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[redenzione]

[It's been around two weeks and finally Dante's making his first post on the network. He still seems rather tense around the Gear, almost as if he's expecting some demon to pop out of the screen, but two weeks isn't enough to catch up on nearly 900 years of technological advancement.]

Good day. My name is Dante Alighieri and I have been here for twelve days. The last sight I remember before I awoke here was a tall mountain in the distance, it's peak stretching far into the clouds in the sky. I had thought to begin my ascent, to submit myself to further trials and redeem myself of my sins, but before I had yet to take the first step I found myself here instead.

Wherever here may be.

I must ask; is this Johto part of Purgatory? Are these children's battles and pets part of my penance?

Even if you do not have an answer, I would like to hear of your thoughts.

Thank you for your time and God bless.

[The feed then switches off after some minor fumbling. Serious one, isn't he?]

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[stressed]

Hello sir! Welcome to the wonderful world of Pokemon.

[ yeah.. she started it out like that. ]

Johto is not a part of purgatory as far as I'm aware! Though you have been sent here with an unknown purpose, I'm sure that you received a starter Pokemon and a goal? I'm assuming Pokemon Trainer by the sound of it. Please try not to worry, and I assure you this world is very friendly. The worst you might encounter is a grumpy Pokemon.

[ with that she releases a faint laugh and continues.. ]

I haven't been here for very long either, can I assume that you came from a world very different from this one?

[redenzione]

Before my current state I served under the banner of King Richard the Lionheart of England. I have fought many battles for the Holy Land, yet I was more damned than any of those that I slew. Such were the weight of my sins.

I find this land filled with surprises. There is much that I thought of as sorcery, but kinder souls than I have explained my errors to me. But I must dedicate my time to observing the ways of Johto, if I am to resume my travels yet again.

[stressed]

[ the more she listened the more she was thinking he sounded like a character out of the divine comedy.. the name itself was uncanny. but that wasn't possible, was it? then again, she's met people like jack frost. this world is a very strange place indeed! ]

Oh my! That sounds like such a long time ago. Regardless of what happened to you before arriving here, it seems as though what you have been repenting for has been lifted off of your shoulders. From what I have gathered so far, everyone is pulled from different places and worlds and brought here. The meaning behind it is still unclear to me, but no one I have met appears uncomfortable.

[ tapping her chin with her index finger she thinks for a moment before putting on a smile. ]

The best advice I can give you is to relax and enjoy the ride! I'm certain your Pokemon companions want nothing but your best interest and will stay by you through thick and thin. If you ever feel the heavy burden on your shoulders once again, you should talk to them. They will give you the listening ear and patience that you need.

[redenzione]

I have faced all my sins and acknowledged that I have done much wrong, but my repentance is not complete. I know there is more still that must be done.

[Dante considers her advice carefully; it makes sense, and he deems it worth listening to.]

I shall remember your words should the shadow of my past re-emerge to plunge me into despair. You have my thanks and gratitude.

[stressed]

If I may ask, why do you feel as though your repentance is not complete?

[ her tone of voice remains happy as she continues. ]

You're very welcome! If there is anything else you need, please just ask and I'll try my best to help you.

[redenzione]

Much harm has been wrought with my hands. And still the stain of my past follows me with every step that I take. I am neither fully chained nor am I fully free. Mine is not the easiest path, but it is one that must be walked.

Before I may presume to ask more questions, might I have your name?

[stressed]

All of us have difficult paths to walk in our lives. Do not let yourself be defined by the past you carry. It isn't your past that builds the future ahead of you, it is the person you are today that does.

I digress! it was very rude of me to keep speaking and not tell you my name. It's Tsubasa Hanekawa.

[redenzione]

I understand your meaning, but I will have to digress. It is the past that may haunt me with reminders of how fallen a man I used to be, but it is also my past that urges me on. For every mistake I have made and for every soul I have taken, I make one more step towards acknowledging my faults and correcting myself, and thus I am one step closer towards my redemption. To fall from grace is easy, to return not so, but God as my witness I will carry on even if the days are long with hardship and heavily laden with burden.

Well met, Tsubasa. As I have previously mentioned, my name is Dante.

[stressed]

I see.. pardon me, it was out of place for me to speak like that. Regardless, it's a pleasure to meet you Dante-san! I wish you luck in your journey, both spiritually and otherwise. Is there any other questions you have that I can answer for you?

[redenzione]

Do not apologize. Your advice is sound for many, but I have lived a life unlike any other.

I have no further questions, but I thank you for your help. God be with you, Tsubasa.

[stressed]

I will keep that in mind. If by any chance you need my help, don't hesitate to send me a message.

[ she then forwards him her address, making it a bit easier for him to do so in case he was struggling with foreign technology. ]

You're very welcome, the same for you.

[ after that, the connection ends. ]