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[For some time now, Rose has been wondering if her dear partner has been hiding something from her. It's not really all that much to go off of - a never-ending streak of unexplained depression here, a mention of the mysterious term "Alpha Stigma" there - and surely it can't be anything huge, because she knows Ryner isn't good at hiding big things at all... but it's enough to make Rose curious.

Lori can't tell her anything. She may be a psychic type, but Xatus can't use telepathy. If only she could! That would make things so much easier. But alas, Rose has simply had to make do with being curious.

...That is, until today.

There's been a Munna following them since yesterday. There sure are a lot more psychic types around than usual, but in particular, there's that Munna, trying to stay a good enough distance away as to not be noticed, but following nonetheless.

When she confronts the Munna during one of their breaks, it turns out he's a little shy, but just the help she needs. She brings up her problem, and he does have a solution. It's... unconventional, and could be dangerous depending, but upon hearing it, Rose likes the idea. And surely, there wouldn't be any danger in her dear partner's dream, right? :)]

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Rose? Where'd you go?

[Just great, Rose ran off somewhere. Ryner sighs.]

Ahh, what a pain. Only ever does what she wants to do...

["Fairy!" ...Oh there she is, leaping right up onto his back as she usually does.]

There you are. Come on, we're--

["Clef clefairy fairy clef clefairy!" But she's ignoring him, instead calling out to someone else behind him.]

...Rose? Is everything...

[He turns around, and sees a Munna floating there.

...A Munna that then starts breathing pink smoke in his face.]

...The hell? What're you... What is...

[But he starts coughing as the smoke envelops him, and it isn't long before he crashes to the ground, out cold. Rose follows, passing out while still clinging to his cloak.]

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[Swat!]

Owww!!! Rose?!?

I wouldn't ask if I didn't want to know.

What was that?

...Alpha Stigma.

[Oh, it's that mysterious term after all.]

Go on. I have all night.

[Every day, I regret teaching you Thunderbolt. :\]

...Back home, I have this power. Alpha Stigma. It lets me copy any magic I see... but sometimes... that happens. I lose control.

I didn't want you to know. You shouldn't have to. It shouldn't matter here. It's supposed to be sealed, I... I'm supposed to be harmless.

[You know you've never regretted it for a second. :)]

You mean that thing lives inside your head and takes control of you?

[a slight nod.]

...that's why you shouldn't stay with me if you don't want to. I'm a monster. That's all I am.

[Harder swat!]

Owww!!!

It's not you! It might decide to steal your body, but it's not you! It's a fake!

You don't understand, Rose. I've...

My dear partner gives me food, water, and shelter. He takes care of me when I'm sick. He teaches me so many amazing things. He puts up with me when I do things wrong. He gives me anything I could possibly want.

He gave me friends.

And not once has he ever asked for anything in return. Not even my companionship. ...Well, except to not burn down the hotel, but that's kind of an obvious thing, right?

[She reaches out to hug him.]

Dear partner, you're the kindest person I've ever met. You're not a monster. The fake one is, but he's not you.

[Hugged!]

...Rose, I...

So don't be so sad, okay? If you're sad and call yourself a monster when you're not, bad things happen.

[Holding back tears... is not really working well.]

You really... think that way?

[Also he's starting to realize just how simply Rose can see the world sometimes, but, well, that's part of her charm, right?]

Course I do, silly. Now, what did I just tell you?

[deep breath, and then a slight attempt at a weak smile]

...I guess I can try, anyway.

Good!

[The fact that I'm a Pokémon and shouldn't be obviously doesn't really matter anymore.]

So, anything you wanna do now?

Let's explore the caves! I'll carry you, if you want.

You sure?

You always carry me! I might as well do it for you this once.

...All right then, sure.

Make sure you hold on tight, dear partner!

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