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[Action; A]

[Father's been back and forth about the Otherhouse and where-ever else he's needed, caring to mutated children, trying not to be sick and trying not to show that he's ill to anyone. The children come will always come first to him, but he's at that point where he can't physically stand up properly anymore.

After the destruction of one of the two bathrooms and the other one being used for quick visits of toilet abuse, he's got a new, sad instinct at the idea that he can't take a bath. Something's telling him that he needs to find a body of water to relax in! And- wait- then he realizes that there is another...

Residents of the Otherhouse and those just passing by, feel free to find the mutated Other Father with his trousers rolled up and his webbed feet soaking in the front-garden pond. He really doesn't look so good, but he's putting on a smile as usual.]

[Action; B]

He felt bad not taking the Pokémon for a walk, ill or not. They're like the family pets or another set of kids, so he has to pay attention to them. Once feeling relaxed and better, with the kids are out of the house for whatever reason (which at the moment, seems to be to buy new Pokégears), he buckles up his party and heads on out.

Making his way to the outskirts of Goldenrod as usual, it's not long before they encounter a Pokémon. And then another one. And another. A mixture of Growlithe, Snubble and Mareep begin to growl, obviously agitated at the presence of the Other Father. His own Pokémon begin to get defensive, alarmed at the behavior, eager to let out warning that you do not touch this man.

A stare-off takes place until the Mareep cries, a shock of electric hits the Other Father in the arm and he tries to muffle a cry of pain; so sharp, but he felt everything. Falling to his knees he, he can only watch as his own 'mons jump forward and begin to attack the oncoming Pokémon, blocking them from their trainer.

It's not until a single Drowzee walks forward and begins to make noises, staring at Father with a look in his eyes that's just so mesmerizing... the Pokémon fail to protect him, not noticing the subtle attack. He begins to feel tired and the world begins to fade away as he falls entirely to the floor, eyes closing. The last image he sees is Snapdragon stepping in front of him, glowing brightly and changing shape. Nothing else quite registers as he falls unconscious.

((ooc; So Father's asleep somewhere in the long grass of Goldenrod; his Pokémon are protecting him for the moment, but if someone else wants to come and help then they're free to.

If not, Bobby the Blastoise will be carrying him back home and away from the wild.))

[Voice/Action; C]

[A few attacks managed to hit him in the miniature battle of Route 34, some bruising on his face that he doesn't want the world to see.

He's trying to be as chirpy as usual, but he's struggling.]

Might be best that everyone stays away from the wilderness; the Pokémon are attacking trainers.

Here's to hopin' we all get better soon.

[And the short feed ends.

If anyone's in the house, father's in his room, lying down. He wants to get up, but he's used all his energy in the last two days.

Sometimes, he really misses living off of the Other Mother's power. He never had to worry about any of this, and he's sure-as-rain not used to it.]

[The feed turns onto video, facing your dear Other Father who's sat at his piano. He's alone today, the other Pokémon either being in the house or in their respective balls.

He doesn't look at the camera, but instead just begins to play a song that may be familiar to some. It begins soft and slow, the same as his smile; it's not blaringly in your face, but instead it seems to compliment the tune. To play an instrument is to hit the right notes and keys, but to perform, you have to feel it. And he's been practicing for this, ever since he first heard his little boy play the beautiful piece. He doesn't want to best him, but instead to make him happy, perhaps feel that- yes- he would take his time to play a song that he had shown to him.

As the tempo speeds and the keys get more complex, his smile widens, his posture changes- still professional but with a looser feel to it. He moves with the keys, dancing in his own right.

He finishes the song as he would tend to picking a delicate flower; carefully and lightly.

Upon finishing, the camera finally catches his eye.]

Don't think I did as well as John, bu~t it was something I just had to try my hands at.

[He would have broadcast it just to John, but music is something that everyone deserves to enjoy. It makes people happy, sad, passionate... It can bring out emotions that other things can't, and that's a beautiful thing. It makes you think.]

I~ just hope I did it justice.

[He's been hearing people talking about 'Father's day' recently, but he's never heard of it before then. Apparently it's a day to 'celebrate your dad', which he think's a lovely holiday- even though the father's should be celebrating their children!

There is one thing though...]

'Think today's for Other Fathers, too? o~hoo~

[He doesn't mind if it isn't; he doesn't want any praise for what it is he does, because that's what he was made to do! And he loves doing it more than anything.

