Rosalina chortled."<We are the best Psychic types around...barring that pesky Mewtwo fellow...and Ancestor Mew...and Alakazam...and quite a few others....>"

Marie shrugged."Occupational hazard." She shook the man again."Can you tell us where they went?"

The man looked like he was gonna pass out, but before he did, he whispered.."[--The valley of time...Hia Valley..--]"

Marie's face paled."Oh, no. Not there again."

Rosalina:Oh, dear Senshi, you misunderstand. I was worried for you,not me. I know I can beat an Alakazam!

Marie nods sadly."Yeah, we're gonna have to." She gets up, and pulls the man up too."C'mon sir, we'll take you home."

The man was too drunk and unconscious to reply, or stop her, and so they left the factory behind, and came upon a woman, who was frantically looking around and yelped when she saw the man they were holding. She ran over to them and grabbed hold of them, thanking them profusely. She walked with him back to a house, speaking to him softly, with a kind tone.

Marie turned to Jason with a pained expression."Could we stop by our houses before we go? I want to tell them where we're headed in case there's trouble or.." she gulped.

Rosa's eyes widen."Ah, yes, I forgot about that one. Great hiding place, though The last bit is said in a sarcastic manner.

Marie downcasts her eyes, but you can still see her struggling to maintain composure."Could..could we go to your house first?"

Rosalina snorted."My steaming admiration overshadows my envy.

Marie took a deep, shaky breath."You already know about how Locke's parents took care of me as a kid when my own parents were away, right? You already know how, 12 years ago, we met Locke's parents there again, right? Well...with Locke's disappearance...that place holds some seriously bad juju for me. And then, there's saying goodbye to my family..."she breaks down a bit now, tears pouring down her cheeks.

Marie smiled at him."It's alright, Maxwell, ain't your fault." She then wipes away her tears and smiles brightly at the kids."See? No more crying!" She picks the two up in her arms with a mighty roar."Oh, my! Look at how you two have grown!"

Rosa snuggled up to Senshi."You are most welcome, Serknight! I am glad you are here on this chilly night, to share in our warmth!

Rosalina chuckled."Excellent, [spoiler]till according to plan.

Marie scratched the neck of Dohman, and  strokd Artorias' wings. She frowned at the kids.."Sort of, I think Jason should be the one to tell you."

Rosa smirked."I would hope so, I'm using Psychic to enhance the effect.

Marie grinned at the twins."Of course! I'm going to make sure I bring your daddy home safe, okay?" She hugs the two young'uns, with a worried look that neither of them can see."I promise...

Rosalina sighs in content."Aah, that feels good. Frigid temperatures are not for one of my ilk.."

"I'll say hello to Robin for ya, too."Marie gently and jokingly ribbed Diane.

She then did her best to flash a brave smile at Jason and said."Shall we be off?"

Rosa blushed."I implore you, don't blame Senshi for this, it's on me.

!Maray's Humble Abode
!32 Ray is in blue overalls, up on a pulley, sculpting a statue of a Cresselia. Upon seeing the two, she swiftly comes down and huggles them, beaming."Hey guys!" She plants a kiss on Marie."Hey there, sweetie." Marie smiled, a bit nervous looking.

Rosa frowned at Senshi."You're really going to pull a "Noble Knight" here?

Ray giggled, and hugged Jason tightly."Aah, did you miss my cuddles, Maxwell?"

Marie scratched her head and gulped."Um..Ray? There' something I have to tell you.."

Before she can continue, however, from another room emerges a chocolate haired boy and a Blaziken, tussling."Rraah! This shall be my victory, Balthy!" The boy roared, while the Blaziken chuckled."Not today, Robin!"

Rosa blushed."Well, it IS your name.

"Uncle Jason!' Robin leapt from Balthazar's grasp to go and hug Jason. Marie smiled at the sight.

Robin hugged Jason tightly."Mommie said I could get my own Pokemon in a few weeks, and Momma said she'd get it for me!"

Marie chuckled."Yep, as long as I can find one good for ya, and one that Mommie approves of. Don't wanna get ya anything not checked by our supervisor."

Ray lightly hit Maria on the shoulder, and then gave her a hug, putting an arm around her as they watched Robin climb around Jason. Balthy panted."I fear for the new young'un, he's gonna have to be veeery energetic.

Rosa snuggled up close, giggling."That is because you have never had someone as huggy as I, have thee?