Three Necessary Lies ✧ Text | Action

[jikogisei]

It would have been nice to have my abilities back seven days ago. My travel time would have been cut in half if I could have just walked across the water instead of having to detour through the mountain.

Does anyone know exactly what's going on here?

Private to Sasuke

I'm a few hours away from Mahogany. [Look, he updated you. A little late but it's still an update.]

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[To anyone who finds themselves along Route 42 they may find themselves faced with a dark-haired Uchiha in a burgundy robe. He has his Growlithe traveling along with him and looks like he has a clear goal in mind. Itachi won't stop for anyone but he won't mind them coming along if they like.]

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[jikogisei]

You intend to take friendship?

[Was he hearing that right?]

[for_realsies]

Not... exactly. There's this boy I like, and I'm sure he'd like me back if he just noticed me.

*So yes, you heard that right.*

[jikogisei]

Then you intend to make him notice you.

[Thought so.]

[for_realsies]

And I did. It was going pretty well.

*Lies.*

It was nice, someone noticing me and not making fun of me.

[jikogisei]

I'm sure.

[He doesn't think it probably went well.]

You may find this place is different from the one you left behind.

[for_realsies]

Different how?

I mean, other than the Pokemon, the lack of cars, and the better clothes.

[jikogisei]

The people who get dragged here are rather friendly for the most part.

I don't think you'll have many problems making friends.

[for_realsies]

I guess you'd have to be, far from home and all that.

Otherwise you'd stay alone all the time.

[jikogisei]

Most don't like that. They tend to travel in groups, big and small.

[for_realsies]

...And you've never found anyone who could keep up with you? Friends or family?

Or are they just not here?

[jikogisei]

There was someone but he returned home.

Otherwise there is no one.

[for_realsies]

I guess we have that in common.

*She's trying to be calm, it helps that Itachi is pretty relax.*

[jikogisei]

You may find someone suitable to travel with in Mahongany.

[He has a very calming effect on people.]

[for_realsies]

...Oh. Okay.

*There was something just behind her words, hurt. She was doing her best to conceal it though.*

Why are you heading for Mahogany anyway?

[jikogisei]

[Itachi has other plans once he arrives in the town.]

I'm meeting someone. My younger brother.

[for_realsies]

Oh... And he won't travel with you?

I mean, I would hate to travel with my step-siblings, but my family life is kinda crazy.

[jikogisei]

We are not on the best of terms at the moment.

[At least Sasuke hasn't tried to kill him this time around.]