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[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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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.]

Sure, I can point 'em your way. With all the people coming and going, it makes keeping a stable staff pretty rough.

Hope things aren't doing too badly, though.

[Because he knows running that circus is a tall order and requires plenty of helping hands.]

Hey, we’re doin’ well. Lost our singer a while back, but…. S’what happens. Even back home, people came and left, y’know?

[If it looks like he’s handling this well, it’s because he’s a filthy fucking liar with a great poker face. He leans back and shrugs.]

Probably when things calm down, I’ll start askin’ around for help again on the network. Can never have too many people, yeah?

Yeah. Still, sucks that there's no way to predict it. I know Kairi was pretty upset... but now she's gone, too.

[Sigh. It's a never ending cycle. And just when he'd gotten so used to seeing her again.]

And that's a good mindset. I'm still down for helping. Just gotta wait 'til I can get back to the rest of my team...

Well, ain’t any rush, is there? Take yer time, we’ll be fine. Promise.

Ooooh, but if ya wanna bring us back a souveneir, that’d be more than fine!

Like what, though? A piece of rubble? Some random trinket? I mean, I can't think of much that sticks out, unless there's something in Johto you haven't seen yet.

I’ll accept a shiny enough rock, but a funny hat’ll do just as well!

Okay, how funny are we talking? Because I've seen a few stupid cheese hats around...

Yes.

[Don’t play with him, Riku, he will absolutely wear a cheese hat.]

...Are you serious?

[Dude, really? You really want to wear a block of cheesE?]

I mean, I can do it, but I gotta warn you. They're pretty tacky.

Do I look like a not serious kinda fella?

[He regularly wears show makeup in his daily life, Riku. He is all for tacky.]

...You do look like the kind of guy who'd unironically dress in tacky clothes.

[...Heh. Blunt, maybe, but he can see it.]

But fine. I'll grab you a cheese hat if you want it that bad.

I’d look good doin’ it.

[That is almost definitely a lie, but he gives a triumphant laugh.]

I can’t wait ta get it then! Get me the fines one there.

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