2nd Pokeball - A Completely Ridiculous Inquiry

[unbroken_chain]

When the feed snaps on, it reveals Kotoha, sitting calmly in a chair. She fiddles with the bow at the back of her neck for a few seconds before launching into a spiel.

"Hi, my name's Kotoha, and I have a question."

There's slight hint of urgency in her voice, and her blue eyes are intense as she leans forward slightly to ask her question.

"Why is everyone so pretty?"

...wait what.

"Is it, like, a requirement? 'You must be this sexy to save the world'? I mean, I know I'm pretty, but I've met people here that rank right up there with Elesa, and she's a supermodel."

She leans back and drums her heels against the floor.

"It's not fair! How am I supposed to get anything done when I'm constantly distracted like this?!"

She bounces to her feet at that and starts pacing, letting out a little growl of frustration.

"Urrrrr! Stupid teenage hormones!"

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[unbroken_chain]

"Well, if you do find some place where it's feasible, tell me!"

Kotoha is obviously enjoying this.

[shadowsher]

[ He is so embarrassed that he does not comment on puppies hatching. Just looks down and tries not to let his red face show. ]

I wouldn't go that far.

[unbroken_chain]

"I would and I did! So when are you free?"

[shadowsher]

Uh, any time, I guess, but you know if you're just saying that out of pity then I really won't be insulted or anything, right?

[unbroken_chain]

Kotoha just stares for several moments.

"...that's one of the most depressing things I've ever heard anyone say."

Hands on hips.

"Are you so unused to compliments that you can't even consider I was being sincere? And, uh...even if I wasn't sincere - which I totally am - the idea that someone could lie to your face and you wouldn't even get mad is...geezum Murkrow, that's depressing. You need to get some friends other than me so you can get used to compliments, young man."

A beat.

"Oh, yeah, we're friends now. I'm not backing down on this."

UNILATERAL FRIENDSHIP TRAIN: PULLING OUT OF THE STATION

video; it is time

[awww_yeeeeeaaaah]

[Pffft, well that's an interesting way of looking at things.]

Aww, don't worry, I'm sure you'll manage.

[Thankfully, Kaito fell more on the "Aww how cute" scale, so he'd hopefully be less distracting.]

[unbroken_chain]

"Thanks for the words of support, random cute guy!"

A pause as she considers the video feed.

"Is your hair as thick and luxurious as it looks, or do you just use a lot of product?"

don't say product, don't say product

[shadowsher]

H-huh? Wait, uh...

[ That was not how he expected that scolding to end. Because yeah, he knows that he needs to get it together and not be so unsure. Satou tells him all of the time, but it's still taking a while to sink in. Especially when she's not here. ]

W-wait, are you sure that's okay? [ Is this train safe? ]

[awww_yeeeeeaaaah]

P-product? [What, like mousse or something?]

It's usually like this when I wake up, I guess.

[So, it's...bed head. Nice.]

[unbroken_chain]

As safe as any train with no brakes.

"Sure it's okay! I heard there's an arcade somewhere around here - you wanna visit it sometime?"

A brief pause.

"Oh yeah, what's your name, anyway?"

[unbroken_chain]

"Wow, I couldn't tell. It's a good look for you!"

[virtualbirdwatching]

"Apparently my mind was drawn into the game when I was called here. I'm not sure how that would have happened, though..."

[unbroken_chain]

"...huh. You think it was being called here that did it, or something about the actual game? Because if it was the game, it might be a good idea to get a new hobby when you get home."

[awww_yeeeeeaaaah]

Thanks. I'm liking the Princess Leia look you have going there too.

[unbroken_chain]

...huh?

"Who's that?"

video

[spaztastic]

[Another shrug.]

Yeah? I mean, that's how I understood it. Almost everyone I've met here kinda has combat experience, at least.

[video]

[selematpagi]

... Yeah, actually! I've been around for a 'real long time! Half a year, maybe?

[ She smirks all cocky like. Any chance for her to show off to newcomers! ]

You could say I know loads about this place!

[trollsdragons]

In some respects, I suppose I am, but it's not necessarily being down on myself as it is knowledge that there are much better people for the job.

[shadowsher]

An arcade, huh? I haven't been to one of those in a while...

[ ... Oh right. He hasn't introduced himself. ]

Mikale Godono. Sorry, that was rude of me...

[virtualbirdwatching]

"I don't really know. I've heard that if I go home, I won't be able to remember any of this, so that advice doesn't help a whole lot..."

Not to mention the fact that here she knows how that whole thing plays out.

[unbroken_chain]

"Groovy! I'll see you there, Mikale!"

Kotoha's expression suddenly turns serious.

"If you ditch me I will find you."

She manages to keep from breaking out into a giggle fit for three seconds after saying this. A new record!

[shadowsher]

I-I'm not going to ditch you!

[ In fact, he is going to start running right now! Because this train is terrifying. ]

[unbroken_chain]

Okay more giggling.

"Oh man, you actually believed me!"

Okay, the giggles are trailing off now.

"Totally. Adorable."

[shadowsher]

You were lying?!

[ He's met very few people who would actually admit to that, though. And now he's embarrassed to be the fool. ]

[unbroken_chain]

"Not lying, joking."

Pause.

"...Mikale, friends don't actually hunt each other down, you know?"