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route_10652015-08-01 08:50 pm
stonebones) wrote in route_10652015-08-01 08:50 pm
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carefree the songs our children once sang,
Who: Emil + anyone in Violet!
Where: Violet City (Center, Sprout Tower, Air Show.)
When: July 27th - August 3rd.
Summary: Emil's first week in Violet City!
Rating: PG-13 at most, probably for mun's mouth if anything.
Log:
[ARRIVAL IN VIOLET - POKEMON CENTER - LATE MONDAY THE 27TH, STORMY.]
[It's already evening when Emil and Stilzchen run into town, the boy trying to use his purple coat as an umbrella to protect them from the rain and clattering overhead. Stilzchen doesn't seem to pay it any mind, tugging his trainer along as fast as he can. He'd known they must have been close, but Emil doesn't even realize they've made it to town until he hears the soft, automatic whirr of the center's doors open before him. Finally free of the storm, he follows the wall a few steps away from the door so he won't be in anyone's way when he sinks down in a slump on the floor.]
We made it... We're in Violet! You did it, Stilzchen!
[He gestures for the Sableye to come over to him and he obliges, galumphing over and into Emil's lap. Rain-soaked and unsettling as Stilzchen may be, it doesn't keep Emil from closing his arms around him in a tight hug. The little Shade-like creature had grown to be quite the guide, even through the disgusting weather turns through July.]
Thank you...
[It takes a while for the pair to get settled in, but once they are, Emil can be found camped out on a loveseat with a styrofoam cup of tea, lifting his blindfolded eyes to the ceiling whenever there's a particularly loud crash of thunder. The rest of the time, passersby might notice him mumbling at their approach, apparently listing traits like age, sex, and general build that...sound pretty accurate to them. But he's definitely still blindfolded..right?]
[HORTON HATCHES AN EGG - AROUND TOWN/POKEMON CENTER - TUESDAY THE 28TH, CLOUDY.]
[After a day of exploring Violet, Emil's back to his loveseat, almost vibrating with excitement. A week's worth of travel means that the egg he'd picked out from the Breeding Center is finally ready to hatch, and while he can't actually see it happen (Stilzchen is ever-present with the 'gear's camera function) he definitely wants to be there and alert for this miracle of miracles. It isn't just the mammal hatching from an egg that gets him, although that's what he'd commented on just over a week ago to the network, but the fact that this baby in particular is going to be a kitty.
He's so excited.
And when the bubbling joy of KITTY finally settles a bit, Emil will still be obsessively cuddling his little kitten and proposing various names to her.]
[LURING ACHATOT LITWICK? - SPROUT TOWER/POKEMON CENTER - WEDNESDAY THE 29TH, RAINY.]
[He hadn't been planning on getting another pokemon so soon, already feeling overwhelmed by Suddenly Shade and Cutest Cat. They were helpful, certainly, but no matter how much Stilzchen made it a point to take care of him, Emil doubts that Sebastian, Sensei, or anyone before them would have let him have one pet to take care of on his own, let alone a potential third.
Still, he couldn't help being interested when his Sprout Tower tour is interrupted by a whistle and a harsher-but-still-Emil mimic of his own humming. Most of his day is spent continuing to sing to the Chatot, but it's a Litwick that creeps ever closer while the bird remains high up in the beams watching.
Having grown used to Stilzchen's ghostly presence, it isn't until he gets back to the center and the Sableye is around to point the stowaway out to him that Emil realizes he's been haunted.]
[PLAYING WITH POKEMON - POKEMON CENTER - THURSDAY THE 30TH, RAINY.]
[With the weather having taken a turn for the worse again, Emil spends most of his time indoors on Thursday, getting to know the newer members of his team, Lua and Spencer. It also give him an opportunity to learn a little something about his starter! Turns out, Stilzchen's a little jealous of the new baby, or at least the attention Lua's been receiving, and so his day is dedicated to trying to cat. Impish as he is, it's really hard to act like a feline, but he's doing his best.
Lua doesn't seem bothered (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!), and Emil's more confused than anything. Oh well, who wants to do more Head It?]
