First Station - Wake-Up Call! [Action/Video]

[lunchleader]

Action - At The Forest Shrine!

Che~rubi~! Che~rubi~! Cheru~ Cheru~ Cherubi~! [~Springtime, spring time! Lovely, wonderful spring~ time!~ Such is the song that's been playing in the Forest Shrine early this lovely morning, thanks to the musically gifted Cherubi dancing on and around the the alter itself. She gladly continues to sing about Spring. Over. And Over. And over...

Not too far from the alter is a make-shift campsite, with one human snoring away in his sleeping bag while his four Pokemon companions gather off to the side for a quick and quiet discussion.]

Lu-ri rio. [~We need to drive that thing away before Right wakes up.~ Soft Steel is telling his comrades, looking rather irritatedly at the musical, fruity Pokemon.]

Lil lilli. [~But it looks so intensely happy! It'd seems awful for us to drive her off just for that. And she has such a wonderful voice, too!~ Wagon waves her bow-decorated tail in hope while glancing at their musical guest.]

Li Deerling. [~Maybe nice to listen to while you're eating appetizers, but not for every single course of the meal.~ Kisetsu complained in-between mouthfuls of yet more Poffins.]

...Do-dove? [~It-it wouldn't be too dangerous for one of you to approach it, right?~ Usopp peered hesitantly around Kisetsu's flanks while the Deerling remains laying in his spot.]

Snnnnnrrrrnk! [Right mumbled something and just turned over in his sleep.]

[Soft Steel simply gives the Pidove a judging stare. ~...Usopp, you're a bird. It's a fruit. I'm sure even you can figure it out.~ He then turns to the Lillipup. ~And Wagon, think about it. Right's been praying to the Eternal Lords for three nights now for a sign that we'll get into that theater group. And you know him best. What would you expect him to do if he sees that being on the alter? He points towards the Cherubi.]

[~He might think that it's a sign and--Iyaan! I see your point!~ Wagon whined a little. ~Still...we can't just harm the little girl...~]

[Usopp, however, had taken one good look at the Cherubi, actually thought about the Riolu's words...and started hooting wildy like an angry Noctowl from his hiding spot. ~Graaaugh! I am Shadow Moon! The biggest, deadliest, and hungriest Noctowl in all of the Great Forest! All who cross me will be devoured by my demonic appetite!~]

Nnnnngh... [Right groaned and rolled away from the group, trying to cover his ears with his pillow.]

Rrrrrrrio! [~What are you doing, you feather-brained idiot!?~ Sot Steel growled at the Pidove.]

[~Scaring it off, of course! I'm a pro at this; don't worry!~]

[~Not when you're right here! And not at that volume!~ Soft Steel is keeping one eye on their human friend, hoping that Right will remain asleep just long enough for the Cherubi to get tired and go away.]

[~Don't Noctowls only come out at night anyway?~ Kisetsu gives Usopp a rather annoyed look; dude, he's trying to eat here...]

[~Ahhh...you have a point...~ Usopp cleared his throat...and started shouting as loud as he could in perfect Pigeot. ~HARK, ALL WHO INVADE MY DOMAIN! I AM BLOODWING, THE DEMONIC PIGEOT OF THE ENTIRE GREAT FOREST! HOW DARE YOU DISTURB ME DURING MY MORNING HUNT OF HELPLESS--~]

U~so~pp! Shuddaaaap! [Right awoke with a growl, throwing his camping pillow as hard as he could in the bird's direction.]

PIIIIIIIII!!! [And with that girlish screech, Usopp immediately flew out of danger's way...only to end up trying to hide behind the Deerling's head.]

[Unfortunately, this is causing said Deerling to be blinded by the bundle of fear-shaken feathers, which in turn causes the deer Pokemon to try and shake the bird off. ~Hey! Get outta my face so I can finish breakfast!~]

[~Save meeee! Spare my liiiife!~]

Bi~ Cheru~ Bi~ Ru~ Bi Cheru, Bi Cheru~bi! [~Life is love! Love is Life! Sprint is Love and Life!~ The Cherubi, after watching that whole scene, simply updates her song in response to these events.]

