[ OTA Actions + Video]

[innocent_royal]

(ACTION #1 "Of Damsels & Daring-Do's")

[It was a sun shiny day in Nova City, one where there is a 100% chance of children playing. Where most children in Nova would be playing with the latest electronic gadgets, most of them in air conditioned rooms or buildings, there was one who took a giant leap backwards in her playtime.

Anastasia was dressed as a Princess that she was as she is being carried like a princess by a Nidoking wearing a black and red regal cloak, running down the road as they are being chased by other Pokémon. A Sylveon wore a knight costume made for large quadruped animals while carrying a toy sword and shield with its feelers. A Glaceon wore a witch costume made for large quadrupeds as well. The Ribombee wore dish towels like a white mage's robes and carried a stick.

Yep, Anastasia was doing this again. She was giggling as her "hero" Pokémon called for her.]

Help me, brave warriors! The evil King Nido is getting away with me!

[The Nidoking steers just slightly out of the way to avoid a random pedestrian in their path. Are you confused, random Genessian resident?]

Oh, hello~

[And there goes Nidoking running off with the girl still. And then a small army of costume Pokémon breeze past. Do you want to join in the roleplay?]

(ACTION #2 "Water Whatnow?")

[It was later in the afternoon and Anastasia was done playing. She was still dressed like a princess when she went into a video store on the way home. Satsuki said she can rent something new, so that's what she's here for, to look for something that may look cute and entertaining.

If you happen to be in the store at the time, feel free to help her pick out something!]

(VIDEO)

[She was supposed to stay in the children's section, but curiosity went and got the best of her and went down all the aisles. During her quick and rebellious glance down the aisles, she found one movie that stood out. With a bright smile, she took it from the shelf just to look over the box art.

Anastasia got her phone at and went on the network.]

Good afternoon, everyone. I'm looking for a movie to rent and I found one with rabbits on the covers. Rabbits are my favorite animals~

[Anastasia points the camera to the box art for a few moments before turning it back to herself.]

What do you all think? Has anyone seen it? Is it good? It has rabbits in it, so it must be good, right?

Comments

Video

[youfool]

Huh! I'd no idea the novel became animated. It's probably wonderful, if it has any fidelity towards the source material. Though, of course, I'd recommend the book first, especially if you'd like a head start in the classroom.

Video

[innocent_royal]

Hmm...
Finding a book store in Nova won't be easy. I might have to go to Genessia if I want to find it.

[She would walk that far for bunnies.]

Re: Video

[youfool]

Hah, perhaps, though I'd recommend the far more frugal fecundity of a library. If Nova City is deprived of that, Genessia City isn't. If neither avails, you're welcome to borrow my copy. It's by far the best story about rabbits I've ever known.

Re: Video

[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia was quietly thinking about it...]

...Perhaps it may be best if I save it for school.

[Video]

[notquitedracula]

Do not, I repeat NOT, under any circumstance watch that movie, or read the book. Please. Just... trust me on this one.

[Video]

[innocent_royal]

[She blinks.]

Huh?
How come? What's wrong with it?

[Video]

[notquitedracula]

Because you're expecting cute rabbits playing around, and that is... definitely not what Watership Down is about. There's a lot of death in it.

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

[ Oh dear oh dear... ]
That movie's a bit, uh... violent.

[Video]

[innocent_royal]

Really...?

[Anastasia looks at the cover art again.]

But...it has bunnies on the cover. How is it violent?

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

Trust me, the cute bunnies go through a lot. Back when my mansion was in the outside world and still has access to electricity, I've watched it on VHS.

[Video]

[fairysoul]

I've never watched this one, so I wouldn't know. But if you like stories about rabbits, my favorite one is called "The Tale of Peter Rabbit".

[Video]

[innocent_royal]

[Big sis!]

Hi, Mavis.
I love bunnies. Is there a animated movie of it? I am looking for a movie to rent.

[Since she is becoming aware that what she just found is probably not suitable for her after all. So yeah, she is still kinda pouty about it.]

