Chili 『ポッド』 (
dunkinchili) wrote2014-06-16 07:43 pm
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[This time when Chili's journal starts recording, he hasn't been dusting off box after box of donuts (send his regards to everyone at the bakery, who probably recognizw by appearance if not by name!) and Pansear is with him again, nestled in his vest with just his head and paws hanging out.
Not forcing a big grin or looking quite as lost now, just calm and a bit remorseful.]
Uh, this is going to be another public apology...
Yeah, yeah, I know, I know, how many of these am I gonna have to make? Sorry!
[He rubs the back of his head in embarrassment, then nods:] But, yeah, it's to Ash again... [Now sounding more serious, dropping the playful tone:]
I'm really sorry for putting you through so much, even after all you've been through... it was self-absorbed an' I'm sorry that I let how much I wanted to help you get in the way of better judgement and ended up doing something dangerous. It was stupid.
... but, you did great. Cilan, too. You were both really amazing... you didn't even ask to be included in this mess and you were both really strong. Heroic too, yeah, that's the word for it— not because you chose to be, but because you fought so hard and protected your friends and partners, even when you were hurt, and even though you didn't go into it of your own choice.
[Pansear nods:] Pansear, sear-sear! Pansear, pan-pansear!
I just talked about Sailor Mars the last time, 'cause I needed to pay her back, but the truth is— there were a lot of people who helped me out. Maybe I wouldn't even have moved after I hit the ground if Hector and his partner didn't come into the picture. I definitely wouldn't have lasted without Silver's help and protection. So, I just wanted to let you know you're all my heroes too!
I'm really, really grateful to you all. From the bottom of our hearts, Pansear and me, thank you very much.
Not forcing a big grin or looking quite as lost now, just calm and a bit remorseful.]
Uh, this is going to be another public apology...
Yeah, yeah, I know, I know, how many of these am I gonna have to make? Sorry!
[He rubs the back of his head in embarrassment, then nods:] But, yeah, it's to Ash again... [Now sounding more serious, dropping the playful tone:]
I'm really sorry for putting you through so much, even after all you've been through... it was self-absorbed an' I'm sorry that I let how much I wanted to help you get in the way of better judgement and ended up doing something dangerous. It was stupid.
... but, you did great. Cilan, too. You were both really amazing... you didn't even ask to be included in this mess and you were both really strong. Heroic too, yeah, that's the word for it— not because you chose to be, but because you fought so hard and protected your friends and partners, even when you were hurt, and even though you didn't go into it of your own choice.
[Pansear nods:] Pansear, sear-sear! Pansear, pan-pansear!
I just talked about Sailor Mars the last time, 'cause I needed to pay her back, but the truth is— there were a lot of people who helped me out. Maybe I wouldn't even have moved after I hit the ground if Hector and his partner didn't come into the picture. I definitely wouldn't have lasted without Silver's help and protection. So, I just wanted to let you know you're all my heroes too!
I'm really, really grateful to you all. From the bottom of our hearts, Pansear and me, thank you very much.
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...My, what a heartwarming taste. I'm very happy to hear you say such a thing, Chili, and I'm just as proud of you, too. After all, you fought very bravely, and your fiery passion and teamwork was a relief to us out there on that dreadful battlefield too.
[But there's...something about Chili's speech, an odd feeling that's sort of digging at the back of his mind, but he's not sure where to place it yet...]
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Regardless, while Chili's initially smiling happily, in part due to Cilan's smile and in part due to his words, at "I'm just as proud of you," the smile disappears with a look of wide-eyed surprise.
He just blinks, staring daftly until Cilan is finished speaking. Total silence.
Then, finally, a shaky, nervous smile:] Y-you really mean that? No kidding?
You're proud of me? [Not said with the boastful air now seen as typical of Chili addressing himself, the "me" is said so doubtfully.]
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video; how it keeps coming to this, I don't know.
... you aren't kidding—
[Breaking into a big, overjoyed smile.]
Why'd you have to say it on the journal, Cilan, where are you so I can hug you right now?!
video; aww Chili
I'm here at the house with Pansage and the other Pokemon at the moment. [Probably reading in his room or something while Pansage and the others were taking a nap or what not.] What about you? Where are you at right now?
video; Cilan's a total sweetheart. ;3;
P-PAN!
Whoops, sorry!
[Well, wherever he is, he'll be right at the door in 10 seconds flat!]
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Feel free to let yourself in when you get here.
[And yes, the door to Cilan's room should be unlocked and open. You'll find him sitting in a chair with a book, while Crustle and Stunfisk are asleep in one corner and Pansage is asleep on the bed. Judging by the way he keeps his room, he's been here long enough that there's definitely a few personal effects added to it that indicate it being Cilan's room, but otherwise it's probably a lot plainer than his room back at their house in Striaton. Still, at least he keeps it tidy.]
action; being quiet is veeeery difficult.
..... okay, door quietly shut now, shoes off, wandering into Cilan's room, now a liiittle more quietly.
