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[a_sin_for_him]

Good evening Johto, Kanto, and the Sevii Islands.

[The video feed is focused on Lust, in front of a nondescript wall. She's looking a bit...different in this broadcast - wearing an old fashioned white button up blouse and a fashionable pair of glasses, with her hair pinned up on top of her head.]

[She's in her Miss Fitz persona.]

[Occasionally, throughout the broadcast, a large eyed Ekans' head wanders into frame before being hauled off by an unseen helper.]

The month of Halloween has come again, and that means it's getting to be time for Miss Fitz's Story Hour to put out our spooktacular radio special. I'm delighted to announce that this year's production is an entirely original anthology written by myself - Miss Fitz - and my new partner, Mr. Ease.

[Because Lust isn't one to abandon a clever theme.]

If you're new to our community, I produce a radio show over this network. While we're an amateur production, we've been making shows for a few years now and put a great deal into every production. But we need you. If you've any interest in volunteering your time, please contact me. We especially need anyone willing to lend their voice as acting talent. And I use the word 'volunteer' on purpose, there's no profit being made here, we simply enjoy what we do.

I hope to hear from you...and that you'll be waiting to hear what we have in store.

Comments

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

I do. The guilt is normal, illogical as it is. But those are emotions, I suppose.

[It's good to see his face. He loos younger, which is unexpected, but there he is.]

I am. Trying for badges, finally. I've gotten two so far.

And I am sure that you're capable of great things, Henry. Are you...alright?

[She won't push if he doesn't want to talk about anything that happened on his return home, she never does, but she'll extend the offer just in case.]

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Hm? Oh, yeah. It's just...like you said.

_{[He stares down at the Poke'Gear in his hands and for a long time he doesn't say anything. A classic Henry pause. And then]}

Don't take this the wrong way but your hair is still really scary and I'm glad that it's up right now.

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

It's understandable. I simply mean if you need to unburden your soul any, I'm a sympathetic ear.

[And then she blinks. Oh, this is Classic Henry right here...]

My hair? Oh...yes, your odd phobias. Sometimes I have difficulty keeping track. I don't know how to make my hair less 'scary', I'm sorry.

[While the apology likely sounded flippant, simply due to subject matter, it was an honest apology. Lust has no idea how to make her hair more comfortable for Henry.]

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[no_ufo_ending]

_{[Henry rubs an arm with his free hand.]}

I don't know if I'd call it a phobia...just, from my perspective, a girl tried to kill me with her hair just a few days ago. I want to work on that though.

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

...Yes, I suppose that would leave one with an aversion.

[A part of her is morbidly curious to ask 'how', but she bites her tongue.]

I'm sorry. If it helps, I've never once utilized my hair as a weapon - I've been told stroking it is quite soothing, actually. Like petting a cat.

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

_{[Henry sucks in a breath and lifts a calloused finger.]}

--something I also have an aversion to thanks to my adventure.

_{[And he holds that look for a moment before breaking into mild, hoarse laughter.]}

Man. I'll just have to get used to it. Immersion therapy I think is what it's called. Remind me and I'll give your head a pat next time I'm home.

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

Dear Lord.

[Lust blinks. She doesn't mean to react, but it only makes her wonder more about what in the world the man went through back home.]

Should we make a list of all the things you've garnered fresh unpleasant associations with? I do want you to feel comfortable in your own home.

At least there's plenty of cats to immerse yourself in, should you wish to. Your namesake Henry the Espurr - or Meowstic, actually - has quite the little family now.

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Lust, there's not room on the fridge for a list like that. Sometimes I don't even realize what they are until they jump out in front of me. But one day...I'm going to be able to stand the smell of chocolate milk again. Right now I think it'd make me more angry than sick.

_{[He shakes his head.]}

Anyway...I can tell you about it when I get home. I wasn't joking about that audition by the way. Well. At first I was, but now I think I'm not.

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

Whatever it is we can do to help. You're... one of us. We take care of our own.

You hardly have to audition, Henry.

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Hah, okay then. I'll trust you to give me a part you think I can do. I've never done anything like it before but I haven't done a lot of things.

The Old Henry missed out on a lot.

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

It's not difficult at all. I think you'll have fun with it, to be quite honest.

[Never one to be overtly emotional, Lust isn't letting on how pleased she is that Henry's volunteering his talents.]

We'll make sure that the New Henry doesn't.

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

_{[However, Henry doesn't have much choice but to be. A wobbly smile crosses his face and looks sort of out-of-place.]}

Yeah. Thanks.

[Video]

[a_sin_for_him]

[Lust clears her throat, glancing away from the screen for a moment.]

You're welcome.

Don't hesitate to keep in touch.