006. [VIDEO, ALSO TWO OTHER THINGS.]

[preybeforemeals]

[VIDEO]

Ah, good afternoon, messieurs et mesdames!

[Holy shit, it seems somebody's in a great mood today – particularly when compared to the last few times he's been around on the network.

It's not exactly the greatest out there, weather-wise, but he seems to be going...somewhere outdoors as he broadcasts, filming as he goes; it's overcast but it's above freezing, and he's got that one bright blue coat on and over it he's got the most godawful scarf in the history of anything (it's got way too many colors and it's about two feet too long and basically it was made by a knitting bug and it looks it – so we can all thank Fujisaki-chan for unleashing this monstrosity on the world, cheers to you Fujisaki-chan), and his face is a little flushed due to both the cold and Tsukiyama just generally being worked up for god only knows what reason, and clearly it's a good day all around.]

It's been an excellent day so far, a good day for pursuing one's passions, for seeking out the ultimate experience...pleasure is the greatest reward one can give oneself, and if you haven't rewarded yourself today – ah, the only question left is why you haven't!

[And from the sudden aggressive blur of colors in the background, that was accompanied by the most enthusiastic little twirl because of course it was.]

So listen to me – I want you all to pursue something for me today! Something new, something you already enjoy - anything you want, just as long as it's something that pleases you. And tell me about what you've decided to do! I want to hear your voices today, mes amis – so make it good for me, all right?

[And with that the feed cuts off; at least he's having a good day today.

Happy birthday, you crazy bastard.]




[TEXT; PRIVATE TO MERIDIANA]

While I know it's short notice, would you mind going out to dinner with me tonight? I'm inviting Banjou-san as well; I would appreciate it greatly if both of you would join me.


[TEXT; PRIVATE TO BANJOU]

Do me a favor and pretend to tolerate my presence tonight; I'd like to take both you and Miss Everett to dinner with me this evening. Don't worry about payment; I'll handle it. I'm just asking for your company, that's all.

Comments

[preybeforemeals]

Ah, how was it? I'm planning on going that way myself, with a friend of my own; I've heard it's a charming place.

[codeforhope]

It was very nice! I liked it a lot. I enjoyed the Kimono Dance Theater the most, I think. A lot of people had been telling me good things about it.

[preybeforemeals]

That's what my friend is interested in, I think; of course, I've heard that there's a good amount of history to the place as well. Something about the towers there...

I'll probably be turning most of my interest there, honestly.

[codeforhope]

I didn't visit the towers myself, but I did spend some time at the museum there. There were a few exhibits that talked about them. They do sound very interesting.

[A bit...spooky in his opinion, given the descriptions he read, but still interesting regardless.]

[preybeforemeals]

It sounds like I'll enjoy myself, then - it's good to know that you did as well, amore.

Everything else has been fine?

[codeforhope]

Mhm. I- I actually won a gym badge while I was there!

It was very exciting.

[preybeforemeals]

[...oh no, it's cute]

Oh, did you? Was it your first?

[codeforhope]

It was, yes! My friend Oowada-kun told me that I should bring dark type Pokemon, so I had been training a lot for it.

Since there is a gym in Goldenrod, too, I might try to challenge that one sometime...but maybe later.

[preybeforemeals]

That's the one I've challenged so far! I never got around to the two before this one, but I was able to win at the Goldenrod gym without too many problems.

If dark is strong against Ecruteak's gym, I should be able to manage there as well.

[ASSUMING HIS DEATH SQUID IS NOT A LITTLE SHIT THAT DAY.]

[codeforhope]

That's good. I've heard that that gym can be a bit tricky unless you have the right Pokemon...but I think I will be okay too if I try to train some more.

Do you think you will try returning and getting the rest of the badges?

[preybeforemeals]

Oh, yes - it's a bit of an interest of mine, and I'd like to see the region as well! New experiences are always something that have interested me, you know, so I don't see why I wouldn't, all things told.

[codeforhope]

Oh! Good luck, then. I've enjoyed getting to travel myself...so I hope I get the chance to do it again, sometime.