Video 003: Goldenrod Inn

[mustachioedmagister]

[IT'S YA BOI G-- Just kidding, it's Dorian. Not only that, but it's Dorian looking particularly nonplussed and wearing an interesting blue and white hairpiece. One that, upon realizing that it is being recorded, turns about and chirps at the the device. Off-screen, Viridis the Serperior glowered at the creature, vines idly playing at his sides.]

I would like to introduce you to my new friend. Originally, I was going to show both of my new Pokemon off, but Vivienne here has opted to steal the show. Much like her namesake would. I believe the Pokedex referred to her as a Swablu?

[Vivienne let out an affirming chirp, before ruffling up her feathers and setting to preening herself, much to Dorian's chagrin. Her efforts lasted only a moment, before she let out squawk and fluttered off screen, narrowly dodging a vine.]

[Dorian was not so lucky.]

Kaffas! Viridis, for the love of -- [But whatever he'd hoped to say was once more interrupted by the shenanigans of his creatures. It was becoming less and less surprising by the moment. This time, though, it was a newer creature, likely the second Pokemon he'd mentioned before. The blue serpent curled herself around Viridis' form, trilling delightedly at the beast.]

And that... would be Dracona. A dratini from the Game Corner. [Though looking considerably relieved at the assault was over, annoyance seemed to be the overwhelming emotion on his face. It only increased as Vivienne returned to his head.]

I suppose I had ought to end this video before someone else does something awful to me. [His gaze slid up to the bird upon his head.] If you opt to relieve yourself upon my brow, you will find yourself sleeping on the window sill.

[Before Vivienne could respond, or perhaps defy another order, Dorian clicked the video off.]

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[sunnysidewalkstreet]

[ okay but

BUT ]

...Who gave Vivienne permission to be so cute?

[ Yes Prompto was only half-listening to that broadcast. ]

[mustachioedmagister]

Cute? This is what you call cute? [The feed clicked back on, focusing a rather comfy Vivienne. She puffed up her feathers, then settled back in, eyes blinking shut.]

[Okay, maybe she was a little cute.]

[11121_assumption]

Bird pokemon seem to enjoy perching on their trainers. [ Oh hey it's Walter. As he speaks who else but Reed would be perching on his shoulder, preening himself fussily. He must look his best! Once the Dartrix is done, he hoots to the screen. ]

I haven't seen a Dratini before. They look very...cute. [ Reed fluffs up and baps Walter with a wing. Walter just gives the bird a dry look. ]

[mustachioedmagister]

I have a perfectly broad and well-muscled shoulder for her to enjoy, like the rest of the female population seems to do. Why must she pick my hair? [He opted to ignore the bit about the Dratini. At present, she was the only one minding herself, and he didn't want his annoyance to be mistakenly spread to her.]

[11121_assumption]

[ That's fine since Walter's going to ignore that bit about 'the female population'. ]

I have found that birds do what they will. [ Between Reed and Darkness, Walter is well versed in 'individually-minded' bird-Pokemon. And speak of the devil, Darkness made a point of fluttering onto Walter's other shoulder, clicking his beak at Reed. Who merely puffed out his chest again stubbornly. Darkness then opts to preen Walter's hair. As does Reed. Walter exhaled, lifting his hands to try and block off their beaks. ]

At least she isn't fussing with your hair.

[mustachioedmagister]

Well, that is all well and good, but I would much rather they not do what they will against my scalp. [His gaze flicked upward, in the direction of the bird, but it seemed his sour mood was quickly ebbing. He could see the creature in the reflection of his 'Gear and well... it was hard to deny a face like that.]

[Not that he wouldn't keep grumbling, of course.]


I consider nesting in it to be a step above fussing, with absolutely awful being at the top most rung of this ladder.

[11121_assumption]

At the very least, she is your only bird currently. [ Walter has three...at least, three in his party of Pokemon. He'd been dealing with 'bird perching' problems ever Darkness had introduced him to his children. ]

I do not think you would enjoy meeting the Pokemon who flock at this house. They are all demand a seat upon those they like.

[mustachioedmagister]

It's good, then, that I've made no such plans to visit you. [It came off a little sharp, but it wasn't directed at Walter. One bird was fine, thank you very much. His bird, to be exact.]

Perhaps the men about town will find it an attractive look? [Not that he'd been searching anymore.]

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[standingonmyneck]

[This was sure a Thing to see on the network. Daria didn't take much to talking on the network to strangers but hearing people act certain ways did something draw her in.

Weird. Anti-social things generally were.]

What if she hatched an egg, showing a clear display of trust?

[There goes F.Scott Fitzgerald the Abra as he seemed to float around in background having an eternal nap and an Oddish, Mary Shelly, on her lap.]

[mustachioedmagister]

[The mage offered the young woman on the other screen a scoff.]

I should hope not. She's only just come out of an egg herself. I imagine some amount of maturation must occur before a creature can pop out her own eggs? [Something close to a smile twitched over his lips, alleviating at least some of the annoyance on his face.]

Then again, the female anatomy is my own weakness, when it comes to knowledge.

[standingonmyneck]

Who knows anymore? Pokemon are one of the greatest mysteries that everyone ever seems to breathe them and never stop talking about it.

[Interesting guy....]

[mustachioedmagister]

I see you are quite enjoying your new home then.

Tell me, would you like to hear more about Pokemon?

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[shiro2hero]

Your guys really like giving you a hard time, huh?

[mustachioedmagister]

Oh certainly. It's just like being back home. Only we can't get drunk later.

[shiro2hero]

... Well, you probably could.

[mustachioedmagister]

Drinking alone is not all that fun.

[shiro2hero]

Sorry. Even if I was around, you'd probably still be stuck like that.

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[pipers_son]

Y'know, I used ta hear that folks pickin' on ya is a type of fondness.... Think that counts for Pokemon?

[mustachioedmagister]

[The Serperior leveled a glower on the man on the screen. The gaze could easily be translated to "Bullshit".]

Not in the slightest, my friend. Well, perhaps in the case of Vivienne but... for no others.

[pipers_son]

[Joker only barely tries to muffle his snort of laughter into his hand.]

Wonder what it is about ya that they don’t like so much.

[mustachioedmagister]

[Dorian doesn't even have to think about that one.]

If they're anything like the people I knew back home? Everything.

[pipers_son]

[Dorian, you are making it really hard to not burst out laughing.]

Such a charmin' and handsome fellow like yerself? Really?

[chainbroke]

[ Ah, isn't that a blast from the past... on Naminé's shoulder, Roxas gives a soft hoot. ]

Vivienne... She's adorable. Your Pokémon all look so well-taken care of.

[mustachioedmagister]

They blighted well should look that way, seeing as how they demand it! [Ah, but... his voice softens in the slightest. Better to not yell in the vicinity of children, even if it wasn't directed at them.]

How did you get so lucky? I would pay at least fifty sovereigns to get Vivienne to perch upon my shoulder.

[chainbroke]

Well... he's always done this. Ever since we met. [ Roxas has remained a Rowlet, and he's not really content to evolve. ] Maybe if Vivienne sees another Pokémon do it, she'll follow suit...?