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

[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?

[atrueheroine]

[[Reaver................................]]

Yes, the order in Sprout Tower. They were very good to me; one of them gave me that book I was reading when I....

[[....]]

...happened to encounter you charming gentlemen that day.

[[aka The Worst Day Ever. But at least her book didn't get damaged.

We won't speak of her pride.]]

[istheindustry]

[Oh, come now, that day was actually pretty good, as far as he was concerned!

...and as much as he generally tries to refrain from asking Page too many questions, unless she says something particularly perplexing...morbid curiosity is kind of killing him here.]

Since you've spoken to them and therefore might know these things - what, exactly, does that order practice in the first place? It hardly makes sense that there would be a Light or Darkness following here; everything seems centered on these little hellbeasts that we've been given. As much as most of my being would like to believe these people don't really hold Bellsprouts to be sacrosanct, that begs the question of what doctrine they're actually worshipping, if any.

[atrueheroine]

[[....Reaver she will never not be surprised when you give her questions that don't involve painful amounts of sexual innuendo

Not that she's complaining, however; a change from the norm is always rather nice. Especially for such a lovely topic!]]

Bellsprout is a central figure in the teachings of the Sprout Tower monks, yes, but that's because the legend states that the swaying central pillar was once a 100-ft Bellsprout. I was skeptical at first, but when you see the pillar in action you can understand why that legend would exist; it's a perfect mimicry of the movements of the Pokemon. It's actually quite soothing to watch. There's something very peaceful about it.

[[As she continues to talk, Page begins to smile softly, looking off to the side. Caught up in the memory of her time with the monks, she continues on.]]

The monks teach that all living beings can coexist through co-operation; encouraging the partnership of humans and Pokemon, basically. They're dedicated to studies of peace and prosperity, and try to emulate the gentle nature of Bellsprout in their words and actions.

Quite a beautiful order, really.

[istheindustry]

[Wow, he wants some of whatever those monks are smoking; it sounds fantastic.]

Well, that's admittedly far better than it could have been - a bit of an odd choice of inspiration, but if that's what they get out of the creepy little things, then they're more than welcome to it.

Any other legends you've heard, regarding this place, or is that it so far?

[atrueheroine]

It's funny you should say that; the book they gave me had a small section on some of Johto's myths. Apparently a city in the north, Ecruteak, has two towers that are just rife with myths and legends, as is much of the city. I intend to head there as soon as I'm able; they sound simply fascinating. Talk of resurrections and guardians of the sea and quests for those pure of heart...it's like something out of a fable!

[[.....oh

she kind of just got pretty excited and sparkly-eyed about that, um

....better go back to being stony]]

...well, I...hope that answers your question, anyway.

[istheindustry]

[He just smirks a bit at that.]

Quite well, my dear. Unfortunately, as much as I'd love to sit and chat with you about quests for the pure of heart - quests that I thankfully will never qualify for, as such things are horrifically inconvenient - I'm a rather busy man, even here. Rest assured, however: I'll put a concentrated effort into ensuring that you'll despise me again properly next time we speak.

Tatty-bye~

[And with that, the feed cuts off!

...Page, let's never do that again, shall we?]

[atrueheroine]

[[oh for the love of-]]

Frankly, I'm not going to talk to you again unless you're back at a suitable level of vile.

[[...

....

let's pretend that never happened. Because it didn't.

Definitely not.]]