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Tenth Snapshot | Action;Video

[Someone has been hard at work since returning from Glacier.]

[Or at least, trying to be. Space wasn't really the issue. He'd found a small room and with permission, set it up as a temporary dark room. He really needed to just rent out a studio but for now, being as he was still settling after the Oakenshield residence went up for sale, this would work for what he needed it.]

[He had some pretty important pictures to develop. It's too bad the place covered in huge, extroverted pokemon made that really difficult.]

[About the sixth time someone tried to open the door (Three or four times with it still being locked somehow) Hayato just set out his two biggest pokemon to guard the door while he worked.]

[Feel free to still try to bug him. Nikon is kind of a pushover and Fuji is really easily distracted. He could probably use an interruption.]

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[When the video clicks on. Hayato can be seen with a bright grin. He's wearing a work apron and a pair of goggles on his head- his usual for working on photos. As such his antennae are visible for once instead of being crammed under a hat. They flick and twitch with his expressions.]

So it looks like everyone had a pretty good trip. We made out okay even if I've gotta be kind of hush hush about the details, but what about everyone else? Got anything fun to share?

[It looks like he's about to say something else when there's the distinct sound of a door opening and a creaking of hinges. He jolts, antennae flicking straight up and he turns towards the hall he was standing near.]

Oi!

[Someone tried to go in the dark room again. The feed ends as he's running towards the source.]

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[ ..Oh dear. At least the tears aren't too long or deep, easily fixed with a dab bit of sewing. ]

The area had recently come to light, so to speak. It was a short distance from Refuge proper, and was very well preserved. I'm not a seeker, so I wouldn't be able to compare it to other ruins, but we found both the remnants of a small town and a factory.

[ And that was just for starters. ]

Have you tried explaining to them why they can't go in? Though, I admit, I don't know much about the process of photograpy - why is light bad for development?

I've ...tried. But some of them are very- ah. Headstrong, I've noticed. And I'm not about to chastise someone else's pokemon.

[A blink- and oh! Photography question. He grins.]

To put it easy terms, light is both what makes photos and destroys them. In order to project the negatives onto the photopaper they have to be exposed to some kind of light to activate the silver salts in the paper, but if there's too much light, everything just fogs out, leaving a bleached looking photo. It's a very precarious balance.

So a small lamp with a red light would be what I would need to make photos, but say, if someone opened the closet door while I was working... [And he grimaces.]

Ah. Yes. It is difficult not to overstep those sorts of bounds, especially when it isn't someone you're bonded to. Or even when you are.

[she can sympathise, at any rate. Her expression sharpens a little as she listens to him describe the process, and she can't help but shake her head by the end]

..And all your hard word would be wasted. A potentially expensive waste, at that.

If so many pokémon are underfoot all the time, have you considered perhaps renting a small room or office for photography purposes only? The risk of disruption would be far less that way.

Yeah, and trying to keep my unruly lot inline is more than enough work for me, heh.

[He nods.]

I have, actually! I moved recently, so I think when I'm settled I'm going to look into getting some kind of studio.

It was a bit easier when it was just me and Ymir. But I don't think I'd trade the company of my newest friends for anything, even if they are quite a handful. I take it they're not really the sorts to lend a hand, or paw, as it were?

I'd imagine that there's quite a bit of competition for space right now, too, during the rebuilding. How big a studio would you need, do you think?

More like their idea of help is a little overboard. And some of them are just rowdy. They're all punks but I love 'em.

[He means the best, really. They are just a handful.]

Not a big one really. I only really need enough space to work in. Right now I'm doing it out of a storage closet in the hall.

Mine get rowdy if they think I need protecting. [so, almost all the time then] But at least they just want to do their best.

Goodness! That's barely any space at all. Though I can see why the pokémon would want to get in to see what you're doing. They must think that very strange even for a human.

Yeah, mine are just always rowdy but that's fine.

[He gives a laugh.]

No kidding. Even with having guards posted I'm still having to watch over my shoulder. It just means I need to make sure I get done quickly.

How long does it usually take to complete a photograph?

From start to finish anywhere between an hour to an hour and a half. I can do a few at a time but I'm trying to be careful with these since they're pretty important. I've got almost an entire roll to do.

How many photographs can you take on one roll? [smile] Can I ask what's so important about them?

The film I use gives me about 24 exposures on a roll.

[He grins.]

I took pictures of some top secret Elite Four stuff.

Interesting..do you also make the film, or do you buy it separately?

[her face loses a little of the good humour, surprise followed by sharpened interest, and a hint of sorrow]

Such as?

I buy it! Photography is a pretty good business in Union so it's easy to get film. Though, I'll admit, sometimes I splurge for film from home. [Brand loyalty and all.]

Ah- well. I don't have a problem showing you, but I think I'd rather keep the details off the network.

--Ah. That's very wise.

[for one thing, Sveta and Alina still have their warp bands. Who knows what they're listening in on? Assuming they're even still in range..]

When they're developed then, if you've time, I'd certainly like to see them.

[a pause, then] I'm Sophia. Sophia Nate.

[Yeah and he isn't going to put the idea of spies beneath them. Who knows who might be listening. At least this way someone would have to come after him and boy would they need luck for that.]

[He nods.]

Sure thing. Give me until tomorrow. I live at [Address here. If she's familiar with Waver she might recognize the place.]

[And then he grins.]

Hayato Ichimonji, nice to meet you.

I'd like that, thank you. [she does look momentarily puzzled by the address, thanks to having seen it recently on Waver's share of paperwork, but doesn't linger on it]

Nice to meet you, too. [smile] How long have you been a photographer, Hayato?

Heh, for a pretty long time. I got interested in it when I was a teenager and I stuck with it.

[Photography gave him a future.]

It's not just a hobby for me, it's my passion.

That sounds wonderful. [there's a pang of envy, born from her loss of memory - did she ever have something she'd been passionate about before?] Do you focus on any one particular subject matter?

Sometimes I'm not picky when I need to pay the bills but ...my focus is definitely one of two things. The first one is justice: I was a little notorious back home for taking pictures to help bust up or solve mysteries for the Battalion. I also did some time during the conflict as a war photographer.

[she leans forward a little, resting her chin on upturned palm] That sounds rather dangerous, though it's a credit to you that you didn't shy away from difficult topics. Not everyone would define justice in the same way.

Trouble's always had a way of finding me so why not embrace it? At least this way I do some good.

[It did lead to getting Enhanced though, but details.]

My other focus is a little less dangerous.

Strong convictions have a habit of carrying people through the most challenging of trials. Or so I'm told.

[smile] And what would that be?

I'm very fond of taking pictures of people smiling.

[He's also a huge cheeseball.]

[ A smile is promptly covered by long fingers ]

You must have had your work cut out for you in Union, then.

[...recent events not withstanding, this is a pretty happy place]

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