Voicemail/IC and OOC contact;

[islandshore]

"This is Riku. Looks like you just missed me, so leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

If you're here for Training Center business, press 0, and I'll redirect you to our info."

[Should characters press 0, they'll be presented with a list of options:

1. Purchase pass.
2. Arrange battle.
3. Arrange private training.
4. Rental services.
5. Job opportunities.
6. Pokémon roster.

If your character presses 6, the following list will appear:]








[A second list pops up labeled "All-Out Only:"]



[A third and final list pops up labeled "Special Requests:"]



[If a character clicks on a Pokémon, a menu will pop up listing their stats, moves, whether they're available for rent, and their current status. See here for details.]

PGC contact;

[However, that's not all. Riku's set up a secure line, with its own automated message.]

"You've reached the Pokemon Guardian Corps. If you're here to report an emergency, press 1. If you're here to join the cause, press 2. For all other purposes, stay on the line."

[ooc: Please head your comments appropriately with video, text, and voice and note if you're calling for Training Center Arrangements.

For OOC Training Center business, please note which service you'd like to arrange. For rentals, list the Pokémon your character is requesting, what they'll be used for, and the total cost if your char is after more than one. I'm more than happy to handwave pass purchases, since I realize that repeatedly noting purchases could get a little time consuming.

For a job, I'm cool with an IC interview or OOC coordination. Whatever works best.]

Comments

[islandshore]

[Not the only thing, but a part of it.

But he'll set the book down, chuckling all the while.]

Heh. So am I keeping you waiting?

[He probably should get some sleep before he ends up with bags under his eyes.]

[heartdive]

Hmm. No. You can stay up if you want.

[ he's not Riku's mother. Riku's watchful keeper, maybe. but that street works both ways.

Sora pushes himself up and still keeps his fingers locked with Riku's. he's only moving to the side of the chair, still leaning forward a little. ]

Was just gonna tell you good night and all that sappy stuff that you pretend to be above but not so secretly really like.

[ that's when he leans a bit more, first yawning before giving Riku a little peck on the cheek. ]

So night. Love you.

[ Sora releases Riku and turns to yawn and stretch, heading off to sleep. ]

[islandshore]

[...Huh. He actually said it. Took longer than expected, but it brings a softer smile to his face. And, not wanting to leave it at that, Riku snatches Sora's hand, slides out of his chair, and leans in to return the favor.

On the lips, because he's totally classy. The classiest.]

Heh. If I stay up too late, I'd probably turn into a zombie.

[Which is Rikuese for, fine. He'll go, too. They can do something sappy like cuddling or whatever.]

[heartdive]

[ it had taken Sora a while. he had been saving it for a good moment! really, he had. but his tired brain just kind of messed that up. it isn't matter. they've both known it for a while. Sora is just as surprised as Riku that Riku is the first to say something like that.

anyway, he doesn't argue with Riku. nah. just gives a little grin. ]

Or you'd just be cranky in the morning.

[islandshore]

A cranky zombie, which is the worst of both worlds.

[He drags himself toward his bed, then flops onto the cushions in the least graceful fashion.]

You can stay here if you want. It's obvious you're about to pass out, so I can deal.

[heartdive]

Pfft.

[ Sora takes Riku up on that offer. he's not graceful either, but his movements are much more languid. ]

You know... If you want me here all you really need to do is ask.

[ oh that Riku. really wanting Sora to stick around but making it sound like he's being generous by allowing it. ]

[islandshore]

[Then he'll scoot over, give him more room. Y'know, so he's not a bed hog, the big tree that he is.]

Yeah, but you know how I am. Can't be too straightforward.

[Because of his ego, the dweeb.]

[heartdive]

[ perfect. it just means that Sora can curl into him more. ]

Mhmm. That's what I'm here for.

[islandshore]

[Yes, come closer. Warmth is good. It's summer, but warmth is still good... as long as Sora doesn't hog all the blankets.

In a rare show of sap, Riku's gonna casually drape an arm over him.]

But I better not wake up with ribbons in my hair. Or glitter.

[He knows he might've just given Sora ideas, but it's late. He doesn't really care.]

[heartdive]

[ Sora might kick them all off let's be honest here.

but no. this is fine. just means he can also throw an arm over Riku. ]

Nah. Won't do that. [ but he does kind the closest patch of skin and maybe nips at it. ] Might bite though.

[ his face cracks into a big grin right after he says that. then gives a little kiss. even tired, he can be a brat. ]

[islandshore]

[Oh yeah? Well, this calls for retaliation.

Retaliation in the form of a neck kiss, so ha.]

See, if you were Jaws, I'd be worried. Good thing you don't have fangs.

[What he doesn't realize is that Sora does have fangs... in Halloween Town.]

[heartdive]

[ some retaliation. Sora kind of sighs, giving Riku a little push. for teasing him. ]

But I do. Sometimes.

[islandshore]

Seriously?

[Have the most disbelieving stare he can muster at this hour, Sora. That's crazy.]

[heartdive]

Mhmm. [ hopefully Riku isn't going to mind a snuggling Sora. ]

Donald's magic kinda disguises us. Had to look like a monster.

[islandshore]

[Of course he doesn't mind. Body warmth combined with his inner sap make him more than content with their current position.]

You? A monster? Please. You couldn't be scary if you wanted to.

[heartdive]

[ also puts Sora in a good position to feel around with his finger tips.

Completely scary. Mask. Fangs. Creepy outfit.

[islandshore]

So, basically you wore a Halloween costume.

[Not exactly the scariest mental image. The touches are more than welcome, though, and he'll casually return the favor by tracing light circles down his back.]

I don't know. If he really wanted to make you scary, he'd go the extra mile. Rotting flesh, blood... The stuff you see in horror movies.

[heartdive]

[ just for that comment, Sora pinches Riku. 8T ]

Be nice.

[islandshore]

[Way to kill the mood. Then again, he had it coming.]

Hey, not saying it's a bad thing. Just not the kinda getup that'll be giving me nightmares any time soon.

[heartdive]

[ pssht. does it really though? Sora groans and tucks his face into Riku's neck. ]

I'm not trying to scare you.

[islandshore]

But I bet I could scare you. Good thing I'm feeling generous tonight.

[Instead, he'll opt for a teasing hair ruffle.]

[heartdive]

I could leave.

[ but he won't. it'd just be punishing himself too. ]

[islandshore]

Uh oh. Are the nightmares kicking in already?

[It's said with a yawn, fully aware that Sora's faced worse than his dorky snark.]

[heartdive]

That's not what I'd have nightmares about.

[ meaning yes. yes he does have them. just not about what you might think. ]

[islandshore]

[Which wipes the smug grin off of Riku's face.]

Then... what is it, Sora? You know I'll listen.