Closed Log: Hilda and N

[singularjustice]

[ Ever since he had heard of the carnival in town, N had wanted to go. He remembered the one in Nimbasa with fondness, the foul memories of Team Plasma aside. But he had not wanted to go alone.

Now, however, Hilda was here and was willing to come with him. The thought excited him even more just because it was Hilda -- perhaps this could be better than Nimbasa. If only in a small way, maybe he could make up for everything he had done.

He waited by the gate, eyes turned upwards towards the Ferris Wheel that was slowly turning, its blinking lights already on. ]

Comments

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

[ ...what. ]

...but it does.

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

When a girl asks if something makes her look fat, the answer is always 'No'.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...even if it does?

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

Pretty much!

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

Why?

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

It's kinda insulting otherwise.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

Oh! I'm sorry.

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

Apology accepted! I wasn't really serious when I asked in the first place.

Now, let's keep going!

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

Then why did you ask?

[ He will follow along, however. ]

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

For fun, mostly.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

But how's it fun when my answer makes you mad?

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

[ A shrug. Girls, how do they work? ]

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

[ N really doesn't know. ]

Um, where do you want to go to next?

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

I'll let you decide.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...could we ride the Ferris Wheel?

[ It is only to be expected. N really does love them. ]

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

Sure!

[ She actually feels a little ambivalent, considering the circumstances surrounding last time they went for a ride. But that was then, this is now. That lingering discomfort from last time shouldn't resurface now. ]

Let's go.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

[ N smiles brightly and heads out the door, making a beeline straight for the Ferris Wheel. ]

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

[ She follows just a few steps behind him, dismissing that slight discomfort that churned in her stomach. This time will be a better experience for both of them, she's sure of it. ]

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

[ There is not a line; N is glad. He climbs in when motioned, already looking out the window this time. ]

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

[ She steps inside after N and plants herself on the cold metal seat while waiting for the wheel to start moving; why whoever made the ride didn't use something softer is completely beyond her. ]

Remember last time?

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...I do.

[ He had been so sure of himself then, so ready to take on the world, so much less confused. ]

[whitesout.livejournal.com]

Been a while, huh?

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

It has.

... a lot's happened.

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And we've changed. Both of us. [ She pauses for a second or two to think about to say next and glances out the window when the wheel starts to turn. ]

You know, I didn't think I'd end up a hero when I started my journey. Or meet legendaries.

[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

...I knew you would be. I don't know...just the way your Pokemon talked about you, the way you battled -- it was obvious.