[Yeahhh, so where has Chika been since the whole Cupid fiasco? Well, unlike the others she didn't get beamed by the bots oh no, but yet she still encountered her own problem. In the form of a snake and her lips attached to her own. Which, basically had the poor Pikachu locked herself even more longer than intended. Playing Mineshaft.]

anyone got a video game to recommend? kinda got bored with this mineshit.

[Just... destroying the land in the servers kinda gets to you like that. Yes.]

Master Red has returned to Kanto for the time being. I will be writing to him regularly so if you wish to send anything as well, I will be more than happy to forward your letters to him.

Thank you.

Al'right, so Erika's left me this inventory list've shit to take care of with the greenhouse. Guess I've been busy with that instead've looking for another part time job right now... though if the school wants t'pay me for this, I'm not gonna say no.

Insulation needs t'be taken down now that it's gotten warmer, and the glass could use a washing. Whole place needs a clean, actually. Caim, I dunno how good you are with gardenin', but you're gettin' to that before the flower plantin' starts.

( Private to Red and Red Team )

[After her second day teaching class, Katherine is sitting by herself in the cafeteria, staring blankly down at her phone. She looks slightly torn, but after a deep breath she presses a few buttons, shuts her phone and then goes back eating her lunch.]

[Private to Vincent]
Hey... We still need to talk. I'm sorry that I left in such a rush last Tuesday. I've thought some things over since then, and I'm ready to give it another try whenever you are. Just let me know.

[Private to Sable]
Hello, Sable. I was wondering if you would be interested in joining me for coffee later this afternoon.

[Private to Kanji]
Hey, Kanji. If you’re not too busy, would you mind contacting your friend for me? I could use some help for next week’s assignment.

This month could not have dragged on much longer.

I may have not been in direct influence of the happenings, but it did not leave me unaware of what was unfolding!


Ah, we have also had quite a few new students and staff come in as of late. I do hope you all enjoy your stay. I have not been as out and about as I should be, and because of this I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Dana Dialga, the Temporal Pokemon.

... Yes.

[She really... doesn't have much to talk about.]

[ Private to Marie, Vinnie, Sonny, Kojiro ]
I need you all. We need to talk about possibly punching some tanks.

[ Private to Chika ]
Keep Sasha company. Just make sure she's okay and not on her own.

[ Public Text On The Network ]
That was a troublesome holiday.

( Private Narration )

[Private to the Team]
We should have a family picnic. I know it's the middle of winter, but when has that ever stopped us? Maybe we could even use one of the school's vehicles and go somewhere warmer if we really wanted. Red can drive a bike, we should be fine, right?
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[Private to Red]
Can I have a word with you?
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[Private to Vinnie]
I need to speak to you as soon as possible.
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[Private to Max]
I need to speak with you.
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[PUBLIC POST TO EVERYONE]
I want to hone my combat skills. Anyone wanna fight me? Word of warning, I don't hold back, so you better be up for it or I won't bother.
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[Greetings Smashabitants. "Seth" presents to you today looking rather chipper and warm in his big, plushy scarf. Pink, yes, but the freckled blonde wears it well. Brings out the red in his eyes, it does.]

It's that time of the year again, isn't it? Flowers are trying in vain to peek their little heads through the snow and not get crushed underfoot, your RAs like miss Zelda busy hanging those adorably tacky heart-shaped banners and garlands everywhere, local murderers and being detained in our school, and yes, even love might be in the air!

[He clasps his hands together and props them under his chin with a dreamy sigh.]

It sounds like a perfect time to do something special in Host Club, doesn't it? This is your friendly reminder that this week's meeting will be in celebration of Valentine's Day and the theme will be glasses. Not fancy drinking glasses but the fashionable kind you wear on your face. I believe the proper term is "Meganekko", or something like that. Couples get extra snacks and desserts on the house!

[A thoughtful pause. He's a very thoughtful boy, really.]

...Well, I'm sure the world won't hold it against you or anything if you happen to be miserable and alone this year--just commercialism and the populous in general, and what have they ever done for you anyway, mm?

Unruly and violent pyromaniacs need not apply to Host Club, as always. Blaze.

Speaking of that though, I've got a bit of a brain-tickler for you, dear viewer. Hasn't anyone ever wondered why the school's stadium seems pre-programed with so many fantastic battling "areas"? Areas that, correct me if I'm wrong, often include the homelands of many people here before they ever arrived~?

And I suppose all the usual shenanigans like space carnivals and showy murderers these cupid bots everyone is expecting go without saying--everyone's become just so compliant and thoughtless to expect strange things to happen around here.

Or maybe it's just me!

Anyway, see you in Host Club--Room AE-13. Theme is glasses. Don't forget~

[Private to Red Team / somewhat hackable if you really wanna.]

I kind of got soul-swapped with Bulba. Like, we switched bodies or whatever. I dunno, thought you guys should know. I don't know when it'll wear off. Not soon enough...

... Anyway, yeah. That's it.

