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victory_road2023-08-28 05:26 pm
styxiedust) wrote in victory_road2023-08-28 05:26 pm
[🌸1 || Video]
[There's a bit of a racket going on before the video feed flicks on, what sounds like the panting of a dog, some reassuring "I know, I know" from a feminine voice.
Then the video turns on.
Botan seems lightly amused at returning to Johto, but she's had some time to readjust. She's exactly where she's supposed to be now, which is why--despite clearly appearing to be a newcomer--it doesn't look like she's on the starting routes.
To anyone else, they will just see a perky young woman, smiling sweetly at the camera. She appears to be dressed in a kimono, though her outlandishly bright blue hair might be more attention-grabbing.
Either that, or the shaggy sheepdog-looking creature sitting next to her, which she is serenely petting despite the candle on its head being a risk to her sleeves.]
Botan here! I do beg your pardon, I'm new only by technicality--I'm a returning person. I'm very sorry for not announcing my presence sooner, I was a bit busy with my fiancee.
[And her smile turns brighter (if that's even possible).]
This is my new friend, Houta. [Meaning the Greavard, who rumbles something understandable to her (and anyone else who could understand the speech of a Pokemon) as "yeahyeahyeahyeah--me, that's me, I'm Houta--me."] I'm a Breeder, though it will take a bit of time for me to set that back up, since I don't have my Pokemon anymore besides those Korra kept. I suppose it's safe to assume that there's still no real organization for us, hmm?
[It's to be expected, after all, Breeders do tend to just throw out their eggs into the wind.]
And, to my friends and associates who might recognize me, I'm so sorry for leaving. But I'm home now! I missed you all very much!
Then the video turns on.
Botan seems lightly amused at returning to Johto, but she's had some time to readjust. She's exactly where she's supposed to be now, which is why--despite clearly appearing to be a newcomer--it doesn't look like she's on the starting routes.
To anyone else, they will just see a perky young woman, smiling sweetly at the camera. She appears to be dressed in a kimono, though her outlandishly bright blue hair might be more attention-grabbing.
Either that, or the shaggy sheepdog-looking creature sitting next to her, which she is serenely petting despite the candle on its head being a risk to her sleeves.]
Botan here! I do beg your pardon, I'm new only by technicality--I'm a returning person. I'm very sorry for not announcing my presence sooner, I was a bit busy with my fiancee.
[And her smile turns brighter (if that's even possible).]
This is my new friend, Houta. [Meaning the Greavard, who rumbles something understandable to her (and anyone else who could understand the speech of a Pokemon) as "yeahyeahyeahyeah--me, that's me, I'm Houta--me."] I'm a Breeder, though it will take a bit of time for me to set that back up, since I don't have my Pokemon anymore besides those Korra kept. I suppose it's safe to assume that there's still no real organization for us, hmm?
[It's to be expected, after all, Breeders do tend to just throw out their eggs into the wind.]
And, to my friends and associates who might recognize me, I'm so sorry for leaving. But I'm home now! I missed you all very much!
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[And no, he's really is glad she has Korra here! Everyone should be happy! He'll fight for that if he has to.]
[But, ah. Another one. He absolutely will not show this sinking feeling. That's his problem. That's not her problem. He's not going to let it be Botan's problem.]
I'll be there.
I'll even put on a suit. No Alolan shirts. Promise.
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It's...it's wonderful being able to hear him say corny things like that again. She's so touched that he agreed to sharing a very important day with her, his support means the world. Maybe more than Shiro could ever guess.]
Well...Korra and I are shooting for a Halloween wedding, so...you can wear whatever you want, I'm not going to enforce formal wear.
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[Oh no, he's going full into Corny Joke Mode.]
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Attending the wedding of a reaper and a literal avatar of elemental power, whilst also being the reaper's escort down the aisle.
They might as well call you Norm with how normal you would be.
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I think I've got that part in the bag.
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I'm sure it would be an...engaging speech.
[Oh god.]
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[And she cracks up, finally.
It just feels good to laugh, to have one of these dumb conversations again. She didn't even realize how much she missed it until she woke up back in Johto.]
I probably should stop going on about wedding things. What have you been doing? Is Haunter still with you?
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[One more for the road! He can't be stopped!]
[Well, he can. Unfortunately.]
Yeah, it's here. Still one of my usual suspects. [As an arm straight up pops out of the wall behind him to wave at the camera.]
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I find them text-citing.
[That one may have been a little weak, she knows it too.]
I've got...a dog. I wasn't expecting a dog.
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[Even Shiro grins - no matter how bad that was.]
I think Haunter's missed it too.
Is it one of the dogs with the candles on their heads?