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032 - action/audio

( too many birds in my confusion now. )

[Action for Justice Farm: When he wakes up the day he'd normally have been (mostly) mind-wiped, he's still exhausted. Most days will find him in the kitchen with his hands around a coffee cup and none of the usual enthusiasm for the beverage inside, staring distantly out the window with the look of someone who hasn't slept at all. It's a change from his usual demeanor, but whatever is going on in his mind, he doesn't seem all that inclined to share.]

[Audio, for the network, backdated to the 29th:] I'll keep it brief: who else can recall this weekend with a lot more clarity than the previous ones of its kind?

[Action for Saffron: He's around, so feel free to bump into him. He's been on quite a few walks lately. Walks are good.]

(KIND OF BACKDATED and spans all days from 4th wall end til like yesterday, so feel free to bump in with whatever, whenever!)

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031 - 4th wall

[If you're around ... wherever he is, but it's out in the woods somewhere, you might hear gunshots. And if you're curious enough to see what's up, you'll see that Coop evidently has his gun back and is shooting at targets. Where they're from is a mystery, but he's making the best of their presence - his skills have waned some in the years he's been stuck in pokémonland, but it's evident the longer he's at it, the more confidence and skill shows in his shooting.]

[Until he's at the point where he's consistently hitting the bullseye in every single target every single time.]

[Yeah, he's that good. He could shoot you a pattern if you like.]

[... and there magically seems to be ammunition around whenever he needs it, so hey.]

(Action absolutely anywhere as per usual - feel free to just bump into him wandering if you prefer. COME AT ME.)

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030 - audio/action

[There's been a lot of stuff going on on Coop's end lately. Between fighting sudden fire mutations, two of his coworkers arriving, having very interesting dates and other shenanigans going on, he hasn't felt the need nor exactly had the time to adress the network.]

[Today is different.]

[Today is a very important day with a very important topic.]

Evening, network! I have a proposition to make.

[Wait for it ...]

While there is no shortage of action in both regions, especially as of late, [you Rockets been busy, haven't you,] I still find that I have a preference to the kind offered by puzzle games. And to my knowledge I'm not the only one.

So how about some friendly competition? I'd love a Tetris score to beat other than my own.

[YEP. He's still playing. It's been a year since he last mentioned it and since then, what with all the game recommendations, he's been slowly going through most games the apps have to offer. And gotten mildly addicted to almost all of them. But Tetris is still his one true love. Tetris and Minesweeper.]

I'm thinking an all-encompassing high score table. I'll keep it updated for as long as there's interest. Any takers?

[Dork.]

[Also action for anyone in Goldenrod - he'll be easily found along the streets, hanging out with some of his pokémon, window shopping or messing with his gear some. It's a nice quiet day and he's happy to just soak in that for a while.]

Audio, private to Heather: I'm in town. Do you have time to meet?

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029 - audio/action

Diane ... fever still high.

[Oh hi there Coop - been pretty quiet on the network lately, haven't you? And go figure that this time, it's a mistake to adress it anyway. But he's feverish enough not to question the fact that he's speaking into his Gear, not his usual audio recorder. He sounds tired and weak and somewhat scratchy, and like he has minor trouble articulating the words.]

Persistant pain and soreness in my back and ... [Lengthy, troubled pause.] ... I have to say, Diane, whatever these things are, they're causing me a lot of trouble.

Skin still turning rusty, although thankfully not in a literal sense. The patterns are similar to Lichtenberg figures, but I can't ...

[Trails off. Sighs.]

I find it difficult to think like this, much less speculate. Buddha once said that the mind can't be strong and clear if the body isn't kept in good health, but this is an illness I don't know how to fight.

I believe perhaps some air would do me good.

[ACTION for Ecruteak; He's out in the rain. For once, he's dressed very casually - t-shirt and jeans, actually - but that's not the most eye-catching thing right now. Like many others, he's got Symptoms. And his are of the Level 5 Fire variety. Skin is a mottled brown-red hue down his back and shoulders and upper arms, that are also lined with darker, feathery lines. Entei's influence is clear in the broken mask on his face and spikes down his back. He's not particularly happy ... but at least he's not the only one looking abnormal.]

