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Reunion and Time Traveling Finale

Who: Everyone!
What: The time-traveling group returns to find an invasion of newcomers.
When: November 20th and Onward
Where: Luceti enclosure
Summary: Who let all these New Feathers in here!? ...Wait, that guy's familiar...
Rating: May vary, as usual high ratings should be taken elsewhere

The adventure to the past is over; the villagers have all been sent home to their own time. But things are different. The changes of the past have echoed into the future. And the world has responded in the strangest way. Why are so many people here all of a sudden? And why are their memories such a mess?

Who really knows?

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...May I ask why the two of you were attempting to shoot fireworks over our gym?

[Hello, Chili. Guess who's standing right behind you--he had been about to come greet the two of you, once the shock had worn off of spotting Pansear (Iris was back, now Chili too...), but now he's wondering just what you guys have been up to while he was gone...]

[They both freeze with a yelp, then, after schooling their faces from gritted teeth and wide-eyed surprise, surely, they both turn to give him equally forced, wide-eyed stares that were probably supposed to come off as innocent and instead came across more like twin Deerling caught in headlights.

In matching robotic monotone, simultaneously:] Gym promotion. Pansear-panpan sear pansear.

[Unfortunately, the length of those excuses DEFINITELY don't match... hmm.
Both are now sweating profusely, unblinking.]

Oh, is that so? [Yep, he did notice that something's up, but he continues anyway.]

And what kind of promotion is it? It must be something with a grand and spectacular taste to it for it to have a fireworks display accompanying it, right?

[Yes, Chili, tell us all about this promotion.]

[Chili makes a face, turning red, before both he and Pansear simultaneously give up, sighing in union.]

You know how I said I wanted to open a Fire Type gym in Unova someday, well, it was training that kinda-sorta got out of hand real quick.

... but forget about that!

[This is Luceti, why are they here again?! He grabs his brother's shoulders, a bit roughly, worried.]

Why are we back in Luceti?! I thought this place let us go!

[Then why didn't you just say that, Chili? He would have understood...maybe...

But, properly returning to the actual matter at hand. Chili was back in Luceti again, and considering the state of things when he left, it's only natural that he would be worried.]

I can't say for sure why you were brought back. Occasionally, there are people that return to this place, but the reason for it is just as mysterious as many of the other things that happen here. [There's a slight pause as he considers something, suddenly thoughtful as he speculates out loud.] ...Though, I suppose one theory is that when we traveled through time recently, it created a distortion of some kind in the space-time continuum and caused people who were previously here before to be displaced in time as well.

...However, I don't know if that theory would be considered scientific in that regard, or if this tastes more like what you'd expect from science-fiction.

[...Cilan, Chili wasn't here when you all were time traveling between past and future this past month, how on earth is he supposed to understand what you're talking about right now. (See Chili, this is what happens when you let him try to actually speculate what's going on here rather than just throwing his hands in the air and saying A LUCETI WIZARD DID IT.)]

That said, while Luceti may not be the best of places...I am happy right now, seeing the two of you again. It's been far too long since we saw one another.

[See, he's even smiling now. It was for the best that Chili wasn't there anymore at the time, but he still really missed his brother. It's been lonely, not having him here.

...And, it would probably still be for the best if Chili wasn't here, maybe, because even though the future may have changed, this place still might be dangerous to be in. This is a future where drafts don't happen anymore, but Cilan still has the memories of a time when they did exist: it's hard to forget about your own death, especially when you had nightmares about it for months. He wants to be optimistic that things are different now, but it might not be wise to completely drop one's guard around here--but rather than say that, he instead attempts to lighten the mood.]

...Though, I must admit, it was also quieter here after you left. [And here he gives a dramatic sigh.] But, it looks like things are about to become rather noisy with your arrival again, seeing as you've already gone so far as to announce your presence with fireworks, despite having only been here for a few minutes or so.

[...Okay, that may be a slight teasing jab regarding the fireworks again, but we still stand by our previous statement that he really did miss you, honest.]

[There's one problem with that honesty suggestion (aside from the fact that he isn't Cress who has no qualms bluntly stating things because he never has anything to hide anyway) and that's the fact that said "training" involved home-made fireworks, Cilan.

Not that you'll ever need to find out ~~until you discover Chili punching holes in empty soup cans for another show tonight!~~]

Yeah, well, you know me, Cilan, I've always liked to make a grand entrance! [Well, they all did, but Chili's liked his introductions loud and burning! Figuratively or literally speaking, it's all good.] And I'm definitely not finished making a ruckus, so you better kiss that peace and quiet goodbye, maybe even for good!

[Without preamble, he grabs his brother and pulls him into a tight, if awkward hug. Then, in an uncharacteristically small, quiet voice:]

... hey, Cilan? Sorry I lied before. Sorry for doing it again.

Sorry for always disappearing.

Just... sorry. [But really, this isn't about him, he went home to Striaton, he was fine—] Was it hard?

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[Oh. At first, he was a little confused, wondering why Chili would need to apologize, but then he suddenly understands. Sorry for always disappearing.

Did Chili remember what Cilan had said to him before last time he was here? Cilan was used to having to deal with people leaving this place. There wasn't anything Chili could have done to stop that from happening, and it had been for the best.

It didn't change the fact that it was lonely, though.

