030 [video; forward-dated to early evening]

[cheapblusuits]

[Hello, network! Your Phoenix today looks...well, he looks tired. Very, very tired. Not just in the sense that he hasn't been getting enough sleep -- he seems to be rather exhausted on the emotional scale, as well. December is not the best month for him in the first place, and what with all of the drama he's been catapulted into as of late, it's no

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[voice]

[shellderkillder]

... Could you find no better time to do this?

[voice]

[cheapblusuits]

[As he's walking through the Gym, he replies;]

I need the money. Who knows if this blizzard will let up by Christmas? So, uh...I figured it was better to get it over with. I was out anyway, so...

[voice]

[shellderkillder]

... You were out?

[voice]

[cheapblusuits]

I have work.

[Even in this bilzzard, yes. He'll probably be forced to resign his job once the storm REALLY kicks in, however.]

[Video] (sent before his victory and return)

[foolishwren]

[OHOHOHO. Guess who just saw this, after being doted over and followed around by a concerned Phoenix for DAYS (possibly even STILL)?]

... Phoenix. What are you even.

Get your ass back to the hotel.

[video; replies before his return, as well]

[cheapblusuits]

[Phoenix is good at fretting over others! Himself? Nooot so much.

He sees her message right as he's going through the Gym doors, and only grins in return.]

Don't worry, I'll head back as soon as I get my badge.

[...you're missing the point entirely, Phoenix.]

[video;]

[foolishwren]

[GOD YOU SILLY MAN. At least it's tit for tat, what with Heather worrying HIM so much. But of course, she'll display her concern in her usual way.]

If you freeze in an alley somewhere and get buried under the snow, I'm not gonna come and find you.

[video]

[quickattackjack]

[It's not long before the ever supportive, even when all wheezy-sick, Jack pops up!]

Phoenix! I'm proud of you even if you are crazy being out in this weather! I've been meaning to ask what you'd like for Christmas!

[video]

[cheapblusuits]

Thanks. [Sneeze!] I figured I might as well get it over with. How are you feeling?

Uh-- [He blinks at the question, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.] You don't have to get me anything, Jack.

[video]

[quickattackjack]

Bless you.

I think I'm finally starting to recover. I miss being able to train with the birds though.

[>8[ FRUSTRATED FACE FOR YOU, PHOENIX.]

Don't you give me that, Phoenix! I intend to make THIS Christmas go right.

[He's just going to keep harassing you until you cave, Phoenix. He's like...a reverse troll.]

[video]

[cheapblusuits]

T-Thanks. [Sniff!] Msybe that wasn't a good idea...

Well, that's good to hear. You'll have to wait and train until after the snow lets up, too, so focus on getting better so that you can train once the weather lets up. [Lecture lecture lecture! PHOENIX YOU ARE SUCH A HYPOCRITE. I MEAN SERIOUSLY.]

Er, well... [Awkward face is go! It's been a while since he's had anyone give him something for Christmas (that wasn't Larry), so he's a bit...well, he doesn't know how he's supposed to reply.]

Just a scarf or something, I guess. Don't go out of your way or anything...

[And, at that last comment, he offers a sympathetic grin.]

[voice]

[l4w_of_dr4gons]

Hmm? What's that badge for?

[video]

[miniworth]

[... at least when he went to the department store to help Ken buy Christmas presents, it wasn't storming. Ken was safely back at his hotel room too. But now..? ]

[Hey Phoenix! Say hello to your roommate who's quarantined inside the Pokémon Center (with a bunch of Pokémon so he doesn't mind). He's sending you a small applause through the video.]