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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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A. The Gathering

[A.B.A is...restless. Although it's been some time since her arrival, she still finds that sleeping without her beloved husband to be unbearable. The transformation, the misplacement, even the drafty room she can handle no problem. But how is she ever expected to sleep without wrapping herself around a giant metal key? How...how did she ever do this before she met him? She tries to recall her old bed, the one that she slept in back in her days in Frasco, that ever lonely mansion...

She...did something, didn't she? To fend off her loneliness? Yes...it's coming back to her. She had a pile of dolls that kept her company, made the bed feel less empty...

Suddenly, it hits her. The Pokémon here...remind her so much of stuffed animals... With a jolt, her head shoots up as an idea strikes her. O-Oh, it's genius, how could she not think of it sooner?! Mightyena already expects them to sleep together anyway, all she has to do....

If you're a smaller Pokémon, you may find yourself suddenly plucked from your bed and carried off in the middle of the night. Whether by the scruff or carried in her entire maw like a coconut. Or, if you're not interested in having your character physically moved without permission, they may wake to the burning sensation of a pair of eyes on them, the face of a curious eagledog looking down at them as she tilts her head. It would appear that she expects something from them, but...what?

If you're a larger Pokémon, you may find A.B.A in the middle of the act whether checking dens for misplaced newbies, or already carrying off a smaller member like a little baby. She'll freeze, eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Her fur bristles, but it looks more like it's out of fear than aggression. Scold her? ...Join her?]

B. The Sleepening

[After successfully gathering as many Pokémon as she can, you may now find yourself sharing a bed with a very content chimera. However, she's a very large chimera, as big as a horse—maybe even larger—so there isn't much bed to share!

She's fluffy, though... And warm... If your character doesn't object, they may find that she simply plonks them on top of her back herself. Either way, if they try to slip away, no matter how sound asleep she may appear, they will suddenly hear a soft growl. Green claws block their way before being pulled back.

You are HAVING this sleepover.]

[It looks like Shoka didn't even manage to make it into a bed when A.B.A finds her. She's passed out on the floor just inside one of the dens, sleeping mostly upright with the false head of her disguise hanging limply toward one side. It looks awfully uncomfortable, so A.B.A is doing her a favor by moving her, really... But when she's startled awake a few moments later to find herself being held like a squeaky toy in A.B.A's beak, Shoka is ungrateful.]

What—the hell are you—?!

[...You know what, Doc is used to sharing living quarters with people who are not as close with each other as he'd prefer.

Doc is not used to being in the middle of a veritable god damn pile of what seems to be every outworlder in the Oran Berries. At least when camping out with his fellows they had the courtesy to all pick a section of whatever bed they had and stick to it.

And when he tries to leave to go to a more private bed, the patchwork-looking pokémon- A.B.A.?- outright drags him back. Wonderful.

Well, it's a chance for socialization. That's something he will need to do. Especially given the fact this group is his guildmates- building trust early on never hurt anyone.]

...Have you tried moving another bed beside this one? I'm pretty sure someone's going to fall off the side at this point.

[Look, it's a valid concern.]

[Ren is sleeping... somewhat fitfully. Okay, very fitfully. He's having a nightmare, though, from the outside, he mostly just looks a little restless. Sleep has been hard to come by, lately, and any that he gets, isn't very restful.

So, of course, the moment A.B.A touches him, he practically sticks to the ceiling, letting out a loud mewl as he's carried away. It takes him a moment to gain his bearings.]

Bwu-uh?! A.B.A-san? What are you-?

[[OOC: I hope it's okay to presume they learned each other's name at this point? After the Feral Kitten fight HAHA]]

[The fact that Shoka wasn't even in a bed by time she found her only furthers A.B.A's illusion that what she's doing isn't just for her personal gain, but rather being a helpful and responsible guild member. Perhaps the Pokémon here will even consider it a favor, it's pretty much just keeping things organized.

Even if those things are other Pokémon.]

You appear lost. I'm merely relocating you to your correct sleeping quarters, no need to thank me.

[How...is she talking with a mouth full of ghost rag? Who cares!

Needless to say, there's a bit more giddiness in her steps as she trots down the tunnels with her prized Mimikyu. Make no mistake, she is absolutely squealing internally. ...And soon externally. Hehe, she's sure to fall asleep with Shoka by her side, she can't believe her luck!]

[....It is a valid concern, and A.B.A hates that she didn't think of it sooner. Linoone are so much larger than the other Pokémon she's been collecting, so it didn't even cross her mind how she'd make this work by time she added him to the pile. All she knew is that he's soft and that's what matters.

But she desperately wants to look like she's the one in control here. A.B.A's already pretty pleased that she's been able to get people to stay so far, but...will they continue to do so if she confesses she messed up? She can't risk that... She can't risk her authority...]

It was a simple test... Testing you ability to balance.

[Yeah, okay, sure.]

If you truly believe you aren't up to the task, I suppose I can allow you to move one bed.

