[Video/Action for Satsuki]

[innocent_royal]

[The feed comes on to the image of a young girl, who certainly looks much better now, having almost completely recovered from her illness. She was a radiant little beauty with something to share.]

...I suppose, in a way, it is an early birthday gift? I happened upon this beautiful stone the other day. It appeared to be clear and looking into it was like looking into the night sky.

Does anyone know what kind of stone it is? I have here if it helps to see it...

[Anastasia was about to reach for it, she had kept it by her vanity mirror, but she stopped.]

It... It's gone...? Where could it...

[She gets up and leaves her bedroom and out to the living room where she found it. Her Popplio had it and it was bouncing and balancing the Dusk Stone on its nose, with Misdreavus floating around in amusement.]

Poppy! That's not a toy!

[Anastasia's sudden appearance startled Popplio, bouncing the Dusk Stone out of its control and plummeting to the ground. Fearing it could break, Misdreavus catches it in its mouth, making a vocalisation like, "Ta-da~"]

Phew... Good girl, Phantasma. Now, bring it to mo--

[The Dusk Stone began to glow brightly, so bright that it engulfed Misdreavus. Anastasia couldn't handle such bright light that she covered her eyes and looked away. The phone could see everything, as well as anyone watching her broadcast.

The little ghost Pokémon lost its distinctive shape, becoming a glowing ball of light. In mere seconds, the glowing ball of light began to take a new shape, larger and and profound, then the light faded.

In Misdreavus's place was a entirely new Pokémon that she hasn't seen before.

Anastasia looked back once her light blindness went away and saw what happened to Phantasma, then looked back to the camera.]

...Happy birthday to me...? What just happened?

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[innocent_royal]

I was afraid it would be an explosion, and right inside of the apartment, too.

Satsuki would not be happy about that if it was...

[stillsmiling]

Yeah, that would be really bad...

What happened? Your Pokemon evolved...? Why..?

[innocent_royal]

I'm not sure... It happened when Phantasma touched the stone. A Pokémon professor said that can happen.

[Phantasma can be seen drifting around in the background, getting a feel for its new form.,]

[stillsmiling]

I see..!

Pokemon sure are amazing, huh? I still can't believe I have my own Pokemon sisters now.

[innocent_royal]

All your Pokémon are girls? Mine too! Except, Nidoking is the only boy I have.

[She has a interesting way of figuring out a Pokémon's gender without the use of the PokeBit.]/small>

[stillsmiling]

Yeah! Screamer and Boo are girls too. They're even starting to be nicer to me now.

... Oh! But more importantly. Happy birthday~!

[innocent_royal]

Thank you, Shi!

So, do you use this wrist thing to find out if your Pokémon are boys and girls?

I personally use Nidoking... He roars at boys and dotes on girls. So he's always nice to me.

[That's her trick, using Nidoking's "Rivalry."]

[stillsmiling]

It can be used to do that? That's so cool!

I just asked them. They said we should be sisters, so we'll be sisters.

[He smiles proudly at that.] Are you doing anything for your birthday?

[innocent_royal]

[It's like she said, isn't it? Give it time and it will be like you can understand your Pokémon.]

I haven't really thought about it. I may just play with my Pokémon at a park. I'm feeling well enough that I don't need Nidoking to carry me around now.

[stillsmiling]

Really? That's wonderful! I was so worried that you wouldn't be able to enjoy your birthday!

Then if you don't mind? I'll bring your gift to the park!

[innocent_royal]

[She really doesn't want her birthday to be made a big deal out of. But if a friend is offering, what can she even say but the obvious?]

No, I don't mind at all. I look forward to it.

[stillsmiling]

[On the flip side, Shi has never celebrated a friend's birthday before. He may be making too big a deal out of this, but he wants to prove that he can celebrate birthdays. It's childish, but he wants to make a point to himself about always being left out of parties back home.]

Great! We'll come out to see you at the park, okay? Have fun until then!

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[innocent_royal]

Okay. I'll see you soon.

[It was getting to be noon when Anastasia arrives at the park with her six chosen Pokémon. She was dressed in a simple shirt and skirt in bright mono colors and draped in a shawl to make sure she doesn't relapse in her illness.

Sylveon and Glaceon chase each other. Ribombee is gathering pollen. Nidoking stays close to Anastasia to make sure no males get close. Popplio was splashing around in the nearby pond and Mismagius was invisible somewhere, scaring people because that's just what it does as a Ghost.

