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RP dump~ Beloved Turnabout- Black Psychelocks
Sorakh28 (21:04:40): Red: ...Ash?
Sara Jaye (21:06:03):
Ash: *is still a little sleepy-looking but definitely awake* Huh...Red? Is that you? *rubs eyes* I thought you were at Mt. Silver...
Athena: *she, Apollo, and Mr. Wright are here, too...they'll probably wait to question Ash, though*
Sorakh28 (21:06:43): Red: ...You're alive.
Sara Jaye (21:08:50):
Ash: Yeah...yeah, I am. Doctor said I was lucky. *smiles a little* How long was I out?
Sorakh28 (21:09:18): Red: I... I don't know. *turns to the WAA crew for an answer*
Sara Jaye (21:11:53):
Phoenix: For the past week. Even if the doctors couldn't find anything broken, you were out cold and in a pretty bad way.
Ash: A whole week? *looks panicked* But my training...ah! Pikachu, where is he?!
Sorakh28 (21:12:17): Red: ...He's with your friend Brock.
Sara Jaye (21:13:18):
Ash: Oh, good...is he doing okay? Brock and Misty, are they...
Athena: ... *not sure if they should tell him where Misty is*
Sorakh28 (21:13:35): Red: ...*And his shoulders hitches*
Sara Jaye (21:14:58):
Ash: Red? What's wrong?
Phoenix: ...Ash, the police found you before anyone else did. Even your friends.
Sorakh28 (21:15:55): Red: ...They... I was coming to Olivine to meet you, but...
Sorakh28 (21:16:43): Red: *he takes out his Pokégear* ...They sent me a message that... that you were...
Sara Jaye (21:20:36):
Ash: ... *nods* So you've known for a while now. Guess you've been pretty worried...sorry.
Athena: *swallows* Apollo, we should tell him about Misty, shouldn't we. He'll find out anyway.
Ash: What about Misty?!
Sorakh28 (21:22:22):Apollo: Right, uh... how are we gonna do this delicately?
Sara Jaye (21:23:34):
Phoenix: I don't think any of us are skilled at that. Maybe Athena.
Ash: Is Misty hurt?! Did she-
Athena: No, she's fine! ...mostly. See...Mr. Wright is her attorney.
Sorakh28 (21:24:07): Red: ...You know what an attorney is, Ash, right?
Sara Jaye (21:24:59):
Ash: That's the fancy word for lawyer, right? I heard Mom use it once.
Phoenix: Exactly.
Sorakh28 (21:26:02): Red: Long story short, Ash... They think Misty attacked you.
Sorakh28 (21:26:09): Red: The police, I mean.
Sara Jaye (21:31:13):
Ash: What?! But...but Misty wasn't even there! I remember leaving our camp when Brock told me to get some berries...
Athena: So you remember what happened before the attack?
Ash: Sort of. I was alone, I remember that much.
Sorakh28 (21:31:37): Red: ...What do you remember, Ash?
Sara Jaye (21:34:46):
Ash: ...Arbor Forest. It was getting dark, and Brock asked me to pick some berries for the stew he was making. I...I think I must've gotten a little lost, though, cause I wandered into another campsite...
Sorakh28 (21:41:13): Apollo: Who were there?
Sara Jaye (21:44:37):
Ash: I...don't remember. *a hand reaches up to idly brush against his cheek...*
Athena: *and she tenses, Widget beginning to react...*
Sorakh28 (21:45:29): Red: ...It's alright. ...*lowers his head* It's alright... you're safe. *whispering* You're safe, Ash.
Sorakh28 (21:46:15): Apollo: *his bracelet also reacted, but seeing that Red's around, he's being cautious about asking Ash questions.*
Sara Jaye (21:48:30):
Ash: *nods* I-I know... *swallows, smiling a little* I'll be okay. The doctors want to check me over, but they think I'll be able to leave here tomorrow.
Phoenix: *and so did his Magatama...but that can wait*
Sorakh28 (21:48:58): Red: ...*And yes that was a sob.*
Sara Jaye (21:49:23):
Ash: !! Red? *reaches for his hand* H-hey, don't cry. I'm all right now, I promise.
Sorakh28 (21:50:00): Red: ...You almost died... And I would've never see you again...
Sara Jaye (21:51:50):
Ash: But I didn't. *smiles* Hey, I can't die yet. I still have to be a Pokemon master! And I can't leave Pikachu an orphan!
Athena: *sniffles* How sweet...
Sorakh28 (21:52:40): Red: *you know what fuck it RED IS GONNA HUG THE SHIT OUTTA YOU SOBBING HIS HEAD OFF*
Sara Jaye (21:53:11):
Ash: W-woah! *But he hugs back tightly, getting kinda teary-eyed himself*
Sorakh28 (21:54:58): Red: I missed you...
Sara Jaye (21:55:31):
Ash: ...I missed you too, while you were on Mt. Silver. I'm sorry this is why you had to come here...
Sorakh28 (21:57:20): Red: N-no! *and he lets go and looks at Ash straight in the eye* I wanted to meet you even before I heard about this. That's how much you mean to me, Ash! ...I'm sorry for being so distant. I just didn't wanted you to walk in my shadow.
Sara Jaye (22:02:41):
Ash: Red, I never felt like I was in your shadow! I've always admired you more than anyone...even if I can never be just like you, I want to look up to you. You're the best trainer I've ever known!
Sorakh28 (22:03:21): Red: *chuckles* Of course you would. You're my cousin.
Sara Jaye (22:03:53):Ash: I still want to be as good as you someday.
Athena: *smiles* How sweet...
Sorakh28 (13:38:36): Red: Well, you're already on your way.
Sara Jaye (13:39:41):
Ash: ...thanks. I felt so bad when I lost at the Indigo League, I wished I'd thought to call you for advice then.
Sorakh28 (13:40:15): Red: *smirks* You were a lot more impulsive then, Ashy-boy.
Sara Jaye (13:40:57):
Ash: *blushes a little* I know...and Charizard still hated my guts.
Phoenix: *quietly, aside to the other two* Well, Charizard are pretty impetuous...or so I hear.
Sorakh28 (13:45:19): Apollo: Red's seem to be pretty calm. Maybe like starter, like trainer?
Red: Yet you've overcame that. You have no idea how proud that made me.
