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[quirkynote]

[The grumpearl projects an image and this time it's of A.B.A, her chimeric form sprawled across one of Oran's many beds. She looks tired, more than usual, and especially for someone who's been out of commission for a couple of months.]

...It would appear that I've fallen ill. I'm...disappointed in myself, I don't fall ill, I'm supposed to be better than that. I survive, I rise, I'm supposed to be filled with potential. ...It's this body, it's weak, even now it's weak. Mightyena was kind enough to allow me back into the guild, and that's where I'll continue to recover. It feels bad... I feel bad...

[A pause.]

...I was aware throughout most of it, at least...I think I was. A lot of it amalgamated with my thoughts, swirling, like a dream. ....I know some of you were there, although it's possible that was also part of the dream. You should tell me if you were actually there or not, s-so I know what the reality really was. Please say you were there...

What else... Oh!

Before I succumbed, a very rude mongoose was able to tell me what my Pokémon species is called. She called it Type: Full. I like that...

...

[At this point, A.B.A isn't sure how to end her message, her stray thoughts just sort of...slipping out.]

I'm not sure what else to say...

I'm hungry. I can't buy snacks stuck in bed...

Comments

[favorforafavor]

[Oh to feel weak in this body-- doesn't he know it!]

Unless I hopped from my dream into yours, must've been some other guy.

[Which... now that he says it, could have happened. What with their memories bleeding into each other, who's to say that he didn't make a special guest appearance in A.B.A's dreams?

On the topic of snacks, though--]

I could make arrangements. What's in it for me?

[quirkynote]

I'd be less tempted to eat you with a full stomach.

[Is...is she joking? It's hard to tell. Does A.B.A ever joke?]

[favorforafavor]

Hey, is that any way to treat a pal?

[quirkynote]

Oh... You'll have to forgive me, I was under the impression you'd be pleased hearing I wouldn't want to eat you.

I...suppose I could, if that's what you really want...

[favorforafavor]

Oh no, don't misunderstand-- I'm pleased as punch. I'm more useful in one piece anyway.

[quirkynote]

Depending on most uses, I'd agree that's true.

[What...what does that mean, A.B.A? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!]

I do hope one of those uses is fetching snacks.

[favorforafavor]

Oh, sure. You'd pay me back if I needed something.

[Is he fishing? Yes, yes he is.]

[quirkynote]

That is how equivalent exchange works, yes. You're free to ask for snacks once I'm healthy enough to get them for you.

[If she HAS to.]

[favorforafavor]

We'd better get you into tip top shape then, huh?

[Yes... YES!! His finest scheme yet! A snack now for a snack later. Ahahahahaha!!! He's a genius!!]

You stay right there. I'll be back.

[Said smirking over his devilish plot!! BRB he'll be trotting into A.B.A's neck of the Spire in a wink with some. IDK. You name the snack, bestie.]