Da Future

[50shadesofprotag]

Soooo in the future! Hilda managed to woo Silver and keep him for more than a week.

When Hilda's about 26 and Silver's 24, she's finally got him doing more "couple"-like things with her.




It's a good thing they're a somewhat decent age to be parents?

Comments

[soulknight]

...The rest of your time? [Blue made it pretty clear that he wouldn't live as long as her, but... What?...]

[morelikethedude]

Not sure how long it'll be. But no matter when, I'm ready. We're both ready.

[soulknight]

...How? [How can you be ready for death so early and easily?]

[morelikethedude]

I've explored a lot of Unova. Most of it. I've tried everything it has to offer, and I've met a lot of Pokémon.

[He starts walking out of the market, not reaaaally wanting to let too many people catch the entire conversation.]

I did everything I really wanted to get done. Experienced the things I wanted to experience. I'm tired, but I'm happy.

[Ah, good, a bench nice and out of the way. He'll sit down.]

I'm done, though. I'm ready for it all to close... I really can't wait to meet mom, if there's an afterlife. If not, then it's okay... Blue can go on without having to drag me along with her everywhere.

[soulknight]

...You're young. You've got so much more to see other than what's in Unova. The world is huge- bigger than either of us could imagine. There are so many things to do and you're content with death?

[morelikethedude]

I know. But that's unrealistic. I'm getting worse, and worse...

I'd like to not be sick. But that's not the reality of it. Like this, I'm a burden. My sister can't go anywhere without having to think about where to fit me in. It's not fair for her. Is she supposed to take care of me when she starts trying to get a girlfriend? When she starts having kids? And I know dad is happy to do it, but...

It's okay. I'm looking forward to it, kind of.

[soulknight]

[No. No, no, no that's wrong in every way imaginable, and-

...Why should he care, anyway? It's not his problem.

He fidgets uncomfortably and ducks his head down.]

[morelikethedude]

Is it sad? Hah... sorry. I know I'm a downer, I try not to say anything.

[Which is why his father has no idea about this thought process]

[soulknight]

[Huh- oh.] I don't agree with you, but who am I to judge? It's good to get it out and talk about it either way.

As long as you're living your life to the fullest until that day, I won't criticize you.

[morelikethedude]

Yeah... I'm happy. Happiest I've ever been. I'm even here, spending time with you - seeing pieces of my dad that I wouldn't get to, otherwise.

I'm sorry you're here, but I'm not sorry that I get to spend time with you.

[dokidoki dad crush...]

[soulknight]

...I wasn't doing anything important and it gave me a chance to see the other side of the world. As long as I can get back soon, it's okay.

[Young dad's ability is Oblivious, sorry Barett-]

[morelikethedude]

[It's okay, Barett decided to not ever think romantically of anyone even by accident, because who wants a boyfriend that's going to die in a few months?]

Are you having fun?

[soulknight]

[...]

...Yeah. I think so.

[morelikethedude]

You think so?

[soulknight]

...I'm enjoying myself, if that's what you're asking. I still don't completely get having fun. [He's... Not upset? He's happy? It's something he's enjoying but not obligated to do?...]

[morelikethedude]

That's fun, man... just being happy and content with yourself and what you're doing.

It's not exciting, like Blue's fun, but it's still fun...

[soulknight]

...Are you having fun, then?

[morelikethedude]

Yeah, totally. I like getting out when I can.

[soulknight]

...Glad I could come, then.

[morelikethedude]

It's also been really cool to see just how well you moved on in life despite your handicap. It's incredible.

But you were always tough, right? No matter which "world" you're from.

[soulknight]

[O...oh, are you- it's not that big of a-]

I'm not that tough. I'm just stubborn.

Besides, I got a lot of help from Master Lance, Senior Green, and... [...And Pryce...]

[morelikethedude]

Yeah, I know. [Dad sometimes slips little bits of stories from the past now and then!] But you're still the one that actually went through and accomplished what you've accomplished.

[soulknight]

[That's not- but he never did it alone, and- that's-]

...Thank you. [He really wishes he couldn't feel his cheeks starting to flush.]

[morelikethedude]

[Aww shucks your blushing is just gonna make him blush!]

Yeah...

[Awkward silence, YEAH!]

[soulknight]

[...Topic change!-]

Where to next? [He's not red in the face anymore, but he still looks pretty flustered.