quickattackjack | 25 days till Halloween [video]

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25 days till Halloween [video]

[The feed opens with THE SUN. It holds the great fiery sky-star center frame for a good half minute before anyone starts talking. The audio no longer warps as Jack is using a shiny new 'gear.]

Do you see that, people? That is the sun and it is glorious. Never ever forget how wonderful it is.

[The camera flips back around to show Jack's face and he looks...some kind of rough. He's got bags under his eyes and his color is a bit off--even for him. Even that goofy Exeggutor-print Hawaiian shirt isn't enough to make him look like his cheerful self. He blanks for a moment, as if he's forgotten why he even turned his 'gear on.]

OH! I'm finally out of that cave--er. Well. I suppose you can see that, huh? Dash and I made it safely to Azalea with the help of Mr. Cooper's Noctowl. Thank you so much, sir! I still owe you!

It's nice here.

[Edgar flaps into the frame and lands on her trainer's shoulder, butting her head against his neck. She's worreid about him.]

I've...forgotten what else I was going to say. I'm so tired. I think I'm going to stay here in the Pokemon Center for a little while.

Have I missed anything? My poke'gear...malfunctioned while I was in the cave.

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Bugs...? So that's what all that yelling was about.

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I almost wish I were here for that instead of stuck in that cave. I don't think I'll ever backtrack to Violet.

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It wasn't so much the cave itself being harsh...we just spent such a long time in there. And our poke'gears malfunctioned so it was a little hard to get any outside contact.

_{[That's because you DESTROYED yours, Jack.]}

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That's right! And with no broken bones!

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_{[Jack winces, having forgotten all about Claire's busted arm.]}

Oof, I'm sorry. I hope it wasn't a bad break.

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I hope it heals soon, anyhow! The worst I've gotten so far is a busted nose or a bruised ah-- tailbone. I'd recommend staying away from Sprout Tower.

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Some of the resident ghost Pokemon thought it would be a laugh to drag me up and down the stairs.

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I'm sure there are perfectly nice ghost pokemon in the world but...now, I just don't care to look for them.

Again, not a problem. I'm just happy to see you outside of the perpetual darkness. Jack, right?

_{[They've never been properly introduced, have they? No time like the present.]}

Yes, sir! Jack-- Jack Skellington. I'm afraid I've only heard your name in passing. Is Mr. Cooper acceptable?

Just Cooper is fine. Mr. Cooper is my father.

Alright then! Cooper it is!

Nice to formally know you, Jack. How are you two?

I think Rainbow Dash is well! Last I saw of her, she took off like a shot, so I'm sure she's doing Rainbow Dash-type things. She's a smart girl, she'll be fine!

I'm doing alright--I've got all my arms and legs, so I can't really complain. Sure am tired though.

_{[That makes him smile a little. He's quite fond of the pony.]}

She will be. You do look like you could use some rest, if you don't mind me saying. That cave sucked the energy out of me and I was only in there for a couple of days. I can only imagine what a month in there will do to a man.

No offense taken. I plan to stick around the Pokemon Center for a while...then I think I'll explore. I'd like to find a place for Dennis to stretch out and get some exercise.

Sounds like a good idea to me. I imagine I'll talk to you later.

Sounds good to me! Contact me any time!

I just might. _{[A smile and a nod in parting and end feed. /o/]}

... Dude, you made it out alive!

_[...]

.... EAT something!

_[SQUINT.]

Heather, is that you?

_{[He's playing it up. Jack's a man of theater after all.]}

It's been so long.

_{[At first Heather blinks, but then she catches onto the joke and grins, rolling her eyes.]}

Hardly recognized you myself.

You look like a skeleton.

Dreadful isn't it.

_{[He drags his hand down the length of his face, rolling his eyes back.]}

You look ghastly.

Posativly-- Pos....posativly...

_{Oh, I give up.} I don't have any ammo today, Heather. You didn't win, understand, but I'm going to have to rain check this until later.

Tell me how things have been on the outside. What's happening out here besides...bugs...and how'v you been?

_{[PSH, all she heard from that was 'I give up', 'you', and 'win'. So she grins triumphantly.]}

Hah.

Well-- anyway, you... didn't miss a lot. Bugs. That's about it. _{[She was... REALLY glad that she had made it to Goldenrod City before that swarm started. As aloof as she'd been about most of it thanks to the fact that she was GOOD at that sort of thing AND had two fire Pokemon to boot, she's not at all sure how well she'd have fared if the swarm struck while she was on the road...]}

Ah. Well. I can live without bugs, I think.

If you don't mind, I'm going to go take a nap. For about a week. I'm glad you're well, Heather!

I won't keep ya.

Sleep well!

Bet a bed will feel REAL nice after all that.

I think you're right. Bed is my new favorite thing.

So go get in one!

