Reprise #1 [Voice > Video] Encore!

[otherfathering]

The sun's barely rising when he's ushered quite quickly out into the snow-layered town, no good-bye and a newly-acquired Chatot flying behind him. He had originally thought it would be positive to get going quickly, to head and find his family and friends and home... and then he felt the freezing early-morning cold. Oh holy chicken breast, the cold. Pumpkins are warm-season vegetables; apparently his body temperature is reflecting that, which is why he takes a moment to stand there shivering, his lack of a coat and gloves seriously being problematic right now.

They travel a small while to a tiny eating establishment that just seemed to be opening for the day.

[The feed switches on as voice at first, a bird's whistle filling the speakers with its simple repeat tune; it's amateur, but it's catchy.]

Hoo~... he~re we go!

[The still-partially shivering voice will be familiar to some, but the face that just clicked onto the feed's screen'll jog your mind if you can't quite place it. His inquisitive face breaks into a big, toothy grin as he realizes that- yes- it' broadcasting! Which means, people, and more importantly his family are on the other end.]

Wou~ld've said I was back earlier, but our mom sent me away pretty quick this time. o~hoo, think she remembers me?

[A single eyebrow raises with that playful little smirk that always comes out in situations like these.
The fact he turned up at the door of her house to collect his ill-as-fuck wife, who had considered burying this 'Mom' alive aswell... Well, I think there are reasons why she's going to want to get rid of him.]

'Didn't mean to leave in the first place, would've stayed in an instant if I could've. Still, that makes three times from the Otherworld, hm? Maybe it'll bring back some'a the others? It'd make my day to see my little Coraline again.

I'll try'n be home as so~on as I can, kiddos. 'Gonna need to make my way to the next town soon, too! I'm freezin' like a pumpkin out there.

[Hardy-har, Other Father.

As he goes to shut off the feed, he gives a wave to the screen and begins to whistle a much more complex tune that fits perfectly in with the Chatot's, though it does seem to be vibrating a bit. 8| stupid cold.]

Comments

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[blackestheart]

[Huh. Where there's someone he didn't expect to see again. Gamzee really didn't give much of a fuck for this guy before, but it's interesting to see him back with the same memories.]

Hey there motherfucker. Didn't all motherfucking expect to see you in the know here again.

[Yes, that would have been deliberate either way.]

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[otherfathering]

[He almost visibly winces at that word, and by the second time he's just plain hiding his disdain.]

Neither did I, Gamzee. But I'm gla~d to be back!

[Video]

[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[Harry was writing when the gear is flipped on and it takes him a moment to realize who exactly is talking and where it's coming from. He closes the laptop he was typing on and picks up the gear.]

Oh, you're back.

[Well it's not a cult member, but it's still the child kidnapper. Lisa the Togetic floats onto his shoulder and looks down at the screen as well.]

[Video]

[otherfathering]

[Mr. Mason! Oh my, Harry and Gamzee are his welcome team so far? That's... unfortunate. But he doesn't see it that way.]

Su~re am!

[He's not entirely sure what to say with Harry. He can deal with unruley kids, but he gets the strangest inkling that Harry doesn't like him... His basic response to being in the 'bad' is to just be quiet unless spoken to... So he just sort of smiles and stares, waiting for a reply.]

[video] needed to put my brain together

[healium]

[Hey, Other Father, does this young lady look an awful lot like a certain Egbert? She most certainly should!]

Oh, you're a returnee? What a rough time to get brought back, in the middle of winter! I'm sure if you ask, the Professor will let you stay in his lab to dodge the cold until someone can pick you up!

[Video] All's good!

[otherfathering]

[She does! He seems a little surprised at the fact actually; He knows kids, and they do look mighty similar... Maybe they're related? Though John never mentioned he had anyone but Jade. Other Father still isn't entirely sure on how that all works.]

Yep! It's better to be back here durin' the snow than to be back at all, though, huh?

