001 ☆ [video/action]

[complexrestart]

[Rika turns the pokégear on, and immediately turns it onto her.] Mii... It's a bit strange being back. [Especially since all of the memories of Johto came rushing back to her as soon as she woke up, but that's something she won't mention right now.] I believe it was July that last time I was here. [She looks at her surroundings before looking back at the Gear.] It's colder than it was when I left, so it's been at least a couple of months, right?

[She lets out a small sigh. Honestly, she's not sure if she wants to know how long she's been gone. Especially if she's been gone for a long time, since it'd be more likely for her friends to have gone home—but she's trying not to think about that right now.

So, whatever frown might have formed disappears as she smiles and turns the Gear to an Absol sitting on the ground next to her.] I also have a new pokémon! Although, I'm not sure what I want to name him. [Rika turns the Gear back to her.] I wonder if anyone would like to help me name him? I suppose I could make whoever's suggestion I use a homemade lunch. [There's a short pause.]

... I should probably introduce myself since I'm sure plenty of new people have arrived. I'm Rika Furude and I was here in Johto for two years before I went home. It's nice to meet all of you. Nipaa~

[She grins before shutting off the feed.]

Comments

[video]

[paladinlost]

It has been indeed; it's mid-November at the moment, and I bet they've not left you a winter coat in the bag. Welcome back.

[video]

[complexrestart]

[She gives him a small smile.] Thank you.

Mid-November? Mii... It's been a long time then. [There's a pause as she quickly looks through her bag.] You're right, they didn't leave one. I suppose I'll have to buy one as soon as I can.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Hopefully you still remember the way to Cherrygrove, that'd save you some time, at least. What attacks does your Absol know?

[video]

[complexrestart]

I hope so. It's been a long time since I've used that route, though, but I think looking at a map might help me remember.

Ah, let me check. [There's a bit of button pressing as she looks through the Gear.] He currently has Scratch and Feint.

Voice

[for_realsies]

TWO YEARS!?

That's how long people have been here?

*Sorry, Imogen will boggle. And she's back.*

Um... get a list of names and see which one he likes best? Except, Omen is my Absol, so I don't suggest using that. It could get confusing.

Voice

[complexrestart]

Mii... I'm sure there are others that have been here longer than me, if they haven't left in the time I was gone.

I think I will do that. I'm sure he'd like having the opportunity to choose his name.

Voice

[for_realsies]

*Imogen was doing her best not to face how long she'd be here, that... would really suck.*

...Longer..?

*And she's back to perky old her* They love the chance, it's so much nicer than just giving them a name!

Voice

[complexrestart]

[A nod.] Especially now that I've been gone for some time.

That's true. I think I will do that. [She glances over to her Absol and giggles.] I think he likes the idea.

video;

[uuing]

[ Oh.. wait, this is someone she remembers, isn't it? So Maria quickly scrambles to answer through the device-- ]

Uu-, it's fall now, fall! Fa-ll, fa-ll!

video;

[complexrestart]

[She smiles at the familiar face, but it drops just a little at the mention of fall.]

Mii... It's been a long time, then.

[uuing]

... Is that a bad thing? [ she can notice that drop, even if it's slightly, and it's enough to make her frown a little in worry. ]

You don't look so happy..

[complexrestart]

[She shakes her head.] No, not at all. I just didn't think I'd been gone for so long.

[video] 1/3

[combat_butler]

*Time to get to checking the network! It's the time of the month when new people show up after... all...*

[video]

[combat_butler]

*Oh. Oh god. oh god oh man oh god oh man is this really happening? A Rika on the network and she actually remembers being here?! It's not one of those crazy fourth wall events, is it?! No, visitors don't get to make network posts during that-!*

[video]

[combat_butler]

*... and as Hayate finally turns on his video proper, his voice is shaky and he pretty much looks like he could break into tears depending on the kind of response he gets.*

Ri... Rika? Is it... Is it really you?

[video]

[complexrestart]

[Good. He's still here. She'd been too afraid to try and find his number in the gear in case he'd gone home by now, and all she can feel now is relief. After all, if he wasn't here, she didn't know what she would do.

So, she lets out a deep breath, finally feeling more at ease.]

Hayate! You're still here.

video;

[the_whitequeen]

[ Lacus paused and stared --- for a very long time. It couldn't be. She remembered this face. Rika was ... after all ... one of the first people she met. ]

Ri--- rika?

video;

[complexrestart]

[She smiles. It's really comforting to see a familiar face.]

Lacus. It's good to see you again.

video;

[the_whitequeen]

R-rika! This is such a wonderful surprise!

[ Returning her smile. It was good to see Rika again, but she was a little worried if she was fine to be back here. ]

You still remember me. I am glad!

video;

[gemini_prince]

Rika-chan, it is nice to meet you ...

... you're so cute.

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[complexrestart]

[She giggles.] Thank you.

It's nice to meet you as well, sir.

video;

[gemini_prince]

[ Wah! That smile is super cute too! ]

Natsuki. You can call me Natsuki, Rika-chan.

[video]

[ex_aeroga402]

[Is that-?

Upon closer inspection by way of gawking at his Gear, yes, yes it is]

Rika!

[Said with more enthusiasm than a seventeen-year-old ought to be capable of. Kid in a candy store, oh yes]

[video]

[complexrestart]

Ven!

[Wow, she is so relieved to see him]

[video]

[ex_aeroga402]

[Rika really does remember, if he could grin any more he'd probably pull a muscle]

I'm so glad to see you again! Feels like it's been ages.