is what he would say, if he was in any other mood but exhausted. Somehow, he's managed to find a quiet corner in one of the sleeping dens at the Spire, but this is completely ruining the vibe. ]
Rrrghh...
[ Also, texts. What are those. He's too 80s for these annoying notifications. ]
No. Cancel. Cancel.
[ He's just. Slamming his pearl down multiple times against his beanbag chair, trying to hang it up. ]
Oh I'd like to see you cancel me you little furball-
[The vulpix growls when the yelling starts. Oh he can match that just fine, if his time in the Baratie is any indication.] NO you dipshit!! There's food here for you specifically that you need to eat! If you don't that means you're not eating and that's FUCKING UNACCEPTABLE y'hear me!?
[There's a heavy sigh after a bit. ] ...You're a big help around here. But if you can't then call out I guess, I don't give a damn. [Says the guy who is having this call because he does, in fact, give a damn.] But I'm not wasting this food. So where are you so I can shove it down your damn throat myself?!
[ But just as abruptly as being rudely woken up, his growling turns into a confused huff. There's a long stretch of silence now that he's actually registering what's being said.
So this isn't actually about him missing shifts? Huh. ]
... I'm not hungry.
[ Red flag. Anyway, he's going back to sleep...... ]
[He feels like this is somewhat late, but... warriors handle their business head-on. And even if he feels less like a warrior and less like a cat every day, the best he can do is keep striving to be someone Bluestar would be proud of.]
I'm sorry for how I acted two weeks ago. You... were right, and I didn't want to hear it.
[He hasn't apologized to Flowey and he isn't sure yet if he's going to. He might just... keep letting his actions speak for themselves, since talking to Flowey never seems to go well for him.]
I didn't live in the wild for very long before coming here. Two months, almost a year ago. It's against the warrior code to go against a leader's ruling, but the Cheri guild isn't ThunderClan. So I shouldn't have gotten my hackles up that much about everyone questioning Ribombee.
[He pauses.]
No one told me to do this. I just... don't feel good about what I said to you. I'm not used to questioning myself.
[ The other end is quiet but not absent. He gives it a moment longer to let Fireheart's words fully sink in and settle. ]
Not easy an easy thing to hear from three people at once. I get it. [ There's still some pent-up frustration in his voice, diluted now with a hint of understanding. Fireheart may be an adult by cat standards, but he's still young in his book. ] But knowing how much you stick your neck out for others? I was surprised you went that far just to defend the guy. Sucks to say, but Flowey had the point back there.
[ He has to wonder what the hell kind of code is that. Cats really are something else. ]
... If it makes you feel better, I've heard worse. Don't beat yourself up about that part.
[There's a small bubble of frustration rising up when Bigby points out that Flowey was right. But he swallows it. Because it is true.]
I don't know why the roof thing took so long to get handled. I just don't want to believe I'm following a leader who doesn't care about his guild mates. And he deserves someone standing up for him as much as everyone else.
[Fireheart hasn't entirely realized what makes this different from helping others out of danger. He's protecting Ribombee, the same way he protects everyone. He's keeping the peace.]
[ He's really trying hard not to fault Fireheart for just wanting to defend someone, but there are only so many excuses he can take. ]
Fireheart, you can care about people and still have selfish reasons for the things you do. [ He takes in a deep breath to collect his thoughts on the matter. There's a pang of guilt lingering in the back of his mind, one he can't fully suppress when he knows he's been part of the problem before. ] No leader is perfect. That's why we have to hold them accountable when things go wrong.
[ He pauses before his next point, not exactly willing to give the bug the benefit of the doubt, but finding a way to phrase it as a question at the very least. ]
... And if Ribombee does have a good reason for not taking care of the roofs, don't you think it's fair that he talk to everyone about it himself?
[Fireheart doesn't feel great about that answer, but Bigby does have a point. And he does have to admit, begrudgingly, that he doesn't have that much experience with leaders other than Ribombee. He loved living under Bluestar, but for all he knows she might have had her own selfish habits. It's not like he knew her very well.]
...I guess you're right. I should... ask him, the next time I get a chance.
[If nothing else, he's pretty confident that Ribombee will listen to him. And maybe, at the same time, he can broach the subject of why Flowey is getting ignored.
He really hopes it doesn't mean Ribombee was taking his side when he and Flowey were fighting.]
Can I ask you something? You had a leader where you're from, right?
