[#11 (video/text)]

[brothertragedy]

((Backdated to April 2nd.))

[Video/filtered from Kimihara Himeno & Tohru Honda]

[Wherever Nobori is, it is very dark, making it difficult to see much of him. One arm is carrying his sleeping Pokemon, Chandela, whose fire does not burn as brightly as it usually does. As for Nobori himself, he doesn't appear half as enthusiastic about his announcements as usual, looking quite visibly drained, even in the low light. His face is gaunt and his hair looks much thinner. It appears as if the man somehow tripled in age overnight.]

... we apologize most sincerely for the delay. [His voice also sounds weaker, not as loud and clear as it normally is.] The previous month's new arrivals:

[text]

1. Utsuho Reiuji
2. Johanna Mason

[text/private to Luke Valentine]

Mr. Valentine, does nothing die here?

This is an urgent matter. I await your reply.

[text/private to Gabriel]

Madame Gabriel, could you tend to a Ghost?

This is not a joke. I foolishly overworked my partner in my haste and it is now in dire need of attention. There are similarities between the animals you deal with and Pokemon, so I am confident in your abilities. I await your reply.

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[valentineluke]

True death is rarity here. Most resurrect within twenty-four hours.

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[brothertragedy]

Then, it is not impossible.

Do you know where or when the last incident occurred?

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[valentineluke]

Some years back, by one of the previous deities.

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[brothertragedy]

It might be too late for that.

Maybe an animal will do. You mentioned a butcher's shop before. They live, so they must possess souls as well. Correct?

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[valentineluke]

Souls? You can pieces of, but not the whole one. Just get a few rabbits, the spiritual bits from their slaughter will add up enough to count as a full soul.

[Video]

[standing_alone]

Hey, are you alright?

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[brothertragedy]

I am fine.

[That's convincing.]

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[majorcrotchgrab]

... You aren't yourself.

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[brothertragedy]

Who am I, then?

I am fine. It is my partner who is unwell.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

I meant you aren't acting like your usual self.

Hn. Your Chan...dela, was it? Is it alright?

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[brothertragedy]

I apologize.

It has yet to regain consciousness.

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[whitetwoguns]

Hey Officer. What seems to be the trouble?

[He knows Nobori isn't a cop. It just sticks. Oops.]

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[brothertragedy]

[Mr. Orange called him a cop not too long ago; his retaliation then was to pretend he suddenly forgot how to speak English.

Presently, he's not in any state to argue or even be a smart-aleck.]

My partner Chandela is unwell.

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[whitetwoguns]

[It's well meant! Really! Blame it on the guy being so proper.]

Bad time. I'm sorry to hear. How'd it happen?

[Seriously though, White. That's not the point.]

Anything I can do?

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[brothertragedy]

Sent into battle in poor condition. Chandela carried out my order without wavering for the duration of my unexpectedly long absence and fainted upon my return.

I have contacted two already who might be able to help. If you are capable of offering medical assistance to non-human creatures or know of someone who can, it would help a great deal. If not, your sentiment is enough.

[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

I heard my name!

What's that thing under your arm?

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[brothertragedy]

Of course, you did. You are new here.

[He looks a lot better than he did when he made the post, no longer gaunt and weary.]

It is not a thing. [Rather harshly, before he resumes a neutral tone of voice and brings up the round, chandelier-like creature, now awake and alight with brighter flames, although not very energetic yet.]

This is my partner, Chandela.

Shandela-sha~n.

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[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

[She looks weary herself, but her eyes light up when the creature speaks.]

A youkai! It's a lamp youkai! I thought there weren't any here at all!

Hi Chandela! Sorry I called you a thing.

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[brothertragedy]

A— youkai? [That initially bewilders him, before making him laugh.] People once referred to them as bakemono as well. These creatures are called Pokemon in my time.

Yes, it seems such creatures are very uncommon here...

[Chandela waves the flames on the end of one curling black arm, in an approximation of a wave.] Shan~! [She doesn't mind so much, now that she got an apology.]

What sort inhabit your world, Madame?

[verysmallpig]

P-pardon me... but m-might there be a Winnie the Pooh on your list? O-or m-maybe a Christopher Robin?

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[brothertragedy]

[Looking a great deal better now and with a conscious Chandela, he decides to reply with video.]

I am afraid not! I have not recorded anyone with such names. Perhaps, they have yet to arrive... or they might have come before my— or even your— arrival and left.

There exists a list of all departing lines as well! To that station bearing the name of "Hall of the Missing," depart! [It's a good thing Chandela's still recovering, or Nobori would be inclined to shout as if he's working the rounds in the underground. Good health permits these dramatics.]

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[greatcherubim]

I am not sure I am the best person you could have gone to with this. Still, I promise to do what I can. Where are you right now?

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[brothertragedy]

I am in my apartment [###], building 1.

Do not worry. You are the most suited here.

My partner has regained consciousness now, but further care is still needed.

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[greatcherubim]

I will be there shortly.

[She's there in no time at all! That's what happens when you can fly. There's a knock on his door.]

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[brothertragedy]

[When he opens the door, he looks surprised, but Chandela simply looks happy, waving its flames at her.]

That was very prompt!

[He steps back to allow her entrance and holds out his Pokemon, who brings its flames down.] Please, I am depending on you.

It has a... particular diet that it was not able to keep in this place. It has gone without its main source of nutrition up until just now that I've been informed of a suitable substitute. That might have played a role in worsening its condition...