[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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[combat_butler]

That's... probably because he's a duck. And because he's a Disney character.

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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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[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

I could-- [ tiny sneeze ] probably see that with my eyes closed!

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[landbreaker.livejournal.com]

[Good think Terra senses this and tosses some treats at Gible, who immediately starts chowing down on it.]

So... training too then, right?

[Because that's like the only thing Eraqus did sob. And Vanitas would be. And he'd hide everyone else's golf balls too.]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

[laughing~]

How adorable!

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

[... clears his throat.]

Bless you.

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Well, yeah he's a duck-- and a... a what?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Training for... golf?

[Sora would be shocked to see at how much tushie both Eraqus and Xehanort kick, really-- and Vanitas would pretty much be the worst caddie ever.]

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

I guess so...

-- So have you seen any star shaped fruit around, Kaito? I guess I could feed her bananas if not.

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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?

[newhero.livejournal.com]

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

Do I make a good Merlin, Minnie?

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

The splitting image~!

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[foolishwren]

_{[Once he cracks, she holds a straight face for about two seconds just to prove a point, then starts laughing, herself.]}

HAH. Beat you!

[newhero.livejournal.com]

[all right! now all he need is a big blue hat--]

Yeah! I wonder what the younger Merlin would think...

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

Barely. Man, they'll crown me king of the old fart home years before I even get there!

[no metaphorical stroking of the beard anymore! Sora looks pleased.]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

We'll just have to ask him next time!

[newhero.livejournal.com]

He might get mad. He was pretty insistent on staying clean shaven last time I asked.

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

We can always find a way to cheer him up. He'll probably be really happy to see us after all this time anyway!

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[foolishwren]

_{[She straightens up and folds her arms, beaming.]}

The beard suits you.

Very majestic.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Yeah!

Hey, where are you right now, Minnie?

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[newhero.livejournal.com]

You have good taste in beards. Oh-- hey! I wanna show you something.

[cue the patting of his bazillion pockets to try to find... whatever it is he wants to show her.]

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

I'm just about leaving Violet. Mickey and I want to reunite with all of you in Goldenrod as soon as possible.

[newhero.livejournal.com]

Great! I know I'm probably not going anywhere for a while, at least-- I've got to keep an eye on Puddles.

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[pluckycharm.livejournal.com]

[ is she looking abashed? She's looking abashed. ]

T-thanks.

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

Sorry, my inner child is on vacation. [aaand he's back to the srsface we all know and love.]

Oh, uh-- [The Elektrike scrambles out from his roost and ends up tumbling into Sora's hands, small enough to easily fit in his palms.] It's an Electrike, apparently. _{I've never seen one before...}

Yip!