Sara Jaye (13:46:48):
Athena: Sounds right to me. *thinks of Trucy's Mime Jr.*
Ash: Thank you...I didn't think I ever would. When I finally won back his loyalty, I knew I'd turned a corner.
Phoenix: *taking notes...not sure this is important for the case, but you never know*
Sorakh28 (13:47:11): Red: ...You changed, too.
Sara Jaye (13:49:16):
Ash: *nods* I knew I wasn't getting anywhere by rushing into things, trying to outdo Gary and catch the most Pokemon. It's more important to appreciate what you have...try to save what matters. *absently touches his jaw*
Athena: *she senses discord in those words...*
Sorakh28 (13:50:12): Red: *Frowns- oh, he noticed the jaw touching* ...Ash, are you alright?
Sara Jaye (13:50:45):
Ash: Huh? I'm fine, just...just a little tired and stiff, I guess.
Phoenix: *the magatama starts reacting...he's not okay, he just doesn't realize it*
Sorakh28 (13:52:27): Red: *nods- he doesn't have any special abilities to realize there's something wrong with his cousin* Alright. ...Hey, Ash?
Sara Jaye (13:52:34):
Ash: Hm?
Sorakh28 (13:54:43): Red: ...*Hey, you know the When He Smiles trope? Yup, that's Red right now* I'm back, Ash. I'm home.
Sara Jaye (13:55:08):
Ash: ...for good this time, right? *smiles, his hand still at his jaw*
Sorakh28 (13:58:45): Apollo: *frowns. Why is his bracelet reacting...? Ash doesn't seem to be lying...*
Red: For good. I'm gonna stay by your side until you recover properly. You know me, I'm not a good liar.
Sara Jaye (14:00:00):
Ash: Huh? Not a good liar...what does that have to do with it? *still smiling* I'm glad you'll stay, though. Everyone misses you...especially me.
Athena: *he seems sincere, but...*
Phoenix: *unless it's like with Athena during HER trial...*
Sorakh28 (14:01:09): Red: ...You seem distant, Ash.
Sara Jaye (14:01:45):
Ash: Really? I guess I'm still a little out of it.
Sorakh28 (14:02:36): Red: ...Have there been some... problems before this happened? *Insightful? Red isn't dumb- he knows his cousin.*
Sara Jaye (14:04:04):
Ash: I don't think so...I mean, other than Celebi. *which isn't a lie, he was terrified when Celebi died in his and Sammy's arms...*
Sorakh28 (14:05:09): Red: ...Alright. It's probably still shock from your trauma. ...I'm sorry I couldn't be there to protect you.
Sara Jaye (14:06:29):
Ash: What! No, none of that was your fault! I got careless, I always get careless-! *touches his jaw again*
Phoenix: *yeah, something is definitely going on...Ash is repressing something powerful*
Sorakh28 (14:09:15): Red: *puts his hand on the one Ash has on his jaw, then softly* Ash Leigh. It's alright, you're safe now.
Sara Jaye (14:12:51):
Ash: *goes still, his eye twitching as though he's going to cry* ...why can't I REMEMBER?!
Athena: *oooh, she's picking up a major emotional overload...*
Sorakh28 (14:14:49): Red: *turns to the attorney trio* ...Something's wrong. *sounds like he's trying to not panic for Ash's sake.* Should I go get Aunt Delia?
Sara Jaye (14:15:55):
Ash: No! Mom can't...please, she worries enough about me as it is!
Phoenix: Athena, Apollo...I think it's time. And we may need all three of our abilities.
Athena: *nods, looking a little pale...she's quite overwhelmed by the amount of underlying trauma she senses*
Sorakh28 (14:16:17): Red: ...Abilities? ...Should I stay here?
Sara Jaye (14:17:07):
Athena: I think you should. Whatever we're about to uncover...he may need the support.
Sorakh28 (15:57:28): Gary: *KNOCKS IMPATIENTLY ON THE DOOR* What's going on?!
Red: Gary?!
Sara Jaye (15:58:59):
Ash: Ah! *kinda snaps out of it* Gary?!
Phoenix: I ran into him earlier...he was waiting impatiently for you to wake up. I hope he got some more sleep between then and now. *goes to open the door*
Sorakh28 (15:59:27): Gary: *almost runs in* Ash, are you okay?!
Sara Jaye (16:00:52):
Ash: I-I'm fine now! Really... *touches his jaw briefly* You haven't slept, Mr. Wright said so...
Athena: *sighs* It's good you came in. Gary...whatever happened to Ash, there's something he's not remembering. And we have to uncover it.
Sorakh28 (16:01:24): Gary: ...Do it have to do with him being attacked?
Red: That's... that's what we think.
Sara Jaye (16:03:21):
Phoenix: *nods* Athena senses it's something really bad...you and Red will need to stay by his side.
Ash: *touches his jaw again...*
Sorakh28 (16:05:11): Gary: *And he notices it* ...Ash, did something happened to your jaw?
Sara Jaye (16:06:25):
Ash: I...I don't know! I don't think so! They...they said...
Athena: He thinks he was attacked by wild Pokemon. But...yesterday's trial proved the assailant was...human. *shivers*
Sorakh28 (16:11:31): Gary: *walks to the other side of Ash's bed* Hey... we're here, Ash. It's gonna be okay.
Sara Jaye (16:12:53):
Ash: ...Gary...
Phoenix: ...Athena, Apollo. I think we'd better get to work. *touches the magatama*
Gallade: *not allowed out in a hospital room, but his poke ball glows in understanding*
Sorakh28 (16:14:24): Apollo: Right. Where should we start?
Sara Jaye (16:15:06):
Athena: I think you'd better start, Apollo. He keeps touching his jaw, and that's a key.
Sorakh28 (16:16:47): Apollo: Indeed. *Hand at his bracelet.* Ash, can you tell us again of what you remember?
Sara Jaye (16:18:37):
Ash: ... *nods* Brock and Misty asked me to get some berries for the stew Brock was fixing. So I went looking for where Sam and I found the berries for Celebi...
Sorakh28 (16:19:06): Apollo: What type of berries were they?
Sara Jaye (16:20:00):
Ash: ...I don't remember exactly. But they were red, and I know Razz berries grow around here. And Cheri berries...mm, I think they were Cheri.
Athena: *she knows those berries are native to Hoenn and Sinnoh, but sometimes they can be found around here...*
Sorakh28 (16:20:29): Apollo: Alright, please go on.
