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[skygodtraumabond]

<Looks like a video file is attached! Let me provide a transcript!>

<The scene opens up just outside of a Kalosian hotel. Juno is transfixed by a street performing Mr. Mime. This one seems to be a Kalosian variant—being a far more monochromatic black and white with red accents. It is walking up a flight of invisible stairs to steal a pair of red shorts from the balcony on the second floor, which it promptly puts on. It then admires itself in the window for a moment, then jumps off the invisible stairs, parachuting to the ground using an invisible umbrella. Juno applauds and tosses it a coin, which it catches with a bow before running off into the night.

As the camera floats through the doors of the hotel, Elodie can be seen kneeling in a hallway on the first floor, holding a chunk of scrap metal close to her chest. It's one of the battlebots from the Unovan botfighting ring. Clearly, this one didn't make it out. Elodie wipes her face and glares down the hall at a door as she sets the bot down on a small mat in front of her, covering it with a small white sheet and some twigs.

The camera then floats further down the hall towards the door that Elodie was glaring at. It bumps into the door a few times to emulate a knocking, then the door is opened... By a very tired Blaziken. Scorch peers suspiciously out the door for a moment, then relaxes as he realizes that it's just me and lets me in. How polite!

As the door shuts behind me, the camera pans across the room to show Snicker chasing Clem around the hotel room. Clem seems to be enjoying himself, but Snicker seems to be a little more intensely invested in the chase. Looking closely, it seems the Skwovet has stolen the Morgrem's collar, and is holding it in his mouth as he scampers under the bed.

The camera hovers over to a spot on the floor where Ray and Domi are sitting. Domi is holding their Linoone, Porter, in their lap while Ray mixes a berry paste into a small handful of kibble. Despite Ray's serene expression, the kid is visibly nervous, stroking the Linoone's head as the pokemon stirs with a paines expression. A scan reveals that Porter seems to be taking small amounts of damage from an unseen source. As Ray gently coaxes him into eating the berry mixture, though, the damage slowly subsides. By the time he is done eating, he seems a lot less restless, and settles into Domi's lap with a quiet huff.

Ray: ... There. That should take care of his soreness for a while.

Domi: Is... Is he going to be okay? This has been happening a lot lately.

Ray gathers up their berry mixing tools and begins wiping them off with a damp rag, nodding as they drum their fingers down the side of a pestle.

Ray: Yes, he'll be fine. He's just... Porter's quite old for a Linoone. I'm sure he still has a few good years left in him, but he's going to need a little help here and there. Some days he's going to be sore like this and need some medicine and patience. It's just a part of life.

Domi: ... So... It's like when maman wakes up with a sore back? And you need to put that berry paste on it and sit with him for a while?

Ray: ... Yes. Somewhat.

They smile and nod, tucking their mortar and pestle back into their backpack. They then give Porter a scratch on the head, pressing into his fur gently as he leans into the petting. Beyond those yellow goggles lies some other emotion, though. Something more indecipherable. Domi also seems to shift expressions somewhat, seeming more somber as they stroke Porter's back.

Ray: ... I saw that he got done with the trial, by the way. He should be back very soon.

Domi: ... Are you still mad at him?

Ray blinks in surprise for a moment, looking down at Domi. The child isn't even looking in Ray's general direction. They sigh and resume petting, choosing their next words carefully.

Ray: ... No. I think... Your maman says things that he doesn't exactly... Mean sometimes. It can be hard for me to tell the difference between him meaning what he says and him just... Being angry.

Ray nods at their own explanation, standing up with a smile as they stretch. Porter's ear flicks as the vagabond's back cracks, a light grimace on their face as they ride the wave.

Ray: He was just frustrated, is all. I'm sure he'll be in higher spirits after he gets back from Hoenn-

Just then, a fire alarm goes off. Ray quickly hooks Domi under their arm and helps them to their feet, ushering them towards the door. As they open it, they can hear a confrontation between a Kalosian and someone speaking Hoennian with a thick, indistinguishable accent. The second voice is identified as Elodie. As smoke billows down the hall, the video cuts to black.>

<This transcript was provided by me: Techie the Rotom! Let me know how I did! Your feedback is greatly appreciated! :> >

[skygodtraumabond]

<Bzzt! I think I can answer that! :> There's a video clip in here!>

<The video was taken in Amy and Ray's hotel room, shot from a decent distance away. It shows Amy on the floor beside the bed in their pajamas, packing up a suitcase. He seems to be very slow-going about it, his motions slow and inaccurate from exhaustion. At some points, they just stop and stare into the suitcase, completely zoning out.

Then, Ray enters the frame. They quietly walk up behind Amy, still wearing their usual getup with the exception of the combat boots. This makes them quiet enough to startle Amy somewhat as they kneel down behind him and wrap their arms around him, resting their head on his shoulder. They can be heard exchanging a few quiet words as Ray takes one of Amy's hands, gently rubbing it and pulling him close. Whatever they're doing, it quickly calms the professor back down, and soon lulls him to sleep. A ghost of a smile can be seen on Ray's face as Amy goes limp in their arms, leaning their head closer to hear the sounds of his breathing.

