[Choo choo look it's Blue, actually in her own room for once. She's still got her sling on for her shoulder, but she's looking pretty good otherwise. Tired, perhaps, but doing alright.]

I think hovering donuts are what really sold me. I've been itching to get out of here for a while! Staying in one place for so long is totally weird for me, I gotta get my feet moving. This was just supposed to be a pit stop before I kept going to another region, after all. I had a trip all planned out since June, so now's the time!

… Almost! Once I get this out of the way. [She motioned with her head towards her shoulder.] So maybe after Halloween.

Did anyone want to make any plans for that? That don't involve babysitting?

… Jock, what's the tummy status today?

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[Private to Vinnies]
Hey…! You wanna go camping?

TD- 01 is so roomy! I feel kinda like royalty in here. This dorm must hold so much history... I wonder what kind of nonsense my fellow faculty have gotten up to in here over the years... ?

I also understand that my neighbor is a fire- type. No need to worry, pal. I'll keep the rain under control...

Oh! Green's Charizard. Haha. How interesting.

[FUN COOL VIDEO TIMES:

If you're like Char, you've probably noticed some flyers around school advertising the upcoming poolparty. If you're like Char, you're probably super allergic to water and apparently not afraid to get grumpy about that. Odds are, you're not like Char. Here he is, thoroughly deadpan:]

So. Pool party this weekend, apparently. Can't fuckin' wait.

Seems like an awful lot of the shindigs around here involve water, huh? Ain't as bad as a school trip to a hot spring, but I'm still lookin' forward to the day we take a field trip to an active volcano or two.

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[LATER, FUN COOL ACTION TIMES:

So Char's visiting the RA dorms today. He's here hoping to find Green and maybe ask him a thing or two, but if he runs into another RA while he's there (hi Bulba hi), then he's certainly not gonna complain.]

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[EVEN LATER, FUN COOL TEXTING JOLT TIMES:]

you up to anything right now?

[Chin in the palm of her hand, Voile looks... bored? Tired? Curious? A plethora of things, probably. She's certainly not jumping up and down for joy, so that's probably just the general indication that she's got a lot on her mind.

And she does.]

I read that the twenty-first year is important or to be treated as a 'rite of passage' into adulthood in some cultures and societies. In Hoenn, we didn't really have anything like this, and before coming to this academy, I wasn't 'assigned' an age. Yet it would seem my twenty-first is upon me.

Tomorrow, anyway.

[She pauses.]

I was wondering what I should do with it. For it. If anything. I wouldn't normally celebrate it as age itself seems something irrelevant to me, but if it's important, maybe I should respect the tradition. And I guess I could benefit from something a little more lighthearted considering the circumstance.

::The video opens to THIS MAN who is so happy to be regular himself again that he's SHIRTLESS so you can SEE HIS MUSCLES and also HIS COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF CHEST HAIR::

Blake decided he wanted to go live in a pokeball with mom all the time instead of being a person sometimes and going to school.

I know that he wants to make sure that mom's safe all the time, but it means I don't have anybody to take afternoon naps with anymore.

Does anybody want to take naps with me? I'm really good at cuddles.

I was given an account on this journal network and told to post on it, so let's cut right to the chase. My name is Byakuya Togami, of the Togami Conglomerate. I will be attending classes at this school once the new semester begins. My prior school was Hope's Peak Academy, and many of my former classmates can be found on Smash Academy's campus, unfortunately.

I was also given a key to a dorm by a very impetuous person in a bomber jacket. My dorm is full of animals. This is baffling. I'm not moving in until pest control is called. Do it soon, or I'll never be able to get the smell of wet dog out of the bedding.

Finally, tell me more about the curfew. What are the penalties for staying out after Night Time?


( cut for action )

Attention, Smash Academy! As you certainly are all aware, I am Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the GREATEST SCIENTIFIC GENIUS IN THE WORLD!! And I have a few announcements to make!

In light of recent events, I've put forth, shall we say, a PETITION with the mayor's office. Mayor Tabuu and I discussed the matter at GREAT LENGTH, and I offered my services to quell this uprising. Mayor Tabuu recognized my genius, and has CONTRACTED ME TO ORGANIZE AND OPERATE THE CITY'S SECURITY FORCES!

No longer will this little racial spat be allowed to harm ANYONE ELSE! Therefore, effective immediately, and by the power invested in me by Mayor Tabuu, THIS CITY IS UNDER MARTIAL LAW, BY ORDER OF THE EGGMAN EMPIRE!!

