usedlaserbeam | 017 | Goldenrod City

[It may seem like an odd endeavor, wandering the snowy streets of Goldenrod in such relatively unpleasant weather, but sure enough, that's precisely what Yagyuu's doing today. It's not the first time he's gone over these streets and it almost certainly won't be the last; he's not so much exploring today as he is just walking the familiar byways, his breath making translucent clouds in the chilly air.

There's a Vulpix riding along with him, curled around his shoulders and supported atop his backpack, nuzzled in close to his neck like an oversize, furry, Fire-type scarf. If the weight or the awkwardness of ferrying her in that way bothers him, he certainly doesn't show it; his own scarf is draped light but snug from his neck to his chin, and the collar of his heavy winter coat is turned up as added protection against the cold.

He's carrying a few bags with him, of varying sizes, all unmistakably from the Goldenrod Department Store—evidently, he's been out shopping. And perhaps he still is, because at the moment he's stopped in front of the frosted glass window of a jewelry store, peering in at the display and watching the light catch the facets of the gemstones as they glitter against their black velvet backings.]

Another four days and you'll be six months old, Masako. It is strange how time flies, isn't it?

[He's speaking quietly, more to himself than the little fox on his shoulders.]

And strange, too, how much can change in seven months.

[And he seems to dwell on that, lost in thought, as the jewels gleam bright in the window and the fine mist of his condensing breath drifts and disperses in the cold afternoon air.]

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You're steadfast in your ability to resist the effects of the passage of time, perhaps.

[ a hum. ] I wonder what's the use, when things pass you by.

It's only to be expected, when you let them.

I suppose I have no excuses, then.

Has it passed you by, that there's a familiar face in the house again?

Is that what this is about?

It's what this topic of conversation is about.

Mm, I'm following. And?

He doesn't remember.

I noticed.

And?

I thought you should know.

[A beat. This is somewhat painful for him.]

You were friends.

[ ... it's painful for him, too. ]

We were. Did he tell you?

There isn't much we don't tell each other.

[Which is what makes it particularly agonizing, that there's so much he's not revealing now.]

[ he pauses, here. ]

But you haven't told him.

It's only been a week.

Letting him get his footing, first? You're very kind to him.

A year's worth of memories forgotten would be overwhelming for anyone, regardless of the time period.

He'll ask when he wants to ask.

And you're not very kind to yourself.

That's an abrupt conclusion to draw, isn't it?

It's an apparent one.

You said so yourself, didn't you? A full year of memories is overwhelming. Even more so for just one person to bear.

The difference is that I never forgot them. I'd bear them either way, so the point is moot, really.

I'd beg to differ. There used to be two bearing those memories. And now...

[ he trails off. ]

Now what?

[Yes, he's going to make you say it. Say it.]

Even with Niou here once more...

...'I'm alone'?

That's a pessimistic outlook, Fuji-kun.

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