Rematch 001 (Video): Just a little bit of history repeating.

[usedgalacticpunt]

[The bedroom in Mom's house begins mostly quiet, as two Pokémon play among themselves while their trainers sleep. However, that peace doesn't last for long, as a moment later the device switches on--a blue tiny elephant taking up the screen. Or rather, Phanpy, Yukiko's new starter has just rolled and crashed into the device and has turned it on.

Moments later, a furry puppy bounds up next to the Phanpy, peering at the device curiously. Chie's Lillipup sniffs at the screen, then barks to his friend, pointing with one paw to another area of the room.

Phanpy agrees with a nod, though looks confused for a moment as she tries to work out the best way to carry the device over there--it seems like something their trainers would like, after all! So, the screen goes completely black for a moment as she tucks it into herself...only to roll towards the bed where both girls are currently sleeping--

CRASH.]

Nnh... Wha...? [Chie is the first to be roused by the Phanpy's enthusiastic roll, lifting one arm (both of which had somehow gotten wrapped around her friend) to rub the sleep out of her eyes. The Lillipup hops up onto the bed and starts licking at her cheek.] Muku, what're you doing? Cut it out...

[While Lillipup licks at Chie, Yukiko is dealing with problems of her own. Phanpy is still laying on the floor at the moment, but since the crash, her device has ended up flying through the air, catching a proper glimpse of their positioning, before it whacks her on the arm, toppling down between them soon after.]

Urgh... it's too early to wake up... [She stirs slowly, but then Phanpy is jumping up anyway, nudging at her with it's trunk. It's at this point she realises she is where she is, however, and her eyes fly open instead of her only being half awake.] C-Chie...? [It hasn't clicked that the device is on yet, though...]

Huh? Yukiko? I don't remember you sleeping over... last... [At this point Chie realizes that this isn't her bed or her bedroom, and the puppy still nudging her cheek is much too small to be the Muku she knows... She grabs the Lillipup and holds him in front of her, staring for a few seconds.] ...Oh my god. You're kidding me! Are we --

[Yukiko rubs at her eye for a moment, and moves to sit up, the device tilts enough so they're both on screen, being pounced on by their respective Pokémon. Phanpy is nudging at the edge of Yukiko's face now, as she looks between them, her best friend, and finally to the device--]

Back here...? [She finally notices that the device is on, and her face flushes up a little soon after--for being caught while asleep more than anything else, how odd this must look doesn't even occur to her.] Ah--!

We must be! There's no way this little guy isn't a -- what's the matter? [Chie looks over to Yukiko, then to the gear. She's a little less oblivious than her friend can sometimes be, but she doesn't think of how odd they look either. She just rolls her eyes and reaches down to turn it off.] Some things never change, huh... [Click.]

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[A little while later, the feed starts up again, this time under the trainers' control. Chie and Yukiko stand side by side outside Mom's house, their Pokémon running around in the background. Chie's the first to speak, looking a bit annoyed, but calm overall.]

Hey, guys. Guess it's been a while, huh? But we're back.

I'm sorry for the commotion before, but things seem to have been cleared up now. [She gives the camera a small smile.]

Yep, looks like it. So, uh... Souji-kun, you still here? Or anybody else we met before? Let us know! [With that, the two girls shut the gear off. They've made this journey once before, so they know time's a-wastin'.]


((Dual intro post for Chie (herolegs) and Yukiko (suzakufeather)!))

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[kyoukashotennis]

[Well that's one way to arrive to Johto. Well, back to it, it seems. Shiraishi'll smile slightly.]

I guess accidental posts are pretty normal around here, huh? [Been there, done that.]

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[herolegs]

No kidding. I swear, it's like the gears are designed to start recording if you so much as look at them funny.

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[kyoukashotennis]

It's like a candid camera. Always there when you least expect it to be.

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[herolegs]

And half the time it's when something embarrassing is going on, too! I'd almost think they have a mind of their own.

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[suzakufeather]

[Ah... so everyone had seen that.]

