islandshore | 29 - video/action for goldenrod, saffron, and then celadon!

[So, Riku was minding his own business, just embracing the happy feelings, fighting some Pokémon, and then he encountered a Gardevoir. And that Gardevoir happened to be a bit of a troll... So, when the feed begins, there's a lovely shot of Riku falling face-flat on the ground... somewhere in the Breeding Center? Odd.

Oh, and it looks like Xion's close by.]

--huh?

[ Is Xion's small response to the sudden appearance of her friend falling on his face, followed by a roar that could only come from her Garchomp, Bahamut. Xion's posture is kneeling, pausing to reach out for the strange egg she found beside her when she woke up. She blinks, fully turning her head, her right eye covered behind a patch as she stares in confusion. ]

Riku? What are you... [ She straightens and quickly goes to try and help Riku up. ]

[And Riku smiles... a bit wider than usual. He seems extremely happy to see her for some reason, and once he's back on his feet...]

Hey, thanks.

[Still... smiling. There's a sound of creepy white noise mixed with cackling that can only be described as the stuff of nightmares as Phantom focuses the camera in on both Riku and Xion. This is the perfect chance for comedy gold.]

[ Xion smiles back, if touched with a little confusion and curiosity at the way he's just... smiling. ]

Aha... are you okay, Riku? How'd you even get here like... this... whatever "this" is.

[Riku shrugs. Really, he was just minding his own business, and then...]

Probably one of the Pokémon. Thought about catching it, but then I wound up here.

[Hmm, okay. So the targets are in place... Have more eerie cackling, followed by some weird... slobbery sounds, as Phantom pulls out some treats from his enormous mouth. C'mere, little Garchomp.]

[ Grar! Bahamut opens his mouth in surprise at the treats! Oh, oh, he wants some! Xion merely glances to see what he's on about, but shakes her head and turns back to Riku. ]

You mean the Pokemon that have been appearing around and out of towns? You're not hurt, are you? [ She steps closer, but retakes it as Bahamut zooms past to get at those treats! ]

Nah, don't worry about it. I'm just--

[He takes a step over to her, but his foot collides with Bahamut's tail, sending him flying straight at Xion. Oh yes. This... is... perfect. Phantom's barely holding back his laughter now.]

Mm?!

[ Bliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiink. Blink. Blink. Riku's face is really close. Well. Ah, it's sort of on her, and their lips...

At the very least, now she knows what this is. But she hasn't pulled away. She's just sort of... shocked. Surprised. And maybe a little... well, there's something going on in her chest, hammering loudly in her ears and speeding up with each passing second this goes on.

Meanwhile...

Gobble gobble goes Bahamut on the treats. ]

[Yeah, and Riku... doesn't pull away either. Part of it's because of the giddy feelings clouding his perception a bit, but it's also kind of... nice. Nope, nothing awkward going on here. But after a few moments he'll pull back and smile almost sheepishly. Oh, and then he laughs.]

My bad. Sorry about that, Xion.

[ Xion quickly shakes her head. Her cheeks are warm, and she doesn't know she might be blushing a very bright red. ]

No! No, it's fine... It was... an accident. I mean, I guess it makes up for the last time we did that, huh?

[And then the feed ends! Click.]

[Later on, Riku can be found around Goldenrod, but he'll be getting warped back by that same Trolldevoir later. Somewhere in between he'll also be in Saffron. Fun!]

[ooc: Blue = Xion. Xion may be responding to some tags. Also, Riku's high on event feelings.]

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[Normally Lightning would be rather angry about this, but the good vibes are infectious and she only shakes her head with a sigh. Really?]

You should keep a closer eye on your Pokémon, you know.

Yeah, sorry about that.

[ At least on part of Bahamut. The good vibes only just make Xion sound casual when she's saying this though. ]

Tell me you're at least healed up more than when we left Saffron.

[Casual sounding is good. Mostly. But if Xion starts to dodge the topic...well, good vibes won't save her from an angry Lightning.]

Yeah. Of course. [ Just not going to tell her Saber's been picking up on her training. ]

[Stern look. You telling the truth, girl? You better be because if you aren't then she'll...do something.]

Good to hear. Think you can stay out of trouble so it stays that way?

Lightning... [ Even she sounds just a bit tired and exasperated that she would even ask that. Even if her worries were well-founded. ]

[Iconface but no words. She's waiting for that answer, Xion. Good thing she's pretty patient these days, huh?]

You really don't trust me on this, do you.

Trust has to be earned, Xion. Considering how you've acted in the past, it's going to take a while before I do.

[Translation: She doesn't trust you to stay out of trouble....at all.]

Yeah, of course.

[Nod. At least she seems to get it.] Staying out of trouble would make it take a lot less time, though. Then we can get back to your training.

I have been staying out of trouble.

[ Really, they've probably dug trenches with the amount of times they've ran around this issue. ]

Glad to hear it.

[Note the icon face: she is glad to hear it, really. Even if she's got her doubts about how truthful Xion is being.

Though they've...probably hit oil or gold with all that digging. No one can say they aren't stubborn.]

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Not like I've got eyes in the back of my head.

[That's said with less frustration than usual, at least.]</small. Besides, we're both fine.

No, but you have peripheral vision. Do you really want to take the chance that they do something and either of you gets hurt?

[Because they may be fine, but that kiss....hhnngghh big sis instincts flaring.]

Look, I won't let them hurt Xion. If anyone even tries, they'll have to answer to me.

But Phantom's just in it for laughs.

And what good do you think you'll do if you don't pay attention to your own team? They may not want to hurt either of you, but I can't say the same for the rest of this place.

[An honest question, really. Phantom may be in just for the lulz, but someone else might not be.]

I usually do pay attention. He just caught us off guard.

[Partially due to happy feelings, partially because he kinda... crash landed. Ouch.]

[A pause. She's kind of got to remind herself that not everyone is trained like she was sometimes, so...yeah. Siiiigh.]

Try and keep him in his ball next time. It'll save you a lot of trouble.

Won't do any good. He breaks out all the time.

[That's riiiight. Besides, Riku barely ever keeps any of his 'mons in their balls, much to Phantom's delight.]

Have you actually tried to keep him in?

[And much to the embarrassment of anyone caught in his pranks, of course. That's probably where the fun is.]

Yes.

[It's said without hesitation.]

My only Pokémon that doesn't know how to bust out is Terror.

[Terror...why is that name so familiar--oh. The Aerodactyl that Xion tried to...damn. Good thing he can't bust out yet, then.]

What have you tried doing so they stay in their balls?

I usually keep them all out. Phantom's practically the exception.

[And, well, Terror.]

So they're used to being loose. Explains why they won't stay inside, at least. [siiigh]

Have you tried having one your others keep him out of trouble while they're out?

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