[Track 1]: Route 29 || video

[colorpalatable]

--Oh, hey, it records!

[There's a pale, black-haired young woman on the network today, inspecting her new 'Gear. She has a little Noibat chilling in her mass of hair like an adorable bat-shaped barrette. She studies the Pokegear seriously for a moment or two before noticing something else:]

Oh snap, and it broadcasts! Sweet!

Hey! Barkeep guy! You were right, that Mom lady was really weird! She gave me a lot of snacks, though, so that's cool.

But, uh, I kind of. Already ate them all? Look, I got carried away, okay? Does anyone know if there's anything else to eat on, what is it, Route 29? Besides the berries, I mean. My girl here - [she gestures to her new Noibat pal] - really digs them buuuuuut I still think they seem kinda suspect. For me to eat, that is. Thanks, peeps!

[Marceline: Out!]

Comments

[islandshore]

Heh, no problem.

[Ah, the adult comment's valid. Better clear that one up quickly so not to discourage training, really.]

Anyway, you'll bump into adults, too. Hikers, Pokemaniacs, Gentlemen, Bikers... There's just as many grown trainers raring to fight as kids.

But the kids will try to battle you, whether you like it or not. The second you lock eyes, that's it.

[It's a... weird cultural norm. Even he doesn't fully get it.]

[colorpalatable]

Thank glob, that sounds way better than I was picturing.

Hey, thanks for all the info! I'm Marceline, by the way.

[islandshore]

No worries. I've been here way too long, so I guess I've turned into the resident nerd.

[He waves his hand, shrugging his shoulders. Lil' self-deprecative humor, but it's all in good fun.]

Anyway, name's Riku. And if you've got any more questions, just lemme know. I'll be around.

[colorpalatable]

Nice to meet you, Riku. And hey, if it makes you feel any better, you're definitely the least nerdy nerd I've ever met.