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[There's a blurry white blob when the video opens, chittering as it backs away. Finally in focus, anyone watching is treated to a chipper Pachirisu munching on a Poffin. A Hoppip slowly slides into view, eyeing the Poffin hungrily. In the background, an Eevee tries to coax a Litwick to come closer all while a smiling blond shuffles in and plops down on the ground.]

Fulgur, I know you stole that from Kirby. Give it back. [He says this with a chuckle, knowing that soon the two of them will be off having a tug-of-war over what's left of the treat. The Hoppip really should know by now that he needs to keep an eye on his food at all times, but Prompto's pretty sure this is his way of initiating a game.]

S-sorry everyone. Can't let him get away with grabbing other people's food all the time. So yea, it's been a while. I'm glad that weird forest is gone, n' I'm sure a lot of you are happy about that too. Did anyone else have a crazy weekend?

[Fulgur and Hoppip started their fight for food (it's not like Prompto doesn't have more, but in Kirby's mind it's the principle of the thing) on-screen and have since darted off to continue battling for the tasty morsel. The Eevee and Litwick are closer now, the latter looking more hesitant with each step but continuing to get nearer to the blond trainer and the Eevee chirps merrily, apparently pleased at the Litwick's decision to join their trainer.]

We're in Goldenrod now, not sure for how long but probably a while - I have a new friend to meet up with and Iggy mentioned camera shopping, which will take time. Speaking of cameras [He turns to scoop the Litwick up and sweetly scratch the Eevee's ears] this little lady has been great at helping me get some awesome night shots on the 'gear. But I do really miss having a camera, and I'm sure Lux and Pryna will help me test all the ones that look good.

Ugh, I keep going off on tangents. So, uh, if I do end up getting a camera... is there anyone who'd want, like, portraits of their Pokemon or their team or somethin'? Tryin' to figure out a way to earn some extra money and photography is pretty much the one thing I'm good at other than shooting.

[Maybe there are other odd jobs he can try taking up for now to help get money for a camera. It wouldn't be fair for Ignis to be the only one of them working, and Prompto needed to get his own money anyway.]

Well, that was long and rambling. Just wanted to pop on here and say hello again now that things are back to normal. Sorry it's been so long. Had to recharge a little. Promise to pop back up sooner next time!

[With a jaunty one-armed wave, Prompto hugs Lux closer and winds up toppling over as Pryna jumps in on the hug and overbalances him. The video cuts out with Prompto on his side, smiling widely with two Pokemon nestled in his arms, a slight green blur in the corner of the screen the only indication that it's likely the Hoppip that ended the transmission.]

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[Shit... what the hell does he do now?

He grips his gear tighter and decides to send a text. With a picture. Quickly snapping a photo of the Gourgeist, Prompto sends it along with a short message to Iggy.]

So this guy tried to scare me and he's saying you're his trainer but wouldn't take him back. My team is not getting the warm and fuzzies from him. Is he yours? Should I run? Fight?

[Now he just has to wait for a response and hope this creepy Pokemon doesn't try to start anything. Again.]

Alright, so you're sad that he wouldn't accept you back after trading you. Why did he trade you away? Did you do something to make it so he wouldn't want you back on his team? 'Cuz Iggy doesn't just ... get rid of his friends. S-so I don't know why he'd do it to a Pokemon either.

[That's it, just keep him miming answers until Iggy responds.]

[The response came quickly.]

He was, yes. I should have expected him to find his way back to me some how. I will be there shortly to handle the situation. Feel free to tell him I am coming, perhaps he will choose to stay near you then.

[ Boo gives a very disappointed look at Prompto for sending the text before the expression goes blank again as he mimes a shrug. Who knows why Iggy would get rid of him? It was a mystery because Boo was the best thing to happen to him.

Then he points at Prompto and gives another questioning shrug.

What's up with YOU?]

[The soft 'ping' of his gear is a welcome sound and eager eyes take in Iggy's message.]

So, Iggy's gonna come see you. Which is great, right? [Please let that be enough to keep the Gourgeist placated enough that he stays.]

Uh, if you're asking who I am: I'm Prompto. But if you belonged to Iggy before, you probably already met the 'me' that was here before. I'm not that Prompto. I'm from - I'm -- I'm just a different Prompto. [Shit, as he says it like that he realizes that he actually is a different person from the guy he was at the start of the trip to Altissia. Damn. It had only been a few months at the most. How could he not notice the differences in himself?]

