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forsaintcecilia

Who: Kazuki Hihara

forsaintcecilia Vinegar Doppio

epitaffio Steve Palchuk

breakyourlife and Rei Ayanami

instrumentally (and anyone else that shows up I guess?)
Where: At the Silver Horn in Azalea Town
When: November 1st-ish
Summary: Some Rockets come to town to Poke-nap a wild Meganium staying at the Silver Horn. Kazuki tries fruitlessly to stop them.
Rating: PG-13ish

( Prepare for trouble, I guess? )

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breakyourlife

Who: Steve Palchuk [@breakyourlife] & Others
Where: The (No Longer) Lost Temple
When: During the exploration of the temple
Summary: Catch-all for exploration logs!
Rating: Probably PG
Log: Top-levels inside

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breakyourlife

Okay, sure, the lights are pretty cool, but I think we're all forgetting the real big deal today. Did you know July 13th is Miltank Appreciation Day? No one told me about it last year, so this time I knew we had to celebrate in style.

I kind of think we should change it to all cows though. There are so many awesome ones out there, they all deserve a day to celebrate.

[At this point the camera focus shifts from what is probably an uncomfortably close close-up of Steve's face to pan across the beach on Route 40. It's full of cows. Or... what Steve considers to be cows. Some of them are questionable to the outside observer.

Two Miltank are relaxing in the sand, content to soak in the rays. A third Miltank is alternating between chasing and being chased by a Tauros and a Bouffalant. A second Bouffalant seems to be tormenting a Camerupt who is notably far from the shore, trying to taunt her into getting closer to the spray. In the water itself is a West Sea Gastrodon, almost entirely obscured by the surf, and half of what can only be Wailord. It's hard to fit such a large Pokémon in frame, okay?]

Who's your favorite cow Pokémon? You should make sure you do something special so they know they're appreciated.

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breakyourlife

[The video opens up on a Miltank, dozing peacefully, surrounded by... fourteen eggs?? They seem to be sorted into four distinct piles, all nested snuggly in what is hopefully clean laundry. Maybe it's not so difficult to tell that they aren't all hers. She just so happens to be the designated egg sitter.]

So, uh... I guess December is the time of year cows have babies.

[In this case it might understandable he's come to this conclusion... there are a lot of eggs. He seems to be stressed out by this, and his voice is kind of shrill.]

If anyone wants some, please take them. I can't train all these!

I have Tauros, Miltank, Numel... every kind of cow there is except Bouffalant. They got new trainers already. I guess I'd better keep Other Bessie away from th--

[The rest of his sentence is cut off by a sharp yelp. The camera pans down to show a shaky shot of Steve's socked foot bang in the middle of a puddle. Presumably this isn't part of his planned video.]

How do you keep doing that?

[A Snorunt can be heard giggling somewhere off screen before the camera cuts out completely.]

((OOC: An egg post with all the available Pokémon can be found here! OOC claims are welcome in the top thread. Anyone I pinged previously and/or in Team Rocket is still welcome to claim one as a backdated Christmas gift if they haven't already.))

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breakyourlife

[Steve is sweaty, dishevelled and... in a library??? Apparently? He wipes his forehead and mostly just achieves smearing ink over it. His Rattata is perched besides him, much more relaxed, gnawing happily on a book about dragon types.

...Steve will probably not be allowed to come back.]

Hey, so... the Elite Four. They aren't so hard, right?

[Even he seems to realize he isn't kidding anyone with that understatement. He winces, rushing to fix it so he doesn't sound like he's brushing them off to that extent.]

Like they are, but I can take them. No problem.

I'm just wondering, not because I need help or anything, but... what kinds of Pokémon do people use?

[He definitely needs help. Please someone save him from book hell, he is not cut out for this.]

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indigo_league

After arriving in Cerulean City and riding in one of a fleet of Cerulean Cape Shuckle Shuttle buses for an hour or so, the trees break and the road snakes along sea cliffs. In the distance, all can see a grand building rising up into sight, and excitement bubbles up within each and every heart as this year's mysterious, grandiose Prom location draws ever closer...

( Welcome to the castle! )

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asmywitness

[For a guy who can't hear Tyler sure is fond of video messages.]

[This one is much shorter than usual, however, and doesn't actually feature the young man in full. Instead it focuses on a Natu that stares pointedly at the camera, before it bounces along the floor towards Tyler, where it lands on his black heeled boot and-- apparently teleports them both, judging by the way the world around them glitches out on camera for a moment, before she hops off Tyler's foot and flaps her wings with a shrill buzz, so she can hop onto a single bed pressed against the corner of a room, next to a desk.

