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[missingache]

[Finally taking time to figure out what this device fully does, Roxas just isn't pointing it the right way. The camera is focused on a sleeping Shinx in the sand.]

This thing is a lot like a Gummiphone, I think. But I can't contact anyone back home. Is that normal? [A Pikipek comes on screen and just hops around before its off screen again.]

I don't really want to leave Cherrygrove in case my friends show up. I don't know if a lot of people come through here, though.

[There's rustling as he turns the camera around to point at his own face.]

If I'm a Trainer of these Pokemon, is there certain ones I'm supposed to catch? Is there a good way to train them other than battling? I don't want to make them fight if they don't want to.

[The device is shifted again and now is just pointing at the sky.]

If anyone knows a guy named Sora, can you let him know I'm looking for him?

Comments

[islandshore]

Well, I'm not expecting you to walk around with a dorky smile and make friends with everyone you meet. Just... try to take it easy, you know? I know, tall order, but it'll make your time here a whole lot easier.

[He shrugs his shoulders, frowning faintly. It's still funny how despite his resemblance to Ven and his ties to Sora, his overall demeanor's so different.]

[missingache]

[He's already made some friends. Well, two friends. He looks down at them.]

Do Pokemon count as friends? Because I can make those a lot easier than people.

[He knows he's not the easiest to get along with with how much less trusting he is compared to Ven and Sora.]

[islandshore]

They're not a bad place to start, but don't rule out people entirely. Always good to leave the door open, if you catch my drift.

[Strength in numbers, plus having trainers as backup. Always a plus in his book, even as more of an introverted sort.]

[missingache]

[..... Letting people in will have to be practiced then.]

I'm not making friends with the guy who set traps.

[islandshore]

[...Riku could be the calm, understanding adult.

But a hint of a smirk crosses his face.]

I'd be careful. Say that too loud, and he might try to trap you in a friendship.

[missingache]

No thanks.

[NO THANKS]

He thrives on being annoying to others.

[islandshore]

He just seems kinda... dense? Socially awkward?

[Riku shrugs. He can at least somewhat understand the irritation.]

Maybe being here will get him to branch out a bit. Or maybe it'll just fuel more crazy traps. Who can really say for sure?

[missingache]

I don't care if he branches out. I just want him to build traps in less dangerous areas! I didn't like walking and falling into a trap!

[islandshore]

...Yeah, I get that. Honestly, I still can't believe he's not going for Pokeballs.

Just seems like way too much hassle for him and for everyone around him.

[missingache]

I asked him about that, and he still picked traps.