codeforhope | 007 | Video/Action for Dangan House

[Well, that sure is the sound of a lot of little baby grass goats bleating in the background. The camera pans around to show several of them trotting playfully around the backyard, their tails flicking and some of them kicking up their hooves as they run.]

Have...have any of you ever seen this many of the same type of Pokemon in one area before? These little guys are all over Goldenrod right now...

[Chihiro has to raise his voice slightly over the din as he turns the Gear back around to face himself, grinning as one of the goats comes up to his side, pushing his nose into his hand. He runs his hand over the top of its head, stopping to scratch behind the ears.]

I have quite a few with me right now...I'm not sure if they are around in other areas, but there are definitely a lot here.

[Actually, it looks like he's...close to becoming a bit overwhelmed with goats here, if he's not careful. It's hard to count how many are in the background there, but it's more than just a couple.

Most of them are playing in the backyard together, but eventually Chihiro starts to try to lead them to where the barn is after his video is done, letting his Arcanine and Mighteyena stay behind them to keep them from darting off and back into the yard again. It's easier said than done...and before long the little goats have scattered again, calling out cheerfully as they hop around Chihiro and back into the grass.]

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I want one!

[Joker...]

All these new types lately, I wonder if there's somethin' in the water?

I would be more than happy to let you have one if you'd like, Joker-kun.

I'm not sure...I've certainly never seen this Pokemon before, nor have I seen...quite this many in one place.

Please~. There might actually be some at the circus already- I'll have ta give Invidia a call and see if he's picked up anythin'.

It's just like the Bloobers all over again, ha.

Yes...I heard it was quite a big deal, when those Pokemon showed up.

Have Pokemon swarmed this frequently one after the other before, though?

Not that I can say, no. Maybe one a the really old timers would know. This place sure can be bizarre, after all.

Hmm...it's been three days in a row, now...but you're right, this place is rather unusual...

I wouldn't be surprised if we see more new Pokemon later on.

I hope so! This is gonna be good for so many new acts!

[Sometime in the future, but not now: 20 fucking lions]

[Joker calm down.]

I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

[Can't stop, won't stop]

[Not sure how to stop actually]

Heh, ta be honest, I think I have a bit too many ideas sometimes. I hardly know where ta start!

Too many ideas is better than too little, right?

Oh, by the way...you said Invidia is still at the circus, right? If they don't mind, I might drop by and visit sometime.

[If we aren't drowning in goats at least.]

Right!

That he is. Him and the rest a my troupe stay there and practice their acts and keep everythin' alright. I'm sure they'd all be happy ta see ya. Oh, and don't be surprised if he copies ya a bit- I think he's tryin' ta work out some things.

Oh...you mean with his Illusions, right?

[He always has to make absolutely sure he's talking to the real Joker and not Invidia!Joker, sometimes, but he's sure that he can tell the difference by now.]

That's right. Seems like he's tryin' ta figure out his own look, so he's been changin' his hairstyle around a whole bunch just about everytime we go outside.

I see. I don't mind if he practices on me, if he wants.

[He'd look nice as a blonde, maybe.]

He'll appreciate it, I'm sure. This'll be good for him. The more comfortable he is, the more he can enjoy himself.

He is very good at what he does. I'm sure he'll find a form he likes soon enough.

[...]

...It would be nice to be able to do that...wouldn't it?

Usin' illusions?

Yes. Being able to alter your appearance, if you wanted. Even if it's not permanent...

I think a great many people wouldn't mind that. Sure would make my job easier.

[Joker looks a bit thoughtful now as he stares at Chihiro.]

...Got anythin' on yer mind ya wanna talk about?

...

[Chihiro blinks, glancing away after a moment. ...Maybe that was a bit too much thinking out loud.]

I just...think it would be nice to be able to do. Some people...don't feel comfortable in their own skin. Being able to change, if for just a moment...really change...it might help them feel a little better.

You know?

I think I know a bit, yeah.

[He rolls his empty shoulder socket with a dry grin.]

Ya remember Doll?

[Chihiro nods a little, looking back at the screen.]

I do. I didn't speak with her very much...but I remember her.

Ha, ya shoulda talked with her more! She was always one a the more friendly among us ha ha.

But hardly anybody else in the troupe realized she was playin' 'em all! Everyone knew her in her stage costume as Doll, but whenever she took it off, she always introduced herself as a lad named Freckles!

No one ever caught on, ha ha, but it took work ta get her in that outfit and outta it again sometimes. Sure she woulda liked Invidia's tricks.

[Chihiro finds himself staring hard at the Gear, his grip on it tightening a bit.]

...R...Really? ...

Why...why did she do that?

Ya would have ta ask her yerself, since I can't say for sure.

If I had ta guess, 'tho? Well, she never seemed ta think she was cute or pretty enough for a name like 'Doll' even all the times I told her it was fine. Guess she felt a bit more comfortable when she was 'Freckles'.

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