[The Gourgeist stares at Prompto for a long moment. He was contemplating if he cared enough to continue this interaction. He could probably find Ignis himself at this point, knowing the man was here and this was clearly not the same Prompto thus boring. Well..

Actually, maybe not boring.

He reaches into the pouch and waddles closer, offering a berry out to Prompto's Pokemon]

[Pryna, being closest to the Gourgeist, daintily and warily sniffs at the proffered berry. It doesn't smell any different than the ones her trainer has given her, and she really doesn't want any of the others trying it in case there is something bad about it... So she quickly snaps up the berry and swallows it.

Prompto....is concerned.]

Pryna! [What if the food does something to her? What if she gets sick? Or something else? Shit, he shouldn't have let her eat it.

The Gourgeist, Pimpkaboo if he remembers the name showcased in all the rejected trades, could be trying to play nice, but the blond has a hard time trusting Pokemon who try to scare him.

And there's gotta be a reason Iggy won't take this one back.

There's nothing he can do now but wait to see the effect of the berry and hope Ignis is on his way.]

He just gave Pryna a berry. Should I be worried? Cuz I am.

[Boo reaches out and pats Pryna on the head.. then shakes his head dramatically. As if expecting something awful to happen. Nothing would but this guy seemed like he would shit himself regardless of what the Gourgeist did.

Ignis didn't bother responding to the last text as he could see them ahead. Caelum trotted towards them with Dahlia running beside him. She's immediately scolding Boo, pushing the Gourgeist gently around before hugging him.

Dahlia was worried anyway.]

Prompto. You shouldn't be concerned, he's never seemed malicious in any extreme manner towards Pokemon. Ah, I can hear Dahlia scolding him. Where did you find him?

[Oleander was nestled in his ball.]

I didn't find him, he found me. Sent me videos of him watching me out here from different angles. Jumped out from wherever and scared the hell outta me when.

[Saying it out loud, Prompto's actually a little embarrassed at how scared and nervous he got at what in hindsight was probably a prank of sorts. Maybe there's something still lingering from his time in Ardyn's ... care.]

Damn, I sound so lame right now. Thanks for coming, though. [He raises one hand to scratch at the back of his neck, offering an apologetic grin. He's still a little curious though, and asks a question while gently reaching out to pat Oleander's head.]

Uh, why wouldn't you take him back after you traded him?

[While the trainers are talking, Pryna affectionately nuzzles Prompto's leg before watching Dahlia interact with the Pokemon that scared her trainer, slowly moving towards them. Kirby and Fulgur watch for a moment before going back to playing.

And Lux migrates towards Pryna, but keeps her eye on the handsome Absol trotting along.]

[ Ignis shakes his head. It was fine to be startled. It wasn't like Boo would be that kind when doing it either. Perhaps the Gourgeist had it out of his system now. Probably not though, as the Pokemon had plenty of problems in the past. Obviously, his new trainer hadn't been able to deal with it. ]

I did not trade him. He traded himself after he found some frustration with one of Ash's Pokemon. I suppose to reach this evolutionary state. I refused because he has a.. .. bad attitude.

[ Caelum sits down beside Ignis but takes a moment to glance at Lux. Hello, little Litwick.

Boo ignores Dahlia hugging him, dragging her along as he goes towards Ignis. He reaches little vine hands out in greeting. He pats at Ignis's hand until Ignis opens it for him and plop. Rotton berries in Ignis's palm. ]

...Yes, well.. This is par for the course, isn't it.

[Lux really likes the look of the Absol, and skitters off to the side with a twinkle in her eye.]

Is ... did he just give you berries too? And hi Dahlia. [Prompto gives the Audino a little wave, eyes moving to look at the Gourgeist.]

What's his - Pimpkaboo, right? - what d'ya mean a bad attitude? Even though he scared me, he seems kinda ... friendly.

[Tentatively, the blond reaches out a hand, intending to pat Pimkaboo's head. If he's going to be staying with Iggy again, Prompto doesn't want to be at odds with or afraid of him.]

A-are you going to take him back now?

[Lux silently approaches the Absol, and softly tries to get his attention, holding up a flower crown made entirely of white flowers.] Hello. I'm Lux. I made this for you.

