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...mmm. [ A very quiet hum. It's still...strange to hear people outright say that it was wrong. But, Henry had seen the outside world and what he had been able to show him of the Order and his upbringing firsthand. He was possibly the only person to have not experienced that kind of childhood who could have anything valid to say about it, in Walter's opinion. ]
...I tried to leave. That's how I met...her. [ Eileen. And later, Cynthia. But Cynthia he met shortly after the Wish House told him he was...to go into the world as an adult. ] But I had to go back.
[Henry tenses at the mention of her. He had a good idea of which her that was and his grip on the Poke'gear tightened so that its plastic chew-proof casing creaked.]
[He can't very well blame a kid. But if Walter had expired in the streets...would the Order just have kept on and on and on anyway? More Walters? More Heathers?]
Assumption is still angry. He has talked to my other Pokemon, and they are not...not happy either. I could only explain that Goldenrod is your city. Ecruteak is ours. They all understand those terms.
It was the best way to explain. Otherwise, my Pokemon would demand we return and would cause trouble. [ Mostly by attempting to intimidate and act hostile towards Henry. ]
[ Walter tensed. He knew that tone. Ice snaked up his spine. Henry said he wouldn't 'pounce' on him again. But that...snide, sarcastic tone. It sounded like a threat. He gently pressed on Joseph's paw, examining the razor sharp claws that came out, stroking over them. ]
I will continue to train them. I've never had anyone defend me before. But you know that.
It feels good, to be protected.
Take care, Henry. I'm glad we've reached this...understanding.
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...I tried to leave. That's how I met...her. [ Eileen. And later, Cynthia. But Cynthia he met shortly after the Wish House told him he was...to go into the world as an adult. ] But I had to go back.
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I wish you hadn't gone back.
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The Orphanage had food. A roof. It was cold and I'd been beaten before. It was...it was familiar. Safer, than being on the streets.
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I think that's all the questions I have for now.
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I see.
...Henry. I'm in Ecruteak City. Don't come here. Please.
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I'm not going to, Walter. I'm done pouncing on you.
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It's not that. That's- It's your duty to kill me.
[ He breathed in and exhaled softly. ]
Assumption is still angry. He has talked to my other Pokemon, and they are not...not happy either. I could only explain that Goldenrod is your city. Ecruteak is ours. They all understand those terms.
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I've never had my own city before.
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It was the best way to explain. Otherwise, my Pokemon would demand we return and would cause trouble. [ Mostly by attempting to intimidate and act hostile towards Henry. ]
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If you must come here, inform me. I can go. For a little while.
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[He lets out a disgusted sigh and shakes himself.]
Goodbye, Walter. Enjoy enjoying chocolate.
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I will continue to train them. I've never had anyone defend me before. But you know that.
It feels good, to be protected.
Take care, Henry. I'm glad we've reached this...understanding.