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( she's not really sure why she has the sudden urge to make this new adventure be the one that she decides to create something of a "vlog" for but after meeting up with tristan and narrowly avoiding a pokémon resembling an apple, she feels as though it might be interesting to take some video clips here and there to relive the precious moments with her friends again and again.

as such, serenity turns on the video setting for the pokégear and soon lifts it high to get a somewhat aerial shot of herself. she's in typical attire ( of the pink variety ) and has her eevee trotting along behind her with a large smile on her face! )


Hi out there! ( she waves! ) And, well, hi me! I wanted to record this neat, new adventure so I can look back fondly whenever I want to, so, this is my first "entry" into my adventure log!

I've seen a few new pokémon already and run into some people from home...

( some that shall not be mentioned but one in particular that will— )

Big Brother!! Guess who I just ran into! I bet you'll never guess...

( she pans the camera until tristan is in the shot. )

Surprise!! It's Tristan!

[As they stroll casually along the route, Tristan can't help but smile when Serenity draws out her Pokégear and starts enthusiastically recording. Her positivity is infectious. He remains quiet as she makes her vlog, never imagining that he's about to be drug into it. His Chimchar is hitching a ride on his shoulder, and shooting occasional glances down at Eevee to see what she's up to.

It's a little muted but as the words "Guess who I ran into" are spoken there's an masculine voice that chimes in with a "Uh oh".

Tristan looks for some quick cover, but it's too late. The camera is pointed at him within a matter of seconds. Somewhat sheepishly, complete with a goofy expression on his face, Tristan hunches slightly as he waves dumbly for the feed.
]

Uh... Hey everyone watching?

[Though there was only one person he was all that worried about. Trying to recover his composure he straightened up and added a message of his own.]

If you're watching Joey, don't worry! I'll take good care of your sister!

Can't wait to keep the adventure going! See you all!

( click! )




[ ooc; you can reply to serenity, tristan or both! just let us know who in the subject line. ]
Jan. 28th, 2023 11:34 am

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ahew_kha: (Exhausted)
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[Usually when Kisara starts a video, there's some sort of background or something else going on around her. For once there doesn't seem to be, she's merely sitting on the floor of what one can only assume is her room. Not a Pokemon in her lap, nothing like that. She's quiet for a moment, seeming to be pondering over something before she starts, expression relatively neutral.]

I don't know if anyone has the answers, but I was just thinking about this the other day: how does this place manage to translate people? Is it some sort of technology, magic, something else entirely...? Because I know my native language has only a few speakers and, even then, even less who speak it natively. I'm not complaining, it's nice to not have to worry about it, but I can't help but be curious.

[That clearly isn't the only question as there's only really one answer for that when she clearly stated plural instead of singular. She shifts somewhat, resting her head against the wall and watching the ceiling instead.]

It's probably more... theoretical than it needs to be, but do you think, if you were sent back to where you were from, if you would go back to the state you were in before you came here? Would you be alive if you were not? Would you be dead if you were there? Or would you remain in some sort of... grey area if you were between those two things?

[That might be a little deeper than she meant for it to be, but the thoughts still remain.]

I can't help but wonder how you reconcile the god of this place versus whatever god or gods there are or were from your world. [Ah, she's looking at the camera again, the faintest hint of a grin tugging at her lips.] Not that it matters in my case, I already know what my future will entail.
blue_ice: (slightly soft)
[personal profile] blue_ice
[ Kaiba's out in the north of Johto, apparently on his way to Mahogany Town. He's bundled up in his Christmas gifts (thanks, friends and secret Santa) and seated in a clearing, with a few small reptiles gathered around. He's feeding them a few Poké snack bars, and smiling at them. They seem friendly. ]

Have you all seen these Pokémon? They're apparently ice dragons. Looks like they're friendly too.

[ A few of them rush into frame, poking their big snouts at the Gear. They leave a bit of frost behind that he has to rub off. But Kaiba's still smiling, so charmed by the little dragons that he doesn't mind. ]

Cold seems to cling to them. But I could definitely use an ice Pokémon to train. Think this one'll become strong?
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Who: Joey Wheeler and anyone who plays the Duel Monsters Card Game (no Pokemon outside of their balls though please)

Where: The Goldenrod K.F.T.

When: Late Christmas morning

Summary: A bunch of duelists meet up for Christmas Chicken and to play cards.

Log:
[The line is abuzz within the little restaurant, but the lobby is all but empty. Booths with red-and-white striped apolstery line the outer walls and a series of tables with cute little orange lounge chairs take up the space in the center of the dining area. Christmas decorations and faux-gifts sit near the entrance and all manner of promotional advertisements bombard customers as they enter, ensuring they know of promotions and the famous "Party Bucket". People occasionally come over from the line to fill up drinks and grab condiments, but they all take their leave shortly afterwards and the lobby returns to its previously quiet state.

Despite the lack of diners though, a wide spread of food sits laid-out upon the central tables. A variety of differently cooked chicken, all manner of side dishes, and a few different cakes all sit in covered containers, with plates and cutlery in ready supply nearby. Set in several of the booths are golden-tan colored mats with outlines of cards laid-out upon them, all pre=placed to sit and play, and coasters rest by each of the mats to accomodate any beverages that the Duelists may choose to bring. It seems a setup that could feed and entertain an army but it sits untouched, expectantly awaiting those who would partake of it.]
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[To be honest, Atem's been slacking in training his Pokémon via battling, or really even catching new ones. He has his squad and he's been sticking to it. So what has our King of Games been doing in his free time ignoring the network for about a month?]

