enjoymyatelier | 14 [VIDEO/ACTION FOR ECRUTEAK] BACKDATED TO THE 11TH

[It's both Kayneth's birthday and anniversary today, and what a lucky boy he is for that! Really, though, he wasn't particularly looking forward to it. It... gave him too much to think about that he didn't necessarily want to be thinking about. He had been here for two years.

Two years, and he wasn't any closer to finding a way to ensure that he could make sure everything went right back home. In fact, given everything that he'd experienced, he honestly felt further away from that goal than ever. There were just too many questions --- about this world, about Pokemon... about his future, about himself, and it seemed as though they simply kept multiplying to an exponential extent the longer he spent in this world.

It was difficult, for someone who had barely questioned anything before, and he had every intention of throwing up something vaguely philosophical and tinged with melancholy onto the network today, after he'd had some time to collect his thoughts.

...nevertheless, like all well laid plans, that idea was completely shattered the moment he walked outside to get a breath of fresh air.]

VIDEO;

[The video reveals... someone's yard? Which has... seen better days, really. There are, curiously enough, very shallow holes dug all around the house --- and the camera moves to show exactly what the extent of the damage is.

Someone was very determined about destroying this guy's lawn, that's for sure.

...of course, after a pan over the holes, there is a very angry voice that can be rather positively identified as Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.]

I'm quite certain I know who did this, but all the same --- I expect you to own up to this.

What made you think this was acceptable in any reality?

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[That's only because he is totally doing something with himself and finally moving on to Mahogany soon. Like, for real. Probably.

Also, Aradia's birthday a while back.]

That's not being beyond obnoxious, that's trespassing and deliberately causing property damage. It's got to be worth a few weeks of community service at least.

[He crouches to look at one of the holes more closely.]

Who says it can't be both? I'm not sure if I'd put faith in the local law enforcement to pursue this with any more fervor than they do with people skipping out on work.

True. Got any Pokémon whose quality of life will be greatly affected by this? That might get them moving faster than any trouble this causes you.

...I suppose I can let them all out and see what they think, but I doubt any of them will care quite as much as I do.

Aside from Cezanne, perhaps.

No passionate landscapers among the group? That's too bad.

[He stands up again, his gloves now slightly dirty.]

You said you know who did this. If you're lucky, a strong lead will convince them to get moving, if only to make their monthly stats look better.

Unfortunately, no. My ground-type isn't particularly passionate about... well, much.

[Kayneth sighs, rubbing his temples.]

Perhaps later. Right now, I'm more in the mood for a decent drink.

[...is it even noon yet?]

I'll buy you the first five, if you want. You really sound like you need them.

[Silly details such as the time of the day are not important when faced with such extensive lawn damage.]

You know... I do. I really, really do.

No one could blame you for that. Is there any good bar open at this hours?

[Okay, fine, maybe that particular detail is important after all.]

...ugh, probably not. Well, there is at least a decent pastry shop in town and that should serve as a serviceable replacement for now.

I'm not sure if hyperglycemia dulls the pain as well as alcohol does, but I guess it can't hurt to try.

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Well, I was admittedly planning on doing that at some point today regardless, though I may be indulging a bit more than I would have otherwise.

If the store owners judge you for that, I'm sure a quick look at your yard will earn their sympathy. Maybe even a discount, at this point.

I wasn't expecting to be judged, but that is a fair point. It may be worth bringing up, at the very least.

Even if they don't go as far as to offer a discount, they might know what to say to get the officers moving. That'd be nearly as useful.

...That is true. I may have to ask it of them as an extra birthday favor.

If the situation can give you any advantage at all, it would be a shame to waste it, right?

Precisely. It's better than having them sing at you, at any rate.

...Think they know a single appropriate song without Pokémon names in it? Or references to Pokémon-related objects?

[Because he's really not sure about that.]

...what would they do to Happy Birthday, though...? Unless they'd still have to pay royalties on that here, in which case anything goes.

That one's easy. 'Happiny birthday to you, Happiny birthday to you...'

[He's not quite singing it, but it's a close thing.]

...no. That's just too silly.

...I don't think I'll be bringing up that particular fact to anyone here, honestly...

Yeah. Let's not unnecessarily encourage anyone's... boundless creativity. It would just make everything more painful to our ears in the long run.

Yes, precisely. Let's go order pastries like it's a normal day and not like it's anyone's birthday, then.

Don't worry, I'll do my very best to pretend there's no such thing as a birthday today.

[Especially since the birthday pastries can just as easily be sympathy pastries.]

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