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[islandshore]

[The camera clicks on to show a tall, young man in his twenties near some trees some recognize from the tail end of Route 29. He's got a backpack on his shoulders and a slightly slumped posture. It's been a bit exhausting on his part, but that's what happens when you have to deal with wild wilderness.

Clearing his throat, he starts to speak.]

Hey, so I know we've got a bunch of newbies. Looks like the road around Route 29's mostly cleared up by now, but if anyone needs items or a lift to the next town, Sora and I have you covered. Scooped up some food, too, but it's nothing fancy.

...Mostly just sandwiches, chips, and fruit. But hey, beats those berries, right?

Just thought I'd give an FYI before we set out. We're gonna be hanging between New Bark and Cherrygrove for a while.

[With that message out of the way, it's time to get cracking! He can be found at...]

New Bark Town;

[Really, it's hard to miss the seven-foot Charizard swooping over the rooftops. When Riku arrives, he's quick to glance around, trying to pinpoint anyone who looks particularly lot. Once he spots someone, he'll mosey over with his dragon lumbering behind.]

So, how're you holding up so far?

Between Cherrygrove and Violet;

[Unfortunately, toppled trees are a bit inconvenient. He'd already seen one trainer struggle, so once he's seen to the newcomers, he opts to venture down the road in hopes of assisting with the damage. Fortunately, when your team consists of huge, hulking monsters over the cutesy types, it's a bit easier to contend with.

First, we've got a Haxorus using its axe-like tusks to try and burst through some of the wreckage. Next, there's Flare, attempting to scoop up bits of debris and set them in an orderly pile. A Lucario and Scizor follow suit, with Aura Spheres and those big ol' pincers contributing in their own special way.

A Blastoise in shades stands by to offer water to anyone in need of a refresher. However, even with this band of large beasties, one trainer can only do so much, and the route itself takes well over a week to traverse on foot. Should anyone else be attempting to clear the way, he'll seek them out, smiling a bit sheepishly.]

Just had to make it rough on the newbies, huh? Much as I hate Violet, they deserve better than this.

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[codeforhope]

Oh, the road has been cleared, now? That's a relief...

[Or, mostly cleared, it seems.]

I was worried...Komasan-chan and I have been trying to cool the water down for the Pokemon around Mt. Mortar, but I've heard that pretty much everywhere is having problems lately.

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[islandshore]

Sure looks like it, anyway. Meant to get down there sooner, but I wanted to make sure we had the right gear.

[He pauses, squinting a little as he contemplates this Mt. Mortar mess.]

Anyway, do either of you have a Pokémon with Rain Dance or Hail? That could make a difference.

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[codeforhope]

[Chihiro seems to mull over that for a moment before he gasps, like something occurred to him.]

No Hail, but I do have a few Pokemon that know Rain Dance! I hadn't thought about using that.

[Time to bring Horu out, which will be much to Komasan's dismay.]

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[islandshore]

Heh, it's cool. I know there's a lot to deal with out there.

[Still, this brings another suggestion to mind...]

How about Ice Beam or Blizzard? Those might be better at keeping things cool, anyway.

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[fehcatsap]

[Oh sweet, the cavalry's here. Josuke hasn't made too much headway through Route 29 yet, but he's clearly not just outside New Bark either.]

I know at least one person that'll probably tell you they owe you their life or something, and it's not like I've had much to eat either. Felt like that town was getting too small for the number of people hanging around there...

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[islandshore]

Man, I know what you mean. New Bark got old so fast, I wound up leaving the same day I popped up.

[He chuckles lightly, shaking his head.]

But I wasn't exactly in the mood to sit around back then. The idea of some adventure with magic monsters was too good to pass up.

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[fehcatsap]

Didn't have much goin' on in your life before showin' up here, then?

[Sometimes the nothing days were the best days, honestly...]

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[toothaches]

<sub>[It's...PRETTY DAMN HARD to miss a big orange dragon blazing overhead. Maurice and his Rhyhorn have yet to leave town. While Maurice is a fan of roughing it, he's still a little unsteady on his feet. Newly living and all. Both of look up in surprise from their meager lunch--and Maurice with stars in his eyes.]

