Chapter 4; [Text/Action - Filtered]

[tentacletrainer]

[The following message is sent to the Pokegears of John, Eridan, Vriska, Aradia and Gamzee.]

Good day. For those who don't know, I am Rose Lalonde. I am going to attempt in organizing our travel party so we may move on to Violet.
If you are questioning my hand in authority of this matter, you are free to contact John for confirmation.

First, I would suggest everyone prepare for the trip if you have not already. Be sure you have food for the journey ahead, as it will take us at least a week to arrive, perhaps longer depending on how smoothly this goes. Do make sure you have warm clothing for the travel as well. Luckily, Othur has a fire Pokemon to help provide heat. If anyone else also owns a fire Pokemon, do let me know so I may plan accordingly.

We will be meeting in the lobby of the local hotel for preliminary instructions, group preparations and a head count to ensure no one is left behind. In light of how easy it apparently is to get lost within the forest outside of town, I have gone to the locals and one kind man gave me a map for the area, which I have copied and will give to each of you.

Thank you for your cooperation.

-RL

[Action]

[[Rose is sitting in the Lobby with Wooper in lap and Hoothoot in hair, accompanied by the aforementioned Othur who was currently trying to entertain his Togepi, a Quilava leaning against his leg. The rest of his Pokemon were in their Pokeballs and would likely stay there for the duration of the trip. She had already let him know what was going on and how the entire ordeal would be going down, and all that was left was to wait for the others so they would all be up to speed and ready.]]

Comments

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

[Oh yeah. He was already in the lobby when he got that text. He looks around for Rose, not even noticing she was there in the first place. He spots her and sits next to her, munching on cheezypuffs while he waits for everyone else to arrive.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Glancing over, she blinks at the snack in his hand before sighing.]]

Please tell me you bought more than just junk food to sustain you, Eridan.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

.....

[He looks at his bag of cheezypuffs and looks at his backpack. Then back at Rose.]

Define junkfood.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Food that offers little content, therefor causing you to eat it in larger quantities to help you feel "full", which would be an utter waste of money for a long trip ahead as you will likely run out before we even reach Violet.

[[She points to the bag of cheezypuffs.]]

In example, that.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

...Oh.

Guess I should buy different food, huh.

[Yeah. He bought a fuck ton of cheezypuffs and soda for the road.]

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[This look should be familiar for you Eridan.]]

Yes. You should. Should I write you a list of proper travel food, so you know what to get?

Actually, on second thought - [[And she will jot you down a list anyway, not caring if you want it or not.]] - here. Look for food like that.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

[He takes the list and his face starts turning into a look of disgust as he reads it.]

None of this food ewen tastes good.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[...really?]]

I believe I said to look for food like it. Meaning to browse for food that is similar to this, yet is similar to your tastes. If you cannot do that, do not cry when you run out of food.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

I'll be fine. I bought like, 20 bags and 40 bottles.

[8luh8luh.livejournal.com]

[ Well heyyyyyyyy this is just he news that Vriska has been waiting for. Already mostly prepared for the trip, she and her Ariados head on over to meet Rose in the hotel lobby. ]

Rose, right?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Oh Eridan.]]

If that's the case, do you even have any money left?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Looking up from a book, she blinks and gives the girl a nod, standing up to offer a handshake.]]

Indeed. I take it you are Vriska.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

....Define money.

[8luh8luh.livejournal.com]

That's right!
[ Offers her hand in return~ ]

You have no idea how relieved I was to hear that one of those highblood bozos wasn't going to be in charge of organizing this trip.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Well I am glad I could alleviate such worries. Hopefully this will go as smoothly as possible.

Would you mind if I inquired about which 'bozo's you are referring to? I have a feeling, from the way you are referring to them, that they will likely need more supervision than the rest of the group...

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[She stares, before opening her plans for the trip and making a note of some sort.]]

I will be assigning you a travel partner, once I have a better grip on who all we are traveling with. You are to remain with said partner for the duration of the trip to ensure your survival.

If I have to, I will also assign you an eating schedule. If you wish to avoid this, I suggest you stop eating your only food for the trip before we even embark upon it.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

[He looks at his bag of cheezypuffs and back at Rose. Then he looks back at the cheezypuffs. He does this about three times before slowly reaching a hand into the bag and then shoving a cheezypuff into his mouth.]

[8luh8luh.livejournal.com]

Well I'm of course referring to Gamzee and Eridan. And it'll probably take more than supervision to keep them out of trouble.
If it were up to me, we'd be making this trip without them. But you humans are just so nice, and I wouldn't want to go against the leader or anything!

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

[[Oh yes. You are getting a schedule Eridan. You will be lucky she doesn't confiscate your bag as well to make sure you follow it.]]

Karkat had better not blame me for you showing up starved and likely infected with who knows how many illnesses.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

....He'll probably blame me. It's alright.

So...W-who's my partner goin' to be?

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Depending on how they act, I would likely wish to leave them behind as well. Trust me, Eridan already had me considering it. However, I did tell Karkat I would be sure everyone at least arrived in Violet.

[[Jotting down those two names, she sighs.]]

Would you happen to know the whereabouts of the other trolls? Eridan is already here, but I am unsure of the other two.

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

I am unsure as of yet. I have yet to meet anyone beyond yourself and Othur. John will not be it, as kind and tolerant as he can be.

Much to my dismay, I may be the one to chaperon you in the end.

action; Really Rose? Really?

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[He's been sitting next to you the whole time Rose, just playing with Casey and generally not paying much attention. Then he recieves your message.]

Rose...why did you send this to me too? I'm right here, you couldn't just tell me all this?

action;

[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Written word is sometimes easier to comprehend than spoken. I am just making sure you are on the same wavelength as the rest of the group.

[bemykismesis.livejournal.com]

Oh..W-well if you're unsure, then may I make a suggestion?