Thanks for Staying Kind

"Thanks for Staying Kind" (stylized as ThΔnks for StΔying Kind) is the 12th episode of Tears of the Fallen.

Synopsis
Butler introduces himself. He used to have Flying Manipulator spars with Alain in the Tekiyoku, which Alain was always better at. They have a fight here, seemingly just to see how strong Butler is as opposed to fighting for possession of a Plate. If Alain loses, he was to come back to the Tekiyoku. Alain wins and Butler starts to depart.

As he's leaving, Miette starts walking to him to leave with him as well, pledging to join the Tekiyoku. This elicits strong reactions from the others, especially angering her best friend, Korrina and confusing Shauna. Miette tells Butler she doesn't think Alain's group can beat the Tekiyoku, believing it's better to join them instead. Ash yells to her, trying to talk sense to her. After some banter, Miette admits that Ash is right and goes back to the others.

The gang arrives at Snowbelle City, Kalos. There is light snow falling. After some silence later, Alain and Korrina confront Miette on what has gotten into her. After some arguing, Miette pushes Korrina down and leaves from everyone. Ash follows her. Miette opens up to him about the conflicting feelings she has. Ash doesn't respond, and then happily speaks about the snow, not addressing what she said at all. He then writes in the snow, "Miette Berryhill is kind". This confuses her as Ash smiles and leaves.

As everyone regroups and continues moving, Alain explains Steel Manipulation. They get to an area where Alain has tracked the Ice Plate, Tsurara. They search for it, with some of them bringing their Pokémon out to help. They split up. Korrina uses this time to flirt with Alain more, annoying him further. Also during this, Miette tells Dawn that she knows Dawn likes Ash. Caught off-guard, Dawn stammers. Miette tells her she plans on being with Ash forever and tells Dawn to stay away from him, threatening her. This frightens Dawn.

They're then approached by two enemy Tekiyoku members. It's Cyrus and Lawrence III. A fight begins.

Debuts

 * Lawrence Tsuchiya III

Music

 * Tears of the Fallen Theme Song -- composed by Nocturnal Jay

Other Music By:

 * Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)
 * Bensound
 * Purple Planet