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Sora ([personal profile] keychained) wrote2010-12-06 03:14 pm

016; [video/action for goldenrod-- backdated to early morning]

[around 4 or so this morning, Sora had been lying in his bed in the pokécenter, awake, not very comfortable, and bored out of his mind. not a whole lot was going on over the network, and Sora didn't want to wake Hope or Rise or Puddles or anybody else nearby. there were, however, two people he had no problem bothering: Riku got a smattering of text messages full of bad puns-- hey, he needed to practice them on someone! right? but shortly after he sent Kairi a text asking if she was awake, and where she was, a new message popped up on his pokégear screen:]

error: this number is no longer in use.

[... and that's when he silently swung his legs over the side of his bed and grabbed a few things-- including his pokémon asleep in their balls and his notebook-- and for the first time this entire week, Sora creeped out of his room and successfully snuck out of the Goldenrod Pokécenter.]

[first things first-- Sora lurched his way over to the closest vending machine and picked up two bottles of soda. he... made an honest effort to chug them, but wound up dumping the contents of the second bottle into a nearby sewer. it wasn't the soda he was interested in, anyway. next, he walked over to the radio tower-- he couldn't really see the ocean over the fence nearby, but he could hear it... seems no matter where you go, the ocean always sounds the same. he sat down, leaning against both the radio tower and a newly hatched Dratini for support, and began writing.]

Dear Kairi,

I'm sorry that I didn't get a chance to talk to you about this before you left. I hope this gets to you in time, or that you know it already, but there's something really important you need to keep in mind. I am ALWAYS
[--and he's underlined this word several times. even drawn a box around it.] there for you. You know that, right? Even if I try to act all tough about it, you're my best friend. You and Riku mean everything to me.

Your heart is the most important thing you have. It's what makes you who you are, and it's how we stay connected, even if we're worlds apart. If you ever feel like you or your heart are in danger, come find me. I swear I'll do everything I can to protect you. If it hasn't happened already when you get this, then... something's going to happen to the islands. And when it does, I want you to come look for me, OK? I'll be looking for you.

I get the feeling you already know this, though. I miss you. And I'll see you soon.

Sora



[when the video feed clicks on later that morning, the sun's out in full force by the radio tower. the sound cuts in right in the middle of Sora saying something.]

--tini, could you throw this in the ocean for me?

[the Dratini nods, and wraps its tail around the neck of a bottle with a note carefully rolled up inside. with a grunt, it chucks the bottle right over the fence, and both Sora and Pokémon watch as it soars, then plunks right in the ocean. please don't berate them for littering.]

Thanks. I-- [and Sora turns, noticing Bell pointing his gear at him and recording. he still hasn't actually been out and about Goldenrod wearing something other than his pajamas, but he at least thought to put on some shoes and a jacket this time. he steps a little closer, looking down at the 'gear and Bell-- he's smiling genuinely, but there's definitely a tinge of sadness somewhere in there.]

Morning, you guys! I kind of have an odd question. Have you ever been on a date before? I think we're going to set Puddles up with Whitney's Girafarig today.

[identity profile] uses-metaphors.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Raven watches, quietly respectful. The action seems to hold much meaning for the young man.]

An unusual, but surprisingly effective method of communication.

I have had little chance to pursue any romantic inclination in my world.

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
You think so? I hope it reaches her soon. And-- well, maybe you just haven't found the right person yet, sir.

[Action]

[identity profile] seasalttwilight.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Who knows why Roxas is up so early. He just is. Maybe he sensed something was up with Sora. Maybe he just woke up early and couldn't get back to sleep. Maybe he just likes the quiet of the city in the morning. Maybe he had to take his little growlithe for a walk. Either way, he's sort of watching Sora, Sparky the Pikachu asleep on his head, and Axel the Growlithe sniffing at a lamppost]

[action]

[identity profile] restardom.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Rise was out like a light, worn out from giving her leader the rundown and fretting that's finally been (mostly) relieved, so Sora sneaking out didn't rouse her at all. Until Himiko, the first one to rise in the morning, did so, realized Trainer's friend wasn't there, and woke her up.

It says something when a normally put-together idol only stops to grab a jacket, doesn't give a damn about putting her hair up, and forgets her shoes when she dashes out of that Center in a panicked rush (also in pajamas). She was supposed to be taking care of Sora, and he'd gone and vanished and what if he was lying hurt somewhere or--

She finally stops, though, having checked almost every nook and cranny and spotting a familiar head of hair by the tower. After a minute of a silent OH THANK GOD, she steps closer, enough to hear the question. But first things first. ]


Sora...

[Action]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[it's the Dratini who notices Roxas first, and the one who nudges Sora's shoulder slightly-- he'd been watching the ocean, trying to pick out the bottle to see if it was drifting in the right way. he turns, and smiles slightly.]