Ne~ver met him, but I might just do that! Thanks, kiddo.

You wouldn't by chance know a little talented pianist named John, would'ya?

[Oh come on Other Father, that's one of the most common names- oh yeah, you don't know that.]

[Video]

[melodicnocturne]

Other Father! Oh, man, you're back!?

[Two people in the same short period, holy cow. Demyx almost wonders why he had that massive breakdown a few weeks back in the first place. Demyx is incredulous, actually, just staring at the screen with a look nearly identical to 'deer in headlights.']

[Video]

[otherfathering]

We~ll, if it isn't Demyx!

Been practicin' since I was gone? [He's not even sure how long he was gone for. 8|]

[video]

[quickattackjack]

<sub>[Jack sort of spends his mornings now draped over one of the huge armchairs in his house and flipping through the feed without actually looking at the gear's screen.

He's almost ready to hit the NEXT button when a familiar sing-song voice makes him pause and actually sit up. Jack puts his glasses on just to make sure he hasn't gone crazy. As Father's post continues, a stupid grin threatens to cut his face completely in half.]

[He was back! And he REMEMBERED!]</sub>

Fother Oather! Other Father!

[Video]

[otherfathering]

Fother Oather? I'll keep that one in mind for future nicknames.

[He's actually really happy to know you're still here. He is with everyone, but he's known you for so long, and to know the world still hasn't sent you away is... kind of sad, but nice too. Life without the King would be a bit dull!]

Keepin' scary, your Majesty?

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[timelymaid]

Are pumpkins particularly prone to freezing?

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[otherfathering]

Not so much freezin', but they don't like the cold.

[He should know.]

Pumpkins are meant to be grown in the warm seasons.

[Video]

[moveslikestrider]

[There's a shuffle then a sleepy looking Dave is smoothing his hair out while his shades cover his eyes.] Oh hey, you're back.

I can put some winter gear into the pc for you to nab. If Rose doesn't see this and come get you.

[Video]

[otherfathering]

Well if it isn't my little cool kid, himself.

That'd be appreciated, Dave. It's mi~ghty cold out there.

'Rose still around? Great to hear! I'm still not too sure who is or isn't.

[Video]

[matini]

[Hm, interesting. So, people can return with their memories, too.]

I wouldn't put it passed her to remember some people, honestly. Still, that was some fancy whistling. You're quite talented with that.

[Video]

[otherfathering]

[They do indeed! Though it's not fun when they don't.]

It's a mother's duty to remember her 'kids'. [It's weird saying that about someone that isn't the Other Mother... wait. maybe she is an other mother? She's not doing a very good job.]

Thanks! 'Though I work better with instruments.

[Video]

[hoperaider]

[Time for some more family resemblance to John and Jade!

Also omg this guy uses "kiddo," that means he's awesome!!!]

Three times? So, this whole jumping to and fro has happened to you before, chap?

[Video]

[otherfathering]

[You're cropping up everywhere! He's relating you a bit closer to Jade though... seems to be the eye colours.]

Two points to me, one to my bea~utiful wife.

The name 'Jade' wouldn't happen to mean anythin' to you, would it? 'Pretty little girl, looks a bit like you.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

<sub>[... Oh, it's that guy. The nice-if-sort-of-creepy one.]

[Normally she wouldn't pay TOO much attention, but--]</sub>

... Coraline?

Did you say Coraline?

_{[She remembers Coraline... cute little kid. But... she'd been gone before this guy EVER showed up in Johto...]}

[Video]

[otherfathering]

[He nods, though he's a little shocked himself.]

My daughter. Blue hair, perfect little explorer! 'Familiar tune?

[video]

[eclectical]

[Jade answers this as soon as she sees it on the network. She's obviously ecstatic- not only is he back, but he actually remembers them!]

Father!!!

Welcome back!

[video]

[otherfathering]

[Watch him beam, Jade! All you kids spoil him by simply being here.]

