ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

Ever: (stares between Mezzo and Siren) .....No. Absolutely not. Not in a million years. Not in a billion years.

-he turns to Pianis-

Ever: Uh, mostly rescue missions, honestly. Happy birthday.

-he turns back to Mezzo-

Ever: I don't think I have actual words to describe how much that will not happen.

PEFE!Every: -squeaks as she's double-hugged-

-and hugs back-

PEFE!Every: So, um, I got your texts. Ever stole my phone back from my parents...thank you. I'm sorry about...everything that happened.

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-Tagg's participation in the hug results in Echo being lifted off the ground a bit.-

-This is perfectly fine with her.-

Echo: It's okay. The important thing is, you're back safely.

Siren: <Where's your sense of adventure?>

Mezzo: Shut up, okay?

Siren: <And come on, I didn't mean a threesome with me, I meant a threesome with that girl who looks like you, you know, like your girlfriend fantasizes about all the time?>

Mezzo: I said shut up.

Pianis: Well, looks like the rescue worked. And thanks for remembering.

-Mew, currently being in a human form, takes advantage of her wider armspan to join the hug as well-

~Will you be alright?~

-Shifts a bit due to Mew's addition, but stays still-

-To PEFE!Every-

It's no one's fault, there's no way we could've predicted your "parents" becoming a factor.

edited 5th Dec '17 8:14:15 PM by rmctagg09

Route 4 Dessert

Lilac chas been quietly observing this whole time, even if it is obvious she is in great pain being away from Akala for so long. She eventually approached the Memitos "...Every, dear, are you ok?"

Ever: No, I am well aware of who you meant. Over there, in gray, my exact genetic match (well, give or take an X chromosome) and also a distant cousin?

-he shakes his head repeatedly-

Ever: ...Though on the other hand, I will let her know you brought it up because that sounds like it will be hilarious.

Meanwhile

PEFE!Every: That's not...I mean, with Unigma. I didn't want...

-she sighs-

PEFE!Every: (to Mew and Lilac) ...I'll be alright. Just...I've never made anything that alive before. Sure, I've created little homunculi, I mean, who hasn't? But a real, organic being, with a genome and everything? ...And it died. It's just...a lot.

edited 5th Dec '17 8:01:07 PM by memyselfandI2

Lilac nods. "I remember the first time I created life. It was sad to watch a person die for the first time. A few centuries changed that. ...I sincerely hope you never lose that. Mortality gives... an important perspective."

Mew: ~Death... hurts...~

-Tagg and Echo may feel her nails dig into their sides as her knees weaken a bit-

-no, of course she's not tearing up, that's just... froyo ice melting-

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Echo: ...I believe Tagg knows someone in particular you may want to consult, if you're having a "sculpted life" crisis. A few people, really, but from what I hear from a few J-Teamers, Solana has experience with the subject.

gallantGuard: Hey

gG: Jamie

gG: Guess what

frostyFox: What is it, Beo?

gG: Firstly, good sir, never call me that again.

gG: Secondly, your "sestra"?

fF: Jessica?

No James, obviously he means Chirin. Altough I guess she does exist. The royal daughter.

gG: Indeed.

gG: How would sir Shaun say this?

gG: She's totally got a thing for Shaun.

fF: And what makes you say that?

gG: I can literally feel emotions.

gG: It's quite bothersome at times.

fF: ...that's fair.

fF: Wait then that means

gG: Indeed

fF: Well, I, um, need to digest this information.

fF: Uh

Siren: <Aww.>

Mezzo: Yeah, so stop talking about it, please.

Siren: <Whatever. Also, uh, you guys know there's a Mew two tables over, right?>

Pianis: A what?

Ever: Oh, yeah, she's a friend of ours. ...Long story.

Meanwhile

PEFE!Every: ...Yeah. It hurts.

-but on the other hand, when you're among friends?-

-and when you're among people who have been where you are?-

-sometimes the pain can be a little less painful-

-PEFE!Every maintains the group hug for a while. She's good at doing that-

Somewhere

Siren: <I'd love to hear that. I had no clue you guys were friends with other legendaries.>

Mezzo: Another time, maybe. Right now I just want to eat ice cream with my boyfriend.

Psyche ports to Diane's side. ~Anywhere you want me, cutie~ What's up?~

PEFE HQ — Malie Branch — Auxiliary Module

-Upon Psyche's arrival, Diane lets out a surprised noise that is best compared to a squawk.-

Diane: Aah! Psyche! Holy shit babe don't do that so... so...

-She fumbles for the word, but in her inebriated state, she can't think of the word "suddenly".-

Diane: Whatever. I... lissssen I need help with a... thing. Advice. Yeah, that.

-In general, she seems rather frazzled.-

edited 5th Dec '17 9:16:13 PM by BittersweetNSour

Psyche head tilts. ~Wait, what- oh. Oh shit. Hang on give me a sec, imma wanna be sober for this.~ She steps away for a moment and breathes for a second, meditating. Before long she comes back to. ~Uh, anyway, continue.~

PEFE HQ — Malie Branch — Auxiliary Module

Diane: Okay, okay, sssooooooooo... uh...

-She takes a moment to gain some sort of composure, enough to speak relatively clearly-

Diane: All right so, y'know how we've got this whole poly thing, but also like... me and Skye have sorta been together for like five years and shit? 'Cuz like... fuck, I dunno... I... think I wanna like, tie the knot? With her? Or some shit like that? How do y'all who were always humans and not birds living in another universe go about that sorta thing?

Psyche sighs. ~You are aware the one example in my life of a marriage before I became a hermit was a horrifying train wreck? Oh shit I need to introduce you all to my mom who I just found out is not dead aaaaaaa not the time not the time~

PEFE HQ — Malie Branch

-Diane holds up her hands defensively-

Diane: You were the first fuckin' person I could think of! I don't know this shit, Psyche, I'm from a world with totally different marriage rites and shit! I needed someone close and you're the closest I could fuckin' think of that wasn't Skye herself!

Psyche flails. ~Look I dunno, I grew up with Gothitelle, and they're monogamous! Actually, that led to a hell a lot of severe complexes growing up in hindsight that may have had a large part to do with my breakup with Kaito and subsequent extreme rebound with Noelle that I really need to critically examine at some point but this really isn't the time and aaaaaaaaaaaaaa~

PEFE HQ — Malie Branch

-Diane also flails, but composes herself again-

Diane: Look, I just... I don't wanna fuck this up. With, like, any of you, really, not just Skye. I'm fuckin'... i just, I want to figure this out. And you're part of the poly thing. I wanted to tell you all before I do it, and I wanna fuckin... I want y'all to be there so the right idea or whatever gets across, right?

Psyche kisses Diane's hands. ~Babe, I love you, and Skye and all of y'all, but I'm kinda freaking out because I really want all of this to work aaaaaaaaaaaa~

She takes a deep breath. ~Ok, let's get to actual good suggestions. Let's take a step back from the idea of intimacy and commitment and long term and oh fuck I'm spiraling again~

PEFE HQ — Malie Branch

Diane: Babe... babe relax please I'm struggling not to freak out myself fuck