Voicemail

[pipers_son]

-sure it's workin'? Ah, there it is!

[A Mime Jr. sounds off triumphantly.]

This is Joker! And Angel, a course. [A chuckle.] If ya need ta chat with me, I'll answer soon as I can.

Comments

Valentine's

[puppetnurse]

No real chatting here, but Joker will find a small bag of handmade chocolates in his PC today from the girl he met in Goldenrod a few days ago. Happy Valentine's Day, Joker-san.

[pipers_son]

[!!!]

[Tsumiki, you sweet girl. This is probably the first "proper" Valentines chocolate Joker has gotten in a while. (You know, from someone not in his family.) He might actually try to talk to Saionji about what Japanese custom dictates now.]

[Y'know. If she doesn't threaten him with death. Again.]

April 27 - Voice

[rocketralph]

Hey, boss. It's Ralph. Me an' the kid are out in Mahogany. Think you could give us a lift to the show?

Voice

[pipers_son]

No problem! Can't do it personally myself, but I'll send someone over ta help ya out. Ya can fit on an Aerodactyl, right?

Right after the News Update about the train

[crackpotcrocker]

Hey... [There's an awkward pause.]

About that train incident... I didn't find out till after the fact that it was... one of me.

[pipers_son]

Oh, hey there. Don't worry 'bout it. Figured it wasn't somethin' ya knew about, or Snake.

May 3rd | Evening, end of the last night of the circus | [text]

[awesmazings]

[Now this is odd. Jimmy hardly ever texts if he can use video instead, and to be perfectly honest he could very well just go find Joker and speak to him directly since the whole Circus staff has been working together for the past three days.

But, for some reason, he doesn't.]

Hey. Are you busy?

[pipers_son]

not busy enough that i cant type inbetween work!!!! whats up jims

[Yes, he's still doing some work... Even if the last show of the day is done with, there's still paperwork to go over with, even with Sho helping on the financial side of things.]

VOICE ( backdated to the fourteenth )

[athirst]

[ it's already been a few days, and with his older brother alongside him, he's learned a lot more than what he would have by himself. getting thorough "lessons" and lectures about what was what and how things worked around here— that includes how to work the boxes, once in cherrygrove.

sasuke hasn't had any luck with catching another teammate just yet ( he's trying, and he's stepped it up with training! ), but he's learning the ropes of just about everything anyway, including pcs. it's where he finds the egg, from joker—

he didn't know where to start when it came to thank yous! but even then, he had some help. go on, he's gently instructed, and by evening, joker's getting a call. a shy one, but a call no less. ]

Mr— [ ah, right. cutting off, and taking another breath before starting again. he almost forgot-! ( it's the giddiness, really ) ]

Joker-? [ is he there-? ]

VOICE

[pipers_son]

[The replying call opens up with what sounds like a lot of crashing, followed by an awkward silence. Joker's voice finally comes through, although it doesn't sound like he's speaking directly into the 'Gear.]

Invidia, can ya get Claw and Fang and make sure they didn't break anythin' important? [Aaaand now he speaks into the 'Gear.] 'Lo!

7/15

[codeforhope]

[Today, Joker will be receiving a very special package. Wrapped up inside is a rather fuzzy, purple scarf. The threads seem to be pretty erratic, but it is sturdy enough to actually wear, and softer than anything. It looks to have been lovingly crocheted by a certain Pokemon.

Accompanying the scarf is a note written in careful print.]

Happy Birthday, Joker-kun. I hope this can be useful for you.

[pipers_son]

[Sometime later in the day, a selfie will be shamelessly sent back to Chihiro of Joker and Angel happily wrapped up in the scarf, brinning broadly.]

[Scarfs are never a bad present in Joker's opinion!]

8/14 Anonymous Text

[codeforhope]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!

> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

[beholdmypokemon]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!


> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

9/8 [Action]

[awesmazings]

[Early in the morning from his door at one of the hotels in Violet City, Joker might awaken to the sound of quick knocking before a voice calls out from the other side.]

