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[behold, Johto network: a Weedle! half of a Weedle's face, anyway; it's nested comfortably against the pokégear and is clearly not interested in its goofy-looking new Trainer trying to get it back in its pokéball. Sora's hand is visible every so often as he tries to pry the Weedle off of his pokégear, but that bug ain't budgin'- it even takes a few shots at Sora's hand with its stinger every so often, yelling out a "Weedle!" in warning. every attempt to plain recall the Weedle results in what Sora would consider some pretty impressive dodging for a giant stinging worm, if said giant stinging worm wasn't trying to dodge him. the pokégear is Weedle's territory now, buddy, best find yourself a new one.]

Oh, come on!

[completely cowed by a bug, fantastic! at least Riku isn't around to see this.. if one happens to be around Route 30/31, they'll probably see Sora scooting toward his pokégear on all fours, pokéball held out for a surprise attack. he got the bug in the ball once, he's going to do it again, gosh darnit.]

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[death-dahlia.livejournal.com]

What is that horrible thing?

[Marluxia's disdain is almost palpable, even through the pokegear]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[heeeeyy, buddy, that's quite an angry look Marluxia's getting from the Weedle, there. Sora can be heard answering from somewhere off screen.]

It's a Weedle! Isn't it awesome? It's the biggest bug I've ever seen!

[death-dahlia.livejournal.com]

It... It's malevolent. Insects shouldn't.

...Yes. I guess it is "awesome." I am "in awe".

[almost air quotes.]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Aw, he's not malevolent.. We're just not very good friends yet, that's all! He'll be nicer once we travel together for a while.

[the feed suddenly shifts as Sora finally manages to pick up the pokégear, although the Weedle is still attached to it. at least it isn't stinging again.. yet.]

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

[Roxas is watching the feed for a bit, and is kinda glad that he's on such good terms with his Beedrill. After several attempts]

Have you tried just recalling it?

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[from offscreen:]

Yeah.. But every time I try--

[the feed shakes suddenly as the Weedle does an impressive Matrix-style dodge from the pokéball's beam of red light. once it lands, it mutters a haughty little "Weedle," and settles back down against the screen.]

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

That's weird. if you caught it, it should obey you.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Dapper will attack and stuff when I tell him to. He just won't go in the pokéball.

-- And he stings me a lot.

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

[Actually, Riku is around, and he's watching with a big smirk on his face.]

Having trouble?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Huh-

[Sora turns upon recognizing that voice, and seeing that familiar face close by--]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

-- Riku?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Riku!

[Sora scrambles to his feet, forgetting about the stubborn Weedle for now, and tears over to Riku. he.. pokes him in the chest a few times, just to make sure he's actually there and he's actually Riku, before he dissolves into a huge grin that stretches across his entire face.]

You made it! You're here!

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

[Sora, what the hell, man? Poking?

He just shakes his head and gives Sora a light nudge with his elbow.]

Of course I'm here. You didn't think I'd just leave you behind, right?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

No.. no, of course not, Riku! You didn't happen to bring any food, huh? I'm starving.

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[yattagarasu.livejournal.com]

... Whoa, did it just do a barrel roll?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[Sora's voice is coming from somewhere off-screen- meanwhile, the Weedle turns its head and stares at Kay curiously.]

He won't go in the pokéball! C'mon, Dapper..

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[yattagarasu.livejournal.com]

Dapper...? [ looking at it just as curiously, then offering it a friendly smile. ] I like the name!

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[the only thing Dapper is missing is a top hat and a monocle-- it lets out a soft "Weedle?" then promptly bonks its stinger against the pokégear. who knows if that was a greeting or an attack.]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, what a naughty one.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

I don't think he likes his pokéball.. I just hope a bird doesn't try to eat him.

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Perhaps he needs a touch of discipline.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

How do I discipline a bug? He just stings me if I try handling him.

[onsenqueen.livejournal.com]

Your Pokémon don't seem to have much respect for you.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Aw, we just haven't known each other for very long! You should have seen Donald and me when we first met.

[onsenqueen.livejournal.com]

First impressions are everything.