infinitejustice | Eighty-First Launch

[Video; Action for Vermilion City; backdated to yesterday evening]

[The feed opens up to a gorgeous sunset over the ocean. The sky is a brilliant red, the sinking sun is reflecting off the glittering waves...it was like what one would see in a resort commercial. The recorder seemed to be standing on a pier of some sorts as well, so there were multiple ships around.]

Pretty amazing, isn't it? With scenes like this, it's no wonder Vermilion City is known as the Port of Exquisite Sunsets. Don't worry, Yayoi, I'm saving this for you.

[With that, the camera turned around and showed Athrun, who was wearing his Orb military uniform. The sky behind him was a beautiful dark blue.]

I think that, out of all the places in this world, Vermilion City is the closest thing to where I live back home. It's good to be by the sea again, and there's plenty to do in town. If I truly am stuck here, I think this is where I'll want to live once I've beaten the Elite Four.

Out of curiosity, does anybody else here have a place like that? A place that resembles their home or that they'd like to live?

Also, on a different note, can anyone tell me about the gym leader here? Going by the sign near the gym, I suspect he uses Electric-types, but one can never be too sure.

Also, one more thing. Is he really a lieutenant?

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Shopping is one of the few things Miki can do that's fun here. [ So yes. ] Um, let's see. Miki is at the Pokemon Fan Club learning about other people's favorite Pokemon!

Perhaps I can come up with some more ideas for you.

The Pokémon Fan Club? I didn't even realize there was one of those in Vermilion City.

... Will they be as much fun as shopping? [ Because she doesn't really think that Athrun can come up with something fun and interesting. ] Mm, there is! Miki's been here all day long.

[ Surprisingly it's held her interest all this time... ]

Well, I think they're more fun than shopping. Less costly, too.

[He's going to be more touchy about mooching now that he's saving his money for a Cinnabar Island reconstruction project.]

...Wait. You've been there all day? You've been listening for that long?

[Yes, he is genuinely shocked.]

If it doesn't cost much, it probably isn't very fun at all... [ Muttering the rest under her breath. ] Yes, Miki has been here all day long. It's nice, cool, and they don't get upset when Miki takes a nap.

[ Mostly because they don't notice her sleeping while they're rambling on. ]

...Oh. So you weren't attentive the entire time.

[You really had him going there for a minute.]

There's only so many ways someone can say they love their Pokemon, Athrun-kun.

[ In her defense, they are repetitive. ]

...Fair enough. Want me to come get you?

They won't let Miki leave. They claim Miki is the best listener and is close to breaking the record of the last 'longest listener'...

[ In fact, the president might be heard in the background rambling on. ]

...I'd say that's a yes. Hang on, let me come over and see what I can do.

...Can you give me directions, or should I find a map instead?

But Miki is about to become number one here... [ And there she does. ]

Zzz...

...Dammit.

[See icon.]

Better get a map.

[The feed winks out. About ten minutes later, someone's shaking Miki's shoulder.]

Miki's favorite Pokemon is the new singing one fufufu...

[ Nope, not waking up anytime soon. ]

Come on, wake up. You'll catch cold like this.

[He begins to shake her a little harder.]

[ Why can't she ever take a nap in public places without someone waking her up? So rude... ]

Huh... [ Oh. ] Athrun-kun, hello.

Come on, let's go. I'll buy you a snack.

[For something as minor as this, Athrun is willing to resort to bribery.]

Alright.

[ ... Bribery works.
Is he so sure it's bribery and not Miki working her magic though? ]

Miki is ready to go now.

[ She says as she rubs her eyes sleepily. It's only been ten minutes and she's acting as though it's been ten hours. ]

[This is a veteran soldier. It takes more than that.

Though he does seem to be extending his hand to her.]

Shall we?

[ And Miki is a pretty good gold digger.
Besides, veteran soldiers get paid decently. ]

Shall we what? [ Halfway between a yawn and a stretch, she reaches out for his hand, fingers brushing as she misses. ] Nope, not time yet.

...Not time? I came down here to escort you back. I'm here now, so that means it's time to go back.

[ Dealing with difficult women must be a hard task, huh? ]

Miki isn't fully awake yet. If Miki goes like this, who knows what will happen!

[Sigh.]

Then go to the ladies' room and wash your face.

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