014; [video/action; 4th wall]

[keychained]

[as with any other resident of Johto, Sora is drawn out of sleep by that giant flash of light and what sounded almost like the earth cracking open-- all things considered? this is entirely possible. so he clambers out of bed-- Bell is the only one of his Pokémon who sleeps out of the ball, so he grabs her along with his 'gear, too. not that he notices his other Pokémon are mysteriously missing-- and practically stumbles out of the inn in Violet to check out what the heck just happened.]

[except he's not in Violet. he's in Goldenrod.]

What the--

[so Sora's now standing in the middle of the street, barefoot and in his pajamas-- they're blue with little Totodiles. don't judge-- and holding one little Togepi in his arms. looks like it's just the two of them for now.]

[after a few minutes of stunned silence, Sora finally thinks to turn on the video feed.]

Hey! Is everybody okay?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I dunno about you, but I haven't had any decent taffy since we left the islands.

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

I was with you for almost all of that, remember?

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Well, hey, you never know! I didn't get a chance to look through all the stores in Traverse Town. Maybe you found some secret taffy factory while you were there.

... Did you?

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.

[ look at her, grinning like she's so cool. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Aw, Kairi! You'd tell me if you actually did, wouldn't you?

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

C'mon, Sora, you know I would!

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Guess that means there's no taffy in Traverse Town then, huh? Dang...

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

Just means we'll have to find some really good stuff here.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

I have faith in my ability to sniff out taffy.

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

Sora, you're not a dog.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

You're right! That's why I can only sniff out taffy. It's a special ability of mine.

[yeah, he's hamming it up big time; he can't help himself.]

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

Just don't take off running this time and leave me behind!

[ oh, she knows he is. But that's Sora for you, and she's missed him far too much to even tease him about it. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

... I won't Kairi. I promise.

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

... Okay.

[ and that's really all she needs to say. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

C'mon.

[he'll even extend his arm to her-- there's probably no movie theater here, but he can at least supply the dinner part? ... in his pajamas. never mind the pajamas.]

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

[ Kairi doesn't even consider the pajamas, shifting Bell to the crook of one arm and hooking arms with Sora like the most dignified and regal of princesses. Really. Snow White's got nothing on her. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[nor does Kairi have an eardrum splitting squeal of a voice like Snow White does! not that Sora knows that; he's just happily leading her down the street toward a gaggle of restaurants like the happiest guy in Totodile pajamas ever. it's a good thing he keeps money on him at all times for when he craves a midnight snack, otherwise they'd be out of luck for food.]

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

[ and sadly, there's no Riku to tease him mercilessly for his choice of attire, either. Kairi's following along, eyes widening occasionally as she takes in the sights. Sure, by this point, she's seen a lot, but that doesn't mean it's hard to fascinate her. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[... Riku probably suggested them Sora stops in the middle of the street, his head tilted thoughtfully.]

I guess these all are as good as any... See one you wanna try, Kairi?

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

How abouuuut...

[ Kairi gives this a great deal of thought. Meaning Kairi actually ponders this for three seconds, then jerks her chin in the direction of the closest one. ]

That one!

[newhero.livejournal.com]

All right!

[he'll lead the way, then-- just. be careful, the second he opens the door to the restaurant, they're going to be nearly mowed down by people. considering Johto's population has been going haywire, this probably shouldn't be surprising.]

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

[ Poor... poor Kairi. She let go of Sora's arm to shield Bell and there is now one (1) Princess of Heart regretting that. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[are there even this many people on the islands? Sora's flailing and trying to push his way through the crowd.]

Kairi! Where'd you go?

[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

Sora!!

[ from... somewhere within the crowd, she can't even wave without risking losing the Togepi. ]

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[it's like the restaurant is a clown car; how did that many people even fit in there? it'd be comical if people weren't stepping on Sora's bare feet.]

OW! Watch it!

[he doesn't have a very confused and squealing Togepi in his arms like Kairi does, so he shoots his hands in the air, waving frantically-- hopefully he's not too short and she'll spot him.]