third zipper [video]

[nellacerniera]

[The video opens to Bucciarati with a new friend on his lap--a Maschiff, currently fast asleep.

Bucciarati takes a moment or two to adjust the camera, then smiles.]

Hello and happy new year, everyone. I've got a question or two for you all. First--as someone who's had very little in the way of hobbies, even before coming here, I'm looking for some suggestions. [A beat.] Given the time of year and the weather, things that require minimal going outside preferred, but I'll gladly hear other suggestions for later.

Secondly, as someone who has trouble relaxing, any advice or ideas on that particular front would be welcome. I'm starting to realize I may need it.

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[insidescoop]

[Carly says nothing. Her house has been vacated, cleaned, etc.

She waves a set of pamphlets, and possibly even receipts, at the screen.

Cherrygrove Spa.]

[nellacerniera]

... Okay, fair enough.

[insidescoop]

[A sip of her drink, and-] We still have to get there though. Are you still sitting tight in Saffron?

[nellacerniera]

I am, and I don't foresee that changing unless something drastic happens.

[Like that cold snap happening later this month!]

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[psionicmolotov]

[ minimal going outside, huh? ]
Reading
Whittling

That paper folding activity they had in that festival

[nellacerniera]

[He's going to take a moment to just quietly snort at that last suggestion, mainly because he was utterly abysmal at the origami.]

Whittling, huh... I hadn't considered giving that a shot before. I may have to try it out.

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[talkyourwayout]

[Relaxation? Oh yes, he's got this.]

Turning on the TV is always the first step to relaxing. StaryuTube is great if you're traveling, because you can get it on the 'Gear, and it'll get the job done. And once it gets warm, try fishing. [Except, right, fish here fight back more than back home.] Actually, no, just get in a boat. If you have a strong enough water-type Pokemon, you might not even have to do much rowing to get to a good spot. Ooh, and then it can fight off any Pokemon living in the water that give you a hard time!

There's the spa in Cherrygrove, and shopping in Goldenrod's department store. Those are good ones. And I guess you could try cooking or, I don't know, learning an instrument? I know people who say those kind of things are relaxing, and they'd count as hobbies, too.

[nellacerniera]

I probably could stand to watch TV more.

[Though he's pretty sure he'd be looking for something else to do, which kind of defeats the purpose... At least he got suggestions that entail things to do with his hands...]

I'll have to keep the spa in mind for when we go to Johto, though.

[talkyourwayout]

Yeah, well, you're probably not alone in that. I mean, I've pretty much realized by now that a lot of people here aren't big on relaxing. The amount of people who didn't understand why I didn't want to climb a bunch of ladders at Sprout Tower made that clear early.

[It's been like a year, if not more, and he's still clearly not over it.]

[nellacerniera]

At least there's hope for me yet if I've realized it's a problem, hm?

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[thetombkeeper]

If you get any good suggestions, let me know. I don't really have any hobbies myself outside of Duel Monsters and I can't fully engage with that since they don't sell the cards here.

[He also has no good suggestions for relaxing because boy ruminates far too much for his own good.]

[nellacerniera]

Whittling, cooking, learning an instrument, and knitting have seemed promising so far.

["Ruminates far too much for his own good" is such a mood though.]

Duel Monsters, though?

[thetombkeeper]

Oh yes, cooking. That's something I need to get on...

It's a trading card game in my world that relies on strategy and a bit of luck. There's a few of us that play it here. My deck needs serious revamping though.

[nellacerniera]

It's definitely a helpful skill to learn, though I hadn't really thought about treating it like a hobby.

Honestly, it sounds rather intriguing. I wasn't really one for games or anything back home, but...

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[desirestruth]

Oh, my goodness, what a cute new friend...

[Naeva got distracted, she is holding her greavard in her arms. Naeva? Naeva. But she does cough after a moment.]

Knitting or crocheting might not be a bad choice. Most places have the basic supplies you need, and additionally it can be quite soothing.

I'm so glad

[nellacerniera]

Isn't he? When he's awake, he tries so hard to be intimidating. It's adorable. Your new friend is quite cute as well.

[Anyway!!]

Ah, that sounds like a good idea. It'd be rather practical, too.

[desirestruth]

I've always liked practical hobbies, but it's the wrong season for gardening.

[The ghost doggo barks a bit, and she smiles.]

I'm thinking of breeding this one, I'm sure a lot of people would want one? They're so cute, everyone should.

[nellacerniera]

Gardening, that's one I should keep in mind for when it warms up.

[He smiles as well.]

I know I'd certainly like one myself. And I've talked about breeding this one-- [A gesture down to the Maschiff.] --to the breeder I travel with.

[torinoko]

I don't know, I've always found hypothermia quite relaxing.

[SHE IS SO DONE WITH VIRIDIAN FOREST RIGHT NOW, BRUNO.]

[nellacerniera]

[... Hm.]

Please tell me you have a tent or something of the like.

[Should. Should he see about sending you something...]

[torinoko]

I have a tent.

I also have two dozen caterpie who wanted in that tent. Just this morning.

[SHE HATES IT HERE.]

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[crystalmaster]

[Radley looks very relaxed being snuggled by Pokemon.]

Happy New Year!

I like reading, cooking, and motorcycling. I'm still sore the latter can't be done here. Of course, this wouldn't be good weather for it anyway.

Playing with the Pokemon is a fun thing I can usually do inside, although with Sapphire Stardust, it's better to ... not do that.

[He indicates a Galarian Ponyta.]

Usually my hobbies are what I do to relax, so ... two birds with one stone?

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[outofsynth]

[The Skitty that Min-Gi's trying to settle is definitely nowhere near sleeping. Instead she seems determined to squirm out of his grip. He doesn't look like he'll be allowed to relax any time soon.]

I always like music. Reading can be very relaxing, too. Especially with hot tea on a cold day.

[nellacerniera]

[He looks a bit amused at the Skitty, but what Min-Gi says actually makes Bucciarati pause.]

... You know, for someone who was rather fond of music back home, the thought apparently entirely slipped my mind.

[--Okay, he has to comment.]

Your Skitty there's pretty energetic, huh?

[outofsynth]

Oh, yeah? Listening or playing?

[He has a keen interest in both, so that gets his interest. As for the Skitty... Min ducks his shoulders, looking a little embarrassed.]

She is, but she's not always like this. Sometimes she just gets super hyper out of nowhere. She'll calm back down again in a bit.

[Someone has never owned a cat before and has no idea how to deal with zoomies.]