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[grief-theory]

@hopeful-hugz liked for a starter!

“Excuse me.”

His plan was pretty much the simplest sort that one could possibly make at a time like this... approach the nearest person, and ask for directions. Of course he was lost. He always seemed to be lost these days, but he never really let it get to him. What did it matter, anyway?; it wasn’t like he had anywhere to be. Hopefully this stranger had some kind of idea where they were, though. He didn’t particularly enjoy aimlessly wandering without some kind of goal in mind.

[grief-theory]

@ghostlyanon liked for a starter!!

Oh.

The first thing that popped into his head was to run at her, hug her, greet her like an old friend........ it took him a long moment to remember that she.. didn’t actually know who he was. Not like this.

So instead, he approached slowly. As though they were merely strangers, crossing paths by complete accident. He didn’t want to admit it, but... he wanted to talk to her again. He just didn’t know how on earth he could make her stay when she didn’t know him.

“.....hey there,” he figured that was as good a start as any. A smile, something non-threatening. His weapons were all sheathed or out of sight; there was no reason she shouldn’t respond positively... although, the fact of his being a complete stranger might put a bit of a pause on things. But he hoped not. He had never made many actual friends, and he didn’t want something as minimal as appearing a different species to scare this one away. He would just have to start over - he’d done it once, so he really saw no reason why he couldn’t befriend her again.

[absolutely-peachy]

@deltahoenn​ liked for a starter!

The little Spritzee had always been easily excited - but it was unusual for her to charge up to a complete stranger the way she just had, hovering inches from the human’s face with - almost - literal stars in her eyes. For a long moment, her trainer was struck speechless. However, upon recovery, she wasted no time in leaping into action.

“I am so sorry!!” She snatched the Fairy-Type right out of the air and cradled her in her arms as she apologized a second, and then a third time to the young lady who’s personal space had most definitely just been invaded by the over-enthusiastic Perfume Pokémon. “She’s not usually like this, I’m not sure what’s gotten into her...!”

[mooglerush-blog]

blackmage-lulu started following you

“.......Lulu??!”

No way - that was impossible. He hadn’t seen her in such a long time.... there wasn’t a chance this could be the same person.... was there?

“It’s been so long since we last talked, kupo.... is it really you?!”

[absolutely-peachy]

@yxung-monarch (from here!):

“I meant pick me up, Ms. Peach.”

Blink.

“....oh.” Of course that was what she had meant - that only made sense. The princess let out a tired laugh, “I’m sorry! I’m not totally here right now.... long day.” She’d been far too busy lately - all kinds of political nonsense and events to coordinate, and she’d barely been sleeping to top it all off; it was amazing she hadn’t come down with something yet. Knock on wood.

“Of course I can pick you up!” The girl was perhaps a little big to be asking something like that; but Peach knew how important it was to show little ones affection and love, and Penelope never seemed to be accompanied by her parents, so surely that was an area in which she was lacking. She bent down and pulled the girl into a hug, then scooped her into her arms with a little smile.

“How’s that?”

[absolutely-peachy]

Julian would be attempting to get past the guards to knock on the Princess' door. "Your Highness? It is Julian. I wanted to offer my services in repairing your castle and salvaging things... I also wanted to give you your gift, since I was too shy to give it to you before it all hit the fan."

“Oh, hello!” Peach didn’t recall ever making the acquaintance of this interesting-looking man, but she did remember seeing him at her birthday party, and offered him a sweet smile at his greeting.

“That’s so sweet of you!” She glanced back towards the foyer of the castle, and upon noticing a few Toads lingering about, stepped back to let this Julian fellow inside. He was technically a stranger, after all, and it never hurt to be careful.