seasaltkeys | Day 35 [Action; Open to Namine and Xion; Otherwise Closed]

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Day 35 [Action; Open to Namine and Xion; Otherwise Closed]

[It's a normal day at Minnie's house in Olivine City. Roxas has just finished cleaning the kitchen, so he's hanging out on his bunk with Sparky, sort of listening to the radio, sort of reading a map. He's trying to plan out the next stage of his journey, as he's starting to feel the need to travel again. At least, before it snows or something like that. There's still two more badges to get after all.]

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[There's a pitter patter of feet and Star the Piplup jumps right next to where Roxas is, trying to peek at what he's doing. This is followed by a heavier set of footsteps as Namine seems to be chasing her pokemon all over the house.]

There you are. Don't bother Roxas, he might be busy.

[The Piplup protests and Namine goes over.]

[ Xion's walking back inside the house after her morning training (as laid out by Lightning before she left) and after registering for the Johto Battle Tournament she was hearing about. She spots Namine and her Piplup, then Roxas and Sparky, and feels a bit excited to tell them about the news.

But first. ]

Morning, Roxas and Sparky. Morning, Namine and Piplup.

[Roxas sits up from where he was sort of flopped. He doesn't mind the piplup, and Sparky will hop over him to see his friend.]

I wasn't really doing anything, it's fine.

What's up, Xion?

[Namine sits right next to him, taking both pokemon in her arms and into her lap, coaxing the Piplup to calm down with a biscuit and giving Sparky one too.]

Hello, Xion. ... you seem excited about something.

[ She's surprised both of them could tell so easily... but it's probably showing on her face, regardless. ]

You heard about that battle tournament they're holding, right? [ Going to give a nod. ] I signed up for it.

You did? That's the one in Goldenrod, right?

... I didn't know there was one. I suppose that's why you look so cheerful today.

Right. [ To both. She stretches on her tip toes for a bit. ] Oh, but... If that's alright with you two.

Yeah, sure. I mean, I was hoping to head to Cinnabar Island soon, but we can detour to Goldenrod.

It's fine by me too. If this is something you really want to do, why not go for it?

[ She smiles at them both, almost practically grinning at them, too, for their approval. ]

I just thought I'd try my hand, you know. And it's really been a while... I probably won't win, but I'll give it a shot?

Yeah give it a shot. But, Xion, you shouldn't go in thinking you're going to lose.

You have to play to win.

Mm! We'll be cheering for you all the way.

[ Annnd... now she's blinking at them both for their answers. ]

Play to win, huh? Hm, that means I'll have to prepare and train a lot before then.

Yeah. I can help, if you want.

How long before the competition? Hopefully you have enough time for it, and we'll have to go back to Goldenrod too.

I think I remember it says the tournament starts around the beginning of October. They'll provide transfer if we need it.

[ She turns to Roxas. ]

I'd like that.

That's good. I don't think Fearow can carry all of us.

Sure. When did you want to start?

Alright. If there's anything I can do to help though, I'd be glad to help.

[With that answer, she's satisfied, and she lapses into thoughtful silence as she lets the two of them discuss it, quiet. It's times like this she feels like she gets behind and wishes she was capable for any sort of form of battle, but even up to now, she's too weak willed for that.]

[ She grins almost shyly as she answers: ] Right away? If you're up for that, Roxas.

[ She notices Namine has gone quiet after she gives her input. She doesn't remember much of the other girl really being a fighter, but... ] It'd be nice if you could still join us.

Sure. Wasn't really doing much anyway.

[He nods in agreement to Xion's statement.]

... oh, um. I-I won't be of much help when it comes to fighting, anyway, so...

Okay! I'll go get my Keyblade in a little bit.

Hmm... Maybe we can teach you? [ BECAUSE ALL OF SORA'S HEART SPAWN NEEDS TO WIELD ONE AT LEAST ONCE. ]

Yeah, we should do that. If you want to, Namine.

You're already worried about the competition. Teaching me would just get in the way.

But would you want to try?

I wouldn't mind teaching you.

[She looks back and forth between them, a little speechless, before bowing head.]

I... don't know. I don't want to be helpless anymore but... Back at home, it's not like I have a Keyblade like both of you do.

That doesn't mean you can't have one here, in Johto.

[ She smiles reassuringly at Namine. She can understand the feeling of not wanting to be helpless. ]

Xion's right. And we can probably come up with a really cool design to!

[There's a pause as she glances between them again, before sighingand nodding, forcing a smile on. She knows they're not going to drop the subject until they convince her.]

... alright.

[ She smiles widely at Namine's answer, then makes a motion towards the stairs. ]

I'll be right back.

[ Zips up stairs, looks for her Keyblade, then comes back. ]

[While Xion's gone, Roxas will give Namine a slightly concerned look.]

You don't have to, if you don't want to. I mean...I just think it would be a good thing...if you knew how to protect yourself if you don't have your pokemon with you. Or something.

[He sits up a bit more to dig out his keyblades.]

Mm, it's alright though.

... I know I won't have one back in our world. ... but if this place taught me anything, it revokes almost everything I know about our world. Even the fact that I'm existing as a separate person.

[She offers Roxas a smile in return.]

I think this is one more thing that's good about it. So, I'll give it a try.

[ Steps down from the stairs with her unpolished wooden Keyblade and smiles at both blondes. ]

Ready?

[ Shakes her Keyblade a bit. ]

[Roxas smiles at Namine, and then at Xion, before rolling off the bed and grabbing his keyblades.]

Let's do this. Namine, do you want to come watch?

U-um, sure.

[She'll follow along, still slightly apprehensive, but determined to not ruin things for her friends, at least.]

[ She nods to the both of them and walks outside onto the beach. Then she reminds herself that she's going to fight Roxas... but- no, no. It isn't like that. This is just a friendly spar, not like their last encounter.

She grips her Keyblade a bit tighter and tries a small smile. ] I'm ready.

Right. We should head outside then.

I don't think Minnie would want us fighting in here.

Mm.

Come along then.

[She picks up as many of their pokemon as she can carry, which, with her arm capacity, consist of just Star and Sparky, shuffling the others out like a mother hen.]

[ By the time they're all out, Xion's already doing some stretches Lightning told her to do. Once Roxas is set a good distance from her, she slips into her typical stance, so similar to Sora- but she knows no other way.

She gives a nod. ]

[Oh wow that's unnerving. If he wasn't using two keyblades he'd have the same stance.

Still, he'll take the first move and charge forward!]

[And she sits down to watch, this time mentally paying close attention to how they fight. Well, she did promise she'd try it.]

[ She's never seen Roxas dual-wield like that, but she's already cautious. She dodge rolls his first strike and goes to swing at his side. ]

[Roxas adjusted the grip on one of his keyblades to block it, but the strike still forces him a step back. He pushes Xion back and goes for another attack.]

[... she's half in mind to cover her eyes at this point. The two of them fighting just brings back a not so good memory. They'll be fine, thy'll be fine...]

[ With two, Xion feels she has to defend on all sorts of spots on her body, be aware of what she and Roxas are doing.

His style... It's changed with this. His stance and form seemed far more aggressive than she last remembers. She grits her teeth when she dodges one Keyblade, but has to quickly bring up her own to block the other. ]

[He had a lot to be angry about when he developed this style okay?

He'll swing down with his other keyblade, once again adjusting his grip.]

[She pokes her head around the corner, happily checking in on her guests.]

Hello, Roxas~!

Hey Minnie. Uh...I cleaned the kitchen for you.

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