Video / Action for New Bark/Cherrygrove;

[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.

Comments

[Video]

[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.

[Video]

[codeforhope]

Mm. I have an Altaria and Audino that do. The only problem is that...the water is very hot, so everything just melts no matter what we try.

But that would be better than not doing anything at all, I suppose.

[Video]

[islandshore]

...Good point. The heat would probably overpower the ice without cooling the climate first.

[He pinches the bridge of his nose, shutting his eyes.]

Maybe it'd help if you got enough ice? Keep hitting it, and it's bound to cool things off by a little bit.

[Video]

[codeforhope]

Right...it would be better than doing nothing at all, at least...and I hate seeing these poor Pokemon suffer.

[Even if they don’t seem to be doing all that much to help…]

I appreciate the advice, though. I just hope something ends up working. Or...helping, at least a little.

[Video]

[islandshore]

Man, if i wasn't so far away, I'd offer to chip in. The way I see it, the more people we get on these routes, the quicker we can get things smoothed out.

[Sigh. But of course they're all spread out.]

Can't remember the last time things got this bad.