fourteenth bubble; video/action for mahogany.

[timelymaid]

[ This entry takes place in the dark. The dark of a hotel room! ...In the day, so the blinds are drawn shut. Why? Because Aradia has received only the world's most fantastic shirt. It glows in the dark! Specifically, it is a Haunter shirt...and lit by the dim glow of the shirt and the light from the gear, Aradia can be seen. Why yes, she is also wearing Dad's fedora, a hat that only a few people would recognize, and her hair is actually not crazy - for which you can thank Kanaya, whose disappointment in this ensemble may be sensed through the screen. Aradia, this is not fashion. ...And no one but Kanaya can even see the fact she's probably wearing her omanyte toe socks, which don't help matters. And those are also from John, come to think of it.

Aradia is also wearing what is probably an unconsciously creepy grin. Whoops. That's what happens when you post from a dark room and have a tendency towards unsettling people sometimes?

After a moment of grinning in silence, she'll actually stop that and talk, though. ]

Hi!!! This is Aradia. [ In case you couldn't tell. ] And this is the best shirt ever! John sent it to me! He has one like it, too, and I said it was amazing and now I have my very own! Isn't that just fantastic? I had to turn out the lights to let you all get the proper effect!

[ ...But now that you've gotten it, she'll actually turn the lights back on. Aradia's sitting crosslegged on a hotel bed, presumably in Mahogany from the music, and in the light her grin is a bit less eerie. Sort of. ]

That's not the only reason I wanted to post, though! Actually, I have something I need help with. See, ghost and fossil pokemon are my absolute favorites! And while getting ghost pokemon just requires catching them, fossil types are...well, a little bit harder. I only have a few species: Kabuto's line, Aerodactyl, and Tirtouga's line. [ Though by reason of people leaving she has two of the first and three of the second. ] And this is not at all a complete collection! Which is sad, because I'd like to study fossil pokemon up close.

So if you have any and could either breed me one or trade me one? I will pay or trade you an egg you'd like! Very specifically I am also looking into getting two Archen! One of those is not for me, but is for Dave, whom also has a sad lack of fossil pokemon that has to be corrected!

I figured it was worth asking, at least! Oh, and before I forget, if you didn't tell me your birthday a few months ago when I asked and we're now friends, you should probably tell me about it now! I don't want to miss someone's birthday on accident. And I think that's pretty much everything? Though on the topic of birthdays, I know of three for this month! And just in case you don't? Equius picked the 9th, Francis Bonnefoy told me his birthday is the 14th, and Misaki's is on the 25th! Be sure to wish them well on those days, okay?

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[enjoymyatelier]

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let's avoid the topic of fashion here, the only commentary she'll get on that is a slightly confused look before he discusses the rest]

I actually happen to have an Archeops, actually-though he's a male, so unless you want two Archen with no interesting moves, it might take a while to breed them for you. I haven't really done it yet since I've admittedly been somewhat perfectionistic about it, but I suppose after a year there really isn't any reason not to.

[video]

[timelymaid]

[ SHE IS THE MOST FASHIONABLE GIRL IN JOHTO, KAYNETH. ...Not. ]

Oh, you do?! I don't think either of us minds that at all, although I'm sure we also don't mind waiting if you prefer that...it's just something that I've been trying to look into, and Dave wanted one, too! We may or may not have naming plans just in case we found someone willing to assist us, too.

I didn't know you had an Archeops, Kayneth!

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[usedlaserbeam]

Archen's one of the types I'm afraid I don't have, unfortunately; I'm in possession of a few of the others, though, if you're that curious about them.

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[timelymaid]

It seems like Kayneth might help me out there! And I really am curious about them. It's been a while, hasn't it, Yagyuu?

[VIDEO]

[diamondo]

You have an Aerodactyl?

[Way to ignore everything else she said, Mondo.]

Wish I could help you out with your other fossil Pokémon, but I don't have any. I've been looking to get my hands on some of 'em, but I don't know where to start looking. Where did you get yours?

[VIDEO]

[timelymaid]

I have three.

[ ...TWO OF THEM AREN'T HER FAULT. :T ]

If you were looking for Aerodactyl, Kabuto, or Tirtouga, I could easily breed you eggs. I bought one of my Aerodactyl from someone else and inherited two. Kabuto - I bought one, inherited one. Tirtouga was a gift!

[video]

[captainash]

It is a nice enough shirt. Do they make them for other species? With those ghost candles that were around in October, the effect would be great.

[Possibly a little creepy, too.]

How many fossil species are there, and how can we recognize them? Not knowing what they are would make finding them harder.

[...He might or might not be deliberately ignoring that last question.]

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[timelymaid]

You know, I'm not sure! I don't see why they wouldn't, though. Are you interested in one?

[ Oh, let her talk about FOSSILS. ]

Well, aside from those I mentioned? You should be able to look them up in your gear, with the following information: Archen, 566. Omanyte, 138. Anorith, 347. Lileep, 345. Cranidos, 408. Shieldon, 410.

[ ASH... ]

[Video]

[whateveryoueatliveitspart]

[Ignoring the other stuff because he has no idea what to do with it. Why would he want a glow-in-the-dark shirt? He'll just focus on the question that he can answer.]

I have an Archeops with me. She evolved from Archen. They haven't said anything yet, but I'm getting the feeling that she and Fearow are thinking of having eggs soon. I don't know if she'll be okay with letting other people raise her children though.

[As in "before the end of the month" soon, once my current threads finish up.]

[Video]

[timelymaid]

[ Why WOULDN't you want a glow in the dark shirt, you mean? ]

Kayneth actually agreed to assist me there, but...! It's so great to see that there are fossil types out there. More than I thought, at least. So even if she's not okay with it, that works out all right, I think?