Sara Jaye (16:21:39):
Ash: *nods* I got lost, though, it was getting dark and...I don't have a great sense of direction. And...and I wandered into someone else's camp...
Sorakh28 (16:22:13): Apollo: And this is where you can't remember the rest, right?
Sara Jaye (16:23:00):
Ash: *nods* Right...I saw something come at me, probably a wild Pokemon, and then I blacked out... *touches his jaw*
Sorakh28 (16:23:47): Apollo: ...Ash. *Oh yeah, his bracelet react. Thought he knows it's not because Ash is lying.*
Sara Jaye (16:25:19):
Ash: And I woke up here...
Athena: *and she can sense all kinds of discord, this might require some probing later...*
Sorakh28 (16:26:27): Apollo: Ash, is this all?
Sara Jaye (16:27:00):
Ash: *nods* That's all I remember. *touches his jaw* But I know it had to be a Pokemon that attacked me!
Sorakh28 (16:27:35): Apollo: ...Then when are you rubbing your jaw when you think it was a Pokémon who attacked you?
Sara Jaye (16:28:05):
Ash: Ah! *his hand freezes* I...I don't know...
Sorakh28 (16:30:22): Apollo: Mr. Wright, I believe you have the doctor's notes?
Sara Jaye (16:31:01):
Phoenix: *nods* Right here, yes. *he retreives them from his case*
Athena: *keeping her ears open, she'll definitely be doing some probing...*
Sorakh28 (16:31:49): Apollo: Right. *takes them* From what I'm reading Ash, it's been comfirmed by your doctor that your wounds were inflicted by a human being, not a Pokémon.
Sara Jaye (16:32:47):
Ash: *tenses, clutching the blanket* They...
Phoenix: Wild Pokemon always go for the body, not the face.
Ash: I...but I don't remember any people being there! I didn't see them!
Sorakh28 (16:37:07): Apollo: The doctor wrote down that, from what they can find, you had severely broken bones at your nose and your jaw.
Sara Jaye (16:38:40):
Ash: ... *his hand touches his jaw again, consciously this time*
Athena: Apparently, you were thrown into the healing lake. But that only made it look like you weren't hurt...it didn't take care of what was wrong underneath.
Sorakh28 (16:42:49): Gary: What was wrong... underneath?!
Red: What's going on?!
Sara Jaye (16:45:14):
Phoenix: *reading the notes* Aside from the broken nose and jaw bones, there was some internal bleeding around his ribs and several of his teeth had been knocked out and restored. He also lost a dangerous amount of blood.
Ash: Ah!! H-how...no, no way, no one person could cause all that!
Phoenix: *and the magatama is going nuts* I think it's my turn.
Sorakh28 (16:45:57): Apollo: Go ahead, Mr. Wright.
Sara Jaye (16:46:42):
Phoenix: *so out comes the magatama...and five black psyche-locks appear* ...oh, no.
Sorakh28 (16:47:17): Apollo: ...Mr. Wright?!
Sara Jaye (16:47:57):
Athena: What's going on?!
Phoenix: ...black locks. This isn't good, the last time this happened was... *looks towards Athena*
Athena: *turns pale again* Oh God, no...
Sorakh28 (16:50:10): Apollo: You mean... You don't mean...
Red: What... what's going on? *Oh yeah, he's gonna panic now. Something's wrong with Ash and HE DOESN'T LIKE IT ONE BIT*
Gary: Are these... black locks bad?
Sara Jaye (16:51:23):
Phoenix: They can be. This means he's hiding the truth without realizing it...and we have to be VERY careful in unlocking them. One false move and we could damage his psyche.
Sorakh28 (16:52:31): Red and Gary: *quickly grabs one of Ash's hands each*
Apollo: What should we do, sir?!
Sara Jaye (16:54:57):
Athena: I remember how Mr. Wright broke my black locks...we're going to have to be very careful. We'll have to rethink the incident, won't we.
Phoenix: As much as we poissibly can. *they have a few bits of evidence from the forest, those might help*
Ash: *squeezes their hands tightly, trying not to freak out too much*
Sorakh28 (16:56:11): Apollo: ...Do you think Athena's abilities could help us here?
Sara Jaye (16:57:18):
Phoenix: I think so. It's rare that we have to use two abilities at once, but...this is a special case.
Athena: *nods* Let's do it, then. *fires up Widget*
Sorakh28 (16:58:42): Red: What in the...
Sara Jaye (16:59:36):
Athena: It's okay. We just need to probe his statements to figure out the dominant emotion...and hopefully, that will help us uncover what really happened.
Sorakh28 (17:00:58): Apollo: ...And how bad is it?
Sara Jaye (17:04:13):
Phoenix: Ash, tell us again, everything you remember.
Ash: *and so he begins* ...and then I saw a couple shadows, and one jumped on me.
Athena: *fear, obviously...but surprise seems to be the dominant emotion here* Was it someone you didn't expect, Ash? Someone you hadn't seen in a while...or who you didn't think would attack?
Ash: Ah! *tenses slightly* I...um, maybe the second one?
Sorakh28 (17:41:40): Apollo: So there were other people there.
Sara Jaye (17:44:41):
Ash: ... *nods* People, yes.
Phoenix: And you recognized them.
Ash: *his eyes widen* Kind of! I mean...they looked different, but...
Athena: *more surprise going off* So you knew them, then. But did they look angry? Afraid? Possessed?
Sorakh28 (17:46:12): Red: Wait, you're telling me it's people Ash knows?!
Sara Jaye (17:47:23):
Athena: Ash claims he did recognize them.
Ash: But it couldn't be them! I mean, they're bad people, they steal things, but they-
Phoenix: ...were they in Team Rocket? *he's heard some of the members are extremely dangerous, like one duo who keeps being arrested for truly reprehensible crimes*
Sorakh28 (17:48:05): Gary: ...But the Team Rocket Ash knows wouldn't go... they wouldn't go that far... would they?
Sara Jaye (17:49:07):
Ash: No! They're always stealing, but they...they'd never...
Athena: *oooh, emotional overload impending, and fear is taking over*
Phoenix: *and he feels the locks weakening, too...*
Sorakh28 (17:49:50): Gary: *winces* Ow!
Red: Ash, that's TIGHT!
Sara Jaye (17:51:11):
Ash: Sorry!
Athena: *time to probe* Ash, tell me. These Team Rocket members, were they at the camp site?