[ALL WORK AND NO PLAY - VIOLET MONKS' FIELDS (Emil) + FALKNER'S AERIAL SHOW (Stilzchen, Monday only)/POKEMON CENTER - FRIDAY THE 31ST, SUNNY - MONDAY THE 3RD, HOT AS BALLS.]
[YEAH, THE WEATHER'S NOT AWFUL AND WET AGAIN, that means...that means it's time to get a job...
...so Emil basically got super broke without realizing it because he's not used to handling his own finances, look he's ten. Luckily, the monks of Sprout Tower have agreed to let him work in the fields with them, spending a while to make sure he's able to prune correctly while he refuses to take off the damn blindfold. By the third day, he's confident enough to not even have Stilzchen hovering over his shoulders, which is good because the ghoul's got other plans for Monday. While Emil labors in the field, the Sableye's at Falkner's air show, trying his hardest to go unnoticed while still being able to record some footage for his trainer.
It's possible he might get in trouble for that, oops. But Emil doesn't have to know, really! Especially since the poor kid comes home each night looking like he's praying for a rainstorm to happen so at least he wouldn't feel so faint in the heat.]
Where: Violet City (Center, Sprout Tower, Air Show.)
When: July 27th - August 3rd.
Summary: Emil's first week in Violet City!
Rating: PG-13 at most, probably for mun's mouth if anything.
Log:
[ARRIVAL IN VIOLET - POKEMON CENTER - LATE MONDAY THE 27TH, STORMY.]
[It's already evening when Emil and Stilzchen run into town, the boy trying to use his purple coat as an umbrella to protect them from the rain and clattering overhead. Stilzchen doesn't seem to pay it any mind, tugging his trainer along as fast as he can. He'd known they must have been close, but Emil doesn't even realize they've made it to town until he hears the soft, automatic whirr of the center's doors open before him. Finally free of the storm, he follows the wall a few steps away from the door so he won't be in anyone's way when he sinks down in a slump on the floor.]
We made it... We're in Violet! You did it, Stilzchen!
[He gestures for the Sableye to come over to him and he obliges, galumphing over and into Emil's lap. Rain-soaked and unsettling as Stilzchen may be, it doesn't keep Emil from closing his arms around him in a tight hug. The little Shade-like creature had grown to be quite the guide, even through the disgusting weather turns through July.]
Thank you...
[It takes a while for the pair to get settled in, but once they are, Emil can be found camped out on a loveseat with a styrofoam cup of tea, lifting his blindfolded eyes to the ceiling whenever there's a particularly loud crash of thunder. The rest of the time, passersby might notice him mumbling at their approach, apparently listing traits like age, sex, and general build that...sound pretty accurate to them. But he's definitely still blindfolded..right?]
[HORTON HATCHES AN EGG - AROUND TOWN/POKEMON CENTER - TUESDAY THE 28TH, CLOUDY.]
[After a day of exploring Violet, Emil's back to his loveseat, almost vibrating with excitement. A week's worth of travel means that the egg he'd picked out from the Breeding Center is finally ready to hatch, and while he can't actually see it happen (Stilzchen is ever-present with the 'gear's camera function) he definitely wants to be there and alert for this miracle of miracles. It isn't just the mammal hatching from an egg that gets him, although that's what he'd commented on just over a week ago to the network, but the fact that this baby in particular is going to be a kitty.
He's so excited.
And when the bubbling joy of KITTY finally settles a bit, Emil will still be obsessively cuddling his little kitten and proposing various names to her.]
[LURING A
[He hadn't been planning on getting another pokemon so soon, already feeling overwhelmed by Suddenly Shade and Cutest Cat. They were helpful, certainly, but no matter how much Stilzchen made it a point to take care of him, Emil doubts that Sebastian, Sensei, or anyone before them would have let him have one pet to take care of on his own, let alone a potential third.
Still, he couldn't help being interested when his Sprout Tower tour is interrupted by a whistle and a harsher-but-still-Emil mimic of his own humming. Most of his day is spent continuing to sing to the Chatot, but it's a Litwick that creeps ever closer while the bird remains high up in the beams watching.
Having grown used to Stilzchen's ghostly presence, it isn't until he gets back to the center and the Sableye is around to point the stowaway out to him that Emil realizes he's been haunted.]
[PLAYING WITH POKEMON - POKEMON CENTER - THURSDAY THE 30TH, RAINY.]
