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[ Katara decided to bypass doing an "introduction" post this time. She already knows her way around Johto, intimately at that. Why she'd ended up back was anyone's guess, let alone hers. She's seen enough people come and go to know the drill, too.

None of her Pokemon were present? Check. Woke up back in "mom's" house? Yep. No badges, and stuck in New Bark Town? Yeah, she's starting from scratch.

So don't mind too much if her video (despite being late) is short.

Bemused smile is bemused. Wry smile is wry. ]

It looks like Johto wasn't quite done with me yet.

[ Speaking of, the video feed is on the move! She seems to already be heading down Route twenty nine. She's been walking for a few hours already. YEP. She knows the drill, and the Piplup comfortably situated on her shoulder looks excited. WE GOT THIS, BROSIS. ]

New starter, no badges... I hope that everyone's alright. If anyone here ended up with my Pokemon, could you let me know? You don't have to return them if you don't want to, I'd just like to know if they're okay. [ Because there's a chance someone like ENVY got one. >B| ] It looks like I'm starting over again.

[ Discreetly shaky breath. She'd planned to call a few people by name but after several months she's more worried about the disappointment of NOT getting an answer. The names form but won't come out, so she's forced to recover quickly (Piplup's attention is definitely elsewhere still). ]

So I... I thought it would be easier to ask for anyone I know to contact me, if you're still here, so... [ And here she musters up her strength and puts on a smile like nothing in the world is wrong. ] Call me? I can't wait to hear from you guys again.

[ Seems like as good a place as any to end the feed, right? Right. ]

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Welcome back t'Johto! [That's...A lot of barking in the background behind him. Mostly from one Growlithe.]

I've got Kishi - we were just lookin' into somethin' in Ecruteak, but I've about wrapped up what I can do here, so Basan an'I can fly down t'bring her back if y'want.

Just hilarious. [ First Ed's, now hers? Just great. She remembers how much time it took to get Aqua back LAST time. Mostly she's just worried, but... WHO? Which one? ]

I don't suppose you'll tell me which Pokemon you have... or return them. [ Well, she really wasn't going to ask for any back, but she's not sure she trusts Envy to keep one.

Though Aqua HAD been returned unharmed after all. Hm. ]

[ She'll let that topic rest so they can focus on the good, hoping that didn't happen to many people though. ]

I 'd bet you were right about that. Have I missed anything interesting...?

Heiji! Am I ever glad to see you! Thanks.

... Um... what's all the commotion about over there?

[ A pause, and a grateful look. She couldn't have picked someone better to look after Kishi if she tried. ]

I really don't want to put you to any trouble, are you sure?

Hnmmm ... lets see. I cannot say there has been many things out of the ordinary ...

... though there had been a few unfortunate incidents due to the trouble Team Rocket is causing.

Yeah, it's no big deal - we've got 'bout all we're gonna get from th'scene here, so it's down t'waitin' for the bastard t'move again.

[And as much as it doesn't entirely dampen his mood, he does turn more serious.] Shishi's still a bit keyed up - we got here a bit late t'get a good scent on'em. Couple of Team Rocket hit th'Kimono girls in Ecruteak; they've got some new guy that's a vicious hotshot, an' just clever enough t'be a pain in th'ass.

Well, in that case, I'd really appreciate it. [ She'll just have to do something nice to repay the favor. ]

[ ... Okay. Serious business. That doesn't sound good. ]

Hit? Is everyone alright? Was anyone hurt?

[ Disapproving and worried look. [ I guess it's too much to hope they would've had enough after the train disaster a while ago. [ You KNOW she's gonna want in on helping with this guy. ]

Edited (WHOOPS, she wouldn't--) 2012-04-10 13:27 (UTC)

[ ALMOST good news. ]

I guess they're up to their old tricks again?

I'm afraid so, Katara. A few people were affected ... but thank goodness there was no casualties.

[Small smile.]

It's not your fault. And hey, I'm just glad you're back. And you remember.

It'd take me 'bout three days t'get t'Cherrygrove, so we can probably meet up there. [With his memory for debts? You'd have to remind him what you were repaying him for.]

[The work related note, though....has him more serious than usual.] Few injuries; I'm kinda thankin' th'kami that it happened in Johto. Th'way this guy worked, I'd bet my left eye that if this'd been back home, this would've been another murder investigation... an' I'll eat my hat if he wouldn't've been pullin' this kind of crap even if there weren't a Team Rocket t'give him a reason.

[He does shift his hat to rub the back of his head, shrugging.] Nothin' I haven't dealt with before, an' a better topic t'go into detail on over lunch or somethin'. [Translation: He doesn't really want to go into what he DOES know on the network, on a potentially easily hacked call.] On th'brighter side, there's been a few new things in th'last few weeks.

How long ago was this...? [ She's no dai lee agent or a detective or anything, but if things are happening she wants to help. ]

... not long ago. But I have not heard of it until recently unfortunately. [ Sad smile. ]

Katara, maybe ... you could speak to a woman named Lightning?

By the look of your eyes ... I can see that you want to help if you can.

Well, I might...

[The difference between Ria and Aqua is that Aqua was a nice, quiet Pokemon who never tried to light him on fire. Still, he looks oh-so-smug right now.]

If you ask nicely.

Edited 2012-04-12 05:38 (UTC)

_{[It's partly heartening, partly bittersweet to see people returning. On one hand, it gives some hope. On the other... hope is what hurts.]

[But still.]}

Welcome back.

That's alright, any information like this is useful. At least we know something is going on.

[ A pause, curious, and she considers this, then gives a nod. ]

I've never been very good at turning my back on people that might need help... Lightning, you said? I'll see if I can get in touch with her.

[ Small smile back...

... and okay, time to lighten things back up. So amused quirk of her lips. ] Still, I guess this means I technically skipped out on our match, huh? I'll have to make up for that eventually.

... Fine.

Envy, would you please return my Pokemon, whichever one it is?

[ Sometimes it hurts to be let down from hoping, yeah, but it's totally worth it when it turns out, right? ~~Says the queen of hope.~~

Have a smile, Heather. ] Heather, thanks. It's nice to see you again. How have you been?

Well, that didn't sound very genuine, but...

[He pauses for a long moment.] I guess I could give her back. When you get to Goldenrod, I'll personally hand over the Vulpix Johto was so kind as to let me inherit.

[aka TAKE HER BACK. Katara's inadvertent trolling when she left before was a complete success.]

[ There might be some continued glowering there, but she's not saying anything snappish or peevish. For a long, tense moment she thinks he's going to tack on something else ridiculous for her to do, draw out her misery, but surprisingly he agrees.

And then she gets WHY a moment later. ]

.... [ No. NO. She's not gonna push it. Once she has her back in her possession THEN the teasing can commence. For all she knows they get along great and this is her one shot to have Envy do something NICE for her. ]

[ She totally can't help the slight smirk though. ]

Sure, I'll let you know when I get to Goldenrod then. Thank you, Envy, for taking care of her while I was gone.

Alright. Until the next time we meet then, Katara ...

Take care.

Oh, it wasn't any problem at all.

[Well he doesn't have to let her know yet. He sees that little smirk >:c]

I'll see you then. And maybe I'll even let you borrow the book you gave me, you might be needing it now that you've been gone.

[Because he can't not have the last jab in a conversation. But he doesn't give her the chance to retort again before he's hung up the call.]

... Well, I'd be lying if I said 'well', but a lot of people are in that boat.

S'going okay though.

Seeing familiar faces back helps.

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