shadowsightings

[shadowsightings]

Allow me to be wistful for a minute.

When I was a little kid, Christmas day here meant a white Christmas. Snowmen, sledding and ice skating. Nowadays, Christmas day looks less like Winter Wonderland and more like Windows XP screensavers.

So much changed in the 20 years I lived here. Crazy to think I'm leaving in a few days.

(pics taken by yours truly, on the 25th of December)

#OOC : Out Of Orre 🏜️ #cw irl photo #(if you're wondering why i've been busy: this is why)

[shadowsightings]

A mysterious shadow passes by the corner of Rui‘s field of vision for just a moment and vanishes just as quickly. Where that shadow stood, something was left behind- a box containing what seems to be an exact copy of Super Sailor Kepler's outfit tailor-made just for her! It even comes with a wig and matching accessories.

"Hmm... What in the?"

Where her eyes playing tricks on her? For a second, it looked like there was a shadow Pokémon or something of that nature had just skirted outside of her field of vision, causing her to do a double-take. But of course, nothing was there anymore. Well- Almost nothing...

A box? For her? There was no one else around, so this had to be the case. Bringing it into her room, she swiftly opened it, neat as she could. When Rui looked upon the contents she could hardly believe it. It was one of her favorite characters' cosplay uniform.

"Holy... crap... It's so detailed. This must have taken so long to tailor this way."

But... Hold on how did anyone know this? She only shared this fact about herself with precious few. Momentary wonderment faded again as she saw the wig and all the accessories. Including those from very niche OVAs that only saw limited release. Whoever gifted this must be a serious otaku, like her. But how does one thank someone when they never even saw their face? Maybe she'd get the chance to in the future.

#ASK : From Beyond The Sands 🏜️ #catadioptrics #IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #(waah thank you!)

[shadowsightings]

A package wrapped in silvery snowflake-patterned paper and tied with a blue ribbon is left for Rui with a card that simply reads, "From your Secret Santa. You have big dreams and a bigger heart and I can't help but want to support you in your future endeavors. May you have a wonderful holiday and a fantastic new year!" Inside the package is a certificate denoting a generous donation to her pokémon rehabilitation business, as well as a fabric bag containing supplies and materials that could be used for either cosplay or to put together a coordinator outfit.

Naturally, she goes for the card that was left with the box. It simply feels like the polite thing to do. It was a sincere and uplifting message that put an equally sincere smile on Rui's face.

"Aww... Well- I hope you have a lovely holiday, too! Wherever you are, right now."

She knew that the gifter wouldn't hear her, but it felt right to say... something. A lovely note. A lovely wrapped gift. This was, all-in-all, extremely charming, and she hadn't even opened the gift yet. Diligently, she takes great care not to tear the gift wrap as she unravels everything. She sets the lid aside to grab for the contents of the box.

The certificate was a source of confusion, at first, but when she realized exactly what it was she was holding, she startled, eyes widening in disbelief. This was a staggering amount of money! She looked around to ensure the certificate's authenticity. Surely enough it all checked-out. This would pretty much cover all of her expenses for upgrades and quality-of-life improvements for her Pokémon for the whole of next year!

But... Seriously?! There was more? Fabrics... Someone knew about her little dress-up habit? Rui felt her cheeks flush red in embarrassment at the thought, but she was undeniably beaming with delight as ideas ran rampant through her mind. Oh she was going to have fun with this. She clutched the bag close to her in a sweet, if a little dramatic hug. She couldn't ask for more than this.

"Hehe... Thank you very much, 'Santa.' I'm very... very happy!"

#ASK : From Beyond The Sands 🏜️ #Anonymous #IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #Secret Santa Event

[shadowsightings]

// I'm still around,

I'm moving continents on the 4th. Lots to be done. A lot more than I thought, so we're playing catch-up.

#OOC : Out Of Orre 🏜️

[shadowsightings]

Tumblr finally letting users default to the Following tab?

Santa Maria, we have been absolved!

#OOC : Out Of Orre 🏜️ #(Me stepping out of the shadows just to say this)

[shadowsightings]

"I know people like to give flak to stantlers. But during the holiday season, especially, I will absolutely not be having any of it."

#IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️ #(She will protec their honor)

[shadowsightings]

"Hey! Someone thinks you're pretty cool! That someone may or may not be me."

#IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #CRACK : Just A Mirage 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️ #( :D )

[shadowsightings]

CW

Yesterday was a rough day for me, but it's all done. It was a touching funeral ceremony.

I'll stay abroad for another week and some change, just to help out with remaining family and all that.

