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[tapestodiane]

[This feed opens with ... trees. And lots of them. You get a nice view of the tree trunks and the snow covered ground, before the video tilts upwards, giving you a mostly clear sky and a cold-shining sun, the tree tops (the firs, the spruces, and all the barren ones) framing the moment nicely as a few bird pokémon fly across the sky.]

[Honestly? It does look beautiful, which Cooper brings to attention a few moments later, his voice all wistful behind the gear:]

Man ... look at those trees.

[Enjoy the trees and the snow and the sun for another few moments, network, before the feed is cut. Cooper is just giving you guys a view of little-things-to-be-happy-about.]


[Action if anyone is out in Ilex Forest! If you come across him, you’ll find him whittling. :D]

Comments

[isthedeadcat]

It's a beautiful sight... May I ask where you are?

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[tapestodiane]

A gem called Ilex Forest, an hour west from Azalea. Definitely a sight worth the hike.

[video] I-I KEEP ON FORGETTING IT D: *fails at liiife*

[isthedeadcat]

I am still way back, in Cherrygrove, but I will remember to visit the forest when I reach Azalea.

[video] I DO IT FREQUENTLY TOO -pats-

[tapestodiane]

I hope you do. You must be new here?

[video] L-LIES, YOU JUST SAY IT TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER *sobs forever*

[isthedeadcat]

I have been here for about a month and a half, but I am not used to traveling by foot, so I chose to stay in Cherrygrove until spring arrives.

How about you? Have you been here for long?

[video] NUU THAT IS NOT TRUE -pats moar? D:-

[tapestodiane]

Sounds wise.

_{[There's some approval in that smile, really - then he nods.]}

Since late October. But it does feel like a shorter amount of time than three and a half months have passed.

[video] *sobs* THANKS D:!!

[isthedeadcat]

I see... Are you enjoying your time in Johto, then?

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[tapestodiane]

For the most part, yes. It's an extraordinary place.

Are you?

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[isthedeadcat]

I am!

I never expected that I would ever end in a place quite like this, but I'm glad it happened in the end.

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[tapestodiane]

I don't think anyone would have expected it, but I am glad to hear you enjoy being here. Most people don't, understandably.

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[isthedeadcat]

Of course, even when it is a wonderful place, being brought here unwillingly is not something that can be easily forgotten...

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[tapestodiane]

_{[He nods, looking serious.]}

It's never fair not being presented with a choice. We're all trying to come to an understanding. But in the meantime I do believe in attempting to make the most of the situation we're in.

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[isthedeadcat]

I agree. Most of the people seem to have adapted quite well...

I am not planning on leaving Johto, but I want to help those who want to leave.

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[tapestodiane]

Is there any particular reason you don't want to return to your home?

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[isthedeadcat]

I... [Pauses, it is a little strange to say this aloud, even if there are others that are the same.] I died before coming here.

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[tapestodiane]

That would explain it. _{[Brief pause, as he looks her? him? over.]} I know there are others that share your predicament.

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[isthedeadcat]

[Smiles a little.] I suppose that worrying about it too much is pointless.

I plan on making a new life here for as long as I am allowed, and even further if it is in my hands.

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[tapestodiane]

I hope it will be.

_{[Met with a slight smile of his own.]}

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[isthedeadcat]

Ah... I still haven't introduced myself. My name is Lion Ushiromiya, pleased to meet you.

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[tapestodiane]

Dale Cooper. It's a pleasure.

_[Smile.]

You're from Japan?

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[isthedeadcat]

Yes, but my grandfather was very interested in western cultures, so all of his children and grandchildren have western names.

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[tapestodiane]

I've never heard "Lion" used as a name before. It's an interesting pick.

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[isthedeadcat]

[Sighs xD] That is grandfather for you.

He was... Quite eccentric. [Which in Lionspeak means "HE WAS A COMPLETE NUTJOB."]

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[tapestodiane]

_{["Eccentric"? Coop knows eccentric. Coop is eccentric!]}

That's not necessarily a bad thing. Unless you have something against your name.

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[isthedeadcat]

[D-did you try to revive your dead lover too, Mr. Cooper?? D:]

I don't think it is either, I am used to my name, so I can't help but being fond of it.