03| Video

[maright]

It's good to finally be getting back to Union! The Archipalego is quite a trip, I almost wasn't sure I'd make it in time for Soulfasting. It would have been a shame not to participate two years in a row-

[A Noibat sleeping on her shoulder interrupts with a rather loud snore. In the background a Nidoking snarls, sounding pained, and even Mari winces a little.]

-Yes, my apologies, I was getting to that. I don't suppose anyone would happen to know a way to alleviate Pokemon snoring? I know a few methods that can help humans, but I'm not sure how effective they'd be on this little one... and I'd rather not muffle its ears if I can help it.

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IM SORRY MARI YOUR SON/LITTLE BROTHER IS A NERD

[at_too_low]

[Atsuro's not at home at the moment, so when Mari broadcasts her return his response comes as a warp band video as well. He's grinning happily, looking a bit tired (but when doesn't he) as well as excited. A little too excited, even]

Miss Mari, welcome back! How was the trip? Did you take any recordings? You should tell us everything when you get back! Ah, you're probably tired, I'll--I'll call Kaido and we'll organize a welcome back dinner, okay? I made sure he kept his room clean and washed his clothes on time! I, er, I had a bit of an accident a bit ago, though, and I broke my desk... it's fine now, though, I've fixed it up! I hope nothing bad happened to you during the trip? I see you've made a new friend, I've never seen a Pokemon like that before! Is it a boy or a girl? What's it called? Did you name it anything? Ah, for the snoring problem, I can try to look up something--it's Flying type, right?

[It's probably best to cut him off right now, otherwise he will go on for five more minutes at least and that's way too many questions for one person to ask in such a short time]

[maright]

[Mari laughs a little at the barrage of questions. She missed you too Atsuro!]

Yes, the trip went well, very productive! This is Noibat. We met during training; it seems my shoulder is much more comfortable than the cave she was sleeping in, so she insisted on staying.

[As if to emphasize, the Noibat snuggles more tightly to her and lets out another ultrasonic yawn. Mari's smile tightens a bit.]

Well, you don't need to go to any trouble for me, it'll just be nice seeing you both again. I hope there weren't any problems? It sounds like you looked after Tadashi very well, I'm glad.

[Is she teasing or not? Hard to tell.]

[at_too_low]

[Atsuro smiles at Noibat snuggling]

She's really cute! She seems to like you a lot, miss Mari. You should introduce us to her when you get home! I hope she doesn't get scared of Kaido, but I know he's a softie deep down, so he'll like her, I'm sure.

And yeah, I tried to look after him! He doesn't always listen to me, but we've managed. Umm... I don't think anything bad happened, aside from the desk accident, but I've already figured out what was wrong so it won't happen again! I hope, at least, but don't tell Kaido I said that, he'll forbid me to experiment again.

[maright]

Don't worry, she's quite tough despite her size. I'm sure she'll get along with him just fine.

I won't tell, but what did happen with your desk? You didn't get hurt, did you?

[at_too_low]

[He looks a little awkward at that, and grins bashfully]

I-It was okay, really, I just dropped something I shouldn't have. And I was fine! Kaido made a fuss of it, though, but you know how he loves to worry. Oh! And, um... I-I've been working on a little something for you, miss Mari! For when you get back. Well, it's for all of us, really, but it started out as something I intended for you. I'll show you when I'm home!

[maright]

I see. Well thank you very much, I can't wait to see it!