank you so much, I can feel hope... her recovery’s coming along well, I can really feel it...!” She twitches her ears cutely. “Um, since you seem to know Momoko... my name is Kari. I hope we can meet again, miss...!”
