victory_road | [Video] [Action for Goldenrod Pokemon Center]

_{[The feed clicks on and for once Henry isn't in some kind of blind, paranoid panic. In fact, he seems...happy. Chipper almost. The soft glow of the Goldenrod Pokemon Center can be seen behind him. Night time has fallen on the golden town and people are shuffling into the center to take shelter on their travels. It's free and hey, there's free coffee! So long as you don't mind sleeping on what amount to airport seats.]

[And there's something else about him--the man is wearing scrubs with Litwicks all over them. That's right! Mr. Starving Artist himself has finally gotten a real job. But that is not what this broadcast is about.]}

Oh! Before I forget--I wanted to let everyone know that I'm still doing Pokemon portraits. With these new warp pads, you can come here to Goldenrod or I can come to you--to most cities in Johto anyway. It's 1000P for an eight by eleven glossy. 700P for three wallet size. If you don't want prints, I can send you a large digital copy for 500P. I have props, a background, lights, all of that.

If you're interested, let me know!

_{[Throughout the night, Henry can be found in the center handing out coffee and blankets to those staying the night as well as working behind the desk entering data for arriving patients.]}

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_{[... WELL LOOK WHO IT IS!!]

[Heather can safely say that this was a complete surprise. She honestly hasn't even brought up Henry getting a job outside of offhanded teasing since Harry left Johto. Her delight and (yes) pride are plain on her face when she responds.]}

Henry Townshend! Are those scrubs I see?

_{[He's trying to look smug about this. He's trying, but he can't stay aloof when she's beaming at him like that.]}

I just thought...you know. I'd help with the TV bill since I watch it the most.

Oh my stars and garters, I thought I'd never see the day!

_{[Her tone might be silly, but there's nothing mocking about the smile she's wearing. SHE'S SO FUCKING PROUD! HER WEIRD HERMIT BROTHER WENT AND FOUND EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT ANY PROMPTING WHATSOEVER!!]}

_{[Henry finally cracks and starts snickering.]}

W-well, if you do happen to catch a case of the vapors and feint I can check you in.

Good luck doing that, we're on Mt. Moon. Spelunking.

Oh, that's too bad. I'm just the receptionist, not an EMT. How's the cave?

Unsurprisingly, full of Zubats.

I'll be happy when we get to Cerulean and can just warp there the next time we need to go, I'll tell ya.

_{[Mt. Moon is actually really beautiful topside, but go figure the most efficient way to get to the other side is by going THROUGH it, where the sights to see are considerably less dazzling.]}

I'll bet! Oh--just a minute.

_{[He puts the 'Gear down and turns in his seat to welcome a woman and her scrappy-looking Weavile. Once he's checked them in and taken the Poke'balls to the nurse in a tray, he picks up his Poke'Gear.]}

You know, I've been wondering...what do Zubats even eat? There aren't any bug-types in caves that I know of...everything is made of rock.

_{[She'll just take that moment in which Henry is busy helping a patron out to CONTINUE BEING SO PROUD OF HIM]}

--oh, I've seen Paras around in here.

It's creepy, their eyes reflect in the dark when you shine a flashlight around.

Oh...huh.

_{[Well that answers his question. He's just going to...take a moment...and adjust his NAME TAG.]}

_{[The proud smile comes back and she chuckles, fondly.]}

Make sure and use plenty of that hand sanitizer.

Wouldn't want ya to catch a cold off of some random traveling trainer.

Oh trust me, I have been. We treated a Grimer a little earlier and everyone got their own personal packet of wet wipes.

_{[At that, she makes a face. Euuugh!]}

I still don't know why anybody trains those.

Imagine having to literally slime-proof your entire house.