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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...

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[colorsflyinghigh]

[No way! The moment the video hits, Ren's heart jumps with relief and excitement.]

A.B.A! I'm so glad you're okay.

[He grins widely, before it turns a little awkward.]

I tried visiting you, but... ah, heh, they were afraid it was contagious-- as you've already been told.

[He does not mention that they specifically did not want him there in fear that it would make his own symptoms worse, or A.B.A's, but he's not going to say that on a public network.

He's noticed some of the others have already offered food, but it'd feel wrong not to offer something of his own...]

... Oh, I know. Why don't we all gather together to celebrate that you're better? We can all bring something to eat!

[quirkynote]

[She honestly can't blame him for not wanting to risk it. It was truly a torturous time, A.B.A barely scratched the surface when it comes to how much she really did suffer under those conditions.

She wouldn't wish that on anyone, not even the worst homewrecker.]

Mightyena did suggest another sleepover... I'm surprised, this implies that they stopped once I was incapacitated? How was anyone building morale?

[colorsflyinghigh]

Ah... I guess...

[A sense of melancholy flits through the pearl.]

It just wasn't the same.

[It wasn't. Something about it definitely felt off without A.B.A. It sort of... felt similar to when Morgana ran away.]

I mean-- we still share rooms, so it's not like we stopped sleeping together at all.

Either way, glad to have you back. We should have another proper sleepover.

[quirkynote]

[...it's still so strange hearing people are glad to have her back. She's so used to hearing the exact opposite, it gives her a very...bizarre mix of feelings. Joy for being wanted, but a pang of hurt wishing she could hear these same things from Paracelsus. Why...why did she have to be sent to another world and transformed before hearing that she's wanted?]

Very well, it's settled. I'll begin the preparations for another sleepover. However, I may need assistance in gathering everyone this time due to my weakness.

[colorsflyinghigh]

I'd be happy to spread the word. [Ren grins.] I'm sure everyone'd be happy to join us, too.

[If nothing else, people missed A.B.A. Ren's sure he can convince some of the more... stubborn members, too.]

I look forward to it, A.B.A-san.