15th moon [video/action]

[paladinlost]

[Cecil is out shopping in the Department Store. Again, you might want to say. But this time he holds the Pokégear with his left hand while the rest of his body is buried by bags and boxes of all kinds, and people can see a feminine hand adding more to the pile every so often.]

I would like to thank everyone who has sent me gifts. All of your choices were extremely thoughtful, and I have no doubt I will enjoy all of them.

[The feminine hand adds another bag. He waits until it leaves.]

I would also like to apologize to every trainer who might have wanted to challenge Whitney this afternoon. I was unaware that drying her tears would involve taking over her day. On my honor, I swear I will try to convince her to return to the Gym before nightfall.

[Another box, and this one hides his face from the camera. He sighs before turning the Pokégear off.]

Squall: Sharp kitchen knives, with a note that says ‘They were the most practical I could find. Sorry.’  Never mind, he gets a compact survival knife.
Aerith: Level 16 female Marill
Warrior of Light: Lvel 15 male Magmar
Firion: Level 14 female Vulpix
Bartz: Level 12 Ditto, plus a Dratini doll for Lenna
Zidane: Level 14 female Growlithe, plus a Togepi doll for Garnet
Suzaki: Black winter coat
Kisa: Fire Stone
France: Fire Stone
Roxas: Thunderstone
Trucy: Scarf/gloves/earmuffs/sweater/pants set that matches her cape
Iris: Level 15 female Meowth holding a Quick Claw
Leon: Level 16 Magnemite holding a  Metal Coat... and a chocolate bar
Kaito: Smoke Ball, plus the wallet for Biz

Everything has already been delivered by mail, unless your character is in Goldenrod. In that case, Cecil delivered the present himself.

Comments

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Hello Mr. Harvey! Merry Christmas! _{[Iris waves happily at the camera.]} Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much for the gift. Did you receive yours as well?

[video]

[paladinlost]

Sister Iris! [...He thinks. Can't exactly see the screen and all.] Merry Christmas!

I did, thank you very much. [He moves his head a little; a green scarf peeks out from behind the bags.] I s she to your liking? Did you also receive one of these strange eggs?

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

_{[Iris giggles, as Cecil's face appears amongst all the packages.]} Mr. Harvey, are those all gifts for your friends? That's quite a lot!

Yes, she's so sweet! Where did you find her? I've never seen a Meowth before!

Now, that you mention it, I did! _{[Iris moves to grab something from her pack, and nestled in the hat Phoenix made for her, is a pink striped egg.]} I have no idea where it came from! ...Do you have any idea Mr. Harvey?

[video]

[paladinlost]

Ah, no, they're- [Another bag! Of female undergarments!] -Miss Whitney's purchases. I offered to take her shopping after her defeat and she liked the idea. [Liked it too much, even.]

I was exploring west of Ecruteak, and I found this sweet little kitten, cleaning her paws by the road. I thought the two of you might get along.

From the same source as all the other eggs, probably. But I know no further details.

[video] What color are Cecil's eyes? Green, blue, or a combo?

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh! _{[Iris giggles.]} I suppose she can afford a lot being a Gym Leader...

She's adorable. Thank you so much! But...what shall I call her? _{[The Meowth peeks into the edge of the screen, lazily washing a paw.]}

...That's so strange! Perhaps they are from who ever brought us here. Do you have any idea what sort of Pokemon is inside your egg?

[video] Purple/blue/green/black/brown, depending on the picture. All official. I go with purple.

[paladinlost]

Something ladylike, perhaps? I cannot think of any good name for a cat.

I don't know. The egg itself is yellow and brown. A Ground-type, perhaps?

[video] Certainly a variety. Alright, a dark purple or a light purple?

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

I'm sure she'd appreciate a ladylike name. Neither can I really. _{[She giggles.]} I've never owned a cat before, although I've always liked them.

It's possible. I've never seen a Ground-type before, but those colors sound about right. I have no idea with mine. What sort of Pokemon are pink? I think it could end up being anything really. It's exciting but slightly nerve-racking.