Ash: *nods* T-they were! But they'd never attack me, they just want Pikachu! They...they must have been trying to stop those other two, or someone else! ...James wouldn't...
Sorakh28 (17:52:17): Apollo: It's alright... We're here with you, Ash.
Sara Jaye (17:54:55):
Ash: Ah...
Athena: ...was James the one who attacked you, Ash?
Ash: ... *nods*
Sorakh28 (17:56:02): Gary: *histerically* HE DID WHAT?!
Sara Jaye (17:57:14):
Phoenix: *the locks are weakening more and more...*
Athena: *keeps probing* Tell us more.
Ash: ...they caught me. I realized I was at the wrong campsite and tried to leave, but they caught me and started yelling...
Sorakh28 (17:57:38): Red: Yelling what? What did they told you?
Sara Jaye (17:59:11):
Ash: *trembles* That...I had some nerve, and it was my fault, and when I asked why they were so mad...James, he...
Athena: ...punched you.
Sorakh28 (17:59:45): Gary: *and again* HE DID WHAT?!
Sara Jaye (18:00:28):
Phoenix: Gary, calm down!
Ash: He punched me. It...it really hurt, and he did it again, and then all I felt was pain before I blacked out...
Sorakh28 (18:01:34): Red: ...He did it more than once. *oh, he's angry NOW*
Sara Jaye (18:03:32):
Ash: ...they beat me up. They...they've never done that before, all they ever do is steal Pikachu, and call us names, but... *shudders* T-they looked like they wished I was dead.
Phoenix: *and the psyche-locks shatter. Unlock successful, but he feels awful about it*
Athena: *Ash looks as horrified and broken as she felt in court that day...*
Sorakh28 (18:34:31): Red: ...Oh Arceus, I- I didn't... I...
Gary: *This guy is speechless. Congrats, Team Rocket. /sarcasm*
Apollo: ...I can't understand why they would do such a thing...
Sara Jaye (18:42:17):
Phoenix: That's what we need to find out, but more importantly, we need to find a way to prove they did it.
Athena: The evidence we have doesn't really work... *a hair scrunchie, a sock, and a spoon with some kind of sauce still mashed onto it*
Sorakh28 (18:42:52): Red: ...Have you been back to the crime scene?
Sara Jaye (18:44:22):
Phoenix: Not yet. We were only able to search part of it yesterday, the police were still working on the rest.
Ash: *still pale and shivering* No one would believe they did it. Jessie and James are thieves, but they're not like Bugs and Cassidy or any of the really nasty Rockets...
Sorakh28 (18:45:19): Red: ...I've decided. I'm gonna help you find more evidence.
Sara Jaye (18:47:22):
Phoenix: You will? We appreciate the help, but I know you want to stay by Ash's side.
Sorakh28 (18:49:23): Red: *looks over to Gary* He's in good hands. Gary's already here, and I know Aunt Delia and Professor Oak will look after Ash.
Sara Jaye (18:50:34):
Phoenix: *smiles* Good.
Ash: *smiles sadly* It'll be nice to see them...I just hope they're not too upset with me. I got careless...
Sorakh28 (18:51:26): Gary: Come on, Ashy-boy. Okay, they're upset, but they're upset because they love you!
Sara Jaye (18:52:25):
Ash: ...sometimes I wonder why. I'm such a bother, I've caused all kinds of trouble for them. And Brock, and Misty... *sighs* Misty's in jail because of me.
Athena: No, she's in jail because of Team Rocket!
Sorakh28 (18:53:55): Red: ...Where the fuck does this come from?!
Apollo: Uh, language, Red.
Sara Jaye (18:54:56):
Ash: I got attacked...sorry about that. I worried everyone. *sad laugh* I'm just an idiot...all I do is cause trouble for everyone.
Phoenix: ... *they did more than just beat the crap out of him, didn't they.*
Sorakh28 (18:55:55): Red: *and his shoulders drop* No! You're not... okay, you're not good with books, that's for sure, but you're NOT an idiot!
Sara Jaye (18:58:56):
Ash: But-
Athena: You're NOT! Ash, we're going to solve this, you didn't do anything wrong and neither did Misty!
Sorakh28 (19:00:26): Gary: Ash, you got farther than me in the Indigo Championship. Or did you forget already?
Sara Jaye (19:01:24):
Ash: By dumb luck.
Phoenix: *aside to Apollo and Athena* Poor kid...
Athena: I can sense his heart...he really believes what he says about himself. That whoever told him these things was right.
Sorakh28 (19:02:02): Apollo: But that's- who said that to him?!
Sara Jaye (19:02:35):
Athena: I wonder if Team Rocket did while they were beating him...or if someone else did before. That's something we'll need to figure out.
Sorakh28 (19:04:01): Red: ...Ash, what's going on?
Sara Jaye (19:05:00):
Ash: It's about time I saw the truth about myself, right? It's only a matter of time before Brock and Misty see it, too...
Sorakh28 (19:16:03): Red: ...I'm lost. I am so lost right now.
Gary: Honestly, you're not the only one.
Sara Jaye (19:22:09):
Ash: Just...don't worry about me, okay? I'm Ash Ketchum, I'll be fine. Dumb luck, remember?
Athena: *starting to get pissed*
Sorakh28 (19:22:53): Red: ...Not worry about you? Have you lost your mind?!
Sara Jaye (19:23:53):
Phoenix: Ash, I know right now you're pretty shaken from what you just remembered, but Red and Gary are just telling the truth. They care about you.
Sorakh28 (19:24:17): Apollo: They wouldn't be here if they didn't.
Red and Gary: *nods*
Sara Jaye (19:25:48):
Ash: ...then...then don't leave. At least for tonight, just...stay here. Please...
Athena: *welp, her heart's breaking and she's getting teary-eyed. And still mad at whoever made him hate himself so...*
Sorakh28 (19:38:19): Gary: I definitely will.
Red: Ash, when I go out to help out Mr. Wright and the others, know that my Pokégear is always open if you need me. And I'm sure any member of my team would gladly stay back to keep an eye on you... *touches a Pokéball* Especially Ignatius.
Sara Jaye (19:49:02):
Ash: ... *nods* Thank you. Both of you... *he's starting to tear up*
Athena: *touches her Pokégear idly...she should speak with Simon and Junie later, see how they're doing...*
Sara Jaye (21:06:03):
Ash: *is still a little sleepy-looking but definitely awake* Huh...Red? Is that you? *rubs eyes* I thought you were at Mt. Silver...
