voice testing! no matter what he says

[forearmed]

A true negotiation starts on good faith and mutual stakes. Anything else isn't... fair. Or worthy, for either of us. We can't afford to overlook stages. If you'll grant me your pardon, and a moment of your -

[...]

I believe there's been some mista -

[...]

Would you listen! It's not even clever, the name!!

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[chainred]

[ Dropping right on in. ] They don't listen.

[ Always helpful this one. ]

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[forearmed]

Lady Morgiana-!

[forearmed]

Ah, don't they...? This is - ridiculous.

[chainred]

[ Not the most ridiculous thing she's witnessed, but it ranks up there. ]

With little reason to, why would they? We are their pawns to do with as they please.

[ Slight pause to consider how to word her thoughts. ] It troubles me that you've been dragged into this as well.

[forearmed]

Even pawns are ceded certain rights. Only a - a complete idiot [yeah thanks hakuryuu i can hear you just fine] would move a piece they couldn't trust.

... Has it been difficult for you?

[chainred]

[ Trying to follow along with him the best she can. ]

Isn't that why you're here? To ensure that you can be a piece they can trust?

[ Oh! ] Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore your question. It has been an adventure, but I'd like to return soon.

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[forearmed]

This won't ensure anything! There's no such thing as genuine trust under a force that doesn't compromise and adds in petty little jabs in guise of -

[GRUMP GRUMP GRUMP GRUMP]

[forearmed]

[except he's grumping like whiningbaba some loser teenager loudmouth in the presence of lady morgiana..............]

[forearmed]

- but never mind, never mind that!

You've been traveling?

[chainred]

[ It'll be alright, she wants to tell him. She's used to the grumping! ]

Yes.

[ ... Maybe Morgiana should add a little more to flesh out that statement to keep the conversation going? She's LEARNING. ]

In the world of Pokemon. [ Because that's a helpful addition. ]

[forearmed]

The world of -

It's not a dungeon?

[chainred]

No.

[ Unless it's a really large dungeon with several other people trapped within it. ]

No one is able to use weapons or fight there unless they use these other creatures.

[forearmed]

... I'm trying to imagine it. I'm not sure how well I've succeeded. Do they compare to the lions of the gladiator arenas?

[chainred]

Some do. Pokemon come in sizes and while some are ferocious, a number of them are rather tame in comparison.

[ While others are tiny much like her team. ] I have one named after you.

Hopefully you don't mind it too much.

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[forearmed]

You do?

[forearmed]

I mean - any namesake of mine should be honoured to fight at your side.

[just don't tell him it's something tiny and useless in battle]

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[chainred]

[ It's something tiny and cute??? ]

He was charmed by one of my other Pokemon.

[ So it wasn't even her he wanted.

(She's used to being ignored by the one she wants, it's cool and canon)

But boy this is now awkward, isn't it... ]

[chainred]

... This world is strange. People are from all over, yet none retain their strength like my kind do so they rely on the Pokemon to fight for them.

[ Now she's repeating herself due to her nervous demeanor. ]

You must have plans yourself?

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[forearmed]

In the long view, I'm sure the reason he came won't matter. You'll train him well, Lady Morgiana.

[what's awkward is talking about training something named after yourself.

oh well he has faith]

[forearmed]

But I... hadn't thought so far. There's nothing that I'd want, here.

[chainred]

There are many paths before you that you can take.

[ She knows a number of them had been considered for her before she was tossed into this strange world. ]

All of which I'm certain will give you insight in order to pursue your goals back home. That, that is what would be good for you? [ Unsure. ]

[forearmed]

... Is that what you would recommend, truly?

[chainred]

[ Why would he listen to her advice? ]

I, I believe so?

[forearmed]

... There's no need to hesitate. I appreciate your advice.

[chainred]

Truly?

[ Perking up just a bit. ] Then I believe you exceed the expectations of those who brought you here and do well in any land.

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[forearmed]

... ah. Ah, that's -

I -

That's kinder than you - !

[forearmed]

... Thank you. I'll do my utmost to do justice to your words.

[chainred]

[ Hopefully she's set his mind at ease a little. ]

You will be well, won't you? [ While they did part paths in her time, there was hope for a reunion soon. ]

[dungeonraising]

It is a bit clever.

[forearmed]

I would - disagree. Respectfully. It lacks taste. Any taste.

[dungeonraising]

It isn't particularly tasteful, no, but you did get a lovely new arm. Don't you think? Zagan is quite useful that way.

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[forearmed]

... It -

[forearmed]

I'm not ungrateful for it... nor for Zagan. I was - and am - honoured by his choice.

[dungeonraising]

I think he made the perfect choice.

[adoringdaddy]

From what I've understood, it is an entertaining name? Considering my mun-person is laughing, that has to be the case.