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[bent_the_world]

Hi everybody, it's Korra, your friendly local lifeguard and wilderness ranger!

[Currently back on the islands, her little blue beach house is visible in the background.]

Since it's coming to that time of year when massive hordes of tourists descend on the islands, I've been working on my educational speeches for visitors on vacation. And I figured I'd try it out here first! So here goes.

[A clearing of her throat.]

Welcome to the island, I'd like to remind everybody of things you should not do while visiting the shores and forests of Sevii.

Don't throw rocks at Pokemon. Or trash. Or food that's not for Pokemon. Absolutely don't throw any glowsticks or bottles of alcohol. Just don't throw anything but pokeballs in the places it's allowed to catch Pokemon.

Don't smoke inside dead hollowed out trees. That's how you set yourself on fire.

If something is steaming, don't touch it. That means it's hot. Especially if it's water. Did you know people can boil up just like a potato? Not a fun experience.

Don't try and ride random wild Pokemon. Or put fun props on them.

Again, I can't stress this enough, do not throw rocks at wild Pokemon.

Don't wander off the trails alone, there are trails for a reason.

Don't skinny dip at public beaches.

If you need the bathroom...use a bathroom. Not the beach.

Do. Not. Throw rocks. At. Pokemon.

[Korra takes a deep breath after getting that out.]

So that's my speech this year for tourists, I think I covered everything...

Comments

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[goldeneyeball]

_{[JW is leaned back and staring at nothing while scrolling through his Poke'Gear. When he hears Korra's voice he perks up but isn't sure why. He opens an eye and adjusts his glasses to listen to her speech.]}

It's okay, a little rock-focused though, gotta say. If you lay it on too thick folks are gonna think you're tryin' to use reverse psychomocology or something.

_[Squint.]

Do you do radio? I think I heard you before.

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[bent_the_world]

Yeah, you really don't get how many people throw rocks at Pokemon.

Radio? Nope. I'm around on the Network, you've probably heard me here.

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[goldeneyeball]

The fuck is wrong with people? I don't like Pokemon either but I know better than to throw rocks at something with the power to strike me down with a bolt from the heavens like GOD HIMSELF.

_{[He blows out an annoyed sigh at the thought.]}

I guess? I'unno, nevermind.

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[bent_the_world]

I don't know, but they'll do all kinds of things for 'good pictures'. That's what it is half the time, they wanted a 'neat picture'.

I mean you also sound kind of familiar? I've been here like forever.

[stardiving]

[That's...a lot. Estinien leans back a little and just...marvels at the stupidity of mankind.]

Mayhap you ought to dispense with the warnings and let the problem sort itself out.

[Who's liability, we don't know her.]

[bent_the_world]

Warnings are literally part of my job, I'm paid to make sure this stuff doesn't happen.

Or fix it when it does.

[stardiving]

Unfortunately, it seems the people you are warning have more air between their ears than sense.

[bent_the_world]

They're called 'tourists' and pretty much.

There's plenty of people who are great, love to see them, they know the islands they know the rules. But then there's the...others. Like the people who assume that since they have a domesticated variant of one of the Pokemon here, they're experts and can interact with them in the wild!

That usually doesn't go great.

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[breakyourlife]

I don't think people can boil...

[Good job he's too chicken to actually test that theory.]

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[bent_the_world]

Oh they can.

They absolutely can.

Not that I've ever seen it happen here, but it's physically possible.

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[breakyourlife]

[Well. That's a horrifying thought. Steve's still not convinced, but he definitely looks disturbed.]

Are you sure...? Humans are tougher than potatoes. Right?

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[bent_the_world]

Kind of the opposite, potato skin is way tougher.

There's a reason boiling water isn't safe to touch.

[islandshore]

Just wanna add- don't let your Pokemon use the beach as a bathroom, either. That can seriously contaminate the water.

[He's an islander. Riku knows how pet contaminants can screw with the shorelines. Thankfully, most people know better.]

People should also remember that garbage cans and recycle bins exist. If you're a ways off from one, just... bring smaller bags you can dispose of later. Don't just dump empty bottles out where clueless Pokemon can find them.

[bent_the_world]

Very good additions to the list.

I've honestly given up on the littering, I just do a clean up walk every evening and morning.

sorry 'bout the lateness- been dealing with a lotta stuff x_x

[islandshore]

Heh. Fair. Still don't get why it's so hard for people to just pick up after themselves, though.

Guess we kinda lucked out back home. When you grow up on an island, you get a lot more respect for it than some random tourists, I think. ...even if I was always in a big hurry to get away.

No worries!

[bent_the_world]

The locals have so much more respect. But that's the thing about tourists. They don't live here, they just see their week long snapshot and leave and don't think about the impact visitors even do here.

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[uncutetomboy]

[Please enjoy your lovely glimpse of Victory Road in the background, even as Akane frowns at the camera.]

Who's throwing rocks at Pokemon? Do I have to head out there to beat people up?

[After she's done with the Elite Four, anyway.]

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[bent_the_world]

Stupid tourists sometimes. But my job is dealing with it, so don't worry about it.

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[uncutetomboy]

Okay! But if you ever do need help...

[She'd like to punch some jerks who hurt Pokemon.]

[foolishwren]

Do people seriously just shit right on the beach?

_{[Heather here, asking the important questions.]}

[bent_the_world]

And in the woods, too. But it's really noticeable on the beach.

I don't get paid enough.

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[apshot]

The hell? People actually need to be told all this shit?

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[bent_the_world]

You'd be amazed what people need to be told.

Some people, anyway. Not everybody. But enough that a clear listing of basic rules is needed.

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[apshot]

And this is why people absolutely disgust me. That you need to be told how to have some fucking manners is baffling.

[ .....Says the one that has 0 manners in his speech. ]

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[bent_the_world]

Like I said, it's not like it's everybody. There's plenty of people who come here who are great!

But a handful of jerks is all it takes to need disclaimers and specific rules.