DECEMBER LOG PT2

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→ DESPITE EVERYTHING, YOU'RE STILL ALIVE

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The earthquakes cease and the smog slowly begins to clear. It'll be hours before the sky breaks through and the moon could be seen once more, but the fires of the volcano finally calm down and the screams of terror cease, only to be replaced with concerned shouting. Is everyone all right? Where is so-and-so? Is there a doctor nearby? Both people and Pokemon run back and forth, attending to what and who they can.

Although fatalities seem to be low, injuries are high. Some have fallen during their escape while others have been pelted by falling rocks, but nearly everyone is a victim to high levels of carbon monoxide and the thick scattering of ashes. All types of Pokemon pitch in to help - even wild ones - as they try their best to create a shelter for the remainder of the night and escort the young and elderly to the still-functioning boba shop.

No one will be falling asleep anytime soon, however.

→ IT'S TIME TO REBUILD

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Throughout the next few days and weeks, the people of Hami try to rebuild their lives once more. They erect campsites and learn how to survive on their new island. Unlike last time, however, help arrives from different parts of Cassava - Toran, Mango, and Melona. Food and water are passed around while additional medical staff tend to the still-injured. Mari and Konoha have also tagged along, relieved that Tsubomi have made it out all right, but saddened by the state of things. The three gym leaders make themselves available to assist where they can, including being free for gym battles, though they may make a face and, in Tsubomi's case, scowl. A little distraction is good, though, and they will eventually relent to a challenge.

As supplies are passed around, volunteers of the support team mention that the HMs for Fly and Surf have been finally located. There were multiple copies held in each city and town's Pokemon Centre for trainers to use, but they've all gone missing earlier that year. No one understands why, but they've managed to find a single copy of each in an old and forgotten box in Toran. With this, everyone can now travel by Pokemon and shorten each day of a trip to an hour, so for a five-day hike, it'll turn into a five-hour flight. Pretty useful, huh?

The HMs are passed around for Pokemon to learn, but with the large amount of people and long line-ups, you'll only have the chance to learn one of the two moves. Choose wisely as they may not be seen for a while again.

→ HO HO HO-LY SHIT

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Despite the grim beginning of the month, the latter half of December is filled with cheer and joy - even for Hami Island, whose people are making the best out of their situation. Christmas is near and everyone is excited to end this hectic year with smiles. Bright decorations are hung and although Toran is the only location with natural snowfall, ice-type Pokemon artifically create snow for everyone to enjoy. Some are nicer about it than others, as Spheals use Powder Snow to create beautiful gusts of snowflakes in the air while Sneasels use Icy Wind when people are least expecting it, causing hats to go flying and for tinier Pokemon to tumble away.

Little Delibirds wander through all towns and campsites to spread the joy. They give away presents from their seemingly-endless-void-of-a-bag, chirping happily as they hand over either a gift or a bomb. If you're lucky, it's the former and you'll get whatever material present that you've wanted or needed, even if you didn't know it, but if you're not so fortunate... well, at least it's easy to find doctors in Cassava.

But the Delibirds aren't enough to replace a real Santa Claus. Children beg and yell for one, but in the midst of all the panic and fuss over the volcano and Hami's citizens, every town forgot to hire someone to play the jolly ol' man. Oops. Well, be a dear and sub in, why don't you? It's okay if you don't look the part. They'll just shove you into an itchy costume and use superglue for the fake beard. It's okay if it takes an entire night or two for it to come off. You gotta do it for the children, who are more than insistent on tugging on it for fun.

Christmas eventually comes and goes before it's New Year's Eve. Everyone makes preparations for the fireworks show for their respective town and campsite. By the end of the night, the sky is lit with bright and sparkling colours. It's a beautiful end to the year and everyone peacefully goes to sleep that night. Some dream of a better future while others dream of fulfilling their resolutions, but for each isekai'd traveller, they all share one single dream: an out-of-body experience in darkness with a presence that surrounds them.

"What is your deepest, darkest desire?"

→ MOD NOTES

⬥ Congratulations for surviving the year! Your IC gift is learning either Fly or Surf and one item of your OOC choosing. This item may be a canon regain or simply anything else, but regardless of the choice, please comment underneath the proper top-level to get it approved.
⬥ Happy holidays and an early happy new year!

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[ It's some time around Christmas and Hien has been resting lately. He's gotten small presents for people he favors like little snacks or scarves. Hythlo is one of them and it's pretty easy to find him... ]

Daeus.

[ He holds out a small box. ]

Here, for you.

Hien!

[Hythlo is only all too happy to see him! He's still in his Horrible Christmas ~~Sweater~~ Hoodie, to keep in spirit of whatever this holiday is, and on approach wraps a blue tinsel garland around Hien's shoulders.]

Oh... for me?

[He beams, taking the box--and he's going to open it on the spot. What's inside!]

[ The garland feels itchy when it brushes against his neck, so he adjusts it so that it's further away and nearly draping off his shoulders.

