1st Bond [Action]

[megabond]

[It has been a few weeks since he arrived in Starhue Valley and surprisingly, Augustine managed to adapt to his new surroundings thanks to his constant run-ins with several phenomena back home. Ever since then, he not only settled in his new farmhouse, but also met some nice folks as he wanders around Pelican Town to truly get the feel of this rustic lifestyle.

However, as he is about to go back home after touring around town, Augustine suddenly fell onto his knees, which he drops his jPad from his hands. Anyone passing by may see him clutching his head in pain.

Unknown to them, Augustine suddenly has a sudden surge of new, but short visions from his past life memories. To his surprise, he not only hears them in these new memories but the names of the people that he met.

When the memories dispersed, he opens his eyes and finds himself still clutching his head, now gasping at what he saw.]

W-What happened? Did I fell unconscious?

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[cinnabonjr]

[After everything has been dealt with, Augustine will find himself with a guest at his farm. Faith is at his front door, knocking with one hand and holding a small container of strawberries with the other.]

Hellooo~?

[megabond]

[Just hearing a familiar voice is enough for Augustine to open the door. Strangely, he is holding an ice bag on his head, recovering from his earlier migraine. Yet, he smiled at the sight of a familiar young woman despite this.]

Oh, hello Faith! What brings you here?

[cinnabonjr]

Hi, Augustine! My d-- ah, I mean one of the friends I'm living with grew some strawberries, but he grew way too many for us to eat! So~ I thought I'd share some with you!

[She holds out the container, only to notice him holding the ice bag on his head.]

Oh dear, what happened to you?

[megabond]

Oh, this?

Don't worry, I'm just recovering from a migraine. It's nothing serious.

[Yeah, he just experienced a strong memory related to his past self, but he feels that it really isn't serious.]

[cinnabonjr]

[She eyes him critically for a moment, as if deciding whether or not to believe him. Once the moment passes, the wide smile returns to her face.]

Okay, if you say so! May I come in, or are you in too much pain? I can come back if that would be better.

[megabond]

Don't worry about it, Faith. Just come in.

[He then lets the door open so she can enter his house.]

[cinnabonjr]

Hooray~ thanks, Auggie!

[Yep, she's taking this chance to try out different nicknames to see what sticks. Only took her about a month. She strolls past him into his house, so naturally that it's like she lives there herself.]

[megabond]

[While she enters Augustine's house, she may be greeted by a Fennekin and Froakie, which they are running around below her feet.]

Don't mind them for a while. They have been playing around in my house and I don't want to disturb them.

[cinnabonjr]

[Look at her face, Augustine. Look at her awed, starry-eyed face. Do you think she minds?]

Oh, it's perfectly fine by me! [Too cute...!]

[megabond]

[Upon seeing the young girl, the Pokemon halt their playtime and swarms around her to greet their owner's friend.]

[cinnabonjr]

[Somehow, she only becomes more starry-eyed as they swarm around her. She's having the time of her life.]

Ah, it's so good to see you all again too! With how well Auggie takes care of you, I'm sure I don't need to ask if you've been doing all right, hee~

[megabond]

[The Pokemon replied with a small happy cry as they huddle together for a hug tackle.]

Oh my... Be careful, you two. You might hurt her by accident.

[cinnabonjr]

No, no, I'm fine~!

[And she is, having braced herself for the upcoming hug attack. Somehow managing not to topple over, she bursts out into a fit of giggles.]

[megabond]

[Of course, once they tackle her, the Pokemon began to chuckle at the fun time they have with their new friend. In fact, just seeing Faith enjoying their company makes Augustine smiled at this sight.]

Well, I can't blame them for having a good time now.

[He would have join in the fun. That is he gets another headache as he falls down on the floor.]

[cinnabonjr]

Heehee, guess you can't~

[She enjoys a few more moments of playing with the Pokemon before she watches Augustine fall to the floor.]

Oh no, oh no... Augustine--! [Gently moving the Pokemon to the side, she then rushes over to her friend.] Are you okay?

[megabond]

[As he tries to stand up and endure his another migraine, but he is overwhelmed with new visions, this time, seeing his past self meeting a young child returning a Froakie to him. After that, he gasped as he returns to reality and looks at the worried Faith.]

I-I'm alright. Just... a little migraine, that's all.

[cinnabonjr]

...if you're sure. [She's not sure she fully believes him, but she knows how frustrating it can be to have someone be overly doting.] Do you need to lean on me for a little bit?

[She's not sure how well that will work, with him being so tall and her being... well, 4'11", but she wants to help.]

[megabond]

Like I said, I'm okay.

[That's what he said before he tripped himself, which Modeste quickly caught him before he hits the ground.]

On second thought, maybe I do need to lie down for a while.

[cinnabonjr]

[Augustine tripping himself causes Faith to gasp out loud, only sighing in relief once it registers that he was caught by Modeste.]

...that's probably for the best. [Sure doesn't make her worry any less, though.] Are you sure I shouldn't come back later?

[megabond]

No, it's okay.

[He says as his Garchomp escorted him to his couch.]

I doubt my small headache is enough to knock me out that easily.

[cinnabonjr]

Okay, okay, fine. But only because you sound super sure of that!

[Despite saying this, she doesn't follow Modeste and Augustine to the couch, instead awkwardly lingering behind.]

[megabond]

Again, I’m fine.

[However, Modeste didn’t buy it. As soon she lays him down on the couch, he glares at him for not being honest with his current condition. He then looks at Faith, as if she says, “He is not fine.”)

[cinnabonjr]

[Sorry Auggie, she's siding with the dragon here.]

Modeste sure doesn't seem to think so. You don't have to hide it if you're under the weather, Augustine. If it's that bad, I can help you!

[megabond]

[Well, Modeste's glare is the last straw. Looks like he can't ignore her worries for long as he sighs in dismay.]

I'm sorry, Faith. I didn't want you to know of my current condition. Though it just makes you and Modeste even more worried than before.

[He then frowns as a sign of guilt to his dishonesty.]

[cinnabonjr]

It's okay. I can't blame you for wanting to spare my feelings. [Even if it is pretty frustrating. She got enough of people hiding things 'for her own good' back home.] Just don't do it anymore, okay?

Anyway, I'm not kidding when I say I can help you. In fact, I'm sure I can make your pain disappear in no time!