41 - video/action for Goldenrod;

[islandshore]

[Well, while Riku waits for Ven to get his act together so they can go grab Sora, Sasuke, and the others, he'll pop open the PokéGear.

After all, it's December. The perfect time of month for what he has in store. And oh, the chance to prove his best friend wrong is too much to pass up.]

So, Johto, Kanto. It's December again, and that means Christmas is right around the corner. And if you're a kid, that usually means waiting for presents under the tree-- supposedly from Santa Claus.

So, here's a question. Do you believe in Santa?

I'm trying to get some statistical data here. And believe me, I've got my reasons.

[With that message outta the way, Riku can be found over by the Department store, buying gratuitous amounts of TMs, swinging by the Breeding Center just to see how things are going, and dropping by one of the cafes later on for a bite to eat.

And maybe he'll stop by Route 34 for good measure in order to spar with his team. Because, while watching his Pokémon fight each other is nice and all, nothing beats getting in on the action. He'll be accompanied by his big ol' Charizard regardless of where he is.]

[ooc: Just gonna make a note here since I realize his icons are misleading-- but Riku is actually 17 in Route-- almost 18 and about 6' tall now. Minor detail, but I'll probably pin that somewhere later. There was just some confusion during 4th wall about his age.

Also, Sora will possibly be threadjacking!]

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[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

I don't know how the technique works. I couldn't say.

[Video]

[islandshore]

Well, look at it this way, Sasuke. You say no, Sora has to sing in front of the entire network.

Comedy gold, right there.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

And if I say yes?

[Video]

[islandshore]

...

You'll miss out on a golden opportunity for laughs?

[Video]

[heartdive]

Riku sings if I win.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

Is that right.

[Sorry Riku, but he believes Sora over you this time. At least, in terms of the bet's outcome.]

...

[Now for him to actually think of which way he wants to go with this.]

[Video]

[heartdive]

Sasuke?

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

Riku's right about magic having its limits. He'd have to have a lot of energy to pull it off. But it's not impossible.

[And now, much more seriously.] ... What's so special about Christmas?

[Video]

[heartdive]

It's only the best thing ever, Sasuke.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

[This face, Sora. You have to do better than that.]

[Video]

[heartdive]

It's a holiday that brings everyone together. You get to be with the most important people and enjoy all sorts of things. Food. Gifts.

Santa's fun and all, but it's not just about that.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

. . .

I see.

[Video]

[heartdive]

You can spend it with us. It's all right.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

I wouldn't know what to give.

[Video]

[heartdive]

You don't have to.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

...

[As much as he wants to argue, he just knows Sora won't let him worm his way out of it. Not when Sora managed to get Sasuke to let him come travelling with him. Damn it.]

When is it?

[Video]

[heartdive]

The twenty-fifth.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

Mm.

[Probably as close to a 'yes' as Sora's going to get.]