[~I-Iyaan...Right so cruel...~ Wagon whined from her position beneath the pillow...since she was the one that got hit with it instead.]

Huh? [Right looked among his Pokemon first for the song...and then slowly turned to look at the Cherubi waltzing on top of the alter of the Forest Shrine.] Wait a minute...it can't be... [His face lit up with hope.] Are you the sign I've been waiting for?!

[The Riolu simply groaned and put his face into his paw.]

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[Sometime later in the day, everyone on the Warp Band will receive the feed of a young male adult dressed in a Union-style winter outfit, sitting with a pouting Lillipup on his lap and a humming fruit sitting on his shoulder munching on a Poffin being held up by her new human friend. Said human is looking a little tired, but he's got a big, hopeful grin on his face.]

Hello, everyone! Right here! Ah, to all my friends and family - sorry for taking off without warning you guys earlier. I thought I might spend a little time around the Forest Shrine and use the peace around this area to practice for an upcoming audition. With my new lucky friend Springtime here-- [Right nods to the Cherubi on his shoulder.] --I think we're finally ready to do it. So...just wanted to let everyone know that I'm okay, we're all okay, and we'll be returning home shortly!

And, ah...Haruka, wasn't it? If you're seeing this, know that I'll be over at the Divine Theater soon for that audition! Hope your ready for it like I am!

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action - union divine theater

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka doesn't bother responding to Right's video post - she's said all she needs to say to the young man for the time being.

But, as promised, there's a Mr. Mime at the door to the theater who only needs to hear Right's name to open the gates and let him into the courtyard, should he choose to pay a visit. ]

Action - Union Divine Theater

[lunchleader]

[Even with his "lucky" friend on his right shoulder, Right still couldn't help but feel very nervous as he and his group approached the theater later that day. Right hadn't even bother dumping his camping gear at his place before showing up at the door, so he's still got his pack and sword on his back. It did surprise him a little, though, that the Mr. Mime did open the door as soon as Right introduced himself at the entrance. Wagon, Soft Steel, and Kisetsu all walk alongside him, while Usopp cooing and shivering on his left shoulder.]

...It'll be okay, Usopp. I'm sure we'll be able to get in just fine. [He smiles reassuringly as he pets the bird with a comforting hand.]

Piiidove dove! [~But-but, what if we don't? What if this all falls apart and we're left out in the cold for all the predators to tear apart?~ Usopp chirped and flailed his wings anxiously.]

Riolu. [~I highly doubt that it'll go that bad, should we fail.~ Soft Steel is his normally calm self again, glancing around the courtyard, alert as always.]

Deer... [~Wonder if they'll feed us anyway...~ Kisetsu is also looking around, but in the wide-eyed curiosity of someone from the wilds visiting the City for the very first time.]

Don't worry; I got enough food at home for all of us tonight. [Right petted the deer Pokemon, then went back to petting Usopp, smoothing the poor bird's feathers. He grins and taps the side of his head.] Besides, I can clearly see us getting into the troupe now, thanks to Springtime here. So long as I keep that image in my head, we'll make it.

Pi... [~Well, if you're sure...~ The Pidove finally settled down enough to simply sit still on the lad's shoulder.]

Bi~ bi~ che~rubi~... [~Hope and Spring~ blooms eternal...~ Springtime quietly sings from her spot on Right's other shoulder.]

[Wagon quietly trots along, already prettied up as best as Right could, given the circumstance of their arrival.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Mr. Mime, meanwhile, has vanished to parts unknown - but another silhouette appears from behind a large Berry tree, unfurling itself and walking forward. This kid sure is confident, huh? He brought all his stuff.

Or maybe he hasn't got anyplace to go. Haruka won't make assumptions. Just appear out of nowhere, since that's what she does. Hi. ] The menagerie grew.

[lunchleader]

[Sort of. He just decided to head straight to the theater upon arriving back into the city while he's got the "groove" that he needs.

Still, Haruka's sudden appearance doesn't help calm Usopp down. In fact, it causes him to squawk and try and hide in Right's pack. ~Oh, Great Eternal Lords! It's a predator!~] Piiiiidove!

