Seventh Snapshot. [Video]

[expertonshutters]

[The feed begins with Hayato Ichimonji, one eccentric photographer extraordinaire looking into the camera. He frowns ...and then abruptly grins!]

There we go. How's everyone doing? It looks like you guys really enjoyed the Day of Fire. Not that I disagree, because it was definitely good this year. I hope no one got too hungover.

[He snickers a bit and then crosses his arms giving a thoughtful look into the camera.]

Speaking of Day of Fire- I've been thinking about something. If you don't know me, I'll tell you that I'm a photographer by trade. Going through all the rolls of film I came back to Union with made me realize something.

Black and white really does not suit these pictures. Has anyone ever given thought to color photos? I'll tell you right off the bat, I'm no scientist, but man. If I could develop these bad boys someway to show the true spirit of these pictures, could you imagine?.

I've been trying to experiment with it a little but I haven't had a lot of success. I've tried different washes, or using inks, but nothing lasts. I'm playing with colored light a little now and I've started to get something-

[And he reaches behind him to grab a photo. It...well. It doesn't look like much. A faded picture of a Sylveon.]

Not that you can tell much from this, because Warp Band feeds are also black and white- but I've gotten a little bit of the blues and pinks to show up but the picture itself is in bad shape. I'm kind of stumped and I think I'd like to reach out to all the mad scientists in this town for ideas.

So, photographers and sciencey types! What do you think? Anyone have any ideas?

[Dwarfhaus and anyone visiting or looking for him.]

[Hayato has ...been in the darkroom for probably a whole week. He leaves every once in a while to get some vague sustenance but otherwise goes right back to the darkroom when he's done.]

[His pokemon are getting a little worried.]

[What you may come across is Goro pointedly whacking the darkroom door with his bone trying to get Hayato to open up.]

Wak! MAROWAK!! Maromaro... [Anyone attuned to pokespeak will hear some grumbling and explicit insults thrown towards his trainer.]

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[sparkofgenius]

[Okay, well, Lucca can't help it. She peers at the feed from around a workstation and positively beams with delight.]

So you want a way to make a camera and the Warp Band come out in color?

[expertonshutters]

Just the sciency type I was hoping to pique the interest of!

[The grin is very much mirrored.]


That's exactly what I'm saying. I think it's a little mystifying no one's tried yet.

[sparkofgenius]

Well, it's not like I could ignore this, dude.

But it's no real surprise. I mean, the video stuff is relatively new, I understand. And converting all that to color might be a bit expensive. I have some ideas on how to make broadcasts in color, but it'd definitely require an upgrade.

[expertonshutters]

[He nods.]

What about just photos, then? Would that be a better place to start? I'll admit, I don't know anything about how video stuff works.

lights, camera, etc

[cyborghands]

[Takeshi may not have even noticed Hayato had shut himself up in his darkroom for so long due to the fact he'd been something of a shut-in himself since returning to Union. But after a while it was hard not to notice when a presence like his isn't. Well, present.]

[That, and apparently Goro's disress (if you could call it that) was causing Ruriko to worry too. Either that or his beating on the door was getting on her nerves, because she virtually dragged him over by the hem of his pants. Well, he'd been meaning to check on him anyway. He kneels down beside Goro.]

Hey, Goro. Mind if I try?

[expertonshutters]

[Oops. Sorry Goro was too focused on getting his trainer's attention to notice Ruriko's discomfort. He pauses in his pounding to look up at Takeshi. He seems to ponder this for a moment and shrugs, stepping back.]

[He'd probably have better luck, honestly.]

[cyborghands]

[Considering Goro's methods, probably. With that, he straightens back up and gives the door a few more reasonable raps with a gloved hand.]

Hayato? Are you busy?

[expertonshutters]

[There's a few moments of silence before some scattered noises are heard from inside. A few more moments and a voice can be heard from the other side.]

Just a minute!

[More sounds of things being moved around before the door finally opens.]

[Hayato is wearing protective gloves, some kind of makeshift apron and a pair of thick, dark goggles now sitting on top of his head.]

Takeshi? What's up?

couldn't resist

[bornofstone]

[While Fili generally contains his mother henning to family, he's gotten close to his roommates, and Hayato is concerning him a bit. Especially when he catches what Goro is saying, hiding a small smile.

He fixes up a proper meal with bread and meat and something to drink before knocking on the door.]

Hey, Hayato?

one day he'll be used to all of you acting like family to him

[expertonshutters]

[He probably needs mother henning once in a while. Especially when he gets wrapped up in something like this and forgets basic necessities like eating and sleeping.]

[The knocking goes unnoticed but the voice calling out to him gets his attention. There's a pause before he's calling out to answer.]

Eh? Just a minute!

[There's some rustling around before he opens the door.]

...Oh! Fili! Hey, what's up?

