otherfathering | Reprise #1 [Voice

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.]

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[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.

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

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

[He shrugs.]

That's what everyone was calling it. There was a storm and some angry giant Pokemon, but then they vanished so we're all still here after all.

Still, it was cold. [He grimaces a little, both for effect and because it really was cold and that was terrible.]

Colder than it is now?

[He's legit shocked about this. This is the coldest he's ever felt... well, other than falling into a river.]

[He nods, solemnly.]

Yeah, it was. I didn't even try going outside.

[But he can't stay looking fake solemn very long before he's half grinning again. Then he pauses, almost hesitant but not quite. His tone is definitely more careful when he continues.] Hey, you have someone picking you up already?

Might've been safer.

Rose's already on her way. [It's obvious he's grateful though, throwing in a joke.] But thanks! Means a lot that you'd fly out here to get your Other Father.

Wouldn't want you to freeze to death when you just got back.

[He shrugs, as though to say that the offer is no big deal.]

And I got one of your Pokemon when you left before, if you want him back.

[Aw, Envy.] Nope. Looks like I'm not so great with the cold, either.

[He dealt with this last Winter, but he didn't go out so much and it wasn't this cold.

He brightens up when Envy mentions the Pokémon. He'd left note that he'd hope they'd go to others to look after them, but he wasn't sure if they had. He misses his Pokémon a lot.]

Which one made there way to you? Thanks, Envy!

Hang on, he's around here somewhere...

[Envy moves offscreen, presumably to search his hotel room for the Pokemon in question. He could have just called for it, but not being visible is a better cover for 'how do I deal with this' feelings than scowling and hostility. He's going to try not to do that so much this time around.]

[It's not long though before Envy returns to the 'Gear screen, now holding a Spinarak.]

Found this guy in my box.

[Scowling is not preferred, Envy. 8( He likes it that you've begun to trust him.]

Li~ttle Bunch, hm?

[He gives a wave, happy to see the spider.]

He~y there.

[But then it goes to a bit of a pout as he realized something.]

Honey wasn't with him?

[Bunch waves his legs back, clearly very happy to see Other Father again, but droops a little when he hears the name Honey. Envy shakes his head, confused. Clearly Honey was another Pokemon, but Envy had just assumed that Bunch had been unhappy about losing his original trainer before.]

No, just him. Who's Honey?

Honey's his friend; They were both named after a nickname, 'Honeybunch'. They got re~al close.

[He gives the Spinarak a soft apologetic smile. Sorry, Poke.]

Oh. I didn't realize.

[He's not sure what to say to that, really. He shifts, awkward; he'd rub the back of his neck too if his hands weren't full of spider.]

You can have him back, though, if you want. Pretty sure he misses you.

[Bunch nods in agreement, pincers clicking, but he rubs against Envy's fingers as though to say that Envy had been a good trainer too.]

No need t'worry; Bunch is a strong little spider; he won't let it get him down.

I'd love to take him back, so long as you don't mind. It looks like he liked bein' with you.

Nah, I don't mind. I've got a zoo over here and it's not like I have a house to let them all out at.

You take him back, I'll send him through the computer. [And on complete impulse, he adds:] ...And maybe I'll come visit sometime, who knows?

[First time he's ever offered to stop by the Otherhouse.]

A zoo, hm? 'Ever need a place to let'em roam, feel free to bring'em over.

I'd lo~ve to see you again, Envy. I've missed you.

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