[With the weather having taken a turn for the worse again, Emil spends most of his time indoors on Thursday, getting to know the newer members of his team, Lua and Spencer. It also give him an opportunity to learn a little something about his starter! Turns out, Stilzchen's a little jealous of the new baby, or at least the attention Lua's been receiving, and so his day is dedicated to trying to cat. Impish as he is, it's really hard to act like a feline, but he's doing his best.
Lua doesn't seem bothered (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!), and Emil's more confused than anything. Oh well, who wants to do more Head It?]
[ALL WORK AND NO PLAY - VIOLET MONKS' FIELDS (Emil) + FALKNER'S AERIAL SHOW (Stilzchen, Monday only)/POKEMON CENTER - FRIDAY THE 31ST, SUNNY - MONDAY THE 3RD, HOT AS BALLS.]
[YEAH, THE WEATHER'S NOT AWFUL AND WET AGAIN, that means...that means it's time to get a job...
...so Emil basically got super broke without realizing it because he's not used to handling his own finances, look he's ten. Luckily, the monks of Sprout Tower have agreed to let him work in the fields with them, spending a while to make sure he's able to prune correctly while he refuses to take off the damn blindfold. By the third day, he's confident enough to not even have Stilzchen hovering over his shoulders, which is good because the ghoul's got other plans for Monday. While Emil labors in the field, the Sableye's at Falkner's air show, trying his hardest to go unnoticed while still being able to record some footage for his trainer.
It's possible he might get in trouble for that, oops. But Emil doesn't have to know, really! Especially since the poor kid comes home each night looking like he's praying for a rainstorm to happen so at least he wouldn't feel so faint in the heat.]
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But dehydration is not.
Maka decided to visit the monks that day to distribute some water bottles to them, since it's been a while since she's come to Violet and hey--may as well do something nice for the monks.
Emil is someone she notices last, partly because he's so small. He is definitely too small to be doing hard labor out in this weather, so though she reaches him last, she still calls him out.]
Hey there! Come have some water before you totally collapse!
[Not that she expects him to stop working entirely just to get water, she's still approaching to hand over a bottle.]
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He doesn't even realize that it's him being addressed at first, given the attention he's focusing on the grapevines, though he muses for a moment that there's something about the voice that's a little nostalgic, even if it was off. When it registers that the footsteps are getting closer, and lined up physically with the call, Emil finally looks up.]
Me? [He frowns, getting to his feet so he can close the distance left and accept the bottle, and dusts off his capris.] Oh, I...was fine, but thank you very much! This is really nice of you.
[Still, despite his assurance and the fact that he worked fewer hours as a child, the water definitely looks pretty needed, and he downs a good portion of the water in one go.]
Um -- [Emil wipes his lips with the back of a hand before continuing:] -- you don't usually come by here, do you? Are you starting work, too?
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I was visiting the monks, it's been a while since I've been back here, but while I'm visiting a friend I may as well take the opportunity to visit some more friends. [A pause, Maka tilts her head to look over Emil, smiling faintly.] I, um...don't remember the monks putting blindfolds on their workers, though.
[To be fair, ninjas do that sort of thing sometimes, for enhancing their senses or something, and she's known plenty of ninjas.]
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Ah, they don't... This is mine. [Emil tips his head down, absently running his fingers over the fabric. His next tone sounds sheepish, but it's got a bit of a cheerful lilt to it.] They actually wanted me to take it off until I showed them that it wouldn't be a problem. And they don't hover around me anymore, so I must be doing a pretty good job!
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[Good job, Albarn. Her tone sounds flustered next, twisting and tugging one of her pigtails nervously, trying to formulate a reaction.]
Oh, gosh, I'm sorry! [So--so he's training himself??] That's--that's really cool, though, how you can do that on your own. I couldn't...do anything like that even with my perception.
[Mostly because plants don't have souls.]
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It just takes practice, is all -- like anything else! [Another swig of water, though this one is much less desperate.] Um... What's this about perception, though?
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even if she's nearly adult age at this point, age discrimination is not a thing when it comes to coolness.]Well...how should I put it?
[It's been a while since she's talked about abilities of any sort, trying to keep up the appearance that she's normal for some peoples' sake.]
