leaveyourstarburning | 002. Video/Action for outside of Azalea Town

[Darkness has fallen over Johto when Zulf's feed flickers on; it isn't too late, but the sun has more than set. The location itself seems to be a secluded one, surrounded by trees shielding it from any signs of civilization, if there are even any cities around to begin with.

However, the camera is focused on a light source - a vast array of twinkling lights, more than can be counted, that seem to be coming from a great distance away. Those that are a bit more astronomically-inclined may recognize several of the major constellations; wherever he is, the view of the sky is beautiful, untainted by artificial light or other pollution.

He films it for a little while before the night sky vanishes, all those little pinpricks of light melding together in a blur as he turns the camera back toward himself. Despite all the darkness, he's actually visible on the feed; Squirt seems to have contented herself sitting in his lap, the soft glow from her antennae flickering up and illuminating his features.

He's smiling a little, though the expression isn't exactly joyful; like last time, the smile doesn't quite reach his eyes, though it's in a way that's more melancholy rather than untrustworthy.]

I've heard that the night sky makes some feel insignificant - something to do with how vast it is, and how completely untouchable it seems. But I've always found that comforting - that no matter what we do or how many mistakes we make, the stars will always be a constant.

[That smile shifts into something warmer, decidedly more genuine. It's...odd, given the subject he's talking about; whatever he's thinking of, it probably isn't supposed to be something that one reflects on fondly, but it seems to please him in some way.]

In some ways, a little insignificance is a good thing, I think - it breeds humility, rather than arrogance; it allows for stability, rather than the uncertainty of complete responsibility. The knowledge that there's always something that you can never touch, that can never be harmed or destroyed or affected by anything you do...it's good knowledge to have.

Enough of that, though...it's a beautiful night. I'm outside of Azalea Town - there's a well surrounded by a stand of trees. Should you want someone to talk to, I'll be here for a while.

[...his social skills are flawless, I am telling you...]

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[[Did someone say awesome social skills? Kariya is having a restless night, struggling to sleep; even in his soft bed at the Azalea Inn. His injuries from his escapade with the Scolipede herd are bothering him, even though they're no more serious than bruises and scrapes.

When he hears Zulf's voice on the feed, he too looks out at the sky. It really is quite the beautiful night.]]

....you certainly have a way with words.

[[.....no really, the most awesome]]

It's beautiful.

You actually believe that garbage?

[He’s chuckling. It’s amusing that people actually buy into beliefs like that. Idiotic, but amusing nonetheless.]

Nothing is out of reach, and you can affect anything you want, sssso long as you don’t buy into nonsense like that!

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[Scout actually bothers to listen to all Zulf has to say, but he doesn't really understand a good portion of it.

Once Zulf finishes talking, Scout waits a few seconds, then speaks:]

You sound like ya need a chick in yer life or somethin'. I mean, ya sound lonely.

[If Gorthan had gone for Video, it would be plain to see that those words about the starts have affected him in some way. But he's fully aware of the wet gleam in his eyes right now, and it is not something he feels inclined to share at this moment.]

I wish I could agree with you. Especially about seeing stars and space as something that my actions cannot alter or destroy.

[As much as he tries to mask it behind a gruff tone, his voice is laden with sorrow and regret.]

[Oh Zulf...]

That's an interesting thought.

[He's really not sure what else to say on the subject; he doesn't like feeling insignificant, obviously.]

How are you tonight? Have you been training? It's good to see you've reached Azalea Town.

Well, I suppose it puts those in their place that deserve it. But, I wonder why you think the stars can't be harmed. What good are stars that dot the sky if no one would be able to enjoy them? If they have no true impact on our lives, what makes them so significant anyways? Many things are constant, even in our world, but that doesn't mean they're significant or interfere with us totally.

[ Lust refuses to be called insignificant. She's killed way too many people to be on the insignificant side. She's single-handedly razed towns!!! This type of villainy isn't shoplifting! ]

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