[ Ignis turns his hand to show the rotted berries. There were even a few bugs wiggling. He flicks his hand down to the ground to get the berries off, shaking his head. ]

Yes. Rotted, I can feel. He is being on his best behavior it seems.

[ Boo stares at Prompto as he reaches for him then grabs his hand in both of his. He pulls the hand slowly towards him.. to chomp on Prompto's wrist. ]

Perhaps...

[ Caelum turns his head at the soft voice and bows his head for her to reach. ]

I am Caelum. Thank you.

[Prompto wrinkles his nose at the rotted berries and starts rethinking reaching out to pet the Gourgeist.

But it's a bit late as the little menace grips his hand and bites his wrist.]

H-hey! What - let go of me! [He engages in a tug of war with Pimpkaboo, starting to smile and laugh despite the situation. The bite isn't exactly painful... maybe this is just how Boo plays.]

Well he's definitely a handful. C'mon Iggy. Give him another chance?

[While Prompto and Boo are bonding ... maybe ... Lux blushes a deep purple as Caelum thanks her. She stretches and gently places the crown on the Absol's head, smiling when she sees how it looks.]

H-hi Caelum. I hope you like them... and I can make another when this one dies. Or falls off.[Her little flame twitches, a sign of her nervousness, but she keeps her eye shyly trained on the Absol. He really is quite handsome.]

[ It would be painful in a moment when Boo adjusts his grip, holding on tighter. He wasn't going to let Prompto go so easily now that he had him. Time to start eating the trainer so he could privately destroy Ignis without interruptions. ]

Perhaps... but where is his current trainer? You said it was just him, correct? No one else?

[ Caelum bows his head so she can reach better. He sits proudly with his crown of flowers, black tail swishing across the ground. ]

I do like them. I feel quite regal now.

O-ow! You can let go now, Boo. C'mon -- Ow! [Prompto tries to pull his wrist away once the grip and biting start hurting. His clamoring earns the attention of Fulgur and Kirby, as well as Pryna. Kirby hops over and gets a good grip on Prompto before digging into the grass while Fulgur charges up and gets ready to give the Gourgeist a good shock. Pryna tries talking to Boo.]

Please let him go, you're hurting him now! It's not nice to hurt trainers when you play with them.

[The blond keeps trying to tug himself free while he looks to Ignis, attempting to answer his question while pleading for help.]

Y-yea it was just him. And he had a 'gear with him. Didn't even think about the other trainer. Maybe Boo ran away - Ow! Shit -- A little help here, Iggy? Please?

[Completely oblivious to what was occurring with her trainer, Lux blushes and preens a little, giddy at the fact that Caelum likes the crown.]

You look lovely in it. I-if you want I can braid some into your tail too.

[ Ignis heard the exclamations and he reaches to grab Prompto's arm then Boo's. He pries at the Gourgeist who was determined, fighting the pry before finally he pops off.

Boo crosses his arms, turning his head away in a show of grouchyness. ]

Perhaps the other trainer released him.. or was mugged. I doubt we will get a clear answer from this one.

[ He slides his hand over Prompto's arm to feel the skin. At least it didn't feel broken but it would probably bruise.

Caelum thumps his tail before lifting it. His tail didn't have much fur on it, but his fur up front though could work. So he lowers his head for Lux to reach.]

Perhaps this would work better?

I suppose we should figure out what to do with the troublemaker. Does he appear to have a Pokeball anywher on him?

[Goosebumps blossom across Prompto's skin when Ignis feels around the bitten area of his wrist. He lets out an involuntary gasp, and hopes the other man attributes it to the pain of the injury. As much as he loves Ollie, Prompto has never been happier that the little guy is in his Pokeball because it means his blush will go unnoticed.]

I don't see one ... maybe it's by where he was watching me. [And idea strikes.]

Hey, Fulgur! Can you see if there's a Pokeball around there? [As the Pachirisu hops over to him, Prompto points out the area in question. Fulgur runs off, excited that he's finally being asked to take something.]

A-alright. A-are there any colors you prefer? [Lux stutters as she gently cards a hand through Caelum's fur. It's so soft!

Fulgur chirps triumphantly as he scampers back to Prompto, a large static puff clinging to his fur. He found the ball! See, look, it's here. Right here!]

