thetombkeeper | IC CONTACT

Edited 2022-12-25 17:57 (UTC)

Hey man, long time no talk! It's Hunk.

If you're still interested, I'd love those Egyptian and Japanese recipes we'd been discussing. And like... I hope the the time travel adventure wasn't too bad on you. You're a cool guy.

[ It's morning. Everything's nicely lit, and the Pokémon are happy and bustling about. Kaiba knows today isn't the greatest memory for Marik, so he doesn't want to make a big deal, but... ]

[ Marik will find a basket in his room, carefully tied with lavender, deeper purple, black, and gold ribbons. It contains a fine array of snacks from Olivine's culinary world, a heated blanket with a cute Gengar design, and the TM Toxic Spikes.

Kaiba's just going to make a breakfast with some of those Olivine spices, let Marik sleep in. Good morning, friend.]

[On Christmas day, Marik will receive a package from Bruno! The package includes a box of homemade cookies, treats for his Pokémon, a gift card to an online retailer, a Spell Tag, and... some notes Bruno's taken on the Ghost-types he's caught since their previous discussion (namely, Phantump and the Dreepy line). These notes include what research Bruno was able to find on each species, accompanied by ones on the behavior of each. There's also an accompanying note--]

I hope the cookies are to your liking and the treats to your Pokémon's, and I hope the notes are helpful for your research. Happy holidays!

- Bruno

[ The video feed opens to the room that used to be Atem's bedroom. It's been converted into a mini dragon sanctuary, with heating lamps, sunning rocks, and a little water fountain...which is the focus of the shot.

Three baby Pokémon sit in the shallows of the fountain, two Horsea and a Goomy. The proud parents, King and Mizuchi, lean in from the sides. King claps his hands, and Mizuchi blows a little line of bubbles to amuse the babies. One Horsea tries to jump at the bubbles, the other watches warily...and the little Goomy wiggles and dances, oblivous. Like father like daughter.

Kaiba leans into frame, shaking his head and smiling. ]

Apparently King and Mizuchi really like the new nursery. How are you doing over there?

[ King waves happily, and Mizuchi releases another string of bubbles. ]

[ It isn't unusual for Fluttershy to call or text Marik throughout the week, depending on how busy either of them are. So it shouldn't be any surprise when he gets a call that afternoon, around the usual time that Fluttershy gets off from work.

But when he picks up, he might notice a bit of a bemused expression on her face, even as she smiles to greet him. ]

Hi, Marik.

[Although not an urgent matter, this was still something he needed to discuss with his close friends. With the influx of people coming from his world, something was bound to come up. Better to nip it in the bud before it came back to bite him in the ass.

Once he returned to the Sevii Islands and to the Voltron home, he found a quiet moment of downtime to pull both Allura and Fluttershy aside. He'd talk to Hunk a bit later.

Marik paces with his arms folded behind his back and Chen on his shoulder, obviously slightly agitated by all of this. But they have a right to know, particularly Shy of all people. He waits for the two girls to get comfortable before he stops pacing and turns to face them.]

So I've... noticed an influx of people from my universe trickling in as of late. I don't know if you saw one of the more recent posts on the network... a brunette girl with a taller boy she called Tristan. They just recently arrived.

[He could never remember the poor guy's name. The only reason Serenity's stuck with him was because he lived in Joey's head for a bit.]

I'm not... asking you to avoid talking to them. Only that if you do, I'd appreciate if... you don't mention me. They're part of the Pharaoh's friends.

[He should probably explain why.]

I didn't do anything... particularly bad to either of them.

[Outside of trying to kidnap Serenity and having the first thing she sees after her eye surgery was her brother about to die but you know. Not that bad.

Marik purses his lips.]

Most of Yugi and the Pharaoh's gang forgave me for the things I did but I still want to be careful. Besides, Joey will more than likely warn them to be cautious of me.

[He sighs, Chen giving him a little pat on the head.]

I promise I'll show my face when I'm ready. I just don't want to be caught flatfooted again like when the Pharaoh arrived and my presence here was announced without my knowing.

[They'll notice his tone softens with what he says next, and Shy in particular can tell his previous tone was the one he generally uses when not his seemingly usual chipper self, where certain words have very precise emphasis and there's almost a growl to his voice.]

