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Ashley Brown ([personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost) wrote2016-02-07 07:32 pm

First 👻 Story [Video/Action for New Bark]

[VIDEO]

--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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[personal profile] rosetotheoccasion 2016-02-23 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Ruby flashes her a bright smile.]

Hey, that's what friends are for! [....] Um... we are friends now, right? That wouldn't be too weird to say?
in4apounding: (really?)

[personal profile] in4apounding 2016-02-23 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, how cute!

[For a candle, anyway?]

You'd think at this point someone would have built some kind of inn or at least a shelter in New Bark. They don't seem to want anyone to stay there, though.

[A pause, considering something for a moment.]

...A friend of mine might have a way you could at least get to Cherrygrove faster, without having to walk. Do you want me to see if he could get you a lift?
foolishwren: YOU SMELL LIKE HOT DOGS! I LOVE HOT DOGS. (OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY)

[Video] sorry for the late reply, I had a friend visiting!

[personal profile] foolishwren 2016-02-24 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[BIG GRIN. Heather LOVES to show off!]

Here-- first of all, THIS big dumbass was MY starter.

[She turns the camera to reveal an ENORMOUS MASS OF CREAM-COLORED FLUFF ON THE FLOOR-- oh wait no it's a really fat Growlithe lying on its back. It snorts loudly for the camera and swishes its tail.]

He's really good at breathing fire, and also shoving his cold-ass nose in your ear in the middle of the night. Also, drooling.
sneezelikeakitten: (â™  Tethered)

[personal profile] sneezelikeakitten 2016-02-25 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's good to know.]

But it doesn't get super hot like California, right?
in4apounding: (i am so confused)

[personal profile] in4apounding 2016-02-27 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
...does being teleported by a Psychic Pokémon count as magic? Because I'm SURE there's science behind it that I just don't understand.
sneezelikeakitten: (â™  Save yourself)

[personal profile] sneezelikeakitten 2016-02-27 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
I find that hard to believe since it's so far up north.

[They need a native Canadian in this place.]
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[personal profile] melodlies 2016-02-27 10:30 am (UTC)(link)
You haven't had enough sleep lately, have you?

[There's no hiding it.]

Did something happen when you arrived?
foolishwren: YA GIRL... (HEY DEMONS IT'S ME...)

[Video]

[personal profile] foolishwren 2016-02-27 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Yep. ... Well, that one can, anyway.

Others can shoot electricity.

And others are... well, pretty normal. They just bite stuff, I guess.

I'll show you an electric one. HEY, TRISH! Trish, c'mere girl!

[The camera swivels again as the sound of clicking claws on the floor starts up, and NOW the screen is taken up by a BRIGHT NEON YELLOW-AND-BLUE DOG. Or... something like one, anyway. It doesn't look QUITE as doglike as the Growlithe. Manectrics are weird.]
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[personal profile] rosetotheoccasion 2016-02-28 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Great!!! And if you're friends with me, then my friends will be your friends too!! So if I'm not around and if you ever need help, just ask for Weiss, Yang, or Penny.
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[personal profile] rosetotheoccasion 2016-02-28 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Nope, never. Ruby may be forgetful about some things, but that cape... she'll never let go of that thing. She'll at least wait till Ashley takes the thing off first, at least.]

Psh, I'll never forget about it. But I'm glad it was able to help you, even a little bit!
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[personal profile] sneezelikeakitten 2016-02-28 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
If my grunkle was here, I'd ask him.

[Stan did travel all over the place.]
foolishwren: I WORK FIFTEEN HOURS A DAY IN THE HAMBURGER MINES SO I CAN BUY ONE AUTOMATIC GUN WEAPON (HYUCK IM JUST A NORMAL AMERICAN WOMAN)

[Video]

[personal profile] foolishwren 2016-02-29 08:06 am (UTC)(link)
Right? It's like they fell out of a Lisa Frank stickerbook.

[A hand appears, presumably belonging to the girl doing the talking, and strokes the Manectric's spiky topknot. It thumps its tail and leans its head into the petting happily, tongue lolling out.]

But they're still animals. Most of 'em won't hurt you if you treat 'em right.

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