[And then Goro strikes, nailing him in the knee cap with his bone. GOOD FOR NOTHING TRAINER. FUJI IS WORRIED AND NIKON IS EATING EVERYTHING.]

yes good

[bornofstone]

[Fili waits patiently, glad to hear some kind of response. Hayato had attempted to explain to him the importance of the room staying dark, and he'd just understood that he shouldn't barge in or it would ruin something or...something.

That, and Hayato's occasional visits outside of the darkroom, were enough to tell him that his housemate was at least alive, but he's not entirely sure if he's eating or sleeping really.

Fili smiles to see him, at least until Goro strikes. Well. That was unexpected.]

...I think he's happy to see you.

[expertonshutters]

[Wincing and somewhat doubling over in pain, he glares at the smaller pokemon.]

You're so lucky I can't understand what you're saying.

[He straightens up and moves aside so Goro can come in, which he does.]

Yeah, or some definition of it.

[This is actually pretty normal for them.]

Is everything okay?

[And then his eyes travel to the plate of food he's holding in curiosity.]

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[leadingspirit]

Is that why I see you less than usual lately.

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[expertonshutters]

[Urp. He looks a little sheepish.]

It might be. I guess I got really into what I was doing. I think I should go take a walk or something, though. I lost a few days.

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[leadingspirit]

Sunlight does the body good, you know. Don't wanna be a nerd and be pasty. I mean, you're Calderan. Pasty and Calderan don't mix.

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[lunchleader]

[Well, Right's naturally concerned once word reaches his ear that Hayato's been keeping himself more or less locked up. He learns from a very worried, bleating Fuji - who, incidentally, knocks him flat on the ground with a worrisome headbutt to the stomach.

Once he got the poor thing to stop headbutting long enough to talk, Right lets the Skiddo lead him towards where Hayato's holing himself up. Seeing Goro banging on the door and swearing doesn't do much to soothe Right's own worries.]

Goro, what's going on? Why is Hayato not coming out?

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[expertonshutters]

[Goro is frustrated and that's no lie. He looks over at Right for a moment before grumbling loudly.]

[Dumbass has locked himself in here for days. He hasn't said why. I only know that he does things in there sometimes with pictures and cameras! But he's usually out after a few hours! He's being stupid and irresponsible and the other Pokemon are worried.]

[He's not worried. He's just going to pummel him to dust when he comes out. Stupid good for nothing trainer gonna give him what for when he comes out etc etc.]

[He goes back to banging on the door.]

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[lunchleader]

[Wagon whines worryingly.] Oh, dear! This is intensely troubling!

Yeah, no kidding. This doesn't sound like him. [Right then starts banging on the door hard.] Hayato! You alright in there?!

[divine_braid]

Color? Woah... that sounds really cool.

What were you thinking would work for that?

[expertonshutters]

Well I was wondering if it had anything to do with light exposure, since light is how we see color in general. With that in mind I didn't see why color pictures couldn't be possible.

[He sighs, though.]

The sad thing is that I'm not really a scientist, so I got stumped pretty quick.

[divine_braid]

Yeah... it probably does. I mean, pictures can get overexposed, right? Making them look pale? So, I could see that being a thing. But, it's the capturing the colors on the film that would be the hard part.

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[aerialassault]

I dunno if I can help with the actual science of it, but I can help with the tech once you've got a few ideas.

[Cliff flashed Hayato a grin that would have been rougish if not for the little Shroomish who had taken up residence on his head, wiggling it's little feet and chirping happily in greeting.

The big man leaned into the camera, as if to get a better look at the image.]

So that's the recent work of the famous war photographer. Had no idea you did portraits too!

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[encouragetomorrow]

[Honoka has become reasonably accustomed to Hayato turning up at her cart every other day or so. Really, the only person she's more used to seeing around is Right. So when it's been a few days, she's worried first, and annoyed after. She brings a little box, marches right on into the Dwarf House like she belongs there despite probably being the brightest-colored thing in the entire dwelling, and going straight for Hayato's door.]

[She falls just short of knocking upon noticing Gorou, and wanders over to him instead.]

...Gorou, what are you doing? Here, do you want a snack?

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[expertonshutters]

[Goro ceases his racket-making when he sees Honoka. Yes. Yes, this is the one human he likes enough to not smite them with his bone-related justice. This human was a good. She had snacks.]

[He will take that, thanks.]

[He does gesture to the door.]

[Stupid has been in there for days. All the other Pokemon are getting worried we can't get him to come out. He's about to figure out if he can take the door off the hinges, tbh.]

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[encouragetomorrow]

[She smiles, offering him a sweet and then patting his head. She looks to the door when he gestures.]

I'll guess that Hayato is in there, then. Probably has been for a while, knowing him...

[Sigh. She stands, knocking on the door.]

Mr. Hayato! You've got fifteen seconds to open the door or I'll open it myself!! [She only knew a little about photography, but she knew enough to know how solid of a threat that was.]