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

[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.

[rocketralph]

_{[Ralph is conflicted. On one hand, being here is a lot nicer than his thankless job back home...but he had to find a way home for the kid's sake. He doesn't want to dampen the mood though.]}

Same here, pal. What do you think you'll be doin' a year from now?

[awesmazings]

A year from now? ...gosh, I haven't really thought about that. I'd hope I was still here, I guess.

[rocketralph]

Then I'll hope for that too. To another year!

[awesmazings]

[He snickers, grinning.]

Thanks! Yaknow I don't think I've ever really asked...how long have you been here, Ralph?

[rocketralph]

Let's seeee...

_{[He thumbs through his gear. He might have broken quite a few of them, but luckily his account is safe and sound. Then he lets out a low whistle.]}

Huh...two years looks like. Two years and some change.

[awesmazings]

Gosh...that's pretty impressive! Longer than a lot of people have been here too, I'll bet.

[rocketralph]

Maybe, but I know some folks who have been here even longer!

[awesmazings]

Oh yeah? Who?

[rocketralph]

This guy the boss did a joint-thing with last year says he's been here for over four years.