Great job! Good boy, Fulgur! [Prompto gives the happy Pachirisu a Poffin, in his favorite flavor combination, and gently tugs the ball out of the puff. He feels his hair stand on end due to the static charge, and once again is happy that no one else will be seeing this.]

We have a Pokeball! But I don't think he'll get in one for me.

[ Joke's on you, human. Boo eats his Pokeball to prevent this caging. He looks at Prompto with that same blank look he always has, as if daring Prompto to try it. That ball must have just fallen out of the bag Boo was carrying. It was most likely empty. It wasn't like Boo needed to catch Pokemon. ]

Boo always ate his Pokeball. He most likely has kept up that habit to avoid capture.

[ Ignis looked thoughtful a moment then turned to where he sensed Boo standing. ]

Though, if you wish to be traded back you can only have that occur if you are within your ball. Unfortunately, I cannot trade you back then.

[ Boo stares at Ignis... then shrugs. Whatever. He could just follow them.

Caelum shakes his head slightly so he doesn't mess up her styling.]

Any color is fine.. perhaps the same color as your flame?

[Prompto stares incredulously at Ignis. Boo ate his Pokeball? And it was just ... normal for him to do that?]

Uh, will he just follow us if he's not in a Pokeball? What happens if we run into his current trainer?

[When the Absol suggests flowers the color of her flame, Lux's eyes go wide and her cheeks blaze a deep violet. Oh he is ... marvelous indeed and she is completely smitten.]

O-okay. Just give me a minute ... u-unless you want to come with me while I look for more flowers...? [Her voice is as hesitant and shy as her gaze, but she really would love to walk with him.]

[ Boo was a strange one. Ignis could admit to that. He regretted ever catching the thing, but here they were. ]

I.. am not sure. Perhaps just give him back. Boo, where is your trainer?

[ The Gourgeist turns its head slowly to look at Ignis. He makes a very ominous throat slit motion before turning to offer another fresh berry to Pryna. ]

...I feel satisfied with that answer, don't you, Prompto?

[ Caelum stands, shaking himself out lightly. He looks back at the two trainers before deciding he would be able to walk away for a short bit. ]

Yes. I will come with you. I can help.

Uh, Iggy? He just pretended to slit his throat. Satisfied is not the word I'd use. [Try mildly terrified.]

Did he kill his trainer? [A gasp.] Did he eat them?

[Pryna darts forward to grab the berry, still somewhat wary of Boo but unable to be rude by refusing the offered treat.

Lux is beside herself. Caelum agreed to walk with her and pick flowers! She extends her little arm before pausing, hovering just above his fur.] C-can I? It'll be easier to walk together this way...

[It's totally not because she wants to 'hold his hand' by keeping one of hers buried in his fur while they walk...]

I feel this is an instance of the less we know the better we shall sleep at night. If you intend to follow, Boo then make sure to keep up.

[ Boo pats Pryna's head before waddling after Ignis as he begins walking back towards where they were lodging.

Caelum see's the little arm extending and he leans towards it a little to help her out. He didn't mind her holding on so they didn't lose each other when the grass got longer. ]

Of course, Ms. Lux. My trainer is well in hand for now, so we can spend some time finding as many as you'd like.

Y-yea. Definitely. Right as always, Iggy. [Prompto's eyes follow Ignis for a moment as the blond thinks about whether to stay outside, and away from Boo for now, or to walk back in with his friend. Looking at his Pokemon, he decides to stay outside for a little longer.

Fulgur and Kirby are still playing together, and Lux is off with Caelum on what looks suspiciously like a little date. With a holler to Ignis, Prompto lets him know of his intent to stay outside a while. He plops down on the ground and smiles when Pryna jumps into his lap.

He pets her fur and chats softly with her, wishing he could understand her the way she apparently can understand him.]

O-oh please just call me Lux. [The little Litwick is stammering, and even her little flame flickers with her nerves. But she places her hand in his fur and revels in the feel of it.]

You fur is so soft! [She's petting him a little without realizing it, only really accustomed to Pryna's fur (which was also soft but a different kind of soft) and a tiny smile paints her face.] L-let's go pick some flowers.

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i can't do the font change code so I'mma do bold.

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[Action] (Oleander in his pokeball frand :3)

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