And with this new state of martial law, the following rules are now in effect!

1. A CURFEW OF 10:00 PM IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL CITIZENS. ANYONE OUT PAST THIS TIME WILL BE SUBJECT TO DETENTION!!
2. RALLIES OR ASSEMBLIES OF ANY KIND WILL BE DEALT WITH BY IMMEDIATE ARREST AND DETENTION!!
3. RACIALLY MOTIVATED CRIMES WILL BE PUNISHABLE BY IMMEDIATE ARREST AND DETENTION!!
4. RACIST SPEECH WILL BE IMMEDIATELY PUNISHED.
5. MY ROBOTS WILL BE PATROLLING THE CITY. ALL CITIZENS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FOR INSPECTION WHEN INSTRUCTED. IF YOU DO NOT COOPERATE YOU WILL BE ARRESTED AND DETAINED.

Worry not, Smash Academy! Final Destination City is now in the VERY CAPABLE HANDS of ME and my LEGION OF ROBOTS!!!

OHOHOHOHOHO!!!

[There is Blue. Blue is on the video. She has her chin in her hands sitting in front of a bed, and its really obvious she's not in her usual room. The bed is super messy and there are chew toys and bones balancing off the side. What.

Yeah she was still in Jock's room, don't freak out, Blaze. SHE... PROBABLY TOLD YOU...

Probably she could touch on some of the more serious current events, but she can only take so much thinking on those on her own before the desire to talk about something more uplifting took over.]

Graduation is coming up, isn't it? How many are you are graduating? Do you have plans yet? It must be really exciting to be hitting that milestone!

I think I saw something about a dance too...? Is that right? I thought those sorts of things were usually separate!

Hi, everyone. Some of you might remember me, and some of you might not. But my name is Sonny Moe and I'm very happy to meet you! I'm Red's Snorlax. I used to go to this school a little over a year ago, but then I went... somewhere for a week and when I came back, I was told that a whole year had passed?

Has anyone else had that happen? And if you have, what did you do to make things feel less weird?

Um. Anyway, I'm rooming with Little Mac in room BE-03, now. I wanted to go around and see everyone to catch up but I'm actually really, really tired. Really tired. So maybe if it's OK people who want to see me can come and see me there? I can't wait to meet up with my friends and see what they've been doing for the past year!

I think that's everything.

OK Bye!

[The video feed turns on to show Gordon upside-down.]

[Or rather, Gordon is turned one way and the camera is upside-down and floating next to him. His labcoat flutters slowly behind him like a bone-white cape in a superhero comic book. Things float out of an open cabinet behind him (light bulbs, screws, science toys, a Rubik's cube,) and he turns to hastily shove them back in and slam the door before addressing the camera.]

As a notice to students, the math and science building's gravity has been temporarily... nullified. Or at least it will be temporary as soon as I figure out how to fix it.

[A gyroscope that he missed drifts past the camera's view, seeming to taunt him. He grumbles.]

The boundaries of the fly zone are marked in a circle around the building. Classes will not be canceled, but students are encouraged to be careful inside and outside the building. No one's going to float away, the sphere has an upper limit that's about twenty feet above the roof of the building, but use your heads and don't leave things lying around because it won't stay in one place for long.

[This thread is a continuation of the mishap in Gordon's physics class.]

I'll be honest, all this stuff going on in the city is really freaking me out. I just want to say, I love all my friends, human or non-human! Pokemon, robots, werewolves, ghosts, Pikmin, whatever! I think you're all great and I hope you all stay safe.

I'm leaving for a little while. Not because I'm scared or anything like that! I'm just visiting a friend. I'll be in Hyrule and I'll have my PokeGear with me, if any of you guys need to reach me! I'll be back in like a couple of weeks, probably! Everyone, stay safe! I know I already said it, but... I mean it, OK?

I think Alorah and Maisy will be sticking around here at school, since I know they have classes and stuff...

Anyway... Bye guys! I'll see you all soon!

( [Private to Blue] )

[It was that time of year again. There was a small gift in the form of a satchel of tea leaves for the people that Vinnie considered family. Red got a strong, black tea; Marie, a sweet berry tea blend; Sasha's had spicy peppercherry as a base. Though not technically a member of his team, Voile still received a subtle, white tea.