Athena: *she, Apollo, and Mr. Wright are here, too...they'll probably wait to question Ash, though*
Sorakh28 (21:06:43): Red: ...You're alive.
Sara Jaye (21:08:50):
Ash: Yeah...yeah, I am. Doctor said I was lucky. *smiles a little* How long was I out?
Sorakh28 (21:09:18): Red: I... I don't know. *turns to the WAA crew for an answer*
Sara Jaye (21:11:53):
Phoenix: For the past week. Even if the doctors couldn't find anything broken, you were out cold and in a pretty bad way.
Ash: A whole week? *looks panicked* But my training...ah! Pikachu, where is he?!
Sorakh28 (21:12:17): Red: ...He's with your friend Brock.
Sara Jaye (21:13:18):
Ash: Oh, good...is he doing okay? Brock and Misty, are they...
Athena: ... *not sure if they should tell him where Misty is*
Sorakh28 (21:13:35): Red: ...*And his shoulders hitches*
Sara Jaye (21:14:58):
Ash: Red? What's wrong?
Phoenix: ...Ash, the police found you before anyone else did. Even your friends.
Sorakh28 (21:15:55): Red: ...They... I was coming to Olivine to meet you, but...
Sorakh28 (21:16:43): Red: *he takes out his Pokégear* ...They sent me a message that... that you were...
Sara Jaye (21:20:36):
Ash: ... *nods* So you've known for a while now. Guess you've been pretty worried...sorry.
Athena: *swallows* Apollo, we should tell him about Misty, shouldn't we. He'll find out anyway.
Ash: What about Misty?!
Sorakh28 (21:22:22):Apollo: Right, uh... how are we gonna do this delicately?
Sara Jaye (21:23:34):
Phoenix: I don't think any of us are skilled at that. Maybe Athena.
Ash: Is Misty hurt?! Did she-
Athena: No, she's fine! ...mostly. See...Mr. Wright is her attorney.
Sorakh28 (21:24:07): Red: ...You know what an attorney is, Ash, right?
Sara Jaye (21:24:59):
Ash: That's the fancy word for lawyer, right? I heard Mom use it once.
Phoenix: Exactly.
Sorakh28 (21:26:02): Red: Long story short, Ash... They think Misty attacked you.
Sorakh28 (21:26:09): Red: The police, I mean.
Sara Jaye (21:31:13):
Ash: What?! But...but Misty wasn't even there! I remember leaving our camp when Brock told me to get some berries...
Athena: So you remember what happened before the attack?
Ash: Sort of. I was alone, I remember that much.
Sorakh28 (21:31:37): Red: ...What do you remember, Ash?
Sara Jaye (21:34:46):
Ash: ...Arbor Forest. It was getting dark, and Brock asked me to pick some berries for the stew he was making. I...I think I must've gotten a little lost, though, cause I wandered into another campsite...
Sorakh28 (21:41:13): Apollo: Who were there?
Sara Jaye (21:44:37):
Ash: I...don't remember. *a hand reaches up to idly brush against his cheek...*
Athena: *and she tenses, Widget beginning to react...*
Sorakh28 (21:45:29): Red: ...It's alright. ...*lowers his head* It's alright... you're safe. *whispering* You're safe, Ash.
Sorakh28 (21:46:15): Apollo: *his bracelet also reacted, but seeing that Red's around, he's being cautious about asking Ash questions.*
Sara Jaye (21:48:30):
Ash: *nods* I-I know... *swallows, smiling a little* I'll be okay. The doctors want to check me over, but they think I'll be able to leave here tomorrow.
Phoenix: *and so did his Magatama...but that can wait*
Sorakh28 (21:48:58): Red: ...*And yes that was a sob.*
Sara Jaye (21:49:23):
Ash: !! Red? *reaches for his hand* H-hey, don't cry. I'm all right now, I promise.
Sorakh28 (21:50:00): Red: ...You almost died... And I would've never see you again...
Sara Jaye (21:51:50):
Ash: But I didn't. *smiles* Hey, I can't die yet. I still have to be a Pokemon master! And I can't leave Pikachu an orphan!
Athena: *sniffles* How sweet...
Sorakh28 (21:52:40): Red: *you know what fuck it RED IS GONNA HUG THE SHIT OUTTA YOU SOBBING HIS HEAD OFF*
Sara Jaye (21:53:11):
Ash: W-woah! *But he hugs back tightly, getting kinda teary-eyed himself*
Sorakh28 (21:54:58): Red: I missed you...
Sara Jaye (21:55:31):
Ash: ...I missed you too, while you were on Mt. Silver. I'm sorry this is why you had to come here...
Sorakh28 (21:57:20): Red: N-no! *and he lets go and looks at Ash straight in the eye* I wanted to meet you even before I heard about this. That's how much you mean to me, Ash! ...I'm sorry for being so distant. I just didn't wanted you to walk in my shadow.
Sara Jaye (22:02:41):
Ash: Red, I never felt like I was in your shadow! I've always admired you more than anyone...even if I can never be just like you, I want to look up to you. You're the best trainer I've ever known!
Sorakh28 (22:03:21): Red: *chuckles* Of course you would. You're my cousin.
Sara Jaye (22:03:53):Ash: I still want to be as good as you someday.
Athena: *smiles* How sweet...
Sorakh28 (13:38:36): Red: Well, you're already on your way.
Sara Jaye (13:39:41):
Ash: ...thanks. I felt so bad when I lost at the Indigo League, I wished I'd thought to call you for advice then.
Sorakh28 (13:40:15): Red: *smirks* You were a lot more impulsive then, Ashy-boy.
Sara Jaye (13:40:57):
Ash: *blushes a little* I know...and Charizard still hated my guts.
Phoenix: *quietly, aside to the other two* Well, Charizard are pretty impetuous...or so I hear.
Sorakh28 (13:45:19): Apollo: Red's seem to be pretty calm. Maybe like starter, like trainer?
Red: Yet you've overcame that. You have no idea how proud that made me.
Sara Jaye (13:46:48):
Athena: Sounds right to me. *thinks of Trucy's Mime Jr.*
Ash: Thank you...I didn't think I ever would. When I finally won back his loyalty, I knew I'd turned a corner.
