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[Hello everyone, Keiko is streaming live from her room in Ecruteak as the view from the window shows for anyone familiar with the city’s skyline. Keiko however is currently not in view of the camera instead there is a line of five bitty pokémon and her right hand and her voice while she attempts to direct traffic.]

Okay good, that’s it Chimchar take one step this way, you too Togepis. There we go.

[Her hand points to the left a moment as the three pokémon shift over that way so everyone can be seen and then drops out of sight. The frame holding for a few seconds on two Togepi, a Chimchar, an Azurill, and an Eevee before turning part of the way around to snap back to the five. Her voice clearly amused as she speaks:]

Yusuke what are you doing over there? Come here for a minute and then you can play with them all okay?

[The Azurill tilts to the side a little confused, her big ears twitching a little toward sadness that she isn’t being included in the line-up which earns her a laugh as the camera turns once more to bring Keiko’s face into frame, her head turned toward the now off screen Azurill.]

Okay you can stay in a show of solidarity. Anyway, I’ve seem to have come into a number of baby pokémon since Christmas and I was hoping I could get a little help. I usually nickname them like with Yusuke the Azurill, but I received so many in such a short period of time that I’m sort of stumped. So I’m seeking suggestions from anyone willing to help. I only ask they aren’t something inappropriate, but that probably went without saying anyway.

[She pauses index finger tapping on her chin thoughtfully and another little tyke pops up in the camera frame, this one an adorable little Smoochum, the very adorable Smoochum she received when Jin returned home, her hair tickling Keiko as she waves to everyone and makes really cute faces at the camera.]

Of course I didn’t forget about you Sawakou. We'll say bye now and you can pick out your favorite name for the other’s when suggestions come in.

[Seemingly really liking this she waves one last time before scampering out of frame again. Keiko smiling after her and just about to end the video when she adds one last thought:]

Oh and I have a Squirtle in need of a name as well, he just isn’t with me right now.

[Filtered Away from Yusuke]

[The feed comes up with Keiko looking curious and a tiny bit awkward. It isn't everyday she finds herself needing to ask for advice from complete strangers. Especially not romantic advice. She's usually got things under control, but this is a little different from usual.]

So I have a slight problem. I have plans for a date on Christmas and I'm not sure what to wear. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but he actually initiated the making plans process. I want to look nice you know? Not like fancy or anything but definitely wow him if possible.

[She turns the gear so that her open closest is visible to anyone who is watching. It isn't the most encouraging sight. Most of her clothes are more everyday than date material and she only has one dress in there as is.]

Help?

[Text to her Travelling Party]

Sorry for worrying you guys.

( nightmares have haunted her nights )

[Keiko wakes with a start. Her pokémon are hovering at the foot of her bed as they have each night since the nightmares began. She isn't amused and less so knowing she won't be going back to sleep anytime soon. Apparently her hopes were misplaced the other night.

Moments later two texts go out.]

This is becoming a repetitive question but, is anyone awake?

Anyone in Goldenrod awake and hungry? I'd be happy to make some snacks to help pass time.

[The feed opens with a view of an open area and two pokémon seemingly wrestling with each other. There's soft laughter heard in the background as the Hoppip and Vulpix both lunge and retreat at each other in a playful game of cat and mouse. While it seems that the little games is all in good fun the camera lurches forward when the Vulpix gets too close to actually biting the Hoppip.]

No Kurama. You don't hurt your friends.

[And that ladies and gentlemen is Keiko making her grand entrance as she scoops up her fox and flying puffball and returns to the bench camera giving a lovely view of her from her chest up and two stunned looking pokes at being carried back to the bench. On the ground is a couple bags from a completed shopping trip. It was about time for a break and she wanted to give her pokes a chance to play in the sun as opposed to her room at the Inn. She figured if it was healthier for humans it was probably healthier for a pokémon too.

Letting each one go she pats their heads when neither Vulpix nor Hoppip make any attempt to resume their game. She takes that as a good sign and smiles.]

See you two do know how to get along. [She sighs, if she had known that letting them out without any of the rest of her party would end like this she would have given her Pidgey free reign of the skies. As it is she's wondering if maybe she should have named these two after Yusuke and Kuwabara instead. And with that wonderful thought the feed ends.]

[The image that appears is that of a young woman easily still in her teens with short brown hair and brown eyes. The young woman is leaning against a tree a pink fox creature sprawled in her lap, eyes closed in contentment. She appears to be concentrating on getting her gear to cooperate before her features smooth to almost peaceful followed by a murmured 'there we go'. Throughout there's a Pidgey occassionally photobombing the video but for the most part the young woman keeps her cool and ignores the bird.]

I’ve read a couple chapters in the Trainer’s Handbook and skimmed the beginning of the Breeder’s Guide, but I’m still a little at a loss. I understand the concepts of what the handbook and guide are trying to get across, but I really want to know why I am here? I realize it might be presumptuous to think there is a reason, but if there is I would really like to know.

[There’s a pause before her gaze narrows and she leans in toward the gear startling her Vulpix from his perch with a squeak as it slips from her lap in search of more stable ground.]

Yusuke I swear if this is another case and I’m only just finding out about it- [She cuts herself off abruptly and takes a deep breath. Somewhat insecure this one but she has a right to be in some respects. Slowly the Vulpix edges closer, forepaws resting on her leg as it slides into view of the camera and makes a soft sound meant to get his trainers attention. It makes her smile. She continues but she looks a little sheepish from her outburst. She doesn't even know if he's here and she's yelling at him.]

I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to frighten you Kurama, I just realized something is all. [Her attention shifts back to the gear while she pets the Vulpix.] Anyway. My name is Keiko Yukimura. I’m looking for information on what I’m doing here and my friends if they’re here. One is a loudmouthed boy with black hair, brown eyes, and an obscene love for hair gel. Another is a girl with blue hair and purple/pink eyes. She’s a sweetheart, really bubbly and talkative with a big heart. Then there is Kuwabara, orange hair has a heart of gold and has a complicated relationship with the other boy.

[That should about cover the basics, her descriptions covering what most people would immediately pick up on if they met any of her friends. Gently she nudges her Vulpix off her leg and begins to stand the last image is of the ground before the feed cuts out the last thing anyone here's is Keiko calling for the Pidgey to land finally a little fed up.]

Current Location: Route 29

[Voice | Text | Audio]

OUT OF CHARACTER
Backtagging: Sure. I don't mind. On it's flipside I'm just as okay with Forward-tagging.
Threadjacking/Threadhopping: Go for it.
Fourthwalling: Ask first. Ending up in Johto is causing her enough problems at the moment. I'd like to avoid causing Keiko unnecessary emotional trauma.

ACTION
Fighting: She isn't really a fighter. She'll defend herself but she's more prone to attempting to break up a fight than participate in one.
Injuries: Ask first for anything major. Minor injuries are pretty cool.
Telepathy/Mind-reading: That's pretty much a go for it since she doesn't really have any mental barriers. If included in the prose it is fair game.

RELATIONS
Hugging: You can try but she might slap you..
Flirting: Expect a lot of blushing on her part. She is not used to having people flirt with her.
Kissing/Etc.: Like hugging you can try but she may slap you. She really doesn't take easily to being groped, felt up, kissed, pantsed, etc.