Sixth Spell: Getting Ready. [Video]

[behindblueskin]

Who: Keldor
Where: Violet City
When: The weekend
Summary: Keldor's last few days in Violet City
Rating: G

Log: Now that Keldor's won his first gym badge, there really isn't a lot left for him to do in Violet City, save for some serious, last-minute power-training of his pokemon [and shopping for cold weather clothing]. Just about everything that could be done here has been done.

Except visit the Ruins of Alph.

According to his research, there are some Fairy and Steel types roaming what's left of the ancient civilisation, and that's what's got him out here on this Saturday afternoon. So far he's managed to find himself a Spritzee and a Bronzor, and is currently trying to catch a Klefki, but there's one little problem...

THUD!

That.

It's the fourth time it's happened. Keldor has somehow managed to trip over ... something, but when he looks around, he sees nothing about him that could've tripped him. And it doesn't help that the ruins aren't really properly lit. At least in this section anyways.

This is starting to get annoying, and his Klefki is about to get away, too.

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Well. Today's the day.

Keldor's currently in the Pokemon Center [he'd just been to the Mart to stock up on supplies] at the computer, going over all the pokemon he's currently got. Tomorrow he sets off for Route 32 and Azalea Town, but it's gonna be a hike, and as there are no places to heal up in-between, which pokemon to take with you is important. Strong enough to not require too much patching up, but not so strong as to kill everything you encounter while en-route, either we do want to catch a few things along the way, after all.

Keldor decides that his Hisuian Growlithe, Asama, meets the criteria for "strong, but not too strong", and that Kishiko the Goldeen can come, too, as she isn't "too strong" either.

As for the rest of the party, it's gonna be the lower-leveled 'mons who get picked, but he doesn't know which ones to choose, as he has several of them.

But whatever decision he makes, he'd better do it before nightfall and the Crobats start to come out looking to nom on anything they can get their teeth into. 'Cause that would be bad.

Comments

[crystalmaster]

"What did you find?" Radley asks. He would probably know if it was right.

[behindblueskin]

"Clothing of a thicker, heavier material that is 'warm in winter'. And boots."

And a couple tarps to make lean tos with, in case it starts snowing.

A whole lot more involved than wandering say, a desert where the dunes spit jets of fire. As long as you're not in range of that you'll be fine.

[crystalmaster]

"That sounds good," Radley smiles.

[behindblueskin]

"You believe that what I have will be suitable for my journey?"

They'd better be, or he's gonna be a little uncomfortable.

[crystalmaster]

"I think so," Radley said. "I don't know how harsh winters will get here, but that's a good start. Do you have extra blankets?"

[behindblueskin]

"I have two. Will I require more than that?"

Wouldn't hurt if you did.

[crystalmaster]

"Probably as many as could be carried would be a good idea," Radley says.

[behindblueskin]

He just sighs in response. Another shopping trip. And by the time he sets off he'll probably look like some kind of pack animal, what with all that he'll have to carry.

"I am going to have to find a form of travel that can accommodate all the things I must carry."

Perhaps he should've evolved Fukiran. He'd then be big enough to haul things about.

[crystalmaster]

"Aside from Pokemon, I'm not sure there is such transportation available to us," Radley says with a sigh.

[behindblueskin]

Nothing affordable, anyways. Keldor won't be buying any cars any time soon with his still-minimal bank balance [assuming he knew how to drive one].

"And with the season of cold coming, transportation will swiftly become an urgent matter."

Maybe... Maybe he should take a chance with Fukiran. Evolve the Growlithe despite his worries. The pup is loyal as he is now. He's likely to remain so once he's become an Arcanine.

Keldor hopes.

[crystalmaster]

"That's true, it will be," Radley agrees. Not so much for him, as he mostly plans to stay put, but for Trainers it will be critical.

[behindblueskin]

Wouldn't it be nice if people could just bus from place to place instead of walking everywhere? But then, the people who sell outdoor gear and clothing to all the ... very-out-of-towners would be at risk of not having a job.

"I shall make sure to get the blankets before I go. I intend to leave tomorrow, and I must be as prepared as possible."

[crystalmaster]

Radley still pines for his motorcycle.

"Good. Yeah, you should definitely get them before then," he says.

[behindblueskin]

Maybe he should get a wagon or a sled or something like that which can be pulled. It wouldn't be kind to make his pokemon carry all the supplies.

Perhaps Azalea Town has someone who sells just such a thing. It'd be really useful.

"I will." Pause. "It will be a lot to carry."

There's only so much hammer space in the bag, and it's designed mostly for small things.

[crystalmaster]

"Yeah, it sure would." Radley frowns, pondering the problem. "I wonder how Trainers manage. There don't seem to be a lot of transport options open."

[behindblueskin]

"Not many," he agrees. "But perhaps there is a way that can be pulled, provided the puller is large and strong enough."

Pokemon not large enough to ride may still be large enough to act as draft animals.

[crystalmaster]

"It's definitely worth looking into," Radley muses.

[behindblueskin]

"I will make sure to look for a store that has such things once I arrive there."

Failing that, he'll look for the pokeworld version of Canadian Tire or Home Depot for supplies to build a wagon with.

[crystalmaster]

"Good luck!" He hoped there was something. "You could also post on the Network and see what those who have been here for years have done."

[behindblueskin]

"Network?"

He'd seen posts on this "network"; replied to some, even. But he'd never actually used it for that purpose.

How could Keldor have overlooked that?

"I will try that."

[crystalmaster]

"Great. Hopefully they'll have some good tips!"

[behindblueskin]

"I am hoping that they will."

Pause. A sigh.

"This all would have been much easier had I still had my magic to use."

[crystalmaster]

"Yeah, I guess it's pretty hard here for anyone who's used to magic," Radley says.

[behindblueskin]

There are three things Keldor misses most: Panthor, his trademark blue skin, and his magic.

"I had thought I had adapted well enough to get by without it in this world, but now, I wish I still had it."

He'd never really realised until now just how much he'd relied on it.

[crystalmaster]

"I understand that. It really would be convenient at times like this."