Phoenix: *taking notes...not sure this is important for the case, but you never know*
Sorakh28 (13:47:11): Red: ...You changed, too.
Sara Jaye (13:49:16):
Ash: *nods* I knew I wasn't getting anywhere by rushing into things, trying to outdo Gary and catch the most Pokemon. It's more important to appreciate what you have...try to save what matters. *absently touches his jaw*
Athena: *she senses discord in those words...*
Sorakh28 (13:50:12): Red: *Frowns- oh, he noticed the jaw touching* ...Ash, are you alright?
Sara Jaye (13:50:45):
Ash: Huh? I'm fine, just...just a little tired and stiff, I guess.
Phoenix: *the magatama starts reacting...he's not okay, he just doesn't realize it*
Sorakh28 (13:52:27): Red: *nods- he doesn't have any special abilities to realize there's something wrong with his cousin* Alright. ...Hey, Ash?
Sara Jaye (13:52:34):
Ash: Hm?
Sorakh28 (13:54:43): Red: ...*Hey, you know the When He Smiles trope? Yup, that's Red right now* I'm back, Ash. I'm home.
Sara Jaye (13:55:08):
Ash: ...for good this time, right? *smiles, his hand still at his jaw*
Sorakh28 (13:58:45): Apollo: *frowns. Why is his bracelet reacting...? Ash doesn't seem to be lying...*
Red: For good. I'm gonna stay by your side until you recover properly. You know me, I'm not a good liar.
Sara Jaye (14:00:00):
Ash: Huh? Not a good liar...what does that have to do with it? *still smiling* I'm glad you'll stay, though. Everyone misses you...especially me.
Athena: *he seems sincere, but...*
Phoenix: *unless it's like with Athena during HER trial...*
Sorakh28 (14:01:09): Red: ...You seem distant, Ash.
Sara Jaye (14:01:45):
Ash: Really? I guess I'm still a little out of it.
Sorakh28 (14:02:36): Red: ...Have there been some... problems before this happened? *Insightful? Red isn't dumb- he knows his cousin.*
Sara Jaye (14:04:04):
Ash: I don't think so...I mean, other than Celebi. *which isn't a lie, he was terrified when Celebi died in his and Sammy's arms...*
Sorakh28 (14:05:09): Red: ...Alright. It's probably still shock from your trauma. ...I'm sorry I couldn't be there to protect you.
Sara Jaye (14:06:29):
Ash: What! No, none of that was your fault! I got careless, I always get careless-! *touches his jaw again*
Phoenix: *yeah, something is definitely going on...Ash is repressing something powerful*
Sorakh28 (14:09:15): Red: *puts his hand on the one Ash has on his jaw, then softly* Ash Leigh. It's alright, you're safe now.
Sara Jaye (14:12:51):
Ash: *goes still, his eye twitching as though he's going to cry* ...why can't I REMEMBER?!
Athena: *oooh, she's picking up a major emotional overload...*
Sorakh28 (14:14:49): Red: *turns to the attorney trio* ...Something's wrong. *sounds like he's trying to not panic for Ash's sake.* Should I go get Aunt Delia?
Sara Jaye (14:15:55):
Ash: No! Mom can't...please, she worries enough about me as it is!
Phoenix: Athena, Apollo...I think it's time. And we may need all three of our abilities.
Athena: *nods, looking a little pale...she's quite overwhelmed by the amount of underlying trauma she senses*
Sorakh28 (14:16:17): Red: ...Abilities? ...Should I stay here?
Sara Jaye (14:17:07):
Athena: I think you should. Whatever we're about to uncover...he may need the support.
Sorakh28 (15:57:28): Gary: *KNOCKS IMPATIENTLY ON THE DOOR* What's going on?!
Red: Gary?!
Sara Jaye (15:58:59):
Ash: Ah! *kinda snaps out of it* Gary?!
Phoenix: I ran into him earlier...he was waiting impatiently for you to wake up. I hope he got some more sleep between then and now. *goes to open the door*
Sorakh28 (15:59:27): Gary: *almost runs in* Ash, are you okay?!
Sara Jaye (16:00:52):
Ash: I-I'm fine now! Really... *touches his jaw briefly* You haven't slept, Mr. Wright said so...
Athena: *sighs* It's good you came in. Gary...whatever happened to Ash, there's something he's not remembering. And we have to uncover it.
Sorakh28 (16:01:24): Gary: ...Do it have to do with him being attacked?
Red: That's... that's what we think.
Sara Jaye (16:03:21):
Phoenix: *nods* Athena senses it's something really bad...you and Red will need to stay by his side.
Ash: *touches his jaw again...*
Sorakh28 (16:05:11): Gary: *And he notices it* ...Ash, did something happened to your jaw?
Sara Jaye (16:06:25):
Ash: I...I don't know! I don't think so! They...they said...
Athena: He thinks he was attacked by wild Pokemon. But...yesterday's trial proved the assailant was...human. *shivers*
Sorakh28 (16:11:31): Gary: *walks to the other side of Ash's bed* Hey... we're here, Ash. It's gonna be okay.
Sara Jaye (16:12:53):
Ash: ...Gary...
Phoenix: ...Athena, Apollo. I think we'd better get to work. *touches the magatama*
Gallade: *not allowed out in a hospital room, but his poke ball glows in understanding*
Sorakh28 (16:14:24): Apollo: Right. Where should we start?
Sara Jaye (16:15:06):
Athena: I think you'd better start, Apollo. He keeps touching his jaw, and that's a key.
Sorakh28 (16:16:47): Apollo: Indeed. *Hand at his bracelet.* Ash, can you tell us again of what you remember?
Sara Jaye (16:18:37):
Ash: ... *nods* Brock and Misty asked me to get some berries for the stew Brock was fixing. So I went looking for where Sam and I found the berries for Celebi...
Sorakh28 (16:19:06): Apollo: What type of berries were they?
Sara Jaye (16:20:00):
Ash: ...I don't remember exactly. But they were red, and I know Razz berries grow around here. And Cheri berries...mm, I think they were Cheri.
Athena: *she knows those berries are native to Hoenn and Sinnoh, but sometimes they can be found around here...*
Sorakh28 (16:20:29): Apollo: Alright, please go on.
Sara Jaye (16:21:39):
Ash: *nods* I got lost, though, it was getting dark and...I don't have a great sense of direction. And...and I wandered into someone else's camp...
