009 | Video | Forward dated to 2/17

[awesmazings]

[Jimmy isn't an uncommon presence on the Network, but it's actually been a while since he's posted a video of any kind. Today when the feed flickers on he can be seen sitting cross-legged on the edge of a bed in a hotel room with a Quilava draped bodily over his shoulder. Even after evolving, Fahren seems to have remained as clingy as ever and doesn't plan on leaving any time soon. Judging by the sound of hailstones clattering against the roof in the background, that likely means it's going to be another stay-in-with-your-fire-types (and electric dog, who is permanently glued to Jimmy's side regardless) kind of day, but that doesn't make Jimmy any less excited. Today is pretty special, after all.]

Would you guys believe it if I told you that it's been a whole year today since I first got here? It doesn't really feel like it's been that long already...but at the same time, it's like I've been here forever.

[He lifts a hand to pet the side of Fahren's face when the Pokemon turns to nuzzle his head into his neck with a yawn.]

There's also another thing I realized a couple months back, sometime last year. I've seen lotsa people here have birthdays and stuff, but I actually can't remember when mine is. I think...maybe it might've been sometime around now?

But since I don't really know, I'm just gonna say it's today, since I've been here a year. [He grins brightly and leans back a little, showing his ever present gap-tooth.] So I'm sixteen now! I was thinkin' bout going outside to do something for it, but the weather is pretty bad...but that's alright! I don't mind stayin' inside so much, 'specially since it's so cold.

[He lowers the Gear, which shows a clearer shot of the rest of his bed. His Manectric is there stretched out on his side, and taking up the entire rest of he bed is Inferno the resident flame moth acting as the fuzziest heated blanket on the planet.]

Anyways, I hope everybody had a good Valentine's this weekend! I had a whole lot of fun and even met some new people! And ate a whoole lotta chocolate, too.

[With another small laugh he ends the feed there.]

Comments

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[walkersystem]

You don't remember your birthday?

_{[That's just ... that's so strange. But let's brighten right up instead of appearing too confused on that.]}

You should've told me you'd picked this one! Now your present is going to be late.

[video]

[awesmazings]

[Jimmy snickers, shaking his head.]

Nah, I don't! I feel like it was prolly around this time, though. Sometime when it was snowing, I'm pretty sure...

You know you don't have to get me anything, but I really do appreciate it anyways! I couldn't decide if I wanted it to be today or some other day for a long time, but then I figured doing it like this would be easier.

[wing_attack]

[Tobias grins at Jimmy while he flicks on the feed.]

See, now I have to find you a present again. And I... didn't really do anything for Valentine's.

[Rachel's not here, so... yeah.]

[awesmazings]

Aww...thanks, Tobias. I hope you had a good Valentine's Day anyway, though!

[The potential person of his own affections isn't here either...but you know we don't talk about that shHH]

[Video]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

[It looks like Jimmy's not the only one who was taking advantage of the cold weather. Veronica was on a couch, her Happiny sitting pretty in her lap and looking up at the gear Veronica had in her hands.]

So, wait, you really don't know what your real birthday is?

[Video]

[awesmazings]

Nope, I don't!

[He...he's pretty sure he knows why now, of course, but he's not going to just freely talk about it. He's Jimmy, but he's not THAT bad.]

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[fortunatetoaster]

[ hello friend, have a labrys with a very content looking Munna currently using her head to nap on

she has please don't ask written all over her face but manages to hitch her mouth into a grin ]

So I guess I gotta say congrats twice over, huh? Man, I ain't even been here half a year yet and it already feels like forever. So a whole year is just crazy.

Happy Birthday, though! You gonna do anythin' special?

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[awesmazings]

[It's okay, he understands. Those guys have been everywhere...that, and they're super cute.]

It really is! The time goes by a lot faster than you think it might, that's for sure.

But thank you! I did wanna go out and visit these towers here in Ecruteak, but it's hailing so bad I don't think I'm gonna be able to go today. But I can prolly go tomorrow.

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

[Heeey Jimmy, Envy'd missed when he actually woke back up from that coma, so it's good to see him awake and probably not frostbitten.]

Good a time as any to have a birthday.

And thanks, for that chocolate.

