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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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ Rise's smile goes unseen, but she nods against his shoulder with a shaky sigh. ]

You guys are amazing.

[ oh Sora, don't make sis frown at you. ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

M'just happy to be here for you, Rise.

["big sis, I think I fell off a ledge like Mister Phoenix, but I don't remember it happening."]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I want to do the same.

[ "That's okay, I still don't know why I'm in Goldenrod brb beating up Whitney so I can take the shortcut back AND GET YOU BAND AIDS." ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

You do. Are you feeling a little better now?

["... could you bring Puddles back? he's got a Girafarig to woo."]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ she nods, leaning back a little ] I didn't think I'd have to do this again.

[ "... Yes. Yes, I will." ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

You think you're okay to walk?

["You're the best, big sis."]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

Yeah... I'm okay.

[ which means she will probably be walking like a gimp, but she will be walking. ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Let's head to the inn, then. It's late.

[he stands slowly, still hanging on to Rise to help her up.]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ she appreciates it, managing to get to her feet and giving her head a single shake to clear it. It almost feels like she'd be able to summon Kanzeon now, but she's deciding against trying and straightening up as best as she can. ]

I can tell... since someone's in their pajamas.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

They're awesome pajamas though, right? I got 'em in Violet.

[Sora's sticking close by with a hand on Rise's back as they start walking-- wouldn't want anybody faceplanting.]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

Very hardcore.

[ it's okay, little bro. She'll stay upright until she can conk out. ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[awww, Rise knows exactly what to say-- he beams with pride over his manly Totodile jammies.]

That's exactly what I told Riku!

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ awwwwwww beaming Sora-- ]

Did he believe you? I mean, it is Riku.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

... Aw, Riku just doesn't know true hardcore when he sees it.

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

... That's a "no", huh.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

... Yup.

That's all right, though! I like 'em, and they're really comfy.

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

They look like it! You're not cold, though?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Mm.. My toes are cold.

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

... To the inn!!

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[snorts.]

We can't be risking any toes!

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

Not on my watch! Let's go, Sora!

[ ... says the one who is being slow right now. ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[that is perfectly all right; Sora will BRAVE THE COLD TOES so Rise doesn't wind up face-first on the pavement. there will be plenty of blankets to keep his toes warm at the inn.]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ BEST LITTLE BROTHER EVER. She'll make it and then they can curl up and have cocoa. ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[he'll pretty much fall right back asleep after the cocoa; Sora's a lazy bum like that. and he just barely has enough snack money in his pajama pocket to cover sleeping for the night-- thank goodness for his bottomless pit of a stomach.]

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ lucky for him, Rise's got money. She's got him covered. ]

... I wonder how we got dropped here, anyway.