DREAM 016 [VIDEO/ACTION IN ICE PATH]

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[ Upon entry from a number that has been missing from the entire network- both in new entries or replying to other entries -there is nothing but darkness. At first, it might seem like it's an audio, but the screen of the gear is completely black instead it clearly says that it's a video feed. So, perhaps the screen is covered or something. At least the audio is still loud and clear. As proven so, there seems to be a strange tapping sound- the sound of something sharp tapping on a window or glass. This sound continues for another few minutes before finally, the video feed kicks in.

Barely any light shines through the gear and the whole image is grainy, almost as watching a television with the worst reception ever-- well, not that bad, but it's still almost painful just looking at this. The cause of this might possibly have to do with the cracks seen on the screen and that the source of the pecking sound earlier is from a large Skarmory looming over it.

It moves off to the side and the camera on the ground captures the image of someone lying on the ground, facing away with their back's turned. Who might it be, on their sides on this frost-covered floor? Place the clues together:

The number registered to this gear, one Skarmory, a familiar mop of grey hair, perhaps even remembering what clothes this person has been wearing on the day he has disappeared?

Well, if still nothing adds up, the Steel-type Pokemon hops over to its trainer (who looks rather quite dead, just lying there, motionless) and nudges him with its beak. Finally, the person moves a bit and mumbles; ]

Izanagi, not right now...

[ How familiar is that voice? Well, it might not be too easy to tell since it sounds pretty groggy and rather terrible. From looking at the settings, as best one can from a broken screen and this terrible angle, frost seems to cover everything from the walls to the floors. Perhaps even an icicle or two can be seen on screen, but even without those, it will be easy to come to the conclusion that this location is somewhere cold; somewhere called the Ice Path.

The Skarmory lets out a small cry and nudges its trainer once again, in which he actually pushes himself upward a bit with a sigh. ]

What is it, Izanag--

[ And then, Souji Seta notices the Pokegear and the little light to indicate recording is turned on. He stares at it for a second before sitting up properly and reaching over to the gear. He holds it in his hands, cradling it a bit. ]

Thought it was completely broken. Guess it's still something.

[ He coughs a few times, not really bothering to cover his mouth with his sleeve. Feeling just a bit too tired to do anything but just lie around; just like he has done for the past few hours, nodding off a bit, but mainly thinking. Thinking about how being trapped here in the Ice Path is exactly the same as that one time so many months ago. Thinking on how he has been having those strange dreams whenever he has fallen asleep for just an hour. Thinking on how everything about his situation has seemed so much the same, except that this time, he doesn't seem as injured as he does seem sick.

Well, probably getting so little sleep then being thrown into an ice cave didn't help. The way he looks and his raspy voice does seem to indicate it. ]

Souji Seta here. Sorry about disappearing for a while... I'm-- [ --having difficulties with my feelings and conflicting thoughts with everything while my self esteem has taken a hit again-- ] --lost in the Ice Path again.

Not too sure how long it'll take me to get out here. [ 'Not even too sure I've in here between just sitting around and having terrible sleeping patterns'. ] I'll find an exit out soon. [ 'Or sooner or later' ]

[ There's a pause, as if Souji isn't too sure what to say now. Maybe he's just deciding on what to say, how to word it, or maybe he's just not feeling well enough to process things as quickly as usual. ] Has... Has anyone who has been having these dreams have... people "revisit" them? [ He isn't too sure how to properly word it right now, not especially in his condition. ]

[ He lowers the gear, placing his hands in his lap. He then gives a small smile as if everything is alright. ]

Thanks. See you soon.

[ And the feed shuts off! ]


(( ooc: TAGS WILL BE HELD OFF UNTIL... TOMORROW OR LATER SINCE I'M REALLY TIRED. Tags for Layton's entry, I'm apologize, but I'll get to them too with Souji's later! Also, I will still be spreading my love over at that ooc entry I have made and later the love meme! Sorry bros, I'm just... as tired as Souji right now. 8( I think there's a bug going around in my house-- BUT YEAH HAVE AT IT ))

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1/IDFK HOLD ON

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[Staring]

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[OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING]

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[JFC, PARTNER YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PRACTICALLY BE DYING ON ME SBGVFDTRY6UASHJFJDSHFDH]

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[There is the slightest bit of relief. He's alive. He's here. It's pretty slight though, before...]

voice; and we're still going btw

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Sou--

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Dammit, you idiot! Argh-- [He's rushing to look at at a map. He doesn't care that none of this is your fault, he is pissed that he's been so worried during all this crap.]

