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First 👻 Story [Video/Action for New Bark]

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--on't want to, oh my--

[Hello, there, world! You know how a camera looks when two people are fighting over it? ...Or, well, one person and one blob-like candle-thing, in this case. Point is, you do now; the lens is covered in little waxy marks, leaving the girl it's now focused on- the girl who keeps trying to snatch it back from the surprisingly nimble candle- in a light haze. Through the viewpoint, at least, emotionally she appears rather annoyed and frustrated.

Probably because of that Litwick urging her to do an impromptu vlog, huh.

Ashley's kneeling on the ground, her backpack open on her lap and her Trainer's Handbook gripped firmly - open, looks about halfway done - in on hand, as the other keeps swiping at the camera.]

Please give that back to me, you little-- [The angle evens out and Ashley's eyes go wide. Deer, headlights, hello.] It's on. Isn't it? [Bobbing, up and down.] Oh.

[Well. Let's just- ...keep staring straight ahead, okay, good job. A+ kid, gold star. Stage fright?]

I, um. Uh... Is...it broadcasting...? [Dumb question. ] Okay. I...uh- I'm not- ...this isn't anywhere near Canada, is it? Because. I read the- this. [She holds up the manual, a little dismally. Her tone of voice is frazzled, a little weak and helpless.] I know, it said um...New Bark Town, Johto? B- but...I'm just trying to figure out how I...got here. B-because no one's really...been forthcoming about that.

[Maybe she should broach this question carefully-]

And I really really would like to be sure if I'm going crazy or not, because there's a- a candle filming me, and I do not have blood on me and that is not at all what I remember, and I should get back t-to the ranger station because they might still need to- ask me questions- about...

[OH OKAY WOW NEVER MIND THEN

Ashley trails off as it seems her brain catches up with her mouth and oh boy that sure is something to say uh. She pales considerably.]

I- swear that's not what it- I- haven't um- killed...anyone...or...

[Either Litwick is going in for a dramatic close-up or actually wants to see if she's alright (jury's out on which one frankly) because the view of Ashley gets ever-so-slightly bigger- and when it's close enough she reaches out in one fluid motion and snaps it up with one more quick, muttered whimper:]

Sorry, bye.

[So. That's that, then.]

[ACTION FOR NEW BARK]

[If you happen to be around New Bark, you might find Ashley just kind of kneeling on the ground, around the houses, with her Litwick bouncing impatiently next to her. It doesn't look like she's in the mood to leave, not just yet, or. Even stand, really, she hasn't had a great time, lately.

...Though at some point she has decided to get herself up off the ground, because she's really had it with being all crouched in the snow and it KEEPS HAPPENING. Really she's so exhausted after the last...what, twelve hours? Thirteen? She'd kind of lost track, with all the bustling, questioning, waiting. Last she remembers, had...she finally fallen asleep? Waiting for the others to be done, the rhythmic ceiling fan, the distant sounds of the others being interviewed, the dim awareness of Emily glaring daggers at her every few minutes, the feeling of her cheek against Chris' shoulder...

She has to walk. To do something. Litwick trails along with her, pointing toward the trail, but Ashley ignores her insistent taps and pokes. She leaves a trail of footprints, occasionally rubbing her eyes with one hand, looking...rather exhausted, honestly.

There's nothing to do but read the handbook, so she finds a little bench and opens it and browses...and the PokéGear, at some point, she just kind of. Ran from that. Not her finest hour.]

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[At least the children must get along with her...]

Straight into the workforce and not even through college. Yaaay. Ugh.

[A...small eyebrow raise though-]

Even someone your age has to work, though? That's so...unfair.

[She's already got two ages wrong let's go for a third]

I've had enough of all of this, but as long as I can get to somewhere with a nice warm bed...

Best get moving, then. Apparently, the closest place with a spare bed is three days away. Not that roughing it is the worst thing in the world.

The handbook had a little blurb about Violet City. It sounds...kind of nice?

It's no L.A., but it's all right. Quiet. It smells too nice, it makes me miss Houston.

Some of the monsters aren't that bad. I like mine, it's a feisty little fucker. I guess they have personalities or something??

Ha. No. It's not. Just freakin' not welcome.

[You can commiserate with Rascal on that, little Litwick, his trainer was pretty broken too.]

You're safe there, take a minute, just take a deep breath for me. Let it out nice and slow.

[He's worried her silence means she's still panicking, the last thing she needs is to pass out.]

Quiet sounds good. Maybe...if it's not as far a walk I'll head there after a few nights of rest.

