usedgalacticpunt | Bout 003 (Video/Action): Silliness in Violet. (backdated to Mon. 1/17)

[We open on a truly bizarre sight. Is it a new Pokemon never before seen? Some horrifying Frankensteinian creation?

...No, it's just Chie's Hitmonlee and Snorunt being silly. The Hitmonlee is shaking with silent laughter, while the Snorunt is trying to pretend she's above this foolishness (despite her own faint giggling).

An amused voice comes from behind the camera.] You do realize you guys look ridiculous, right? Here, Bruce, hold this for me for a minute. [The Pokégear trades hands to reveal Chie, pulling on and zipping up her jacket as she speaks.] Hi, everyone! Thought I'd check in, since it's been a while. We're all doing fine! Working hard and getting stronger, you know the drill. Although I guess these two were getting bored waiting for my shift to end. [Her brow furrows.] Hey, I just realized, that's my scarf. [She reaches past the camera to grab said scarf and sling it around her neck.]

Anyway, I wanted to say, we're heading to Goldenrod in a few days! I've got a friend there who's gonna get me past that weird tree thing. So I was just thinking, if anybody here in Violet wants to meet up and hang out, now's our chance! I've kinda been too busy training to meet people here, so I really should change that! Now, we're probably gonna leave...

[Before Chie can finish that thought, the local Nurse Joy approaches.] Excuse me, Miss Satonaka?

What's up? Oh, shoot, did I forget to clock out again?

Oh, no. I'm afraid we found this poor dear when we were doing some computer maintenance. [The nurse hands Chie a Pokéball.] He was sent to you from Goldenrod some time ago, but ended up in the wrong PC box.

Goldenrod? [Chie looks blank for a moment, but then her face lights with comprehension.] Oh! This must be the Pokémon Rise-chan was saving for me! Great, thanks! [Nurse Joy smiles and returns to her work, and Chie turns back to the gear.] I can hardly wait to see what he looks like... Okay, come on out!

[Chie tosses the ball to the ground, and poof! Out comes... an adorable Dunsparce, which immediately leaps into Chie's arms. Oh my gosh my trainer is back!!! She... doesn't take it well.] Aaugh! W-What are you, some kind of weird bug? [The Dunsparce jumps at her exclamation. What, what's going on, what's wrong? Clearly I have to hide in my trainer's jacket now!] Hey, cut it out!

[And then Chie's foot hits a little puddle left by someone coming in out of the cold, and down she goes. The Pokégear goes flying as Bruce rushes forward to try to catch her, and the feed goes black.]

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*Hayate is glancing over his shoulder back at her at that, putting up a pretty sad looking smile.*

Isn't that fine though...? I've already messed things up with her far beyond what any normal person would want to recover from... Not to mention the fact that I was only an acquaintance at best before all of this. She really would be better off just forgetting about someone like me who can't even look her in the eyes. *He lets out a small chuckle and faces away from her again* Rather than that, I'm sure she'll forget about me entirely in due time...

Wha -- no, it's not fine! [Hold on to your Ralts, Hayate, because Chie is turning you toward her and putting her other hand on your other shoulder and you are NOT ALLOWED to turn away.] She doesn't want to forget you! She wants to be your friend! Are you happy just ignoring that?

*ffff he is indeed holding onto his Ralts, clinging to her tightly as Chie turns him about.* --eh?! Th-that's... I... *he might not be able to turn away, but he can sure avert his gaze downward to his Ralts.* I've already avoided her for so long, even if she wants to try and fix things, it won't ever be 'normal' again...

You'll never know if you don't try... right? Maybe... [Chie frowns, struggling for words and feeling like she is the absolute worst person to be trying to do this.] God, I don't know... Maybe you can... find a new "normal"?

I'm not sure I would be able to find the old "normal", even if I tried... *He is looking back up to Chie now, forcing another weak-willed smile.* Maybe the "normal" for me now is to just be the one guy who she doesn't talk to? If she posted to the network about this, it's probably for the best... I mean, I'm sure that a bunch of her friends replied and likely all think ill of me just on principle now. I'm perfectly fine with being the target of their enmity; I'm used to it, after all.

Edited 2011-01-22 06:03 (UTC)

Ugh! I'm trying to tell you you shouldn't be fine with that! [Chie groans. It's like she has a switch labeled "sympathetic" and "infuriated" and he just keeps toggling it.] Look, just answer this. Do you want to try to be her friend? Or would you rather give up just 'cause it's easier to avoid her?

Aaa... *Time to avert his gaze off to the side, turning his head away from her.* It would be a lot easier to just keep avoiding her... Far simpler than having to deal with being awkward around her forever if we ever somehow became anything close to friends...

That's not what I asked. Yes or no: do you want to be Rise-chan's friend?

Er... I... *He honestly believes he doesn't deserve to be after all of this, so he is shifting his gaze downward again as his Ralts looks up at him sadly. He doesn't think it is possible at this point, so clearly the only right answer is:* No... No, I don't...

... [With that, Chie lets go of his shoulders.] Alright. Fine. I'm sorry I tried to help.

[She spins around and gestures at her Pokémon, voice clipped.] C'mon, guys, we've still got today's training to do. [Bruce, Suzuka Gongen, and Yosuke all glance at each other, then to Hayate and Miya. None of them seem willing to just leave like this...]

*hrrrrgh Hayate is just... standing there. Quietly looking down at Miya and turning around to head out of the center, clinging to the little Ralts as she huddles against him.* I'm sorry... *slowly slinking out and muttering* It's better like this.

[Chie's moments from the door when Suzuka Gongen and Yosuke give up and start running/floating after her. Bruce tarries a bit longer, though, finally leaning down toward the Ralts and actually speaking --] Hitmonlee, lee? Hitmon. ['Let's not give up on them yet, okay? We'll talk later.' That little message passed along, he runs to join the rest of his group.]

*Bruce why-- Hayate is a little surprised to see him stop and say something to Miya, but the Ralts stares off at him after the Hitmonlee runs off, feeling somewhat torn, due to knowing exactly what her trainer is feeling.* ... mm. I should wait a while, so I don't run into her right away...

Bout 003 (Video/Action): Silliness in Violet. (backdated to Mon. 1/17)

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