DAY 53 - [Text]

[babel_hacker]

So my fourth (yep, 4th) anniversary of being here is coming up this weekend. Normally, I’d get all sappy and nostalgic about how long I’ve been here, as well as thinking about everything that’s just normal here compared to back home. And maybe ask for suggestions for what to do to celebrate yet another year in this world.

But I picked up one of those shiny feathers lying around earlier and I rather ask about that first.

So any ideas? Speculations? It’s the first time I see feathers like this around, so I doubt it’s a normal thing that happens. When I picked it up, I don’t feel anything different so it seems harmless.

But I wouldn’t be surprised if something happened. On the other hand, it’d be kinda nice if just an odd case of sudden shiny feathers and nothing terrible will pop up to torment us. I think the only thing against that is it’s still April and Halloween’s far away. On the other hand, maybe the Forces That Be might switched things around because following traditions is getting boring and think things need to get mixed up!

[Atsuro, no.]

Still… It kind of say something that after a while, I try to pinpoint any patterns in these sorts of things. Like sure, it might make some things easier. But on the other hand, somehow, this place always find a way to really surprise you when you don’t expect it. Like when you think you get into a routine and starting to think everything’s normal? Surprise!

Or maybe the surprise this time is just these feathers. Who knows?

...This is rather rambly. The thought of my fourth anniversary is coming up still get to me. [That and the dull aching homesickness.] So I guess I want to vent out my feelings into any topic.

But I’m still open to anniversary ideas. I’m in Goldenrod right now, if that helps with thinking up suggestions!

...Do you think it’s a bad idea to use these feathers as a quill pen?

[Atsuro.]

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[crackpotcrocker]

If you ask I, Mr. Denzel Crocker, this place is going to take a life-time to figure out.

[But then this is also based on him learning about Fairy Godparents himself]

Pokemon and this place work in more mysterious ways then those fairies.

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[babel_hacker]

I would agree, but fairies? What kind of fairies?

[Probably not the demon type of fairies, like he knows.]

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[crackpotcrocker]

Oh. The FAIRY GODPARENTS from my world that, I, Mr. Crocker studied.

If you ask me - considering on how those crystals that just appeared in this world at one time and caused something to happen. There's a strong possibility that something will happen with these so-called 'feathers'

What do you think will happen? I can't seem to identify this feather with any of the known - POKEMON!

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[babel_hacker]

Something like that exists in your world?

[It shouldn't be that surprising. But the idea of an apparently protective being watching over someone sounds like a fairy tale.]

If you ask me, anything could happen. It could be a physical thing, like affecting the landscape and environment. Or it could be entirely mental and affects our minds. Or even emotions!

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[crackpotcrocker]

YES!

None of which would surprise me, I, Mr. Crocker. But suppose we'll just have to wait and see since it could be - ANYTHING!

You know. I like you.

[video] Please forgive his rambling he's excited

[imperfectscientist]

If someone who has been here four years hasn't seen feathers like this before, I think the chances of this being a reoccurring phenomena are low. In any case, I haven't had a chance to start to construct any of the scientific equipment I had back home, but I wouldn't jump to any conclusions one way or another. I haven't noticed any adverse effects from having picked one up either, although, the fact that they appeared out of no where are there have been numerous reports of them seems to imply that their appearance isn't simply caused by a flock of flying Pokemon passing through. It warrants looking into for sure, but I wouldn't worry too much about them until we have reason to. You could try using one as a quill pen. I'd be interested to hear if you discover anything that way. You never know when it comes to investigating something like this!

...Happy Anniversary by the way! I'm Carlos the Scientist. I've only been here for a month or so, so it's hard for me to imagine being here four years, but I suppose I'd celebrate the same way you might celebrate a birthday or a marriage anniversary. Invite over your friends, go out to eat, maybe bake a cake?

[video] No worries, Atsuro can ramble back!

[babel_hacker]

[It doesn't take much for Atsuro to switch over to video. Because hey, this guy knows what's up.]

Thanks! I'm thinking of doing that, but I haven't been in Goldenrod in ages, so I'm not sure what's still here or not. I could bake a cake later and share it with everyone.

And yeah, it's something I thought up on a whim, but I'm thinking of giving it a try. A lot of discoveries do come from trials and errors, no matter what field it's in! Like what's the worst that could happen from using them as a quill pen? Changing the ink's properties?