He'd just like to know more about this holid.ay]

I'd like to spend today appreciatin' my wo~nderful children- not that I don't everyday. [A chuckle.]

Al~ways remember I love you all.

[Action]

Father's going to be out and about and also inside, today! You can either catch him at the Breeding Center, at the Otherhome (which is now fixed from the flood! Thanks to major savings and some help from the Pokémon) or walking the Pokémon around or just outside of Goldenrod.

Sitting on the shell of a Blastoise, the Other Father's swimming through the streets of Goldenrod.

He's worried. For every person, for every Pokémon and mostly for every child. A person can look after themselves, but he was told that children were vulnarable, and although he's learnt that they can look after themselves... It's his duty as an Other father to worry for the safety of his kids.

The storm is loud and the rain pours down on top of them both, but he needs to make sure that there aren't any kids in danger. He's braved and stood up to the Other Mother and- although this he's a little scared of getting hurt- the safety of his children is far more important than his own. They're alive, he was just created; whether that's true or not in Route, it's still true to him, just as it has been for longer than he can remember

He stays silent as he searches with a frown. It's only when he sees a child in the distance, gripping onto a piece of floating furniture, does he change his face. With a smile, he points the Blastoise in the right direction and approaches with a wave

"Da~msel in distress!" As they surf closer, he throws out his hand. "Hop on, kiddo."

((ooc; Feel free to help him rescue the children, or be rescued! He uh... he doesn't know how to swim though. That might be problematic.))

[Video/action]

Top floor's open for a place to stay. Come i~n and join the fun!

[No really. He's set up board games and with the help of his stronger Pokémon, they've managed to get the instruments upstairs.]

[Private to any of the kids he knows/have stayed in the Otherhouse] ~~because I've lost count~~

Might be best to stay outta trouble for a while. [He's thinking of you, Vriska.]

((ooc; I'll be off hiatus tonight or tomorrow! This is just so that it gets out in time.

Expect posts from my other two on Sunday too.))

[Standing happily in the middle of the living room is a strangely coloured Audino that seems to be shining a little. He tilts his head before letting out a cheerful cry.

A voice comes from behind the 'gear.]

A gi~gantic welcome to the newest member of the team! Problem is, can't think of anything to call him. Any ideas?

[He's never seen an Audino before, so he thinks that he's normal.]

And a big thank~you for the little present. [He means the egg.]

[Action for the Otherhouse]

The Pokémon are roaming the house at the moment, free to play. This leaves the Other Father alone, which may not be the best thing.

He had been told that Valentines day was a time to think of your loved ones, which he did all the time, but he couldn't help but wonder on what his wife would say about it... and his wife in general.

The Other Father's in the music room, playing a slower, more melancholic tune than usual.

[A low-down camera views onto a large rock in the Otherhome's garden, which- seems to be... moving? Yep, that's no rock, that's a Blastoise!

A small fray of Pokémon run up to the large Pokémon, a mixture of curious amd excited- expect from the small Oddish, Blueberry, who seems to be a bit confused panicked about the size ration of the Blastoise to the pond it's currently standing in.]

What! It can't be in there! It'll break, you know, and what will Father say?

Father knows, silly. Plus, he doesn't mind when we have some fun! He says that's what life's all about.

See? I can still fit!

Well, as long as it's just you... [Which seems to cue for Pumpkin to experiment with its transforming abilities and- yep, that's a second Blastoise.] Pumpkin! Stop this at once!

[And the feed cuts as Calypso the Psyduck runs forward to stop the Ditto from approaching the pond.]

(( Replies will be from:
Garlic (Gloom)
Blueberry (Oddish)
Bobby (Blastoise)
Pumpkin (Ditto)
and Calypso (Psyduck) ))

[Action]

If anyone's about the house today, they might find the Other Father singing to a baby Budew and a baby Bulbasaur in the living room.

[It's mid-day and the Other Father's up and about, singing along to a song from a Christmas album he not only found, but rehearsed.

The room behind is decorated with all sorts of things, a tree no longer bare, some things probably out of place- well- if John allowed it.

Most of his Pokémon are hustled around him, one in particular being Garlic, the newly evolved Gloom!]

Me~rry Christmas, Joh~to. [He laughs, also dodging backwards with a smile as two smaller Pokémon run over his lap.]