(And while everything about this is entirely nondescript, the other Rockets might recognise this particular nondescript location as the Goldenrod HQ barracks.)

The camera stays on Isis while she hops along the bed, until she gets to the pillow - where there are two eggs, both only slightly smaller than the Natu herself; and then with one last decisive hop she bounces and sits on top of them, getting apparently well nested and comfortable, before turning and staring at the camera again.]

[Across the screen throughout the entire video is a caption on a mostly-transparent grey background:]

Someone got busy when I wasn't looking.

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cometkin

[Soft guitar music plays over footage from Rose and Greg's honeymoon on Mount Moon. This footage includes, but is not limited to:

Rose and Greg hiking together up the mountain.

Rose and Greg having a picnic together on said mountain.

Rose and Greg cuddled up on a bench outside their B&B, under a blanket.

Singing and dancing with a bunch of Cleffairies + a Lunatone on the night of the full moon.

Swiming together, despite the chill, in the the pool where they'd all previously been singing at.

Watching a meteor shower together. Near the end, Greg can be heard in voiceover.]

It's been a really great honeymoon.

[The camera pans over their room at the B&B... and stops at a cluster of three eggs.]

We're just... not sure how they got there? Or even what's in them. But, uh, we talked and we're gonna just give them to whoever wants one, so let us know if you do and we'll mail them to you, I guess?

[OOC: Greg and Rose might not know it, but the mystery eggs are all Applins. Their moveset is here under 3/11. Just let us know in the comment subject line if you want to take one.]

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breakyourlife

[The video feed opens to a strange sight. A bird's yellow head peeks out from a pile of blankets. The poor thing looks utterly miserable with its eyes screwed tight, and drip of icy mucus hanging from its nostril. Despite being wrapped heavily, it's still shivering. It's hard to see what's underneath, but a stubby tail with a shark like fin at the end peeks out from a blanket. Steve reaches over to tuck it back in.]

So, uh... does anyone know anything about ice types? I've never caught one before, but they're supposed to like the cold, right? I don't want to make it too warm, but it always looks super sick.

I don't know what to do with it.

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breakyourlife

[The feed opens up on a closeup of Steve, plus half an adorable, fluffy sheep face.]

I don't get it. This isn't a Pokémon. It's a sheep. Sorry, Fluffbutt, but you're a sheep. I thought these eggs were supposed to hatch into something rare.

Also... I think Bessie had eggs?

[Steve looks rather alarmed as he pans the camera around what appears to be an inn's bedroom, coming to rest on the Miltank. She's taken up the bed, and is keeping a clutch of eggs close. It's a pretty large cluster, with six eggs altogether.]

What do I do? I don't need a whole flock of cows. I already have Bessie.

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sociallychallenged

Video - January 1st

[This is the first Hank's gotten around to saying anything in public. He found out a little over a week ago, discovered Connor's name missing from contacts, his name being erased from his work schedules at the Pokecenter, the day before fucking Christmas fucking Eve. He did what he could to salvage the holiday and not spend it depressed, which he thinks is what he would have wanted. But now he's actually gotta fucking bring it up. Connor was very focussed on his training more than socializing, but he needs to be sure.]

[He's holding the electric corgi that the Legendaries gave him. Honestly, not the thing he would have wanted. Having a chance to work things out for the best would have been preferable. But he'll take it as something else to focus on.]

Hi uh... [Already awkward. He clears his throat.] ...So if you knew Connor, he's not around anymore. His turn to poof the hell out. Gotta love how that works, right? If he has any unfinished business with you I'll do my best to take care of it.

[There, he's said it. Unless he's close to someone, that's all he has to give.]

Look, I'm gonna get out of the house for a while, hit the road and actually follow up on some of the more long-distance cases. If someone wants somewhere to stay in Goldenrod or get paid for house watching for a couple of months, let me know. Otherwise I'll just leave the Granbull and Crockett in charge.

While I'm gone, I'm gonna start levellin' this little girl up. [He holds up the Yamper under its dog arms, and it just pants derpily at the screen.] I'll see if I can breed her.

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insidescoop

[The camera for the pokegear opens to...A Sight. Down a small 'hall' with things like a woodstove and a sink at the side, can be seen a nice soft bed- or part of it. That's not what the Sight is.