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028 - 4th wall

[Suddenly, on a video feed near you for no reason whatsoever, a llama.]

[A llama with a crush on our special agent.]

[OTP.]

[Also, talk about deja vu.]

(As per usual, action absolutely anywhere, with or without llamas! GO WILD. I want all of you!)

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027 - audio

[There's a sound a bit like static, then some rustling and clicking. Following that, a trill, a whistle, and something Talking Bird Julee feels she obviously has to share with the world:]

Diane. Diane.

[A few more clicks - probably from her beak. She has a pretty light voice, but she goes darker for the next line.]

Holy smokes.

[And then she'll just be whistling the tune to I've Told Ev'ry Little Star for a while. Who knows where Cooper is - probably off getting a caffeine fix or something.]

(backdated to April 19th!)

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026 - video/action

[Valentine's daaay! And guess who's really giddy for it?]

[Now, Coop's probably figured out that the cheer most people are feeling is enhanced somehow, even if he doesn't know the reason for it - but he chose to embrace it rather than fight it, because there is absolutely no reason to do the latter. He's content to feel genuinely happy, for once. Correction: he's enjoying the hell out of it.]

Good afternoon, Johto! Who else got eggs this morning?

[Is he excited about the prospect of getting another baby pokémon to his collection? Yep, actually. He's even more excited to see just what it'll hatch into.]

It seems the only holiday that hasn't treated us to these so far is Halloween, but given the nature of that particular celebration I can't say I find it all too surprising.

[And a bright smile at the feed.]

You know, I never much cared for Valentine's Day, but this is shaping up to be a damn fine day regardless of the significance of today's date.

[And Action for anyone in Goldenrod, where he'll be strolling about pretty much anywhere, back in his natural element (a suit) and looking pretty damn happy with pretty much everything for very little reason. He'll be quick to banter, praise and/or various displays of affection today, so have at him!]

(--also tags might be late because oh wow sudden rush of tired, sorry!)

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025 - video

[It's probably been a while since the network heard from this guy. It's safe to say he's been preoccupied - between being lightly obsessed with Tetris, the Halloween possession thing happening (which actually affected him more than he cares to admit), the train hijacking and those three days ... he's had a lot to think about. And, in truth, still has.]

[But Christmas perked him up and with the new year just around the proverbial corner he's feeling like things just might get better, and you know what else never fails to lift his spirits?]

[Local wildlife.]

[That's right. So today the network is treated to a video of a group of trees. It's pretty early so the sunlight is warm and yellow and sparkles just so in the snow, and as the video sloooowly zooms in on one tree in particular ... you can see there's a Hoothoot snugly nestled in a hollow of the trunk, looking asleep and kind of ruffled up.]

[It's actually a very beautiful image, because Cooper has a tendency to catch them like that.]

[And then he zooms out. ...no, wait, he's zooming in again - a little closer this time, really focusing on that sleepy little owl. Despite his thing with birds, he can always appreciate them from a distance. And this little fellow is admittedly very cute.]

Look at that.

The spitting image of comfort. Right there.

[He sounds sort of breathless and utterly wistful, then zooms out again just for a pan of the scenery - snowy tree trunks and the little lake behind him. The water isn't all frozen yet so the sunlight gets to show off in the surface there, too, before Coop aims the gear back towards the bird and zooms in on it again.]

Almost makes you jealous, doesn't it?

[Action for anyone in Ecruteak! He's hanging out just on the edge of the forest, stalking the wildlife.]

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ooc: christmas lists!

For both Cooper and Tulio to save space. AND IF I FORGOT ANYONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

From Cooper:
( heather, applejack, jack, leon, france, china, nanao, netherlands, ziva )

From Tulio:
( miguel, envy, china, nanao )

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024 - 4th wall

[AUDIO - and this isn't Cooper speaking. It's a strange, stilted voice you don't recognise.]

You are heere an thereis no place to g o ... BUT HOME!!

[After that, have some laughter. Again, not Cooper.]

