[Video/Action][Backdated] Chika no Hinansho/Underground Shelter

[satori_komeiji]

Who: Satori and YOU.
What: Response to Spirit Event.
When: Backdated to the start of the attacks.
Where: Chireiden
Warnings: None

Satori's dourly concerned face would pop up on a public feed marked as [!URGENT!]. As usual, her broadcast was made from her typical sitting room, a bird perched on her shoulder and a small snake clustered at her feet, both looking rather relaxed. The snake helpfully takes a moment, wiggles aside, and bumps the camera gently into a better position as Satori begins to speak.

"In light of the recent crisis involving the Spirits, I've once again opened Chireiden's subarchway as a refuge for any and all who've been displaced or effected by recent events. To remind anyone who'll consider this option: I will send directions towards Chireiden if necessary to those unfamiliar with the area. I ensure you all that, as the last time, the route is safe and well defended. Moreover, my rooms are more than able to accommodate a multitude of people, if you can stomach sharing some areas with my pets."

As her bird flies off into the distance, towards the camera, she quietly shoos it away and adds... "Now, should any of you replying and arriving here were compromised by aforementioned spirit attacks, feel free to speak with my sister. As some of you are aware, she has been void of proper emotions for around eight or more decades, and might be able to offer you what little solace she can. If there are any burning questions you also might have, don't hesitate to ask."

Approaching the camera, but not quite ready to shut the feed off, Satori seems all too calm and collected, the mark of having done something like this more than once and being quite used to it. "I hope that at least some of you will take advantage of this opportunity. Should you stay where you are or fight the Spirits head on, I wish you all the best of luck in enduring this unfortunate event. If my assistance is required in that respect, you only need ask."

^{(For those who are affected by the spirits and wish to speak with Koishi click here.)}

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[koishi_komeiji]

Koishi let Ivysaur go and the little pokemon scampered off toward the side of the building where a Goodra and a Haunter had settled down with some gathered food. There were a few other pokemon there too including a Garchomp that clearly wasn't his.

"That time already, huh... One moment Mister." She reached down and tossed out a few pokeballs, letting out a Gallade and Mimikyu. The latter didn't go for the food, however, instead wiggling its way over to Koishi and using shadowy tendrils to climb up into her lap. "Oh fine. You can eat later." And thus began the pets.

She addressed the professor again. "It's not that the method is 'risky.' To have your emotions restored you would have to die. This place will restore you to life after a short time once you've sacrificed something and you will awaken with your emotions in tact. If that is your wish I can certainly grant you a painless end. But that's your choice to make. Not mine."

"Beyond that I think you can also restore your emotions by spending time with a loved one, but that's not something I can help with. And most people don't have loved ones in this world to spend time with regardless so I don't know how much that helps."

[megabond]

[Despite the sight of Koishi's Pokemon scampering around the side of the building, it isn't enough for him to crack a smile at it. Though seeing her male Garchomp was enough to remind him of his own, which he still wonders about her whereabouts.

As for the methods she mentioned though...]

I can understand that ending my life will cure me. But with or without emotions, I feel that killing myself isn't an option for me to take. I rather live than to make my friends and Pokemon mourn for my short death.

[While she does have a point regarding that killing him allows most of his emotions and morals to return, he feels that committing suicide won't make him even feel better, especially his Pokemon. Plus, he doesn't know where Ted or Sonico is right now during the chaos outside the building.

Also, thinking about the spirits outside makes him wonder. How can he help not only to bring himself back to normal but to help out the city and the residents themselves? More importantly, how can he able to defend himself from the spirits despite his current state?

The thoughts regarding these questions then makes him remember something that he saw from the network.]

Hmmm... That video of that blonde-haired man I saw. He did mention about some flowers from Fayren that this Mr. Seek just used back then...

[koishi_komeiji]

"Oh. Mister I wasn't suggesting you end your own life. That stands against everything you are as a human. I, on the other hand, am a monster. One who feeds on humanity. I have taken a great number of human lives and I'll likely take a great number more should my existence persist. Though, certainly fewer. Sis and I haven't actively hunted humans for food in centuries. But we still get self-proclaimed monster hunters coming to our door from time to time. And we both require human flesh to eat from time to time else we don't get the 'nutrition' we need to survive."

She wiggled a finger at Mimikyu, a little shadow tendril reaching out to grip it. "If you change your mind, I will be here. Death is momentary. A day of quiet and light and peace before waking once more. I speak from experience. No one would have the time to mourn."

"As for Mr. Seek..." Koishi's brow furrowed. "I think there may be some truth to that. I will be going to find these flowers later on. Once the people of Fayren are safe. Perhaps sis will join me. Perhaps she wont. I don't know. She always did like flowers though. So perhaps she will help. I hope so..."

[megabond]

[Considering that he learned of her monster origins, she does have a valid point. However, it still stands against his beliefs and how his friends and Pokemon sees him. Yet, he did wonder if it might be a good way to heal him of his emotionless state.]

I-I'll think about it.

[He does want to see any second thoughts about his decision. Yet due to his drained emotions, he felt that finding more about these flowers is his first priority.]

If I may, can I accompany you to search for these flowers? If not, I may try to go there alone.

[koishi_komeiji]

"Of course. It's always best to exhaust all other options before taking the one you're least comfortable with. Just don't start lying to yourself and stall. The worst thing you can do in this state is stop moving forward. Allow doing things to become your gratification until you figure out how to get your emotions back. My offer is always open. And I can promise that you wont feel a thing."

The offer did make her pause, however. "I suppose so. After all things can't get much worse for you, can they?" She licked a finger and gently rubbed out a spot on Mimikyu's cloth. "If you can tolerate me appearing to have a full range of emotions due to reflecting them from other explorers, then you may."

[megabond]

[Well, if he is not able to find any methods to restore his memories, maybe he might consider her offer. However, he might try to prepare himself mentally if he has to take this route.

Though seeing Koishi's emotions may be troublesome as it's one of the reasons he attacked Garchomp and a bystander that tried to help her.]

Alright. Until I have my emotions back, I may try to control myself from seeing everyone else's emotions.

[koishi_komeiji]

"Control yourself?" Koishi tilted her head, glancing at the professor. "I brought it up because to be able to mimic emotions so well despite not having any is disrespectful to you and others who have lost theirs. If you become hostile from simply seeing someone able to express themselves... Well, perhaps you didn't quite lose your anger or jealousy completely."

"Either that or you're already psychotic on a subconscious level and have the ability to ignore the preprogrammed social instincts of human nature." Her tone implied she was trying to make a joke.

"In all seriousness though; It's more than likely, though seeing expressed emotions without your empathy felt very alien. Especially if you were still full of adrenaline. You likely wont be able to understand it yourself until you get your emotions back."

[megabond]

[If that's true, then it might have something to do regarding his sudden aggression towards his Garchomp. Although, until he has his emotions back, he doubts that he can get any more answers.]

I see. I'll take note of that later.

For now, we should rest up for tomorrow.