Gotta thank everyone for the gifts. No need to get me a~nything, but it's a~ll appreciated.

Hope everyone's having a fanta~stic day, and enjoying Christmas dinner. O-hoo...

( Cut for OOC image. )

((ooc;

1) If you're friends or family, feel free to pop by the house- any other CR should be welcome too! So Action for those, if you'd like.

2) If the kids in the house want to reply to comments in this post, go for it! He's replying in quite a busy little place today, anyhoo.))

[The camera is a little shaky today, obviously being held by a moving thing that's about the height of an Oddish and seems to be giving a low, unsure cry.

The camera is moving slowly towards the piano in the Otherhouse's music room, where it's obvious from the back, your Other Father is sat playing a funny little tune. Something's reminding him of his time before Johto. But why is Garlic so nervous about approaching her trainer?

The song finishes and the man, as smoothly as he usually moves, spins around on his swirly piano chair towards the camera, obviously noticing that the Oddish is about... And that's when they're visible.

Everything's quite normal about the Other Father; his clothes are in place, his hair is neat and tidy, and his glasses are there... But behind the glasses, instead of glistening emerald eyes, there are two shiny, round, black buttons, staring at the camera. And yet the Other Father smiles, as if nothing's wrong.]

He~y there? [He seems concerned at the attitude of the Oddish, raising a brow.] What's wrong, little gal'? [The Oddish nervously gives a startled cry, the gear shaking with it. The Other Father only chuckles sympathetically obviously understanding what she's getting at.] Still me, Garlic. [And he pats her on the head, a smile that just seems so much more creepier with the buttons staring at the camera.

And then it turns off, nudged by the Oddish ignoring the 'Gear and running up to hug him.]

[LATER // ACTION FOR GOLDENROD]

[He'll be wondering through the city today, looking on his daily rounds and walking the Pokémon. Nothing's that different, nope. He's used to this!]

[Everyday, the Other Father took his spare time from working to take care of the kids and the Pokémon. With his home empty of children to care for, instead he spends his time taking his friends out into the surrounding routes of Goldenrod. Today was no different, and they all had the added bonus of the snow.

Down in Route 34- as filmed by the Psyduck with the Pokégear- the Other Father was wrapped up in a long orange coat, red scarf and gloves to keep him warm from such a physical cold that he had never really felt before; not to say that he didn't like the fall of the snowflakes, no, they made the sky a lot prettier; he was sure that some of the children were to like them, wherever they were in Johto or Kanto at the time.

Around his feet, the little Oddish, the Psyduck, the Dratini and the Wartortle (that had once belonged to Kitty) played on the path to the side of the tall grass, some a little more hyperactive than the others. The Oddish span, the Psyduck watched, the Dratini flailed, laughing, and... the Wartortle had disappeared? But he could be heard. Quite loudly, actually. The Other Father looked around, a playful smile on his lips.]

We~ll, I wonder where Bobby could have gone?

[The Wartortle quite suddenly blasted out of the tall grass from the one side of the path, rapid spinning past its trainer,knocking him and sending his glasses flying into the tall grass. Bobby wasn't scolded, because that wasn't how the Other Father worked; instead he chuckled and went to fetch his glasses, finding it a little harder to see without them.

Feeling around on the ground, he found his pair of glasses right next to... his pair of glasses? But none-the-wiser, the man placed them onto his face, happy that they were once restored... But why were they wriggling? And turning pink? And- crawling up his head? The Other Father could only laugh as the little gelatin creature gave a cry, Ditto, and made its way up his hair and onto his head.]

( ((Who's that Pokémon?)) )
Well, hey there.

[And then the Psyduck dropped the 'gear, eager to run over to his trainer and see what the new Pokémon was- and hand him back his real glasses, of course.]

[[Intentional Video // Filtered to CR (Easily hackable))]

How does a family and friends Christmas sound? [He's really happy at the idea, now that he's found out about Christmas properly, and when it is..] Only problem is, without my wife here, there's no one to cook. Think we could make it a Jam session~? [He makes it sound so fun.]

[The same view as the Pokégear's owner's last post is currently on screen, the only differences being that the weather's cloudy and the garden's a hellava lot neater now; There are even some shrubs and pre-grown flowers! The house itself looks a lot tidier on the outside.]