Regularly scheduled activity should hopefully be back early December.

Thank you for bearing with me. Big ups to you.

#OOC : Out Of Orre 🏜️ #CW : Caution Advised 🏜️ #CW Death Mention #(Relevant to all my other blogs but I can NOT be bothered to switch accounts to reblog this haha)

[shadowsightings]

Does your muse have a preferred Pokemon Center?

Not particularly. Rui thinks it's a fantastic service that they provide for no charge, and that it should be appreciated no matter which location it's at. There's a few too many places in Orre that entirely lack functioning and staffed Pokémon Centers for her to be picky about it all. So she's just happy to support whichever turns out to be around.

#ASK : From Beyond The Sands 🏜️ #Anonymous #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️ #(Thank you!!)

[shadowsightings]

There's a delivery from Heidi. It's a box of humanitarian supplies from her. Inside, there's a bunch of food, medicine, and aide supplies all for the daycare Pokémon. It's the least that she can do for now.

"Aww man. This is actually exactly what we need right now! Holidays have come early people!"

Rui graciously unpacked and sorted things out in different categories to see all that she had to work with now, all the while observed by some of the more curious residents of her rehabilitation center. To say she was undersupplied in certain areas was putting it gently, but she'd always find a way to make do. But with these... Of course, she would have to find a way to pay the kindness back.

"Wait... How would I even send her anything? Does she have like- a P.O. box or something? Is there even legal framework for that kind of thing?"

#ASK : From Beyond The Sands 🏜️ #mxstball #IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️ #(Thank you! Sorry about the poor timing with all this!!)

[shadowsightings]

"If you're an evil team and facing a bit of a crisis of confidence, please remember that Cipher, one of the most technologically sophisticated groups out there at the time, was hacked by a bunch of literal children with their Apple 2s, IBMs, and modified SEGA Game Gears with homebrewed intranet which would make your grandma's dial-up seem breakneck in comparison."

#IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #CRACK : Just A Mirage 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️ #(Any chance to throw shade on Cipher)

[shadowsightings]

CW

So I know I've only just come back from vacation, but a few hours ago I got the notice that my grandma has just passed.

So on the 18th I'm flying back out there for a few weeks for funeral prep and the actual ceremony.

I realize I wasn't the most active since my return, but I wanna ask you to bear with me, and expect another lull in activity until December. Thank you for your patience!

#OOC : Out Of Orre 🏜️ #CW : Caution Advised 🏜️ #CW Death

[shadowsightings]

"Things are so spicy today!"

#IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #DASH COMM : Observing The Shadows 🏜️ #CRACK : Just A Mirage 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️

[shadowsightings]

Welcome to the Mount Moon Pokemon Center, we'll serve you with Puff Puff Power!

Nurse Charis Joy

15+ years of RP experience

Mun and Muse 18+

OC and Multimuse Friendly

Selective and Independent

Reblog if you're interested in RPing with a Nurse Joy with a preference for Jigglypuff.

Follows from Mirroredranger

#PROMO : Chance Encounters 🏜️

[shadowsightings]

What flavor of pocky would you eat?

"Oooh. You know it's hard to go wrong with a biscuit stick coated with sweet goodness. But if I get free reign to pick, it's gotta be the hazelnut one! Though they are so rarely available in Orre, so if I'm picking from the basic flavor variety, probably the matcha flavored Pocky."

"Why? Are you offering? Because I'll be your best friend, if you are!"

#(You know what they say- Fastest way to Rui's heart is to be named “Wes”) #(Uhh... I mean- “is through the stomach”) #ASK : From Beyond The Sands 🏜️ #mirroredranger #IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️

[shadowsightings]

"Ah- I forgot it's Sunday today."

#(For the record I don't mind. I was just shocked at the sheer amount of horny I saw all at once hahaha) #IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #DASH COMM : Observing The Shadows 🏜️ #CW : Caution Advised 🏜️ #CW NSFW Mention

[shadowsightings]

What kind of pokeball is your favorite?

"You know- Once upon a time Poké Balls were really hard to come by in Orre. Even these days we still don't have nearly as big of a selection of balls compared to other regions. But one kind of ball that you definitely can get in Orre is the Premier Ball. Premier Balls don't do anything special, they are just Poké Balls with more pizzazz. And sometimes that's exactly the kind of energy I want to exude!"

#ASK : From Beyond The Sands 🏜️ #Anonymous #IC : On The Trail Of Shadows 🏜️ #VERSE : Reclaiming The Light 🏜️ #(Thank you for the question!!)