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[The feed opens on Rakka, seated in her bedroom, a few of her pokemon sleeping in various positions around her. She looks... happy.

And who wouldn't be? It's that wonderful time of the year again where 'things' happen, people appear, things change. Rakka changed, as can be instantly seen by the very real wings sticking out of her back, and the very real halo hanging over her head.

Just another day in Johto.]

It looks like everything's back to 'normal' again. [she laughs shortly while she addresses the camera.] If anyone doesn't know, this is something that happens a few times every year, everyone becomes normal and gets their powers back., but it only lasts for a little while.

[Sigh. She pets the (green?) Houndour next to her.]

Anyway, I was... wondering about the gyms in this region, the later ones? If anyone could tell me some things about them, I'd really appreciate it. [...ah] And, um, if I could hear anything about the cities like "Backthorn" or "Cianwood" that would probably help too.

[And with that question somewhat awkwardly shoved in, he shrugs impulsively before cutting the feed.]

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Well, which gyms do you already know about?

Oh, mostly just the first three in Johto. Those are the ones I have badges from already.

Ah, so Ecruteak would be next, I imagine? The leader there uses primarily ghost-type pokemon. Olivine and Cianwood are usually next for most people; Olivine specializes in steel-types, and Cianwood in fighting. Cianwood is located far to the south of Olivine and requires either taking a ferry across the water, or riding a pokemon to reach it. The city itself is on the small side, but it's on the coast, so there's quite a few beaches. You can also reach the Safari Zone from there, if you're interested in catching pokemon.

Blackthorn is in the far northeast corner of Johto, and is usually the last gym people challenge for badges in the region. The leader uses dragon-types. The town isn't overly large, but there's a cave nearby known as the Dragon's Den where various dragon pokemon can be found.

Ghost types... I think I actually heard about that a long time ago. I once went to Ecruteak for a festival.

[And then never went back because of... reasons.]

That's all very helpful, but what's a "safari zone"?

It's a park of sorts, where visitors can catch various pokemon. You pay a small fee and choose the area you wish to explore, and then are given a limited number of balls to use in the park. You can then keep whatever you manage to catch.

[....]

But, uh, can't you do that anywhere else?

Yes, but they have a somewhat different variety of pokemon than what you'd find on most routes. Also, you don't actually battle the pokemon there.

That's strange.

[A pause.]

But, interesting. I thought everything in this world was about battling.

I imagine that's what makes the Safari Zone so unique an appealing to people here.

Oooohhhhh. [Nodnod.]

That actually sounds really neat. Maybe I should visit it while I'm getting my badges.

It wouldn't be a bad way to spend a day while you're there, at least.

It wouldn't!

I.... actually can't remember the time I got a new pokemon. Besides an egg, that is.

Oh? So does that mean you're due for another?

Might be. It's been so long, I wonder if I even remember how to catch a pokemon.

[She's... joking, of course.]

Well in that case, then I suppose there's nothing for it but to learn from the start all over again...

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