victory_road | 11th Recipe [Video]

[The Jane that greets the feed on the 'gear today is a little tired and quite thoughtful, her brow furrowed as she rifles through a stack of photos - of the kind that one might have gotten developed from a disposable camera in a PokeMart, which she happens to be in at the moment, waiting to be rung up by a clerk-in-training who seems to be having some trouble with the register. The device is tilted up at Jane, and the tiny edge of pink fingers indicate that her Audino is the camerawoman today.]

So...there was a weekend a few weeks ago where everything got...you know, odd? And I figured it would be unsafe to travel during that time, so I stayed home. But afterwards, I found a used disposable camera in my things? Or, well, Dinah found it - [The Audino trills at the mention] - so I thought...what's the harm in seeing what photos are on it, to find out who they belong to? But...

[Jane sighs, and turns some of the photos towards the 'gear. While blurry, they still very obviously focus on Jane and various strange people...and a Togepi in her arms.]

Did...was I...was I out and about and didn't realize it? Or is this one of those weird "alternate self" things? [She squints at one in her hands.] This is so weird...it's surreal, I...this me looks so relieved to be with some of these people...

[She tsks and shakes her head, putting the photos away.] Anyway - if you did see me back then, I'd like to hear from you. I hope this other me didn't...I don't know, treat you rudely? Or something.

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[Jane glances away, brow furrowed.]

That would be a lot creepier. And considering that there have apparently been versions of me here before...I don't know if I want to consider an alternative that drastic.

_{[Maurice's face blanches. Oh. Oh shit that's right. That's a THING here. He tries to put himself in Jane's shoes and imagine dealing with another Maurice running around. He shudders.]}

Eeeyyygh, I see your point. Sorry about that. But...you seem nice! I'm sure the other you was just as nice. I wouldn't worry about it.

_{[Yes you fucking would, Maurice.]}

Ah, it's okay. Don't worry about it. [She rubs the back of her neck.] I would certainly hope she was nice, if she made so many friends. I just...it's really weird. I wonder if she's the same me that used to be my Bisharp's trainer.

[jane honey]

_{[Maurice humms for a moment and a thoughtful little frown forms on his face...and then a smile!]}

You should leave a letter for her in your bag if she ever comes back.