rethinking past choices -

[hobbyist]

It's... been too long, Mundane. Letting me sit by, gathering dust...
Too cruel...

And now... now you separate me from what I consider important...
This world sounds interesting, and your offer for... research... may be the kind I'd usually look forward to, but...
By myself...
No support from others... my friends...

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[espcards]

Well, you can always make new friends while you're there, right?

[hobbyist]

...

[Blinks. Does he look like the kind who just makes new friends willy nilly.]

That sounds... difficult.
Why replace what you already have, with things you're uncertain of...?

HI THERE

[beautifulmemory]

Nothing wrong with being alone, I think. Especially in a new place to explore!

[virtualbirdwatching]

Um, Endrance... which place is this you're talking about?

[espcards]

[... Does Shiki at least get a "you tried" star?]

It's not replacing, really! You'll still have your friends from back home, and they'll be with you in spirit! Or something like that.

glkgh WELL HELLO you surprised me, hahaha

[hobbyist]

Loneliness is painful, though... It's not something I would wish on anyone, even myself.

Though, my mundane... has plans that I'm not looking forward to...

[He's getting tag teamed with some 12 year old girl Mia help :((((]

Good, so did you!

[beautifulmemory]

Oh? I know mine is putting me somewhere, in a new place. We're just waiting to finally be let in. I'm rather interested.

[Sorry Endrance she has no idea that you're Elk...]

[hobbyist]

Someplace, known as Unova... being forced into an unfamiliar world, full of unfamiliar monsters.

[An awkward pause, of course --]

... The research, as I mentioned, would be on my Mundane's behalf.

[Don't worry, he's not going to be someone else's plaything!!]

[hobbyist]

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With me in spirit...

[insert jeopardy theme here]

Almost like... within my heart?

[espcards]

Yeah! Making new friends just means you'll be adding to the circle you already have and don't they say "the more the merrier"?

uwu Oh, I'm glad! It's been a long time since I've played him or the games though...;;;

[hobbyist]

... Is it interesting?

[Endrance, if she's interested, then of course it's interesting.]

... My mundane plans to have me travel with a... little girl. I may be used to it, but I'm not so sure how enjoyable it will be...
She's... very upbeat, and personable...

[hobbyist]

... "The more, the merrier" doesn't always apply.
A room filled with people would make an awful obstacle should it burst into flames...

[That's not very merry. :(]

He looks good so far! I bet you'll do beautifully!

[beautifulmemory]

I know someone like that. He's actually pretty nice to be around. :)

[Talking about Elk to his face without realizing it...]

[espcards]

... That's awfully pessimistic. Besides, I'm sure they didn't have a situation like that in mind when they came up with the phrase.

Ahh, thank you!!

[hobbyist]

[THANK YOU FOR THE HEARTBREAK.]

... I'm sure he thinks the same of you, too.

[hobbyist]

"They" should keep an open mind, then.

[There are sooo many other examples, bro.]

Just... one partner would be alright to travel with, however. I wouldn't mind so much, I suppose...

So what are your plans with him?

[beautifulmemory]

[IT'S NOT LIKE YOU NEEDED THAT HEART ANYWAY, RIGHT?]

I think so, or else he wouldn't be around all the time. Right? People are just worth looking into. There's usually something fun to do with them.

[Whether it's to befriend them, like she did with Elk and sort of Kite... oooooor much more likely to troll them mercilessly.]

[espcards]

[No pessimism!! >8( ]

Well, our muns seem to think that the two of us traveling together would be a good idea...!

He's heading off to united_one - tempted by a friend of course, haha.

[hobbyist]

[OH NO, OF COURSE NOT -]

I wouldn't always say that, but... [you've always been like that, Mia!!! But he can't really say that so. >8|a]

... To each their own. I prefer select company, usually...

[He's gone from no people to one person. An improvement!!!!]

[hobbyist]

I don't see how...

[They'll just get in each other's way, won't they????]

... Though, the extra... financial help may be why they're considering it.

[Little funds only go so far, after all --]

[espcards]

Well, common interests are always a good place to start, right?

Oooh, the Unova game! Nice choice! Mia here's going to Destiny Strings, app pending!

[beautifulmemory]

You kind of remind me of my friend, in that sense. You should be careful. You don't want to end up by yourself if your friend isn't around to play.

[hobbyist]

Common interests...?

[... do you like haseo]

[espcards]

Well, if we have any. But differences can be just as interesting, too! Or something.

Ah, I know a handful of the players there, heard it's fun! *^* I hope you enjoy it!

[hobbyist]

It... wouldn't be much of a change. Loneliness and solitude are two different things, after all...

But, I'm sure my friend wouldn't leave me long enough for it to hurt...

[Except for when Haseo has school trips and vacations and his heart falls to the floor and is stomped on repeatedly --
I mean. Yeah. No he's fine alone, all good here.]