Second Drawing; Voice

[heiresssansparent]

[It's around eleven or so at night when this message goes onto the network, about an hour later than Emily is used to staying up. It's her first night having left New Bark Town for the first time, and she isn't used to traveling or being alone outside. It's... honestly scary. But when she goes onto the network, she's trying her hardest to sound calm.]

Is anyone else awake? I can't sleep. I finally left New Bark Town. Traveling is fun! A lot more fun than I could ever have imagined. Everything is just so exciting and there is so much to see!

[But now it's night time, and everything is catching up to her and it's dark and scary and weh.]

I haven't ever slept outside before. There are so many noises... I keep thinking- [That her kidnappers are going to find her again] how exciting it will be to make it to the next town.

Does anyone want to talk for a while, maybe? Even if it is late?

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[voice]

[wontturntostone]

I wouldn't mind. There's usually someone awake this time of night.

[voice]

[heiresssansparent]

[Oh! Someone is taking her up on her offer. She's almost surprised, given how late it is.]

Hi there! Thank you... I wasn't expecting anyone to be up. But I'm glad. What's your name?

[voice]

[wontturntostone]

I don't think I will ever really adjust to sleeping very much again. And my name is Kanaya, what's yours?

[video]

[notchinese]

[Oh no, big sister senses are tingling.]

I wouldn't mind talking with you. I can't really get to sleep either myself. [With that much worry on her mind, how could she?]

[video]

[heiresssansparent]

[When the feed comes on, the surrounding is a little dark, but the light from the gear allows Emily's face to be seen. She looks comforted by the sight of someone else.]

Hello! It's nice to meet you. [She offers a small smile.] Thank you for talking to me.

[video]

[notchinese]

No problem. [Small grin.] It's nice having to talk to someone around this hour anyway.

What's your name?

[brokethecycle]

[Oh hey, its that girl from before.]

I'm up. I don't sleep much.

[heiresssansparent]

[Why yes, yes it is.]

Really? Why not? Do you have a hard time sleeping outside, too?

[brokethecycle]

Nah. I just kind of have a hard time sleeping, period. I don't know why.

love your username!

[iselldrugstothecommunity]

[There's a sound on the other end of someone yelping. Howard didn't realize his PokéGear would talk to him.]

Whoa, hang on...

[He listens to the voice on the other end as she talks about leaving New Bark Town. She can't be too far away from him, a few miles at most, as he's just left too.

And he can't sleep either. Insomnia's plagued him for a while now, so he's used to being tired and jumpy at every bump in the night, but that doesn't mean he would say no to company. She sounds like she's trying to sound put together, which is pretty much how he feels, too.]

Yeah, um, I don't mind talking. The noises are pretty creepy, you know? And my cat weasel thing keeps looking at me like it thinks I'll taste good with barbecue sauce.

ahhh thank you! :3

[heiresssansparent]

[Whoa! That sure is a yelp coming from her device. It startles her at first, but she calms down when she realizes he's just another person. And he seems friendly enough when he talks, so everything is fine after a few seconds.]

They are... And wow, that sounds weird! I have a Pokemon named Ralts and he seems pretty friendly. Maybe you should be careful...?

[Video]

[foolishwren]

_{[Well, when you're up in the middle of the night, what else is there to do? Heather knows what it's like to be stuck in the middle of nowhere by yourself, it can get spooky.]}

Yeah, after you've been here awhile, you get used to the nature noises at night.

S'normal to be creeped out at first, though.

_{[Judging by the (admittedly dark) background on the screen though, Heather's in a cushy hotel room, not a campground.]}

[Video]

[heiresssansparent]

[When she gets a glimpse of the dark background and realizes that Heather is in a hotel, Emily is a little jealous. She had thought camping would be fun and exciting, not... scary. She really wishes she were in a hotel, too.]

I'm not scared! [Lies. But she doesn't want to admit it.] It's just hard to sleep with the noises, is all. They aren't scary... just... loud.

And weird.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

_{[YOU'LL GET THERE, EMILY. Hotels do get expensive after awhile, though...]}

Yeeeeaaaah.

Just for the record, if you hear a noise like a dying old woman screaming, don't freak.

It's just a Hoothoot.

_{[OWLS, MAN.]}

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[show_my_cannons]

Exciting, sure. But stay alert, kid.

Have one of your creatures keep watch.

[SMALL CHILDREN ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS. DAD SENSES ACTIVATED.]

voice;

[heiresssansparent]

I only have one! I have Corvo, my Ralts... I haven't caught anything else. I would rather him be near me.

voice;

[show_my_cannons]

What is a ... Ralts?

voice;

[timelymaid]

I'm still awake, and I don't mind talking!

voice;

[heiresssansparent]

You're the one I talked to before, aren't you? You're the... uh. Ogre? No... Oh, what was it...

[video]

[will_to_burn]

I'm awake!

[ And speaking a little more quietly than she might normally considering that her Growlithe isn't, but her enthusiasm makes up for her decreased volume. Why is she awake? Well, that tends to happen when you get kicked off the bed quite literally by an oversized puppy Pokemon and can't quite get back to sleep even after crawling back under the covers. Hikaru smiles all the same. ]

I'd be happy to talk with you for a while!

[video]

[heiresssansparent]

[Emily is excited at all these people she's getting to meet. She never would have expected so many people to be up this late! It's great, and it's definitely making her feel better.]

Hi! Thank you. My name's Emily Kaldwin, what's yours?

[Video]

[moveslikestrider]

Man, are you kidding? There's a whole bunch of us who are night owls. We hang out till dawn hits then scatter. What's up?

[Video]

[heiresssansparent]

That's good to hear! I don't really stay up late all that much, until lately anyway. Thank you for talking to me, though. What's your name? Mine's Emily Kaldwin.

[She's never seen a boy like you before, Dave. You look... interesting! In a good way.]

[voice]

[when_turks_fly]

So, you've finally struck out.

[ Valeria smiles unseen at that, recalling the message Emily left for her in her inbox. She had a feeling the girl would sooner than later. ]

I'm glad to hear that. If you think you can fit me in, I'd be happy to talk with you for a while.

[voice]

[heiresssansparent]

I have! And I can always fit you in, Miss Valeria. You're my friend!

[She sounds really happy to hear from Valeria, smiling even though she can't see her.]

How are you?