isthedeadcat | 09. Tea. Tea. Tea. [Video/Action for Violet] Backdated to before the Ushiromiya flood (aka Sunday).

09. Tea. Tea. Tea. [Video/Action for Violet] Backdated to before the Ushiromiya flood (aka Sunday).

[Today, we open the video feed to see this: :). Yes, that's a ditto.

After a moment the Ditto moves away, to let the rest of the scene be seen. Lion is sitting under a tree's shade right at the beginning of Route 32. Violet City can be seen close by, so it's clear there is still no intention at all of leaving town. Surprising pretty much nobody.
Sitting on Lion's right side and with several implements for preparing tea, we have a very very focused Riolu. We also have a small fire, and a teapot.
And in the background, attempting to dig a hole, there is a Gible, who doesn't notice a thing about this video feed. There is also a Houndoom running around the woods (which explains the fire), but that one cannot be seen in the video feed.]

Good afternoon, Johto.

When I was in Cherrygrove, I had the good fortune of trying some teas that I hadn't ever tried before. I suppose it's only natural that a different world than my own would also have new and different plants and blends.

[At that, Alyssa the Riolu gets up, running to check on the water being boiled.]

I must admit that I have been a bit selfish. But with all the comments about strange vivid dreams, and all the ominous signals of something big coming to us soon, I though that maybe I could share my little secret with everyone.

I have been reading about the herbs used for tea since I arrived to Violet, and I found that one of them is particularly good as a relaxant, and can help people who have trouble falling asleep or who have nightmares.
There seem to be no secondary effects either, so there won't be chances of suddenly falling asleep during work or training.

If anyone is interested in finding about it, I won't mind to share the information I have, just let me know.

[There is a pause here before Lion resumes the talking, this time with a much more serious expression.]

I would like to also ask everyone to be very careful in the next few days, and if possible to avoid being alone or in the roads. I know those who have been here for longer won't have any trouble recognizing the signals, but I wouldn't like the newer people to end up getting in trouble because of this.

Also, if anyone has any information, I would be really thankful if it could be shared with everyone.

[And now, another smile and a polite nod of the head.] And that should be everything. I hope everyone is doing well, even if the heat may be a little too much.

[Private to Will.]

I remember I promised you to have cake and relax for a day once I returned to Violet.

I already ordered the cake, so once you have free time feel free to pick it up, tea will be ready for whenever you arrive.

[/Private to Will.]

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I'd be interested. [[He likes tea and while he's had far less nightmares since arriving in Johto...Always helpful to have in case they got worse again]]

You really think this is a sign of something bigger approaching?

I can send you the information in a text message, if that is fine. [A smile.] Just tell me your name, and I'll send it right away.

Usually when there are strange things happening, the pokémon aren't quiet and calm like these are. Also, the fact that they are arriving slowly does look like it is building up to something.

Bakura Ryou. [[introduces with a small bow of his head]] And a text message is fine!

I was wondering if maybe it might be a migration, or something. Especially with it being really bright and warmer lately, since crows are attracted by bright things and associated with the sun in a lot of myths. [[just getting his nerdyness all over the place]]

Great, I'll send it over then. I'm Lion... Ushiromiya Lion. Pleased to meet you.

I thought the same at the beginning. But then the Houndours started appearing.

Nice to meet you too. [[warm smile]]

[[and he ponders this a little]] I hadn't seen that many of those yet... they're just as wide spread, then?

I haven't seen many either... But they seem to be arriving slowly, just like the Murkrow did before.

And they're also dark type... Seems out of season for something like this, really!

Yes... Unless the plan is having an "evil" themed happening?

Maybe... but wouldn't it be ghost types for that? Since those are the more traditionally-- [[and he gets interrupted by a shriek by his ear. Somebody's non to happy to be called evil. Pardon him a moment, he needs to placate his Misdreavus]] Traditionally, Amane-chan! Not saying that they, or even you are! Mou, don't you know me better than that? [[half pouts before pulling her into a one armed hug before re-addressing the gear.]]

Sorry, Amane-chan's a little easily upset, at times. [[another hug for the ghost pokemon]]

My Dratini used to be a little like that.

Thankfully mine's the one of the calmest of the group, Amane-chan is hanful enough herself! [[a fond smile as the Misdreavus cackles. Someone's proud of being a pain in the ass, it seems.]] And probably why people think ghost types are evil. [[said oh so fondly]]

I have a ghost type myself... She belonged to my cousin who left Johto and she's also a bit of a prankster.

I think it's a pretty common trait. Fuushi's also a troublemaker, though nowhere near as bad as Amane-chan. Even Gollum is a touch mischievous. What species is yours?

Trisa is a Gastly. She is quite the sweet one, but still a prankster.

Aaa, I've gotten one of those! Though I haven't properly met it yet, since it was just caught and I had a full party already. It tried to prank us, but got a big of a surprise from Amane-chan in return!

He got pranked instead? [A chuckle.] Oh, that must have been something unexpected for that pokémon.

Un! Made him really easy to catch! Which was lucky since it was the first I'd seen of that type on that road! He was probably expecting a much lower level party that he found!

That's wonderful. Catching ghost types can be really tricky.

And he's only my second pokemon I've ever caught, so it was doubly lucky!

I only ever caught one of my pokémon, and she didn't really mind being caught, but I have seen others going crazy over it.

I'm not too big on getting too many. With 7 now, it's not to hard to tell who I'll have with me, but any more than that, I'd feel bad for leaving them behind!

I have a few that were left behind by people who went back to their worlds... I always try to take everyone out from time to time, so they won't feel alone.

Other than that I have only bought a few.

[[a hesitant pause]] You've had people who've left...? [[he's only had this happen once, very early in, so he's almost forgotten it happens despite the posts from others. He's not good at recalling things that upset him.]]

And that's good, that they still have someone to take care of them after...

Yes, quite a few of them...

I do my best so that they can still be happy, it's the least I can do for them.

[[a nod]] Un. For both them and those who had to leave them behind.

[Video] thus possibly pre-sunburn here

[Video] I think it would be like, on sunday afternoon xD *goes add day*

[Video] Juuust before he got it. As in he's already toasted but not showing yet :D

[Video] Lion should've warned everyone about using sunblock too! XD

[Video] He used some! Just not enough :D Didn't reapply it :)

[Video] I burn easily, I know how it feels. *sob*

[Video] I am very thankful I only get sunburn maybe once a year.

[Video] I avoid the sun like the plague xD

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[Video] And thank you for the reminder of something I had wanted to do :D

[Video] You are welcome xDDD

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[Video] I think it would be like, on sunday afternoon xD goes add day

[Video] I burn easily, I know how it feels. sob