The Sight...is the Lime Green. The Deep Purple. The White, even. It is a garish blend of blinding hues, and at the center of it on the bed is a handsome bean indeed.

They...match...]

Uuuuhuhuuuu...! It's here..! The caravan Dirk built for me..! I didn't say how to decorate, so I got a really nice surprise actually! [Carly adds as she pulls herself into view.] Look~ Baby Boo matches totally..!! I might get them a white ribbon now, I just have to honestly...

[How can she...see...]

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goldeneyeball

[ACTION -- BRIGHT AND EARLY DEC 3]

_{[SLAM!]

[In what felt like a whirlwind, James Walter of Hawksaw found himself yanked unceremoniously from sleep, bundled through the front door of a strange house that was home to an even stranger woman, and thrust onto the frigid streets of a town he'd never seen before.]

[Isn't that where Mom leaves us all?]

[JW shivers and hunches his shoulders. The wind tugs at his purple shirt as he peers into the gloomy winter sky. To him, this place seems dim--as though the sun can't be bothered to get out of bed. It isn't that early, is it? Is it his eyes? He knows he can't always trust his eyes, but the scenery being extra dark and a little grey is not one of their usual tricks.]

[Instead of lingering on that, JW turns his attention to the strange ball clutched in his hands. Mom told him to "take good care of it", whatever it was. He scowls, his mind buzzing with a thousand questions. What right did that stranger have to tell him what to do? Where was his house? Where was his town?]

[JW throws the ball to the ground and turns to storm away in search of answers when a bright red light catches him off guard. The light swirls and forms itself into the shape of a...something.]}

E-yyeeahgh!

_{[JW trips over his own long legs and nearly falls right into a neat little bush in front of a neighboring house. The thing that came out of the ball trundles after him and quacks in concern. JW plants his hands against the wall of the house and raises a foot, preparing to kick the thing if it waddled any closer. If it's not flesh-blob monsters, it's werewolves, if it's not werewolves, it's fairies, and if it's not fairies it's...whatever this thing is! Where was Deuteronomy when he really needed her?]}

I don't care what you are, but if you take one step closer, I'm gonna kick your head off!

Psyduck?

_{[The little psyduck tilts her head and takes an unsteady little step backwards.]}

That's right, you can buzz right off!

Psy--yy-y?

G'won, git!

[VIDEO -- AFTERNOON, DEC 3]

_{[The feed snaps on to a familiar and yet unfamiliar sight. The familiar part is someone squinting suspiciously into the camera. The unfamiliar part is that this fellow isn't entirely new and yet here he is, doing that thousand-yard stare most newbies do when confronted with a Poke'Gear. A few residents of the world of Pokemon might remember his face, but he certainly won't remember any of yours.]

[The gaunt man sighs, looking worn out. He's had to take in a lot of information in a very short amount of time. The very corner of a young Psyduck's face can be seen just below his elbow and she hesitantly brings up a little paw as though she wants to tug on his sleeve. However, she resists.]}

_{[Behind JW is the den of a charming little New Bark house--a little old lady in town has been kind enough to let him bunk there in light of recent, slightly apocalyptic events. She can be seen making tea just off to the left. Somewhere, a television blares the latest EV News broadcast. It's hard not to recognize the cries of Zapdos.]}

So you just--

Speak up into it, hon.

So you just talk into it and hope somebody has something to say back? I appreciate the tip, but I don't think this kinda thing is for me.

_{[He leans back and his shoulder moves, suggesting he's about to mash the End Video And Forget About This button when something catches his eye. He looks at something off-camera and suddenly the scene is a blur. There is the loud SLAP of plastic against glass as JW slams his Poke'Gear into the window to show the camera the scene outside. Someone is walking down the road shoulder to shoulder with their Piloswine and checking their mail.]}

Hey? Hey, lady? Ma'am? I don't wanna freak you out, but I think there's a mutant boar outside. We need to call the police! Stop-- stop laughing!

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breakyourlife

[The video feed opens on an awkward close up of Steve's face and... a Miltank? Only the side of her face is visible for now. Steve's arm seems to be around her, and she's chewing, her eyelids drooping. She's not even paying the slightest bit of attention to the camera.]

Aw, yeah! The Palchuk has a Miltank. You've all seen Whitney. Now, I'm gonna kick every one of your butts.

Isn't that right, Bessie?

[His tone of voice immediately switches to doting the second he addresses the Miltank, scratching beneath one floppy ear. For the first time since the video started, she pauses in her chewing and her eyes slowly drift over to look vaguely at Steve.