Everyone worked hard, but we did it together. This house is now a home, wouldn't you say?.~ [He says it with a little arm swing, his actions obviously making a fun show of things... but when is the Other Father not fun- Other than when he's confused.] Gotta thank e~veryone who helped out with the decorating, and to welcome the kids who need to stay. This is our home now, kiddos, and If any of you need a~nything at all, just give me a shout.

((ooc; The Otherhome is open! Unofficially named, of course.

Feel free to assume that your characters helped out- or if you want to log it, then the log's up here. Also, if your characters would have painted patterns and fun things on the walls of the bedrooms, please state. ♥ There are 4 bedrooms for the kids, all decked out with 2 sets of bunkbeds in each room, fun toys, whatever they wanted. Other Father's skint for the next week, but hey, he works full time. There's also a garden (with pond), a bathroom, a dining room, a kitchen and a living room (w/ piano of course).

Feel free to assume any of your child characters in Goldenrod are staying there at any point too. ♥ He'd serve them meals if they wanted them, but nothing extravagant... cooking was the Other Mother's job. ;-; That's the one parental thing he really can't do- as well as discapline very well. That was definitely Mother's job.))

[No longer broadcasting from a generic Goldenrod hotel, your Other Father sits in the garden of a plain house. 5 bedrooms, a kitchen. a living room, a dining room and a bathroom or two. He begins to speak, obviously targeted at the children of Johto.]

They gave us the biggest place they had. Four bedrooms for my children and one bedroom for your Other Mother and myself- well, when your Other Mother gets here. [There's no doubt in that chuckle; he's still certain that she'll come and find him, preferably thinking less on the possibility that she's dead. He's happier to welcome her to a family now, especially since he can defend the children now- as well as their Pokémon can defend their masters.]

I'll be picking up some furniture today, and well~, I think I'll need all the help I can get. [Cue for: Party time, kids! Let's have some fun!]

Come over whenever you like, our new house is at [insert address here, Goldenrod City].

Oh, and I've got a surprise for a certain person... [He starts to sing a really upbeat version of 'Happy Birthday', the name replaced with Envy. It's not boring or embarrassing at all, but really catchy- well, probably to most people that aren't Envy.]

((ooc; the log will be going up sometime later, so keep an eye on the comm if you want your kids or adults to help out.))

I'm interested in setting up home for all of the kids without one, but y'know...~ I don't think I'll be able to decorate it all by myself. [That smile's getting at a potential brilliant project-day.] If it goes ahead, would anyone like to help? We can sing and play games and have fun.

[Private to Rose, John and Dave.]
But only if you don't mind. I won't be able to travel with you anymore.

[It upsets him that he can't give you all his undivided attention here, but he won't favour a child over another. And Dave? He won't give up on you no matter how much un-detected disdain you may have.]

You'll be able to stay, if you want.

[The feed turns on but all there is is white... Has something happened to the feed? Perhaps. Oh wait, no, the white's dissapeared from the screen to show that it's just the nose of a baby Dratini! It bounces up and down happily on the bed of the hotel room.]

Say hello~o to Johto, Snapdragon.

[And the little Dratini gives a cry, the Other Father giving a wave behind him. The feed turns off as the Other Father pats the Dratini's head, staring at it with a loving smile.

Yep. That was all. The newborn dratini wanted to know what the machine did, and the Other Father isn't one to say no to children- human or Pokémon. Ain't he cute?]

[The Other Father's been spending his time off of work to help the music shop in Goldenrod today! He's seen many people go in and out and everyone of them got a joyful, friendly and really quite excited smile! Made to be a musical genius, music is one of the things that he'll be happiest doing. Luckily for him, the place that has the piano stock is the place where his energetic energy is required: Advertising. He's attracting a crowd and that crowd might tell their friends, then their friends will go to the store.

He's been listening and picking up on the rhythms of the background music ever since he got here, figuring their beats, how he could play them and what he could do to improve them... He's gotten one he's very happy with and he's going to show the gear.

Placing his fingers in posistion, he quite suddenly plays this with ease.

As he goes, he's not staying stoic in movement (although with less spinning and taking his hands off of the keyboard), his foot tapping, his body swaying... but, it's rare that the Other Father is ever stoic in movement- or stoic at all!

When he finishes, he bows and gives the usual performing 'Thank you~' and bows, then turns to the 'gear.]

What'd'ya think, Joh~to?

[The camera's sitting on a rock, facing towards the calm waters of Cherrygrove City, a patch of ground somewhere before the furthest patch of blue.

