3RD REVOLUTION - [VIDEO/ACTION FOR ILEX FOREST]

[atrueheroine]

[[The feed opens to the sight of an Umbreon sitting calmly in the grass, blinking softly as he looks into the camera. It isn't long, however, before the focus of the image is shifted, sliding away from the Umbreon and bringing into view a shivering Chikorita, lying on what appears to be a brown blanket. In actuality, it's Page's skirt, and said skirt-owner is currently on her knees, gently washing dirt from the Chikorita's pale skin. It's peppered with injuries; mainly scratches, but there's a rather nasty gash on its side that Page is trying to treat. Without pausing in her work, she addresses the feed.]]

Do any of you have any experience with Pokemon medicine or medical care? I found her underneath a tree this morning. I don't know what attacked her but she keeps dipping in and out of consciousness and I'm....worried.

[[As Page looks down at the Chikorita, her Gligar crawls up her back and pops over her shoulder, joining her in looking down at their unexpected guest. The Umbreon hasn't moved the entire time, instead flicking his eyes around the area. It never hurts to be cautious, especially when they're tripping over injured Pokemon. Page returns her gaze to the camera for one last plea for help.]]

There are a lot of berries around the place but I don't know if any will help break her fever. The guidebook doesn't really cover anything like that. If there's anyone out there that can offer advice, even a little, I'd really appreciate it.

[[With a final look down at the Chikorita, Page nods slightly, before moving to cut the feed.]]

Thank you for listening.

Comments

[atrueheroine]

[[....well

Page won't stop, but it's very clear you've both surprised her and caught her interest with that little tidbit]]

Yes, I am; don't tell me you're going to be helpful and give me some. I may die of shock.

[istheindustry]

[He just laughs a bit at that, softly.]

Well, it's not so much information as it is advice, but I would suggest moving north after you've finished your business in Goldenrod; assuming no one feels like blowing things up there that day - as apparently the city in question has been blessed by the hand of Skorm himself and incidents have a way of happening there - Ecruteak is rather steeped in the sort of history that's likely to interest you, from what I've seen.

To say nothing of the fact that it's decidedly less...overwhelming, I suppose. Believe me, Bowerstone has nothing on Goldenrod.

[atrueheroine]

I've heard that Goldenrod is an experience unto itself, yes.

[[As she walks she'll fiddle a bit with her Gear, cutting away from the feed and bringing up the Town Map. However, the camera is still on, and she softly mouths the name of the city she's searching for until she spots it.]]

Ecruteak. Well, it's not that far from Goldenrod.

[[Bringing the feed back up, Page....promptly looks to the side, as there appears to be a rather fascinating tree over there that she needs to look at. You understand.]]

I'll have to see it with my own eyes before I can believe you, but I suppose I can make a stop there.

[[.....................]]

Nice of you to think of me.

[[.....that came out completely wrong

goddammit]]

[istheindustry]

[...yes it...really really did, good lord

at least he's more likely to be amused than completely weirded right the hell out, Page

believe me in this case that's fortunate]

The entire place seems rather steeped in the sort of culture you were expressing an interest in; it was a bit difficult not to, really.

[...okay yeah that likewise came out completely wrong, hang on]

[atrueheroine]

[[you idiot

you were supposed to say something vulgar and/or inappropriate and get things back to normal

now what is she supposed to do]]

.....

.....I'll see what I think when I get there, then.

[[quick a topic change a topic change quick]]

Any recommendations for things to see?

[[......that wasn't

quite the change she was looking for

...

it'll do]]

[istheindustry]

[...can we try for a slightly less civil topic change next time?!]

Well, you might want to start with the towers on the far side of town; there are a set of them - or, rather, there were, it seems that one of the creation myths around here centers around the destruction of one of them.

[...not that he's helping much, uh]

[atrueheroine]

[[you think of something then]]

Ah, do you mean the Burned Tower and the Bell Tower? I read about those two briefly in the book I got from Violet City; I knew there was something familiar about the name Ecruteak! Are they as fascinating in real life as they sound?

[[oh now look what you've done

this is all your fault]]

[istheindustry]

[oh no no nononononono

you have just opened the doors for nerding this is not good]

Oh, they do not disappoint, my dear - I had intended to see them for myself the first time I was in that area, though there was one of those...ah, abovementioned incidents that occurred immediately after His Majesty and I entered the town; unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to see them then, but I was just recently there for a second time and...well. Let's just say that I was there a good sight longer than I'd intended to be - it was quite the experience, and all of the descriptions I'd read up to that point simply don't do it justice...

[...wow okay just

let him get his composure back on]

So yes, I do think it's worthwhile, as is the rest of the place, really.

[atrueheroine]

[[....what are you doing]]

I had a feeling that would be the case; I've only seen a picture but they shoot up so high above the other buildings, they look incredible-

[[what is she doing]]

-so yes, I....suppose that's good, then. I may have to take your advice.

[[Gotta get this back to normal, gotta-]]

Although I had fully intended to head that way regardless, so don't think I'm giving you any credit.

[[...see that would have been fine

if she hadn't been smiling slightly as she said it

we started so well too]]

[istheindustry]

Oh, come now - you know I will, even now that you've told me not to.

[...]

Especially now that you've told me not to.

[atrueheroine]

You're not funny.

[[she said, as she laughed softly.]]

Now...run along, will you; I've got to focus on my navigation through this place and you're being decidedly unhelpful with all this talk of pretty cities.

[[no really Reaver pls

we need to stop this

we're going too far]]

[istheindustry]

Oh, we all know I wouldn't want to interfere with this little rescue mission of yours; tatty-bye, my dear, and do try not to pick up too many other strays along the way~

[End. Feed. THANK GOD.]