The small box will have an assortment of holiday themed sweets like cookies and candy, and there's a little stained glass ornament that's shaped like a star.

Also he won't question what Hythlo is wearing. ]

[Hythlo's face lights up at the gifts--and particularly at the little star. He picks it out from the box delicately and twirls it in his fingers, a joyful smile on his face.]

...'Tis beautiful. Thank you, Hien.

[Is it small enough to make into an earring... That would be cute.]

Would you like to share the sweets?

[ It's probably half the size of a normal person's palm, so that would be a little too big for an earring... Hien also made sure the points are not sharp so Hythlo doesn't accidentally cut himself with it. ]

Sure.

[ If Hythlo says so, he won't mind. It just feels weird to eat something he gave as a present to someone else. ]

[He gives Hien a cheeky wink.]

Food is best when shared with friends, after all! Care to sit down for some boba--or coffee, perhaps, in your case? And then I can give you your present, too.

[He looks almost ready to burst with pride at that. He has a Very Good Gift... Or, well, he will have it, once he actually makes it. But that wouldn't take long.]

Coffee sounds good.

[ He can decidedly get boba anytime, but coffee? Made by his friends? That's the good shit. And also, wow. How dare you steal his line?? Hien can't help but to laugh a little though. I have no idea where they are, but I assume it's an okay place for them to have their impromptu snack picnic. ]

Should I close my eyes? Or...

[Hythlo is essentially a walking konbini that stocks literally everything, so even if there's nowhere around to sit down properly he can make them a quilt. But it's quicker to assume there's a bench nearby.]

You should! 'Tis a present, after all. But first, the drinks! Then you can pretend you are simply savouring the coffee.

[Hythlo plops down on the bench, setting his gift box down in his lap, and briefly brings his hands together, preparing to materialize a cup of coffee. At least you'll never go hungry or thirsty with him around.]

Welcome to the shop! May I take your order?

[Yes, he's going to pretend to be a barista.]

[ Hien sits down on the bench and smiles a little at Hythlo's antics. Cute. ]

One cup of hazelnut coffee please.

One hazelnut coffee coming up! Thank you for your patronage~

[It's a matter of a few moments to materialize the coffee, complete with a convenient straw. Hythlo stares at it for a moment, though, then hums thoughtfully and snaps his fingers to materialize a small sticker in the shape of a cute chibi version of his own masks. He puts the sticker on the cup, nods in satisfaction and hands it over to Hien.]

There we go.

[It's not really a boba stamp card, but... Good enough, right?]

[ It certainly isn't a stamp card, but Hien thinks it's cuter than one. He takes the cup of coffee and slowly drinks some of it. It's warm and nice. ]

Customer service is so good here. Do you accept tips, mister barista?

[He grins and puts a hand to his chest in a theatrical gesture of pride.]

Why, the satisfaction of our customers is all the reward I need! But of course I shan't refuse it, if that is what you want.

[ Hien sets the cup down on the bench, reaches over to pull Hythlo by the shoulder and gives him a small cheek kiss. There's your tip. He sits back on his seat and resumes drinking his coffee as if he didn't just do that. ]

[Hythlo looks briefly surprised, but breaks out into a smile quickly--and then puts his arm around Hien's shoulders, leaning onto him, once again a little exaggeratedly, in that way that's very easy to interpret as simply a joke.]

Ah, dear Hien, you always know how to bring my spirits up! I might have to continue working this job if the payment is so nice.

Then maybe you should, because that sort of payment is something I don't mind giving out.

[ Is Hien flirting back? Maybe. Is it just theatrical stuff? Who knows. He drinks some more. ]

[He laughs, amused.]

Well then, the decision is made! I am surprised I haven't seen a crowd of admirers around you yet, given your smooth talk. You do charm people easily!

People don't usually flock around a masked stranger with a strange voice and attire.

[ He would rather not be hit on by strangers anyway. It's fine. ]

Ah, the irony of the situation! I fear I must needs admit I've received a number of... propositions. Due to my height, it appears.

[ What the hell does that even mean, Hythlo-- Hien raises an eyebrow. ]

They like you because you're tall?

[He lets out a deep sigh, just a little embarrassed for once.]

Oh, no. But they... made assumptions about the rest of me, as it were.

What do you mean--

[ ... ... ...

Hold up. Hien looks up at Hythlo and squints after making the connection. ]

Wow, did they want to die??

[ That sounds way too big, holy shit. ]

[Wow, turns out he can actually be embarrassed!! Hythlo actually blushes and puts his face in his hands, as though having given up on the world.]

Please don't.

[ Hien looks at him, quiet. Just as requested, he won't say anything more about it and merely peers over at Hythlo covering his face with his hands. So he can get embarrassed like this too... for a moment, he thinks that's a little cute, but then remembers why he's like this in the first place.

Right. ]

You're more than just your size, Daeus.

[ Y....eah. ]

DECEMBER LOG PT2

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haha gay

just the way hythlo likes it

wow, rude

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