Let's say I concentrated my perception on you right now, then I'd be able to see the shape and form of your...soul. Its color, your nature, stuff like that. And even if I closed my eyes and you walked away and hid, I'd still be able to track you by your soul.
[...Is this creepy? Is he going to call her creepy?]
It, um, it doesn't work if something doesn't have a soul, though.
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[He tilts his head to the side, obviously having to think on how that would work, but he's not as put off by the idea as a ten-year-old maybe should be.]
That sounds way cooler than just learning to do things blindfolded, though! Is it like magic? Can you do it now, or did it...? [Get taken away, like so many others' abilities had been.]
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[A pause, she shakes her head. Then realizes Emil probably can't see that.]
Ah...no. I haven't been able to for a while now. Sometimes there are weird days where you get your abilities back, but I can barely remember those times.
[And that's a little unnerving to her, considering usually Maka's mind is like a steel trap and she doesn't forget things.]
Next time it happens, though, I'll show you if you want.
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[It's a little disappointing, even if the fields don't really provide a good place to test it out. He supposes it's for the best, since he shouldn't get too distracted from his work.]
I've heard of that happening. I'm already going to be meeting up with someone so he can teach me more about practicing magic, but I don't see why I couldn't see you then, too! [...OH RIGHT, UH -- ] I'm Emil, by the way!
[Should probably...do that, if he's going to be doing with soul things with strangers, no matter now trusting he is.]
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[He's a sweet kid, and Maka does the best she can to sound as friendly as her expression is.]
My name's Maka, it's nice to meet you, Emil! You're new to Johto, aren't you? I've got some books and guides about this place if you wanted to see them.
[A pause.]
Um, I mean if you like books anyway, not a lot of people do, but I run the book club, so it's kinda my thing.
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Oh! Twilight Sparkle told me about a book club! It sounds like a lot of fun, even if I've never done something like that before! [Maka's name sounds a little familiar too, but... Well, it's been a while since that conversation with Kaneki, sorry.] I'd love to look through any books you think I should read. I'm pretty used to doing research, but I had no idea where to start, here...
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[She gets enthusiastic about books.]
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[And since he's talk to two of this girl's friends, she's firmly slotted into the "nice and trustworthy" list. Congratulations, Maka! Even if it's...not a hard list to get on.]
I haven't had a lot of time to read for fun, here or back home, but I'm definitely interested.
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[She's kidding, it's just weird to hear that friends have been talking about or mentioning her (and in a positive manner? What's up with that).]
He is, he's one of the closest friends I've made here.
[It's just unfortunate how damn naive he is.]
I can start you off on a book about Johto's legends, if you like. I know it sounds silly but the legends are...pretty real here, and people take them seriously.
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That sounds great! And it's not that silly, is it? Why would things become legend if they weren't true?
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Ah...a lot of adults conflate legends with "myths" is all. But anybody that would try to say it about the legends of this world would be foolish, since we have seen the creatures talked about a few times.
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You mean they're still around? [That's a bit of a surprise, but Emil sounds pretty excited. If they were visible, Maka could see his eyes widen.] That's really incredible... I'd love to see them for myself, someday... Well, the nicer ones, anyway.
[Some legends were better off staying in books, probably.]
After I borrow one of the books, do you think you could tell me what it was like in person?
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You can call or come visit any time you like, Emil.
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Thank you... And if I can ever do anything for you, just let me know! I mean, I know I'm new here and there's not a lot I'm good at, but I'd love to be able to help people!
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[Given in her mind the priority as a Meister has always been "protect the people" of course she'll always be sympathetic to others wanting to do that.]
We'll just figure it out as we go. Ken and Twilight will help, too.
[Maka meant...because they're nice and helpful people, not because she decides things for them, though she doesn't realize it might sound like that.]
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[Emil turns his head as one of the monks calls from behind -- the man didn't sound frustrated or anything by the chitchat going on, but they were paying him for his time spent there, and being younger he couldn't work as many hours as an adult could so the time was valuable.]
Oh, sorry! [He finished off the rest of the water bottle before returning to the vines, running his fingers along them to find where it was that he'd left off.] I almost forgot what I was supposed to be doing...
Um, I have to do this, but...you're welcome to stay and talk still, unless you have somewhere you need to be...?