Pansear climbs onto his shoulder and Chili looks around at the sleeping Pokemon, not sure if he should come over to Cilan or wait for him to leave hisbook and chair.
Yeah, the room's not half as fancy, but it still suits his brother.]
action; well at least he tried
Cilan will set aside his current book--which, on closer inspection, appears to be the journal, before he gets up from the chair and approaches his brother at the door. Cilan seems to be in a decent mood at the moment, and even his injuries from the draft appear to be healing nicely--he certainly appears to be a little better now than he was during the first week they came back from that horrible place.
After a slight pause, he then holds his arms open.]
So, Chili. You were saying that it was hugging time now, right? [...Wow Cilan that totally isn't cheesy as heck to say.]
action; and that's the best we could hope for! o/
The concerned and unsettled expression is quickly replaced when Cilan speaks up with an incredulous look.]
... was that really necessary? [Still, it's a good reminder for why he came over, so incoming! A much gentler, more careful hug than he'd normally give.]
You are such a dweeb. But, you're still the best, thanks for always being there!
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[But he accepts the hug anyway, hugging Chili back as well. His grip is just a little tighter than Chili's, but not by much, given his own injuries and all.]
...But thank you, Chili, for being there for me too. [And you were, really. They may have briefly fought with one another when Chili first got here, but Cilan has never stopped believing that Chili would have still been someone he could rely on anyway, and sure enough, he was sort of right, even if Chili might not believe in himself quite as much as Cilan believes in him.]
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Wouldn't have made it out here alone.
You take good care of yourself. Ash too. Alright?
You both push yourself just a little too hard, don't think I don't see it, 'cause I do.
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Oh dear, is it really that obvious? [Cilan isn't gonna try to deny that maybe he has been pushing himself a little too hard, especially since coming back from that draft and attempting to just go on with things normally like he did before. Still, he doesn't like worrying people, so he gives an apologetic smile as he rubs his shoulder where Chili mock-punched him.]
I'm sorry, I'll try not to push myself too hard--this is peace time, so I suppose I should be using it to rest more.
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[That's... pretty bright.
He smirks and nods.] Yeah, you'd better.
Look, all the worryin' in the world won't change what ends up happening, so if you don't take good care of yourself now, how're you gonna do anything when something happens again?
[After a moment, Chili takes a few steps back to put some distance between them, before, in a very unusual touch of formality, bowing deeply from the waist.] For making trouble until the end, I apologize.
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"For making trouble until the end--"
Suddenly, now he thinks he knows what that feeling was he was sensing earlier--a sense of finality. That somehow, this is going to be the last meaningful conversation he's going to have with his brother here. It's a silly thing to think, but it's the same feeling he got when he last spoke to Iris, and it's one of the few times he hated being right. There's no guarantee that this is the same thing, but Cilan reaches out to grab Chili's shoulder all the same.]
Chili, you don't have to apologize for something like that, okay? I've already forgiven you for what happened when you first arrived here, and since then you've done nothing but try your best to help me and Ash and everyone else here. And...I've had a lot of fun with you here, too. Even if this place is in really bad taste, I'm really glad that I had you here by my side, and that's never going to change.
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It was exciting... scary, no, terrifying at times, but I had a lot of fun here too. I feel like I've grown a bit more too, I feel more at ease and more sure of myself.
... I wonder if that's weird, given all I got wrong? [Bit of a sheepish smile, but he seems proud nonetheless.] I really— honestly never imagined I'd get here, but I know it's because you were always supporting me, every step of the way. It was great to spend time with you again and to get to know Ash better, even though it was in a place like this. I'm really glad.
... of course, this feeling won't change for me too! [He tightens his grasp.] Us brothers are bound by our hearts, after all!
[Meanwhile, Pansear, who had quietly settled down near Pansage to watch the two trainers, turned back to carefully tug at the edge of a blanket and tuck Pansage in.]
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Yeah. We're brothers, after all, so it's only natural. [Cilan moves a free hand over his heart, some of his usual flair for passion starting to seep back into his voice a little.] Our hearts will always be connected as one--you, me, and Cress. No matter what happens or how far apart we are in physical distance, our hearts will never drift away from one another--it's the taste of a perfect marriage of brothers!
[Cilan, you're silly. Pansage mumbles something sleepily from where it's on the bed, opening one of it's eyes just a little to see what's going on. Upon seeing that Pansear had been nice enough to pull the blanket up, it offers a smile before snuggling a little further under the blanket. Thanks, monkey bro.]
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Yeah, Cilan's silly, but it helps lighten the situation.
Pansear initially worries it's disturbed Pansage's sleep until Pansage smiles and snuggles in, then Pansear smiles back.]
Perfect. You're gonna keep that promise, alright? Take care.
[He gives a silly mock salute, before turning away.]
Pansear!
[Pansear takes one last, quick look around at Cilan's Pokemon, before following his trainer.]