video; party planning

[shiro2hero]

[Guess who is striking a pose in front of his house in Sevii Islands? That's right, it's Shiro. Sporting his usual beach attire of a horrible, loud, Alolan shirt. But hey! At least he looks well-rested and happy, right? His Umbreon sits at his feet, waving her tail for the camera.]

Hey, so, we've got a lot to celebrate in this house, coming up. A couple birthdays, at least one arrival anniversary...

I don't know who remembers last year, when our house hosted a bonfire party. But, looking at the calendar, I think we're due for another one. We live on the beach, we're out in Sevii, we might as well make use of the space, right?

I'm thinking next weekend. We'll make a real party out of it -- fire, food, music. That kind of thing.

[There's a pause, and his Umbreon regards him with the most skeptical look an Umbreon can possibly give a man.]

... don't worry, I won't be the one cooking.

So, what do you all say? You in?

Comments

[shiro2hero]

I don't see why they wouldn't.

Matt's a little shy, but as long as I give him a head's up, he'll be okay.

[a_sin_for_him]

A home is a...private place, I realize it can be uncomfortable to have a stranger within it, is all that I mean.

[And Lust is well aware that she has the ability to make people uncomfortable, purely by existing in physical proximity.]

[shiro2hero]

Hey.

I wouldn't have offered if we'd be uncomfortable. We are more than used to people coming and going.

If it's not something you want, that's fine. I mean that. But don't worry about us. That's my job.

[a_sin_for_him]

If you're certain....

To be quite honest, I'd like to. I could use the time away, but I've little desire to go wandering.

[shiro2hero]

I am. Armin's moving out into his own house boat anyway... he's already offered his room up to anyone who needs it.

It's the attic, so it's fairly quiet.

[a_sin_for_him]

Is that so?

Hmm. When will the room be free?

[shiro2hero]

Probably around the same time as the party...

[He's just saying.]

[a_sin_for_him]

Is that so?

How convenient.

[shiro2hero]

You can thank Armin or that one. His idea.

[a_sin_for_him]

He is a clever one.

Then I suppose I'll be taking you up on your invitation.

I've never been a houseguest before.

[shiro2hero]

Hey, just watch out for all the cats, and you'll be fine.

I'll just... remind the trio to behave.

[a_sin_for_him]

You realize I come with cats of my own.

I can't leave the little ones home alone.

[Despite the fact that the 'little ones' are over a year old now, the trio of Espurrs will always be babies in her eyes. At least until they evolve.]

[shiro2hero]

The more cats, the merrier.

[Says the man with two Incineroar, a Meowth, a soon to be Lileto, and an Umbreon who thinks she's a cat.]

[a_sin_for_him]

Good. I'll be bringing my Spheal, my Primarina, and my Houndoom as well, if that's alright.

Guttle and Amoz go everywhere I go, and Guttle and Gilda hate to be parted.

[shiro2hero]

Your Spheal?

[He says that last word, and there's a bunch of excited barking off-screen. For a second, Shiro stares, then turns the 'gear so he can show off a pair of excited round friends. Rolling through the sand.]

Spheals are more than welcome. Don't worry about the rest, we've got room.

[a_sin_for_him]

You have Spheal!

Guttle and I haven't met any others....

He's my starter.

[shiro2hero]

I've got one, and Matt has one.

[Both Europa and Kerberos bob up and down in the sand. Hello Lust!]

Kerberos was Matt's starter. Europa was a gift from Armin and Jean.

[a_sin_for_him]

Guttle will be so pleased. And Gilda as well, I'm sure. I don't have very many aquatic Pokemon.

And the sharks aren't terribly friendly with my seals.

[shiro2hero]

I don't either. Europa is my only one.

[Unless you count Coran? But the Omanyte lives in the bathtub, so...]

Sharks?

[a_sin_for_him]

A pair of Sharpedo. They live in my pool.

[shiro2hero]

Sharpedo... oh, right.

Like Armin's Nemesis.