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[reservedempath]

[Video feed shows a pot of gracidea flowers upon an otherwise empty windowsill. And no green-haired willowy girl in sight, but she can at least heard.]

I think it's a little interesting how something can be gone and consequently missing, and yet sometimes it can still be present. I planted these with Professor Cyrus almost two years ago. These flowers, I mean. And I remember the day that I did vividly, because it was one of those times that we were arguing.

We don't really ever forget the people we crossed paths with, I guess, even when we want to. After all, there are things I want to forget too. But I'm beginning to think that I'm going about it the wrong way. Instead of wanting to escape a past, or to pretend people from the past don't exist, I think I should at least be embracing the time I spent with them while they were here.

[It doesn't take a genius to put together that she means both Sonny and Cyrus when she speaks. Except those who didn't know either.]

It's better to be thankful than it is to be held back. Smash Academy, can you tell me what you're thankful for? It doesn't have to be a person. It can be a thing, an ideal, a belief - whatever you want. I'm simply curious.

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[rivalthunderbolts]

Everyone's got their thing! Mine happens to be bacon.

Nice to meet you, Voile!

[reservedempath]

Dare I ask what got you onto bacon?

[rivalthunderbolts]

My trainer fed it to me way back when, and it was the most delicious thing I'd ever eaten.

[reservedempath]

I didn't know Pokémon were supposed to be eating bacon, admittedly.

[rivalthunderbolts]

That's Green Team for you. We're the rebels.

[reservedempath]

Oh. I see. So you're friends with Bulba, then? I'm surprised we haven't met before.

[rivalthunderbolts]

Yep. Bulba's my bro. Not really surprising since I haven't been here all that long!

[reservedempath]

[She nods. She seems to have gathered that.]

How long have you been here? If you don't mind my asking, of course.

[rivalthunderbolts]

About... 5 months now?

[reservedempath]

Long enough that we should have met. I'm sorry for not paying better attention.

[rivalthunderbolts]

Hey, my fault too. Well, I'm happy to make up for it now!

[reservedempath]

Yes, of course! Are you liking the academy so far? I feel like I've been here for almost too long, but it's hard to want to stay away for long periods of time.

[rivalthunderbolts]

Well, so far so good! Can't complain. Classes are a breeze, I get to spend time with my family, and I'm meeting cool new people! How do you like it here?

[reservedempath]

[Voile nods.]

It is as welcoming today as it was when I came here a couple of years ago. I'm glad to hear it's the same for you.

[rivalthunderbolts]

Yep! And hey, I just made a new friend, so it's awesome!

[reservedempath]

[Excuse her while she's a bit flabbergasted by his 'bold' demeanour.]

How kind of you, Jolt. You are much more open than I am. Perhaps I could learn something.

[rivalthunderbolts]

It took a lot of work I came a long way to get to this point. But I like to think I turned out pretty great.

[reservedempath]

You do seem pretty great.

[Ohhhh. Clearly he's a ladies' man.]

[rivalthunderbolts]

Heh... Not used to people agreeing with me when I say that.

[reservedempath]

So you're more accustomed to hearing that you're... terrible, perhaps?

[rivalthunderbolts]

More like "obnoxious" or "cocky".

[reservedempath]

Are you actually either of those things?

[rivalthunderbolts]

Depends who you ask!

[reservedempath]

Allow me to rephrase. Do you think you are either of those things?

[rivalthunderbolts]

I probably am at times. Don't deny it. 'Specially the pride thing. But everyone's got their quirks.