I realize Valentines can be a depressing time for some. Just as any normal day, my office is open for those who need to talk or just need the company.

Maybe I should just go, too. Seems to be the popular thing to do now or whatever...

Well. I did it. My New Years Resolution last year was to gain one hundred pounds in my Pokemon form, and I did it. So, I'm happy about that. I just got weighed at the Pokemon center. I even beat my goal by ten pounds.

I think this year my resolution should be another hundred pounds. That would be good. And maybe to sleep a little bit less. I tried coffee today - It's actually kind of tasty with a lot of sugar and some whipped cream and some cinnamon on it.

[He's looking a little drained and sounding a little less enthusiastic than normal. Feel free to poke him or stop in for a visit. Once done with the video he will be watering plants. Like. For hours.]

Secert Santa Gold: Poffins for his Pokémon.
Dana: Sapphire pendant.
Jon: Good luck charm.
Master Red: Chocolates, good luck charm, and a thank you card.
N: Poffins for his Pokémon and a scarf.
Poo: Mini rock garden and a pillow for meditation.
Sabrina: Bouquet of purple flowers and a tea set.
Team Green: Poffins and scarves.
Team Red: Poffins, berries, colored mittens and scarves (blue for Marie, yellow for Chika, etc), and good luck charms.
Voile: Bonsai plants and a jade bangles.
Zelda: Diamond necklace.

[Oh hi, someone's being a big bitch and not giving presents. Actually no, she did, but she gave them to everyone's respective dorms, at night, in secret with the cards not being signed.]

[Charlise, Phoenix, Voile, Goose, Eli, Ai, Samus; 'Merry fucking christmas,' that's what would most present Chika sent to you, which is just a chocolate bar.

That is, unless you're a bit in a closer relationship with her, then you'd get something more personal.

"Thanks for being there and be a family for me I guess, hope good things will come next year and all that shit." Is what she wrote for teammates card.

Red;
She added more to the card for Red, "I'd be lying if I didn't said my thanks for being an okay trainer. With all the shit that happens, you've been just cool." it came along with a hat and a scarf.

Marie;
Justin Biever's latest album.

Sasha;
A red blouse, though evidently she went her way to find one that she'd think it would look cute with her big sis.

Kojiro;
A book about psychology and a stationary set.

Sonny Moe;
A box of chocolates, there's a few missing thanks to her giving it away for everyone else, though otherwise it's good and comes with an apology letter for it being a few bars short.

Vinnie;
"Thanks for being there and a family for me I guess, hope good things will come next year and all that shit. And thanks for being an okay brother and being honest with me. Fucking asshole." also came along with a pot of flowers. Or was. Sorry, Vinnie, you're not getting them until you're back, you big dummy.

Bulba;
an IOU. Well, that and a berry she owe some years ago.

Rhys;
Upon further inspections that you're not the other Rhys and that she has no fucking clue about you except that you're suppose to be the health teacher or something, she just gave a box of bandages.

Volgin;
"Fuck you" and a dead rat.]

[The time is early Christmas morning. If you were too busy last minute wrapping gifts and the like, maybe you missed this message. But Vinnie's been pretty scarce all month, and now... well, he's going to be even more scarce.]

( Private to Red Team )

( Private to Max )

( Private to Bulba )

( An envelope slipped under Mac's door )

Public: There's something I need to take care of back home. I might be a while.

If I'm not back, then... everyone have a safe new year.

[Consider this a hiatus for Vinnie. He'll have a thread in the mistletoe log later for anyone who might run into him as he leaves, but apart from that he's going to be having himself a good ol' solo soul searching adventure.]

[Seeing as how Sable was going to return home not only for the holidays (and to celebrate her 27th birthday my god Sable you're getting old), but also to help Mabel out with the holiday rush at their tailor shop, she sends out her gifts earlier than usual, just before she leaves.]

( Everybody gets a present! )

( Christmas presents. )

Ema →
Sekrit santa time. A book about starter Pokemon, a stuffed Ursaring, and a box of chocolates.

[It's been about two weeks since Gold's exciting video post full of murder and mystery. Here he is again, looking a lot less frantic and bloody. Instead, he looks... kind of serious. Serious for Gold, anyway.]

I wanted to say sorry for freaking everyone out.

I saw on the news that two more people were hurt, though. I don't wanna jump to any conclusions again, but I think it's true. It makes me think someone really is out there. [He pauses very briefly.] Someone from our school was hurt. I didn't know him that well, but it makes me really scared. Everyone... be safe.

[Siiiiigh.]

And, um, I also wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied to my entry. Pretty much everyone was super nice to me about everything. And thanks Green, Lucas, and Vinnie for being extra nice... You guys really helped a lot.

I spent last week in Johto with my mom. I hope I didn't miss anything really important in any of my classes...!

Hey, it's almost December! Time flies, huh? Just when I get used to the beard, I'll have to shave it off agian, haha.

( I think I did pretty well this year. )

How are everyone else's?