Audio;

[truthdecided]

Ren is in the clinic.

[Akechi's words are blunt, monotone, and he tries desperately to not any ripples of worry or distress slip through his thoughts.

Still, those focusing closely may still feel it. A tingling feeling like ants skittering across one's brain.]

I will be doing what I can to care for him. Obviously, I'm not clinic staff, but I owe him as much.

[Something like irritation starts to flare, but it fizzles out fast.]

I told him not to overdo it. Now he's going to fall even further behind.

Comments

[bladeofnymeia]

You and many others I know would share that sentiment. But...I'm glad you won't squander the chance.

[A soul in the aetherial sea takes a long time to cleanse and be born a new for that. To be able to do this in one lifetime is priceless.]

[truthdecided]

Frankly, Mightyena-san is infinitely more agreeable than my previous 'superiors.' Even within the restraints of the guild system, we're rather fortunate to be so accepted despite our status as outsiders.

[It speaks to a certain kindness he's seldom seen with humans. Are Pokémon simply well-meaning, or is there more to it?]

[bladeofnymeia]

What is she like, Miss Mightyena? I'm not part of her guild, but I have not forgotten her initial kindness when we all arrived and needed a place to stay.

[truthdecided]

Gruff, but kind. She cares greatly for everyone in her guild, regardless of their histories or personalities.

[Pausing, he heaves a small sigh.]

What of Ribombee? I admit, I've only really seen him from a distance.

[bladeofnymeia]

...Ambitious. He has the Bay's interests at heart, but there is an ambition to him I am very familiar with. I began my adventures in a very...commerce-focused city, and he would not be out of place there.

[Really the kindest way to put it.]

But you did not hear that from me.

[truthdecided]

It's funny. I had similar suspicions.

[Just to be safe, he shuffles closer and lowers his voice.]

Often, bright smiles and overabundant cheer are a facade used to get people to do what they want. I'm well versed in the art of playing to a crowd.

[...]

That, and I find the lack of roofs in the lower ranked quarters deeply perplexing, given that your guild has at least two fire types.

[bladeofnymeia]

Oh, yes. The fact that we have gone without incident in a wooded area is a miracle in and of itself.

I'm used to it for me, though. There are worse places to sleep.

[truthdecided]

I suppose it is somewhat a matter of perspective.

[He glances back at Ren.]

We're exposed to the elements in the tunnels, but at least there we have ceilings. The walls are much too thin, but they are stable, if nothing else.

[bladeofnymeia]

...You are making me feel as if I ought to focus my attention on a massive blanket initiative, instead of the satchels I keep trying to perfect.

[ARE YOU ALL COLD, DO YOU NEED BLANKIES, SHE CAN MAKE BLANKIES IT'S SO EASY]

[truthdecided]

[A "blanket initiative." Hmm... He cocks his head slightly, envisioning this.]

Such a project may require additional hands. Blankets require far more materials than satchels.

[bladeofnymeia]

You can technically turn a thick bolt of fabric into a proper blanket if you hem the edges.

[She's been brushing Emmet out for his shedded fur and that shit pressed and spun into something is toasty.]