Three years ago today I was kicked out of my mother's house into a frozen wasteland, expected to travel on my own with nothing but the most annoying animal to keep me company.

[There's an almost listless sigh to accompany the narrative. The screen is taken up by the sight of the ocean in the late afternoon. If the voice wasn't a give away, it likely isn't hard to guess who is broadcasting this.]

I'm really grateful that whatever brings people here decided to bring me. These have been the best three years of my life, I'm fairly certain. The friends I've made, the relationships I've formed, the bonds with the Pokemon I've acquired...all my adventures and the memories I've made.

I want to sincerely thank everyone here for having me. And tell you all that I'm glad you're here with me, even if we haven't met. Because I'm sure our paths will cross eventually.

( Homestuck Filter )

[[Good afternoon, Johto. Have you noticed how it has gotten a tad chillier as of late? I bet you have.

So has Rose, judging from the fact she's wearing her light jacket once more. Of course, the cold is not what she is here to discuss.

No, it's the rain she is interested about.]]

I have a few questions. I've done a little venturing of my own within the stores around Goldenrod - and naming said city might make these a bit of a shock - but I am having a bit of trouble finding a few things.

Tarps, being one of them. I would figure they would be in a weather-like aisle, would they not? I wouldn't know, I've never needed to shop for tarps. However, I feel they would likely be useful, as I'm sure it is going to begin raining soon. If Johto is anything like New York during the fall.

I'm also curious as to if there are any stores that sell Pokemon clothes. Not costumes, but clothes. I'm in the market for a raincoat or two. And while I can knit, it isn't as if yarn is waterproof.

Thank you.

( Filtered to Dave and John )

[Video filtered AWAY from Eridan.]

[[When the video feed flicks on, Johto is greeted by a very confused looking Rose. Or not so much confused, but a mixture of that and curious. She sets the gear down, then moves to hold up an egg. A dratini egg, to be precise, with a lovely lavender bow on it.]]

Would anyone happen to be willing to tell me who left this here for me? I'm fairly certain it's a gift, yes, and I realize the point of anonymity is to remain unknown, however I am curious as to what the egg is.

And, honestly, I'd like to believe I am rather approachable.

...and how you manage to enter my room. [[Click!]]

( Memo for the Homestuck/Soul Eater crew, sans Eridan )

[[She'd been debating it all evening, and well into the early morning.

Dave was gone.

They had left off on a poor note, her infuriated with him and him not making things any better, but...

"...It was still Dave," she reminded herself.

He was still Dave. They were still friends. And even if she was mad, even if she could confidently say 'he can go die for all I care', it still hurt. It still worried her. Because really? She didn't want him to die. As insufferable as he was...

...he was still her friend.

That fact finally, at three in the morning, pushed her to pick up her Pokegear, dialing in John's number, hoping he'd pick up.

When he does, she's silent for a moment.]]

...John?

[Filtered from Bro Strider.]

[[Hello Johto. Have the curious looking Rose Lalonde on your video screens.]]

I have a question. Especially for those who have made it to Azalea and beyond.

When traveling, what has been your most valuable supply? Of course aside from the necessities such as food and water. But is there anything in particular I should possibly obtain for such a trip?

( Filtered to Karkat )

( Filtered to John )