victory_road | [Network Post 002]

[There's a blurry white blob when the video opens, chittering as it backs away. Finally in focus, anyone watching is treated to a chipper Pachirisu munching on a Poffin. A Hoppip slowly slides into view, eyeing the Poffin hungrily. In the background, an Eevee tries to coax a Litwick to come closer all while a smiling blond shuffles in and plops down on the ground.]

Fulgur, I know you stole that from Kirby. Give it back. [He says this with a chuckle, knowing that soon the two of them will be off having a tug-of-war over what's left of the treat. The Hoppip really should know by now that he needs to keep an eye on his food at all times, but Prompto's pretty sure this is his way of initiating a game.]

S-sorry everyone. Can't let him get away with grabbing other people's food all the time. So yea, it's been a while. I'm glad that weird forest is gone, n' I'm sure a lot of you are happy about that too. Did anyone else have a crazy weekend?

[Fulgur and Hoppip started their fight for food (it's not like Prompto doesn't have more, but in Kirby's mind it's the principle of the thing) on-screen and have since darted off to continue battling for the tasty morsel. The Eevee and Litwick are closer now, the latter looking more hesitant with each step but continuing to get nearer to the blond trainer and the Eevee chirps merrily, apparently pleased at the Litwick's decision to join their trainer.]

We're in Goldenrod now, not sure for how long but probably a while - I have a new friend to meet up with and Iggy mentioned camera shopping, which will take time. Speaking of cameras [He turns to scoop the Litwick up and sweetly scratch the Eevee's ears] this little lady has been great at helping me get some awesome night shots on the 'gear. But I do really miss having a camera, and I'm sure Lux and Pryna will help me test all the ones that look good.

Ugh, I keep going off on tangents. So, uh, if I do end up getting a camera... is there anyone who'd want, like, portraits of their Pokemon or their team or somethin'? Tryin' to figure out a way to earn some extra money and photography is pretty much the one thing I'm good at other than shooting.

[Maybe there are other odd jobs he can try taking up for now to help get money for a camera. It wouldn't be fair for Ignis to be the only one of them working, and Prompto needed to get his own money anyway.]

Well, that was long and rambling. Just wanted to pop on here and say hello again now that things are back to normal. Sorry it's been so long. Had to recharge a little. Promise to pop back up sooner next time!

[With a jaunty one-armed wave, Prompto hugs Lux closer and winds up toppling over as Pryna jumps in on the hug and overbalances him. The video cuts out with Prompto on his side, smiling widely with two Pokemon nestled in his arms, a slight green blur in the corner of the screen the only indication that it's likely the Hoppip that ended the transmission.]

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Oh! Hold on, please.

[He ducks away few a few moments, before he appears on screen again, holding a camera. It's a decent camera, the type meant to be a good beginner model for someone new to photography. Nothing super fancy, but also something a little more complicated than taking pictures with the gear.]

Would you maybe know how to use one of these? I've had it for a while but I don't really know how to use it. I'd read the manual, but I think Eren must have lost that.

[Or just gotten rid of it, because who needs manuals? Not Eren motherfucking Jaeger, that's who.]

[His eyes widen when he sees the blond hold up a pretty nice looking camera.]

I'm sure I could figure it out! Uh, do you know if it takes film or if it's digital? If you're in Goldenrod we could meet up and I could maybe show you how to use it.

[There is absolutely no way a stranger would just happen to see his video and have a camera and offer it to him. This guy probably just wants to learn how to use it and honestly, Prompto would love the chance to teach someone what he knows.

It'll be nice to have an appreciative and interested audience.]

I'm not really sure. How do you tell? And, uh, what is the difference?

And we're not near Goldenrod at the moment, but we're planning to go there soon. Maybe we could meet up then? I'd really like to learn how to use this.

[Though Eren did not intend it, it's still something he left Armin. And Armin doesn't want to let it go to waste.

Besides, it's not like he is any good at drawing. If he could take pictures of the things he sees, he could put them in his journals to illustrate the pokemon he meets.]

Edited 2017-12-04 18:11 (UTC)

A film camera will have a compartment that opens up, usually on the back of the camera, where a roll of film needs to go. Also, when you try to take a picture with a film camera you look through the viewfinder which, typically, has you look directly through the lens.

