[video] 02

[makesithot]

[The camera is pointed at Chili and Cress, who have been rather absent this past month. The two of them look like they have some news to report of a pressing nature. To start things off, Chili waves.]

Hey everyone. Cress and I just returned from Striaton, and we've got something important to say. So listen up!

The two of us- no, the three of us- will no longer be serving as gym leaders.

That's right. As of last Friday, the Striaton City Gym has been closed down.

Indefinitely. We have our reasons, of course...

The three of us- me, Cress, and Cilan- have decided that we're each going to discover our own strengths. After that, then we'll be able to be gym leaders again - together!

After quite a bit of thought, we've realized that we still have a lot of room for growth. In order to focus on that growth, it would suit us to dedicate more of our time and effort to achieving our goals.

It was already in the works, really. I knew that it was going to end up this way if we wanted to get any stronger, in our own rights! [Chili balls up his fists, determined.] Next time we return to the Unova Pokémon League as gym leaders, watch out, because I'm going to be all fired up and even stronger than I've ever been before!

[Cress takes on a more thoughtful expression.] ...Yes, there is definitely room for improvement.

[Chili seems to have taken it personally, getting a bit defensive.] --Hey, you too! Anyway, that means more time for studying and training, so I guess this place will be a great help to us after all.

We look forward to the fresh new experiences that await us. [For the first time during this whole video, Cress offers a smile. Chili reaches over and turns off the feed.]

Comments

[iwannacheat]

[Kaz is watching this video from Banjo's dorm. Her laptop and camera device plopped in front of her on the bed.]

Welcome back.

[makesithot]

[WELL WHAT DO YOU KNOW it's probably pretty lucky that Chili isn't currently in his shared dorm at the moment. He's likely either next door, sitting on his brother's bed, or in some other location. Regardless, Chili waves, and has taken over this set of responses.]

Hi! Thanks! Hey, are you in mine and Banjo's dorm? You haven't taken over my side of the room or anything, have you? [He's smiling, though, so it's all in good nature.]

1/2

[iwannacheat]

[she waves back. Where's the monkey, flameface?]

There's some leftover pizza for you on your desk, but it's kind of over a week old so you might not want it anymore. Otherwise, Banjo won't let me touch anything.

But yeah, I've been crashing here lately. Let's just say Banjo and I are kind of inseparable.

2/2

[iwannacheat]

Also, my fat cow roomie sleeps with a dead bear on her bed.

[makesithot]

[He's just going to keep staring into the feed dumbly. He's not sure what to gawk at first: the week-old pizza, or the dead bear. That would be pretty weird, considering... So probably the dead bear.]

Sorry I didn't come back sooner for that pizza, and thanks for keeping me in mind, but... Wow, you mean, a real dead bear? What kind of roomie would sleep with a dead bear?! I don't blame you for wanting to stick with Banjo. That would probably freak me out, too!

[servingmiwafyh]

I thought it was a privileged-city-people-thing. I'm not used to city life yet i ranked -95on tumblr's privileges chart.

So you're okay with me hanging around? I sleep in a bag so it's like I'm not even there unless i get up to stick Banjo's hand in a glass of water. /snerk.

[makesithot]

Nah, I don't really mind. You can stay! Besides, Pansear likes you, so it's definitely no problem! I'm a heavy sleeper anyway, so it's not like I'd mind.

[iwannacheat]

Pansear and I are going to wreck so much shit together

You and the monkey are cool guys. I think this will be fun.

[abirdinthebag]

[Banjo's head poked into frame on the webcam.]

Welcome back! Sorry to hear about your gym, but it's nice to see you again!

[makesithot]

Haha, hi! Thanks! [Chili waves at Banjo, too.]

And really, it's okay. I already knew we'd need to do it sometime or another! For now, it's for the best, so I'm just taking it in stride. It's a good opportunity to feed the fire of my power, so I'll just keep getting stronger and stronger!

[abirdinthebag]

Sounds good to me!

[after_the_flower]

[Sophie is still having problems but...she likes Chili and Cress. Something tells her friend protocol states you need to encourage friends who do big things like this. So here she is.]

Good luck, you two. I hope you get much stronger.

[makesitcool]

[Cress dips his head down in a quick bob of acknowledgement, then resurfaces to look at her.]

Thank you, Sophie. We will assuredly work hard and attain great heights with our new resolve.

[Chili nods in agreement, but appears more preoccupied with another matter.] Hey, is something wrong? You look a little upset.

[after_the_flower]

[Sophie shakes her head fast. This wasn't about her.]

No, there's nothing wrong.

[makesithot]

Are you sure about that? [The red-haired brother tilts his head.]

[after_the_flower]

[Sophie wasn't a very good liar but. She tried to fake a smile.]

I'm really okay.

I'm proud of you both though.

[makesithot]

[WELL. That was good enough for Chili, who now dominated the feed. Cress must have gotten up or something.]

Great! I was hoping you were doing alright. Also, thanks for the support! I appreciate it. [He grins widely.]

Hi, I am late.

[bloodied_maid]

It's nice to have you both back. As for accomplishing your goals, you have my best wishes.

Hi, Late. Meet Later.

[makesitcool]

[Cress looks touched.] Why, thank you, Marie. All the more of an incentive to do our very best.

Yeah, thanks Marie! I know I'm going to try to become an impressive trainer in my own right, and it's awesome to have support like this. [Chili grins.]