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[blazebottom]

[Boxes and bags and a slight mess can be seein in the background when the feed cuts in. A light, cheery tune can be heard in the distance before it stops when a possibly familiar face plops on the chair in front of the feed and wipes their forehead.]

Hey ya'll! Sorry I didn' take the time ta say I was on my way back, but hey, what better way than now during unpackin'?! Got a new room this time 'round tho we all know how them dorms like switchin' it up on us erry now an' then. So, for now, if you wana come on down an' say hello, feel free ta pass by BW eight!

Especially those folk who know I always want ta know if they're okay and fine. Don't make me come to yer rooms now y'hear?

[She smiled and blew a kiss at the camera.]

I'm glad to be back~

[And with a wave, she cuts the video. Still marked as online if anyone wants to chat, audio, video and what have you. Or you can pass by the room! In any case, she seemed as welcoming as always. Hello, you were all missed.]

Comments

[jonny_talbain]

Where I'm from, blood ties can only excuse you from so much.

But at any rate, it sounds as though karma is catching up with him at an alarming rate, and who am I to steal the Universe's fun, eh? If the laws of cause and effect want to drag him about by the short and curlies till he straightens up and flies right, then I'll not interfere.

[blazebottom]

Yeah, think it's better this way. Git 'im to pull 'imself by the toes an' git things in order.

The farmers could use sum pleasant company.

[jonny_talbain]

We shall visit them come summer time, if you'd like. I'm sure Chiyo would enjoy coming along, too.

I assume you received my email in regards to her joining our team?

[blazebottom]

I'd love that! And I'm sure they would too!

And yes! I was so excited to hear that! I can't wait for us to git together!

[jonny_talbain]

I'll be happy to help with the chores again. They always seem to appreciate the additional hands about the place.

[He'd spent his youth working odd jobs across England in between full moons. He knew how to put in a new line of fences or chop down a dead tree.]

My guess is that she is going to be absolutely ecstatic to finally meet you. We've been training together every morning and she's come a great way in a short time. Showing you what she can do is going to be hugely satisfying for both of us.

[blazebottom]

Well they like ya fur sure, even if gran gives ya a tough time. She jus' wants ya ta continue treatin' me rite like she says. I think it mite be too many novelas, Rio's definitely spoiled on those. [She laughed, albeit a tad bittersweetly. She had really hoped he came this time around...]

Anywho, I'm really lookin' forward fer us ta git together. This is a first step in tha rite direction an' I couldn't be happier! Soon enuff we'll have a full team an' we can hit them championships!

[jonny_talbain]

Speaking of the wee blue fellow - any word on whether he wants to come out this way? I'd certainly enjoy seeing him again. Obviously we'll see him this summer, but I think a place like this may do him some good.

We ought to have a... well. Heh. A family get together, eh? Dinner somewhere nice. It may be a little tricky accommodating both your tastes - she can't handle any food that's spicy and also eats fish as opposed to meat - but I'm sure it can be done.

[blazebottom]

[Riwane shrugged.] Dunno. He keeps bein' on t'fence about it. Maybe he will, maybe he won't. [It was clear that Riwane would prefer the prior option.]

That'd be real nice. [She said with a smile.] Can't say I know of anyone who'd turn down some down rite good fun an' food! And I'm sure y'can find a nice place that caters ta multiple tastes!

[jonny_talbain]

Well, just be sure to let him know - again - that the city has a contest hall. And I would be happy to work with him on all aspects of contest training. I've been reading up, just in case.

[Yes, it was kind of foo-foo thing compared to battles. But he'd put in the effort if that was what was important to Rio.]

At this point, I'm almost thinking fish n chips down at the docks. Fish for her, we can get a curry each with plenty of meat for me, plenty of meat and spice for you, and chips for all of us.

[blazebottom]

Will do. I hope he changes his mind, it'd be real nice havin' him 'round y'know?

[He was her very first friend after all.]

The docks does have sum real nice food an' we haven't been there in a long while.

I'm game fur that!

[jonny_talbain]

You DID tell him about the range of fashion options for a fabulous young man in our fair city, didn't you?

[Jon had a job, Rio. He could buy you mountains of amazing clothes.]

Alright, well, once you're settled in, eh?

[blazebottom]

I have, yeah. He's jus'... well he's jus' Rio I s'pose.

[She had tried really hard but in the end it'll be his choice.]

Sounds good! I could use a real break after I'm done with all this.

[jonny_talbain]

He'll decide one way or the other in his own time, I suppose. I ought to write to him at some point.

Perfect. Give me a ring when you're ready and I'll stop by, alright?

[blazebottom]

You should! I'm sure he'd like that!

[Riwane smiled at the thought.]

Sure! Prolly won't be long. Tell ya whut, how 'bout ya see if Chiyo's up for it an' call me when ya'll are ready? I'm sure I'll be done by then!

[jonny_talbain]

I'll head back to school and see if I can't find her. If you spot her first - as I am entirely sure she'll be very anxious to meet you, finally - you can suggest it to her. Deal, Candlebottom?

[blazebottom]

Deal Moonshine.

See ya then!

[And the feed cut off.]