[The note was pretty clear, Bigby said he would do this whenever Aegiomon wanted, and Aegiomon had always been squirmy when it came to play. The moment he has free time is the moment he hustles to the Spire, kite wrapped securely in the vines on his back. He holds it like a treasure, those shakily drawn thunderbolts mean everything to him.
When he eventually finds himself within the Spire's many tunnels, you can bet he's stopping just about every Pokémon he comes across. He pants slightly, attempting to catch his breath, but makes no effort to slow down.]
Hey, have you seen Bigby around here? It's important!
[ He's mid-bite on a poffin when he hears the sound of familiar hooves running about, followed by his name. Immediately Bigby springs into a scurry, dashing around a few corners before spotting the kid in question. Before he approaches, he stands back on two feet, pulling the poffin back out from his teeth. ]
Aegiomon. Hey. Over here.
[ He glances at the kite before looking at the Skiddo with some concern. If it's important enough to run around looking for him, then it must be an emergency. ]
[His ears perk up when he hears the familiar deep voice, and it hits Aegiomon a little too late that he could've....probably used this as an excuse to practice his tracking. Once the scent of electric hamster hits his nose, he pivots instantly in Bigby's direction. Hehe, oops, but that's okay. He was just excited is all. His little tail wags happily as he trots over to Bigby, the biggest smile on his face. Definitely the face of a kid experiencing an emergency.]
Oh yeah, everything's great! Or, well, everything's great if you have time to... That is...uh...well...
[It also just hits him that it's possible Bigby might've been in the middle of something, like maaaaaaybe guild work. Or eating. Or both. Which means if he doesn't get straight to the point, then he's just wasting his time. Aegiomon clears his throat and tries again.]
...Did you really mean what you said in your note? That you'd teach me whenever I wanted? Cuz I'm willing to learn right now, I've never seen anything like this before!
[ He's not sure what he expected, but that smile sure does give him enough reassurance that it's not as bad as he first thought. Taking another bite of his poffin, he sighs in relief while Aegiomon works on getting his words out. ]
... Mhm. [ Despite perpetually acting like he has places to be, Bigby doesn't actually sound like he's in that much of a hurry himself. With kitchen duty wrapped up and no quests to prep for, he's as free as can be. ] So that's why the rush.
[ He can't help the smile growing on his face. Aegiomon deciding to run all the way over here instead of reaching out over the pearls is too endearing to deny. ]
Sure did mean it. Good thing you caught me just in time. [ Not that he has anywhere else to be, but he's got to hype the kid up anyway. Again, he glances at the kite, laughing a little awkwardly this time. Those bolts definitely need some touch-ups. ] You really like it, huh? [ And without even seeing it up in the air, no less. ]
[Ah, good, he caught him just in time. Phew. Who knows what would have happened if Aegiomon was only a few minutes late. He takes the kite and holds it proud and center, like showing off a trophy.]
You bet! These lightning bolts...you drew 'em, right?
[They're shaky and not very professional, but that means nothing to him.]
That's way cooler than just buying something. I can't believe... I mean, I can, it's just...no one's ever made anything for me before. Not until this holiday stuff. But you...a-and so many other people... I have so much stuff now, I don't know what to do with it all—
[It's a little overwhelming, actually. But okay, alright, getting a little off topic here. Aegiomon takes a deep breath and straightens out his thoughts before he ends up rambling Bigby's head off.]
[ Well..that sure was a thing at the Starfall Festival and the Miniors! Dolly has been laying low though ever since the whole announcement about the Waystations...she still felt like that had a recipe for something straight out of 'The Fly'. ]
[ With the Grumpearl out of the Poffin Jar prison, Dolly goes to handle the pearl with her ribbon feelers gently as she calls up Bigby for a video chat. Social interaction was important, even when there's a lot of folks curious about those Waystations... ]
Hey Bigby, you holding up alright after the festival?
[ Bigby's out and about in town, not at all expecting the sudden call. He fumbles in his pockets for a bit before pulling out his pearl to return the greeting. ]
... Hey, Dolly.
[ He pauses, half-expecting to hear about an emergency, conditioned to think most phone calls. When it turns out not to be, his brows raise slightly. ]
Oh, uh. I've been fine. Better. [ He still doesn't really know how to deal with check-ins. ] You doing okay?
[ Looks like Dolly has been burying herself in the Archives due to the sudden attention Lum Berry has been receiving. Downside...the Archives hasn't improved with its organizational skills.. ]
I could be better, been hiding out at the Archives since the announcement about the Waystations. I honestly didn't foresee how many folks would be into it or wanting a sneak peek.