Slowly, carefully, Ray then begins to pick Amy up. He stirs a little, but some quiet humming from Ray seems to calm him down. Then, with surgical caution and precision, they slowly lower him into the open suitcase. After adjusting his sleeping body somewhat, they lean over into the suitcase, doing something completely hidden from the camera before pulling back away and slowly lowering the lid of the suitcase over Amy. Their face and ears are very clearly a bright red, even from this distance.

They then stare at the suitcase for a moment, then stand up to go to get undressed for a shower. As they take off their bathrobe, revealing the massive burn scars down their shoulder and back, the video cuts out.>

<Hope this helps! :> You humans are so weird with affection!>

@skygodtraumabond

Why did I just wake up in a suitcase???

[alliances-urine-tv]

@techietalky

[skygodtraumabond]

<... It's a video. I'm fine, I'm not hurt, but... I'm going to try my best. Watch.>

<The video opens with shaky camera footage and alert notifications as I escape Ray's grip. Once the camera comes back into focus, Ray can be seen gripping their head and screaming in rage while Amy pulls at their arm, the roaring flames of their hypermode aura reaching several feet into the air. Amy can be seen saying something, but between Ray's snarls and shrieks, the words are completely drowned out.

Then, suddenly, one phrase is heard over all the rest:

Amy: RAY, PLEASE, I NEED YOU TO BE HERE WITH ME!

And then the screaming stops. Ray slowly turns to look down at Amy. This is the first time I have ever heard Amy ask anything of Ray—anything of this magnitude anyway. It caught me off guard. I know it caught Ray off guard. Amy is in tears, clutching onto Ray's arm and shaking violently. They look like they're seconds from collapsing.

Amy: Please... I need you. Please...

Ray stares for a moment, their breathing rough and heaving as Amy clings to them. The flames that tower over them slowly begin to lower and dim. Then, with trembling arms, they reach out and snap Amy to their chest, their breathing leveling out as their lips curl into a snarl. Their grip is tight to the point of denting Amy's skin, their eyes are wild and staring into the distance over Amy's shoulder, the fire slowly sinks into a flickering glow that surrounds the both of them.

Despite the hypermode, they don't destroy anything. They simply can't bring themself to do that. Instead, they cling to Amy—painfully so—and stand in defense as the one they care about falls apart in their arms.>

<... They controlled it. They managed to control it. That's... Does that happen with people?>

[cristian-randieri]

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[skygodtraumabond]

<Bzzt! Uh, Ray ''':> Ray where are we going? Why is Marny yelling so much? Is your arm okay, she was gripping it kind of—>

[THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN TRANSLATED FROM (HOENNIAN) VIA SPEECH TO TEXT]

We are going to do what we should have done a long time ago. We will maintain the balance. We are the rejected, the lost, but we will ensure a better world. Together.

<Uh! That's! Vague! How do you—>

Techie. Can you look under the driver's seat of the ScamVan for me? I think I forgot a revive under there. I'll need it.

<Sure! Sure thing! Just... Don't do anything rash while I'm gone, okay?>

<...>

<Why are you being so quiet?>

<...>

<Okay, I'll go. I'll go.>

[skygodtraumabond]

so uh.

how are you feeling, techie?

- @iheartnimbassacity

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[WARNING: ILLEGAL_OPERATION:029 DETECTED. AUTOMATIC TROUBLESHOOTER ENGAGED.]

[skygodtraumabond]

<Oops! This video file appears to be corrupted! Don't worry, I will provide alt text!>

<The video takes place in Amy's lab. Ray has been tossed on the floor in a crumpled heap, wisps of red shadow aura still emanating from their barely-conscious body. A Lopunny stands over them, looking like she's just gotten out of a decent fight. She has chunks of fur missing, bite wounds on her arms, and a look of sheer hatred in her eyes. She seems to be holding Ray's machete.

Standing to the side is Unovan gym leader Cheren, arms crossed and glaring down at them. He's clearly ranting down at the fallen champ, but whatever he's saying is drowned out by...

Oops! That's me :> sorry, it was really funny to watch.

The video continues for a few minutes with Ray occasionally making weak threatening gestures towards Cheren before being stomped back down by Lopunny. It ends as the Lopunny goes to find her next target.>

<This alt text was provided by me, Techie! I'm a Rotom, so I might make mistakes! Let me know if I did a good job! :> >

[skygodtraumabond]

<Bzzt! I've just been waiting for a good time to do it! :> I think now that we've landed and they aren't in danger of causing a crisis... They are looking pretty hexable! Plus, a wandering artist drew a picture of them! Look at this idiot!>

<Hmmm... Does this count as two status effects? >:> Let's find out!>

I'm sorry I haven't been back in contact since the Shadow Sky. Honestly, I. Was bracing myself to be hazed. Relentlessly. For what I did to Techie.

I hope you've been recovering well. Again, I am. Sorry for all the trouble I caused. I appreciate your faith in me. I don't understand it, but. I appreciate it.

<Bzzt! Tell everyone I said hi! :> I miss you guys!>

Hi Ray!!

I'm mostly just glad you are alive to be perfectly honest. I'm not sure what to say about the current situation you have on your hands.