I'm... I'm sorry if it seems like I'm making a big deal out of nothing. I want to be honest with you both.

[It's a few days after prom when Ryou texts Marik about something on his mind.]

Is it weird that I'm still curious about the Items?

I don't want the Ring back or anything, but I still wonder sometimes.

[It seemed just like another normal day for the teen. Get up, get ready for the day, help his siblings with various things, go out and ride his bike while running errands. This just happened to be one of those times he was about to head out to grab a few things. He pushes the door open while shouting over his shoulder. Dressed in his "biker" get up, makeup and hair on point as always.]

I'm leaving with Odion now, sister! We'll be back in a few hours-

[Except now there's a weight to his other shoulder as well as his belt. He blinks, stumbling slightly as he holds on to the door knob and realizes the door he just opened doesn't lead to outside like it should.

... This is Shy's room. He recognizes it in a heart beat. And the weight to his shoulder... is a very confused looking Chenzira.]

Chen...!

[His eyes widen and he looks forward, his eyes falling on the only other occupant in the room he's wound up in.]

...Shy...!!

[As the memories come rushing back the tomb keeper steps forward, holding a hand out, those familiar lavender eyes wide with wonderment and a hint of disbelief. They look more healthy than before his disappearance. The shine is back and his pupils are no longer constricted at all times.

He can hardly believe it... He's back. But... he's not in New Bark which must mean... it's one of those weekends. How much time has passed here? How long has he been gone for? His voice is shaky as he speaks. The only way to confirm this is indeed happening is to ask.]

Ih... Is it really you...?

Edited 2023-05-17 18:58 (UTC)

[Since coming to the pokémon world, Marik had gotten to experience and learn about all sorts of manner of holidays, as well as educate friends on the ones he celebrated at home.

Halloween was quickly becoming one of his favorites. A playful but respectful way to pay tribute to the dead and other fun things. Not to mention his pokémon loved it as well. Mostly Oba. Because candy. Chenzira had to make sure the baby didn't eat too much every year. (That usually proved difficult. Oba was a vaccuum for food.)

The tomb keeper had finally had a house built in Lavendar town, along with purchasing the Memory House to manage, expand, and maintain it. There was now a large Egyptian-style tomb in the basement of the building, one that engaged in the practices he had learned as a child to keep the dead at peace. Of course, his Cyclizar business was still as successful as ever. Marik had limited his hours at the dealership to shorter shifts and made online ordering available, as well as hiring some trusted people to run the place while he wasn't there.

This year, as they were decorating Marik's home, he'd planned on him and Fluttershy heading to Celadon to do a bit of shopping, as well as pick our their costumes. This year he wanted to do something that went together. After taking care of the Memory House and now expanded tomb, along with Chenzira finishing up the decorations in their house, Marik dusted his hands off as he approached his girlfriend.]

I was thinking... it's still pretty early in the day. Would you like to go to Celadon? I thought we could... ah... pick out our costumes. M-Maybe themed ones this time?

[When it came to making his girlfriend feel special and loved, Marik thought he excelled at it rather well for never having been in a relationship prior to meeting Fluttershy. They'd just passed the two year mark together and the tomb keeper made sure to take things slow as far as affection was concerned. He let the pinkette sort of take the lead on that front, never wanting her to feel pressured into anything she didn't want to do. (In all manners of life as well.)

But the mood was perfect after a quiet, romantic evening at their usual Valentines Day spot. Perhaps it was because of the holiday, perhaps it was just how madly in love he was. Whatever the case, things felt right. They'd been making eyes at each other all dinner.

The moment the pokémon were left to do whatever in his mansion (Chenzira picking up on that they needed to leave the two alone), Marik led Fluttershy to their bedroom, closing the door behind them, and immediately wrapping his arms around her waist to pull her against him.

He gives that oh so charming smile with the usual blush that betrays his confidence as he gazes down at his girlfriend for a moment.]

Happy Valentines Day, albi.

[And then the tomb keeper leans in to gently press his lips to her's.]

SOLO LOGS

Audio - Before the Team Disappearances

Dec. 23rd

12/25

feb 7th - video

Video 02/27

March 30th - Concerning Yugi's Friends

A few days after prom

4th Wall Weekend - After the Wedding

October Date