I know the curse made things hard on you. "I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused you over the years. If they really couldn't manage things, then they should've given me to an orphanage or something, not ruining the life of their own flesh and blood." Chris sulked, letting out a sniffle as the girls showed worried expressions.
After I was born, even if I was a burden on their lives, they should have been more thoughtful than just shoving me your way.
You deserved to do more of the things you wanted to do. It shouldn't have been your place to take on raising your grandson on top of that. Instead of having fun, instead of doing what you wanted, you had me pushed into your care and I took all of those rights away from you. The part of your life you spent taking care of me. Doing lots of great stuff, going to see amazing places. You should've been able to enjoy your years taking care of your bucket list. You deserved to have more freedom in your life. I'm sorry they had to go and throw me over your shoulders like that. "After mom and dad left me with you, it robbed you of the retirement you deserved. Before anything I wanna tell you I'm sorry." he affirmed, the girls looking at one another curiously. Whoo what a story." he chuckled before letting out a sigh. "I'm doin' real good though! I've seen lots of places and you wouldn't believe some of the people I've met! And the things I've done. You know." he went on, his stance sulking slightly before perking back up. "Sorry I haven't spoken to you much since. "How ya doin' grandpa?" they heard him begin. Hearing the bell themselves, the girls made their way out of the carriage as well, looking around and taking notice of Chris before giving one another a curious look and silently gathering with the other Pokemon behind him. Setting his staff aside against the railing, Chris dug in his pocket, offering a donation of his own before taking hold of the rope connected to the bell above and giving it a ring, the Pokemon surrounding the shrine gathering curiously, yet warily as he clapped his hands before lowering his head. Strolling up the stairs, he looked everything over once more before nodding and standing before the box. "Now this is a shrine." Chris chuckled as he approached the donation area before the entrance to the building. Around the plaza they scurried about as well, some laying sprawled out in the sun while others played with one another. With some sitting atop and hanging from the Froslass statue, others had gathered atop the shrines main building, relaxing in the sun on the roof and swinging about from the beams. Walking along, they cautiously watched as he smiled and gave them a wave. The following day, Chris stepped out of the carriage after a well deserved nights rest to find Pokemon had come to relax at the shrine once more. Optional track to LWR - Listen While Reading - A Sorrowful Prayer File type: Text File (.txt) - Chapter 121 - The Aurem Onsen