53. Accidental Video

[foolishwren]

<sub>[There's a whole lot of jostling noises before the 'Gear, turned on in the hubbub, tumbles out of a small pile of clothes and lands on the bed, showing a jumble of items and ... general junk that Heather's allowed to accumulate in the hotel room.]

[There's a few crumpled paychecks, unfolded clothing, spare Potions and Pokeballs, and more than a few of the Christmas gifts that she'd gotten from her friends (all the candies and sweets, however, are long gone. Because if Heather didn't eat them, Honey the Butterfree was more than happy to pick up the slack.)]

[Is she... doing some early spring cleaning or what?]</sub>

Where-- ... is it? Dammit...

_{[Her voice, though slightly muffled on account of a small Girafarig plush pressed against the 'Gear's speakers, is clearly audible from somewhere off-camera. There's some sounds of stuff being shuffled or thrown about.]}

I swore I just put it d-- NO, Cujo, don't touch that! I said NO. Leave it alo-- good boy.

Okay, now where is that-- AHA.

_{[The 'Gear is plucked up out of the pile of odds and ends and the camera shows Heather's face briefly. She frowns a little bit at the sight of the red 'recording' light, but shrugs a little bit and lets her arm fall slack, giving everyone a nice, motion-blurred view of her jean leg. She seems a little harried-- too busy to care enough to turn it off.]}

Okay, I think that's just about everything-- Zilla, take that out of your mouth or I'll drop-kick you and you'll choke on it. Just gotta-- _{[Rummaging sounds.]}-- find a way to fit everything in... _{[Wait a moment, is she... packing? Since when was Heather leaving Goldenrod??]}

I think with the new bag, I should be able to-- ....


... CLAUDY. Get OUT of-- ....Claudy, NO-- aw, hell. Claudy...

<sub>[... There's a brief, resigned pause, and then Heather brings up the 'Gear to eye-level to show the network just what it is she's looking at.]

[Anybody remember Claudy's oh-so-endearing choice of habitat back when she was a cute little Hoothoot who could fit into small spaces? Anybody remember how that adorable (and very inconvenient) habit had disappeared once she had evolved into something as tall as Heather's torso? Juudai, remember how you gave her that great big RK9 sports bag for Christmas?]</sub>

[THE OWLBAG IS PLEASED.]

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[philanthrotaku.livejournal.com]

[Knock knock.]

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[foolishwren]

_{[DOOR OPEN.]}

Wh-- ... oh! Hey, Hal!

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[imthe-shit.livejournal.com]

[SNIRK.]

Hheh.

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[foolishwren]

_{[The camera is still lingering on the very contended owl.]}

I... what is... I don't even...!

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[bakaitoukid]

...

[fffft] Oi oi, she's just using it as a nest!

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[foolishwren]

Well, she can't! I need it!

_{[... But she's just so happy that Heather doesn't have the heart to remove her.]}

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[used-slackoff.livejournal.com]

Well, he looks mighty comfy.

[Fang wouldn't mind being that Noctowl. :|a]

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[foolishwren]

She.

And... yes.

... This wouldn't be a problem if I didn't need that bag.

[usedrage.livejournal.com]

... He looks really happy in there, Heather-san. [Ken's grinning like crazy because that owl looks so damn content]

[foolishwren]

She's VERY pleased with herself. _{[The girl's voice is wry. THE OWL IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THAT BAG but... she can't bring herself to be angry about it!]}

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

... Someone doesn't want you to go.

[ there's also a thrilled Amphaaaaaaa~! as Posie recognizes her favorite owlsitter. ]

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[foolishwren]

I guess not...!

I'm pretty sure she just wants the bag though.

_{[The Noctowl twitters at the lightning-kangaroo's bleating-- yeah, she remembers Posie, too! <3]}

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[eidolonracing.livejournal.com]

Hey, he looks right at home.

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[foolishwren]

She... and yeah... She uh... she likes bags.

_{[UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR.]}

video.

[reinterfaces.livejournal.com]

Your owl.

[Pause.] Is it in the process of laying an egg?

video.

[foolishwren]

... ER... I don't... think so?

She's just... always loved bags.

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[vagabondfool.livejournal.com]

[Oh wow, that rendition of it. Best. XD]

--Well, good to know it's getting some use, hehe! Even if Claudy seems to like it even more.

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[foolishwren]

_{[THE OWLBAG BELATEDLY APPROVES OF YOUR PRESENT, JUUDAI.]}

--well... I was all SET to like it... but I guess she beat me to the punch.

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

[Ping! Whatcha up to, Heather? Curious Phoenix is curious--

--ohwhat. What is that thing in your bag.]