I. Sorry for not looking hard enough. I do have faith in you. You care about the people around you.

BUT I will haze you about Techie What the fuck Ray. You went and purchased yourself a rotom phone only to throw them away because you wanted to go 'off the grid'? Did you forget Rotoms are living creatures? This isn't like leaving your phone behind??

Dumbass. Techie should have hexed you as well.

[skygodtraumabond]

<Bzzt. Sorry about last night. I'm still... I don't know. I shouldn't have hurt Dave. I'm still angry. Is it at Ray? I don't even know. I don't think so? I'm just confused. I need to ask them why they left me, I need to know, I need to know, I need to know.

Why did Amy lie to me?

How long did he know?

Would he have ever told me?

Amy.

I'm still angry at Amy.

Dave didn't do anything, Ray... Ray left me, but. I'm sure they have a reason. Maybe they just forgot me. I don't know. They were scared. I remember how scared they were, I remember how much they were hurting.

Amy saw me hurting and let it continue.

Amy.

A M Y>

[skygodtraumabond]

<Oops! This image file appears to be corrupted! Don't worry, I will provide alt text!>

<The image was taken in Amy's office from behind his computer desk. Amy seems to be hard at work writing emails. They're on what I think is their fourth cup of coffee, and their monitor is almost completely surrounded by sticky notes written in Johtonian reminding them to do things ranging from basic self-care to important work projects. A few choice excerpts are: "Video call at 5 PM today (PUT WORK PANTS ON)", "eat food (1)", and a rough doodle of an Electrode soaring through the sky with the words "HM02 eat your heart out" written under it.

Beside him and equally hard at work is Sparky the Elekid. He has been given a step stool to sit on and a side table to use as a mini-desk. There's an old keyboard in front of him that is clearly not plugged into anything, and he is meticulously typing away. It is unclear if he's typing anything actually coherent, but he seems to be handling the stressors of office life far better than the professor.>

<This alt text was provided by me, Techie! I'm a Rotom, so I might make mistakes! Let me know if I did a good job! :> >

Thanks, Techie. You're doing great.

I remembered that Sparky liked typing on keyboards. Took me a minute to find one, but you go dumpster diving behind enough offices and you're bound to find at least one. Just had to clean it up a bit, move some furniture, and bam. Amy has a new coworker.

He missed this. I can tell he did.

I just wish he learned how to do that from someone else.

[skygodtraumabond]

I reek of repels so badly that none of my teammates even want to be out of their balls but that shouldn't be an issue

<Bzzt! I don't want to be here either! :> You reek!!>

Listen it's necessary okay? I'm not getting abducted by a fucking Lopunny not after I just got free I'm going to stay in these damn woods all night if I have to I am not going to let them takahddyctcg

<Oops! Spoke too soon, huh? :< That's a bummer.

Um. Maybe you shouldn't be biting the Lopunny though- >

[WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY FIELD DETECTED]

<'''':> Uh oh!>

[skygodtraumabond]

GROOKLE SEARCH HISTORY 5/28/23

[ 12:35 PM: strange pokemon sightings Hoenn ]

[ 1:45 PM: large Swellow sighting Hoenn ]

[ 2:00 PM: Swellow attacking people Fortree ]

[ 2:44 PM: largest Swellow on record ]

[ 3:01 PM: who is Orrin Mullinax ]

[ 3:46 PM: Orrin Mullinax missing ]

[ 4:12 PM: lost champion of Hoenn ]

[ 5:36 PM: how many Torchic are given out as starters per year in Hoenn ]

[ 5:45 PM: hall of fame records Hoenn ]

[ 5:57 PM: how to cope with abandonment ]

[ 6:05 PM: how to cope with abandonment as a pokemon ]

[ 6:33 PM: how to accept that they might not come back ]

[ 9:00 PM: fun games to play with your Sizzlipede ]

//OOC: If you see this post, reblog with your character’s web search history!

For fun, for plot development, for whatever! Reveal their dark internet secrets (or addiction to cute Espurr wearing hats) for everyone to see!

[skygodtraumabond]

<Bzzt...?

I finally got an explanation for why Ray left me, but... I still don't get it.

Why is it a bad thing that I would have let people know where they were? Everyone was so worried about them, of course I would have said something! I mean, sure, they said they didn't want to be found, but that's not really an excuse to let everyone thinks they were dead for so long.

I don't get it. I really don't get it.

But they said sorry and they seemed to mean it, so... I don't have a reason not to believe them. They've never lied to me before, and I really don't want them to leave again.

Amy. I should have hit you harder.>

[skygodtraumabond]

What a disobedient Rotom. Dave aught to shut you down for using her like a mere punching bag.

<BZ Z Z T TTT WOULDLOVETOSSEHERTRY!!!!!!!!!!!

: > :> : > why do you care about the murderer and her liar husband I am going to ff F R R YYYY A C1RC___UITTTTT+&--$-_;>

[skygodtraumabond]

Planted Amy in the suitcase call that a flower box

<Bzzt! Ray can't answer this ask! They just keep staring at it and giggling! :> Glad to see their sense of humor is as terrible as always!>