[He hadn't been expecting it! But Envy loves chocolate so it was much appreciated.]

[video]

[awesmazings]

[Jimmy brightens even more when he sees Envy respond to his video, if that's even possible.]

You're welcome!

Thank you for helping me before, too. I never got a chance to thank you after I woke up.

[video]

[quickattackjack]

Happy birthday! I'm glad you joined us!

[video]

[awesmazings]

Thank you! So am I! I would've missed out on a whole lotta fun if I didn't.

A whole lotta great friends, too.

[rocketralph]

Hey, happy birthday, squirt! And thanks for the card! I can see whatcha mean by feeling like you've already been here forever.

[awesmazings]

Thanks Ralph! And you're welcome, I'm glad it got to you okay!

I know, right? It's really weird, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

[video]

[fauxtographs]

Happy birthday Jimmy! I think today is as good a day as any other!

[Although...you can't remember your birthday? That's a little bit odd...there must be a story there.

Well. It would be rather rude to dwell on it!]

Do you have any special plans?

[video]

[awesmazings]

[There certainly is one, but Jimmy either doesn't seem to know why, or isn't choosing to divulge unless someone asks.]

Thank you Emmy! I think I'm gonna go visit the Towers here in Ecruteak if the weather clears up!

[So much hail though, it's ridiculous.]

[peach_boy]

...You don't know when your birthday is?!

[awesmazings]

[He shakes his head a little, shrugging his shoulders.]

Mmm nope, I don't! Like I said I feel like it might be around this time of year, sometime...but I can't actually remember when it is.

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[adai]

[The background of the video is clearly a Pokémon Center, but the kid in front of the video is a little more distracting. He looks far too serious and he's wearing an overly puffy white coat.]

Happy birthday. I'm sorry to contact you so suddenly, but I have a question for you, if you don't mind. It's about something you said in your video.

[...He tried??]

[video]

[awesmazings]

[If it helps, Jimmy's used to serious faces like that. At least his is serious and not the angry sort of serious.]

Oh, thank you! I don't mind answering questions at all! Whatcha' need?

i'm always late and always tagging you but shhh

[suncrushed]

[She would propose her curiosity as to how one doesn't know their birthday, but seeing as several others have already asked before her, she would find it redundant to - besides, it's not really any of her business, and she's sure that he's already tired of answering - so she's quick to jump to the birthday greetings.]

Happy Birthday, Jimmy, and may you have many more to come!

[Not that she thinks it's unlikely to happen, given the inability to die in this place, but cordiality.]

it's okay I love your tags

[awesmazings]

Thank you Juniper! I was kinda hoping for snow on my birthday, but this'll have to do.

[His tone betrays that he's teasing, of course. He's had a bit too much snow lately, admittedly...and that's saying something.]

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[pipers_son]

[The feed that comes over to Jimmy isn't from Joker's Pokegear. It's from a different one, but one that Jimmy shouldn't be unfamiliar with. After all, it's coming straight from the Circus.]

[And that sure is the entirety of Joker's roster, even the reluctant little assholes, gathered up in one big crowd. Once they're all sure the camera is rolling.... ]

[They all burst out into song.]

[It's actually pretty horrible. Like, seriously horrible. No one is singing together, more than a few are off key, and there's also the fact that they're all singing in their 'own' Pokespeak...]

[It's a disaster.]

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[awesmazings]

[Oh no. The moment Jimmy sees all of those Pokemon assembled he's smiling, but once they actually start singing he's beaming. The Pokemon sharing his room with him are all alerted by the noise, particularly Fahren who jerks awake with a snort. While they can clearly understand the singing, Jimmy- in fact- cannot, but judging by his grin it seems like he's enjoying it no matter how awful it is.

By the time they are through he's put the Gear in his lap so he can give them some applause.]

That was awesmazing! Thank you so much you guys!

[IT WAS REALLY HORRENDOUS BUT YOU ALL TRIED AND THAT IS WHAT MATTERS.]

[Video]

[crackpotcrocker]

Well congratulations on having been here an entire year. FAIRIES!

But - wait! How do you not know when your birthday is?!

[Video]

[awesmazings]

Thank you!

[And as he has with everyone else, Jimmy just shrugs.]

And...I dunno! I guess I just can't remember.