Sorakh28 (16:22:13): Apollo: And this is where you can't remember the rest, right?
Sara Jaye (16:23:00):
Ash: *nods* Right...I saw something come at me, probably a wild Pokemon, and then I blacked out... *touches his jaw*
Sorakh28 (16:23:47): Apollo: ...Ash. *Oh yeah, his bracelet react. Thought he knows it's not because Ash is lying.*
Sara Jaye (16:25:19):
Ash: And I woke up here...
Athena: *and she can sense all kinds of discord, this might require some probing later...*
Sorakh28 (16:26:27): Apollo: Ash, is this all?
Sara Jaye (16:27:00):
Ash: *nods* That's all I remember. *touches his jaw* But I know it had to be a Pokemon that attacked me!
Sorakh28 (16:27:35): Apollo: ...Then when are you rubbing your jaw when you think it was a Pokémon who attacked you?
Sara Jaye (16:28:05):
Ash: Ah! *his hand freezes* I...I don't know...
Sorakh28 (16:30:22): Apollo: Mr. Wright, I believe you have the doctor's notes?
Sara Jaye (16:31:01):
Phoenix: *nods* Right here, yes. *he retreives them from his case*
Athena: *keeping her ears open, she'll definitely be doing some probing...*
Sorakh28 (16:31:49): Apollo: Right. *takes them* From what I'm reading Ash, it's been comfirmed by your doctor that your wounds were inflicted by a human being, not a Pokémon.
Sara Jaye (16:32:47):
Ash: *tenses, clutching the blanket* They...
Phoenix: Wild Pokemon always go for the body, not the face.
Ash: I...but I don't remember any people being there! I didn't see them!
Sorakh28 (16:37:07): Apollo: The doctor wrote down that, from what they can find, you had severely broken bones at your nose and your jaw.
Sara Jaye (16:38:40):
Ash: ... *his hand touches his jaw again, consciously this time*
Athena: Apparently, you were thrown into the healing lake. But that only made it look like you weren't hurt...it didn't take care of what was wrong underneath.
Sorakh28 (16:42:49): Gary: What was wrong... underneath?!
Red: What's going on?!
Sara Jaye (16:45:14):
Phoenix: *reading the notes* Aside from the broken nose and jaw bones, there was some internal bleeding around his ribs and several of his teeth had been knocked out and restored. He also lost a dangerous amount of blood.
Ash: Ah!! H-how...no, no way, no one person could cause all that!
Phoenix: *and the magatama is going nuts* I think it's my turn.
Sorakh28 (16:45:57): Apollo: Go ahead, Mr. Wright.
Sara Jaye (16:46:42):
Phoenix: *so out comes the magatama...and five black psyche-locks appear* ...oh, no.
Sorakh28 (16:47:17): Apollo: ...Mr. Wright?!
Sara Jaye (16:47:57):
Athena: What's going on?!
Phoenix: ...black locks. This isn't good, the last time this happened was... *looks towards Athena*
Athena: *turns pale again* Oh God, no...
Sorakh28 (16:50:10): Apollo: You mean... You don't mean...
Red: What... what's going on? *Oh yeah, he's gonna panic now. Something's wrong with Ash and HE DOESN'T LIKE IT ONE BIT*
Gary: Are these... black locks bad?
Sara Jaye (16:51:23):
Phoenix: They can be. This means he's hiding the truth without realizing it...and we have to be VERY careful in unlocking them. One false move and we could damage his psyche.
Sorakh28 (16:52:31): Red and Gary: *quickly grabs one of Ash's hands each*
Apollo: What should we do, sir?!
Sara Jaye (16:54:57):
Athena: I remember how Mr. Wright broke my black locks...we're going to have to be very careful. We'll have to rethink the incident, won't we.
Phoenix: As much as we poissibly can. *they have a few bits of evidence from the forest, those might help*
Ash: *squeezes their hands tightly, trying not to freak out too much*
Sorakh28 (16:56:11): Apollo: ...Do you think Athena's abilities could help us here?
Sara Jaye (16:57:18):
Phoenix: I think so. It's rare that we have to use two abilities at once, but...this is a special case.
Athena: *nods* Let's do it, then. *fires up Widget*
Sorakh28 (16:58:42): Red: What in the...
Sara Jaye (16:59:36):
Athena: It's okay. We just need to probe his statements to figure out the dominant emotion...and hopefully, that will help us uncover what really happened.
Sorakh28 (17:00:58): Apollo: ...And how bad is it?
Sara Jaye (17:04:13):
Phoenix: Ash, tell us again, everything you remember.
Ash: *and so he begins* ...and then I saw a couple shadows, and one jumped on me.
Athena: *fear, obviously...but surprise seems to be the dominant emotion here* Was it someone you didn't expect, Ash? Someone you hadn't seen in a while...or who you didn't think would attack?
Ash: Ah! *tenses slightly* I...um, maybe the second one?
Sorakh28 (17:41:40): Apollo: So there were other people there.
Sara Jaye (17:44:41):
Ash: ... *nods* People, yes.
Phoenix: And you recognized them.
Ash: *his eyes widen* Kind of! I mean...they looked different, but...
Athena: *more surprise going off* So you knew them, then. But did they look angry? Afraid? Possessed?
Sorakh28 (17:46:12): Red: Wait, you're telling me it's people Ash knows?!
Sara Jaye (17:47:23):
Athena: Ash claims he did recognize them.
Ash: But it couldn't be them! I mean, they're bad people, they steal things, but they-
Phoenix: ...were they in Team Rocket? *he's heard some of the members are extremely dangerous, like one duo who keeps being arrested for truly reprehensible crimes*
Sorakh28 (17:48:05): Gary: ...But the Team Rocket Ash knows wouldn't go... they wouldn't go that far... would they?
Sara Jaye (17:49:07):
Ash: No! They're always stealing, but they...they'd never...
Athena: *oooh, emotional overload impending, and fear is taking over*
Phoenix: *and he feels the locks weakening, too...*
Sorakh28 (17:49:50): Gary: *winces* Ow!
Red: Ash, that's TIGHT!
Sara Jaye (17:51:11):
Ash: Sorry!
Athena: *time to probe* Ash, tell me. These Team Rocket members, were they at the camp site?
Ash: *nods* T-they were! But they'd never attack me, they just want Pikachu! They...they must have been trying to stop those other two, or someone else! ...James wouldn't...
