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[schachmeister]

[Hey fellow Paldea chums. Guess who immediately hit up the library to learn everything about this region that he can?

So now have Armin absolutely beaming at the camera, a wide smile and eyes shining bright as he holds up an atlas for all to see. The atlas is open to the page on the Asado desert.]

It really does look like a sea of sand!

I've wanted to see a desert since I was a little kid, and now I finally get the opportunity. Would anyone be interested in going with me? Huey, you perhaps? I think there is an assignment available too, if that might motivate some folks.

[Hey, Armin will do the assignment while he is there, but he doesn't need it. He'll go just for the excitement of seeing a desert.]

Or, perhaps, does anyone have a tips on travelling through a desert? Bring plenty of water, of course, but anything else? And pick the right pokemon, I suppose. I don't imagine my water pokemon would enjoy the area much.

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[paladinlost]

[Sadly Cecil does not share Armin's appreciation for immense sandy expanses. If it wasn't for the fact that there's a gym right next to it...]

Rest often, cover yourself well with multiple layers, identify any potential shelter along your path, and if you feel even the slightest bit unwell, leave at once. This world holds advanced healing capabilities, but desert fever is no joke!

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[cyberseraph]

[Unlike Armin, Angel is very familiar with deserts. Thanks, Pandora. However, looking through a video is far different than walking in it. And while she can't imagine she'll enjoy the arid climate, its an adventure nonetheless. Also, how can she say no to how excited he is.]

Water. Light, flowing clothing. Ah, and sunscreen.

[They are both so pale, they'll simply burn instantly.]

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[prayreturn]

[ Minfilia gives a gentle smile on her side, already. In The Mines. ]

Well, I grew up in and around a desert. I suppose the biggest thing to remember is that if you remain there overnight, be prepared for it to be colder then you'd expect.

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[phdepression]

[Man, the desert. He's trekked through Egypt before and while Jotaro has lots of bad memories associated with it there are some good ones too.]

... Deserts are no joke to traverse. Make sure to cover your head and body- a lot of water evaporates that way.

The sun can and will be your worst enemy. [He smirks to himself, for some reason.] But just make sure you know where you are. Have a route planned. And if you don't have to, don't walk on foot.

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[pennyloafer]

[Louie's response is a stressed but hushed tone, and comes from him crouched over his pokegear. He knows the most he can do is postpone Huey seeing this, if even that, but in a moment of teenage logic here he feels like this makes sense. Because you see, he's with his brother right now.]

Armin, why--

[He pinches the bridge of his nose and sighs.]

First of all, sunscreen, dude.

[And with that out of the way...]

But come on, Armin! This is vacation...! You invite Huey to go into the desert, next thing you know, all three of us are there with you! That includes me!

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[shiningkindness]

Oh wow...I've never really traveled through a desert before either, but I'm sure there are all kinds of fascinating Pokemon to find out there.

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[seacub]

Oh hey I've never been to a desert...

I need to take a look over there, I was hoping to try having a sandstorm course at my gym actually. I know we don't really get those in Johto-Kanto, but...

[Well, anyway.] I wonder if Louie would mind too much. Maybe if I save coming over there for last..?

[Considering what's on the other side of that desert: yes.]

[gundamofthedesert]

Desert? [This was right up Quatre's alley]

I'd love to go with you. I have traveled through deserts before so I have some experience. Water, something to protect from the sun and the sand, especially if the wind starts blowing. Also deserts get cold at night.

Ground Pokemon like the area more.

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[goingbythebook]

You have to ask? Of course I'd love to come!

[He's absolutely excited, about to head out this very instant if given half a chance. Pulling out his Junior Woodchucks Guidebook, he starts paging through it.]

I've been through the desert once or twice, and of course I've got a wealth of information here about how to do it safely and soundly.