[onelevelnicer]

Do you like digging in the ground for that sort of stuff?

[timelymaid]

Absolutely!! I wish I knew where a dig site was. That would be even better!

[ it's like her main hobby Kaoru. ]

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[healium]

Might I ask where you got that hat?

[Of all the things to remark about, she chooses that; then again, it's so familiar looking..]

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[timelymaid]

hey jane!
i got it after that weird week
you remember the one i expect
basically just found it suddenly!

but the place i got it originally was a wallet sylladex
which i found in the ruins near my hive during an excavation
its a genuine archaeologists hat!
do you know how hard those are to find :o
they are pretty hard to find
and now it fits properly!
it didnt used to on account of horns :(

[action]

[wontturntostone]

[Kanaya couldn't hide her frustration as Aradia started talking with her phone while the short-haired girl was still finishing her second braid. But she waited in quiet irritation for the other to finish her message before she polite reached out to tug her back into her seat.]

Aradia. Honestly. Now if you will allow me to finish, please?

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[timelymaid]

[ Aradia sat back down and even removed the Fedora, just for a moment. Though she was still fidgety with excitement. ]

Yes, sorry! But how much longer will this take?

[video]

[eclectictype]

[Okay but

that shirt]

So coooool, I need to get one of those. With an Oddish on it, or maybe some other Pokemon! I really miss my wardrobifier...

[Jade, focus.]

Um! I think you might already know my birthday? Or at least it's the day I was found, December first!

[video]

[timelymaid]

[ FINALLY SOMEONE WHO GETS IT.

Which makes sense, since this is John's sister. ]

Right?! It's the best shirt ever! I'm sure John can show you where he got it!

And I do! I was actually here for it last year. You were, too, but you don't remember that!

[video]

[trickyoutwice]

So your friends managed to stay not-dead long enough to send you a cool shirt, huh? I guess that's good news for the rest of us.

[Niou grins and gives Aradia a lazy little wave. He may think the shirt is tacky, but it's the best kind of tacky — the kind that'd make his doubles partner seethe to have to go out with him in public while he's wearing it.]

I think I'm kinda jealous of your present. Know where I can get one?

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[timelymaid]

Funnily enough, he just woke up from another coma, too.

[ Her friends, man. She waves back, cheerfully. She doesn't even see the shirt as tacky - she just thinks it's cool.

Of course, she also used to run around in long gray skirts and fedoras, so no one should take her opinion on fashion as, you know, noteworthy. ]

I know the shop he got it from, actually...I can text you the details? It was over in Kanto, but I'm pretty sure you could get one easily enough. If nothing else, I could see if John wouldn't be willing to send another Jhoto-wards!

Speaking of locations, though - are you going to the bug catching event?

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[ghostytrainer]

[John is all smiles, giving Aradia a double thumbs up. He seems to have improved drastically since the last time they spoke. He neither looks nor seems tired nor does he sound particularly... erm... nuts.]

[He's once again, wearing his matching shirt.]

I knew it would look great on you! Your hair is cute by the way, I am guessing that is Kanaya's handiwork?

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[timelymaid]

[ Oh, it's Sane John! Aradia missed you - only she actually enjoyed the nuts version, too, so. She can't really quibble about it.

They are the best matching pair on the network. ...Not that there's competition at the moment! Until they become a matching GROUP. After a very long time, John is finally a Trendsetter. How does it feel, Egbert? ]

Thanks!! Yes, she did it for me. I'm no good with braids.

[ They take longer than she's usually willing to spend on her hair. :| See: her canon do. ]

And thanks again, I guess! It's actually really nice, since it doesn't get in my way as much like this!! [ ...Obviously, Aradia. But she sounds impressed, herself.

Poor Kanaya. ]

Who knew, right?

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[tentacletrainer]

[[There's a coy smile on Rose's face when she begins recording her response.]]

I don't believe I have ever seen anyone as alluring as you on the network, Aradia. In fact, I believe that if beauty were time? You would most certainly be eternity.

[[Cheesy pick up lines are go.]]

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[timelymaid]

[ Why Miss Lalonde!!

Aradia can't help but laugh. This response has so many of her favorite things. Time-related puns? Check. Cheesey banter? Check. Silliness? Check.

And you know, Rose isn't a bad thing, either. She's definitely up for a game of Being Ridiculous, so Aradia only has to think about this for a moment before smiling back. ]

I don't know about that! You're pretty alluring yourself, Rose! You could say you light up my life!

[ SHE HAS THIS.

...she likes puns, but she's not superb at them. ]

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[viiru2alert]

AA?

AA.

What in fuck are you wearing.

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[timelymaid]

[ Well that's a change in pace - from Rose's compliments/ridiculous flirting to Sollux being upset. ...Although actually, he's the first one to be openly WHY about her shirt, as most people just gave up and didn't even try.

He gets a grin anyway. ]

Hi Sollux! I'm wearing a lot of things, but I assume you're talking about the shirt! Isn't it great? John gave it to me. We're matching!

[ literally they're wearing matching dorky shirts today, apparently. ]

It glows in the dark, did you see?

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[brokenmemories]

[Aradia, what are you wearing and why was the room so dark. Better yet, what is that creepy grin but that is unsettling to this girl. You turning on the lights didn't do too much help either. Luckily, Misaki won't be too outspoken of her opinions about this and just get on straight to the point.]

I don't think I have any fossil pokemon in my team. I'm very sorry about that.

[There was another part of the video that caught her attention.]

Huh, you actually remembered. I forgot it was this month.

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[timelymaid]

Of course I remembered! What sort of friend would I be if I forgot your birthday?

[usedshooshpap]

Aradia... I have something very important to discuss with you.

[timelymaid]

Oh?

[ Liiiiiittle bit worried he's been listening in on other conversations. ]