43 - video/action for Celadon Training Center;

[islandshore]

[The feed opens with a shot of the Training Center lobby. There's a festively decorated Torterra in the background. Riku himself is clad in a Santa hat and a red scarf, with an incredibly flat expression.]

I hope you're happy. I know I'm not.

[He sighs, clears his throat and then... sings.

Anyone familiar with hokey Christmas songs should recognize it-- Santa Claus is Coming to Town. It's not sung terribly or anything; Riku's in tune, and his singing voice is pretty decent. Unfortunately, he's carrying the song without any whimsy. It's weighed down by his grouchy demeanor, complete with a scowl. It's clear he's not enjoying this one bit.

And by the time the song draws to an end, he slaps a palm over his face, tosses the hat aside, and groans.]

No, you aren't getting an encore performance. Hold your laughter, I know it's embarrassing. Just...

[Sigh. Public karaoke. Why did he even make that bet?]

Merry Christmas.