☇015 - Video/Action for Ecruteak City, just outside the Tower

[solidbarrels]

[ For the first time in weeks days, Squall finally appears on the network. Head tilted toward the sky, his brows furrows at the sight of snow intermingled with the hard rain. He's soaked, drenched and without a jacket. ]

Damn, thought I heard...

[ His head jerks at the sound of more thunder and a flash of lightning. Immediately he searches for the sound and finds nothing. Whatever brought him out of the tower, it had to be the lightning. Physically, he looks strained and tired--like he hasn't been sleeping properly. ]

Just another storm. Isn't it?

[ Squall glances toward his pokegear before reaching down to pick up his Cyndaquil. The fire-type seems to be wrapped up tightly with Squall's jacket before snuggling more into his chest.

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It's not that bad.

[ He shrugs again, watching the mix of rain and snow. It almost reminds him... of Shiva and once again he's thinking about that weird dream he had so many days ago. Sighing, he shakes his head and watches the bird on Suzuki's shoulder closely ]

You have a new one already?

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

Hm... [If he says so. Cozart tilts his head to the side when the man looks at him, very curious~]

I have two new ones, actually. This is Cozart. The other is Nāg the Arbok... But he does not do very well in the cold.

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Arbok. That's a snake?

[ If his memory's right, Firion already has one of those... ]

Cozart, he looks almost like one of those pokemon Falkner had.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

A giant cobra. He is a lovely addition.

And my aim is to evolve this one into a Honchkrow. [The bird flaps his wings again, almost trying to show that he's already very strong for a runty-looking thing. He promptly stops when Adelheid shoots him something of a glare because she doesn't enjoy the whole wing to the side of the face thing.]

Falkner's intrigued me quite a bit.

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[ Squall nods, his lips twitching. Yeah, he can see how a Cobra might actually be a good pokemon for Suzuki ]

You finally have an actual Dark-Type in your arsenal, now. Assuming your... Eevee hasn't evolved yet?

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

At last. Katrine will evolve soon enough. I am waiting for the weather to clear up before I start training him at night again.

[She glances to the fire-mouse in his jacket and steps forward, leaning over a bit.]

And how is this one? A little cold...?

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Is a night sky that much of a factor? What's wrong with just training him at midnight?

[ He glances down at his starter in his arms. ]

It's fine. It's just... tired and cold. Nothing it can't handle.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

The nighttime is enough to make the Eevee evolve into an Umbreon. There is something about it that tweaks the Pokemon's evolutionary cycle... if he evolves during the day, I will wind up with a Espeon.

[Cozart cranes his neck forward a bit and crows to the mouse~]

Even more of a reason to not be in the rain, Squall. If it isn't feeling well, I have some potions you may use.

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It's not just rain.

[ It's snowing and maybe it's just him being an idiot (again) but... he likes feeling the snow again on his face. Reminds him of--]

Shiva.

[ Squall scoffs silently, barely managing to stop his head from jerking toward the flash and sound of more lightning and thunder. ]

Next time. I was planning on going to the Center later, anyway.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[She frowns a bit-- no more than usual, though --still a little concerned.]

I see. [Another crash of thunder and flash of lightning catches her attention, Cozart sort of hiding his face under his wing.]

I have not seen rain and ice like this before. It almost seems like the sky is angry about something... Which is strange with Christmas coming up and all.

[A pause]

So much for the happiness everyone has been plugging.

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[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

Christmas?

[ Squall stares before shaking his head. ]

It's not... exactly weather I'm used to

[ Another flash of lightning and Squall's lips twitch, even as more snow falls on his face. It's almost as if... Shiva and Quezacoatl were being summoned at the same time. It's refreshing. Exhilarating and... utterly disappointing ]

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[Adelheid holds out a hand, letting some of the snow fall into her palm.]

It snows a lot in Italy around this time of year... Christmas is one of those holidays I do not particularly care for when I am away from my family. Gift-giving and togetherness lose their appeal...

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Gift-giving and togetherness...?

[ Another blank stare before Squall glances off to the side, head tilted back slightly with his eyes closed ]

Hn, if you say so. I wouldn't know.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[Her voice drops a touch.]

I would play the piano for my family. A tradition... But it does not matter here. [Because they aren't here... Does she miss them and is showing it?

Well, this is new.]

Mm... [The bird on her shoulder lets out a sad purr...]

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...Piano, huh?

[ He glances at her hands, wondering how talented she is before shrugging. ]

Unless we find a piano somewhere, it's not.

You still have a family here, Suzuki. Or those you consider family, at least.

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[She glances up, letting her hand drop back to her side.]

I... Suppose I do. [She then looks back up to the sky, not minding the rain and snow so much anymore. Though she is a bit cold.] I hated it here when I first arrived. And then I lost Enma.

But now I think it would pain me to lose any of you. [The sentimental bullshit leaves a bad taste in her mouth, but family is serious business for her.]