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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I do! I had no idea that Pokemon would like music, but Honky Tonk and Xylo are even more serious about it than I am! [Kazuki laughs.] I think Tin Tin just wants to be included, but that's fine too.

So... You have to be able to see where that great shot might be, and how to get it, before you even think about the camera?

Well, you have to know your camera. You have to know how to properly adjust the settings for what you're trying to capture. Like, some cameras have special settings for high-speed action shots and night or low-light shots. But those are digital cameras.

If the camera is a film camera, you have to know what type of film to get and how to set a bunch of other things on the camera. Things like the F-stop and the shutter speed and whatnot.

But even if all that is set up perfectly, you have to have the right setting and know how to work it in order to get a great shot.

[Prompto gives a sheepish laugh, aware that he just babbled on about camera crap and hoping he didn't totally overwhelm Kazuki.]

Heh, sorry about that. I - uh - I really like photography ... Oh, would you want me to photograph you and your team while you all perform? Once I get a camera ...

[Kazuki is a little bit overwhelmed, but only by the onslaught of jargon he doesn't exactly understand. The enthusiasm though, he likes!]

It's okay! I know I can go on about stuff too... Could you really do that? I probably won't be in Goldenrod for another week.

I can totally do that! Just let me know when you're in Goldenrod and we'll meet up. Aw man, I can't wait to hear you play!

[He's already starting to think of what he'll have to worry about. The biggest thing will be potential glare off the instruments. Everything else he'll have to deal with on the fly, since he's not really sure what sorts of other equipment Kazuki's team will have.

He and Iggy need to go camera shopping, like, now.]

That sounds awesome! Did you hear that, Honky Tonk? There's gonna be someone at Goldenrod to take pictures of our Christmas performance!

[Kazuki looks over his shoulder, and a peppy Brionne pops up into the screen. He yaps happily and waves to Prompto.]

This is Honky Tonk! He's our soloist!

Hi Honky Tonk! [Prompto's grin is ridiculous, completely consumed by how cute the Brionne is.]

I'm really looking forward to seeing you and your team! Your trainer has been singing your praises!

Man, Kazuki, I really can't wait! This is gonna be so cool!!

[Honky Tonk blushes demurely and covers his mouth with one flipper as he titters with laughter.]

It really is! Thanks so much Prompto. We're really gonna put on our best for you!

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