Usopp! Easy! It's just Haruka - that guy I mentioned before!

[The bird froze, and then slowly lifted his head out of the pack. ~...really? So...not a threat?~] ...Do?

Really, really. [Right gently picks up the bird to hold and pet him as a way to help calm and comfort the Pokemon, while at the same time turning to face Haruka with a sheepish smile.] Sorry about that; Usopp's still getting used to being around humans and human stuff. And I think you've already met Springtime here. [He nods to the Cherubi on his shoulder, who's now quietly humming as she gently rocks herself back and forth.]

Deer? Deer? [~Oooo, a human...do you have food?~ Kisetsu, on the other hand, is completely docile around this new human as he looks up at Haruka with the most perfected doe eyes, its little tail wagging in hopes that this new human will feed him, too.]

[Wagon barked her greetings, once she got over her own surprise. And Soft Steel simply nodded in greetings himself, having picked up the other human's aura when the latter started moving towards them.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ What a bunch of cuties. Haruka grins at the assortment of Pokémon - they all seem perfectly comfortable around Right, which is good. This guy's biggest selling point thus far was his synergy with his Pokémon. Every individual here gets a nod, and then she's leading the way to the theater, the back door of which is being held open by a Jolteon just. Standing there. At last, a way of helping Gold can't screw up! ] Jol!

[ The Jolteon's Trainer decides to talk over her shoulder as she walks. ] What kinds of roles were you hoping for?

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[taudriver]

You're auditioning for the theater huh? Have you worked here before?

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[lunchleader]

At the Divine Theater? No, not really. I've been working at another theater within the past year...but since my contract with them is up, I'm hoping to get into the Divine Theater troupe...instead...

[Blink. Blink-blink. Waitasec...] "Here"? You work there?

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[taudriver]

Yep! I do a lot of the stagehand stuff mostly. I think they talked about getting me on stage but that hasn't happened yet.

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[lunchleader]

Really? That's still pretty good that they'll still consider you for the stage. So, what's your name?

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[taudriver]

Takuto. Takuto Tsunashi. I just got here recently, so I'm still learning the ropes.

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[miracle_miko]

[ You know senpai? =O ]

Ehh, you're going to audition for a show? Can I watch you audition?

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[lunchleader]

[Oh! This is a surprise, but not a pleasant one.] Um, okay. That's fine by me. At least, so long as they don't mind any outsiders watching, either.

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[miracle_miko]

Outsiders? Do you have a friend coming to watch too?

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[lunchleader]

Eh? What d'you mean? I was talking about you.

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[miracle_miko]

But I'm not an outsider, I work at the theater.

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[encouragetomorrow]

[She remembers this face. Her grin is huge.]

Ah!! Good luck, Right! Knock 'em outta the park!!

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[lunchleader]

[Oh, heeeey! He remembers this face as well.]

Thanks, Honoka! Pretty sure we can do it this time. Right, Wagon?

[The Lillipup only whines and doesn't look at him.]

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[encouragetomorrow]

Awww, Wagon!! I believe in you, too!! You'll both do great.

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[lunchleader]

Lilliiii. [~Iyaan, it's not that! Right was so cruel this morning.~ Wagon whined again.]

[Right grimaced at that remark.] I said I was sorry~!

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[encouragetomorrow]

Eh?? What happened?

[She sincerely doubts that Right had it in him to be cruel.]

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[rainsrespite]

Oh? You're going to try out then? What part?

[Okay, so Yuuna has a vested interest in the theater, okay? Haruka is...a friend? Sort of? In that weird bro sort of way.]

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[lunchleader]

Any part that they've got! I'm not picky. I wouldn't mind playing a girl, if that's all they got available.

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[rainsrespite]

Aw, well I mean, Haruka plays guys...so there's probably plenty of girl parts. And you'd make a sweet one.

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[lunchleader]

Oh, uh...thanks! I think I could be a sweetie... [He chuckles nervously.] It'll be different from what I used to play-pretend as with my friends growing up.

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[rainsrespite]

Ho? And what was that? Right, you said your name was?