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[oceantrauma]

It's not that I would want anyone stuck here, but so many of my friends have left it would be nice to see at least one of them today.

[He's looking through the crowds as he speaks.] If any of you are here we should meet. [And he'll be just about anywhere, searching for people he knows.]

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[prettyimpulsive]

Would I count, Ken?

[video]

[oceantrauma]

Euphie-san! Of course you count. [He'll always consider her one of his first friends here.]

It's been a long time since you left.

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[prettyimpulsive]

Yes, I suppose it has. [Her smile dims just a shade. She misses everyone and her life in the City, but it also worries her that she leaves Justin each time.] It doesn't always feel that way to me. [Not a lot going on for her outside of these visits.] How have you been, Ken?

[video]

[oceantrauma]

....Where [he pauses - should he be asking this? But, well, he wants to know] where are you when you leave here?

I've been well. I live with Charlie and Merlin-san. They've been helping me out. Kind of like a family. It's nice.

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[prettyimpulsive]

Mm, I'm not sure. It doesn't really feel like I'm anywhere. Maybe I just can't remember. [She smiles at him, hoping to will him to not worry about such things.]

I'm not sure if I know Charlie, but I do think I met Merlin. I'm glad you have them. It's so much better than living alone. [Even if you don't consider the ticking issue.]

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[oceantrauma]

[It doesn't help, though. He's sensitive to those sorts of cues.] I hope you're not really nowhere. That's...kind of frightening. And sounds lonely.

It is better, though, yes, living with them.. Better for my meals, too.

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[prettyimpulsive]

Oh, no, it hasn't been lonely. Please don't worry. [Her smile is gentle.]

Were you not eating well before? [Let's just stay on this subject over here.]

[video]

[oceantrauma]

[He isn't going to just forget it like that, but he can tell when someone wants to talk about something else.] As long as you're not lonely, then.

I...uh. I was trying to adjust to making food for myself after my mother had always cooked for me. It wasn't working out too well.

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[prettyimpulsive]

You know it was similar for me. [Except her mother never prepared her meals.] I was glad to have friends who were able to help teach me to cook. Even if Flynn's teachings could be...perilous.

It takes time. [To learn to cook, but more so to adjust to the loss of someone you love.]

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[fluttershyly]

E-excuse me? Ken?

[This little yellow pegasus remembers you!]

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[oceantrauma]

Fluttershy-san!

[And he remembers her.] You can still use your device, too. Good.

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[fluttershyly]

You do know who I am! I was so very afraid that you wouldn't.

Oh, yes... it's just the same as it was when you fixed it.

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[oceantrauma]

Why wouldn't I know? We had a very nice conversation last time you were here.

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[fluttershyly]

You must meet so many pon--people here. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that I thought you'd forget...

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[oceantrauma]

You're the only pony I've met. Wouldn't mind meeting others, though. I do meet some other people...but.... [He whispers.] I'm still a little scared to meet new people.

Why would I forget you? I'm happy you remember me, though. You don't need to be sorry, either.

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[fluttershyly]

You are?

You're so very kind, Ken. Thank you.

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[oceantrauma]

Of course I am. Aren't you happy I remember you?

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[beifongbandit]

So you kept all my stuff, right?

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[oceantrauma]

Toph-san!!

Yes. I no longer live at the house, but I check on it from time to time.

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[beifongbandit]

Geez, Ken, I was kidding. What is someone going to want with my old rocks? Glad you found someone else to stay with, though.

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[oceantrauma]

[And, of course, he took it seriously.] What? But wouldn't you want to have some place to come back to in case you return?

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[beifongbandit]

Oh, believe me, I don't plan on staying. I've done my time.

I guess it's nice that I won't have to go stay in the Welcome Center, though.

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[oceantrauma]

Oh.... [Well, guess he kind of missed her.] It's nice that you came to say hello, at least.

Did you at least get to go home when you left here?

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[beifongbandit]

Of course. It's hard to say I'm actually glad to see you since I'm sure you'd rather be home yourself. But it's nice to see a familiar face.

You bet I did. I started a metalbending academy, in fact.

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[oceantrauma]

Well, I do kind of want to return home. But I've met a lot of people here, and it's nice not to have leave them just yet.

What? [He was still trying to wrap his head around earth and air bending before. Now this?] You can metalbend, too? How?