A digital camera usually has a screen on the back and that's where you view the picture before or as you take it. You can also use the screen to look at the picture after you take it.

And yea, we'll definitely have to meet up once you get to Goldenrod! I'll be happy to help however I can. Uh, what's your name?

[Prompto's smile is bright and genuine, even as he tries to describe the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. He hopes the description is enough to help this person determine what kind of camera they have, since that's definitely important.]

Ah, I'm Armin. And I really appreciate this. I didn't want this thing to just sit around.

[Eren had spent good money on this.

And while they are talking, Armin is checking the camera over, keeping with Prompto had told him in mind. The camera is dead right now, its battery drained while it had been sitting in Armin's pack, but the screen on the back makes it pretty clear what sort of camera he has.]

I think this is a digital camera. [He even turns it so Prompto can see too.] Is that good?

Well, it's not a matter of good or bad. It just helps me figure out what to show you and what I'm working with. Plus we'll have to figure out what batteries it uses or if it uses a rechargeable one.

[While he's talking, Prompto has another thought.]

Oh! If you can, see if there's anything like a manufacturer name or camera name or any letters or numbers on the camera? I might be able to look for a manual for that specific camera when I go shopping for my own.

[Digital cameras can be similar in general, but there are always slight differences that can be annoying to discover when you think you've finally figured everything out.]

This'll definitely be easier in person. A-and it's good to meet ya, Armin!

[Armin examines it for a moment.]

It says Canon. Is that what you were looking for?

[There might even be a specific model number on there too, but Armin isn't used to searching for those kinds of things. He doesn't even know what he'd be looking for.]

And it's good meeting you too. I'm glad to have found someone who knows about these sorts of things. Normally I would've asked one of my friends, but these sort of things don't exist at all in the world we are from.

[He probably could've asked one of the friends he made here, but at first he hadn't really wanted to talk about anything having to do with Eren's disappearance, and then when he was ready to do that, things had been a little off the hook for a while there.]

[Knowing the make of the camera is definitely going to help him on the search for a manual.]

Yea, that's the make. Can you see if there are any letters or numbers? That would be the model and then I'd be able to look for the exact manual for your camera. Then once you're here I can show you how it all works!

[Prompto can't imagine a world without cameras, but that's because he's always had them around. But he figures if they never existed in Armin's world then Armin can't know what he's missing.

And now Armin gets to learn how to use the camera!]

[Armin turns and squints at the camera, his brows furrowing almost hilariously tight above his eyes. He's clearly putting in some effort here.

Wasted effort, it turns out.]

There is... something written here, but I don't think I can read it. It's really incredibly small.

[Why do they make it so small?]

I'm sorry, is there any other way I can find out what model this is?

[Yea, sometimes you really have to look for those pesky model identifiers. Once he had to use an actual magnifying glass, which is hilarious in retrospect but was super embarrassing at the time.]

Uh, short of finding a magnifier or someone with abnormally good vision your best bet would be going to a camera shop and asking someone who works there. But that's a lot of work, so ... I'll just bring a magnifying glass when we meet up?

Is - would that be okay?

[Armin does have some friends with sharp eyes, but they mostly don't know anything about cameras either and might not know what to look for. Prompto's offered suggestion is a welcome one.]

I think that'll work. At least, if you think you can teach me even without knowing the model number.

I can totally teach you the basics without knowing the model. To a certain extent, digital cameras are universal in how they work. So no worries there!

[He's pretty sure he'll be able to see the model number when he looks at the camera, which means he'll be able to tell Armin what manual to look for if he wants to get into his cameras specifics.]

We'll have you snapping away in no time!

Thank you, I really appreciate.

Uhm, what sort of place would be best to meet up at? Is there anything we need?

[Except for Armin to bring his camera, of course.]

Maybe something like a coffee shop? This way we can take as long as we need and not worry about disturbing other people.

[He grins again, pleased that Armin seems so eager to learn the basics. Who knows, maybe somewhere down the line he'll want to learn more! Then they could go on photography adventures!]

Other than the camera, I can't think of anything. Text me the time and place and I'll meet you there!

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