01x. Action for Ecruteak City - Fourth Wall Event

[ardent]

[It's been a little while since Ishimaru's been here, and he can be found in...well, the exact same place he was last time he made a broadcast from this area - several stories up, on top of the Tin Tower. However, there's a marked difference from the last time he was up here - whereas he was a bit excited and generally getting his enthusiasm for life fired up and raring to go back in September, he's currently standing stock still in the center of the roof, his expression the sort usually reserved for those who have just had either a religious experience or a really, really spectacular acid trip (that may or may not have culminated in a religious experience, because hey, who are we to judge how these things happen). At least he's...not quite crying, though wow does he look tempted.

He's holding something tightly in his hands - a pair of somethings, really, the first being a ridiculously vibrant feather that glitters in various colors when it catches the light; the second is a small gold pouch containing...something light, from the look of it, but it's difficult to say. Either way, he's seeming a bit overwhelmed.

...to the point that he hasn't...quite noticed the Eevee horde that's trooped up here after him just yet, um. He'll probably wonder where the hell those came from once he's done, but for now they are just kind of...wriggling excitedly and once in a while bouncing, like they're trying to start some sort of tiny, fluffy mosh pit.

...Dangans, man.]

Comments

[diamondo]

I'm looking for my brother! You haven't seen him, have you? Looks kinda like me, 'cept he's got dark hair and it's in a different style. He's wearing a coat like this, but it's white!

[The Steelix approaches the building so Mondo doesn't have to shout up at Ishimaru, but he's still too far down to actually join Ishimaru.]

And what did you see? There's been a lot of weird shit going on here lately!

[ardent]

Yes, I've noticed, it -

[...hang on. Hang on, hang on, hang on - ]

Your brother? He's...

[holy shit.]

Really?

[diamondo]

Yeah! Daiya's here!

[He's practically glowing with pride, in case it wasn't obvious.]

I can't wait for you guys to meet! I mean, sure, he'll probably wonder how we even became brothers in the first place, but it'll be great! You'll like him, I guarantee it!

[ardent]

[Ishimaru just laughs at that; sure, it's still a bit strange-sounding, but at least he's pleased.]

I'm so happy for you, kyoudai! I look forward to it!

[diamondo]

Yeah! So once I find him, we'll try to meet up! Though this place likes sending us all over the map now for some reason...

[He shrugs, clearly not bothered by that any.]

So what was it you saw? Anything interesting?

[ardent]

Do you remember the last time we were up here? That time we discussed Ho-Oh for a while!

[He's practically bouncing, Mondo, it's likely more than enough to get the point across.]

[diamondo]

Oh yeah, I remember that-- Wait.

[Hang on, if Ishimaru's this excited and bringing this up, that can only mean that...]

You saw it? You saw Ho-Oh!?

[ardent]

I did!

[He'll be holding one of his hands up, the one with that feather still pinned between his fingers.]

See?

[diamondo]

No fucking way, you even got a feather from it? Holy shit, kyoudai! That's incredible!

[Mondo then takes notice of the pouch in Ishimaru's hand and nods his head to indicate it.]

What's that, then?

[ardent]

Sacred Ash - it supposedly has the power to resurrect the dead!

[... :|a ]

Not that I know what we're supposed to do with it here...

[diamondo]

...Yeah, I was gonna say... seems kinda useless here...

[But he brightens after a moment.]

Still, that's really fucking cool! Did you get that from Ho-Oh too?

[ardent]

[Another one of those odd laughs of his; life is so awesome right now, kyoudai.]

Yes, of course!

[Bouncebouncebounce.]

It was very amazing, kyoudai, I'm excited!

[...as though that isn't blatantly obvious. Honey...]

[diamondo]

I'm glad you got to see it! That sounds so fucking awesome!

[Mondo laughs as well; he's clearly just as pleased as Ishimaru is.]

Well, you wanna come for a ride on this baby or what?

[ardent]

Ah...is that really safe, though?

[...it's you, of course it's not.]

...Do you know what you're doing?

[diamondo]

[Did you even have to ask...?]

'Course I do! I mean, it's not hard! It's just keeping your balance and all that!

[Besides, Daiya showed up on this thing, he can't let his brother beat him at this!!]

[ardent]

[...]

W-Well, if you say so...! Give me a second to get downstairs, then!

[Because he is not jumping down.]

[diamondo]

[You are no fun.

He'll wait though, getting the Steelix to lower its head so Ishimaru can climb up on top with him.]

[ardent]

[Ishimaru edges away from that thing at first; it's massive and unfamiliar, and in some ways he isn't entirely sure that it's okay - but after a moment he just swallows a bit and takes a deep breath and jumps up, the movement oddly agile given how stiff he usually is. It takes him a second to get his balance, but once he does he looks over at Mondo, his expression a bit shaky but generally pleased.]

Not much different from Kamina, right?

[diamondo]

[Mondo looks incredibly pleased once Ishimaru's joined him on the Steelix. He offers his friend his hand.]

See, I figured you'd get used to it quickly! C'mon, hang on; we're gonna get a better view.

[With that as a warning, the Steelix lifts its head slowly enough for them to remain perched on top.]

[ardent]

Ah...!

[He's quick to adjust, to square his stance off and throw one of his arms out for balance; he hadn't accepted Mondo's hand at the outset of this little adventure, but he's quick to grab his wrist to make sure he's not going to just fall right the hell over.]

...This is very impressive, kyoudai!

[It's sort of awkward, but it's sincere, at least.]

[diamondo]

Isn't it? Don't worry, you'll get used to it soon enough! It's a little weird at first though!

[He keeps hold of Ishimaru's hand, waiting until he's steadied himself to grin and reach out to pull his friend closer so he can throw an arm over his shoulders.]

Isn't this great? I love being able to see everything from up here!

[ardent]

[Ishimaru is incredibly tense at the outset, but he actually relaxes a bit when Mondo pulls him over; being held close like that feels...safe, for lack of a better word, and he's quick to return the gesture, looping an arm around Mondo's waist easily.]

It is - it was good of you to bring me up here, kyoudai, I appreciate it!

[Never mind that he could...technically see this from the Tower; it's better over here, okay :|]

[diamondo]

[Exactly! Mondo reaches up to ruffle Ishimaru's hair affectionately for a moment before returning to stare out at the landscape.]

This place is nice; it's really peaceful here. Did you wake up here or something?

[ardent]

...I think so, yes. I don't really remember.

[ ... :|a ]

I like it here, though! I wouldn't mind staying for a while sometime.

[diamondo]

Yeah! It's pretty nice out here. Kinda quiet and all. It'd be nice to get away from the city at some point.