[video] Deep bluish purple, as seen in Dissidia. It's the prettiest.

[paladinlost]

There is always Coeurl, but that might be too monstruous for such a lovely cat.

Rosie is pink. So is Aerith's Blissey. But they're the only ones I can think of.

[video]

[monkeyflirt.livejournal.com]

Wow Cecil, looks like you're shopping a lot. Having a good Christmas, then? [He can't help but smirk a little.]

Oh, and thanks for the gift! It's great!

[video]

[paladinlost]

Gym leaders have discerning tastes. They'll buy nothing but the best, and having someone to hold the bag is a given.

Thank you for yours, too. I do hope you'll get along. I was looking for a way to keep you warm, and I decided to go for something practical.

[video]

[monkeyflirt.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see then. [He snickers now.

At Cecil's next statement, he rubs the back of his head.] Heh, yeah. At least I'll be ready for a blizzard if it comes again.

[Here's the after effects of the last one -- he sniffles just a tad. But he's a lot better than he was just a couple of days ago.]

[video]

[paladinlost]

Once she evolves, she'll be tall enough for you and Dagger to ride. That should make things easier.

Have you been drinking a lot of tea? It helps with colds.

[video] Alright then; I'll give it a shot!

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Coeurl? I've never heard of that name before? Where did you come up with it? Perhaps something royal...like Elizabeth or Victoria.

Interesting. Maybe it's a Normal-type then. _{[She looks thoughtful.]}

[video]

[monkeyflirt.livejournal.com]

Definitely. Not to mention I needed a Fire type Pokémon.

[He shrugs.] Dagger's been giving me some stuff here and there -- I don't really ask that much, I just take it.

[video] Ho ho ho! *looks forward to it*

[paladinlost]

It's the name of a panther-like monster from my world. But I do like Elizabeth.

It could be a Miltank, like Whitney's. But it does not appear to have any dark patches.

[video]

[paladinlost]

She'll be useful in Azalea. Have you defeated Falkner?

How nice, being served and coddled by a lovely lady. I hope you're enjoying it.

[video] New icons~~ And you have no idea.I kind of went crazy with this picture ahahaha

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh...I'd forgotten you had monsters in your world. I can't imagine... Yes, I think Elizabeth is a nice name. And I could call her Lizzie for short!

It's possible...but no, I don't see any dark patches. Just stripes.

[video] Yesss~! Good crazy or bad crazy?

[paladinlost]

Or Beth, or Liza, or Elie... She could have a potential nickname for every occasion.

You have me feeling curious, now. You'll have to tell me when it hatches.

[video] <3 They're soo pretty~ ....Um, if you like my art then good crazy. :D

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

All pretty nicknames. I didn't realize you could come up with so many nicknames for Elizabeth. You're very good at this!

Alright! To be honest, I'm quite curious as well. And yours is a mystery as well! Please be sure to let me know what it turns out to be Mr. Harvey!

[video] Thank you~! Yoohoo positive crazy!

[paladinlost]

It's because it's such a long name. There are more than enough letters for a shorter name or two.

I'll tell you once I find out. I suppose I could ask Nurse Joy, but a surprise would be fine too.

[video] It was a lot of fun. All of Cecil's Pokemon make an appearance as well. :D

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

That's true. Iris is only four letters-it would be very hard to come up with a nickname for me, I think.

That would be wonderful! ...Nurse Joy? Do you think she would know?

[video]

[monkeyflirt.livejournal.com]

I was aiming on doing it tomorrow. I should be back to my old self by then!

[Griiiiin.] How could I not enjoy it~?

[video] That must have taken a lot of work ;_;

[paladinlost]

Let's see... Irie? Rissie? There aren't a lot of possibilities.

Well, she is the best expert we can talk to. She would have a better idea than us.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Making sure to send us news of your great victory.

By being ungrateful, of course. It's good to know that you appreciate good things justly.

[video]

[monkeyflirt.livejournal.com]

I will, don't worry!

Of course I'm not ungrateful. Who else has the most beautiful woman in the world taking care of them?