009 ☀ Action for Ecruteak | Video (Backdated to 6/20)

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[There was no peaceful waking up. It wasn't the slow process of getting to enjoy a good slumber, groggily waking up, rolling over, stretching. No, it was just the opposite.]

[It was completely abrupt, the way his eyelids fluttered open, followed by immediately sitting upright.]

Wh--what the--- arrrgh!

[Despite days of sleep, Yosuke felt weak. He felt tired, as if he could collapse, and he didn't recognize his current surrounding. His eyes were bloodshot and his head was throbbing, so much so that he could only lean forward to grab his head. All of this was enough for him to even ignore the fact that his shirt still managed to be soaked with Jiraiya's saliva. Never a break from that, ever.]

[It hurt to think, memories of all those dreams still so fresh in his mind. Not cool. Definitely not cool.]

[A while after waking up - and being filled in on everything that happened, Yosuke turns on the video. He looks weak - pale, tired - his eyes are bloodshot and there are dark circles under them. He's lacking his usual energy, only offering a weak smile, but still sounding surprisingly sullen, given his normal demeanor.]

I - well, hey, I guess. I just kinda got filled in on everything that's been going on. So I guess I wanted to know... uh, how many people are still like this? You know, totally not conscious? There was a lot to start - that I know, but ugh...

Dammit, just when you think this place is kind of okay...

Me and Rise -- we're both okay now. The centre's still gonna be closed a bit longer too. Not that it's really important with all this other stuff going on. But we'll all be back in Goldenrod soon too, I guess.

[He falls quiet, hesitating for a second - almost as if he's got something else to say, but instead, he just cuts communication.]

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[ Y'know, just being a good bro and checking in on Yosuke because Souji is worried sick. So, when the door creeks open and he peeks inside... ]

Yosuke-- [ Nope, not even finishing that because oh God, you look sick and tired and SOUJI WANTS A GODDAMN HUG-- but first making his way to your bedside. ]

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Sou--

[The sound of Souji's voice is enough to jolt his head up. His hair is disheveled and boy does he look like a hot mess. He masks the feeling like total crap with a smile.]

When the hell did you get-

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[And then remembering he doesn't know where "here" is, or how he got there... or how long he's been sleeping for.]

Hehe, geez. What a mess this turned out to be.

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[usedswitcheroo.livejournal.com]

Yosuke-! You're okay!

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[usedswitcheroo.livejournal.com]

... Sort of.

[He eyes that slobber there.]

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[lc-whitequeen.livejournal.com]

I see... so you are a friend of Miss Rise?

I am so glad to hear that everyone seems to be waking up.

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O-oh, yeah - I've known Rise for a while now. I guess you know her too, huh?

Other people are too now, then... that's good. Really good.

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[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

[Despite not having his soul taken, John looks to be in almost as bad a shape as you, Yosuke. Dark circles, paler-than-normal complexion...yeah. Since Thursday, he's had about 8 hours of sleep. And only because he was hypnosis'd by Rose's Noctowl.]

Yosuke! You're awake again!

[And this is good news.]

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John - hehe, yeah... good as new, you know?

[And a pause. He's not in good shape at all, but even he can clearly see that John's a hot mess right now.]

What about you, dude? You look totally beat.

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[flawlesspoison.livejournal.com]

[Okay, Shiraishi's never talked to Yosuke, but he's heard about him from Rise... so maybe he should say something? Maybe]

There are still quite a few unconcious... but at this rate everyone should be back sooner or later. Hopefully soon.

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I'm just glad other people are waking up now too. I mean, seriously. This whole thing's been so messed up.

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[craftingrebel]

Don't do that again dammit! [kanji speak: glad you're back]

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It's not like I did it on purpose! [Dammit, Kanji. He understands, so it's Yosuke speak for "yeah, totally not happening again."]

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[pokemondolly.livejournal.com]

[Oh. Oh dear. He doesn't look so good.]

Hey... H-how are you feeling? [She's been worrying for days about what people are going to be like health-wise when they wake up.]

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Uh, hey. [A pause.] Okay, I guess. Kind of... tired. Not that being tired makes any sense right now, but yeah.

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[resympathizing.livejournal.com]

[...'Still like this'. Being new he wanted some more answers about these "soul sucking bugs".]

Care to explain how you woke up all of a sudden?

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I opened my eyes? I have no idea... I just woke up, that's all.

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[shieldofjustice.livejournal.com]

You're one of Rise's friends from home, right?

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Oh, uh, yeah. You got that right.

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[thebelsareinert]

Glad to hear you're back in action.

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Thanks, man. Kind of nice to be back in action, too.

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ there's a wobbly-legged idol at the door, but at least she's clean now-- thanks to some Pokémon assistance to the shower. Not using your legs for four days means, sadly, that Rise's still a little weak on her feet-- albeit that she does look better than Yosuke. Nonetheless, she makes her way over. ]

Hey there, Sleeping Beauty.

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[He looks up, offering a weak smile. He's still feeling pretty weak, which is why he still hasn't even made an attempt to stand up.]

He-hey. [A small pause.] How're you feeling?

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[usedtsundere.livejournal.com]

It's good to have you back, Yosuke-kun.

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Thanks, Takeba-san, hehe... it's good to be back.

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[regives.livejournal.com]

It feels like some people are waking up now -- lots of people are talking about it on the network.

But you still look kinda groggy. You gonna be okay?

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That's good, though -- this has already been going on way too long.

Oh, yeah... hehe. I guess "sleeping" for days doesn't really count as getting rest, huh.

[pluckapetal.livejournal.com]

Man this place is getting weirder and weirder!

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That's pretty much... the understatement of the century, if you ask me.

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[Merlin's startled out of his light doze by Yosuke's outburst, but he smiles widely upon seeing him.] Oh, good. Now you and Rise are both awake.

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[Oops, sorry, Merlin. He looks over, nodding and offering a weak, tired smile.] I guess so, yeah. Was she up much longer?

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[Chie lets out a relieved sigh when she sees Yosuke up and around. Well, up-ish and around-ish.]

Thank goodness... Geez, Yosuke, you had us worried sick, y'know that? [Despite her words sounding harsh, she can't stop herself from smiling.]

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[He knows that expression and her tone - he's seen it from her before. Because of that, he feels pretty guilty for letting this happen.]

I-- Sorry, Chie.