[Video - Attention Duelists!]

[infernofireblast]

[[Hey folks. I wanted to preface this by notifying you that this post is supposed to go out to those individuals who play/participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh game of Duel Monsters. If you're character is from a Yu-Gi-Oh series then (obviously) you're likely familiar with it but, if your character has learned of while here in Victory Road, then that could work as well. Either way though, this is supposed to be a gathering for the cardsharks to be able to engage their favorite game so please bear that in mind.]]

[The feed boots up from what appears to be the booth of a fast-food restaurant. Red-and-white decor and wide windows can be seen all around, as well as the beeps and boops of the checkout counter, but an excited blonde youth occupies the center of the broadcast.]

Hey der duelists! Joey Wheeler comin' to ya live from Goldenrod again! I just got back from finishin' da tour'a Johto so it's time ta kick back and enjoy da holidays! Every time Christmas rolls around I always get da pahty bucket from da local chicken joint n' gatha' round with my friends, so imagine my surprise when I find out dey got pretty much da same place here in da Pokémon world!

[Joey pans the camera around the restaurant lobby.]

So, I got an invitation to all my fellow duelists: Seems der's a pretty good chunka people who play Duel Monstahs in dis world, so I figured it'd be a good time if we all got togetha and got some propah duels in! Sure der's Pokémon battles here in dis place, but nothin beats a good ol' game'a Duel Monstahs. If you're all jonesin' as hard as I am den's der a resahvation at da Goldenrod K.F.T. by da Bike Shop on Christmas Day! Dinnah's on me fa dose' who wanna come, so hit me up if you're lookin' ta join!

[Grinning widely, Joey salutes the camera in an exaggerated fashion before cutting the feed.]

Comments

[crystalmaster]

[Radley definitely doesn't feel comfortable eating what he assumes is Pokemon, but he would love to have a gathering with fellow people from home. Maybe he can order some potatoes and salad or something.]

That sounds like a lot of fun! I've wanted to do some gatherings like that too, but I'm never sure when's a good time for everybody. I'd love to come by at some point. What time are you thinking of starting?

[infernofireblast]

Da resahavations for eleven, but I'm sure people'll be tricklin' in as dey get up n' such. Christmas is a day for relaxin' after all, so der's no rush. You gotta put ya name in da queue for da pahty basket doe', so I put us in for three a' dem things. Betta to have too much chow den too little, and duelin' works up one heck of an appetite if ya ask me!

[crystalmaster]

Cool. I'll definitely come.

[He smirks.]

How much food is in the party baskets?

[infernofireblast]

Oh der's a bunch! Lemme getcha a view of all da options dey got.

[Joey turns the camera around to face a promotional brochure on the table.]

They got all kinds'a stuff ya can get with da box. Each one comes with ya choice'a sides, ya choice'a cake, and ya choice'a different chicken types. Der's different options ya can get with different buckets, but I got a big spread of all da different ones so we should be good.

[crystalmaster]

That's very impressive. You're certainly thoughtful!

[The Pokemon exclaim in glee at the cake, especially.]

[blue_ice]

I can't say I've ever dueled at a fast food joint.

But I won't ignore a challenge. I'll be there.

[infernofireblast]

Yeah I feel dat one. I swear we're always gettin' crazy dangerous places ta duel dese' days doe, so playin' someplace that ain't an ancient crypt or Atlantian shrine sounds like a win ta me!

[Joey laughs.}

Duelin' sure works up an appetite for me doe' so dis'll be da perfect combo! I do think it'd be bettah ta do it old-school with da mats n' such doe, as it's safe ta say that bustin'-out holograms in da middle'a da restaurant's probably a no-go.... cool as dat would be...

[blue_ice]

I do want to build new duel disks eventually, but. Deal.

Ready for round two?

[infernofireblast]

Oh wait a minute! Somehow I forgot you were da one dat made dem things, but da fact that you're here too is badass den!

[Though the camera can't see exactly what he's doing, Joey flips through the pages of the Pokegear to check his balance before turning his attention back to the conversation.]

I ain't got Kaibacorp money or nuthin' but I made a decent chunka change since comin' in here and I was wonderin' if you could build a couple'a dem Battle City-style disks.

[Joey looks sheepish as he continues. Trying to place an order through Kaiba wasn't at the top of his list of things he thought he'd be doing after coming into this world, but dueling is dueling and it's a helluva lot harder to be a Pro Duelist if half the people are playing on paper mats.]

I figure, bein' da old model and all, dey'd be cheapah ta make and it's what a buncha da people here seem ta know. Dat kinda thing in da realm'a possibility at all?

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[thetombkeeper]

[Joey's energy has attracted Usi's attention while Marik's watching the feed. He's propped himself up over his trainer's shoulder which is weighing him down until he manages to nudge the Gengar off. How can a ghost be so heavy?]

... Hn. Can't say I've tried KFT before but I guess I could make it.

[Mostly so he can be Kaiba's hypeman because his deck is trash right now.]

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[infernofireblast]

Oh it's da best! Dey got all kindsa' different sides n' snacks, and da pahty basket comes with a buncha chicken and even a lil' cake for folks'ta split.