OKAY DONE.

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[Annnnnnnnd seeing how far away this is on the map] Alright, screw this.

[A pause.] I'm closing the centre or leaving it to Rise or Merlin or something. I'm jumping on Mada and coming that way. Ju... Just get out of that thing and I'll find you, okay?

you are a beautiful soul

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[ Oh, of all people that Souji has wanted to see, Yosuke has been not one of them. Not because he's angry, annoyed, spiteful, but rather because he's not too sure how to act. He normally always knows though now... ]

I can find my way out and back to Goldenrod myself.

only because you you

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[It's not as if Yosuke is too keen on this himself, but he's too busy freaking out to be preoccupied with all of his other feelings right now.]

You have no supplies and one Pokémon, and you sound like you're dying. Shut the hell up and deal with it.

i think you missed a word, dear

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[ Souji is a bit taken back, not having to hear Yosuke this forceful and angry for a while. ]

It's not like I haven't done this before. [ Like back in December which was... pretty much even worse than this. ]

o-oops. how does I english, ichi? :(

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I don't care, okay? [He is being very firm about this.] It's not all for one and one for Souji. We're a team and you're out there alone.

[Ready for it? Ready? Because Yosuke is pretty pissed right now.]

You don't go missing for a week and play it down. We were worried - everyone at the centre, all of your friends. Stop acting like you're... completely infallible or something! Da-dammit, you're... you're such an idiot sometimes!

beat other languages and check their pockets for spare vocabulary also 1/3

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[ He doesn't say anything for a minute, unsure as to how to react. At first, it's more of being surprised at how blunt Yosuke is and being this pissed. ]

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[ Then it has died down into feeling guilty for having people worry about him. ]

d-d-d-d-d-d-d-done

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[ Then a small flash of his own anger back. ]

What about you? Travelling all the way here alone without knowing the path? I took the path already, so I'm fine.

jdhufghsd sob this thread 1/2

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[That tone... bothers him. He really doesn't like Souji talking that way with him, but.]

You're not fine - I can tell you're not, so quit acting like it! G-geez. Just shut up and get out of that cave.

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[A pause, and a sigh, sounding a little less angry.] Aren't you the one always telling us not to do things alone? It goes both ways...

And what the hell kind of friend would I be if I just I didn't come help, partner?

[There's a slight twinge of uncertainty in that last statement... a bit forced, even, as he tries to give a semblance of normalcy despite his conflicting feelings.]

their first somewhat-big arguement ;;

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[ He calms himself down once Yosuke has managed to a bit as well and when he uses "partner", he can really only think about to his Shadow. He lets out a breath and swallows. ]

It's a long trip.

sob i know ;;; it makes me all sadface

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Yeah, I know that. When's stuff like that ever stopped us before?

are you still going to punch souji, yosuke? ;;

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You're travelling alone.

yes but probably not right away

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Yeah, because any of them will even let me leave the building alone.

good because why would you punch a sick boy

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[ Gonna try one more attempt. ]

Just sit tight. I'll be back in Goldenrod soon and I'll take it easy.

no but as soon as he's not sick, it's fair game

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Dude, did you develop a hearing problem or something in there? [Sighing.] I. Am. Going. There. Just get your ass out of the damn cave and we'll take it from there.

don't make souji push you into a trash can, yosuke

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[ A small sigh. ]

At least bring someone else with you. [ Or he'll be worried sick-- well, worried sicker. ]

that's just mean, bro :(

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Fine, fine... geez.

[A deep sigh. And then.] I'll pick up some fried rice too. On the way.

isn't it his special place? 8(

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[ a-ah... fried rice... Yosuke, you really know what will make Souji cave in, don't you? hnnnnnrg... Well, try to act cool. ]

Don't spend too much money.