[ACTION ANYWHERE: A lot of you know Cooper, but none of you know exactly how bizarre his life actually is. If you run into him today - anywhere, because any one step in a 4th wall is a treacherous one - you might find him accompanied by a Little Man, clad entirely in red, with secretive eyes. He carries a ring. Coop looks ... troubled.]

[You might find yourself in a Red Room, actually. With the Little Man, the Ring, and perhaps other things. Cooper may or may not be there.]

[Or that might not happen at all. In which case just feel free to bother Coop with having your true form/powers back/your very presence. Nevermind the Little Man, he has no business with you.]

(ooc: might do some tagging with

reddrapes! the Red Room is basically a place that screws with your mind, so if you want me to mess with your characters just let me know. COME AT ME BROS)

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023 - action

[Dale Cooper is normally a kind, polite man, but if you catch him around Ecruteak late on Halloween ... he's gleefully disturbing people he comes across by either threatening them or being a total creep. That cane he's got might as well be a weapon. And if you give him reason, he just might use it as one.]

[When you think you're Mr Hyde, there are no morals to hold you back, after all. And he's looking pretty pleased with this, strolling about, perhaps even whistling -- with an off smile in place.]

(ooc: late cause of timezones, but feel free to pick a fight with evil!Coop here. he's going to have a blast. also warning for possible triggery-ness - ~~BOB~~ mr Hyde is a creeper, and thus, this will be a creeper entry.)

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022 - private audio/action

( Diane, it's been a year. )

(some IC musings/tl;dr on his anniversary, backdated to yesterday. Not really a POST-post, and not broadcasted to the network, but if you feel like some action, feel free to run into him anywhere in Ecruteak - hell, catch him recording these things. c: thanks for an epic year and some, Route. you're all awesome.)

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021 - audio

Does anyone else play Tetris?

_{[Guess who finally discovered the game apps on his 'gear! And guess who's been playing the games ever since! Spoiler: this guy. Cooper sounds pretty excited, actually, in that almost kid-like way that the ones who know him will probably recognise. He speaks fast and chipper.]}

Damn good game. Very engaging, very challenging. I've yet to get past the 100 lines mark, but I'd very much like to believe I'm getting there.

_{[Beat. You know, sometimes he really doesn't want to be here, but this games-in-the-gears-thing certainly picked him up.]}

Falling puzzle pieces _[:D] ... that Minesweeper game isn't half bad, either. And if I've got my facts right there are more games available for purchase at the PokéMarts. So, Network: any recommendations?

_{[You should be able to HEAR the grin in his voice, seriously.]} Nothing like a good game to keep you occupied.

_[Action_{for anyone in Ecruteak! You're likely to find him somewhere in the middle of town on a park bench or something, cross-legged with an Eevee asleep in his lap, playing Tetris on his 'gear like a boss.]}

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020 - action + audio

( Diane ... )

[Private audio to France:] France, it's Cooper. Are you still in Ecruteak?
_{[He sounds sort of tired, but otherwise carefully neutral.]}

[Action:] _{[You can run into him anywhere in Ecruteak, where he'll be spending time walking practically every street, looking a little closed off. Unless you find him by night - he'll be near the lake, looking at the half moon.]}

[Audio, broadcasted to the network; nighttime:] All things considered, it wasn't too long ago people believed you would go crazy if the moon shone on you while you slept.
_{[Enjoy that little bit of information, Johto.]

(ooc: BACKDATED to thursday the 18th.)}

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019 - audio

I imagine quite a number of you are taking the gym challenge, but I'm curious as to what reason. Boredom? Some kind of obligation? That it just might lead to a way home?

I'm not sure. Either way I recently earned my second badge and expect to head back to Goldenrod in the near future. [A small pause here and his voice takes on a wistful little note.] Am quite excited to return to Ilex Forest. I believe it will be a beautiful sight and an invigorating hike.

[Click! Both badges are obviously mod-approved. And action for anyone in Azalea - if you find him, he's hanging from a tree by his knees, kid-style, browsing his pokégear while doing so and ... looking quite comfortable. Any gear-replies will be done in this fashion, too. Have fun with that!]

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018 - audio + video

It's been a week since the collective memory loss. And,that said, six months since the last time we found ourselves in a near-identical situation.

