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[The video opens to Ignis seated in what appears to be in a hotel location. His hair, while still neat, is hardly styled, falling across his forehead. He looks a bit more tired than usual and seems to be fumbling a little with the gear to get it set right.]

I apologize for my appearance. I just woke from ... an unpleasant dream. I can't recall.. It doesn't matter. I saw a few concerned messages on the network in regards to a Pokemon peering into the windows when they awoke. I want to report the same occurrence tonight.

[Something nudges up under him arm then a white Vulpix is climbing onto his lap. He rests a hand gently on her head to ruffle the fluffy curls there.]

Has anyone attempted to approach? Earlier today my Pidgeot attempted to accost a Phantump to less than pleasant results for him...

[Namely, Ravioli plowed head first into the ground after diving at a Phantump who teleported away.]

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Open, Sprout Tower. Tourists on Parade.

It was most likely due to living in a decade of darkness and terror. He was glad to have the sunlight on his back and a friend at his side as they walked towards their current destination for photographs.. The Sprout Tower.

On an honest level Ignis hardly cared about the particular landmarks as he doubted he would remember them anyway. He also was never one for enjoying locations for what they were because he was too busy worrying about the future. But, on an equal level of honesty and forthrightness in his mind... It was nice. He could continue the charade that everything was okay for awhile and that this would be a fond memory that would cut through the darkness that was life at the moment.

And Dahlia looked so delighted running ahead. She was happier without having to babysit Pimpkaboo though had been sad without seeing Puff Trouble for a few days. It was good to distract her. Oleander was at his new usual place on Ignis's shoulders and next to him was Cid.

Cid the Pancham had made it clear that he also wanted to tour and he wasn't going to take no for an answer. He had that stern look his namesake always had when demanding something so Ignis was glad to allow it. Prompto had wanted to see the sights as well. Why not really?

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[Hey, it's this guy.

Link had been making his way to Lavender Town and it was..slow going because of how tired he'd been. The Drowzees had just not relented at all and he'd been having issues with Phantumps as well.

Tons of fun. Really.

He's seated on a log when he replies, Gem resting on his shoulder while Pumpkin the Floatzel sits with his head resting on Link's legs, dozing lightly.]

Link says we've had the same problem. We can't get close to any of the ghosts! And the Drowzees keep coming at night. Link hasn't been sleeping well.

I'm not surprised. We haven't been sleeping the best either, myself and my traveling companion. My Pidgeot is nursing quite an injury at the Pokemon center but should be well enough soon.

[So no more attacking Phantumps. And the Drowzees would be approached with equal caution.]

Unfortunately, it seems that its our deep sleep that is being interrupted. I expect many people will be exhausted for the remainder of this migration.

[Hearing Iggy talk into his gear, Prompto looks up from where he was sitting as he finagled with his own gear. He's trying to go through his pictures to remove the less-good ones so he can make room for new ones, but his eyes would just not stay open.

Gods, he's so tired.

But he can't deny his curiosity so, with Pryna on his shoulder, Prompto shuffles over to stand off to Iggy's side and chime in.]

I tried getting a picture of one of the Drowzees, but by the time I got close enough it ran off. I was hopin' we'd sleep better when it left but that didn't happen. How long has this been going on with you?

[Link waves slightly at Prompto when he appears but it's rather half-hearted considering how tired he is right now.

Gem wobbles on it's perch, a thoughtful hum filling everyone's heads.]

A week, I think. That's what Link thinks too. We keep seeing more and more of them! The Phantumps act like they want to play, too, but they don't really..

[The Carbink let's out a sad sound at that and Link reaches up to pat it.]

Yes, unfortunately they seem disinterested in any form of interaction. We learned the hard way and one of my Pokemon is spending the evening at the Center.

[Ignis sits back so Prompto can get a better view of the gear. He reaches up, accidentally bumping his hand against the side of Prompto's face before finding the Eevee to pet.]

It's strange that it seems world wide and not just one area.

[If he was less exhausted, he might have blushed or jumped or something. As it is he barely reacts to the unexpected contact, his head automatically tilting away to help Ignis find Pryna. Prompto happy that it seems like he's taken to Pryna, and manages to send a small smile and a warm glance in Iggy's direction.

Hearing how upset the Pokemon sounds, Prompto gives the Carbink a reassuring smile (well, he tries to).] There will be others that wanna play, I'm sure of it! But Iggy's right, it's kinda weird that this is happening everywhere at the same time.

Do-do you think the Phantumps and Drowzees have somethin' to do with all this?

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