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[shiro2hero]

[It's a miracle! The video on the 'gear is displaying a smiling Shiro! Maybe you're hallucinating. Or maybe he's too tired to care anymore. Or--]

[Wait, that's a Zephyr Badge on his shirt collar. Being prominently gestured to by his Haunter.]

Looks like I don't have a reason to stick around Violet anymore.

[That was literally the last reason he'd been holding out on moving on. But his expression doesn't falter when he says it. So that's a good sign.]

I keep hearing good things about Goldenrod. Guess that means I'll see a bunch of you in person, finally.

Unless someone has a better suggestion. We're pretty open.

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[mustachioedmagister]

[If Shiro thought he'd get away without a sassy Tevinter mage commenting on his video, he was sorely mistaken. It doesn't take long at all for Dorian to ping into the feed, grin plastered on his face same as always.]

Don't be so bashful, darling. You've been thinking of me, haven't you?

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[shiro2hero]

[WHOOPS. SOMEONE ENDS UP BRIGHT RED. IMMEDIATELY.]

I uh.

Hello to you too.

[mustachioedmagister]

You know, I quite enjoyed our last outing, but I believe that if you are going to be on my turf, you'll have to enjoy my choices for the evening. Those "pan cakes" were delightful, but I think you need to be treated to something much more extravagant.

Provided you are interested in a second date, of course.

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[coolskeleton_95]

CONGRATULATIONS! TELL ME, HAS FALKNER TAKEN ANY OF MY ADVICE TO HEART AND INSTALLED PUZZLES?

OH, DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY AZALEA TOWN TO EARN A HIVE BADGE, TOO!

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[shiro2hero]

Not yet, no. Sorry. Everything was pretty straightforward.

Azalea? Is that the next one in line?

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[coolskeleton_95]

HOW RUDE! I GAVE HIM A BINDER FULL OF IDEAS!

OH! YES! YOU HAVE TO PASS THROUGH THERE AND THEN THE ILEX FOREST TO REACH GOLDENROD CITY REGARDLESS!

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[veggie_vamp]

Oh My Ghoul, Goldenrod is THE BEST!

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[shiro2hero]

That's what I keep hearing. Almost everyone I've met so far seems like they're hanging out there.

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[veggie_vamp]

Of course! It's got the cutest shops, the coolest cafes, the most adorable gym leader, and Pokemon that can help you get extra cash!

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[meowbel]

Then we should probably meet up whenever you arrive! Just wait until you get over here, it's pretty amazing if you ask me!

[Especially when she can keep buying mountains upon mountains of craft supplies and ever get bored]

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[shiro2hero]

Oh, yeah! I'd like that.

Found any favorite places so far?

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[a_sin_for_him]

Congratulations.

I realize I'm biased, but I do recommend Goldenrod.

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[shiro2hero]

Hey, the one time I was there, it wasn't so bad. The... team skull aside.

I've been told Azalea is the next in line, as far as gyms go. But I'll keep heading in that direction.

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[armoredsoul]

[Al offers a quick thumbs-up and grin to the camera before speaking--good job, man!]

Azalea would be the next place to stop if you're going for the gym challenge, but Goldenrod is a good place to settle long-term!

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[shiro2hero]

[He inclines his head briefly, in thanks.]

That's what I'm told. Looks like it's next, then Goldenrod.

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[radfield]

Congrats on the badge. Heard the first gym is pretty tough, too!

And it seems like just about everyone on the network prefers staying Goldenrod.

[ After reading Riku's posts it seemed like Team Rocket had a tower or something to that effect set up there. Kind of reminds him of Raccoon, but with less publicized crime or drug rings. ]

Anyway, if your next stop is Azalea then feel free to give me (Chris) and my partner, Jill, a holler. Weather's cold enough as it is and the two of us haven't really seen any other trainers after exploring the ruins.

[ Not to mention it would take roughly ten days at best to travel to Azalea if they were to push it, but being used to extreme weather like this was no biggie. Same can't (possibly, maybe?) said for Shiro, though. ]

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[shiro2hero]

It wasn't that bad. But I think I had an advantage.

[Since his Lairon knows a bunch of ground/rock type moves.]

Yeah, that's what I've heard. Most people I know end up there -- people I'd like to see in person, too.

Ruins? Azalea has ruins?

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[pikapikajankenpo]

Grats on the badge! The first badge is always the hardest. I know I'm not ready for it yet, I'm just travelling.

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[shiro2hero]

Thanks. I think I got lucky with this, though.

[heartdive]

...Why would anyone stick around Violet for longer than they have to?

[shiro2hero]

It's...

It's complicated.

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[nobell]

Goldenrod has the best shopping. So, like. Obviously it's no contest.

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[shiro2hero]

Yeah, that's... not really something I've ever worried about.

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[styxiedust]

Oh, you'll be in my neck of the woods at that rate, Shiro-san!

[However--]

Speaking of woods, though, you will have to go around to Azalea for the next badge, then cut back up through the Ilex Forest to get here, if you're interested in going in order. The forest has some varieties of Grass types if you need to round out your team more.

Once you get here, I'll be happy to make more treats for your Pokemon.

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[shiro2hero]

Goldenrod too?

I probably will. It makes the most sense, after all. And we've got some training to do.

[He smiles for a second, again.] I'd appreciate that. And so would they, I think.