I'm sorry, I didn't realise it was on.

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[kyoukashotennis]

It's alright. I mean, it's not like it was your fault even.

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[suzakufeather]

Still. I feel like I should apologise, it wasn't a proper introduction, after all.

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[combat_butler]

Ah...

Seta-san is going to shriek with delight when he sees you two.

... ... on the inside, probably.

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[suzakufeather]

[!!!!]

Souji-kun is still here then?

[Though she is still surprised by how long it's been since she was here last.]

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[combat_butler]

Last I checked, yes! There would be a Johto wide pandemic regarding his business if he wasn't.

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[suzakufeather]

[She smiles at that, understanding.]

I suppose the breeding centre is rather useful, isn't it?

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[herolegs]

Hayate-kun, hey! Good to see you again!

[Chie can't help but snicker at that mental image.] Boy, what I wouldn't give to see that. He is still here too, then?

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[combat_butler]

Likewise, Chie-san! It looks like you're in for another round, hm?

Mm! Still here and still running a very successful business.

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[when_turks_fly]

Ah, so you two are friends of Souji? I imagine he'll be thrilled when to see you back.

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[suzakufeather]

Yes, we are. [She tilts her head a little.] Do you know him well?

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[when_turks_fly]

I wouldn't say too well, but half the fun of being friends with someone is getting to know them better and I'm looking forward to that. My name's Valeria, and you are...?

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[suzakufeather]

Oh, I'm sorry, I meant if you were becoming friends with him. You're right, part of building friendships is learning about each other - it's how those relationships evolve, after all.

[She gives her a smile.]

Yukiko Amagi, at your service. [She may have just nodded her head a little too, but she's been back working at the inn recently.]

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[herolegs]

Sure are! He stayed in our hometown for a while. [And then we saved the world together.] One nice thing about being here is we get to see him in person again!

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[when_turks_fly]

Oh, so you're friends from the same world. He's definitely going to be thrilled to see you again. I'm Valeria, and you are...?

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[herolegs]

Chie Satonaka! Pleased to meet you, Valeria! [She wriggles her fingers in a cheerful wave.]

video; forever late to everythinggggg :c

[tarotcards]

[ Souji has been extremely busy these days, taking care of the Breeding Centre and Foster Home in Goldenrod. To stack even more things onto his workload, he just opened up a second Breeding Centre in Celadon City. So for the past month, he's been doing nothing but taking the train back and forth from Johto and Kanto, doing countless paperwork and making sure everything is ready for its grand opening. This isn't even mentioning the few days lost because he got teleported to the Ice Path, which made him behind schedule. So, it's only natural that he looks pretty worn out; hair's a little messy, light stubble, always sipping his coffee. Look, it's a Dojima jr!! He's even wearing a tie, jesus christ, he's an adult now. ]

[ But once he sees this video feed, PUTTING DOWN HIS MUG AND ANSWERING THIS FEED NOW ]

Still here. Welcome back, you two.

[ Now, you two can question on really how long you've been gone. Your gear says how many months, but how many years do you think passed? ]

video; no it's okay!!!! /nuzzles ... I don't have appropriate icons sob

[suzakufeather]

[!!! Yukiko stares at the screen for a few moments, having to double take. Is that Dojima-sa--- oh.

Then panic settles in.]

Souji-kun!!! [GOSH WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING WITH THEM GONE?!] Are you alright?!

video; use the icon glitch trickkkk

[tarotcards]

[ cue confusion ]

Yeah, just tired. [ as usual ] Is there something wrong?

[ He's pretty sure he didn't get any visible bruises during his stay at the Ice Path. They're all on his knees so what's up? ]

video; no it's okay we love you c:

[herolegs]

Thought so! Thanks, Souji-ku...n...

[It takes a second for Souji's appearance to register in Chie's mind, but once it does, her jaw goes slack.] Wha... You... How long were we gone?!

video; you guys are the best ♥

[tarotcards]

[ huh? ]

About... five months ago?