91st moon [the 4th Wall of Jericho]

[paladinlost]

[Ah, it's that time of the year again. And unlike last time, Cecil wakes up in his own bed (even though he'd been on his way back from Saffron when he fell asleep), surrounded by his own Pokémon (and Grimers, but at this point they're almost part of the family), and with his own belongings exactly where he left them (except for his left sock, but he's long learned to expect that).

He's safe, he's in a good mood, and he intends to stay that way for the rest of this madness. And this time, he's even in a position to share the joy with any visitors!

Which is why he's now grilling all sorts of food on a fire pit in his yard, while his Pokémon are bringing chairs and large cushions outside. That they manage to do so while linked to each other with duct tape is somewhat impressive, but he's too busy not burning a steak to admire their efficiency.]

Comments

[susukodama]

[From under your chair, there is something singing.

Investigate? y/n]

[paladinlost]

[On the one hand, that singing sounds familiar and deserves a proper investigation.

On the other hand, that steak is smoking more than it should, and it looks like the fire is about to spread to the turkey. An unacceptable outcome.]

[susukodama]

[Indeed. That's important to take care of.

Whatever's under the chair will just provide background music while you do that. :)]

[paladinlost]

[Background music is a good thing to have, as this is the beginning of a great fight against the fire pit and its contents-

And then the turkey goes flying. Right at the chair, in fact.]

[susukodama]

Bebebe beEEE~

[Well that manages to knock the chair away. And knock the dust bunny underneath it in such a way that it starts rolling.]

[paladinlost]

That's- Ah!

[Mad scramble to grab that poor Suskodama before it ends up sticking to a Grimer. Or worse.]

[susukodama]

Hehehehehe!

[Susukodama is grabbed! And it looks happy to see you.

...Which is to say, its expression is the same as it always is, but.]

[paladinlost]

...Goodness, this new meeting could have ended badly very quickly.

[But he's both happy to see it and relieved that it hasn't been thrown too far, really.]

[susukodama]

Meeting! Hehehehehe! Meeting! Meeting! Meeting!

[paladinlost]

Still, I am glad it is taking place. Have you been well?

[susukodama]

Been well! Been well! Hehehehehe!

[paladinlost]

I'm glad to hear. Have you come hoping for a snack?

[susukodama]

Snack! Snack! Hehehehehe! Snack! Snack!

[paladinlost]

I find myself completely unsurprised by your answer. Turkey sandwich with mustard?

[susukodama]

Turkey! Mustard! Hehehehehe! Turkey! Mustard!

[paladinlost]

I'm glad to hear some tastes never change.

[...But the turkey is now splattered all over the chair.]

[susukodama]

Never change! Never change! Hehehehehe!

[That is a conundrum, yes...]

[paladinlost]

...Though a change might be necessary this time...

[He can valiantly pick up as much poultry as he can and see if it still looks good, at least.]

[susukodama]

Change?

[To be fair, the Susukodama probably wouldn't really be able to tell the difference either way.]

[paladinlost]

Unless you feel you can safely eat this...

[In all its splattered glory.]

[susukodama]

Safely?

[paladinlost]

...Can you even fall ill, with or without involving contaminated ingredients?

[susukodama]

Ingredients! Hehehehehe! Ingredients! Ingredients! Ingredients!

[so helpful]

[paladinlost]

[Very helpful indeed.]

I suppose I'll simply have to ask Flare to test it first, then.

[susukodama]

Flare?