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[bigsadwolf]

[When the feed turns on, it reveals Legosi- dressed in a new set of cooler attire for the summer (he...looks like a dad, actually, is he really 18), as he sits on a train. The Magnet Train that goes between Goldenrod and Saffron, to be exact...he'd seen some advertisements for it while working some shifts at one of the local eateries in the city, and figured well...he's spent the whole month in Goldenrod, so why not take a little trip with his Pokemon? He's been feeling admittedly lonely since that strange weekend, and he's tired of moping about it.

So here he is on the way to Kanto with his Buneary Haru and Scorbunny Kaen sitting in his lap happily munching on some Pokemon treats provided by the dining on the train. But he looks distracted, his attention out the window as if he'd forgotten he turned the camera on himself.]

...is it...difficult, to find a house in this world? Expensive?

[He lapses into silence for a moment...clearly daydreaming even as he speaks, his voice lapsing into a sort of gentle murmur.]

Somewhere with room for a garden...

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[zukeini]

[Zuke came on video sitting in his rather cozy small studio apartment, surrounded by plants and earthy, woodsy things. What also looked like were plenty of calm and modest vibes of someone who really believed in the clean and recycling.]

Depends. Managed to get a place in Azalea for kinda cheap. If you don't mind the small space inside, I managed to grow a berry and herb garden outside.

[bigsadwolf]

[That definitely looks like a cozy living space...much nicer than what Legosi had back home. If he had his ears back, they'd be perking with interest.]

I don't need much space for myself. I would prefer having a bit more space outside, if possible...not just for a garden, but for my Pokemon as well.

[zukeini]

Kinda sounds like you prefer the wide open quiet. I do too.

[A soft smile.]

I'm sure everyone's gonna give you suggestions but this unit I live in has another vacant room. If you don't mind living in a slightly older building.

[bigsadwolf]

[Legosi nods a little, shifting the position of his hand resting against his face.]

I lived in a very small apartment in a complex back home...but it was mostly because it was the best I could afford.

[Things are different, here. His income is a lot steadier, and oftentimes more than usual thanks to how much you can make simply by battling.]

You said you lived in...Azalea, right?

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[woofdad]

It's not too bad, in my experience - of course, that involves taking into account that I'm splitting the cost with several other people, but finding the place we're renting in Olivine wasn't too much of a trial.

There do seem to be a lot of places with lots of space outdoors, so that should be manageable for you... I guess it may be more, uh, standard to make sure most housing has yard space here, since so many people have Pokemon.

[bigsadwolf]

I see...I am planning my expenses around living alone, so unless circumstances suddenly change I am going to accomodate for that.

[If Haru came back...he'd of course want her to live with him.]

I am glad to hear that about outdoor space. I really don't need much myself, so long as there is enough room for my Pokemon to be comfortable.

[Which is saying a lot, given how big of a guy he is.]

[woofdad]

That sounds like a good call, yeah. And if you do end up with a housemate, there's no harm in being a bit overprepared.

Oh, yeah, a lot of these places seem to really be made with Pokemon in mind - every house my group looked at had some kind of customization in place to account for Pokemon, though most were geared toward a specific type. But it's safe to say you should have a fair few options, as far as places with space for Pokemon to run around go.

[bigsadwolf]

I think my only main stipulation is that I want to build a garden...having a pool in it would be nice as well, since a few of my bugs are also water type.

[He wants a space for Kaze and Mizu to enjoy, after all!]

And, well...should I happen to make friends with someone who is in desperate need of a place to stay, I can't see myself turning that down if they were interested in renting.

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[standless]

I've found it's been quite easy in fact!

Now of course, this does come from establishing a small amount of income as a pokemon breeder, but even so- having spoken to Erina I can assure you that the process of even building a home is far, far easier than it was in our actual world! There have been no cut corners either, [he hums, and he seems to be sitting in a sort of greenhouse/sunroom as he explains this.]

[bigsadwolf]

[Say...now that's not something Legosi had considered, mainly because he assumed outright it would be too expensive.]