[ It takes a moment before Dolly realizes.. ]
Shoot, I didn't realize you were out doing errands...sorry about that Bigby.
Oh no, I used to teleport beforehand, I'm fine with being able to do that myself. It's just, I dunno, it's making me think about when airplanes were first started being commercialized.
[ There's a blimp of an old 1958 film, 'The Fly' that comes into mind from Dolly's end when she thinks about the Waystations. Deep down, Dolly knows she's being silly about the Waystations, but it can't be helped. ]
Never been a fan of flight travel and I don't know how I feel about stations for teleportation on a mass scale.
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hey
wolf rat
where the hell are you
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its your job to taste this stuff
dammit I set this aside specifically for him what if he starves we cant waste food
these potatoes aint gonna peel themselves
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oi
wolf rat
hey
you slacking off or something
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shit what if hes dying or somethin shit shit
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seriously where the hell are ya
(5/5 DONE) (if Bigby doesn't answer lemme know generally where he is so Snooj can find he)
if you dont say anything im gonna hunt you down
youre not the only one with a decent sniffer around here
bigby
bigby
if youre starving to death somewhere Ill kill you
did i mention i LOVE SNOOJ (1/2)
is what he would say, if he was in any other mood but exhausted. Somehow, he's managed to find a quiet corner in one of the sleeping dens at the Spire, but this is completely ruining the vibe. ]
Rrrghh...
[ Also, texts. What are those. He's too 80s for these annoying notifications. ]
No. Cancel. Cancel.
[ He's just. Slamming his pearl down multiple times against his beanbag chair, trying to hang it up. ]
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[ Immediately, he sits up. The pearl has rolled off the beanbag and onto the floor, but it's still picking up his voice. He forgot kitchen duty again.
But... ] Sanji, can't you find anyone else for once? [ He's yelling that out even though the pearl can hear him just fine. ]
kicks work down the stairs. I LIVE (swaps to voice)
[The vulpix growls when the yelling starts. Oh he can match that just fine, if his time in the Baratie is any indication.] NO you dipshit!! There's food here for you specifically that you need to eat! If you don't that means you're not eating and that's FUCKING UNACCEPTABLE y'hear me!?
[There's a heavy sigh after a bit. ] ...You're a big help around here. But if you can't then call out I guess, I don't give a damn. [Says the guy who is having this call because he does, in fact, give a damn.] But I'm not wasting this food. So where are you so I can shove it down your damn throat myself?!
[....this is out of concern, prommy.]
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Unaccept— ... oh, fuck right off. I'm not in the mood for your bullshit.
[ Immediately on the defensive, Bigby is only half-listening at this point. ]
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So this isn't actually about him missing shifts? Huh. ]
... I'm not hungry.
[ Red flag. Anyway, he's going back to sleep...... ]
I will give Bigby exactly one (1) chance to run
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HOWLINGGGG as a DM I'm restraining myself so hard from asking for initiative rolls-
don't worry bigby never has a chance when i play him
Eggcellent. get got hampter
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WELCOME BACK
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I'm sorry for how I acted two weeks ago. You... were right, and I didn't want to hear it.
[He hasn't apologized to Flowey and he isn't sure yet if he's going to. He might just... keep letting his actions speak for themselves, since talking to Flowey never seems to go well for him.]
I didn't live in the wild for very long before coming here. Two months, almost a year ago. It's against the warrior code to go against a leader's ruling, but the Cheri guild isn't ThunderClan. So I shouldn't have gotten my hackles up that much about everyone questioning Ribombee.
[He pauses.]
No one told me to do this. I just... don't feel good about what I said to you. I'm not used to questioning myself.
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Not easy an easy thing to hear from three people at once. I get it. [ There's still some pent-up frustration in his voice, diluted now with a hint of understanding. Fireheart may be an adult by cat standards, but he's still young in his book. ] But knowing how much you stick your neck out for others? I was surprised you went that far just to defend the guy. Sucks to say, but Flowey had the point back there.
[ He has to wonder what the hell kind of code is that. Cats really are something else. ]
... If it makes you feel better, I've heard worse. Don't beat yourself up about that part.
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I don't know why the roof thing took so long to get handled. I just don't want to believe I'm following a leader who doesn't care about his guild mates. And he deserves someone standing up for him as much as everyone else.
[Fireheart hasn't entirely realized what makes this different from helping others out of danger. He's protecting Ribombee, the same way he protects everyone. He's keeping the peace.]
