bottlecaplogs | Impromptu Oran Sleepover

Who: Oran newbies
What: Having fun with communal dens
When: Sometime after Mightyena gathered them up
Where: The Spire, low tier dens
Warnings: Will add if anything comes up, but not anticipating anything

[As everyone knows by now, the Oran Berries depend heavily on communal living, sharing a bed is simply to be expected. For some, this experience was temporary. Mightyena was kind enough to lend the mysterious misplaced Pokémon a place to rest, but now some of them have moved on.

For others, this is now a part of life, and it's time to get used to it. The Oran Berries value treating everyone like friends and family, after all, so you're expected to do the same! Why not have some fun with it?

Whether you've noticed your fellow newcomers are all gathering in one den, or you suddenly find yourself dragged into the the party against your will, everyone is invited! Everyone's going through the same thing, belong to the same guild, you gotta stick together.....right?]

[[ooc: Feel free to use this as a mingle log! We have nine Oran Berries (I think???) and although the dens are said to hold up to eight, I think some members are small enough that we should be able to include everyone!]]

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[[ooc: totally okay! c:]]

[Ah, the kitten. A.B.A still has mixed feelings about him. On one hand, he attacked her mercilessly and she was pretty sure she was going to die that day. ....On the other, his attack inspired her to train and become stronger, to be the best Pokémon she can be...

Well, you know what they say-]

Keep your friends close and give your enemies a toaster...

[....No, that's not what anyone says at all, and how that even applies to this situation is anyone's guess.

Either way, he looks restless, and the way he clings to the ceiling only amplifies her desire to move him. He's obviously not sleeping well, which as far as she's concerned, is a great turn of events. How can he possibly say no!]

Your inability to sleep is more than obvious, relocation is necessary. You will be coming with me.

Uh-?

[He's- he's pretty sure that's not how it goes. Wait, nevermind that! Relocation? Huh?!

He takes a breath, calming himself. The leftover adrenaline from the nightmare, as well as from being woken up, slowly ebb away, and he allows himself to relax.

... Promptly causing him to fall down from the ceiling. Ouch. Ordinarily, he'd have caught himself just fine, but the lack of sleep must be getting to him.]

I'm... not sure what you're talking about. [Blearily, he looks around. Hey, wait a second-]

Akechi? Where's- wait, where's everyone?

[There's a suspicious lack of pokemon that he was certain were nearby when he went to bed.]

[...Huh, and here she thought cats always landed gracefully on their feet...]

Like I said, relocation is necessary, as it was for everyone else.

[That's not...ominous at all.]

Despite your unusually high bloodlust, you're still young. Young kittens sleep better in a group, this is for your benefit.

[... Ohhhhh.]

If you wanted to have a sleepover, you could've just said so, [Ren hums. The wording may be ominous, and he may be tired, but he's still a pro at reading people.

He gives A.B.A a small, tired smile.]

Sounds good. Lead the way.

[It can't be worse than the nightmare-riddled sleep he's been getting for the past few... how long has it been now? Too long, in any case.

Who knows. Maybe it'll actually help.]

Sleepover...? I have no idea what you're talking about, this is only for encouraging healthy sleep... Our guild is expecting the best of us, poor sleep will only result in poor performance.

[Sure, okay, A.B.A.

Still, he's being agreeable, which is more than she can say about most of the people she's ~~kidnapped~~ moved around. Her fin-like tail wags back and forth before she turns around.]

Follow me. You'll find I've gathered most of us already, provided no one has tried to escape. They shouldn't...they're all too tired...

[Sure, sure. Whatever you say, A.B.A.

Ren does follow her, yawning a little, his little legs having to work harder to keep up with her long ones. She seems pretty insistent on this, and he figures that there's little use arguing. Not that it really matters, she seems to mean well.]

Escape, [he chuckles quietly, before looking up at A.B.A.] ... And what about you? Aren't you tired?

Exhausted...

[A.B.A has no issue admitting her own sleepiness, if only because knowing she's so tired leads her to believe everyone must be the same. She's seen it! The way they toss and turn. How some of them are so adamant in denying it is puzzling to her.]

I'll sleep far more soundly once everyone's gathered. An empty bed is so lonely...

[Trot, trot, trot. Despite how confusing these tunnels can be, A.B.A seems to know where she's going. She's had some...trial and error before fetching him.]

We're almost there... I....appreciate your cooperation.

Yeah. No problem.

[He can certainly understand the loneliness of an empty bed; he isn't exactly used to sleeping alone anymore either. Usually, he has Morgana curled up on top or against him for the night- and yeah, his insistence they go to bed at a 'reasonable' hour can be annoying, but despite it all, Ren really appreciates his presence. The lack of it has certainly been noticeable.

... Thinking about Morgana makes him really miss the not-cat, the exhaustion from his nightmares certainly not helping.

Sigh. He really needs some proper sleep. But then- doesn't A.B.A too? She admitted she was exhausted as well...]

Um... hey, how many people- er, pokemon- have you gathered anyway? I noticed my room was empty, so... you should probably have some sleep too when we get to yours.

I haven't counted yet, but it's quite a few now.

[She's almost done, almost done. Then, it'll all be worth it. She'll be surrounded by the sweet faces of all her cute stuffed animals- Er...guildmates, and all will be well again.]

Once I'm finished, I can finally sleep soundly, there's no need to worry about me. My restless nights, I know the cause... It's been so long since I ever had to sleep alone... My dreams may haunt me, but I will finally know a small sliver of peace once everything is finished.

[Her steps become slower until he finally stops in front of one den in particular. If Ren has a sharp eye, he may notice everyone in there so far is, in fact, a newcomer.]

Make yourself comfortable.

[And notice he does. He may not have talked to everyone, but he's seen the way they act; there's a stark difference between those who are newcomers, and those who are not. Oh... A.B.A, despite her awkward way of explaining it, is trying to make everyone more comfortable.

Including herself. It's kind of sweet. He wonders if she had a partner back home... maybe he'll ask later.]

But... when will you be finished? [Ren asks, looking at her. He may be tired, but it hardly seems fair when she's trying to help to let her do this on her own.] If you want, I could see if anyone else wants to join while you take a rest.

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