chapter 44; Video; Filtered text

[tentacletrainer]

As I see it is that time again in Johto, I would like to make a general "Welcome to the magical world of Pokemon" statement to all new comers. I'm Rose, and if I have not personally introduced myself yet, my apologies.

I would just like to offer my knowledge to you all, especially those of you who are breeders. I'm no expert, but I have gathered many notes over my time here and I always want to share this knowledge.

For those of you with no interest in that, I do still want to talk to you! About what, you ask? Just you.

Hi, how are you? Have we met before? How has your day been going? Or your stay in Johto? It may seem silly to ask this of complete strangers, but I'm genuinely interested.

[[The girl on the screen taps her lips in thought with the end of the pencil in hand, then shakes her head and ends the feed.]]

[Filtered to Karkat]

If you don't mind my asking, where might you be currently?
It's been a little while since we've heard a location update from you, and while I try not to be nosy I do like knowing where you are.

Comments

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[breedslilacs]

That may be, but this wouldn't be the first thing about you that differs from "normal" trolls, would it? Does she know about the situation? Do you know how she feels about it?

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[usedshooshpap]

Exactly. Like I need something else to be wrong with me, Rose... I can't be at least normal in one area in my life?

[ and then quieter. ]

She's... She's too busy with Strider and the Mayor to really listen to me now. That's also probably my fault.

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[breedslilacs]

[[She listens, quietly in thought.]]

Different is not exactly wrong. It's simply different. Despite what others think.

I don't think it's necessarily completely your fault for such a thing. Being such good friends with Dave, I'm sure she's just excited to finally get to spend time with him. I wish I was from further along, so I would know the situation better, but...

Have you ever tried to calmly ask for a talk with her? Even with Dave and...the Mayor around, a calm request typically will give you the chance to approach things like this.

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[usedshooshpap]

[ this is a bit of a flat look. ]

Me? Asking calmly? You know better than to suggest such a thing.

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[tentacletrainer]

On the contrary. Knowing better is exactly why I am suggesting it. Because it is something you should try.

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[usedshooshpap]

I don't think I'm capable of it.