Joker! Joker, wake up! You gotta come outside and see this!

[pipers_son]

[Good thing Joker's always had to be an early riser. He's still yawning a little bit, Angel on his shoulder and clinging to his hair as she does the same.]

What's it now?

Sep 18 [Video]

[quickattackjack]

_{[A slightly disheveled Jack with baggy eyes grins into the camera.]}

HELLO! I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I RECEIVED THE BATS! I ALSO WANTED TO TALK TO YOU MORE ABOUT THE HAUNTED HOUSE!

_{[His Arbok and Murkrow can be seen behind him, cringing a little at their trainer's weird needless yelling.]}

[Video]

[pipers_son]

[Jack are you okay]

[Wait that explains it]

[Joker only has his one hand, which is really ineffectual for blocking his ears, but Angel sure is and looking alarmed. What is this even. Joker turns down the volume on his 'Gear a bit before yelling back.]

WELL I'M ALL EARS!

voice;

[in_praetego]

Mister Joker, it's Yukio Okumura.

Listen, I'm sorry to spring this on you all of a sudden but I was wondering if you could help me and my brother out with something.

[ And if you listen closely in the background, you can probably hear chittering... like gerbils... lots of gerbils. ]

Would you by any chance need some gerbils for your circus? They kind of look like Pikachu so it's a safe bet they're probably electric types.

voice;

[pipers_son]

[Mister Joker, oh good lord-]

Well, the more the merrier, ain't that what they say? How many are there?

angst;

[lackingbeauty]

[Beast has had some interesting conversations over the past few days.

That dandy in a suit who called himself a "reaper", Ronald. Snake, who'd looked furious about something when they'd spoke, a look she'd never seen on him before.

And all of them led back to talking to Joker. About something that happened "after". Something she didn't remember happening. Something that had happened at Father's mansion.

Beast had been lying awake at night thinking about it for days, and it was starting to show. But it all led to the same conclusion-

She had to talk to him.

But she knew Joker well enough to know that if it was something he hadn't told her already... it wasn't something she could get out of him easily. So the night she couldn't take it, Beast tugged her jacket on over her nightgown and reattached her leg, slipping out of bed and out of her tent...

Only to wind up at Joker's.

She stood outside it for a long time. Until she started shivering slightly, and finally called out softly. Once, she might have just let herself in-

That was "once", though.]

Joker? Ye awake?

[pipers_son]

[Busy. Busy busy busy, and hardly a moment to rest sometimes.]

[The weekend shows are over and done with, so that's at least one thing he can put to bed for another month. Still, now it's the breeding centre that's calling his attention. Or, well, maybe it's just something he wants to call his attention because idle hands make for the devil's work...]

[Or, really, just a chance for the thoughts he's been spending so much of his time running away from to finally snag onto his legs and trip him up. That's one of the blessings of this place. There's so much to do and be distracted by, and god knows he could use his distractions.]

[It's a burden on his Angel, he knows. These last few weeks have not been kind. It'd felt uncomfortable for something, someone, to know his feelings almost more intimately than he even knew them but she just doesn't stop. At least on nights like this, her tiny little Mime Jr body can't keep up and she's tucked away in the bed as he sits at his own desk with his mind buzzing. It's late, and he should be asleep. Yet here he is, staring at a whole list of Pokemon and trying to make sense of it all. This place made him a trainer, not a breeder.]

[He's startled out of his thoughts as he hears Beast, relief and worry combining in a strange way in his chest. She's here, still here, and he's amazed still that he hadn't had to give up his remaining arm for her to be so.]

Yep, might be up long enough ta see the witchin' hour come an' pass! Come on in, now, yer gonna catch a cold with the chill that's been passin' through here lately.

[voice] 12/1; Afternoon

[awesmazings]

Joker? It's Jimmy!

[There's the sound of gentle rain in the background, but not loud enough to be outside. Wherever Jimmy is, it sounds like somewhere indoors.]

I think I'm back in Goldenrod now. Kinda been all over the place this weekend, yaknow. I just wanted to call and make sure you're okay, since I haven't been able to since the beginning of the weekend. Lemme know where you are, I'm...prolly gonna stay put for a while.

