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[genderbentmario]

Whoa, okay, I forgot to do this for way too long! Guess I was so excited to be back I forgot all about the journal network.

So uh, for everyone who does know me, hi! Missed you guys, like, a ton. I'm totally surprised how little's changed! For people that don't, my name's Lyra. I come from Johto (that's a Pokemon region), and I'm fifteen going on sixteen. I like radio dramas, I watch a lot of Pointed Love and Steel Samurai (except I kinda like the new Pink Princess series better, I think), the Witch Detective books are my favourite, and I like pop music, fanfiction, exploring places, fighting crime, and Pokeathlon. Oh, and Pokemon training, but I guess you could kinda assume that, huh?

Don't be shy about saying hi, especially if you're big on Pokemon too. I'm gonna be working hard over the next little while -- I still have Gym Badge number sixteen to win, so I wanna be ready for it.

Oh yeah, roomie! I know my team takes up a lot of space, so just lemme know if it ever bugs you that they're out of the balls. I can just keep one out at a time if you need a little room.

Comments

[rivalsweetscent]

Oh, hey, I thought I saw you around. Welcome back!

[genderbentmario]

Thanks! I'm glad you remember me. It's been a reaaalllly long time, at least on my end.

[rivalsweetscent]

Of course I do! It hasn't been... Ohh. I guess you had a time warp kind of thing going on...?

[genderbentmario]

Yep! It's been years and years since I was here, from where I'm standing. I guess it hasn't even been long at all from your point of view, though, huh?

[rivalsweetscent]

Just a few months, haha. Though this explains the whole 15 thing. I thought that seemed a bit off!

Have you been traveling around a lot then?

[genderbentmario]

Tons! I've been to Kanto, Oblivia, Orre... oh, but I was mostly just in Johto, to be honest. No matter how much I love exploring, I always seem to wind up back home.

It's a little weird to be back, though, to be honest! I was trying so hard to change, and everything here's still the same, you know?

[rivalsweetscent]

It's home for a reason! There's nothing wrong with that.

Mm, I think I can see what you mean... I bet the changes you made in yourself are still there though. Now you just get to show everyone else.

[genderbentmario]

Yeah... guess that means the school'd better watch out, huh? I've had years to catch up to you, y'know!

[gricklegrass]

What's pink princess??????

[genderbentmario]

It's this TV series! I think you'd dig it. It's about the Pink Princess, and she lives in Neo Olde Tokyo, where she fights for love and justice! It's kinda like a sequel to Steel Samurai, but you'll still get it if you never saw the first series.

[truffulatree]

Ooooooh! I have no idea what that is either!!

[genderbentmario]

Well g u e s s w h a t ?

Somebody's got a boxed DVD set that can fix that little problem.

[truffulatree]

Oh boy!!!!

[genderbentmario]

Trust me, it'll blow your mind. The season finale with the showdown with the Evil Magistrate... ah, I can't spoil it! You gotta see for yourself. Stock up on popcorn, because you'll end up marathoning it whether you mean to or not. It's that good.

[truffulatree]

I will get all the popcorn.

How do I make it pop.

[Only half of it will be burnt.]

[genderbentmario]

With magic. Or a microwave. Either one of those works!

[Only half is a step in the right direction, at least.]

[star_punched]

Sounds like you did alot while you were gone.

Don't think I need to tell ya I missed ya too.

[genderbentmario]

Hey, you know how I roll. I've always got something on the backburner!

So how much have I missed? How many boxing titles have you taken home while I was running around the regions?

[star_punched]

You do keep yourself pretty busy!

You're lookin' at the new Champ.

[genderbentmario]

Aw man, for real? Way to go, Mac! Jeez, you're gonna end up some kinda legend before I even know it!

[star_punched]

[blblblblblblbl]

N-naw, I ain't no legend...Just the underdog, lotta underdogs do things.

[genderbentmario]

Things like becoming legends!!!!!!

You don't hafta be so modest, Mac! You earned the title through hard work, so enjoy it!

[star_punched]

Pfff. Okay, you're makin' me blush.

[genderbentmario]

Yeah, I have that effect on boys.

[audio]

[goldhearted]

Hi Lyra! It's really nice to have you back!

It's kind of been a while, so, like... What have you been up to!?

[audio]

[genderbentmario]

Lots and lots of travelling, mostly! I got most of my Kanto badges... uh, but not all of them yet... and I explored some real out of the way places too. Ever heard of Orre or Oblivia? After that, I just kinda went home and helped out in the Safari Zone for a bit. We got some Lapras established there, it was actually pretty fun.

But you know what? It's really good to be back! How've you been coming along? I bet you're much stronger than when I left, huh?

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[goldhearted]

Whoa; that all sounds incredible! I haven't really seen much of Kanto yet. Haven't gotten any badges there yet, either. I've heard the names Orre and Oblivia, I think, but honestly I don't know anything about 'em!

I'm good, of course! My team and I have been training real hard since I've seen you last, but we always are! I'd like to think we're getting stronger.

[rivalappeared]

You're looking to get badge number sixteen, huh?

[genderbentmario]

Yep! Should be pretty easy. I mean, if a leader can't even be bothered to show up at their own gym, they're probably not taking the job too seriously, you know?

[rivalappeared]

Yeah, guess you have a point, there. Must be stubborn. Gonna be hard to convince a guy like that to battle you.

[genderbentmario]

[OH NO YOU DI~INT]

Huh, I didn't even think of that! Never would have thought a gym leader would be scared to face a little girl in pigtails, you know?

[rivalappeared]

Aren't you a little old to still be referring to yourself as a little girl?

[genderbentmario]

I'm surprised! I thought you woulda been all condescending about my age.

I mean, I guess I could say this gym leader's scared of a blossoming young feminine beauty instead...

[rivalappeared]

Yeah, I guess let's stick with little girl.

[genderbentmario]

Well, either way. The longer this gym leader puts it off, the stronger I'm getting. Just saying. If he wants to prove he maybe isn't the mediocre wannabe I think he is, he'd better step his game up.

[monotreme_101]

Hey. Welcome back, Lyra. How you been?

[genderbentmario]

Hey, long time no see! I'm better than I've ever been. Couldn't possible BE more ready take on the trials of high school. I haven't missed out on too much fun, I hope?