prank #19 | video / action for Dave if he's in the hotel room.

[ghostytrainer]

[For once, there is no smile on John's face when he turns on the video feed. Instead there is a look of tired, barely-restrained panic on his face. Also unusual are the stacks of books surrounding him. Someone went to the library. Someone found every book they could on ghosts and legends.]

[Someone stayed up all night reading all those books, and it definitely shows.]

[Barely visible on the couch behind him is a lavender-clad body laid out on the couch. The face isn't visible, but to anyone who knows her, the clothes should be recognizable as those of Rose Lalonde.]

Has... [His voice is the tiniest bit shaky. He's really trying his hardest to stay calm here.] Anyone figured anything out yet? About the people who were taken, I mean? And how to get them back? I talked to a few people about it last night but...heh, it's a different day now, right? [There's a very forced, weak laugh.] I read every book I could find...but they aren't telling me anything more than the pokédex did.

[It's a little late for "don't look in their backs."]

So...yeah. If anyone knows something, I would appreciate it.

[He gives the camera once last slightly desperate look before clicking it off.]

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Guile had been perched next to Rose's head for the duration of the video, listening intently to the boy whilst nuzzling her trainer's cheek. Not really trying to wake her up anymore, mostly for comforting herself. Once it's obvious he's done recording, however, she gingerly hops down from her spot and rubs up against his side, underneath his arm.]]

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Startled, he jumps a bit as he looks down to see exactly what it was that brushed against him.]

Oh...hey, Guile.

[Would you like a scratch behind the ear? Because that is what you are getting right now.]

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[She would indeed, leaning against his side and gently curling her tail around his back.]]

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[darkenedgales]

[Crow doesn't say anything for a moment -- he looks as he means to, but seems to believe that as long as he doesn't say it aloud, it won't be true. Finally, he lets out a sigh, his breathing shaky.]

Nah, I got nothing.

... We're gonna bring 'em back.

[Whether he's trying to convince John or himself of that is up for discussion.]

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

The moment I figure out how, I plan to. I don't care what it takes. I just...hope someone figures it out soon.

[There's a slight pause.]

You lost someone too?

[It's a question, but...he's pretty sure that he knows the answer.]

[usedsuperpower.livejournal.com]

_{[Guess who isn't very updated for once because he's hiding out in the back alleys]}

... what happen?

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Good, stay in those back alleys, Stitch. It's safer there.]

Shedinjas happened. The little bug-looking shells that have been flying around everywhere. They're...stealing people's souls or something. If you look in their backs then...well. [He turns the camera so that Rose's face is visible. She's just staring. At nothing. She's alive, obviously, but that's really all that can be said.] This happens.

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[ahokonakamori.livejournal.com]

[Aoko's had a rough few days. Seeing more people out cold like this didn't help.]

More......more people are still falling asleep?

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Well...she's been out since yesterday afternoon. And the only time I left her was to run to the library, so I don't know if it's still happening. But I wouldn't doubt it, honestly.

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[p2iioniichacker.livejournal.com]

...WN's like that, too.

If you figure out anything, let me know, okay? I can't really do the research myself.

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I will be sure to let you know if I figure anything out. Oh, and if you hadn't heard already, Rose is unconscious. [Since you...can't exactly see her behind him.]

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[usedsketch.livejournal.com]

[ Hanekoma doesn't know this guy, but the desperation urges him to respond. There's a Shedinja floating at the man's side, just kind of chilling there, and he doesn't pay it any mind. ]

... I'd be happy to swap info.

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[If possible, John pales even more at the sight of the Shedinja floating next to the stranger.]

There's...next to you. Watch out!

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[eclectical]

[Jade is pretty obviously distraught when she pops up on video. It looks like she might have been crying just a bit.]

Oh, no... They got Rose, too?

[Realizing he might not be able to see why she worded it like that, she moves a bit so Soul, who is still staring into space, is visible.]

I haven't been able to figure anything out yet myself... But if I do, I'll be sure to let you know.

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Oh no... [Not Soul too!]

I will let you know the minute I hear anything. How are you doing? [Because he's pretty torn up over Rose...so he doesn't even want to think about what Jade is going through right now.]

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[strideways]

[ Dave looks on from his place on the floor across the room as John beseeches the network, but he doesn't say anything. In fact, it's a while after the post is finished before Dave speaks up at all, his own voice a little hoarse from an entire sleepless night of near-silence. ]

I'm gonna go grab something to drink. You want anything?

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[John shakes his head, looking back down at the open book in front of him.]

Nah. Thanks, man. But I'm fine.

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[thebelsareinert]

I think we all would.

We'll figure something out.

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

I really hope that someone does figure something out. Because I can't stand much more of this.

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[dead-black-eyes.livejournal.com]

"Haunter. HAUNTER."

[Video] jsyk, between "bitchcracker" and that icon, i couldn't breathe for a good 5 minutes

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Fortunately, John is in possession of Rose's Espeon who is more than glad to translate the message. Well...more like...give him the gist. Something along the lines of "He appears to want to speak with Slimer. Quite badly." Always the polite one, this Espeon.]

[John's a bit curious, but who is he to stand in the way of important Haunter business?]

[John holds up the gear for him. Page for you, Mr. Slimer.]

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[pokemondolly.livejournal.com]

[Midori isn't smiling. Midori hasn't smiled since Atsuro collapsed, actually. Her pokemon are perched protectively on her shoulders, one facing front and the other facing back, keeping watch.]

Oh no... They got Rose too? [She hurts for you, John.] H-how are you holding up? We're trying really hard to find a cure, so-- hang in there!

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Yeah...they got her yesterday. And I'm... [A pause as he tries to decide whether or not to tell the truth about how he's doing.] ...not doing so great, actually. But I am trying my best to...keep my chin up or whatever...I guess.

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[cursed-tattoo.livejournal.com]

[While she's gotten a grasp on what's going on, she doesn't know enough to offer any new information. She shakes her head lightly]

I'm sorry, I can't offer you any information.

...I'm sure the people who've been spirited away will return alright, soon.

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

I hope so. It's just..."soon" doesn't feel like soon enough, you know?