113rd moon [video]

[paladinlost]

...You know, I cannot quite recall who first completed the Johto Gym challenge. Remembering Kanto's is easy, but Johto's... It's completely slipped away from my memory.

[Today, brodcasting from an unrecognizable building, Cecil looks a touch delighted, a dash nostalgic... but their a strong undercurrent of pride in there.]

Back then, during the first year of our presence in this world, there was a rumor. Defeat the Elite Four, and the path home will be revealed. Many believed it, and put all their efforts in earning all eight badges, hoping to be recognized as worthy challengers. Those efforts continued and doubled, along with the number of badges we could win. Of course, they were in vain, as we were only recognized as serious contenders a year ago and only three among us have prevailed since. Most of those hopeful trainers are long gone now, without ever reaching the goal they strived for.

[There's a point to this beyond the sneaky announcement, and he's getting there. Promise.]

So. Whoever you were, wherever you are, know this: the Elite Four have no way home to reveal, no explanation to share, and whoever invented that rumor had far too much imagination to share. My apologies for the wasted time and the dashed hopes.

Comments

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[notmyrealname]

Good to know.

One less group of people I need to worry about questioning about that.

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[paladinlost]

One less? How many do you have left, between those who know nothing and those we cannot reach?

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[notmyrealname]

Enough to keep me busy for awhile.

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[paladinlost]

Don't bother questioning the Gym leaders; they know nothing. The occasional visiting professor may know more, but as far as we know they've no such phenomenon to deal with... Which, admittedly, still leaves plenty of people who may know something.

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[notmyrealname]

I'm sure I'll be able to keep myself busy. But I appreciate the advice about the Gym Leaders. That makes this task of mine a lot easier.

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[paladinlost]

As one of the earliest trainers brought to this world, it is my duty to assist newer arrivals. Even if only by sharing who has already been unsuccessfully interrogated.

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[notmyrealname]

I appreciate it all the same.

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[paladinlost]

If you any questions about potential leads that may interest you, do not hesitate to ask. Quite a few interesting locals have visited us, over the years.

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[notmyrealname]

I'll keep that in mind and will most likely be in touch at some point.

Information is too hard to resist.

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[paladinlost]

It has its charms and uses, especially in a world where it was once extremely tightly controlled. Why, there was even a time when learning about Kanto was almost impossible.