Function (4) - Text/Video

[ladywithnovoice]

Some Pokemon can be really hard to find, can't they? I spent all day yesterday hoping that one in particular would let me find them, but it's harder than it looks.

I guess they can't all be eager.

Since I've been performing to an empty set for so long, maybe I'll let this performance be a bit more public.

Take 53.

[The post suddenly changes to video as Red sets it up against her backpack. Anyone looking past her might be able to recognize the dim layout of Union Cave at one of the many pools about. This one seems to be one of the largest, water disappearing into the darkness ahead past the little camp Red has set up.]

[There's a Chatot perched on her should as she goes to sit by the water's edge. After a few moments, some humming starts to echo throughout the cavern. It's a duet, the Chatot seeming to 'hum' along with.]

[Off in the darkness, something seems to shift it and makes the water ripple towards the shoreline.]

[Red's reply might come a bit late.]

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[Video]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

[....Huh.

Veronica probably wanted to say something, but she'd gotten caught up in the humming. Now, she looks confused, but kind of happy.

Someone will probably have to shake her out of this.]

[Video]

[ladywithnovoice]

[Red can't herself, but she's a bit busy to start with. She continues to just hum, smoothly looping it back again. The Lapras off in the distance seems to come a bit closer, but still not close enough.]

[There's a tap to the Chatot's feet, who flies off to hover about the other Pokemon still humming the same song as her trainer. While she continues to lure the other nearer to the shore, Red turns slightly to pull a Pokeball out from her bag. That's around the time she notices the screen on her 'Gear has changed and there's a small blinking light letting her know someone's actually checked in on the feed.]

[Smiling slightly, she waves before placing a finger up to her lips.]

[Video]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

[It's slow at first, Veronica having spent more time simply listening to the hum of Red's song. But, she slowly sees the plan that's forming before her eyes.

A very clever trick, luring someone in with soft and sweet sounds before laying the trap. Veronica remains silent, focusing on the events happening now.]

[Video]

[ladywithnovoice]

[The Chatot continues to bring the Lapras closer, twisting around to glance at her trainer every now and then. It's only when Red finally gives a nod does the music suddenly change.]

[Chatot's Sing is considerably different in sound compared to the soft tune Red was humming, vibrant and sharp in the echoing cave. The effect is seemingly immediate, the large head of the Lapras drooping and her eyelids falling shut. The Chatot lands there, looking pleased with herself.]

[With that taken care of- for the moment anyway- Red tosses the Pokeball and watches the large creature disappear into it in a flash of red light. That robs the Chatot of her perch, but she doesn't seem to mind. As the bird flaps around trying to snag the bobbing ball out of the water, Red picks up the 'Gear.]

[Instead of staying to video, she switches to text.]

Hi. Like the music?

[Video>Text]

[stitchedupbodyguard]

[Veronica continued to watch, eyes trained on the Lapras and the Chatot. Seeing such a simple move put an enemy to sleep that easily was surprising. She'd never seen a Pokémon move like that in action.

And, as soon as it starts, it's over. She watched as Red picked up the gear and started texting, Veronica switching to that as well.]

Yes, I do. I've never seen it used for something like that though.

[Video]

[quickattackjack]

_{[Oh, Jack remembers Union Cave. He remembers it very well. He's flipped on his own video, prepared to say something, and it takes him a moment to pull himself out of the WAR FLASHBACKS.]}

You have a lovely sound. What Pokemon are you looking for?

[text always over here]

[ladywithnovoice]

[Sorry, Jack, it's just text from here on out.]

I've heard it's called Lapras. There's been a lot of bats and rocks and fish, but nothing on that end so far.

[quickattackjack]

_{[Jack is happy to match! It's easier to not freak out about Union Cave that way.]}

My friend and I didn't encounter one in the cave either. I would be very careful in there if I were you. It's easy to get lost.

[ladywithnovoice]

I've noticed. Is it because it's so dark around here?

[quickattackjack]

That's certainly part of it. Several of the paths look the same and the rocks are very slippery.

[Video]

[wing_attack]

[There's polite clapping, though it's a little awkward, and Tobias waves to her. He at least waits until her song's done before speaking up.]

You have a really... nice voice.

[text always]

[ladywithnovoice]

[Red's reply comes some ten minutes later in the form of text.]

Thanks. The real deal is better, I think. It's not a song that's mean to be played by half.

[text works]

[wing_attack]

It's still nice.

[text works]

[ladywithnovoice]

Thanks. You a music lover?

[text]

[wing_attack]

I know how to appreciate good music.

VIDEO + TEXT

[noctuam]

[ that's a lovely sound . . . nagi's found sitting on the shoreside of cherrygrove city, with a hoothoot perched on his shoulder; along with the hum, nagi pleasantly listens before saying anything ( he didn't want to disrupt, after all ) and the hoothoot, in turn, begins a perfectly equalized metronome to the tune, head tilting from side to side— even closing its eyes to calmly sway along.

and, when it's done, nagi's lips part; he was going to speak, but— something's telling him to stay sound. he smiles warmly as he types, though! ]

I would clap, but something tells me silence would be a better applause at the moment. Have you had luck?

TEXT

[ladywithnovoice]

[Red's reply comes some time later.]

We finally got lucky. I guess that's the song that I should have used from the start.

TEXT

[noctuam]

It was very beautiful. Zephyr's still swagfre;k

[ bah, hold on— bird pecked him to hear it again . . . a few moments afterward the second playback: ]

Swaying, I'm sorry. I think you have another fan.

[ if hoothoots could blush . . . ]

Does it have a title?

TEXT

[ladywithnovoice]

The song? Yes. It's called "The Spine".

TEXT

[noctuam]

Did you compose it yourself?

[berkthorn]

HELLO RED !
PRETTY NAME
PRETTY VOICE
IF IT WERE EVE
SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND

UNLESS YOU ARE PLAYING
HIDE AND SEEK ?

[ladywithnovoice]

I'm glad you liked it, Eve.

We haven't been playing hide and seek. It looks like the Pokemon I'm trying to find is really shy.

[berkthorn]

OH NO !
THAT IS
TOO BAD

MAKE SURE
ALL THE OTHERS
DO NOT THINK
THAT THE POKEMON IS
MEAN !

BIG SIS ADDER
IS SHY
BUT NOT EVERYONE
REALIZES IT

IT IS
VERY
SAD

[ladywithnovoice]

Don't worry. I know what it's like to be shy sometimes.

What's Big Sis Adder like?

[berkthorn]

THAT IS GOOD
THEN THE POKEMON
WILL BE LUCKY !

BIG SIS ADDER
IS BIG
AND STRONG

DADDY IS REALLY
PROUD
OF HER