victory_road | first crescent beam ♀ video/action for new bark town!

[ What happens when you're a newbie stranded in New Bark Town with nothing else to do? You manage to figure out how to use the PokéGear, and that is certainly what Minako has done after several frustrating attempts. It is hard being from the 1990s where pagers were what was all the rage, and there wasn't this new technology. Either way, there's a new face on the feed - a blonde-haired girl with blue eyes currently perched against a tree with a Luvdisc at her side. On her other side is the bento lunch that all the newcomers get, opened and halfway eaten as she continues to stuff her face with the food, looking a little miffed. ]

'kay, gotta be honest here, this whole journey thing kinda sucks. I mean, "Mom" made it seem like it was gonna be exciting, y'know? I was expecting to go on this huge adventure and maybe even meet some hotties while I'm at it! But nooooo. Instead, me and Aimi are stuck here in New Bark Town because of this elephant thing that's deciding to tear up everything on the route ahead.

[ Minako gives a huge sigh, complete with a slump of her shoulders. Usually she is a lot chipper than this, but she's boooored. And when she's bored, she's super whiny. ]

There's nothing to do here. Ugh, this is worse than studying for entrance exams...

[ ...Actually, no, studying for entrance exams is worse. Never mind. ]

No, I mustn't act like this...! Chin up, Minako! It's like what they say, there's no use in drinking spoiled milk!

[ Except literally nobody has said that ever... ]

Anyways, you guys should totally come talk to me! Don't be a stranger! I'll probaaaably be here for a while, so any and all company is welcomed. I'll even introduce myself to break the ice! [ She clears her throat and gives a bright smile. ] Introducing...Minako Aino! I'm sixteen years old and a first year high school student. My birthday's October 22nd, which is coming up pretty soon, so you should totally buy me presents! My favorite colors are red and orange, if you need any gift inspiration. [ It's June, and she's speaking as though her birthday is next week... ] I really like curry and ramen, but I hate shiitake mushrooms. What else is there...well, I guess you could say my hobby is idol-chasing, but I also really like watching TV, playing video games, and reading manga. Oh, and how could I forget...?! My most ultimate, most favorite thing to do of all time! Meeting cute boys!

[ She winks suggestively, as if trying to drop a hint for boys to come talk to her, which...of course she is. It's Minako. ]

So, yeah, you guys should tell me all about yourselves! In times like these, it's nice to make new friends, right?

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YES I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THIS HUMOROUS HUMAN RENDITION. IT'S COMPLETELY INACCURATE BY THE WAY AT LEAST AS FAR AS TROLLS FROM MY PLANET ARE CONCERNED.
WE LOOK A LOT LIKE HUMANS BUT WE HAVE HORNS AND GRAY SKIN. WE DON'T HAVE HAIR COLORS OTHER THAN BLACK, EITHER, UNLESS YOU'RE THE SORT OF ENORMOUS TOOL WHO DYES IT TO MATCH YOUR BLOOD COLOR.
OH AND WE HAVE DIFFERENT BLOOD COLORS. THAT'S A THING THAT USED TO BE SIGNIFICANT IN OUR SOCIETY BUT THAT NO ONE GIVES TWO SHITS ABOUT ANYMORE.
THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER DIFFERENCES BUT I GET THE FEELING YOU DON'T WANT THE COMPLETE SOCIOLOGICAL RUNDOWN AND FRANKLY IT'S FUCKING TEDIOUS TO EXPLAIN IT ALL FROM START TO FINISH ANYWAY. SO I GUESS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS I CAN TELL YOU MORE BUT THERE'S TOO MUCH TO JUST START OFF ON MY OWN AND HOPE I COVER SHIT YOU'RE ACTUALLY INTERESTED IN ON THE WAY.

wow that does sound like a lot

[ Even she didn't need to explain that much to Usagi when she was filling her in about their duty. ]

i mean you answered the basics so we can leave it at that
if i have any other questions i'll let you know later
sounds pretty cool though nice to know you don't eat goats for a living

YEAH OK
HONESTLY I'D PREFER SOME FUCKING GRUBLOAF BUT THERE'S NONE IN THIS UNIVERSE. STORY OF MY LIFE.

the hell is a grubloaf???

I'M GOING TO BE HONEST HERE: YOU REALLY DON'T WANT ME TO ANSWER THAT.
I MEAN, YOU PROBABLY DON'T? IT'S MADE FROM BEEFGRUBS AND IT'S A LOAF, THAT'S ALL YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW.

uhhhh yeah no definitely don't want to know

[ She can't help but be curious...about what the fuck a beefgrub is and why it's in in a loaf, but...she's gonna spare herself the horror. ]

OK FAIR ENOUGH
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? I MEAN ABOUT EITHER TROLL THINGS OR THIS PLACE IN GENERAL, SINCE YOU'RE NEW. YOU'RE MODERATELY TOLERABLE SO I CAN SPARE A MOMENT.

[Translation: he likes you. :(]

[ She knows what you meant, Karkat, and that's why: ]

aww, thanks! you're moderately tolerable, too.

[ Here she is, the biggest troll...no pun intended. ]

nope, i think that's all! thanks for talking to me, though. it's been fun!

first crescent beam ♀ video/action for new bark town!

no worries. my motivation has been dead lately so idk if that will change D|

i know that feeling all too well

it is the worst

it iiiis especially when you wanna tag but. no motivation.

EXCELLENT QUESTION, MINAKO

she aims to please

alas, the origins of bizarre troll foods shall forever be shrouded in mystery

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