[There's a bit of an odd tilt in his voice there which he quickly corrects in his next sentence.]

So yeah, call me back when you can!

[voice] Forgive this super ridiculous late tag

[pipers_son]

...Alright there, Jims?

[Yeah he caught that weird tilt.]

[video] Jan 19th

[exeggutorhead]

[The background of this video is definitely inside a house, but Envy's red cheeks and the fact that he still has his coat on are definitely clues to the fact that he just came in from outside.]

[He's also looking a lot more frazzled than usual, and there's a small frown on his face.]

Hey, Joker, are you there?

[video] Jan 19th

[pipers_son]

'Lo, didn't expect a call from you all of the sudden. What's wrong?

[January 25th] [Voice]

[wing_attack]

Hey... Joker? It's Tobias. I wanted to ask you a question.

[January 25th] [Voice]

[pipers_son]

I'm all ears. What's on yer mind?

Valentine's Pidgey Post

[awesmazings]

[Joker will be receiving a nicely wrapped bag of chocolates today! His are all in the shape of little Mime Jr's. Along with the box there is a note:]

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you have a super, wonderful, awesmazing day!

~Jimmy

[action, april 11]

[walkersystem]

<sub>[So Molly's been at the circus for a few days now ... for a few reasons, she's mostly followed Jimmy around like an anxious puppy, but she's also made sure to occupy herself elsewhere - with some of the pokémon around, or out in the city, sometimes not coming back until a bit too late for an eleven year old.]

[So she's kinda stayed out of Joker's way, for the most part, whether she meant to or not. She's kinda stayed out of everybody's way, because she's been upset and been having bad dreams and she's not sure what do about that.]

[But she's starting to relax more, at least outwardly, so on this morning she's exploring a bit more freely, her pink Furret in tow, when she decides to come up to Joker and actually properly say hi.]

[Cause Jimmy talks about him a lot, and Molly figures it's only right that they talk at least once since she's staying with them, but she's never been properly introduced and isn't entiiirely sure that this even is him, which is why she starts with a question after she's watched him handle some pokémon for a while.]</sub>

You're Joker, right?

[pipers_son]

[Most days, when Joker returns to the home he's neatly made himself in Goldenrod, he can be found in one of two places. The first is his own personal 'tent' and office, although it's less of the kind of tent he knew back in England and more a proper tiny little building. He doesn't ask for much, honestly, so it suits him fine.]

[The other place, and the place Molly finds him, is the big tent proper where he's surrounded by a literal horde of creatures of all sorts. There's the Unown group, making their rounds up at the very top to keep their collective eyes on everyone, and folks like Ruby the Rapidash and Blitzen the Stantler exercising with a quick trot about. Angel the Mime Jr isn't very far, of course- she never leaves Joker's side even when she's doing the impossible of trying to herd a literal herd of cats. (Litleo, twenty of them, and he'd thought the Unown were a trouble with just their five.)]

[He seems to be nodding to a Gardevoir and Gallade pair when she speaks up, and he turns around with a bright grin. Even privately practicing, he's still put on his usual show makeup. Doesn't feel right not to.]

And you must be our latest fledglin' come ta roost in our little nest! Jims has told me about ya- glad we could meet.

[Showman to the last, he gives a sweeping bow even as his right shirt sleeve flaps emptily. He's gotten used to not having his prosthetic here.]

[A LETTER] June 2nd

[quickattackjack]

A LETTER: Written in graceful script on the back of a circus flyer.

Joker,

Your anniversary show was FANTASTIC! I haven't had that much fun since last Halloween. However, I am terribly sorry to inform you that I will not be around for another Halloween collaboration. A unique opportunity has appeared and if I don't take it, I know I'll be rolling in my grave years from now. I am so glad to have met you--it's hard to find else so excited about making others both laugh and scream. You are a fantastic collaborative partner and an even better friend.