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Fireheart, you can care about people and still have selfish reasons for the things you do. [ He takes in a deep breath to collect his thoughts on the matter. There's a pang of guilt lingering in the back of his mind, one he can't fully suppress when he knows he's been part of the problem before. ] No leader is perfect. That's why we have to hold them accountable when things go wrong.
[ He pauses before his next point, not exactly willing to give the bug the benefit of the doubt, but finding a way to phrase it as a question at the very least. ]
... And if Ribombee does have a good reason for not taking care of the roofs, don't you think it's fair that he talk to everyone about it himself?
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...I guess you're right. I should... ask him, the next time I get a chance.
[If nothing else, he's pretty confident that Ribombee will listen to him. And maybe, at the same time, he can broach the subject of why Flowey is getting ignored.
He really hopes it doesn't mean Ribombee was taking his side when he and Flowey were fighting.]
Can I ask you something? You had a leader where you're from, right?
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Forward dated to after Christmas
When he eventually finds himself within the Spire's many tunnels, you can bet he's stopping just about every Pokémon he comes across. He pants slightly, attempting to catch his breath, but makes no effort to slow down.]
Hey, have you seen Bigby around here? It's important!
[So important!]
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Aegiomon. Hey. Over here.
[ He glances at the kite before looking at the Skiddo with some concern. If it's important enough to run around looking for him, then it must be an emergency. ]
What's wrong? Everything okay?
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Oh yeah, everything's great! Or, well, everything's great if you have time to... That is...uh...well...
[It also just hits him that it's possible Bigby might've been in the middle of something, like maaaaaaybe guild work. Or eating. Or both. Which means if he doesn't get straight to the point, then he's just wasting his time. Aegiomon clears his throat and tries again.]
...Did you really mean what you said in your note? That you'd teach me whenever I wanted? Cuz I'm willing to learn right now, I've never seen anything like this before!
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... Mhm. [ Despite perpetually acting like he has places to be, Bigby doesn't actually sound like he's in that much of a hurry himself. With kitchen duty wrapped up and no quests to prep for, he's as free as can be. ] So that's why the rush.
[ He can't help the smile growing on his face. Aegiomon deciding to run all the way over here instead of reaching out over the pearls is too endearing to deny. ]
Sure did mean it. Good thing you caught me just in time. [ Not that he has anywhere else to be, but he's got to hype the kid up anyway. Again, he glances at the kite, laughing a little awkwardly this time. Those bolts definitely need some touch-ups. ] You really like it, huh? [ And without even seeing it up in the air, no less. ]
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You bet! These lightning bolts...you drew 'em, right?
[They're shaky and not very professional, but that means nothing to him.]
That's way cooler than just buying something. I can't believe... I mean, I can, it's just...no one's ever made anything for me before. Not until this holiday stuff. But you...a-and so many other people... I have so much stuff now, I don't know what to do with it all—
[It's a little overwhelming, actually. But okay, alright, getting a little off topic here. Aegiomon takes a deep breath and straightens out his thoughts before he ends up rambling Bigby's head off.]
Is it true something like this can really fly?
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Video [After the Starfall Festival]
[ With the Grumpearl out of the Poffin Jar prison, Dolly goes to handle the pearl with her ribbon feelers gently as she calls up Bigby for a video chat. Social interaction was important, even when there's a lot of folks curious about those Waystations... ]
Hey Bigby, you holding up alright after the festival?
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... Hey, Dolly.
[ He pauses, half-expecting to hear about an emergency, conditioned to think most phone calls. When it turns out not to be, his brows raise slightly. ]
Oh, uh. I've been fine. Better. [ He still doesn't really know how to deal with check-ins. ] You doing okay?
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I could be better, been hiding out at the Archives since the announcement about the Waystations. I honestly didn't foresee how many folks would be into it or wanting a sneak peek.
[ It takes a moment before Dolly realizes.. ]
Shoot, I didn't realize you were out doing errands...sorry about that Bigby.
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[ Errands aside, he does enjoy his walks. ]
Not a fan of teleporting? [ He moves toward the side of the street to stop, head tilting down at the pearl. ] I thought it could be useful.
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[ There's a blimp of an old 1958 film, 'The Fly' that comes into mind from Dolly's end when she thinks about the Waystations. Deep down, Dolly knows she's being silly about the Waystations, but it can't be helped. ]
Never been a fan of flight travel and I don't know how I feel about stations for teleportation on a mass scale.
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good to wrap!
Sounds good to me XD This is my wrap over here :'>