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He’s a good person. Whether or not he's a good mayor is debatable. A lot of things happened under his not-so-careful watch that left people... [ Forgotten. Struggling. Dead. ] Anyway, when I say he isn't perfect, I have my reasons. [ He sighs, clearly not wanting to get into it. ]
Maybe things are different with cats. Maybe you just never got to see another side of her. I don't know. But if there's one takeaway I can give you, just... don't blindly follow the leaders around here without asking questions first.
Maybe things are different with cats. Maybe you just never got to see another side of her. I don't know. But if there's one takeaway I can give you, just... don't blindly follow the leaders around here without asking questions first.
[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!
[So important!]
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!]
[ 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. ]
What's wrong? Everything okay?
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?
[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!
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. ]
... 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.]
Is it true something like this can really fly?
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?
... Yeah. All done by yours truly.
[ He's not sure why he feels so sheepish over admitting as much, especially given how excited Aegiomon is regardless of how it actually turned out. Maybe it's the thought that he could do better next time. Maybe it's the thought that there could even be a next time at all. At least Bigby can relate on feeling overwhelmed by the amount of gifts now in his posession. ] You and me both, kid. [ Bigby finishes up his poffin with a smile and a quiet huff of amusement at the Skiddo's rambling. ]
But, that's right. Just need a little wind and some open space. Beach might be a good spot, if you don't mind the cold.
[ He very much will mind it, but thankfully his scarf is stashed not too far away from here. ]
[ He's not sure why he feels so sheepish over admitting as much, especially given how excited Aegiomon is regardless of how it actually turned out. Maybe it's the thought that he could do better next time. Maybe it's the thought that there could even be a next time at all. At least Bigby can relate on feeling overwhelmed by the amount of gifts now in his posession. ] You and me both, kid. [ Bigby finishes up his poffin with a smile and a quiet huff of amusement at the Skiddo's rambling. ]
But, that's right. Just need a little wind and some open space. Beach might be a good spot, if you don't mind the cold.
[ He very much will mind it, but thankfully his scarf is stashed not too far away from here. ]
[So it's confirmed, a true Bigby original. The Morpeko's comment about not receiving any presents either catches Aegiomon off guard, though. It made sense to him that he never received a lot of stuff, simply due to time. And...he's positive Inori would've made him all sorts of things if they weren't so busy. He wishes she did, he would've kept it forever...
But Bigby? Bigby is, like...old. He's pretty sure, anyway. He's had tons of time to receive gifts, and he...hasn't? The math simply isn't mathing, but instead of assuming Bigby is some friendless loser, Aegiomon is now determined to regularly draw for Bigby to make up for lost time. Gifts are special!! Just like this kite!!]
I don't mind the cold at all! I'm super fluffy, remember?
[Shedding his winter coat is going to be hell come spring—]
But Bigby? Bigby is, like...old. He's pretty sure, anyway. He's had tons of time to receive gifts, and he...hasn't? The math simply isn't mathing, but instead of assuming Bigby is some friendless loser, Aegiomon is now determined to regularly draw for Bigby to make up for lost time. Gifts are special!! Just like this kite!!]
I don't mind the cold at all! I'm super fluffy, remember?
[Shedding his winter coat is going to be hell come spring—]
Right, right. [ He laughs a little, though mostly at himself for even worrying in the first place. They’ve talked about this before, yet he still felt the need to ask, just to make sure. Can’t let the kid catch a cold on his account, even if said kid is currently musing over Bigby’s friendless existence back home. ] Let me just grab my scarf, then we can get a move on.
[ One pit stop later, and they’re on their way from the Spire to the beach. The thought did occur to him to ask for a ride, just to keep him from slowing them down, but a leisurely walk doesn’t turn out to be so bad after all. It gives him a chance to ask about Aegiomon about his other presents and how he’s been liking the season so far. You know, normal things a kid should be experiencing. ]
Alright, this is as good a spot as any. [ Given the time of year, there’s not a lot of other Pokémon crowding up the place, which is all the better for them to run around. ] Wind’s not too great today, but like I said. Shouldn’t be a problem. [ He has a surprise tool that can help them later, after all. ]
Want me to talk you through it, or do you wanna follow my lead this first time?
[ One pit stop later, and they’re on their way from the Spire to the beach. The thought did occur to him to ask for a ride, just to keep him from slowing them down, but a leisurely walk doesn’t turn out to be so bad after all. It gives him a chance to ask about Aegiomon about his other presents and how he’s been liking the season so far. You know, normal things a kid should be experiencing. ]
Alright, this is as good a spot as any. [ Given the time of year, there’s not a lot of other Pokémon crowding up the place, which is all the better for them to run around. ] Wind’s not too great today, but like I said. Shouldn’t be a problem. [ He has a surprise tool that can help them later, after all. ]
Want me to talk you through it, or do you wanna follow my lead this first time?
Wha do ah care? Ya as' the shef wha he cares someone's hun'ry. [He growls softly back, keeping hold of the squirming morpeko. It's true; he hates anyone going hungry, even his enemy. But he came to find Bigby in particular because.......dammit he's pretty reasonable and easy to get along with usually. And maybe he was a little....worried. That Bigby hadn't been around.
Now though, with all the scrambling. Clearly someone needs a snickers. Sanji rolls his eyes, and unceremoniously tosses Bigby into a satchel draped over him.] Alright Mr. Big Bad Rat. Feel like eating now?