Sorakh28 (17:52:17): Apollo: It's alright... We're here with you, Ash.
Sara Jaye (17:54:55):
Ash: Ah...
Athena: ...was James the one who attacked you, Ash?
Ash: ... *nods*
Sorakh28 (17:56:02): Gary: *histerically* HE DID WHAT?!
Sara Jaye (17:57:14):
Phoenix: *the locks are weakening more and more...*
Athena: *keeps probing* Tell us more.
Ash: ...they caught me. I realized I was at the wrong campsite and tried to leave, but they caught me and started yelling...
Sorakh28 (17:57:38): Red: Yelling what? What did they told you?
Sara Jaye (17:59:11):
Ash: *trembles* That...I had some nerve, and it was my fault, and when I asked why they were so mad...James, he...
Athena: ...punched you.
Sorakh28 (17:59:45): Gary: *and again* HE DID WHAT?!
Sara Jaye (18:00:28):
Phoenix: Gary, calm down!
Ash: He punched me. It...it really hurt, and he did it again, and then all I felt was pain before I blacked out...
Sorakh28 (18:01:34): Red: ...He did it more than once. *oh, he's angry NOW*
Sara Jaye (18:03:32):
Ash: ...they beat me up. They...they've never done that before, all they ever do is steal Pikachu, and call us names, but... *shudders* T-they looked like they wished I was dead.
Phoenix: *and the psyche-locks shatter. Unlock successful, but he feels awful about it*
Athena: *Ash looks as horrified and broken as she felt in court that day...*
Sorakh28 (18:34:31): Red: ...Oh Arceus, I- I didn't... I...
Gary: *This guy is speechless. Congrats, Team Rocket. /sarcasm*
Apollo: ...I can't understand why they would do such a thing...
Sara Jaye (18:42:17):
Phoenix: That's what we need to find out, but more importantly, we need to find a way to prove they did it.
Athena: The evidence we have doesn't really work... *a hair scrunchie, a sock, and a spoon with some kind of sauce still mashed onto it*
Sorakh28 (18:42:52): Red: ...Have you been back to the crime scene?
Sara Jaye (18:44:22):
Phoenix: Not yet. We were only able to search part of it yesterday, the police were still working on the rest.
Ash: *still pale and shivering* No one would believe they did it. Jessie and James are thieves, but they're not like Bugs and Cassidy or any of the really nasty Rockets...
Sorakh28 (18:45:19): Red: ...I've decided. I'm gonna help you find more evidence.
Sara Jaye (18:47:22):
Phoenix: You will? We appreciate the help, but I know you want to stay by Ash's side.
Sorakh28 (18:49:23): Red: *looks over to Gary* He's in good hands. Gary's already here, and I know Aunt Delia and Professor Oak will look after Ash.
Sara Jaye (18:50:34):
Phoenix: *smiles* Good.
Ash: *smiles sadly* It'll be nice to see them...I just hope they're not too upset with me. I got careless...
Sorakh28 (18:51:26): Gary: Come on, Ashy-boy. Okay, they're upset, but they're upset because they love you!
Sara Jaye (18:52:25):
Ash: ...sometimes I wonder why. I'm such a bother, I've caused all kinds of trouble for them. And Brock, and Misty... *sighs* Misty's in jail because of me.
Athena: No, she's in jail because of Team Rocket!
Sorakh28 (18:53:55): Red: ...Where the fuck does this come from?!
Apollo: Uh, language, Red.
Sara Jaye (18:54:56):
Ash: I got attacked...sorry about that. I worried everyone. *sad laugh* I'm just an idiot...all I do is cause trouble for everyone.
Phoenix: ... *they did more than just beat the crap out of him, didn't they.*
Sorakh28 (18:55:55): Red: *and his shoulders drop* No! You're not... okay, you're not good with books, that's for sure, but you're NOT an idiot!
Sara Jaye (18:58:56):
Ash: But-
Athena: You're NOT! Ash, we're going to solve this, you didn't do anything wrong and neither did Misty!
Sorakh28 (19:00:26): Gary: Ash, you got farther than me in the Indigo Championship. Or did you forget already?
Sara Jaye (19:01:24):
Ash: By dumb luck.
Phoenix: *aside to Apollo and Athena* Poor kid...
Athena: I can sense his heart...he really believes what he says about himself. That whoever told him these things was right.
Sorakh28 (19:02:02): Apollo: But that's- who said that to him?!
Sara Jaye (19:02:35):
Athena: I wonder if Team Rocket did while they were beating him...or if someone else did before. That's something we'll need to figure out.
Sorakh28 (19:04:01): Red: ...Ash, what's going on?
Sara Jaye (19:05:00):
Ash: It's about time I saw the truth about myself, right? It's only a matter of time before Brock and Misty see it, too...
Sorakh28 (19:16:03): Red: ...I'm lost. I am so lost right now.
Gary: Honestly, you're not the only one.
Sara Jaye (19:22:09):
Ash: Just...don't worry about me, okay? I'm Ash Ketchum, I'll be fine. Dumb luck, remember?
Athena: *starting to get pissed*
Sorakh28 (19:22:53): Red: ...Not worry about you? Have you lost your mind?!
Sara Jaye (19:23:53):
Phoenix: Ash, I know right now you're pretty shaken from what you just remembered, but Red and Gary are just telling the truth. They care about you.
Sorakh28 (19:24:17): Apollo: They wouldn't be here if they didn't.
Red and Gary: *nods*
Sara Jaye (19:25:48):
Ash: ...then...then don't leave. At least for tonight, just...stay here. Please...
Athena: *welp, her heart's breaking and she's getting teary-eyed. And still mad at whoever made him hate himself so...*
Sorakh28 (19:38:19): Gary: I definitely will.
Red: Ash, when I go out to help out Mr. Wright and the others, know that my Pokégear is always open if you need me. And I'm sure any member of my team would gladly stay back to keep an eye on you... *touches a Pokéball* Especially Ignatius.
Sara Jaye (19:49:02):
Ash: ... *nods* Thank you. Both of you... *he's starting to tear up*
Athena: *touches her Pokégear idly...she should speak with Simon and Junie later, see how they're doing...*
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I'm also picturing Red visiting Misty in the detention center, where she's way more upset that Ash almost died than the fact that she's the suspect.
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...She'd be confused at who she's talking to for a moment, won't she. XP