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[seasaltkey]

[The blond pops up on the screen with a background that is clearly not anywhere in Kanto. Heck, to the trained eye it's clearly Goldenrod. The Goldenrod Department store roof to be exact. Of course he'd find the tallest building in the entire place before anywhere useful, like a hotel.]

I got a question!

[He adjusts the screen as something off screen gets his attention.]

We can do that later, Demyx. [Attention back to the viewer.]

Are you supposed to tell people before or the day of that it's your birthday? Because I forgot to do it before leaving! I picked today! Sorry, Naminé and Xion. I was gonna tell you! I swear!

[His gaze drifts off of the screen before flicking back to the feed.]

Oh yeah! Where's the best place to take bird Pokémon in Goldenrod?


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[Roxas turned off the feed and stood there watching the sky for a while. Goldenrod wasn't as nice with the circus not in full swing. That had been fun. Maybe he could find something just as fun for his self-made birthday. Rin wouldn't be here for another week at least, so Roxas will take his time exploring.

He tells his Pokémon not to fly off too much in case he needs them, heading down to the bottom floor of the store to exit. Maybe he could find that Honeyed Soul place and get something sweet for himself. You're supposed to have cake, right?]

I don't know what a Honeyed Soul is supposed to look like...

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[cawsforalarm]

Hmm, I think you're supposed to tell people earlier than the day before. Sometimes they like to get you gifts and stuff.

As for your bird friends... you can go pretty much anywhere! If you can get up to the rooftop of a tall building, that's really fun. But there's also a really big park up to the north, and it's basically like a little miniature forest!

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[seasaltkey]

Oh... I'll remember that next year!

I'm on top of the Goldenrod Department store right now. I like it up here. It's nice and high...... I'll take them to the park! Thanks.

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[cawsforalarm]

Ooh, isn't it great up there? It really feels like you're flying! [Henry smiles brightly.] I had to leave Goldenrod about a week ago because I was really sick of all the gross polluted city stuff, but those skyscrapers sure have their benefits.

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[seasaltkey]

Polluted? Is that why the city smells weird?

[This city is way different from Celadon.]

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[cawsforalarm]

Yeah. It burns your nose, doesn't it? I dunno why that happens, but I sure never smelled anything like it before coming to Johto... but then again, this whole region is way different than what I had back home.

Not nearly as much concrete. Or metal. Or tall buildings. ...Or people.

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[dressofheaven]

Really now, Roxas, how do you expect people to get you gifts and a proper party if you don't tell them ahead of time?

[Ilya sounds more amused than anything though. It's so cute trying to watch them all figure out birthdays together, him and Xion and Namine.]

No matter. I suppose I should wish you a happy birthday, then.

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[seasaltkey]

Uhm... well, I picked out the day and I told Naminé. She didn't tell me I had to tell other people.

[He'll remember next year.

At the next part he looks unsure.]

T-Thanks?

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[dressofheaven]

Well you didn't have to. It just would have been helpful. It also would have been nice to know what you would have liked for your birthday presents.

[She sweeps her hair back a bit, showing off the hairpiece in it.]

After all, you were nice enough to get me something even though you couldn't enjoy the party. The least I can do is return the favor.

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[seasaltkey]

I don't really know what I want for a present... I got things already I've never had before back home. What else is there?

[He needs new camping gear. Don't ask.

His eyes go wide when he sees it. So she did get them!]

S-So you liked the presents?

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[wing_attack]

Oh. Happy birthday.

[... At that question though, he brightens.]

The roof of the Department Store is pretty nice, and since I'm biased I'd suggest the circus.

[There's a squawk from off screen, and he laughs a little.]

Regal'd be happy to show off, after all. But I guess part of it depends on how strong of a flier the Pokemon is. There's a lot of places that are good for short flights if you want to stay in the city itself.

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[seasaltkey]

Thanks!

[He's supposed to keep thanking people, right?

Oh!]

I can still visit the circus? I was here when the big birthday thing was going on. What kind of Pokémon is Regal? All of mine are strong fliers! They flew next to the train while I was coming here. Well, not Sky and Demyx. She likes being beside me, and Demyx is only a Ducklett. But Hayner tried to keep racing the train. It was fun to watch.

[He'll go on and on about his birds.]

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[wing_attack]

Oh! Did you see the show? I was the one doing the air show. Regal's a Braviary. He's - hang on.

[He turns the camera around.]

Hey! Someone wants to see you.

[Regal puffs out his chest and stretches out his wings, trying to look fierce... but even with a beak it's hard to hide his goofy expression. Tobias turns the camera back around and grins.]

If they can carry you, taking a flight around the city is pretty fun. The city's good for flying since when it's sunny the warm air rises from the concrete, giving you a lot of updrafts.

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[seasaltkey]

Wow! That was your show?

[He looks really impressed. Even more when Regal comes on the screen.]

That's so cool...

[He hadn't even thought about flying around.]

How's the flying at night? Fuu's my Noctowl, and she'd like that idea.

[chickshades]

You definitely have to tell them before hand. And make sure they know what you want so you don't get stupid things.

[seasaltkey]

Oh yeah... I wasn't even thinking about presents. I just picked this day the other day.

[chickshades]

...you what?

[seasaltkey]

I picked the day. I didn't have a birthday, so I made my own!

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[stonebird]

You should celebrate your naming day with friends and family. It is best to let them know the day beforehand.

(That is politer, at least.)

I wish you well.

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[seasaltkey]

Yeah, I keep being told that.. is a naming day like a birthday?

[He nods and smiles.]

Thanks! Oh! How are you and Cirrus?

[Tell him all about the baby birb.]

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[stonebird]

It is tradition to name a babe not long after their birth. We call it a naming day for that reason.

(She gently positions the camera so he can see Cirrus and her new addition - Dove! A Pidgey.)

He has a new friend. She seems happy with us.

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[seasaltkey]

So they have a birthday and a naming day?

[He waves at the Pidgey.]

A Pidgey! She'll evolve into a Pidgeot for her last stage. They're really good flyers. Hayner was a Pidgey, and as a Pidgeot he can carry two people. So they get really big and strong.

[Now he has a question.]

Are you gonna catch others? Besides birds?

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[shatterings]

As long as you're safe, Roxas...

[ She can't deny she's sad about his leaving so abruptly. Without a word goodbye. But Roxas is doing what he needs to do, and she can't fault him for that. ]

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[seasaltkey]

Naminé... I'm sorry. Did you get my note?

[He's hoping she did. He's actually happy to see her pop up on here.]

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[shatterings]

It's okay. I understand, Roxas. I did get your note... Are you having fun?

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[seasaltkey]

Yeah... are you gonna be okay?