[[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.

[When A.B.A. grabs Akechi, he startles, feathers fluffed up.]

What?!

[Sorry, A.B.A., but now he is thrashing, trying to break free.]|

What is the meaning of this?!

[He was sleeping just fine before, damn it! It's not like he was having a nightmare or anything.

Except his sleep hasn't exactly been restful of late, but at least having some semblance of space with Ren nearby helped a little. This is a violation of his personal bubble!]

A. An Angry Prisoner

[Akechi is very disgruntled by this situation. He's been grabbed by a beast significantly larger than himself, placed into a pile, and it reminds him far too much of some of the overpopulated quarters at the children's homes he passed in and out of.

His eyes dart around. Several times, he considers fluttering away, but would he even make it far before his captor grabbed him with her mouth and placed him back?]

This is utterly ridiculous.

[He scoffs, feathers more than a little ruffled.]

It's not like we're children.

B. Jailbreak

[He waits until he's certain A.B.A. is asleep. Then, with a quiet voice, he whispers to anyone nearby.]

Now seems like an opportune moment to escape. Shall we?

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[Hehe, the way he struggles kind of tickles. B-But besides that, it's clear he hasn't been sleeping very well, either. That seems to be a running theme here, it only strengthens her desire to gather everyone up.

She knows all to well what it's like to be scared.]

Fledglings belong in a nest with the others. You'll sleep much more comfortably in a group.

[Her words are slightly muffled considering her mouth is full of Rookidee, but she still is somewhat understandable.]

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...

I like to have space! This is ridiculous...

[Yeah, sorry, A.B.A. He's still struggling. His pride is on the line here! Why, oh, why can't he just evolve already?]

[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?

[Ridiculous? How can any of this be ridiculous? She's thought this through at least three times, her logic is sound!]

Your former human mind likes having space. Your new body has different wants and needs.

[Is that...even true? Has anyone been fighting with weird, animal instincts? The Pokémon here act pretty civilized...]

I've already observed how poorly you've been sleeping, the solution is clear. You will comply.

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.

I've been sleeping just fine!

[This is a lie. A transparent one, but he's stubborn. He may be small, but he refuses to surrender so easily!

It'd be easier if he did, but he's a fighter.]

Lies!

[She doesn't outright chomp down on him, but there is a little squeeze.]

You're guilty of inappropriate sleep!! Continue to defy me and there will be punishment!!

[But luckily (???) it looks like A.B.A reaches her den of choice before she can make this awkward interaction an aggressive one. Before Akechi can make one more peep of rebellion, she's placing him down in one of the beds. Gently, like the little baby that she thinks he is.]

[Oh, that's A.B.A's voice! Well, that explains everything. Shoka's still going to ineffectually squirm and wiggle her noodle arms around on principle, though.]

Well, I'm not, so—! Ugh, put me down, birdbrain...!

[It might be obvious that she isn't trying very hard to escape. That could just be because she's too tired to fight back—and that is part of it—but the truth of the matter is that she doesn't want to fire off an attack and actually hurt A.B.A (not that she cares about her wellbeing or anything). The worst she manages is lightly slapping her hand down onto the top of A.B.A's beak with an indignant huff.]

Shouldn't you be sleeping in the correct quarters?

[A.B.A seems to be taking Shoka's bap in stride, the only evidence she's even registering getting smacked is the way her eye twitches upon contact. Other than that, she happily ignores Shoka's protests.]

You weren't in a bed at all, were unable to find someone to share with? I wish you would've told me sooner, you're more than welcome to share with me~

[Please oh please say she couldn't find someone to share with. If A.B.A can't make the communal cuddle a regular thing, she can at least rest well with Shoka by her side.]

We'll be in the correct quarters soon enough, do try to remember it so you don't get lost next time.

Uh, hell no? [If she could blush, she would be now.] I was looking for a spot that wasn't taken so I wouldn't have to share with any of you losers!

[That, and even weeks in, she's still not completely used to needing sleep at all. By the time she noticed her body was shutting down and started making her way toward the beds, it was already too late.]

And I know where the quarters are, dummy! I meant you should already be asleep yourself. [Unless A.B.A couldn't sleep? It seems like they've all been having trouble with that recently.] Don't tell me you're so desperate for attention that you're just kidnapping sleeping 'mons now so they're forced to hang out with you.

[...That's the worst excuse Doc's heard in his life.]

Given we're all trying to sleep here, I think I'll fail this task.

Now, if you may...?

[He's trying to get out of the pile again. Hopefully A.B.A. won't stop him this time, because he really is just going to shove another bed up against this one.]

...

[Oh...it would appear she heard that one. A.B.A stops in her tracks, the tunnel suddenly filled with silence.

A silence that's broken by a small whimper....then her soft voice.]

Why...why would you say something so cruel...?

[Silence again.]

...

[And then she just...keeps going! Shoka still held affectionately in her mouth.]

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