[The satchel is full of food. Snacks mainly, like nuts and berry pastries, stuff that's easy to transfer, but there is some rolled up meats and cheeses too. Solid variety!
Now though, with all the scrambling. Clearly someone needs a snickers. Sanji rolls his eyes, and unceremoniously tosses Bigby into a satchel draped over him.] Alright Mr. Big Bad Rat. Feel like eating now?
[The satchel is full of food. Snacks mainly, like nuts and berry pastries, stuff that's easy to transfer, but there is some rolled up meats and cheeses too. Solid variety!
—rrrgh.
[ He squirms even harder despite Sanji's response. Maybe he just doesn't want to think about someone actually caring about his well-being this much. Maybe it's the fact that everyone seems to make the same damn joke about his size any chance they get. Either way, he's not using his words like he should, growling even when he gets thrown into Sanji's satchel. There's some rustling at first, like he's trying to claw his way out from the bottom of it, but eventually all the movement just kind of.
Stops. ]
[ He squirms even harder despite Sanji's response. Maybe he just doesn't want to think about someone actually caring about his well-being this much. Maybe it's the fact that everyone seems to make the same damn joke about his size any chance they get. Either way, he's not using his words like he should, growling even when he gets thrown into Sanji's satchel. There's some rustling at first, like he's trying to claw his way out from the bottom of it, but eventually all the movement just kind of.
Stops. ]
[ 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?
[ 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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[ 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?
... 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.
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.
[ 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.
Oh, I see.
[ Hey! He thinks he recognizes that one. He chuckles a bit, suddenly realizing where she's coming from. ]
Can't say I've teleported or flown much. [ If ever, for the latter. Still, he shrugs. ] If it were some machine doing it, I'd say I agree with you, but I don't know. Pokémon seem pretty good at knowing their abilities. At least, the locals do.
[ Hey! He thinks he recognizes that one. He chuckles a bit, suddenly realizing where she's coming from. ]
Can't say I've teleported or flown much. [ If ever, for the latter. Still, he shrugs. ] If it were some machine doing it, I'd say I agree with you, but I don't know. Pokémon seem pretty good at knowing their abilities. At least, the locals do.
[ It's a classic for a reason, especially with Vincent Price in there for good measures. There's a polite chuckle along as there's a relief that Bigby sees where she's coming from. ]
[ Bigby does make a very strong point as Dolly considers this factor. ] That's true, the locals really are good with knowing their abilities. On the other paw though, the January Grumpearl incident is still pretty fresh. [ Dolly thinks a bit carefully before continuing. ]
I know it isn't fair to bring that one up, but, what if something like that happened again, but similar to that one body swapping Twilight Zone episode?
[ Bigby does make a very strong point as Dolly considers this factor. ] That's true, the locals really are good with knowing their abilities. On the other paw though, the January Grumpearl incident is still pretty fresh. [ Dolly thinks a bit carefully before continuing. ]
I know it isn't fair to bring that one up, but, what if something like that happened again, but similar to that one body swapping Twilight Zone episode?
Not sure if I remember that one.
[ But she does bring up a good point. He hums. ]
Apparently Pokémon being able to effect dreams isn't actually that uncommon, so I'm not too surprised that all happened. But body swapping? Don't think I've heard about anything like that around here.
[ Nobody tell him about Heart Swap. ]
[ But she does bring up a good point. He hums. ]
Apparently Pokémon being able to effect dreams isn't actually that uncommon, so I'm not too surprised that all happened. But body swapping? Don't think I've heard about anything like that around here.
[ Nobody tell him about Heart Swap. ]
[ Good ol' Twilight Zone to wriggle its way in one way or another. Dolly was listening to Bigby though, he too was bringing up a really good point as well. Ho hum indeed... ]
True, I don't think they have body swapping abilities either, but there were some materials used to amplify Psychic abilities from that quest earlier. I don't know...like I said, this is me being a bit silly.
[ Nobody tell either one about Heart Swap... ]
Good grief though, folks seem to be extremely excited for it.
True, I don't think they have body swapping abilities either, but there were some materials used to amplify Psychic abilities from that quest earlier. I don't know...like I said, this is me being a bit silly.
[ Nobody tell either one about Heart Swap... ]
Good grief though, folks seem to be extremely excited for it.
I guess so, I hope that whoever goes through first will be alright.
[ Wouldn't it be nice not to travel through snow during the winter....Focus Dolly. Best case scenario, whoever is the PokeGuinea Pig, they come out alright.. Dolly better not jinx it. ]
On a better note, been thinking about broadcasting some theatre productions again on the grumpearl. It's been a while since I last did that with Little Shop of Horrors back in November.
[ Wouldn't it be nice not to travel through snow during the winter....Focus Dolly. Best case scenario, whoever is the PokeGuinea Pig, they come out alright.. Dolly better not jinx it. ]
On a better note, been thinking about broadcasting some theatre productions again on the grumpearl. It's been a while since I last did that with Little Shop of Horrors back in November.
I do, they're some of the things I do enjoy remembering fully. One example I have is the first showing of 'Starlight Express' memorized down to the death ramps it had along with having to speed up the score due to how fast the performers were going on their roller-skates.
The set honestly made me think of a Hot Wheels set.
[ Good ol' Starlight Express...the boot camp of theatre productions.. ]
The set honestly made me think of a Hot Wheels set.
[ Good ol' Starlight Express...the boot camp of theatre productions.. ]
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