#the-third-shadow

[ask-sarah-and-co]

(@the-third-shadow) Nid @ Jasper: "My, my, so many Yveltal around here~" they chirped, approaching Jasper with a curious glint in their eyes. "You seem to at least be enjoying yourself. Probably better than being holed up asleep somewhere, hm?"

They tilted their head.

"Though it is odd seeing an Yveltal palling around with a Cobalion. If only because it makes me want to know why you two are the only ones here. I heard you mention your counterpart Xerneas--- Artemis, was it? What about your Zygarde? Oh! Or do you even have a counterpart Zygarde?"

Ha, I am indeed enjoying myself. I do not “hole myself up,” as you said, but I spend a lot of my time ferrying souls and spirits. It is nice to relax…

Ah, as for my universe’s Zygarde, there are multiple. I do believe that only one, the one mortals call “10%,” is considered my counterpart. Proteus is a busybody, they probably would’ve hated being cooped up here, he chuckles. I do think they could’ve attended if they wanted to, since they are merely the god of shapeshifting, but I digress. He pauses to think for a second. Assuming you meant the “complete” Zygarde, xey are way to busy to attend. As the god of order, it has much work to do… As for Artemis, he smiles, she is no socialite either. She despises parties and attention of most sorts. She originally had the invitation to this gala, but turned it down to spend more time with Sarah.

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(note: they/them for Proteus, xey/xem/it/its for complete Zygarde)

[askappos]

(@the-third-shadow) (Nia @ Prism) "It is good to hear you've escaped bad people and bad things. I hope you are able to heal comfortably..." They trailed off for a moment before quietly asking their question. "What will you do now with your freedom? Do you have anything particular in mind?"

"Many of the deities and so called 'protectors' are neglectful of this world--if not downright malicious and destructive. We need a new generation, versed in compassion and morals. But first, I need to return to that facility to get something before it its ruins are cleared."

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Prism has flown off and is unavailable for asks.

[askappos]

(@the-third-shadow) Nia @ Appos: "Another... like me?" They seem a little curious at Appos, settling down next to her peacefully. There is a faint clicking in the mechanism of their mask as they tilt their head. "Although... it seems like you also struggle with rest. Do you have strange dreams, too? What are yours like?"

Appos realized that they asked about her dreams.

"Oh, uhhh, yeah I do but only when I'm out of my Heal Ball. They all kinda vary? Like just now I dreamed I was fighting a goopy monster. And one of the first ones I ever had, it was a bad dream where I was floating in a tube and I kept getting shocked. And another one I had I was trying to climb out of a window, but somebody was pulling on my tail. One thing I kinda noticed,

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[askappos]

(@the-third-shadow) (Misc @ ???) "That facility you came from... I sure hope all those Pokemon are okay. I get what it's like to feel trapped--- really, I do--- but... why'd you bust the place up so badly on your way out?"

"Of course the other Pokemon were okay. I did not lay a single hair on them. And they're fine mentally as well, it's a mercy that they and my sister weren't easy targets because they were in sight of potential visitors and decent staff. But..."

His calm façade fell for just a moment.

Warning for abuse and mention of death below

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"But in the end, and pardon my French, he was a fucking sadist and wholly evil, I am fully convinced now. But back then, I was compliant. I merely used astral projection to travel around when he wasn't performing his unapproved experiments on me.

"And then I had enough."

"He caught the brain activity that indicated my astral projecting. And he administered the worse pain of my life. I could not take it anymore, and I assure you, he is dead now. Although, I caused more destruction than I intended because I was blinded by my rage."