[Video] 10th Page | Filtered Heavily From: Jane and John (Backdate: March 6)

[hoperaider]

[Looks like Jake is contemplating on his four badges when the feed turns on. He glances up at the camera and frowns a little.]

It's a while yet before I challenge the next gym, but what's Olivine's Gym like? I've gathered that she uses Steel-types, and I've got Pokemon with the type advantage. I guess what I want to know is if there's any on her team I should watch out for?

[After his battle with Morty, he's gotten pretty cautious about these Gym Leaders.]

Oh! And I know it's a while off, but John and Jane's birthdays are April 13th! I'm not sure where the party will take place until it gets closer to the date, but it'd be ace if friends of theirs could make it for the celebration! However, I want to make it a surprise party for them, so if we could keep it on the down low, that would be exceptionally helpful.

[Filtered to: Dave, Bro, John, Rose, Jade, Terezi, Val, Other Father, Aradia, Sollux, Karkat, Kanaya, Dirk, Carmen(?)]

[He's...kind of nervous about this, wow. It's like facing both immediate and extended family and...wow scary.]

A couple of you might not care much, but I thought I'd include you in on it anyway. Dirk, too, so he can jump in whenever like the ninja he is. Um...sooo...Dirk and I are dating. [Blasted blush go away.] As of today, in fact. That's a thing that happened. ...yeah.

[Filtered to: Jane; Backdated to before this went up because Jake's mun forgot all about cause and effect]

Um. Can we talk? Face-to-face? Somewhere?

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[when_turks_fly]

Dating, hmmmmm? [ -- and there's the tone. Run. ]

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[shippingmath]

Sounds like you have something to say about it.

[oh god he's not ready for the trolling]

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[when_turks_fly]

Something is singular, Dirk. Try again.

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[shippingmath]

Some things, then. You gonna actually say them?

[It's a good thing this is audio, because his face is likely to turn into a tomato at some point during this conversation.]

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[when_turks_fly]

[ Good? That's terrible. That means Valeria misses out on a crucial piece of ammunition and also the opportunity to enjoy tomato!Dirk! ]

I'm building up to it. The build up is an important part. You can't rush these things.

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[shippingmath]

[It's the best. It means she can't blackmail him with it.]

Too bad. I'm rushing you.

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[when_turks_fly]

[ Blackmail him? Oh come on. Like Val would -- okay, maybe. Under the right circumstances, but still! And seeing how she's being rushed? ]

And I'm just not sure where to start. I could tell you how pleasantly surprised I am or I could cut right to the chase and start on how adorable a couple I think you two will make. Decisions, decisions!

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[shippingmath]

[Yeah, that blushing? Happening starting now.]

That's... great. Really.

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[hoperaider]

Yes, I imagine that she'll be tough to defeat! I've noticed that after Whitney, things certainly get a lot tougher. I'm really looking forward to it, especially Blackthorn's Gym! The Gym Leader there uses dragon-types, so it'll be an interesting battle.

[He grins cheerfully.]

But of course! I wouldn't dream of you missing out on it!

[And now Jake tilts his head.]

Yes? Is...there a problem?

[Confused Jake English is confused.]

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[when_turks_fly]

Blackthorn... that's Clair, right? [ Yes, someone has been doing her research. ]

I'll be holding you to that, Jake.

[ Oh dear. Valeria's smile stretches that much wider now. ],/b>

A problem? Most certainly not. I'm happy for you two! I am! It's just... this is all so sudden. [ Run, Jake. Don't take the bait. Don't do it! ]

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[hoperaider]

Yep! I'm curious about her strategy with dragons, too.

[All these question marks.]

Sudden? How? [He's about to start apologizing.]

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[when_turks_fly]

Dragons? Oh, that's right.

[ Don't get her started on dragons, Jake. She's still training to be able to take them down on her own. She was before she came to this world. ]

Well, I suppose it wasn't really that sudden, but really, Jake. You could've told me.

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[hoperaider]

Mhm! I'm pretty confident in my Glaceon, but I think some of her dragon-types know some fire moves, so...I'll need to figure something out.

[Probably consult Dirk on strategies for once.]

But...it happened just yesterday and I told you now! I'm...sorry?

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[when_turks_fly]

I'm sure you'll figure out a way around it. You could always work on her evasion?

<[ And that... that is just precious. Jake, please. ]

I suppose it's alright. I mean, I would have appreciated having more time to prepare for my boys becoming an adorable couple, but I suppose I'll just have to make some last minute preparations now.

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[hoperaider]

Well, I think that her evasion increases during a hailstorm, and she does know the move Hail....

[Good thing it's a long ways off!]

Wh.... [what does he even respond to first] Um...sorry for the inconvenience and last minute planning, Val.

[He looks legitimately apologetic why Jake]

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[when_turks_fly]

[ Okay, putting the dragons and the strategy aside for a moment because wait a minute. Is he...? Oh gods, is he -- ]

Jake, are you taking me seriously?

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[hoperaider]

[The clue train always hits Jake when it's much too late for it.]

...You...weren't?

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[when_turks_fly]

Goodness no! I mean, I --

[ Oh Jake. Jake, Jake, Jake. Baby. Darling. Sweetie. ]

No, I was only teasing! I'm happy for both of you! I just... [ Failed kinda miserably. ]

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[hoperaider]

Oh, okay!

[He perks right back up. Jake is a puppy, it's the only logical conclusion.]

Phew, you started scaring the knickers off me.

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[when_turks_fly]

[ A puppy? She knows someone kind of like that... ]

Tell Dirk he can send his 'thank you' to my inbox. I also accept candy!

[ And no, she really couldn't resist. ]

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[hoperaider]

Wh-what?

[He sounds so confused.]

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[when_turks_fly]

Ask Dirk.

[ Yes, she's going to go there. Oh Jake. ]

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[hoperaider]

But...I don't get it.

[Jake doesn't want to go there, mom!]

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[when_turks_fly]

[ Shhhh, so. You have to go there sometime and -- he doesn't get it? Wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait. ]

You really don't get it?

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[hoperaider]

No?