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victory_road2016-06-25 09:29 am
islandshore) wrote in victory_road2016-06-25 09:29 am
Video / Action for New Bark/Cherrygrove;
[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.
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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Maybe it's kind of majestic? Or... does it breathe fire?
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[The thought alone makes him snicker.]
Kinda funny to watch, actually. With dragons, you learn to expect it, but a cutesy bird starts spewing flames, and somehow it's even more terrifying.
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[He casts a glance to the wreckage, watching as his Scizor grabs one of the busted-up trees in a vice.]
But, hey, once this path's clear, you'll be one step closer. Violet's got its own gym just waiting for eager trainers to test their skills.
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[She's just always full of energy]
A gym, huh? I'll have to see if I measure up then!
[She gonna get her ass kicked]
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[Setting a hand on his hip, he soon adds--]
Heck, once the way to Kanto opens up, I could even toss you a free egg from the Breeding Center. It's kinda a tradition for newbies.
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[Well, some things definitely weren't covered in the small amount she's learned since they last talked]
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[DEEP BREATHS. He probably should've explained this.]
Kanto's another region. It's got its own set of gyms, its own cities, forests, caves... Point is, it's out there, I live there, and I run a business that sells eggs and teaches training techniques.
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And we give free eggs to newbies.
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[Eggs though]
And, uh... what do we do with the eggs?
[Because she wants to say "eating" but she gets a feeling she'll get in trouble if she does.]
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[He says or because he has so many, it's hard to remember the exact number off the top of his head. Never mind the foster home's roster, Sora's team, and the 'mons he's inherited.
He chuckles, though.]
Anyway, you hatch the eggs. Train the Pokémon. Think of it like raising chickens, I guess, if those chickens were living nukes.
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[That has to be like, half the pokedex, right?]
Wait, so you hatch pokemon from eggs? And they're like, little babies? That sounds so cute!
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[Well, outside of the box, but he prefers to give 'em space when he can. Lets 'em stretch their legs, tails, tentacles, and the like.]
And every Pokémon hatches from an egg. Whether or not they all start out as little babies... well, some Pokémon tend to be pretty huge even from the get-go. Like Lapras.
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[She smiles brightly]
What kind's a Lapras? Does that mean the egg is huge too?
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[But rather than rely on words, he'll flip through his Pokédex, stopping on an image of the species.]
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[Yes, that clears everything up.... thank goodness someone thinks to use their pokedex]
Awww, that's super cute for a sea monster! You think they'd be fun to ride on in the ocean?
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[He looks to his Charizard, who scoops up a chunk of wood and lobs it into another pile.]
It's quicker, and you don't have to worry about the currents or the tides.
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[Man, she doesn't understand that whole system - it's like, part driver's license, part video game?]
Flying does sound convenient, but surfing's gotta be pretty relaxing and fun too!
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[He blows a small sigh and shakes his head. He's accepted it by now, but what an odd concept.]
Surfing is relaxing, though, assuming the weather's decent. And I mean, there's a certain appeal to riding on top of a giant turtle with built-in cannons.
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[She laughs at his blastoise description though]
Like a battleship? That sounds more adventurous than relaxing.
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Some of the water splats onto the back of Riku's head, and he groans.]
...You're right. I don't think it's even possible to relax with her around.
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I think she's fun!
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[He leans in a little, lowering his voice.]
My biggest tip is to not go overboard with the captures. Don't be like me.
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Hmmm, I'll try to be careful... [She has a smile that says she clearly won't]