[Video] Searching for her knight in shining armor

[innocent_royal]

[Public Video - Open to All]

[The screen flickers as the video feed shows a young girl who has been making great progress in coming out of her shell and appearing more often on the network. She was looking quite eager, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed even, as she held the cutest pink and white pokeball in existence in her free hand, a Love Ball.]

"Hello everyone, I apologize if I disturbed anyone. I met with a fortune teller the other day and traded me this darling pink and white Pokeball for one of my red and white ones. She told me I am to have a fateful encounter with a knight, and I need to find a woman named 'Pid.' Is there anyone who can help me find her?"

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[hatedbloodline]

I do not know this person, 'Pid', but are you certain her words are to be trusted? I have heard fortune tellers have an unreliable reputation.

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[innocent_royal]

[A new face? Sadly, she's not focused on making introductions at the moment. She wants to believe in this destiny that was in store for her.]

"Unreliable...? But, this ball I got from her. It has a pokemon inside. I traded a empty ball for it. Is it really so certain if this fortune teller is unreliable?"

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[hatedbloodline]

No, it is not, however, you must be careful when dealing with such people. Blindly trusting strangers is a good way to get yourself in trouble. You are fortunate to have avoided such a fate.

If this 'Pid' person possesses a device such as the one we speak on, I'm certain she will attempt to reach you - or perhaps someone who knows her will mention a means of reaching her.

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[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia is fortunate? Somehow, she doubts that. She doesn't dwell on that for long, though.]

"Yes, perhaps. I will keep my...'network' thing open in case 'Pid' tries to contact me.
...My name is Anastasia. May I ask yours?"

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[hatedbloodline]

[ More fortunate than Tiara, one'd bet. ]

A wise decision. [ Oh, right introductions. ] Certainly. My name is Tiara. It is a pleasure, Anastasia; you have a lovely name.

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[innocent_royal]

[She is only fortunate to be alive.]

"It is very nice to meet you as well, Miss Tiara. And thank you! Your name is very pretty also."

[Anastasia doesn't know Tiara well yet, but since they both apparently have something in common, the young girl can't help but make an offer with a chance to get to know her better.]

"Um, I live at the K&H Home for Children. If you would like to visit me and play with my pokemon, you are more than welcome to."

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[adoptedalien]

Anastasia-chan, I don't think you should go around just trusting strangers like this. It's dangerous...

Even if it's true you didn't get tricked and it was a completely fair trade, what if this "knight" or this "Pid" is someone who can't be trusted and hurts you in some way?

[Mamoru had a deep level of concern in his green eyes, but only because of what had happened recently.]

I'm sorry. I just want you to be safe.

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[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia is pleased to hear from Mamoru, but she does understand his concern.]

"You have a point... In that case, do you want to be there with me if I find 'Pid?"

[It was a sincere offer. Anastasia didn't plan on giving up on finding out what her destiny was. So, if anything does turn bad, she would feel better if she had someone she could count on.]

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[adoptedalien]

Of course I do. I was planning to go visit Levy-san in Fayren, but, that can wait if you're sure you want to do this, then I'll make sure nothing bad happens.

Like with Toto, I don't care what happens to me. As long as you're okay.

[Mamoru tried to close his eyes and smile for her. All he wanted was for Anastasia to not end up in trouble.]

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[innocent_royal]

"You do not have to give that up just to stay with me. After all, I do not know if I will meet 'Pid' today, or if I even hear from her."

[Though she narrowed her eyes at the mention that he doesn't care about himself.]

"...Do keep in mind, Mamoru, that while you may not care about yourself, there are those who do care about you. Please, do not be so reckless."

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[adoptedalien]

It's not that I don't care about myself, it's that I was taught by my friends to fight to the very end to save others.

[Mamoru sighed gently, he didn't mean to sound so reckless, he just cared too much about others for his own good sometimes.]

Maybe you're right, but when the time comes, I want to be able to help you with whatever you need. Anastasia-chan, if something's bothering you, if you ever need help, tell me. I'll do anything to help.

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[innocent_royal]

"I appreciate all you do for me, Mamoru. Your friends at home are very fortunate to have someone like you."

[She paused and decided to switch to a more casual chat to pass the time.]

"If I may ask, as a girl, what honorific would I use for you?"

[gammavirginis]

"I'm not familiar, sorry. A name was the only detail given?"

[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia nodded.]

"Yes, that is right. Just... 'Pid'..."

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[beautifulmidboss]

Hmhm, how romantic that all sounds, knights and fateful encounters, indeed.

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[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia seems quite pleased to hear someone who agrees. She is without a care at the moment.]

"Right? If this leads me to my guard from home, then I will happy. That is why I hope to find this woman because I think she is the first in a chain of events."

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[beautifulmidboss]

[Midboss is a romantic at heart, really.]

Either him, or it might lead you to a wonderful new friend here. So long as you're careful and keep an open mind.

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[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia nods happily, thinking that perhaps she just made a new friend right now. Of course, that also means she would've failed the 'Be Careful' test.]

"Yes, yes! I would welcome new friends also. And I think I have an open mind."

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[beautifulmidboss]

[Yes, the 'be careful' test does not seem to be going too well for her at this point. Oops? At least Midboss is fairly harmless, anyway.]

An open mind is always important. Very few things come together exactly as you would expect.

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[innocent_royal]

[She nods again, but not as enthusiastically.]

"That is very true. I have tried many times at something, but it never goes quite as planned. All I can do is just try again."

[redsnowangel]

Pid, huh...? Yeah, can only really think of one person here with a name like that, and well... she doesn't exactly strike me as the bright, shiny type, you know?

[Why on earth would someone innocent like Anastasia have to go find someone like Pidonus?]

[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia perked up and peered at Zelos with a hopeful look in her eyes.]

"You... Do you know 'Pid?' Can you arrange me a meeting with her?"

[She's looking for her because destiny.]

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[redsnowangel]

Well I do have a hunny called Pidonus, she's the only one I can think of.

She's not exactly the knight in shining armour sort, and totally a tease. Pretty nice if you get past that, though?

[Arranging a meeting, though? He wasn't sure how good an idea it was.]

If you still wanna meet her... guess I can try and sort something out. I did say I'd make it up to you after you saw that, didn't I? [Wink]

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[innocent_royal]

[Any emotion she had in her eyes seemed to vanish. It was a sign that Zelos lost her at a few words. Namely at "hunny" and "tease." Now the young girl just stared at Zelos quietly until he was done speaking.]

"I would appreciate that, Sir Zelos. I thank you for this and keeping your promise to me."

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[redsnowangel]

No problem, no problem. Leave it to me.