...everything alright over there, Heather?

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[foolishwren]

Huh?

Oh-- yeah, uh.

_{[Sheepish grin.]}

Just... you know... packing.

... Or trying to. _{[She casts a dubious glance at the owl.]}

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[catsteward.livejournal.com]

...... [was just going to ignore your transmission as soon as he recognized your voice but--

--DAT OWLBAG.]

*snrrkk*

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[foolishwren]

_{[... GRRR LOOKS LIKE THE TABLES HAVE TURNED.]}

What're you sniggering at, Blanket Boy?

video - my reaction is the same as minnie's.

[her-mouse-jesty.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwwwwwwww!

video <333

[foolishwren]

It'd be cuter if I didn't need the bag....

_{[BUT SHE JUST DOESN'T HAVE THE HEART TO REMOVE THE OWL.]}

[video] Did you draw that? :0

[used-harden.livejournal.com]

...She looks comfortable.

[video] Yep! XD;

[foolishwren]

TOO comfortable...

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[in-themachine.livejournal.com]

Well, someone seems to be happy.

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[foolishwren]

Yeah... SOMEONE.

_{[Someone NOT HEATHER. GRUMP GRUMP GRUMBLE. ... Not that she could really stay mad at the owl.]}

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[used-defog.livejournal.com]

[Cue much gigglesnorting from the 'gear. Because dang, even Dash has to admit that that is the cutest old woman screech-producing creature she has ever seen.]

Heh, think ya might have to get a new bag or something, Heather! Pfft...!

[And yes, that is a calmer-looking Gilda perched on her shoulder, tilting her head this way and that. Briefly, she turns her head around, peering at Dash's abandoned pack. Seems like a certain metal ostrich is getting ideas...]

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[foolishwren]

<sub>[DON'T LAUGH DASH THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS. THIS IS A PROBLEM!!!]

[... Okay, yeah, it's pretty funny.]</sub>

But... but this one's brand new.

<sub>[SOB.]

[AND LO, INSPIRED BY THE OWLBAG, THERE CAME... EAGLEBAG.]</sub>

[Video] I am so sorry

[dragonspeak]

[Indignant hooting. WHAT'S THIS. MERLIN-TRAINER, Why don't I get a comfy bag to sit in, too??? ;o; ]

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[foolishwren]

_{[LOOK. LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE, CLAUDY. YOU'VE INSPIRED AN OWL REVOLUTION. THEY WILL GO ON STRIKE FOR BAGS NOW AND IT IS ALL YOUR FAULT]}

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[miniworth]

She seems to like it a lot. [In the meanwhile, Pess and Remus are squabbling on Miles' lap, arguing about who gets to ride in his hood when they leave Goldenrod tonight.]

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[foolishwren]

Too MUCH, if y'ask me.

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[exeggutorhead]

[Snrrrk.]

It...could be worse?

It could be the Furret.

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[foolishwren]

_{[... He has a VERY good point.]}

... You're right.

<sub>[THANKS FOR PUTTING THAT IN PERSPECTIVE, ENVY. ... No, seriously. It COULD be the Furret.]

[.. Of course, she doesn't realize that he knows Arty from a much closer vantage point than just through her video transmissions...]</sub>

[swordofimpulse.livejournal.com]

[...He was just taking a break from work when he saw the feed.

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT]

[foolishwren]

_{[EVERYONE IS LAUGHING AT HER PAIN. ... Oh well, it's probably only fair that she takes what she herself dishes out to other people on a regular basis...]}

Yeah. It's so funny I forgot to laugh.

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[darkenedgales]

Hey, I never thought of using a bag as a nest! [mostly because his birds prefer his hair.]

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[foolishwren]

Well, she did, apparently...

It was cute when she was little, but not so much now.

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[usednastyplot.livejournal.com]

[Just this face.]

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[foolishwren]

_{[Heather is still trying to coax Claudy out of the bag, and meeting only twittered protests and nips in response.]}

OW-- god dammit! C'MON!

[video] That art! Happiest owl ever.

[usedgigadrain.livejournal.com]

[Kisame chuckles, suddenly glad Kubikiri just likes his shoulder.

Speaking of, the Fearow looks as close to a puff-ball of feathers as a Fearow can. It's cold and he doesn't like it much. He seems to be darkly considering the scene. Is the bag warm?]

Planning on traveling somewhere, Heather-san?

[video] XD She is very pleased with herself!

[foolishwren]

_{[Warmer than sitting on somebody's shoulder, that's for sure.]}

Yeah... goin' back to Violet for a little while.