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.

Comments

[kaidont]

Isn't there stuff you can inhale to make it better? Think it'd work on pokemon? I can always go hunt for plants if you tell me what they look like.

[A chance to get out of town would do him good]

[maright]

Mm, it's worth trying at least. As long as you don't mind?

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[kaidont]

I wouldn't offer if I did, would I?

[kaidont]

... it'll help me clear my head.

[maright]

Did something happen?

[kaidont]

Nah it's just...

[He takes a deep sigh]

It's all this soulfasting stuff. I really want to celebrate it, we didn't get to last year... but then I remember why we didn't... and why I want to now.

[maright]

Ah... [Her expression softens - not exactly sad, but understanding.] Yes, it's difficult not to think about at this time of year.

[kaidont]

But all the more reason to celebrate it, right?

[maright]

Right. Besides, we wouldn't want him to feel ignored.

[kaidont]

[--and that's when he bursts out laughig. Quietly, almost silently, and there's definitely a bit of nerves to it, but he's laughing]

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[maright]

[She smiles fondly at him. Quiet or not, it's nice to hear him laugh, especially on this topic.]

[maright]

Well, as for the plants - hang on, I have some paper, I'll sketch some of them out for you.

[kaidont]

Thanks.

...

Y'know, I'm pretty sure I'm the one who'd be enough of an ass to feel ignored.

And then I heard it in his voice.

[maright]

What do you mean?

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[kaidont]

[taking his brother's voice]

Yes Tadashi I heard you.

[and he gives himself a headpat to go with it]

[kaidont]

... I'm the attention whore here. He probably wouldn't feel ignored.

[maright]

Tadashi...

There's nothing wrong with wanting attention, you know.

[kaidont]

Yeah I know. I just... wasn't doing it right back then, yanno?

It's dumb. [and he regrets it now]