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

[awesmazings]

Well, at least you guys have something going, right? That's better than nothing. And you never know, your luck might turn around!

[adai]

Yes, that's true. I really do hope things turn around.

[He looks pensive about that for a moment before he forces himself to keep going.]

Thank you for the kind words.

[awesmazings]

It's no problem! S'long as you keep your hopes up, things will probably get better. You'll see!

What's your name, by the way? I don't think I've seen you around here before.

My name's Jimmy!

[adai]

Oh, I'm Rossiu. I only got here a little while ago. It's very nice to meet you, Jimmy.

[awesmazings]

It's nice to meet you too, Rossiu! Well, if you come from a place where it's dangerous to live on the surface, I think you'll like it here. It isn't quite as bad as that.

[adai]

I'm very glad to hear that. I know I'll have to return home at some point to help the others but... it's sort of nice to be here. I hope that's not too selfish of me.

[awesmazings]

Aw, I don't think it's selfish at all. This is a really nice place, so I'm not surprised that people like it. Some people like being here for different reasons than others, but I don't think it's a bad thing to enjoy your time here while you are here, yaknow?

[adai]

Yes, that's very true. I've heard that time doesn't pass back home while I'm here, so I'm alright with staying here for awhile.

[awesmazings]

It doesn't, that's right! So you could really stay here for a couple years, and when you go back home it'll be exactly the same time as it was when you first left.

[adai]

Right. I don't think it will be easy to leave a place that's this laid-back, but I have things I need to do back home, so I won't be upset. I can't leave them there forever, even if time doesn't pass.

[awesmazings]

[Jimmy nods, slowly. He doesn't really have responsibilities back home, so much, but now that he's been working here...he can understand Rossiu feeling that way, no matter how much he personally enjoys this world.]

I guess things are pretty rough for you back home, huh?

[adai]

[Rossiu glances somewhere off screen as he speaks. He actually looks vaguely sad which is more emotion than he usually shows.]

...One of my friends - our leader - was killed a week ago. We're still trying to figure out what to do and how to run things without him. I'm not sure we'll recover in time to keep everyone else alive.

[awesmazings]

[Oh.]

Oh...I'm really sorry to hear that, Rossiu.

[adai]

It was... very unexpected. He was the sort of man who could live through anything.

[He shakes his head after a moment and tries to force a smile. It's even more awkward than normal.]

I apologize, that was uncalled for. I really shouldn't say things like that, especially when it's your birthday! Please forgive me.

[awesmazings]

Oh, no! No, it's alright.

[Jimmy's quick to smile again, shaking his head, too.]

I do hope things turn out okay for you back home, though. And I'm sure they will, if you guys can work together. I wouldn't count yourself out just yet.

[adai]

I really do appreciate that.

[So many of the others are determined to carry on, so he's not about to let them down.]

I'm really pleased I got to meet you. You're a very nice person.

[awesmazings]

[Aw..]

Thank you! You too! Lemme know if you ever need any help with anything too, okay? I'll do whatever I can to give you a hand!

[adai]

Thank you so much. There are so many helpful people here; I'm really glad I've had the chance to meet you all.

[awesmazings]

You're welcome! Yeah, if you think you ever need anything, it's never a bad idea to ask. There are a lot of people who would be happy to help.

[adai]

I'll keep that in mind. I'm sorry this got so off topic. I hope you have a nice birthday.

[awesmazings]

Don't worry about it. I'm sure it'll be great!