2. [Video]

[nolongeruseless]

[Izuku can be seen sitting near a small pond in route 32, a notebook on his lap full of notes and drawing of Pokemon. In the background, you can see, and hear, a Vulpix happily splashing around on the pond, sometimes even diving on a deeper part, while a Cutiefly accompanies in the air, looking somewhat fussy at the fire Pokemon's play.]

Um... Hey. It's Izuku here. I'm on my way to Azalea Town now, and I was wondering... Besides the ruins, are there other interesting places to visit? I just realized it how easy it is to just go from town to town, but I'd like to know this place the best I can. [There's a pause as if he's about to cut the feed before he stops.] Ah! And they don't have to be just places near me, they can be in other places too! I'll keep them in mind.

Comments

[schachmeister]

'Interesting places' is a pretty broad category. Is there any type of place in particular you'd like to know about?

[Honestly, Armin has pretty broad interests, so he's found plenty interesting to visit in this world. And more still that he's hoping to visit one day. But he knows not everybody cares about visiting both natural places and cities.]

[nolongeruseless]

Hmm... That's true, I may have been too vague. Let's see... [It takes him a moment before speaking.] Is there some sort of library here in Johto?

[schachmeister]

Most of the towns in Johto have their own library.

[In fact, Armin can only remember the really tiny towns like Pallet town not having one. Granted, the selection and size varied a lot between the different towns, but a library is a library.]

I think the biggest library in Johto is in Goldenrod City, but if you really like libraries, you might want to consider a taking a trip to Kanto. The Viridian City Library is supposed to have the biggest collection of books anywhere.

[nolongeruseless]

Kanto, huh? [He's mentally kicking himself for not checking through Violet City for its library better, but it's ok, he'll be more careful from now on.] That's the other region, right? I'll have to see if I can check it out later on.

[video]

[captainash]

Most of Azalea is aimed at an older demographic, unless you really enjoy jazz and forest treks. But once you reach Goldenrod, you'll have a lot more options.

[video]

[nolongeruseless]

Really? What's Goldenrod like, then?

[video]

[captainash]

Like an actual city, for one. With enough shops and restaurants to please everyone, all sorts of work opportunities... It's at a central location and is connected by train to Saffron, too, so you can visit plenty of places quickly if you get sick of it.

[video]

[alltoblame]

[Sorry, Ed's too distracted by the visual to follow a word of what is going on here.]

Is- that your Vulpix in the water?

[Is it... Is it just the species itself that's this crazy? What is wrong with them?]

[video]

[nolongeruseless]

Ah... [He looks back to see Oohirume come up from a dive to just let herself float on the water.] It is. I don't know why, but ever since she hatched she's been afraid of fire and loves water. [He sighs at his luck of the draw there.] Apparently it's a family thing, being unusual.

[alltoblame]

She's afraid of fire-?

[How do you even deal with that? Nevermind that, though. The family thing has certainly grabbed his attention. He's just going to mutter the words softly under his breath, as if trying to process it. Family thing...]

Wait, you didn't get her from Cissnei, did you?

[Because, yeah. That sounds about right.]

[forsaintcecilia]

If you like cities, I had a great time in Goldenrod City! And it's the next place to visit if you're in Azalea Town. You just have to go through the Ilex Forest!

The Radio Tower has a fun lottery you can try! The shikansen that goes to Kanto is really impressive too. Oh! And the massive department store has everything you need to get ready for an adventure!

I just got to Ecruteak City myself, which is right past Goldenrod. Things are a bit quieter here, but it's so colorful and interesting. I can't wait to explore some more.

[nolongeruseless]

Ooh, thank you! You're new too, aren't you? You've learned a lot!

[forsaintcecilia]

Hehe, thanks! I'm pretty new, I guess! I spent almost all of October working and saving up money so I could go out and travel like everyone else does... and it's as great as they say!

[A soft, melodious cry peeps up from off camera, and a Brionne pops into the picture! Who are you talking to, Kazuki?]

You wanna say hello, Honky Tonk?

[Yes please! Honky Tonk waves a flipper over his head in greeting!]

[bent_the_world]

Oh there's cool places all over! What kind of stuff do you like?

...hey, that Vulpix, that's one of mine and Cissnei's, isn't it?

[nolongeruseless]

[See, Izuku would answer the first question, but now you brought up Oohirume, and he's distracted, because his special Vulpix is more important.] Oh! I did get her from Cissnei. Is the mother yours?

[bent_the_world]

Yup. Kaede's mine.

She's...uh...she's a little different.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

I hear people talk about the spelunking in Union Cave from time to time-- it's good for beginners or something.

_{[She won't mention the part where some people she knew got lost in there for like a week because she doesn't honestly know how they managed to do that. :T]}

[Video]

[nolongeruseless]

Ah... I'm not sure I could try that without doing some research and shopping first, though. [That's... A little out of his range of expertise, to say the least.]

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Ooh, yeah, would not recommend going down there without supplies.

Or into any cave.

But I thought I'd mention it.

Not sure what else there really is to do down there, though-- been awhile since I was last in the area. Oh, I think that old dude opened up an orchard and custom Pokeball-store or something a few months back?

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

[Okay, see, Cissnei just finds that Vuplix adorable. What does it matter that it doesn't like fire and adores water? Look at how happy it is!

She's trying to hide her amusement when she turns the video on, Reno flopped over her shoulder and yeah, he's not bothering to hide his amusement.]

I see your Vulpix has found something they do enjoy.

[Video]

[nolongeruseless]

Ah, Cissnei, hey! [He follows Reno's stare at Oohirume and chuckles awkwardly.] I guess she did. She's been like this since we found a fountain in Violet city.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

That's honestly kind of adorable, all things considered. At least you don't have to worry about water attacks getting the best of her in battle.

[Sure she'd still have a weakness too it but utilizing her love for it could be helpful in the long run.]

How did she take to those TMs, by the way?

[pipers_son]

Well, have ya ever heard of the Safari Zone? It' a long ways off from where yer headin', but you'll probably come across it sooner or later if ya keep goin' along the routes!

[nolongeruseless]

Not... Really. What's it like?

[pipers_son]

Oh, it's a real impressive place~! They have little areas of all sorts of- ah, what's the word? [He taps his fingers against the gear for a moment.] Ecosystems! There we go. A swamp just ten minutes from a desert, and things like that.

And they have all sorts of different Pokemon in each of the areas~. Although the way ta get 'em is a bit unconventional, ha!