In front of the view is this:

Both Garlic and the new Psyduck are dancing to the background music, Garlic picking up on singing the tune in Oddish too.

And then the Other Father steps to the side of the view.]

I was just teaching Garlic to dance, then this little guy jumped out of the water and joined in. I'd say he has talent.~

[The Other Father made it to Cherrygrove a few hours ago and since has taken a relaxation time with Garlic, which turned into a training session- yes, that's training. And it seems he's 'caught' his first wild Pokémon, and he doesn't even know it yet.]

["Father, father! The machine turned on!" - Translation from Oddish.

A little Oddish jumps up and down on the feed, close to the camera and seemingly attempting to grab the attention of something- or someone.]

Well, what have we got here?~

[It was a someone. A tall brunette man, bespectacled and clothed in a red and black and yellow polkadot dressing-gown. He looks like a friendly man, as he stares into the gear with the kindest, sparkling emerald eyes; they almost look new, if eyes could look new.]

I wonder what it does? Do you know, Garlic?

[The Other Father has never seen a network or digital device like this before... Yes, the Other Mother programmed basic knowledge into him, but it's the fact that he can't tell one if he's shown it that matters here...

Would someone like to teach him how this works?]

( Makin' up an app. about- Other Father doesn't fit! D: )

January

February

March

April

May
Chii || Chii's Sweet Home || nth thread
Jade || Homestuck || nth thread
Luke || Professor Layton || 1st thread
Sakura || Cardcaptor Sakura || nth thread

Douglas || Silent Hill || 1st thread?
Jack || Nightmare Before Christmas || nth thread

June
Haruka || Idolm@ster || 1st thread
Jade  || Homestuck || nth thread
Karkat  || Homestuck || 3rd thread
Kurow || || 1st thread
Loki || Marvel || 1st thread
Miyuki || Prince of Tennis || nth thread
Rin || || 1st thread
Rinoa || Final Fantasy 8 || 1st thread
Vriska  || Homestuck || nth thread
Zia || Bastion || 1st thread

Jack || Nightmare Before Christmas || nth thread
Kimblee || Full Metal Alchemist || 1st thread
Miguel || Road to El Darado || 1st thread
Nanao || Bleach || nth thread
Nanao || Bleach || nth thread
Princess Celestia || My Little Pony || 1st thread
Princess Celestia || My Little Pony || 2nd thread
Robin || One Piece || 1st thread
Saber || Fate/Stay Night || nth thread
Twilight Sparkle || My Little Pony || 1st thread

July
name || canon || --
Dave || Homestuck || 1st thread (new mun)
Rose || Homestuck || nth thread
Rose || Homestuck || nth thread
Eridan || Homestuck || 1st thread
Jade || Homestuck || nth thread [OUTBREAK]
Sollux || Homestuck || 1st thread
John || Homestuck || nth thread [OUTBREAK]
Hiccup || How to Train your Dragon || nth thread
Rinoa || Final Fantasy || 2nd thread
Envy || Full Metal Alchemist || nth thread

Lightning || Final Fantasy || 1st thread?
Reaver || Fable || 1st thread
Albert || Twin Peaks || 1st thread
name || canon || --

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Your Other Father

Everything's right in this world~

[OOC] Info + HMD

[Voice/Video] [16th Song] Outbreak!

Video/Action for the Otherhouse [15th song] It's Showtime.

Video/Action for the Otherhouse [14th song] Other Father's day?

Backdated//10th [Action][Video][Private] An Other father's gotta do what an Other father's gotta do.

Video/Action for the Otherhouse [12th Song] The Disco Ball Audino (backdated to yesterday)

[Pokemon Post] Bobby's filling the pond! [Video/Action]

10th Song [Video/Action/Backdated to the 25th] Father's First Christmas

9th Song [Video/Action] FOURTH WALL GO!

8th Song [Video] A new addition to the family! [Backdated to the 4th]

7th Song [Video] Home Sweet Home (BD'd to yesterday)

6th Song [Video] Ready for remodelling!

5th Song // [Video] Making a house a home

4th Song [Video] Dragon Snappers

3rd Song || [Video/Action for Goldenrod] Not So Background Music.

2nd Song || [Video] Musical shenanigans!

1st Song || [Video] All dads like gadgets!

OOC; [Application Log]

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