4th Petal // Video

[artificialrose]

It's unfortunate, isn't it, when people you've grown to like suddenly disappear in quick succession. I'd grown to enjoy their company, but I suppose that's how this place is, isn't it?

[It's just... Garry's first time experiencing it. He gives a sigh, video showing him seated outside somewhere this morning with one hand petting a Gible in his lap while the other dangles a lolipop. Just something to keep his mouth occupied since the urge for a smoke was particularly strong today.]

A few more Pokemon were suddenly found in my PC with Marcia and Kaede leaving. I wonder how that works? [He gives a shake of his head and offers the network a soft smile.] But... onto brighter topics.

First of all, I've made a new version of a coat I was very fond of back home. [Yes, he knows it's tattered here and there, but it's stylishly tattered. Big difference.] Secondly-

[He shifts the video to show a Charizard swooping through the air over the ocean near Goldenrod. He seems to be showing off to the Lapras that's lounging down below.]

Izzy evolved not too long ago into his final stage! He's very pleased about it and- [A Shadow Ball is suddenly tossed at Izzy, who dodges it and gives an angry roar. Garry sighs and shifts the camera to show a Banette on the docks, pointing and cackling.] ...Red Eyes evolved as well. She's even worse looking now, and she won't let up on tormenting Izzy.

[He shakes his head, ignoring the sound of conflict.]

Those two... Anyway, I've also been doodling a few outfit ideas just to past the time. If anyone's interested, this is what I've sketched out so far. [He holds up a sketchbook, with a set of four pictures shown.] What do you think? I know it's not much but, as I said, it's just something I've been doing in my spare time for fun.

Comments

[codeforhope]

[Oh no, that's adorable.]

Mmm...that's not necessarily a bad thing. As long as he's feeling better...

[artificialrose]

[He lives too much in what's happening in the moment. Rida tries to push fluffy Altaria wing away. He'll remember after he stops getting petted again.]

[But right now... Definitely absorbing all them pets, yisssssss]

[codeforhope]

[Chihiro is just going to keep on with the pettings because everyone is winning here, except Rida perhaps.]

You have a very mellow, easy-going personality... You go with the flow, like...like an easily flowing river.

River in Japanese is Kawa. Do you like that name?

[artificialrose]

[That earns a slight nibble to Chihiro's fingers and another cooing noise. Garry laughs quietly, finally coaxing the Pidgeot out at least a little.]

I think he does.

[codeforhope]

[Chihiro grins, nodding. OK, THREE DOWN. Now he looks over to the Pidgeot, smoothing out his skirt before kneeling in front of the bird with his hands on his knees. He speaks in his usual soft, gentle voice.]

Hi there. Please don't be shy... I'm a friend.

[artificialrose]

[The Pidgeot just hides her head behind her wing before peeking out shyly. She's still a bit timid, even with how nice Chihiro seems.]

[codeforhope]

You are very pretty.

[Chihiro whispers gently. It's a genuine observation too, and not just the boy trying to butter the bird up.]

Pretty like Hana....a flower.

[artificialrose]

[The other wing raises up to hide her face. Oh nooooo, compliments, what do. Rida makes a kind of sighing noise in Chihiro's head before making a vague gesture as he detaches from Garry's arm to kneel down besides the Pidgeot. There's some private conversation, with the Pidgeot reacting by shaking her head and fidgeting until finally there's a nod. Rida looks up again.]

[She likes it.]

[codeforhope]

[Chihiro straightens back up, glancing over his shoulder at Chiaki, who is still floating a few inches away. She seems to have fallen asleep, however, and is drifting closer and closer to the ground.]

Looks like everyone has been accounted for.

[artificialrose]

It seems so. Thank you again! [While Kama is still happily attached to his back, at least Rida has gone to help Kaigo and Hana. That means Garry will try to reach over to help Chiaki not hit the ground.]

So with that settled, shall we go shopping? You wanted to get some things, didn't you?

[codeforhope]

Some TMs, yes. Though I'm still not sure what to look for first...

[Henko bounds around Chihiro's legs before looking up at him and then back over to Garry in turn. LESS TALKING MORE WALKING.]

[artificialrose]

Maybe we can get some recommendations?

[He calls back everyone except Rida and Kama into their Pokeballs- the Altaria seems pretty happy where he is, and Rida might have some ideas as well. With that, he'll start to move on. Don't want to upset the baby Eevee, after all!]

[codeforhope]

That would be nice, if we could. I hope I can get started breeding soon... in the next few weeks or so, perhaps.

[artificialrose]

I hope you have good luck! It seems like some of them don't need much prompting, from what I've heard.