"Miiiiiil."

Steve falters, suddenly looking apologetic as he pats her face.]

No. You're right. I'm sorry, Bessie. You're going to kick every one of their butts.

[She doesn't really look like she cares that much about kicking anyone's butt, but okay. Whatever she's thinking, she seems content to go back to her slow, continuous chewing.]

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ghoststanning

[It’s evening when the video opens, the video shows the sun is just about set in a field. It would be almost a calm scene if it wasn’t for Ray grinning like an idiot at the camera. He can barely contain his excitement but he gets himself to speak in a hushed voice.]

So you know those weird dimensional rifts we’ve been getting? The one that’s spewing out those interdimensional beings? Well guess who I found while I went out training today.

[He turns the camera around and OH GOD WHAT IS THAT?

The Stakataka isn’t looking at the camera right now, instead they’re just… gently crouching down and poking at a tiny Pokepuff that Ray presumably gave them.]

Yeah I ran into these guys today, and they’re surprisingly nice! I guess if you’re able to tell them that you don’t mean any harm they don’t want to attack you! Which, I guess that makes sense once you think about it. Sure we wake up in another dimension out of nowhere, but we have the convenience of having people easily explain to us what’s going on and that we’re not in any danger!

Which, I’m not exactly sure this guy over hears understands a word I say. I’ve been trying to communicate with this poor guy but they don’t even respond when I shout “Hey, you!” at them. [True to his word, the Stakataka doesn’t look up from their Pokepuff. Ray looks over fondly at the hulking beast as if it was a newly adopted pet] Still, I like to think I made great progress in a day!

I do miss fighting horrifying ghosts and monsters, don’t get me wrong. I would give anything to fight Cthulhu or the Boogieman again, but it’s nice being able to befriend these guys. It’s not every day you can say that you’re able to befriend a giant sentient rock structure from another dimension.

[The Stakataka suddenly looks up over at Ray, and stomps over to him. If Ray’s worried by him suddenly moving, he doesn’t show it as he just lightly looks over to them. They then lift a large leg aiming right at Ray’s head…

And they gently start patting his head, really delicately that you’d almost think that the Stakataka was terrified of crushing Ray if they put any amount of pressure on him. Ray laughs happily at this.]

See? Stuff like this never happened at home! These guys are really great!

[...Well that happened.]

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sociallychallenged

Video - October 1st

[Hank isn't showing himself right now, just turning on the camera to show a herd? Posse? Swarm? Group of Rattata running across the road, like they're fleeing a sinking ship. Not a great sign.]

Okay, I've been out here looking for a Mudbray that ran away from its trainer and this is a little more than I expected. I'm on 34, right by Goldenrod. Glad I took the day off for this, I'm gonna need it.

[Fuuuuck this. He's never seen an Ultra Beast before today and he's never had the phenomenon explained to him to any great effect. He knows fuck all about them. He only knows that animals running in one direction usually doesn't spell anything good. But he's standing his ground because he's already gathered some smaller trainers have lost their newer, more skittish ones to the big guys causing a panic.]

[Behind him, various barks of ARC ARC ARC and ROC ROC and a growling Dooooom can be heard. Hank's main Pokemon are not happy. He turns to them briefly, and they all have their hackles raised (unfortunately on Tubbs it's mostly just making the massive Arcanine look extra fluffy).]

I'll get back to you later and let you know how it goes. [He might eventually need to call for back-up.]

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marmoron

[The video feed starts like any other with Keith marching out of the Violet City gym with a shiny Zephyr badge in his hand. He holds it up to the pokegear camera with a grin.]

Heh, these gym challenges aren't so tough. Almost feel bad about the beating Faulkner's team took. Guess I can actually fly around legitimately now.

[As opposed to you know. Bribing his Skarmory with food every single time and never quite ending up where he wanted to be.... but that;s besides the point.

It's especially besides the point when a wormhole opens up right by the Violet City gym and from it emerges a large Buzzwhol.]

What the--

[The nuscle bug seems to notice Keith at exactly the same moment and immediately begins to flex. Keith blinks because... what even.... The ultra beast's meaning becomes a whole lot clearer when it charges towards Keith who immediately does a diving roll out of the way, then gets right back up, knife clenched in one hand. At this point, the pokegear's been dropped on the ground, so the visual is one of a rather peaceful looking sky with some while some unreassuring audio blares on.]

You wannna go?! Let's go.

[ooc: feel free to tag in with action if you're around violet city, as well.]

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