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[codeforhope]

[A video flickers into life on the Network, and for a moment the only thing that can be seen is the cheerful face of a Leavanny as she dutifully adjusts the Gear so it will be properly in focus. She bounces away from the screen a second later with her arms spread wide to bring attention to a rather impressive array of scarves that have been laid across Chihiro's bed. ...no, really, there are a lot of them. Like, so many that there are little stacks of them piled where the few aren't sitting on display.

...they're also sortof janky as all hell but you've probably never seen a bug more happy about anything in her entire life.

Chihiro stands next to her as she continues to gesture at the accessories, wearing one of the scarves around his neck. It's far too long for any normal human to be wearing and the patterns adorning all of them are mismatched and just a little hideous, but...they look really warm?]

It's starting to get colder recently, isn't it? It will probably be snowing very soon...and Shiruku here has been knitting scarves for most of the year. But we, um...we have more than we know what to do with right now.

[Chihiro's expression betrays that he knows how ugly they are, but that he's also trying to silently beg anyone watching to not tell her that, please do not crush her dreams oh my god]

And people have started showing up again, and I'd hate to know that they were having to travel in this cold weather without anything to keep them warm. So we're giving these away to anyone who needs one! They won't cost anything, so don't worry about that...like I said, we have a lot of them in all sorts of colors. Consider them an early Christmas present. They've all been hand knitted by Shiruku herself.

I can send them to wherever you are, or you can come get one in person if you would like, if you are in Goldenrod right now.

[Just before the feed cuts, Shiruku picks up one of the scarves and holds it up so everyone out there can see it better. It's a vibrantly purple thing, and it drags the ground. She looks very proud of it.]

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[callbacks]

Oh my god, please.

[Dave's managed to get a weirdly misshapen sweater and some gloves, but he still looks miserably cold. Texans were not built for such tragic conditions.

But seriously, why does his sweater look so lumpy in the front...]

They're fabulous and I need, like, ten. On my body, right now.

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[codeforhope]

[Shiruku is all up in the camera's grill before Chihiro can really say anything because do you really want ten because you are about to be her favorite person.

Chihiro manages to pull her arm down so he can peer into the camera as well.]

T-ten? Well, we do have plenty...

[He blinks a few times now that he's gotten a closer look at him.]

Oh my...you look so cold, are you alright?

[shatterings]

[ A handmade scarf? That's too sweet... as far as Naminé's concerned, the scarves look absolutely perfect. ]

If you wouldn't mind... I'd like to have one.

[codeforhope]

[Aw...you're too kind, Naminé.]

We don't mind at all. Is there a particular color you would like? If you can think of it, we probably have it.

[scratchitti]

Hey Chihiro- I know this is kinda short notice but you wouldn't happen to have like.... 50?

[codeforhope]

[Neku do you want Shiruku to literally explode because she looks like she might faint behind Chihiro there.]

F-...fifty? I...I'm fairly certain we have enough, but...did I hear you correctly?

[HE ISN'T TRYING TO JUDGE OR ANYTHING BUT THAT IS A LOT OF JANKY SCARVES]

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[secondplacing]

[Congratulations, Chihiro, you have the benefit of one of Carolina's first video responses. She's finally learning.]

I didn't realise Pokémon could be so... creative.

[They're the ugliest things she has ever seen and she needs to put one around North's neck STAT. York's too, probably, but seeing the big old polar bear in a vibrant purple scarf? Amazing. Perfect. Hilarious.]

You sure you don't want anything for them?

[codeforhope]

[He did it, he did the thing. Making people socialize, one person at a time!]

She's been teaching my Galvantula and Ariados to knit as well...I worry that I might have a whole troupe of knitting bugs before too long and not enough yarn to supply them all...

[But he doesn't see to mind it too much, if this video existing at all is anything to go by.]

I...we really don't mind giving them away- [He can't legitimately ask people to pay for these.] -but if you really would like to, we wouldn't mind that, either. But please don't feel like you're obligated to, or anything!

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[bent_the_world]

Your Pokemon made those?

That's so cool! I didn't know they could do stuff like that!

[Korra really doesn't need a scarf. She was born in the tundra, this is light jacket weather for her. But it's really neat that they were made by a Pokemon, and obviously her trainer is hoping to encourage her. If they were prettier, she'd get a couple for Asami and Elsa...well, why not anyway?]