Anastasia wants to play too, but she doesn't have the stamina yet for that level of play, especially with six Pokémon. She's content watching her Pokémon play like a mother to her children while she waits for Shi to arrive.]

[stillsmiling]

[Shi also chose to bring his Pokemon friends along for this trip. He's hoping some fresh air and outdoors time will help his ghost-types stop being rude, but that's just a dream. More importantly, he's carrying a carefully wrapped package as he heads over.

And he's nervous as heck!

This is his first time trying to give a friend a gift for their birthday... and something handmade too! He's being mindful not to hold the box too tightly, afraid of damaging the photoframe inside it. It hasn't crossed his mind yet that framing sheet music with a song for her might be silly: There's a chance she can't read it and a higher chance there are no instruments to play it.

But he's more nervous about damaging his careful wrapping at this point.]

Ah! Ana~! G-Good afternoon! How've you all been?

[innocent_royal]

Hi, Shiro. I'm doing all right.

[Her Pokémon that were present, namely Sylveon and Glaceon, greeted Shi with friendly barks. Except for Nidoking who menacingly puts itself between Anastasia and Shi. Yep, Nidoking really does not like males approaching Anastasia.]

Nido, it's okay. He's a friend. He won't hurt me.

[Nidoking was hesitant, but he did give Shi a warning roar before stepping out of the way.

Meanwhile, Ribombee and Popplio were coming up to see what all the hubbub was.]

Pay no mind to Nidoking. How have you been?

[stillsmiling]

[Shi hesitates when he sees Nidoking's reaction. Until he gets the warning roar and the step back, he keeps a respectful distance.

It does remind him to be careful of overstepping boundaries.]

I've been well, thank you. Your friend Nidoking seems really reliable. [He beams with admiration.] I'm glad he looks out for you.

[innocent_royal]

They all look out for me. Nidoking is just more... gung-ho about it.

[Anastasia eyes the box he's carrying...]

What do you have there?

[stillsmiling]

--- RIGHT, THE BOX.

[He almost forgot why he was so wound up. Shi holds it out, though he isn't sure if she'll take it.]

Uhhh... It's a birthday gift. I-I know you said not to make a big deal out of it, but, um, well, uh. You don't have to take it?

[innocent_royal]

No, it's okay. I'll accept it. You did go through all the trouble to make it for me, didn't you?

[It would be rude to refuse it. As she holds her hands out, Nidoking begins to flex itself, warning Shi not to get any closer.

Ignore him, Shi. If you can.]

[stillsmiling]

[He cannot ignore what seems to be a subtle warning. Shi holds the box out anyway, but he is also expecting to be thrown across the park by Nidoking.

Birthdays are more dangerous than he expected. This is like a minefield!]

Eheh... Well... I hope you'll like it... [Now that he thinks about it, she might not have any use for a photo frame. And even if she can read the song he wrote, she might not like it.]

[innocent_royal]

[Nidoking growled more loudly, but stayed his claws when Anastasia accepted the gift.

Upon opening it, she beamed in delight. This is quite an interesting gift! Though her room has a Cute theme, adding this would add some class as well.]

This is quite original, Shi. Thank you! However, um... I don't know how to read music. Did you compose yourself, though?

[stillsmiling]

Hweee... I'm so glad you like it~! I was worried..!

[He nods, turning a bit pink.] I-I did. It's just a simple melody... I could play it, if you'd like? I brought my ocarina~!

[innocent_royal]

[She tilts her head slightly to the side inquisitively. It was essentially a boy serenading for a girl. As they were in a public space, that could draw some attention.

Ultimately she nods and hands Shi back the sheet. There are worse rumors that could appear.]

Go ahead. I'd love to hear it.

[stillsmiling]

[Shi has no idea that there are implications to playing a song for a girl-- no less writing one. He takes the sheet back just as he retrieves an ocarina from his pocket.

After taking a look at the sheet music to memorize it, he hands it back. Then proceeds to play Anatasia a simple, gentle song on his ocarina. It takes him a little over a minute to finish, at which point he lowers his instrument.]

... That's it~!

[innocent_royal]

[She honestly didn't know what to expect, but she was pleasantly surprised and impressed. She gently closed her eyes and listened carefully to the song until it was finished.]

That was wonderful, Shiro. And you honestly composed it just for me?