Third Spell: Mostly Video Catch-All.

[behindblueskin]

Who: Keldor
Where: Dark Cave; Route 32
When: Over the course of a week [Dark Cave happens earlier].
Summary: Keldor goes pokemon spelunking in Dark Cave for rock types, then it's off to Route 32 in the hopes of getting a Mareep.
Rating: PG in case of language
Log: Dark Cave

Dark Cave is... Yeah. It's pretty dark, but Keldor's smart and, before setting off to find a rock type or two picked up some of the tools he'll need to find his way around [like helmet with a light], and the video feed mostly just captures a lot of lit up cave floor.

So far, that's all there is to see, save for the sight of Gingko the Dartrix. But the audio captures a lot of flapping sounds as Zubats and Noibats fly overhead, startled somewhat by the light. They get ignored. It's Geodudes and Rockruffs Keldor's after, and Gingko's ready to help.

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Route 32

No need for helmets or head lights. It's sunny out at the moment so no need for artificial light sources.

Keldor's been told that there's a flock of Mareep to be found not too far from Violet City at the start of the route, but the only flocks to be found are flocks of Pidgeys and Starlies, and he's not there for them [though maybe he should be, as getting one of them now means he'll have a candidate for air transportation later on].

Unfortunately out here Keldor doesn't have anything with a type advantage, but he's not letting that stop him from getting what he's after and getting some training in; especially for Nami, his recently-acquired Alolan Raichu.

Comments

Route 32

[crystalmaster]

Radley is more than a little bewildered and appalled that Keldor has such an interest in Electric Pokemon after being attacked by a Voltorb. He still has a hard time understanding why Keldor wanted to adopt the offender. But he supposes it's good that Keldor doesn't let fear hold him back. Today he's just enjoying the day with his Pokemon and watching the video feed.

"So, any luck yet?"

The three baby Eevees are frolicking in the yard and playing with the adults.

Re: Route 32

[behindblueskin]

More like the Voltorb adopted Keldor and he went along with it because "I guess so". As far as fear goes, well, there's plenty of scary things back home, including things the average soldier sees.

"None so far. These particular creatures are being elusive."

Gotta keep looking. Diversify that pokemon portfolio.

Re: Route 32

[crystalmaster]

Radley feels like he's had enough of frightening things and wants to just relax. But he respects Keldor's interests.

"Huh. You wouldn't think a bunch of sheep would be good at hiding. Back home a flock is pretty easy to spot."

He's holding two of the eggs he got from the windfall that Sion and Ryner's Pokemon had. The Magikarp have already hatched and are enjoying the pond.

[behindblueskin]

"Yes, they should be. I can only assume that they have relocated to somewhere else before I came here."

Which is why he's hoofing it around trying to find the woolly bastards. They should have left a clue as to where they got off to.

[crystalmaster]

"Maybe you could have a Flying Pokemon check things out from the skies?" Radley suggests.

[behindblueskin]

"I do have Gingko and Ganpi—who evolved into her final form not long ago—to fly and scout about."

He should've said something like "why didn't I think of that?", but he's still getting used to the idea of having pokemon at all, and all the things they're capable of after having had just Panthor for so long.

"Actually, I should get Momiji and Fukiran to help too. From ground level."

With several "pops", all four pokemon are released and given instructions before running and flying off.

[crystalmaster]

"Cool. They should be able to find something if the sheep are anywhere around there," Radley says.

[behindblueskin]

Momiji slinks about the grass like only a Furret can, as Fukiran sniffs about, hoping to catch a scent. Meanwhile, Gingko and Ganpi scan about, using their eyes to either look for things like trampled grass or hoofprints left behind.

It's kind of a nice sight to see on the feed.

[crystalmaster]

Radley enjoys watching them. "It's like a nature documentary back home."

[behindblueskin]

"'Nature documentary'?"

Television's not exactly big in Eternia, and mostly because it hasn't really been invented yet. Which means it's time for Keldor to learn yet another thing from Radley.

[crystalmaster]

"Yeah, they have these shows where they film animals and show how they act in the wild. It's pretty cool most of the time."

Radley hates whenever they show animals harming each other.

[behindblueskin]

Unfortunately "animals hurting each other" is part of nature. Maybe not the nice side, but life in the wild is hard.

"Ah. There are visual recordings of animals, but not like that, or for the same exact purpose."

They educate only, rather than educate and entertain.

[crystalmaster]

Radley knows that, and told the guys he looked after as much, but doesn't like seeing it regardless.

"Really? What are they like?"

[behindblueskin]

"They are mostly for academic purposes. Researchers and others interested in scientific pursuits."

[crystalmaster]

"There were some like that too, but they didn't get airplay on television," Radley says.

[behindblueskin]

"'Television'? Is that a device to play back visual recordings?"

Time for some more "learning new things from Radley".

[crystalmaster]

"It sure is. They have them here too. I'm glad they do; it's something else familiar for me. And my Pokemon love watching it." He chuckled.

[behindblueskin]

"So they are not just to help educate but also to entertain people?"

Pause.

"What sorts of visual recordings do they play?"

[crystalmaster]

"Yeah, exactly. They have shows for just about everything: comedy, drama, mystery, biography, travel, cooking.... My Pokemon love the travel and cooking shows and sometimes the animal ones." Radley chuckles.

[behindblueskin]

"'Shows' are what you call these recordings?"

He might have to check these things out to see what they're like.

[crystalmaster]

"Yeah. Or series, if it's not a one-time thing. Sometimes they have movies too. Uh ... do you have stage plays? A movie is like a filmed play ... with generally better effects."

[behindblueskin]

"We do have those, yes."

Recording a play so that those who didn't see it when it was held can is an interesting concept.

Maybe it'll catch on if someone tries it.

[crystalmaster]

"Cool."

He had thought they would surely have those for entertainment.

"It's funny how a lot of the shows here are similar to back home, just with Pokemon."

[behindblueskin]

Well, one of the guys who is or will become one of the Masters used to be an actor, so of course Eternia would have things like stage plays.

"I will take you at your word about that."

It's not like he has anything to compare with when it comes to television shows.

[crystalmaster]

"Did you like going to plays?"

He is thinking of inviting Keldor over to watch TV sometime, but first he should determine what Keldor might like watching.