Building a home...so yours was built custom, then?

[standless]

Precisely so! It took some time, but we built it upon a small plot of land at the Lake of Rage. It's quite incredible- when the floodwaters raise the lake level, the house floats upward with it!

[bigsadwolf]

Wow...that is impressive.

You aren't worried about that system malfunctioning, somehow?

[He can't imagine what he'd do if his whole house just sank suddenly into the lake it was built on.]

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[nastyboy]

I see that Grant has already spoken to you... But it was quite a simple matter for us to find a place in Olivine, even for a large group such as ourselves - composed of over a dozen people.

I imagine if we were a smaller group, we would have had even more choices to choose from in terms of rental properties.

If you ever decide to settle in Olivine, I am certain we could recommend a fine realtor to you.

[bigsadwolf]

[Wait, a dozen people? Just how many does Dimitri live with, now that Legosi thinks on it...

Well, that's probably too personal to ask. It's fine.]

Olivine...do you like living there?

[nastyboy]

[A dozen is probably a slight exaggeration.... but honestly only slight. There was a reason that their realtor got really excited at one point to find a place with eight bedrooms for cheap.... Even if that wasn't the one they chose in the end.]

Yes, we do. It is a pleasant town, especially if one likes the smell of the sea. We arrived in spring, but I imagine it is the kind of town that is always warm to some degree. That does well for some of us.

[Sure, Dimitri will die in heat, but warm weather means no snowstorms means no Sylvain suffering from terrible memories.]

The people are kind here as well, and being so close to the farms makes certain products easily affordable.

[bigsadwolf]

That does sound really nice...

[He kindof likes the idea of living near the sea, even if he's never had any reason to go there. Having recently made close friends with a sea mammal has changed his perspective on that considerably, though. It's...nostalgic, now.

Plus, living near a farm would make it easier for him to find local groceries. Much less excessive eating out, which he does far too regularly now that he's living on his own.]

Are there a lot of wild Pokemon in town?

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[fingersandteeth]

Honestly, speaking as someone originally from California, rent here is astoundingly cheap. I can't think that rental houses would be much different than apartments.

[bigsadwolf]

[What's a California]

Really? They cost that little?

[fingersandteeth]

[It's complicated, Legosi.]

Yes. You can rent dinky little studio apartments here with a part time job and still have money leftover for the rest of your bills and even an occasional treat. Compared to what I'm used to, that's crazy cheap. Back home, you can't live without roommates on the strength of a part time job. Hell, you can't on the strength of a full time job if it pays minimum wage.

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[cyan_maid]

["He looks like a dad", joke's on Jane, that's endearing as fuck.]

It's not too hard! And especially if you pick up a steady part-time job, it can be affordable. I'd suggest work at a Pokemon Center, they always pay well. A place with room for a garden shouldn't be hard to find in some of the smaller towns or cities...do you have an idea where you'd like to settle in?

[bigsadwolf]

I've been working at a restaurant in Goldenrod this month, but I plan on moving on soon to travel to other cities to see what they are like. I will likely be working at the Centers, then.

[He's worked with them a little before; it was very nice and yes, did pay quite well.]

As for where, I am not entirely sure...someplace quiet I think. Maybe out in the country...or with a lot of wildflowers...

[cyan_maid]

Hm...maybe Azalea Town then? One of the towns for sure, if you want a more rural atmosphere. But an abundance of wildflowers sounds like a good thing to keep in mind.

[Maybe Legosi could have one of those yards where everything grows wild.]

[forsaintcecilia]

It's not too hard! I was able to do it only after living here for a short while. It depends on what kind of location you want though. Stuff near the city is more expensive.

[bigsadwolf]

I've been thinking I would be okay living out in a less rural area. Not exactly so remote that I'm living alone on one of the routes or anything like that, but...nothing quite so busy as Goldenrod, if that makes sense.

[forsaintcecilia]

Yeah, I get it. There aren't many spots like that in Kanto, but there are plenty here in Johto. I picked Azalea for the Silver Horn for the same reasons!