[The video feed opens to a board on some grass (which is next to the lake in Ecruteak City) with eighteen face down Pokémon TCG cards on it. Facing the board is a contemplative male Meowstic staring hard at the cards.]

[Atem clears his throat from behind the camera.] I heard once that psychic Pokémon need mental stimulation, so I've been training Obelisk with a memory game.

Obelisk, are you ready? [Atem sounds encouraging and definitely challenging his blue cat. Obelisk nods and then Atem's hand comes into view, posed in a thumbs-up.] Go!

[Cards start to glow as Obelisk uses psychic powers to flip them over in pairs. For seven pairs Obelisk gets them on the first try, but once left with the last two he fumbles and mismatches. The game went by quickly, he just got tangled up in his rushing. He's visibly frustrated.]

[Atem's hand comes back into view as he reaches over to pet Obelisk's head.] You did well, don't worry.

[The video feed stays put on Obelisk as Obelisk's powers are used to flip over and shuffle the cards again.] Obelisk has been favoring this game over battling since I introduced it to him. However, we've been using trading cards to play so I haven't had the time to learn the rules to the actual game. [Atem chuckles.] Obelisk doesn't like when I try to separate this memory deck. It's made of only Energy cards for now, but I'd like to introduce other card types for an extra challenge.

[There's a pause while Atem thinks. Obelisk has put all the cards into a pile and is staring past the camera at Atem expectantly.]

I've collected some games lately, but I was wondering what others have been playing.

[Seriously though, if you've seen Atem hanging out around Ecruteak City just chilling somewhere outside, he's been glued to freeware phone games. Meanwhile, in his shared apartment, he's amassed a small collection of board games.]

[ooc: mod answer on games in VR!]
Jan. 3rd, 2023 07:00 am

[Video]

ahew_kha: (Exhausted)
[personal profile] ahew_kha
[It's still cold and thus Kisara is chilling in Goldenrod still, because of course she is. But this time there is a very, very squirmy looking axew in her lap that seems on the verge of tears. It's not because of anything she's doing as is evident by the fact she's clearly putting no pressure on the tiny creature, but still.]

I suppose at this point I'm merely going to have every single Pokemon just by them wandering up to me and refusing to leave. Though, this little one seems... rather small. [She sort of looked up the details for this particular species and it's absolutely smaller than it should be, which means one of two things and one of those options she's not terrible fond of.] Considering, well, everything, I'm guessing that she's... been separated from her family. Whether on purpose or accident, I cannot say, but I suppose this is just my life now.

[This is a dragon, she's honestly entirely unsurprised that this would eventually happen. Though she's about to turn the video off before there's a greavard ramming into her lap and forcing the poor dragon to share. Even if that's turning into a loud wailing.]

Eaj! [Oops, too bad the ghost dog is turning the 'gear off in her squirming.]
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[[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.]
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[personal profile] blue_ice
[ This time, Kaiba's on the coast of Olivine City, standing in snowfall on the beach. He's dressed in a full body drysuit, with a large Kingdra happily dancing in the chilly waters behind him. ]

...all right. I've toughed it out this far, but I thought I'd ask. What advice do you have for traveling in the winter? I'm absolutely not hunkering down until spring, that's far too much time to waste. I've come this far riding on Zephyra, but there are some places she can't go.

[ He pans the camera over to a Rapidash stoking a small bonfire on the beach, then back to him and Kingdra. ]

If you have any items to recommend, I'd appreciate it. I'm about to head to Cianwood and the ferry's probably going to be a rough ride.
Dec. 4th, 2022 03:43 pm

[Video]

infernofireblast: (014)
[personal profile] infernofireblast
[[Art courtesy of my fantastic missus, so many thanks to her for all her work!]]

[The feed opens on Joey and a Bisharp standing in front of a slot machine. Both wear ecstatic expressions as the machine dispenses coin-after-coin, and Joey holds a confused looking Dratini above his head as he cheers. Noise from the other machines and patrons occasionally cuts through the pair's exultation, but the majority of sound pouring through the feed comes from their cheers.]

Yo we did it! We made out like bandits!

[Joey thrusts the Dratini forward for the camera to see.]

Me and Hermos here have been killin' it on da slots, so dis lil' jackpot here marks twelve and a half grand we've managed to carve out! We got ourselves a big ol' chunk'a change and scored dis' heckin' baloon animal-lookin' Pokémon too! There's no stoppin' da wheels on da Joey Train!

[artwork under cut] )
Nov. 27th, 2022 05:54 pm

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[Unfortunately for everyone it's a little shaky at first before it steadies, the silver-white haired woman smiling at the screen before she moves to sit back down against a tree trunk. An absol sits at attention next to her, with a bounsweet being placed delicately in her lap. She didn't quite understand this whole thing yet, but she hadn't complained when the little mangsteen Pokemon had basically forced herself into her possession.]

I have a curious question for those that have been here for quite some time: does it get easier? [Oh, that... she's realizing that probably sounds worse than she had intended.] Ah! I mean adjusting to this place! You see, this is... absolutely not like what I am familiar with. It's not unwelcomed by any means, just odd!

[She seems a little more on-edge than before, mostly due to feeling like she might have put people off already by accident. The absol next to her immediately is shoving his face into her shoulder in... what is some kind of calming gesture while the bounsweet is looking up at her with a concerned little noise.]

Mm, it's fine, I promise... [She mutters softly before remembering this thing, a video, was it called? was still recording.]

I suppose my other question is if it's... a relatively normal thing for one of these creatures to decide to want to come with you instead of this whole fighting thing?

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