[Joey pans the camera towards the menu.}

You can get a whole mess'a different potatah snacks, dey got different chicken styles ya can get, different ways'a cookin' it, and da whole nine yahds.

[The view returns to the booth.]

It's actually crazy how close dis place is to da chain I know from back in Domino, so boy did we luck out!

[thetombkeeper]

Huh...

[It looks unhealthy as fuck from what he can see of the menu but his diet hasn't been great either. Ramen and snacks when Kaiba isn't home or just ordering out because what is cooking when you're rich.]

Is this that Christmas chicken thing you mentioned before?

[infernofireblast]

Yeah!

[Joey snaps a thumbs-up to the camera.]

Dis stuff's da best!

[ahew_kha]

[Sir, sir what are you even talking about? But there's bits and pieces that's got her attention.]

Would spectators be allowed? Admittedly, I'm curious as to what exactly this has become. [THERE'S NO SOULS INVOLVED ANYMORE, SHE KIND OF LIKES THAT IDEA.]

[infernofireblast]

I mean dey pretty much played duel monstahs back in your time, so it's only right we getcha squared-away on playing dah modern version right?

[Joey flashes a thumbs-up.]

No big bad dahk god lurkin' in da shadows for dis version too, so all da bettah for actually enjoyin' yaself eh?

[ahew_kha]

If you want to say I was playing it, if by technicality. [She should not be joking about it like she is, but by this point she's... realized what's going on and a good while in that weird world between life and death makes it a moot point for her.]

I would hope not! Though I don't think many dark anything are particular fans of me anymore. [It would... make sense, really. The light in the darkness, all that particular brand of nonsense.]

Mm, I suppose it would be a bad idea to have Pokemon with us, but I... don't know if Sadiki would particularly agree to go back into his ball around a bunch of people he doesn't know.

[infernofireblast]

Dey got places dat can watch ya Pokémon for ya while ya run and do stuff, and dey even get to play with otha people's Pokémon while dey're der too so it's like a playdate!

[Something occurs to him and a grin spreads across his face.]

Only fittin' dey get ta hang out and make new friends while we're doin' da same eh?

[rolltoavoidpossession]

I'll come! I'm on my way back to Goldenrod now that I've got the Zephyr Badge, so I'll be in town for Christmas!

[A Stantler can be seen in the background, watching Ryou talk to Joey.]

[infernofireblast]

Is dat... is dat a reindeer?! You're not gettin' ta visit with Santa up der are ya? Dat's awesome!

[As his brain processes past the idea of Pokemon world Santa what Ryou said begins to actually sink-in.]

Yo wait a minute! You got ya first badge? Congrats man! We gotta toast dat come da pahty for sure! Christmas Chicken is da best for celebratin' things ovah, and stahtin' off da gym challenge with a bang is perfect for celebratin'!

[rolltoavoidpossession]

No, I met him at the Ruins of Alph.

[Of course he went to the ruins when he had the chance to do so.

But the excitement over getting a badge is contagious, and Ryou grins at the congrats.]

Thanks! I was kind of nervous about it, but I was back in Violet, so I thought I'd try with my team and see how it went.

[And it went pretty well, if he won!]

[infernofireblast]

Dat's awesome dat you were able ta get ya foot in da door of badge-huntin' and, I'd imagine now dat you got one gym done, it'll be easiah to do the othas since ya know whatcha in for. I don't staht my own until...

[He trails off as he digs in his pocket, pulling out a pocket planner to consult.]

...looks like mid March. By den I should have all'a Kanto visited too, so it'll be easy-street ta get around.

[songstressedout]

Dueling at... fast food joint?

[ Seems a little... potentially unsanitary? Oh well, she hasn't had a good duel with anybody in a while, so... ]

Well, sure, why not? It's been a while since I've been able to get my deck out.

[infernofireblast]

I mean, it's gonna be christmas so I'm not guessin' many places ah' gonna be open anyways, but even still if we're gonna duel I wouldn't think it'd be good'ta do it someplace fancy. I ain't exactly gone to many places like dat doe, so maybe dat is da place ta duel?

[He pans the Pokégear camera over to the menu showing the various Christmas party buckets for Yuzu to see.]

Besides; lookit all dat tasty goodness! I got like six buckets for us, so we're gonna have like all da options. Just gotta make sure ya wipe ya hands a lot before ya touch ya cahds...

[songstressedout]

Hm... maybe not fancy, but maybe not someplace as messy as fast food...

[ There are plenty of coffee shops, Joey... that or the equivalent of whatever Starbucks is in this world. ]

You see tasty goodness, I see a very unhealthy amount of calories that I think I'll pass on... but I'll still come along. Maybe I should get some card sleeves first, though...

Very sorry for the delay in posting. Been sick pretty much since Christmas U_U

[infernofireblast]

It's friggin Christmas! If you're countin' calories fa Christmas Dinnah then you're doin' da holidays all wrong. Der's roast and fried chickin', cakes, all kinds'a different sides, n' even karaage! Endless refills too, so you can betcha bottom dolla' dat der's somethin' for everyone!

[Joey wags his finger at the camera like a disapproving parent.]

I definitely agree on da' cahd sleeves though. Obviously we're gonna have'ta divide up duelin' and eatin', but sleeves will still keep any nasty accidents from takin' place.