However: this year, for whatever reason, Green and Blue's team also got a surprise present. Green tea was reserved for Green (ha ha); Bulba was paired with sweet-smelling jasmine leaves; Char had smoky, cinder horse mix; Jolt's was a refreshing oolong; even Nyx got something, a ginger tea. Blue, on the other hand, was given a chrysanthemum tea, and both Jock and Blake got classic belle tart seed.

Each packet was signed with a scribble of a flower.

Max, on the other hand, got a mug.]

= = =

I'm heading home for a bit t'check up on family. There's some shit I need t'take care of in Vermilion, too. I've got my phone if you need me - it's some sort've satellite thing, so it oughta work even if I'm not in the usual reception range.

M, Sis, you've been through this already. Be careful an' look out for V and everyone else. You'll be fine without me. Red...

...

Be there for them. I'll talk t'you when I get back.

= = =

[Ishimaru, Vivian, and Rick also received private emails. It wasn't as though Vinnie knew them very well, but he felt as though it was still worth saying something to them. A certain empathy spoke to him, as it were, even if he didn't have all the facts.]

I don't know you, and I don't know what happened, but if you did what you had to, then don't blame yourself for what was self-defense.

It'll be okay.

✿

Howling with terror outside of Blue's door is a giant flamedog thing.

Why is he even here?

Oh my god, shut up.

Look, we all know this FDC riots business is bullshit. No one needs me tossin' my two cents in, but unfortunately, I feel the need to. All the fuckin' Pokemon trainers on this campus better keep a close eye on their Pokemon, humanized or not. Take it from someone who knows, you don't want to be sitting there, lamenting the fact that you were too late to stop something from happening.

It's not a good feeling.

I know my own can take care of themselves, but it's not stopping me. Bulba, Char, Jolt, Nyx. If you wanna go to the city at any time, I'm coming with you. I don't give a shit, we're going together. Not a single one of you looks especially human, so that's that.

Hello again, Smash Academy! It's an absolute pleasure to be back.

First, I must extend my apologies to those I may have worried by disappearing unannounced for so long! To put it simply, I had an engagement back in Mushroom Kingdom a few months ago and ended up getting... ah, a little sidetracked.

I can't say I'm surprised to see a few unfamiliar faces around campus since I've been back! So, please allow me to introduce myself! I am Princess Peach Toadstool from the Mushroom Kingdom. Just Peach is fine, though! ♡ It's lovely to have the opportunity to meet all of you! Please, don't hesitate to introduce yourself to me.

Oh, and I've talked some things over with the Headmaster and I'm delighted to announce I've accumulated enough credits to graduate and take a teaching position upon my return! I'll miss having a roommate, but I am looking forward to teaching. I hope to see some of you in my cooking class when I begin!

✨Have a wonderful day, everyone!✨ 

Yo, guess who's back?

[Nyx, that is hardly a question when people can see you right there. Literally right there, the camera is on. Still, she leans back in her seat, grinning.]

I know it's exciting, but stay calm. Try not to get yourselves too worked up, alright? I took a nice long vacation, but I know you guys can't keep holdin' yourselves together without me, so here I am, takin' pity on all you poor jackasses and gracin' you with my presence again. I will accept thanks in the form of cash, feel free to drop it by my office any time that's convenient for you.

[She snickers at this herself, like she knows it's bullshit.]

Anyone who don't recognize me, and you can count yourself all kinds of unlucky, name's Nyx. I'm gonna be teachin' Combat Strategy. If you can't figure out what that means on your own, don't bother showin', 'cause I don't know if I can help you. Classes meet in the stadium, and they're gonna be startin' whenever the hell I want 'em to.

See you then.

( [Action] Hope you like cats... )

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So, uh… I don't want to freak anyone out or anything…

[As she spoke, a large lion's head tried to look over her shoulder, staring at this strange new technology curiously. Daisy had to hold its paw back as it tried to bat at her webcam.]

I, uh, have a guest staying with me for a little while! His name is King Totomesu, and he's really friendly, except when he's breathing fire, so um…

Incidentally, and on a completely unrelated note, does anyone have any experience looking after cats?

[Text: Filtered to Blue]

want 2 hang out sometime? gimme a buzz or somethin or write me

its not like i go to class anyway

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[Audio: Open to All]

Anyone wanna start a baseball league? With me bein' the leader, 'a course. Lemme know. C'mon, let's do it! There's a buncha room for baseball games we gotta take advantage of this!