2ND REVOLUTION - [VIDEO/ACTION FOR VIOLET CITY]

[atrueheroine]

[[Today is a fairly pleasant day in Violet City, so Page has taken advantage of the good weather to head outside and train her Pokemon a little. She's found, however, that over the past few weeks she's developed a few questions that she can't seem to find good answers for, so she's decided to....well, ask the 'feed', as it were. It took her a little while to work up the courage and to remind herself that she's not a wanted criminal here, but even so, it's....well. Slightly uncomfortable, but if this is how people communicate in this place, she'd better get used to it.

She's standing in an area on the outskirts of the city, the rustic buildings of Violet City in the background. The camera is surprisingly steady, obviously being held by one of her larger Pokemon.]]

I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me with my query.

[[When she speaks, her eyes find the camera, but once she's finished she immediately looks to the side, obviously not that comfortable with the whole experience. She's used to giving speeches; rather good speeches! But she's also used to have a tangible audience, so the fact that all she has to focus on is...well, her Gear, is bemusing her somewhat. But she'll get used to it. She's gotten used to worse.]]

Do any of you have experience with raising one of these?



[[Almost on cue, an Eevee scampers up her body and sits on her shoulder, staring into the camera with serious eyes matching those of his trainer.]]

I've done a bit of research and found that he can evolve into one of seven different things; which did you choose? What was the reason? Was it worth it, or do you regret your choice? I've heard evolution is irreversible, so I want to make sure my decision is the right one.

[[Another slightly awkward look to the side, before she faces the camera once more and nods her head slightly.]]

I appreciate your time. Thank you.

[[With a look to the Pokemon holding the camera, the feed is cut.]]

Comments

[istheindustry]

If you're unwilling to explain yourself, you lose all right to complain about it, you know.

[atrueheroine]

.....

[[She's going to regret this, but fine.]]

I'm not used to having the money to spend on things that aren't completely essential, and I feel incredibly guilty when I make the mistake of...buying something non-essential. Does that help?

[istheindustry]

Well, will you look at that - a moment of rationality, and it didn't even kill you.

[However...]

All of that aside, there's a large difference between not understanding and not agreeing, and a larger difference still between not agreeing and not caring; while I see what you're saying in regards to essentials, it's not as though that thing you've purchased there will be completely useless.

...unless, that is, it had turned out to be one of the ones that's completely useless, as there are quite a few of those. Fortunate for you that it didn't, I suppose.

[atrueheroine]

You see my point, then.

[[....let her just pull her Eevee down off her shoulder and...hold him a bit, alright. Definitely not cuddling, or anything like that.]]

...I shouldn't speak like that, anyway. Talking about my Pokemon like objects. It's not...it's not right.

[[....not that she's, uh

expecting you to understand/care about that, but details...]]

[istheindustry]

You've no idea how hard I was trying not to point out how much of a surprise that was as well.

[atrueheroine]

Apparently I'm just full of surprises today.

[[Not that she sounds bitter, or anything. What the hell is this place doing to her?

...alright now she's legitimately cuddling the damn Eevee

she didn't mean it, Edgar...]]

Try not to get too excited.

[istheindustry]

Ah, you continue to get my hopes up, my dear, only to dash them so mercilessly - I'm wounded, truly, but I suppose I'll just have to make do.

Unfortunately, when it comes to your query, about the only thing I can tell you is that several of the stones used to make the little beasts evolve are in Goldenrod City. There's some sort of disturbingly large store in the middle of town; if you manage to miss that somehow, you're a bit beyond any help others might be able to give. Wander around long enough in there and you'll find what you're looking for; if Barry can manage to navigate the place, I've no doubt you can.

[atrueheroine]

...a large store?

[[....that's

...

my god, Reaver, that's actually useful]]

You do realise you've just given me legitimately helpful information, don't you? Are you sure you're not feeling ill?

[istheindustry]

Oh, do try to refrain from developing a sense of humor as well! My heart may not handle the shock.

[atrueheroine]

Well, we both know how much I'd prefer you fit and well, Reaver.

[[help

what's happening]]

But perhaps I'll try to find a book of jokes in that store of yours. Keep you guessing.

[[make it stop]]

[istheindustry]

[...he's not sure if he's pleased at this development

or just really, really wigged out]

And the day you actually use any of the material, I'll be keeping an eye out for airborne swine.

[atrueheroine]

[[between this and Logan being moe and hurling books at her she just

you people are out to fuck with her head, aren't you]]

Perhaps I won't need the book. I fear I'm stuck here with three of the biggest jokes in Albion, anyway.

[istheindustry]

[...Logan does that. He'll be fine; suddenly...moe. Reaver tries to ignore it.]

Oh, come now, my dear, you were doing so well.

[atrueheroine]

[[Could you possibly make him stop?

it's terrifying]]

I can't please you forever, Reaver, as desperately as I'd like to.

[[....do you realise how much she's fighting to restrain a smile right now

do you realise this

what is going on]]

[istheindustry]

I'm not asking for forever, as nice as that would be - I'm just asking for once, really.

[...you really should have seen that one coming...]

[atrueheroine]

[[]]

You never give up, do you?! I admire your perseverance, at least!

[istheindustry]

Well, out of my many admirable traits, that's certainly a good one for you to go with, yes~

[Page, what in the world.]

You're being surprisingly tolerable today, you know. Any particular reason?

[Seriously, between this and the fact that last time we all spoke in person there was a sudden "hey we just met up and this is crazy but here's my number so call me maybe BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE RELEVANT INFORMATION MIND YOU OR I'LL PUNCH YOU IN THE CROTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!" aimed at Logan, he's starting to wonder if you're unwell.]

[atrueheroine]

[[Well, that's caught her by surprise.]]

You know, I was thinking of asking you something similar, but I wouldn't want to risk inflating your ego.

[[....however, you...actually aren't being too bad today. Oh, you're being annoying, and she'd be lying if she said there wasn't some frustration here, but there's no....real anger. It's...frankly rather bizarre.

...

clearly Johto's fault, really.]]

Perhaps I'm just having an off-day. I'll be sure to go back to being completely unpleasant tomorrow, if you want to call back then.

[istheindustry]

My dear girl, are you sure you want to give me any sort of permission to do that?

[atrueheroine]

Now you're just making it sound like a threat.

It's working, by the way.

[istheindustry]

You didn't see it as such from the start...? My, what is the world coming to nowadays?

[atrueheroine]

Obviously you're off your game today, too. Must be something in the water.

[[whyyyyyyy is this so pleasantttttttttt

just

go kick a child or something so she can go back to furiously hating you]]

[istheindustry]

[Well, after this conversation is over, he fully intends to go back to trying to beat an evolution out of his Murkrow, does that count?]

Given how bizarre the locals are in this place, I really wouldn't be surprised if that were the case.

[atrueheroine]

[[..............

that will do nicely.]]

I don't know, I thought the people in Violet City were very kind; the monks especially. Have you had some bad experiences?

[[Let's just gently put this conversation back to a nice, dry, information gathering session. She can tolerate your company if it means she can get info without any of that....lighthearted bantering.]]

[istheindustry]

Mm, not particularly bad, I'd say - just a bit conversationally strange. They all start seeming a bit...one-track-minded, if you talk to them enough, and not exactly in a way that I'd consider enjoyable.

[if

you get

his drift

BUT MOVING ON]

As for these monks you're so fond of - I assume you're talking about the order residing in that tower to the northeast?