That does raise the question of whether this will happen again another six months from now. But I guess until then we'll have plenty of time to figure out what happened May 28 through to May 30. I am assuming that something did. As I imagine most of you are.

[If anyone missed Coop's business-voice, it's back! He speaks fairly quickly, as per usual, but stops there to think for a moment. He breathes out slowly before changing to video, showing a Solrock hovering some distance away.]

On a different note, it looks like I've found an addition to my team. Well, more accurately, it found me. A remarkable pokémon, isn't it? A rock with psychic powers ...

[There's genuine wonder in his tone before he trails off. Yeah, he's just a touch distant. As he then clears his throat lightly, he's back in serious mode.]

Some of you might recognise it as Princess Celestia's. [A small beat, and his voice softens:] Looks like our pony population is dwindling.

[Action for Violet! Feel free to run into him anywhere, as per usual. He's about. Tags will be later though - awkward time zone person has to sleep. <3]

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017 - 4th wall

[AUDIO]: Is this turning into a regular event? I'm not sure I consider myself a fan.

[Or, in other words, guess who remembers the last 4th wall! Words are spoken in a sort of tense harsh tone, because he doesn't really like this whole thing. Obviously.]

[ACTION]: Feel free to run into him absolutely anywhere between Olivine and New Bark, as he's experimenting with the suddenly very easy distances. He'll probably be fiddling with a ring on his left little finger and looking a little stressed. (There are, once again, birds everywhere. Poor guy.)

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016 [video] - backdated to monday

[And today, Violet City! Violet City on a damn fine morning, no less. But more importantly, an Eevee. A very playful one by the looks of it, as she's sort of darting around when Coop's trying to film her.]

I found this girl today. I'm fairly certain she belonged to Dee - call it a hunch. Dee's gone, but knowing her she'll probably show up around these parts again sooner rather than later.

[He sounds quite cheerful, saying this. Like most others he knows that he knows her, so her being gone doesn't trouble him all that much. Besides, it's a beautiful day, and he'll happily focus on that and the other little things:]

I'm back in Violet. [Audibly breathes the whole thing in as he films the area - a bit on the town outskirts, near the trees.] Man, I missed this town. Am quite looking forward to the hike back to Azalea, but that might be a while. I've been thinking I should try the gym now that I'm here so wish me luck on that one. Which reminds me -

[Camera pans and behold, a Wooper, looking like the most timid thing on ~~Earth~~ Johto.]

I believe this one needs more attention and care than I am able to give her at present. I don't feel it's fair to keep her in the computer for longer periods of time, so if anyone would like to take her in, I'd appreciate it. Bear in mind that she doesn't like fighting.

[...she's not claimed and she's a Wooper and who wants a Wooper anyway, but if anyone WOULD want her it'll be discussed ICly and stuff (and on a bit of a first-come first-serve basis). If no one wants her he's probably going to set her free which would be a-okay. :Db]

[Action for anyone in Violet! Feel free to run into him anywhere. /o/]

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015 [video] - backdated to yesterday

( minor tl;dr in which there is musing )

[This video is brought to you by a plateful of cake, because cake is what you eat on birthdays, and Coop’s voice behind the feed is … well, almost amused, really. Most of you might be used to the brisk business-like tone? Yeah, it’s pretty much gone. Much more casual, here.]

I realize I might not be the best at celebrating properly, but I’d like to think I’m off to a good start.

[He turns the gear over smoothly to film his face, which, while grinning, also has something near-disbelieving expressed in it, mixed with ... sort of like there’s a really good joke and he hasn’t quite gotten the punch line yet, but has a good idea of what it might be.]

Ventus, thanks again. I only recently found the extra money in my account which I assume is your doing. Will try to spend them well. If nothing else, ice cream is a real good idea.

Dee – [a small pause, where the grin softens a little and he shakes his head] I really shouldn’t have expected anything different from you.

All in all, this is shaping up to be a fine day.

[Cause the filtering-private-feed stuff? Yeah, it isn’t his style. Anyone in Goldenrod can feel free to run into him, either at the café-thing or in the hotel! Assume he's about and doing stuff, or just ... APPEAR AT HIS ROOM.]