[018; video/action for goldenrod]

[keychained]

[hey there, Johto! it's New Year's Eve, and as such the network is receiving a video feed from Father Time himself-- who knows where the hobbling little bearded old man came from, but he's currently curled up warm and toasty leaning up against the inn at Goldenrod, with his hat and his windbreaker and his scarf and his Girafarig blanket and-- wait. it's just Sora.]

[it appears he's wearing as many Christmas presents as he could pile on today (yes, the beard was a Christmas present. it's long and gray and glorious and one of these days he'll notice the stuffed pidgey in there, too). and when he starts speaking, it sounds like Father Time is having a really difficult... time... keeping a straight face.]

... My egg exploded into a dinosaur! See? [the feed turns to reveal a very tiny Tropius-- even though she's just a baby, it's pretty obvious that she's on the small side... probably around knee height to Trainer. the Tropius squeaks in greeting and flaps a leaf like she's trying to wave.]

The pokédex said that these guys start to grow their favorite fruit around their necks because it's the only thing they eat. Sooo, I was wondering... Has anybody seen a star-shaped fruit around? I already checked the stores here, but no luck.

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[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

[ Kairi doesn't have a glorious beard, but she's just as warmly bundled otherwise, and she's got-- another Tropius in tow, one who isn't very steady on its feet and has to lean against Kairi for support, but still a bit bigger than Tropitiny. ... It's also got a scarf. ]

I haven't seen any, either.

[ how she's keeping a straight face is some kind of awesome skill. ]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[upon seeing her, Sora'd scrambled to his feet-- when Kairi speaks, he pauses, and... strokes his beard thoughtfully.]

Well... She might not even like 'em, even we we found some... It'd be cool to be able to grow Paopu fruits here, though.

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[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

Yeah... but I got a few reminders for Christmas, and maybe when the weather's better, we can try again!

[ ... hopefully without the beard. ]

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[usedninjathief.livejournal.com]

[Derp!Yuffie is derp, and hasn't noticed that Sora is Sora. She has noticed the Tropius however and come to crouch down beside it. She's recovered from her bug trauma yesterday and Creepey the Nincada is nestled safely in a Poekee ball]

Hey there little guy, what kind of Poekee are you?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[that bearded hobo nearby is watching you suspiciously, Yuffie... but then he pipes up with a grin.]

Hey, Yuffie! She's a Tropius.

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[usedninjathief.livejournal.com]

A Tropius huh?

[She reaches out slowly to pet her but her hand freezes just before she touches Tropius' head.]

Wait! How do you know my name? [Narrowed eyes. Bearded hobos should not know her name gdi.]

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[combat_butler]

*walking on out of the hotel, a Ralts in his arms-- pausing as Sora speaks up.*

... I've never even heard of a star-shaped fruit before.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Really? What kind of fruit do you eat back home, Hayate?

[dusting himself off now that he's standing-- he's more or less forgotten that he's even wearing the beard by now.]

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[combat_butler]

What kind...? Um... The normal type? Bananas, apples, oranges... That kind of thing.

*long as it isn't a Santa beard.*

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

[...and guess who's just going to be raising his eyebrow at you, with his teeny tiny little baby Electrike poking it's head out from under the top of his scarf. RED EYES. STARING AT YOU, SORA. FEEL FREE TO WONDER WHAT THE HECK THEY ARE.]

...since when did you hit puberty, Sora? [HIS ATTEMPT AT HUMOR. Don't laugh at him, okay!]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[-- Heartless?! no, wait, red eyes... Sora scrambles to his feet, his beard unfolding to display all of its glory... it doesn't quite reach his feet like Merlin's might, but it is about waist-length.]

It was overnight puberty, Mister Phoenix!

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

[...if possible, his eyebrow rises even further, but there's also a bit of a grin on his face. Oh, you.]

What, like a growth spurt? _{Thats...pretty dramatic.}

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[landbreaker.livejournal.com]

... Sora?

[What are you doing kiddo and why did you suddenly grow a beard what is this.]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Hey, Terra!

[so nonchalant in his bearded majesty... are you reminded of Yen Sid yet?]

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[landbreaker.livejournal.com]

Hey. [He is. It's kind of creepy but hilarious. Also, don't mind that baby Gible nibbling on your beard.]

It's a little late for Halloween, don't you think?

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[foolishwren]

<sub>[That little figure hobbling down the street looks sorta famiiiiliaaaaar.]

[Heather's on her way back to the hotel when she spots the wise old man tottering down the street-- and with a broad grin, she moves to jog up to him.]</sub>

Hey! Hey mister! You look old and wise. Will you tell my fortune?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[... pffff, he'll do his best to stay in character.]

As long as you stay off my lawn, whippersnapper! When's your birthday?

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[bakaitoukid]

They eat the fruit that grows from their necks? [... wtf]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Yeah! Cool, huh?

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[will-to-burn.livejournal.com]

[ See Hikaru. See Hikaru staring with an inquisitive expression at the screen because a) she's out on Route 32 for some more overdue Pokemon training rather than in person and b) Sora why are you wearing a beard what. ]

I could ask the couple who run the daycare center if they know anybody in town who might have any or know where you could get some? You might wanna ask the nurse at the Pokemon Center, too. If anybody knows, I bet she does! Just, um...

[ And she's blinking slowly, so slowly. ]

Sora-kun, why are you wearing a beard?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Good idea, Hikaru! I'll have to ask next time I'm at the Center.

[to her question, Sora strokes the beard thoughtfully, like he's always had it.]

I grew it overnight! Do you like it?

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[laughing~]

How adorable!

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[beeeeeeaaaams, Queen Minnie thinks he's adorable!]

Do I make a good Merlin, Minnie?

[video; late, don't mind me]

[usedgatlinggun.livejournal.com]

[ Quistis is enchanted by the Tropius. Girls + cute things = *A*, generally, and Quistis is no exception. ]

How adorable! Have you thought of a name?

And I haven't seen any fruit like that, sorry. I'll keep my eyes open, though.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Hey, Quistis!

[he scritches the beard thoughtfully at her question.] Mmm, nope! She kinda reminds me of Zero, though. Don't worry about the paopu fruit though! I'm gonna try to feed her coconuts to see if she'll start growing them.