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[usedwatergun]

--eriously? If I have to see that room and walk out that door one more time I think I'm gonna go crazy. What was even the point of sending me back...?

[It's still daylight out when Katara makes this post to the PGC. "Mom's" front door behind her as she heads away from the building. She addresses the gear much more politely.]

Hi, my name is Katara. If you know or remember me and you're here in New Bark Town, meet me by the town's exit. I know I'm not the only one that just showed up here, and I've already met one person from home.

The offer goes for anyone that's new here that might want some help figuring things out, too, even if we haven't met yet.

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[beforethedarkness]

It's fine.

[That might have been a little too quick.]

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[usedwatergun]

Has it turned out alright? [That's rather worrying.]

You're right, of course. It's just really confusing being back home barely long enough to blink, then here again after months. [Sigh- what are you gonna do, though?]

[usedwatergun]

You mean you thought you might try your hand at getting on my nerves. [THE MOST UNIMPRESSED, it is Katara.] You're really itching for that rematch, aren't you?

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[islandshore]

It could've been worse. A few bruises aren't gonna hold me back.

[Though that might be an understatement.]

But was it seriously that short for you? When you put it that way, it does sound pretty messed up.

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[usedwatergun]

Bruises? You mean they actually attacked you guys? [She assumed it was more of a Pokemon battle thing, maybe some sabotage. She was reaaaaaally hoping there wouldn't be more actual... harmful attacks after what happened to Robin and Danny.]

Yeah, it really was.

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[usedwatergun]

I guess so. [Agreement.]

Well, it's... distracting, I think. Sometimes I just want to be able to enjoy the peace and quiet. The music makes it kind of hard if you aren't used to tuning it out.

[usedwatergun]

If you say so...? [Nope, doesn't quite believe it.]

[beforethedarkness]

[Wise choice, you shouldn't believe it Katara.]

...

Be careful. Some of Team Rocket's newer members have gotten more aggressive recently.

[He might still have a broken arm from one of said encounters with Team Rocket.]

[exeggutorhead]

Well, what can I say? It's been getting boring around here.

[This is as close to him admitting he's glad to see her as he's ever getting.]

And your nerves aren't exactly hard to get on, but if you've gotten better at keeping your cool since you've been gone, I'll try my best to rise to the challenge.

[usedwatergun]

I appreciate the warning. I guess I should probably pick back up with the self defense lessons... Someone else mentioned that, too. [She frowns.] ... Are you a friend of Riku's?

[usedwatergun]

What a pity. [It doesn't sound like she thinks it's much of a pity. But it isn't malicious, either. Proposing a rematch is as close as Katara will get, as well.]

Oh, don't feel like you need to go to any extra trouble on my account.

[exeggutorhead]

We'll just have to see if it's really any extra trouble at all, won't we?

And as for that rematch...just what were you intending to challenge me with?

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[islandshore]

Yeah. And it's not like it hasn't happened to me before, but this time... It was rough. A whole lot rougher than anything Cobra could dish out.

[So pardon him if he shudders.]

...Anyway, at least it'll be easier to readjust than if you'd been gone for months back home.

[beforethedarkness]

[A little tense because he isn't quite expecting that.]

... Yes.

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[timelymaid]

I don't remember you, but hello, Katara! Welcome back?

[ She hasn't ever spoken to someone who came back with memories, to her knowledge, and this is a fascinating phenomenon. ]

[usedwatergun]

It's just... he mentioned a friend getting into trouble with them.

[She still remembers Danny being bombed, for that matter, and all the attacks they'd staged.]

[usedwatergun]

Wouldn't you like to know? [She smirks, not willing to tell. It occurs to her that he might have ended up with one of her team again. She won't let on her concern if she can help it buuuuut she kinda sucks at acting.]

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[usedwatergun]

[Not gonna blame him for that. She's definitely angry hearing about another friend and his friend both being attacked.]

So they're not just attacking from shadows anymore. I can't believe that the law here hasn't been able to do more. [There's an edge to her gaze as she says that, but then, she's starting to hate this organization the more she hears about it.]

There's that, yeah. [She'll take the shift of topic, relaxing again.] Maybe this time I'll actually make it all the way to Kanto.

[exeggutorhead]

I guess it doesn't matter, I'll win either way.

[He shrugs, looking confident and making a flippant gesture with his hand. He does notice what concern shows through though her acting, and smirks wider.]

In fact, I'd say you're looking a bit worried. You can't be that scared of little old me.

[beforethedarkness]

[That earns a sigh and he relaxes a little.]

Yeah. I was recognized when I was trying to mess up one of their plans and I'm not risking letting them know where I am for a while.

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[islandshore]

The police are laughably incompetent. Always have been. They try, but it's usually trainers like us who have to clean up their messes.

[And that Kanto remark gets a laugh outta him.]

Well, you could hop the ferry if you need a quick trip. Otherwise, you'll have to save up about P20,000 for a train pass.

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[usedwatergun]

[Oh hey, a new face! And aren't you friendly? Well, she'll welcome new friends as well as old. Why not?] Thank you. I'm actually glad to be back. [Despite how it must have SOUNDED.]

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[usedwatergun]

Maybe it actually says more about how much of a threat Team Rocket was before we started showing up here, compared to now.

[She just needs to remember some friends were former or current Rockets, and picture Azula as one.

... Yeah, that probably explains at least half of it.]

That much?? Really? I think I'll probably stick to the ferry, in that case.

[usedwatergun]

We'll see. [Yeah, unfortunately she thinks his question about what she would challenge him with is making more sense now. His taunting throws her off for a second, because while she IS worried, the idea of being scared of Envy is- in her mind -laughable.]

Me? Scared? Of you?? Oh, please. I've met elbow leeches more terrifying than you.

[usedwatergun]

I don't blame you for that. I know we just met, but if there's ever anything I can do to help, let me know.