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[As the feed turns on, there is the sound of the familiar voice.]

Hm? Is anyone there? Can anyone hear me?

What do you think Musharna? Do you think anyone can hear us?

[There wasn't anything she said in return but Bianca simply let out a giggle]

You're right, we don't know until we respond back! So here goes! [Ahem] Hi, everyone, I'm Bianca! I don't know what happened but...I think I'm back in Vatheon? Um...wasn't it a dream?

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It's inconsistent. Your reality and mine. You know some one named Hilbert and I know some one named Hilda. It doesn't match up, even if we know each other.

Hilda? I don’t remember anyone named Hilda...I-

[It was then she cut herself short. Ooohhhh, now she’s starting to remember...]

Oohhh, I think I know what it might be. How much do you know about Vatheon?

I'm still learning about this place. Have I missed something?

[It's entirely possible.]

[...]

You know that there are a lot of people that come from different worlds right?

[....Does N know where Bianca was getting at?]

I've both heard and experienced that, but--

[Ohh, wait.]

Endless variations of the same world. Two different versions of Unova. Is that what you're saying?

[She gave a small nod]

Yes, that’s what it is! I know that Cheren was here a long time ago but I think he knew Hilda and yet...I knew Hilbert. I think they were here before too and that we had a long talk about it too!

[Now that she thought about it even more...she remembered how bad she felt knowing she didn’t remember Hilda...]

I wasn't expecting that.

[And he's not really sure how to process all of it. At least Bianca is the same, but if he had come across Hilbert (who probably knew him in their world as well) it would have been startling and possibly a little upsetting.

This way was... slightly easier.]

[Well now what? Should Bianca continue on this topic? She wasn’t sure but she did know one thing...]

But if you do come across Hilbert, you don’t need to worry! He’s really friendly, just like Hilda, and you wouldn’t have a problem talking to him! He’s really nice and helpful!

If you got along with Hilda, you’re going to get along with him just fine! [Hilbert befriends everyone.]

['Get along with'? N wouldn't have phrased it as such, but he wasn't about to argue against her choice of wording.]

I'll keep that in mind.

[Oh look ~~a distraction~~ the Inn!]

[Once they got to the inn, Bianca began looking around for a certain elevator]

Hm...your room shouldn’t be too far away right? Let’s see...

Oh Mister Zoroark, where can you be~♪

[It's not hard to find the room after that, and N has come and gone enough times now that he doesn't get lost. So he opens the door and sure enough there is Zoroark, sprawled out on his stomach, tongue lolling out of his muzzle. He looks up with a whine, which N returns with a frown.]

Don't be so dramatic. You're not dying, you just over ate.

[Whatever was going on, Bianca didn’t seem to mind. In fact, she was giggling along side N before walking up to the ‘poor’ pokemon, As she knelled down in front of him, she gave her hand out to him.]

He’s right, after a while, your stomach should be back to normal! You don’t have anything to worry about! And Bianca will be here to help you too! [Isn’t this the face of someone you can trust?]

[Zoroark seems to be ignoring N in that way stubborn teenagers do when they don't feel like they're being listened to. He nuzzles up to Bianca's hand without so much as a hesitant sniff, looking at N all the while.

N returns his look with an irritated huff.]

I'm not being unreasonable, you're just a glutton. For food and attention.

[Zoroark isn't having it, and he lets out a long, dramatic, suffering whine as he rolls on to his back, giving Bianca an upsidedown look, complete with big watery eyes. You understand him, don't you nice trainer lady?]

[Bianca wasn't sure what to do but she simply lets out a small giggle as Zoroark continues to nuzzle up her hand.

It seemed like N was the parent in this relationship.]

Looks like Zoroark likes all the attention though!

[Oh she understands! That is why when she sees the big watery eyes, you know what she does? She's going to pick you up and give a big hug! She'll protect you from the mean old N!]

He does...

[More like responsible younger brother, but the same idea applies, if N's exasperated expression and tone is anything to go by.

Zoroark is actually surprised by the hug, given that he's a pretty big sized Pokemon and not many people will actively hug him like that, but after a second he lets out a pleased noise and hugs back.

If he could stick his tongue out at N and make it convincing, he would.]

[As Bianca continues to hug the pokemon, she couldn't help but notice that she should do something shouldn't she? As she looked back at Zoroark and back at N, he was certainly a little different from how the girl remembered him. He was suppose to be this mysterious person but...

She can see why Hilbert was so determined to find him again. He was just as much as a friend and Hilbert doesn't want to leave friends behind.]

But it looks like he'll be fine by tomorrow...looks like I had nothing to worry about right?

See? I told you, you're fine. Just stay here and rest, and no more eating until dinner.

[He only seemed mysterious because to them he came out of nowhere, spouting ideals and vying for Pokemon liberation. Really, though... he was just a confused teenager who had been raised to believe he was going to become some sort of hero by a man he considered a father, only to be let down by that man and left to find his own way in life.

He wasn't that different. A little lost, but not that different.]

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[Either way, Bianca was just glad that she was able to talk to N like this. Now that she finally had the time to actually befriend him, she was able to see that he wasn't as different as she once thought. In fact, even though they were two years apart in the timeline, it just means that she'll have to find N someday!

...That is...if she remembered her stay in Vatheon.]

Mhmm, exactly! Can you promise me that you'll listen to N and no more eating? I don't want you to get sick again!

[Well if Bianca doesn't find him, there's always a chance her friend might.

Zoroark nods in agreement, and N gives a tiny smile at that. Zoroark usually keeps his promises, so he's not terribly worried anymore.]

Then everything is fine the way it is!

[She gave another giggle]

But I'm glad to see that you and Zoroark are okay though!

[That earns one of N's characteristic frowns.]

"Okay" is relative.

[Blink blink]

What do you mean? ...Is something wrong, N?

Did Hilda -- Hilbert ever tell you what happened that day in my castle? The day I left.

[......WHY]

...Well...I don't think he told me all that much. After you left, Hilbert just wandering around Unova for a bit before disappearing. [To find you]

But that's all he said really...

[Because angst?]

Ah... it's... it's nothing. Forget I brought it up.

[If Bianca's friend didn't mention anything about it, then maybe it's better he keep it to himself.]