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[shadowdive]

Private call to Ven

[Vanitas looks rather pleased, despite trying to obviously not smile at the camera.]

Ventus, I got your package today. Carriers apologized about it being late.. [Pausing a moment, he lets out a sighed breath, a small smile creeping onto his face anyway.] It looks good.



[There's a moment with purple streaking across the screen, paws hitting the Gear and unlocking it for the rest of the network to see; Vanitas petting a very affectionate Purrloin on his shoulder with a red ribbon tied around the kitty's neck, smiling a bit more openly.]

Nitas, don't jump up like that. I was done talking anyway.. impatient.

[Turning his attention back to the Gear, he clears his throat.]

Thanks, Ventus.

[.... o o p s, he didn't know the call unlocked. Well, either way, he's hanging up now, so the feed clicks off.]

Comments

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[shadowdive]

Just breathing exercises. Keep the face pointed away from dragons.

[shadowdive]

I'd rather it wasn't either of those. [With his face released, Vanitas lets go of Karkat's wrists to rub at his cheeks.]

[newberktown]

Oh... Okay.

[Do you two always have eggs?

Hiccup can't help placing his free hand against the screen as Nitas nears. Even if he hasn't done it in quite a while, the old habit from his video calls with Toothless would never die completely.]

So what were you thanking Ventus for?

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[ex_aeroga402]

He's got four so far. I tried against Surge but it was too much work for Bolt and Aura. I'll try again when Shadow and Mistral are higher level.

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[machinamonkey]

Oooh. ...granted, Gabites and Dratinis are pretty big, and Vanillites kinda...aren't, so I don't think he'll hurt them too much by accident.

[usedshooshpap]

Your point?

[ Karkat rolls his eyes, watching as Alex bounds in. ]

[shadowdive]

[No. Just lately..

Licking the screen, Nitas hops up and pushes a paw on it then, purring louder.]

He made a wooden carving of my weapon from home. It's so I can keep training, even though I can't summon it anymore.

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[shadowdive]

... I wonder if something happens when all sixteen badges are owned.

[shadowdive]

Don't think I'll respond if you refer to me as anything other than my name. [Now that a big dog came in, Nitas tucks herself a little more against Leopold, hiding and peering.]

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[ex_aeroga402]

Guess we'll find out, at the rate Riku's been going.

[newberktown]

[Nitas, why are you doing this to Hiccup's and his mun's heart strings?

A thought occurs, and it's just enough to tear the boy's attention away from the cat for a while. Vanitas sure is getting a lot of gifts today...]

...Is it your birthday?

[shadowdive]

[She's really a troll under all that cuteness.]

No. Nitas was a gift for teaching Karkat how to swim, and Ventus made that keyblade so we can spar better.

[video] he is the most intimidating

[shadowdive]

Right. [Almost as if on cue, a Dratini is making his way up Vanitas' shoulder to perch with the kitty who is crawling up the other side. Ganged up on by two baby Pokemon 8|| what does he do? Vani ignores as both of them proceed to be cute;

Nitas meows and rubs herself under his chin, and the Dratini slides up to try and perch on his head.]

[video] the most

[machinamonkey]

[Rikku giggles]

Aw, look! They're so cute!

[usedshooshpap]

Idiot.

[ that's all there is to say on the matter. Karkat rolls his eyes.

Alex gives Leopold a nuzzle before trotting back to Karkat. woofing. ]

I already fed you.

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[shadowdive]

They're acting up because I'm talking to someone. [But his mouth is quirking up in a half smile anyway.]

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[machinamonkey]

Aw, are they jealous?

[shadowdive]

[Frowning and narrowing his eyes, he grunts a little, but moves to reach and idly pet both the cat and the two tailed... does an Espeon count as a cat as well?]

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[shadowdive]

Guess so.

[newberktown]

Oh.

[Good. Then he won't feel guilty about being so envious of your Purrloin. Hiccup sets his chin on the counter, arms moving to curl around the egg instead, as he focuses again on the pokemon.]

Must just be a good day, then.

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[ex_aeroga402]

How's your badge collection?

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[shadowdive]

No, they just want attention and not just mine.

[shadowdive]

[Watching quietly from around Nitas' antics, he shakes his head slightly.] Average day, though Nitas was a surprise I wasn't expecting. [Perking at her name, the kitty scoots back up to his shoulder and gets comfy.]

I can ask Karkat where he got the egg, if you want. [He can see that wistful sort of look.]

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[shadowdive]

I only have Johto's.

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[machinamonkey]

They're adorable! I don't think you're hugging them enough, Vani.

[He's been nicknamed. Welcome to the club, Vanitas]