victory_road | video: mareanie troubles

[ the feed cuts in to jinx and razor, slowly entering what some may recognize as the entrance of middle segment of the temple. though there's sunbeams peaking through, it must be around sunset as they walk in, taking in everything with the awestruck eyes of children seeing something truly magical. a peculiarly colored phantump hugs jinx's shoulders as they walk, and something is clearly carrying the gear for them since both of their hands are free- given the slight weaving bob, probably something flying... but whatever it is, it's trying to keep the camera steady. while jinx is watching the way the light reflects off the walls, the way the walls are built and crystals glow, razor has taken to hitting one of the crystals with a wooden sword, testing it on multiple levels, as wolf boys are wont to do as they move further into the temple and one of the branching rooms. a midday lycanroc is at razor's feet, jumping up a bit to try and catch the light reflections on the walls, while a boltund hovers near a deerling as they wander. ]

It's beautiful in here- I'm glad I brought another camera... Freesia, careful, you don't want to bump into anything.

[ unfortunately, the childlike wonder is quickly cut in as something hits the camera-ribombee, drawing out surprised and defensive noises from the kids. unfortunately, it's not enough- viewers can see something quite literally getting the drop on both of them, the phantump crying out in surprise and shock, and purple-tipped blue spikes can be seen in the camera's edge, before the screen darkens and only a harsh "Get back here!" and rough barking can be heard- the feed cuts to static, with occasional bursts of blurry, half-covered instances of life once more- a troupe of mareanies fleeing, the sounds of dog pokemon, a ribombee and a phantump- not to mention their trainers- giving chase and fighting as they run, traps setting off, before the gear gets dropped, skidding to a halt before a toxapex.

after some time, the screen blinks to life again. jinx looks thoroughly annoyed, and both teenagers have clearly been running for a while now, not to mention whatever battle just occurred... the camera is closer, so the gear must be in her hands, but it's easy to see razor behind her, as well as an unimpressed shiny trevenant- did it evolve? it sure did. and it seems of the trouble makers, at least one has warmed up to it's would-be victims, sitting on razor's leg as they're relaxing on the floor after the battle, humming cheerfully as he pets it. it sure is venomous! and he sure does not care! all the pokemon seem pretty satisfied with themselves, otherwise- including the lanturn jinx is leaning against. the ribombee seems pretty peeved, though. ]

I can't believe we got jumped by a bunch of starfish.

[ ooc; threadjacking may occur from jinx or razor! ]

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They helped rob us! That's making trouble on some level, Razor.

( but then she looks back and sees the bambi-eyes.

rude. but she can't give in, or razor is going to learn that that's a good trick and it is and she doesn't need him to know that! ugh, she's so weak for family.

jinx is maintaining the Grump. )

Gemini is a starfish too- they look more like a common one, honestly.

They are just playing...

[Even if it doesn't work on Jinx, Razor will gladly resume patting its sweet little spiky head... Poor Mareanie! The only meanie here is Jinx...

Or so the little troublemaker would have Razor think. It sticks its tongue out at her when he isn't looking.]

Oh, yes. I have seen ones like those. They look like... well. Stars. But, much smaller.

( ... you little shit. she's part of the two in charge, here! AND she makes the treats! )

You're too soft on them, Razor. ( sighs, if she's gotta be the bad guy, though... ) But yeah, that's the common starfish shape. It's how they got their name.

We should try and head back, but if you wanna look around, there might be something cool around? I found something myself, actually.

Animals, or 'mons, are not bad. They don't know good or bad.

[He is firm on this stance, though everyone else can believe what they like... Regardless, Razor won't hold little things like grand larceny against a cute little starfish. Instead, he nods to the little creature and stands up to get going.]

Found something? Treasure?

They do know 'being rude' though.

( at this point, she's at least smiling- so she's not completely serious. but he can't disagree with that after some of the shit their various pokémon have pulled. topaz likes to jumpscare people when there's sand to burrow in and dawn's... everything. god that little hellhound loves to cause problems on purpose. )

I found a music box, actually... come here, take a look.

( and as she beckons him a bit closer before holding out what looks like a pocket watch and winding it... and letting it pop open and play for them. her own mareanie is absolutely starry-eyed at the song, as haunting as it is beautiful- it suits jinx, honestly. )

Maybe...

[He does come over, gladly. For the most part, Razor enjoys learning from Jinx. Especially about harmless little things like... watches that play music. He watches and listens as enamored as the little starfish.

After it's over, he stoops to look at it from other angles. It's a mechanical contraption, he understands as much, but its function is still completely foreign to him.]

How does a little metal piece sing?

On the inside is a small tube with raised bumps in it. When you wind the dial, it turns the tube around, and when you let go the tube moves slowly to get back to where it's supposed to be. As it moves, a metal comb close by will pluck at the raised pieces and ... or at least, that's how the ones I've seen are.

( if it wasn't such an old little treasure, she might be tempted to try to take it apart to see- but. well. it's old and probably one of a kind? she ain't touchin' it, especially when she's not exactly a tinkerer. but she loves getting to teach razor things, honestly. it's Nice. )

[Although it's surprisingly difficult for him to wrap his head around, Razor listens intently... but plucking something, he understands.]

Oh. It is like... a tiny lyre, then!

[Don't mind Mini-Me... Definitely not subtly reaching for the pocket watch... Nope...]

( aw, razor. why's her brother the best and also cutest? )

Something like that!

( ... looks at mini-me. .... smiles. tightens grip on the music box. )

Why don't you help Razor find something nice? I bet you'd be great for it.

[You do not trust Mini-Me? A sweet and pure baby?

... Yeah, that's a good choice. It will slink off to one of the group's old stashes...

And of course, Razor will follow his new friend. He does wait to encourage Jinx along, too, though!]

You want them to bring me treasure? What for?

Well, it's nice to have something from a place you visit, especially when if seems like you'll only get to see it for a short time.

( she's lying through her teeth. but yeah, sure, she'll come along. glancing at her own mareanie, she pauses... what to name you. ...

... did mina ever say what she'd named her own? )

Oh! Something to remember... Okay. Sounds good.

[It is a very interesting place, even if most of the scents here are stale, and it's tight and enclosed... Not a lot of open space to run around. But exploring with Jinx has been fun! Razor seems to have a renewed appreciation for the temple as they meander down the halls.]

Do you like this place?

( jinx thinks for a moment- getting ambushed sucked, getting robbed sucked, and they didn't really have time to look around because they were giving chase. but... she smiles. )

Yeah. It's pretty. And not like anything I've seen before. Do you?

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jinx like ^^ 'dont'

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