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[imperfectscientist]

Ah, that makes sense I suppose. Like I said, I'm relatively new here, so I'm probably not the best source of information about what's happening in Goldenrod, but baking a cake sounds fun to me! There's lots of science involved in baking a cake, after all!

...Well, a lot of things could potentially happen, it's just that the probability isn't very high. At least, it seems like weird things don't happen here all that often, so you're probably safe? [Wait to be reassuring Carlos.]

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[babel_hacker]

Ooh, you're fairly new? Stick around long enough and you can join the rest of us long timers in guessing what this place would come up with. And science can be fun sometimes! Although technology and software is more my thing.

[Hardware, data, programming, things he can manipulate with just his hands and a good, sharp mind.]

And even if something do happen, I have my team with me for protection. [Un...less he get separated from them.]

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[ladywithnovoice]

Maybe using them as a quill pen is the secret to unlocking whatever mysteries they're hiding.

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[babel_hacker]

It could be! I might give it a try later, since I am curious to see what might happen.

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[ladywithnovoice]

Let me know what you figure out, then. It doesn't seem like there's any shortage of these feathers...

I hope whatever shed them can still fly.

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[babel_hacker]

I will! If it's safe to use, I can let people know about it.

[He'll be texting Red about what he learns later on.]

I think they can still fly. The sheer scale of this makes me think it's a very large bird.

[in_praetego]

I'm not sure if congratulations or a happy anniversary are in order. Either way, it's been a really long time.

These feathers are odd, though. I'm starting to think that things like these usually mean something's going to happen. What it is though, who's to say?

[babel_hacker]

It really is a long time. I don't usually think about it that much, except when someone mention how long they've been around or my own anniversary comes up.

As for what the feathers might mean, who knows? We might know what sooner or later. At least within a month at most, in my experience.

[in_praetego]

Time just seems to go by, huh? Maybe it's because there's just so much to keep us preoccupied, we don't really think about how long we've been here to begin with.

I guess we don't really have a choice with the feathers though. Any guesses as to what they could be? It doesn't look like a feather off any pokemon I've seen so far.

[babel_hacker]

That's right. If we're not busy with our Pokemon and our lives, something would pop up and surprise us.

I don't recognise them either. Which either points to a new Pokemon or a legendary Pokemon.

[awesmazings]

[Huh, sounds like nobody knows what the feathers are...]

I don't see why you couldn't make a pen outta them, if you wanted!

As for your anniversary...maybe you could treat yourself to something nice? You are in Goldenrod, after all- there's lotsa stuff to do here!

[babel_hacker]

Yeah. Like what's the worst it could happen?

[Well, something would happen. Way later on.]

Someone suggested baking a cake, which is something I could get behind on. I'm also thinking of something to do with my first, original team to do, too. Like a group activity!

[awesmazings]

[Well that sure sounds like an adventure waiting to happen.]

Oh, that sounds like a great idea! I bet you'd have lotsa fun doing either of those things.

[babel_hacker]

Right! Honestly, I've been a little busy with training and work, so it'll be nice to kick back with my oldest Pokemon again.

[Why does he have a lot of Pokemon again, he almost regret getting all of them--]

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[killer_sweets]

You have to think about how much time it's been since something big happened. Every time there is a moment of relative calm something comes to put a stop to it. I've been so busy that I haven't kept track.

[He was going to continue but frowns slightly.]

You remind me, I came here a few months before you did, if I'm remembering right.

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[babel_hacker]

[Eh, why not. He doesn't mind chatting over video.]

It's the same for me. I'm usually a bit busy with my own things, plus I've been on the road for a while. A good rule of thumb I use is keeping an eye out for the holidays.

[Oh, hm.]

A few months before me? So how long's that for you? Being in this place, I mean.

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[killer_sweets]

Holidays are normally the worst of it but it's easy to predict that something is going to happen then. The problem is what happens between that, plus the fact we have a standing criminal organization around.

[Which honestly is half the cause for a lot of the inbetween chaos.]

I was dragged here in February, four years ago. Though it was thankfully after something going on during Valentines day.

[video]

[babel_hacker]

Oh, yeah, Team Rocket. They're still around, although they seem to be pretty quiet at the moment.

[Atsuro didn't forget about them. Their quiet activities means the Corps have nothing to go on...yet.]

And that's pretty lucky for you! I imagine it'd be extra confusing if you show up during Valentine's, from what I remember the last few Valentines can be.