62nd treasure [photo + text]

[captainash]

[Sent to the network at about 1 AM on February 16th: a picture, apparently taken in a badly lit kitchen that very night. In the center, an Applin trembles as a Skwovet's fangs almost pierce its skin. The Skwovet appears frozen in place, surely startled by its trainer's arrival, its gaze fixed on the Pokégear's camera. Three minutes later, a message follows:]

Would you say that's the face of a sleepy squirrel who accidentally chomped on her own teammate while looking for a midnight snack? Or the look of a remorseless would-be murderer, caught red-handed by pure chance while attempting to feast upon the only member of the household too weak to fight her off?

accidental video ;; route 29

[tokenelfcharacter]

-- it away. We have no need of it.

[So says the voice from off-camera. The video waves around, showing brief flashes of little feet. Sort of a waddling motion. Wherever they are, it's off the beaten path. Literally. They've wandered away from the route entirely -- and the trainer sounds completely unconcerned.]

[The camera tilts up, with a flash of Rowlet feathers. And shows, for a moment, a long, white ponytail starting to disappear into some trees. Rowlet yelps, squawking and dropping the 'gear as it hurries to keep up.]

[Thankfully, the trainer halts, turning back. A pointed ear. A dark streak across his face --]

You don't need to shout. I will wait.

[That's where it ends. With a brief shot of Rowlet waddling hurriedly after the stranger.]