This does not mean that the fun has to stop! I have left my estate in the care of Jimmy Twoshoes. On my orders, any member of the circus who needs a roof may knock on its door. I also encourage you to use it again this Halloween! Please see that Jimmy has help running such a large home.

Dead and gone, but not in spirit,
Jack Skellington, Pumpkin King of Halloween

GIFT:
> Jack's signature bat bow tie. Attached is a note. "Stay sharp!"

Backdated to 6/2, evening

[awesmazings]

[Jimmy had been busy preparing for his trip with Molly when he received a letter through the Pidgey Post. It was unprecedented to say the least, having effectively taken the wind out of his packing sails enough to put a damper on it for the rest of the day. He was used to this sort of thing happening by now, sure...but it had been a while since someone he was this close to left. He liked Jack a lot, so it's hard. At the same time, though, it's made easier knowing that this was something Jack wanted and wished for on his own.

He eventually picks himself up and heads out from his personal tent, the folded letter in one hand and the silver key in his other while he sets off to find Joker. Assuming he's probably either in the main tent or in his own, he checks those areas first.]

Joker? It's Jimmy! I uh...I need to talk to you, if you're around...

[Leader's following behind him as usual, but he's also joined by a very frazzled looking Murkrow perched on his right shoulder. Her sour expression betrays how disheveled she is by her trainer's disappearance, but Jimmy's a familiar face, at least. Of course Jimmy feels bad leaving her cooped up in her ball during this, so he decides to just keep her with him for the time being.]

[pipers_son]

[For once, it's not in the main tent that Joker can be found practicing with his Pokemon for the next big show. It's his own private tent. None of the usual bells and whistles that comes with his appearance, no gleeful flamboyancy. He's dressed down, a bit somber with Angel on the bed looking even moreso.]

[He's in front of his mirror, holding up a very familiar bat bow tie up in front of his reflection.]

[When he hears Jimmy, he takes a breath and turns away. He's already pretty sure what the boy is coming to see him about, and seeing the Murkrow only cements it.]

Got yer letter, then?

[Voice] August 12th

[wing_attack]

Hey Joker? I had an idea for something, and I don't know how to pull it off, so I wanted to ask you.

[Voice] August 12th

[pipers_son]

Yeah? Well go ahead, let's hear it then.

[audio, October 6th]

[garbagechild]

<sub>[There's some crackling when the message begins. The Gear hasn't been used in nearly two months, and the mic's dusty.]

[The voice that speaks is familiar and timid.]</sub>

... Um... Joker?

It's me, Wrath...

Um...

I'm back.

[audio]

[pipers_son]

[The Gear clicks on, but then there's the sound of fumbling, a little bit of Pokeyelling, and Joker tripping over his own feet.]

Wrath! Are ya alright!?

way back like december 12th or something lol

[foolishwren]

<sub>[So Heather is in STEALTH MODE.]

[... In this case, STEALTH MODE means coming to the big-top, watching the rehearsal, telling Envy that everybody could totally see his My Little Ponyta underwear every time he did that one trick flip (patently untrue, in multiple ways), and then kissing him on the cheek and saying she had to run an errand and would be home later.]

[Optional last step: winking broadly at Joker before 'leaving'.]

[In any case, she pops back up about five minutes after most of the others have dispersed homeward, and leans into the Ringmaster's tent.]</sub>

Knock knock.

[pipers_son]

[In case it wasn’t obvious from his name, Joker lives for shit like this. The only reason he was able to get away with how wide his grin became when Heather tossed him a wink is because Joker is grinning almost all the time anyway, usually at his Pokemon or one of his own ridiculous jokes.]

[When she finally heads over to his own little slice of the circus, Joker pauses from where he’s glancing over some paperwork and chuckles.]

Come on in~. Glad ta see ya could sneak over.

2/14

[meowbel]

[On the day of February 14th, should they look at their communicator, they might see a message from one young Mabel Pines!]

Hey, you! You there! Yes, I’m talking to you! I’m just here to wish you a super duper Happy Valentine’s Day! May you get a lot of love and candy from everyone around you!

Because I know you definitely deserve it!