I'll take a couple!

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[codeforhope]

[The Leavanny nods briskly, drawing her claws to her face with a blush and a smile. Ahh, how nice...]

She did, yes. She's turned it into something of a hobby.

What colors would you like?

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[pipers_son]

Ha ha, they're lookin' pretty popular, ain't they? I bet ya must be proud, Shiruku.

[They really are horrendous, but Joker is the kind of person who shamelessly loves that sort of thing. The asshole dresses in clown makeup every day, what do you expect?]

Think you'll have any left? Me and Jims could use some, and I could probably rope 'em around the Litleo...

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[codeforhope]

[There is so much excited nodding happening, you just don't even know, Joker.]

We have plenty, don't worry!

[She's been knitting them pretty much nonstop for almost an entire year at this point, he just can't promise they'll...last too terribly long.]

How many would you like, Joker-san?

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[crouching_sin]

[Naoya can't be bothered to mind his Gear right now so Alice is taking this one.]

Oh, they're darling! We can pay you in sweets if you want...

[Video]

[codeforhope]

[OOP here's Shiruku in the camera again, all smiles and enthusiasm.]

You really think so? That is so very kind of you to say...you really don't have to pay me a thing, but we will not reject any offers for trades!

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Surely an item created by a creature must have some sort of otherworldly properties. I would be a fool to not request such a thing.

[In other words, yes, Gundam would like a scarf. Yes, he's aware they're sort of...not good, but he's not going to upset Chihiro's Pokemon. That would just be awful.]

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[codeforhope]

[Bless you, Gundam, you are a good person.]

Heheh, we'll put one aside for you, then! What color would you like?

[HE'S GUESSING...purple. But you never know.]

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[in4apounding]

Those look wonderfully warm! Are you really giving them away?

[Penny's change of clothes at least included an overcoat, but for the moment she's still got precisely zero actual winter wear.]

[Video]

[codeforhope]

[Oh, another new trainer!]

Yes, we are! Would you like one?

[Video]

[seasaltkey]

[There's a Dedenne who seems really excited to see these scarves. They'd be perfect for a winter nest! He keeps squeaking, trying to tell Shiruku that he wants one really badly.

A few minutes late, the screen moves and Roxas blink at the screen.]

Huh? Who'd you call this time, Vivi?

[Video]

[codeforhope]

[Shiruku is in the midst of telling Vivi that she will most certainly get a scarf set aside for him when Roxas pulls the Gear over to himself.]

Hello there! It seems that your Dedenne is interested in our scarves. They're free, if he would like one.

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[crystalballer]

[Hagakure doesn't know why he's not just getting up and going over to Chihiro's room instead of sending a video message but you know what? Yolo.

Or he's just lazy. BUT ANYWAY-]

I'll totally take some more of those if you and Shiruku've got spares! The new scarf you guys gave me after coming back was a total hit with my Pokemon, and now they keep fighting with each other to use it.

[As he shows on-screen, the fuzzy and warm scarf is currently wrapped around a pile of eggs. His Exeggcute made a nice blanket out of it, apparently.]

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[codeforhope]

[IT'S OKAY HAGAKURE THERE'S NOT MUCH ROOM IN HERE ANYWAY...

Chihiro laughs softly at the sight, covering his mouth with one hand as he nods.]

You can have as many of them as you would like, Hagakure-kun. I'm glad that your Pokemon like them!

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[veggie_vamp]

Oh My Ghoul, those are just fangastic! I've got to have them!

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[codeforhope]

[The positive response has been overwhelming, to say the least. Shiruku looks very pleased. At this point, Chihiro isn't sure if people are just humoring her, or if they legitimately like them...or if having one is a matter of life or death, in Dave's case.]

How many would you like?

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[dangerousidol]

[Rise's been wandering around town when she see's the post. That... was a lot of scarves. Nanako would probably love one of those...]

Wow! Shiruku works really fast. Do you guys need anymore yarn while I'm out?

[Because she will contribute to this. With fabulous colors.]

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[codeforhope]

Oh, I-

[He starts to respond, but before he can finish his sentence Shiruku is nodding furiously over Chihiro's shoulder.]

I-if it's not too much trouble...ah, I'll pay you back for whatever you buy. Shiruku has been working nonstop since the fall started.