Is that my beautiful little flower I see?

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[red_roses]

...You have kids here?

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[otherfathering]

Any kid who needs me is a chi~ld of mine.

video; because i can't resist, slow replies and the such because boo hiatus

[ragnarok_strike]

[Have Laguna - who's kind of got his Munna nomming on his arm, and his Litwick hovering next to him. Hahaha... baby Pokemon, amirite?]
Coraline? Is that your kid, then?
[FATHERS UNITE???]

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[otherfathering]

[Baby Pokémon indeed.]

She's my perfect little explorer- 'though, one of ma~ny kids.

[AUDIO]

[when_turks_fly]

[ Odd. She can't quite but help thinking as much after watching the feed in its entirety, but then, odd easily applies to the entire situation in which she's found herself, not to mention with varying levels of weird, creepy, and -- well, a lot of things. She's more inclined to focus on a surprising particular couple of words this man's said than allow her thoughts to get away from her. That means keeping questions about 'home' and 'kiddos' on the backburner now in favor of: ]

Back? Again? [ Yep, those are surprising. ]

[AUDIO]

[otherfathering]

Yep! Had myself a family here for a migh~ty long time- before the world sent me back, that was.

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[tentacletrainer]

Father! [[Oh my god she is so happy to see you. Look at this smile.]] It's so good having you back. Do you need a ride? I'm in Goldenrod right now and I won't really be going anywhere any time soon.

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[otherfathering]

[That's the world's most beautiful smile- or at least one of them!]

It's fantastic to be~ back, Rose!

That ride su~re would be appreciated; not sure I can handle this sorta weather.

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

[At first Envy just stares, surprised. It's always a surprise when people come back, more of one when they actually remember. And after Nanao recently came back without her memories, this is a very, very welcome surprise. He grins widely, a genuine one, and for once doesn't try hiding it. He's glad to see you again, Other Father.]

Then it's lucky for you that you missed the end of the world blizzard.

[video]

[otherfathering]

End of the world? [Biggest eyebrow raise right here.]

So long as it didn't take you, Envy.

[Video]

[willrememberthis]

[He's one of the people who's been returned to his world before, huh? He does talk like he has plenty of friends here - and like he's bubbling over with delight to see them again. It's a comforting thing to see, somehow!

Meanwhile, though, she keeps her smile on to keep the mood light, just in case, and be polite while satisfying curiosity about the name he mentioned.]

Is Coraline... your kid's name?

[Video]

[otherfathering]

[Well aren't you adorable?]

Mm-hmm. 'Though I'm not picking favourites.

[That toothy grin would mean 'Adoption' to people who know him, most likely. Little kid in Poké land tends to get that.]

[video]

[wontturntostone]

[She's absently reading the network as she travels, and this thread catches her eye because apparently everyone knows him. And he remembers them. It's all a bit strange. She she turns the camera on eventually, offering a polite nod.]

I hadn't realized people returned with their memories intact.

[She had heard it was possible, but that wasn't the same as seeing it.]

[video]

[otherfathering]

Happens occasionally; it's mu~ch better when it does.

[He knows almost all of your friends, Kanaya. And he's adopted the less stubborn ones.]

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[plushaeusrumpified]

You're one peppy little spitfuck.

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[otherfathering]

[The look of this guy and his attitude, he can only guess it's a Strider.]

'That as a compliment?

[He's learnt how to deal with Striders.]

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[While Crow didn't particularly care about this guy disappearing, you certainly won't see him celebrating his return, either. The duelist is still wary of the man in many ways, and not even trying to hide his lack of enthusiasm when he, er, greets him.]

... You're back.

[video]

[otherfathering]

Su~re am!

[Oh god the other one who he's not sure likes him anymore. You're sadly going to get the same treatment Harry did. Going to casually stare and wait for some conversation so that he doesn't mess it up this time.]