[What was that Pokemon?]

[Later, whem Riku approaches, Maurice can hardly contain his excitement.]</sub>

That was you! On the dragon! Ahaw man, that was so cool!

[islandshore]

[Riku can't help but grin at the praise, while his Charizard snorts with amusement. At least he's past those days where his ego threatened to consume all in its path.]

Heh, thanks. This your first time seeing a fully evolved Pokémon?

[Seems like it, given the awe, anyway. Not that he can blame him.]

[toothaches]

_{[He's listening to you, Riku, I promise, but his eyes are glued to Flare.]}

I...think so! I haven't seen that many Pokemon yet.

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[usedgravity]

[Ever since it got cleared, Ochako's been travelin between New Bark Town and Cherrygrove training, and now she's checking out the next route since it sounds like someone's going to clear that!]

Whoa...! What a cool team!

[It's her first time seeing a full, fully-evolved team of pokemon - and here she is with just her swablu and hoppip following her around, floating]

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[islandshore]

[Oh! He turns around, flashing a small smirk. This girl seems familiar. DIdn't he talk to her on the network before?

The Pokémon briefly stop what they're doing, some offering grunts in greetings, but most resume their work...

Except the Blastoise, who lets out a loud GRAAAAAAAWR and shoots water into the sky.

Someone likes to make a good impression.]

Heh, thanks. Had these guys for a few years now, but they weren't always this huge.

[usedgravity]

[Ochako laughs at that loud greeting, raising a hand to shield herself from the falling water - her hoppip seems to enjoy it, but Swablu tries to hide under her arms and keep her wings dry]

Ohhh, you mean that "evolution" thing, right? So you must have really taken care of them, huh? That's great!

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[coolskeleton_95]

[There is a man punching trees in the road. Despite this, it seems like it's being pretty effective? A Shinx and Litleo are sharpening their claws on the trees. A Lapras and Amaura are pushing the broken up logs off the road.]

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[islandshore]

[...Oh, he remembers Papyrus from over the network. Is he back at it already? Well, hopefully he got some rest before returning to his hard work.

Curious, Riku wanders closer. His Charizard follows behind.]

Heh. Looks like you've been busy.

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[coolskeleton_95]

[SPARKLES OF GLORY]

NYEH-HEH-HEH! BUT OF COURSE! THE GREAT PAPYRUS NEVER LEAVES A JOB UNFINISHED!

[islandshore]

Seriously.

[He lifts up some smaller debris, hauling it over to one of the piles. Even now, he can still haul logs around without too much trouble.]

Seems like it hit the whole region, so I doubt it's a coincidence...

[Too many disasters, all at the same time? Must be the work of a Legendary or Team Rocket.]

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[hashtagafreakingghost]

You're helping out earlier on the trail? [Hey there, Riku. Ashley's...it looks like she's taking a break at work, given her nametag and lack-of-hat. Just seated in a break-room, pushing a strand of hair free from her ponytail back behind her ear.]

That's so thoughtful of you. Everything's been so hectic since we all got back.

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[islandshore]

Heh. Well, I figured somebody has to, especially since msot of the newbies should've reached Cherrygrove by now.

[He takes a moment to chug down some bottled water, then wipes some sweat off his forehead.]

Pretty insane, huh? I'm not even sure how far the damage has spread yet.

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[hashtagafreakingghost]

It seems like everyone is having problems...and the trains to Kanto are down, so maybe there too? I just don't know, what could've caused this? Has anything like it happened in the time you've been here.

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[pipers_son]

So I guess we're not gonna be seein' ya in a while, eh?

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[islandshore]

Nah. I'll be around. Just figured we'd help out in the earlier routes, since most newbies don't have the resources to deal with all the wreckage.

But Sora and I do, so that gives us an added edge. Guess that's the benefit of training giant monsters.

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[pipers_son]

Been here long enough, and it does start ta be a skill ya learn one way or another, huh? Well, give my regards ta the new faces. If any of ‘em need jobs, we’re always open ta new recruits.
[Is now really the time? According to Joker it is.]