[Video]

[fairysoul]

I believe so, yes.

But in case they don't have it, what about an animated movie about fairies? [Tales about Fairies are Mavis' all time favorites.]

[pegasus_soldier]

[He's the mailman of the city, so he's walking around the neighborhood delivering mail and it's a nice warm afternoon. It's not...an exciting job, but it's a source of money and it pays.

He was walking by and make a wave. Did someone said brave warriors? Such words make him feel sad and homesick.]

Hi there Anastasia-san, how are you?

[He can take a few moments off work just to play along? Is that allowed? It should be all right, right? It's almost the end of his shift.]

Are you in need of a knight? I am one.

[He smiled, almost sad, but that because he's homesick, as he is a originally a real knight back home. But then trying to be cheerful.]

After all, we can't let evil win, can we?

[He gave a wink to her pokemon, knowing her pokemon are just playing along. The costumes on them is so cute too.]

[innocent_royal]

[Her Pokemon cheered and rallied around Seiya, recognizing him as a playtime ally.]

A new warrior has entered the fray! Help me, brave Sir! The Evil King Nido wants to steal my Heart and use its power for evil~

[She's just a kid, so of course the plot is cheesy.]

[pegasus_soldier]

[It's a cheesy plot to be sure, but he completely believes it's a good one!]

He wants to steal your heart? That sounds bad! [A source of her power, perhaps?] Well, we can't let him do what he wants. We have to protect you from him!

[Not sure what to do, he simply steps in front of the Evil King Nido to stop him in his tracks, so that her other pokemon will team up or catch up to him.]

Ha, you there! Please, return the princess back. Stop right there or you'll pay the price for your evil!

Video

[ubiquitously]

 ANA!!

[Just one look at the cover, and Uai is certain that no, no, no, NO. That is not the movie for Ana.]

Don't watch that movie!

Re: Video

[innocent_royal]

[Slowly, Anastasia puts the movie back.]

...is it a bad movie?

[ubiquitously]

[Oh, thank heaven.]

Yes! It's... It's not for kids. It's not cute. It's a trap!

Action #1

[protectshope]

[Madoka was returning home from a shift at the cafe, but pauses when she crosses Ana. It takes her a moment to figure out what's going on, at which point she giggles and smiles.]

Ah, hello! Sorry, I don't mean to interrupt. [The shiny pink Deerling at her side looks at the other Pokemon quizzicly. It's not often that Madoka's Pokemon meet other Pokemon, since her friends don't have any.]

[innocent_royal]

[Before they got any further, the hero Pokemon managed to intercept the evil king Nido. This gives Princess Anastasia a chance to chat casually.]

No, it's okay, you're not interrupting. We were just playing. How are you?

[protectshope]

Playing? Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun.

[She giggles, patting her Deerling's head.]

I'm great! I just got off work... and the weather is so lovely!

Action #2

[lunarlegionnaire]

[There's a familiar face in the technical section. He's looking for advanced video tutorials on maintaining Nova City hovertech, ever so slightly lamenting the absence of his best friend and pilot who normally handles that for him. It'd sure give him time for more important things.]

[It's the flash of bright elegant finery from the corner of his sight that calls his attention. And when he sees who it is, Marc Spector smiles to himself and forgets all about his browsing. Stodgy demos can wait. One of the 'more important things' is right in front of him now.]

Are you sure you're in the right spot, Ana?

[innocent_royal]

Mister Spector?

[A cute, trusting smile. Anastasia didn't expect to run into someone familiar here.]

Umm... I don't know. Am I? What are you doing here?

[Don't try to dodge it, Ana.]

[lunarlegionnaire]

[His answering smile is warm and playfully lopsided. He simply points up, where a holographic sign confirms she's in the Technical section.]

Oh, just... brushing up on fixing things. Like that suit of armor I've got rusting in my closet. What about you? [He drops his voice like the walls have ears.]

If you broke something and you need to fix it before Ms. Kiryuin comes home, I won't tell a soul.

[Okay, now he's teasing her.]