Was it hard? He could say that it wasn't, but that would be a lie. From this proximity, Chili might even be able to notice that Cilan has some fading, but still noticeable dark circles around his eyes, an indication that he hasn't been sleeping very well in this place. Maybe even a little paler than normal, but his recent outing with Ash outside of the barrier did sort of help restore a little more color. He hasn't had one of those nightmares in sometime, but it will probably still be a little while before the circles, the lingering effects of it completely fade.

After a moment, Cilan moves his own arms to hug his brother back. Perhaps a little more tightly than necessary too--a nonverbal way of answering your question: yes, it was hard. But when he speaks, he says--]

You don't have to apologize for something like that, Chili.

[Cilan didn't say anything to belie the tightness of his embrace and that hurt. It hurt to know his brother had been suffering while he was back home, under the impression they were both safe.

His fingers curled, nearly clawing at the fabric of Cilan's clothes, tightening his embrace in return, trying for some sort of reassuring gesture.

When he finally loosens his hold on him, inching away to get a good look at his brother, Chili has a playful little grin, although it was forced.]

You look old. No one's gonna believe we're triplets like this.

C'mon, I'll make you all something to eat. You'll sleep nice and early tonight, right? [The tone's light, teasing, but his eyes still bear a serious heaviness to them.]

[The "old" comment is not quite what he was expecting, but it makes him laugh, loosening his grip a little.]

Oh dear, we can't have that now, can we? At this rate, I'll just be an ordinary older sibling, and our brotherly relationship will thus lack the unique flavor it had before. [...Even though, technically-speaking, he has already aged two years during his stay here. Whether Chili notices that or not is, hopefully, an observation that goes over his head...]

As for cooking...well, I suppose I could leave it to you for tonight; it has been a while since you last got to cook for us, after all. [Cilan does enough of it for their house as it is (when Rin's not around, anyway), so he could probably use the break?

Also the comment about sleep tips Cilan off that Chili probably noticed the circles. Should have probably done a better job of covering those up before he went outside today, oops.]

Right? We could lose customers! We need it for our image. It's part of our appeal!

[Chili, although he"d only just moved away, now threw an arm around his brother's shoulders, not squeezing or putting his weight into it, just keeping him close.]

Yeah, yeah, of course! I'll be sleeping in your room tonight too, hope you don't mind, Pansear's already warming the bed! [So that's where the little guy ran off to.]

You say that as if it's the only reason we have customers to begin with. [But to be fair, it probably is a factor for some ladies...]

[And--what, seriously? Is that really necessary? Your own room is probably still there, Chili...he thinks.]

Oh, how considerate of him to do that for us, though I can assure you that I'm perfectly capable of sleeping on my own. [...Says the hypocrite who shared a bed with Ash once in order to make sure the other was able to sleep okay. That said, however, he can't help but add:] Besides, how do I know that a certain someone won't just steal all of the blankets for themselves?

[Chili's not in the mood to argue stuff right now! Amazing, right?]

Says you. [Chili pokes him in the forehead, obviously having taken the decision to disregard all arguments Cilan raises from here on 'til... whenever.]

E-excuse you, I just get cold a lot! I hate bein' cold! If my toes stick out just a little from under the blanket, I'll catch my—

[The angry, defensive little outburst is quelled rather quickly, by a strange display of self-restraint. Looks like he's serious about wanting to sleep together. He just shakes his head.]

I'll try my best not to! Look, I'll even wrap myself up in my own blanket from the start, can't grab anything if I'm rolled into a blanket burrito.

[Cilan frowns (no, not pouts) at the forehead poke, which then turns into a look of confusion for a second when Chili cuts himself off. That's some self-restraint you got there, bro...even if he does sort of guess what word it was that you were about to say.]

...In that case, I suppose I could allow it this time. [...But let's be real he probably wouldn't have said no to begin with.]

Thanks, bro, I owe you one!

[And he walks right in, taking his shoes off after a few steps in.]

Just this time, though? [He calls back out.] Nobody new moved in?!

Hm...I think Rin moved in either just before or after you left, if I recall correctly, but otherwise I don't believe there has been anyone new since then.

[And he's pretty sure Rin took someone else's old room instead of yours.]

Last I checked, your old room should still be unoccupied at the moment. [Which...admittedly, was a while ago, so he could be right or wrong either way.]

Oh? That's cool. [Spoken a little too quickly and very dismissively— the careless haste seems to imply he's not planning on leaving Cilan's room for a while!]

It's COOKING TI~ME!

[Do you know what's more annoying than Chili, Cilan? A Chili that's spent too much time around Cress and has begun to copy his way of teasing you; that couldn't have been unintentional.]

[Okay, now he is definitely pouting for a second.]

I see you've picked up a few things from Cress while I was away... [But it's quick to pass, and he's right back to cheeriness.] Is there anything I can do to help?

[You did say that we could leave the cooking to you, but he doesn't mind assisting anyway, if his help is wanted.]

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[Been sick and grumpy for hours, but these replies are so cute, they made me melt. ;3;]

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[This is to ensure Cilan sleeps through the night, NOT CREEPY AT ALL act like we're seven again.]

wow chili

[How (not?) to control your anger!]

w o w

[He's just full of surprises! ... or painfully not.]

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