3. Video

[nolongeruseless]

[The screen opens with a Dartrix giving the camera a smoulder before she twirls away to reveal a bunch of jars of honey with a Ribombee flying over them, releasing Sweet Scent's pollen for effect, as if this was an actual commercial rather than a video message to the network. Izuku appears off the side looking resigned at his Pokemon's antics.] I told you guys you didn't have... [He interrupts himself to sigh.] Never mind.

[He's just... Going to face the camera and get this done.] Hi, it's Izuku here. I've been taking a break from travelling and training to work in Goldenrod, but... [He points at Ribombee and his honey jars.] Honey Bee's Honey Gather doesn't stop. I've been saving some for myself and for my Pokemon to eat, but it's been building up too much.

[As he's speaking, Dartrix is posing like an infomercial, and Honey Bee the Ribombee is looking quite pleased with his honey making skills.] So I guess that's it... If anyone wants some honey, either meet me in Goldenrod, or tell me where you are so I can mail it to you.

Comments

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

You're going to have to start a honey business at this rate.

[Cissnei can't help her grin. That Dartrix is just too amusing. Her Decidueye, Recurve, is peering at the 'gear as well, chirping and churring her amusement.]

How much for a few jars? Maybe four?

[Video]

[nolongeruseless]

Oh, no, no, I'm not selling them. [This again, he's just trying to be nice and share some honey!] They're free, I'm really just trying to get rid of the excess.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

Are you sure? What about a trade of some sort. I'd feel bad taking so many and not giving something in return.

[Video]

[nolongeruseless]

I guess... [Although he really doesn't see what the big deal is...] I'm not sure what to trade, though.

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[guiltyeyes]

What a pretty owl! [ Mari's compliment is interrupted by her Furfrou sniffing at the 'gear because CLEARLY he can try eating the bird through the screen. ]

Diamond! Not now-- [ Her hand politely shoves the furry face out of the way. ]

Sorry-- Uh, I'm new. What do you use the honey for? Toast? Tea?

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[nolongeruseless]

Ah, welcome! [He's making a mental note to keep Green Owl away from Mari's Furfrou if they ever meet.] You can use it for that! And you can slather it on a tree to attract wild Pokemon.

[guiltyeyes]

[ Diamond means well. He's just... Something else. ]

Oh, nice! Double-purpose~ I'm Mari! I'm gonna be staying in Viridian City for a little bit to work at the Pokemon Center and gather up some cash and experience for Diamond and Spinel!

Do you think the honey would help me out a little? I can pay you back eventually!

[nolongeruseless]

I'm Izuku, it's nice to meet you. And the honey should definitely help you. Pokemon really like it, so you'll have no trouble getting some more to come to you. You don't have to pay me, though! It's free.

[video]

[captainash]

Honey Gather, huh? Sounds like a very specific type of Pickup ability. How much do you get per week?

[video]

[nolongeruseless]

It... depends? Sometimes I let Honey Bee hold all it can carry for while because I don't have somewhere to put it, or I just have too much. [And Honey Bee takes the chance to glare a bit at Izuku over it.] But I don't think it's ever been anything less than two or three jars like these.

[video]

[captainash]

Definitely some sort of Pickup equivalent, then. At least this one is edible.

[And not another ultra ball...]

I wouldn't mind taking some off your hands. How much do you usually sell it for?

[video]

[nolongeruseless]

Ah, no, it's free. No charge.

[Video]

[cyan_maid]

[...Oh my gosh that's adorable though? Jane leans her cheek on her hand and smiles.]

Actually, would it be alright if I purchased some of it from you? It doesn't feel right to just take it when your Pokemon worked so hard to gather it all.

[Video]

[nolongeruseless]

Ah, thank you, but it's fine, really, Honey Bee has given it away sometimes too.

[Video]

[cyan_maid]

Are you sure? It seems like an awfully convenient way to make sure you don't run out of cash...really, I'd feel better if you let me pay you.

[Video]

[nolongeruseless]

It-it's really fine. I'm good with money for now, so...

[pikapikajankenpo]

I'll take a few jars, my kids love honey. Although, I'd rather buy it from you if you haven't gotten any income recently...

I'm in Goldenrod too.

[nolongeruseless]

I have income! I've been working part time for a while. [It's a nice change of pace, he supposes. And he still needs to go and beat that damn Miltank.] Where do you want to meet?

[pikapikajankenpo]

Oh good! Sounds all right.

How about the park? In a half an hour or so if you're all right with that? [Yayoi checked the clock.] I should be able to get Mimikyu down for a nap before then.

[pipers_son]

Ha. Well, at least they're keepin' busy, right?

[nolongeruseless]

I guess it's better than the alternative.

[pipers_son]

Which is startin' a Pokemon gang in the streets of Goldenrod, right~?

Video

[gobblewonked]

Well, what do you know? I'm in Goldenrod! As a man who appreciates a good jar of honey, I'd be pleased as punch to take a few off of your hands!

Video

[nolongeruseless]

How many do you want, and where should we meet?

Video

[gobblewonked]

As many as you can carry! I got big plans for this honey!

[He slaps his knee with a laugh. He's gonna have to get himself one of them honey-gatherin' Pokemons. Never know when you're going to need honey.]

How about the radio tower? It's pretty big, so you can find it! And they haven't banned me from goin' on the premises, like the Starmiebucks!