24th Transformation [video/text]

[exeggutorhead]

[When the video feed first comes on, the only thing visible is the face of a Lucario and the ceiling fan right behind her head. Not for long, though, as the Pokemon makes a satisfied sound at having gotten the Gear on and turns it around towards the window. Envy's sitting in a chair next to it--a loose definition of 'sitting', with one knee up and

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[VIDEO]

[sadisticwarfare]

[Oh, it's Victor. Archer hasn't spoken with this man since he arrived, but his information has been very useful. He can at least listen to what the other man has to say.]

[He takes a moment to think about how to properly respond to Envy's statement, only to be surprised by that last comment - one so quiet he's not sure he heard it correctly. It sounded like this man just commented on being human. But if that's the case...]

[Well, there are several Homunculi he doesn't know about.]

You're not impressed that this place pulled you from Amestris? [The comment is rather light-hearted and Archer continues quickly.] It's been quite some time. How have you been? Did you participate in that tournament? [That would explain the bruises.]

[VIDEO]

[exeggutorhead]

[Right now, Envy is hoping that Archer hadn't caught that bit about being human. But there's not really a way for him to ask without drawing attention to it...he'll just pretend it didn't happen for now, and put up a false friendly expression.]

I'll admit that part's impressive, but there have been people here longer than me. I don't think I'll count its hold on me especially noteworthy until it's been longer than just that.

I've been doing alright, the tournament was a good distraction. There's not much chance to fight for ourselves here without calling down that joke of a police force. What about you? [AKA, do you still believe the total lies he tossed at you?]

[VIDEO]

[sadisticwarfare]

[He'll leave it alone for now; it's not something he really wants to get into if he did mishear it.]

No, I suppose there isn't. [Not that he'd be interested in picking fights anyway, he's a pencil-pusher for a reason!] I've been doing quite well; again, thank you for the information. [Yep, still totally in denial!]

[VIDEO]

[exeggutorhead]

It was no trouble, really. We Amestrians have to look out for each other, right? [You'd never guess Envy was so amused by this statement just by looking at him. The only Amestrian Envy looks out for is Lust, and judging by what he's seen of Archer, the other man doesn't seem to be much of a 'look out for the others' guy either.]

You still in Mahogany?

[He likes keeping track of where all you people are.]

[usedrecover]

At the market.

Food just doesn't fall from the sky here, but if it did, I wouldn't be surprised given this place's penchant for the extraordinary. [ The scathing tone is incredibly obvious. ]

Do you need anything?

[text]

[exeggutorhead]

Free food would make things much too easy for us, Johto would never do something like that. [Likewise on the tone.]

Not really, but I did just get back into town.

[text]

[usedrecover]

If Johto became helpful then Gluttony went on a self-imposed diet.

Oh? Where, exactly? I'll meet you there, soon.

[text]

[exeggutorhead]

At the inn, I can meet you in the lobby.

Miss me while I was gone?

{Video}

[used_glare]

Congratulations are in order, I suppose.

{And she pauses for a moment.}

...you're not the only one who misses their original form.

{Video}

[exeggutorhead]

Considering all Johto likes to throw at us, I guess surviving a whole year here is worth the congratulations.

[He nods, letting out a small, frustrated sigh.] You heard that, huh?

{Video}

[used_glare]

I'll certainly be amazed if I make it to Christmas, considering what's happened to me. Still, you've practically thrived, haven't you?

{She gives him a rueful smile.} Unfortunately, the whole network did.

{Video}

[exeggutorhead]

Hey, you'd better make it to Christmas with all of us making the trip to see you for it. [Deadsis you need to be more careful. Although it's been a while since anything happened to you so he's not so worried. He's not quite sure what to do with that comment about him thriving, though.] ...Depends on what you mean by thrived.

[He rubs the bridge of his nose in frustration at being overheard.] Figures. That thing always seems to catch me when I don't want it to.