I mean Litwick's ok? so far I mean I just met her.
But it's the principle of the matter I don't like anything that could eat me.

Hey, at least this place seems safe enough, right? I mean... there's monsters, but they don't all seem that bad!

[Even if her cute little dog does kinda look like a Grimm...]

And I'm a little cold, yeah. But you look like you could use it more than me right now.

[And that's a super big thing, okay. Her cape is super important to her...!]

Mmm, it took us about a week. It'd probably go faster if you had something big enough to ride...

[He trails off, thinking. There's something he could catch, maybe...]

You're not very big, right? Like, no judgment or anything, I'm just trying to think for physics purposes.

H- h-huh--?

[Her breath catches and her shoulders hitch. Oh. Oh, right, she's supposed to breathe when this happens- is she having some kind of attack? Is that what's going on? It's mostly just uncontrollable tears, but there's a bit of panic in there. She thought her nerves were shot to hell and back but hey, something can still set her off. That should be reassuring and it's about five shades of no.

But she doesn't want to start hyperventilating so she tries, feeling her grip on the 'Gear loosen with each and every breath; each and every breath dislodges a few more tears too, but she can't win them all.]

I- s-s-sorr- sorry. I didn't mean t-to--

[First thing she's able to get out and it's that.]

[Monsters. She shudders. Maybe Ruby'll just think it's from the cold.]

Well...thank you. I won't keep it for long, really.

[And around the shoulders it goes. Luckily they aren't...much different in terms of height, meaning the cape's a good fit.]

What's your name? Mine's Ashley.

Nice to meetcha, Ashley! My name is Ruby Rose.

[are you really surprised, with the whole red theme going on here??]

And don't worry about it, really!! I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, so it's no big deal. I'm just glad I can help a little.

[Skeptical lineface.]

Uh, not very... Like, 5'3, about. I'm not really into telling you how much I weigh, Dave. Why? What are you thinking?

[He fiddles with his 'Gear for a second, then sends her a photo.]

You think you'd be able to ride something like this?

[It's a picture of a girl delightedly letting a Stantler eat out of her hand.]

It's like a deer or something, but I mean, if that's good enough for Santa...

[!! They can send photos? Aw heck that's cool. ~~and now's the time we're glad she didn't see that brutally mangled elk in the forest or almost experience death by charging mammal~~]

Like that? Ohhh... Maybe. Horseback riding and I had a...creative differences split after a week or two. There's always York's bird, iiif she lets me?

Great-uncle. I mean, I miss him, but I don't recommend traveling with a rally old guy. Even if he is family!

[Plus a scam artist that was banned from several inns, hotels, and motels around Johto for property damage.]

I can always call my friend Maka and ask her to teleport you to another city. I'd pick you up myself, but I don't think Hitchcock is made for carrying two people.

Wouldn't count on it. Birds are just big feathery asshole turd machines. And flight mechanics are way different from land travel, the kind of effort a bird's gotta put in after adding just a little bit of mass is basically ridiculous. That's why their bones are hollow, you know? They gotta save on weight.

...Also, if you don't have enough badges to show for yourself, other people's Pokémon tend to blow you off. Just one of those obnoxious video game things.

[Kaori will double-check that for you, Ashley.

Her finger is hovering up the flame on top of Litwick's head at least not until she burns the skin of the tip of her finger a little which she quickly puts in her mouth.]

Amazing...you'll always have it warm!

[Apparently, Igglybuff tries to mimic what Kaori has just done...with the same result.]

So...your plan is to stay here for the time being? Didn't that woman calling herself "Mom" kick you out from the house?

[It is something she maybe caught on to, perhaps, just slightly.]

Ruby Rose? Fitting. [One failed attempt at a welcoming smile later.] ...This really is so nice of you, giving something to a complete stranger. Especially since- you're...new too, right?

["Back home," "this place" -- Ruby's been pretty clearly a new arrival, just like her.]

Teleport? Like...mystic, magic teleport? [She considers it for a moment, but winces.] That sounds too...occult for me, I don't wanna mess around with any of that stuff again.

[...She'll regret saying that in like, several hours, but you know.

Also, because she cannot resist asking all sorts of questions:] Did- ...is Hitchcock some kind of really big bird?

[Le sigh.]

Yeah, should've figured my luck wasn't that great. Ugh, video game logic.

Whatever, you were asking about that...deer-thing with a strange face? Why, can I find any around here?

Dunno, but I can. They come out to the ruins a lot. I could send one your way and you can pick it up in Cherrygrove.

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