“I came as soon as I heard.” Blaine perked up. That was a voice he had not heard for some time. But what good was it to hear it now? He shook his head and continued to sit with his legs crossed. “Have you had anything to eat? Perhaps I could brew us some Celadon tea,” Iroh said. He knelt down beside the gym leader. He wanted to reach out and comfort the man but he knew it wasn’t time yet. “Go away. How can you come to me now, when everything is gone?” Blaine growled. “If you had come two weeks ago this wouldn’t have even happened.” “Blaine. What happened to Cinnabar is no one’s fault. It is certainly not your fault. I hope you understand that these things-” “I don’t want any of your platitudes!” Blaine stood up, gripping a pokeball. “Ask a question for once in your life, old man!” “I ask a lot of questions. How far did the eruption reach? Was anyone hurt? Is my friend okay? I came to be here for you.” “Can it! Go, A...