[The second they were out of that stupid cave, the first thing Dash did was jump onto her Pigeot's back and sail through the skies. Open air and sunlight never felt so good.

She's spent a good hour doing just that around Azalea, and she had some time to think. Eventually, she remembered... eggs. She had been offered two, and requested that they be sent to Azalea.

Horsefeathers-- What if they had hatched while they were trapped in Union Cave? She has to bring her flight break to a stop, to check on the eggs... and Jack. She should check on Jack too. c:

She steps into the Center somewhat reluctantly-- dang enclosed spaces again-- Gilda the Skarmory trailing after her. Just in time to hear a bit of Jack's message, too. She sidles up to him and nudges his arm.]

Heeeey, c'mon, man! You can't stay cooped up in here when we just got back out into open air!

_{[Jack lets out a wheezy little grunt. ;-; Daaaaash he's old and sore. And old!]}

Oh, you can just watch me.

_{[Jack turns from his technicolor traveling buddy and lays down right there on the bench with his face against the back. Very mature.]}

I'm not an outdoors man, I don't think.

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[DASH IS UNIMPRESSED. She crosses her arms and sighs.]
But you've gotta... Ugh, whatever. [Le sigh.] Laze around all you want. But while you're hanging out in here, I'm gonna go scope this place! [Lies-- she'll probably end up napping like a pro herself.]

But first things first... [She half-jogs over to the other side of the Center, and starts up what seems to be a little chat with one of the workers.

BRB Jack, picking up some eggs! Meanwhile, have a Gilda fluttering up onto the bench to sit with you! She's not... the best snuggling material, but hey.]

_{[Jack pulls the hem of his coat up over his head and grunts.]} Try surviving that cave when you're as old as Halloween itself.

_{[GRUMP GRUMP GRUMP]}

If I ever see another rock or hear another o-oddish again, it'll be too so-OOHN! _{[COLD BIRD. COLD POINTY BIRD]} Gilda! Not now!

[Gilda turns her head around, giving Jack a glare and a squawk.] Skrraaar! [DEAL WITH IT, OLD MAN. I LIKE IT UP HERE.]

Ugh, tell me about it... That, or another Zubat. [Oh, and there's Dash! Huh, that was fast. She's carrying two Pokemon eggs in her arms-- one orange, the other blue and red. She frowns at the stubbornly perched Skarmory.] ... Geez, Gilda, leave him alone already. [A grin.] Don't give him even more stuff to whine about. Heh! [SHE KIDS, SHE KIDS.]

_{[Jack pulled his coat off his head and returned the metal bird's glare.]}

So help me I'll cover you in fridge magnets...

_{[When Dash came back, Jack decided to ignore her teasing in favor of being curious about the eggs.]}

Where did those come from?

[Even more glaring action, even as Dash continues talking-- Gilda is a pro at this. COME AT ME, BRO. I AIN'T AFRAID OF NO FRIDGE MAGNETS.]

Some guys were just handin' them out over the 'gear a while back! Said they needed good homes, so I took 'em up on the offer, 'cause I'm an awesome trainer and all that. [She takes a seat on the floor, one egg on each knee.] And guess what! One of them's supposed to be a dragon type! And I dunno about the other one, but I'm sure it'll be awesome!! [Eeeeeee! She is clearly very excite.]

_{[Jack turns a little so that he's laying on the bench but now looking at his buddy and her newest team members.]}

Well that was nice of them.

_{[See this, Gilda? THIS IS JACK IGNORING YOU.]}

You'll finally get your dragon!

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Yup! [Beaming so hard right now!] Johto won't stand a chance! Hah! [She just really hopes the baby dragon is like Spike and not like the dragon that beat her up that one time. But let's not mention that, shall we?

And Gilda does not approve of being ignored! >8C
She starts to pluck at his clothes with her beak.]
... Gilda! Geez, knock it off, metalhead. We're trying to have a conversation here!

I hope Gilda doesn't turn out like Doc.

_{[STILL IGNORING YOU, GILDA. IN FACT. TALKING ABOUT YOU LIKE YOU'RE NOT EVEN THERE. WHAT NOW?]}

This town is a little bigger than Violet. I wonder what kind of jobs are here.

[She glances sidelong at the bird, who just... continues to squawk and pester.]
Yyyyeah, that'd be kinda freaky. [Biggest understatement of the year-- it's Doc with more pointy edges.] Her name definitely suits her... But at least she's not the best flyer yet. [Oh dear, the Skarmory pretty much grew up in Union Cave. Wh-what if she can't fly at all?!]

... Huh, I wasn't even thinking about that. [Jobs, that is. Because all that was on Dash's mind was "freedom" and "gym battle".] Ya think there'll be something better than store clerk and Center worker? 'Cause, I mean... I'm not takin' that job again!

Oh, it's not so bad! You get to meet a lot of interesting people working in a store.

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