Hey, Roxas! Usually up this early?

[action]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora knows he's probably in trouble-- that's why he looks extremely sheepish when he turns to face Rise. he doesn't really have much of an excuse, either, so he just.. stands there silently.]

[Bell's plenty talkative, though, and tosses the 'gear aside to chirp up at Rise cheerfully. good morning!]

[identity profile] uses-metaphors.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Messages written with care and entrusted to the sea have a special protection. The Powers That Be are romantics, like that.

[He smiles at the boy's encouragement.]

If such a person were to be written in my fate, they would be found here. My life's story is over in that place.

[action]

[identity profile] restardom.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Morning, Bell. [ her tone is casual in regards to the Togepi, but the look on Rise's face continues to state that yes. Sora is indeed in for it. In fact, she's closing the distance between them, setting her hands firmly on his shoulders, opening her mouth for a blistering lecture--

... and then very very gently and carefully pulling him into a hug. ]


Don't you ever scare me like that again.

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I agree! I think if you wish for something with your heart, it'll--

[-- and then the implications of that last statement hit him like a ton of bricks.]

... What do you mean by that? Are you...

[identity profile] uses-metaphors.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course, action must always be a factor.

[Ah, realization. Good to know that today's youth were quick on the uptake.]

I was defeated in a magnificent battle before coming here. I had actually thought this place was the afterlife when I arrived.

[action]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[he was expecting to be lectured until at least next week, but when he's pulled into Rise's arms instead, the hurt of Kairi leaving a second time coupled with his frustration with the state he's in and the fact that he broke his promise to Ven by apparently fighting Vanitas last week, and the fact that everybody's hurting in some form or another spills over and he just... breaks down completely and clings to Rise. give him a minute.]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Well...

[a magnificent battle, huh? that sounds kind of hardcore. Sora's curious, and wants to ask about it, but that can't be a comfortable subject to talk about. it isn't for him, anyway-- but it seems to him like they both now have something in common.]

Y'know, I thought the same thing, actually.

[action]

[identity profile] restardom.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Rise closes her eyes with a tiny pained sound, both incredibly relieved and incredibly worried. Sora's had it rough this past week, and she knows it, and there's a time and a place for scolding. She can't bring herself to do it now, though, instead holding onto him and letting him work through it. She can be strong for her friends when they need to just let go. ]

[Action]

[identity profile] seasalttwilight.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Roxas shakes his head]

Not really. But, he [indicating the Growlithe] had to go out.

[identity profile] uses-metaphors.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Raven is very hardcore, for a man partnered to a Miltank and a Caterpie.]

It is easy to make such a mistake. The powers of the Pokemon and the unusual pulse of life in this world are strangely compelling.

Were you too brought from a battlefield?

[action]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[it even hurts to cry properly-- maybe back in October he had it in him to stop himself pretty quickly when the tears started, but right now he's just hanging in Rise's arms miserably. this little meltdown is partly because he's worn out, but it's also mostly because he feels safe enough around Rise to let himself be completely vulnerable.]

[after a few minutes though, he stops and wheezes, and... he feels ten times better. so have a watery-eyed and very wobbly smile, Rise.]

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[personal profile] bakaitoukid 2010-12-06 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I already told you everything I know about dates.

[video]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn't forget! Dinner, a movie, flowers and compliments! Right?

[video]

[personal profile] bakaitoukid 2010-12-06 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Exactly! I bet Puddles is excited, isn't he?

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Johto theory: the more hardcore a person is, the cuter his pokémon are.]

This is kind of the last place I expected to wind up, really.

[to the question, Sora nods.] Sort of! I was... trying to help out my best friend.

[Action]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
He's cute! What's his name?

[there's a Togepi with a pokégear waddling over to inspect Axel curiously-- bonk Axel with the 'gear curiously-- hey there, puppy!]
Edited 2010-12-06 22:47 (UTC)

[identity profile] uses-metaphors.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[This is an undeniable truth.]

Truly, the tales of the afterlife from your world must be intriguing, then.

A worthy ambition. Is your friend the one to whom you wrote?

[video]

[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I think he is! I got him a bow tie and everything.

[and Puddles is even wearing it, too-- he'd been chilling off in the corner fretting during the video feed, but now that he's the subject of conversation, he trots on over to bleat a greeting. lookin' pretty sharp there, Puddles.]

[action]

[identity profile] restardom.livejournal.com 2010-12-06 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ she's honored, really. It makes her feel like she can do something for him, though him wheezing and wincing has her concerned. She smiles back at him when he lifts his head, her own a lot steadier. ]

Feeling a little better?
Edited 2010-12-06 22:55 (UTC)

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[personal profile] bakaitoukid 2010-12-06 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
With that bow tie, I don't see how Whitney's Girafarig could say no to a date.

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