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fauxtographs) wrote2014-09-13 10:23 am
fauxtographs) wrote2014-09-13 10:23 am
1 � [VIDEO/ACTION FOR THE GOLDENROD ROCKET BASE/ROUTE 34]
[ACTION]
[It's a quietish, average day in the Goldenrod Rocket base, although that silence is soon broken rather aggressively by the sound of a shout-]
I'll show you what I think of your "uniform violation"!
[Suddenly, there's another shout, and if you're lucky enough to be standing near the doorway where first one came from, you'll be treated to the sight of a Random Grunt being hurled out of it.
That...yep, he's definitely airborne, and doesn't seem too pleased about it. At least his flight is short, as he soon lands in a heap amongst a nearby group of metal bins with a deafening crash. He seems uninjured, if...extremely dazed, and it isn't long before his assailant comes exploding out of the door.
...all five, furious feet of her.]
There! Right in the rubbish, where bullies like you belong!
[The source of the argument quickly becomes apparent now that the young woman is in view; she's wearing the typical female grunt uniform, but only the hat, shirt and skirt. Instead of the regulation boots, she's wearing a pair of knee-high green boots, and a pair of white tights underneath her skirt.
Apparently, someone hadn't agreed with her alterations. To add insult to injury, a Lillipup immediately runs up and starts furiously barking at the Grunt (as tiny dogs are want to do), although her trainer doesn't seem interested in doing anything to call her off.]
Hmph!
[Gripping the brim of her cap, the woman straightens it angrily, muttering darkly to herself as she looks up and down the hall. Her anger is quickly abating in favour of confusion, and perhaps a little bit of despair.]
And I still don't know where the exit is...this place is more of a maze than Misthallery!
~~
[VIDEO]
[Some time later, Emmy has finally managed to puzzle her way out of the Rocket Base and into the heart of Goldenrod City (ensuring, of course, that she changed out of the uniform before she left). While a few subtle things are slightly different, on the whole...it feels like she never left.
It's enough to make her want to just...sit down for a bit - so she does, after walking briskly to the outskirts of the city and collapsing on the grass with a sigh. Her two Pokemon, Lillipup and Scraggy, having been in dutiful pursuit since she left the base, similarly crash down to the ground nearby and look at her expectantly.
All in all, they make a rather amusing picture. It's now that she's using the Gear - still lying in the grass, with it held up in her outstretched arm.
Her chosen camera angle is about more than just a lack of desire to stand up, however - the last time she was brought to Johto, she arrived in New Bark Town. Of course, the last time she was in Johto, she hadn't been automatically enlisted in Team Rocket, and the whole fiasco has made her rather suspicious. If there is a chance that Goldenrod City arrivals and Team Rocket are linked...she can't afford to broadcast her current location to the entire network. Best to be safe, and solve the puzzle later. This way, with only her upper body and the grass in view, she could be anywhere. Hopefully, people will assume she's somewhere between New Bark Town and...oh, what was it called...Cherrygrove! Yes!]
Ah, hello there! My name is Emmy!
[With a slightly awkward, yet friendly wave, Emmy chases any negative thoughts out of her head and focuses on smiling for the camera. It's been so long since she's done this - the whole experience feels rather surreal, yet there's a strong feeling of deja vu.]
I was just wondering...well, if any of you happened to recognize me! You see, I've actually been here in Johto before, and it looks like it wants me back for Round 2!
[To her credit, she looks and sounds completely sincere. Continuing to smile, Emmy shifts slightly on the grass and adjusts her grip on the Gear.]
I don't really expect any of my old friends to still be here, but I thought I'd ask anyway! Other than that...well! Do any of you have any good battling Pokemon to recommend?
[Laughing softly, Emmy beckons to something off-screen; soon, her Lillipup trots into the frame and rolls onto her back so she can look at the camera too, tail wagging furiously.]
At the moment I've only got this cutie, so I'm going to need some suggestions! I'm no beginner, so hit me with whatever you've got!
Thanks for listening, and have a good day!
[And with that, the feed is cut.]
[It's a quietish, average day in the Goldenrod Rocket base, although that silence is soon broken rather aggressively by the sound of a shout-]
I'll show you what I think of your "uniform violation"!
[Suddenly, there's another shout, and if you're lucky enough to be standing near the doorway where first one came from, you'll be treated to the sight of a Random Grunt being hurled out of it.
That...yep, he's definitely airborne, and doesn't seem too pleased about it. At least his flight is short, as he soon lands in a heap amongst a nearby group of metal bins with a deafening crash. He seems uninjured, if...extremely dazed, and it isn't long before his assailant comes exploding out of the door.
...all five, furious feet of her.]
There! Right in the rubbish, where bullies like you belong!
[The source of the argument quickly becomes apparent now that the young woman is in view; she's wearing the typical female grunt uniform, but only the hat, shirt and skirt. Instead of the regulation boots, she's wearing a pair of knee-high green boots, and a pair of white tights underneath her skirt.
Apparently, someone hadn't agreed with her alterations. To add insult to injury, a Lillipup immediately runs up and starts furiously barking at the Grunt (as tiny dogs are want to do), although her trainer doesn't seem interested in doing anything to call her off.]
Hmph!
[Gripping the brim of her cap, the woman straightens it angrily, muttering darkly to herself as she looks up and down the hall. Her anger is quickly abating in favour of confusion, and perhaps a little bit of despair.]
And I still don't know where the exit is...this place is more of a maze than Misthallery!
~~
[VIDEO]
[Some time later, Emmy has finally managed to puzzle her way out of the Rocket Base and into the heart of Goldenrod City (ensuring, of course, that she changed out of the uniform before she left). While a few subtle things are slightly different, on the whole...it feels like she never left.
It's enough to make her want to just...sit down for a bit - so she does, after walking briskly to the outskirts of the city and collapsing on the grass with a sigh. Her two Pokemon, Lillipup and Scraggy, having been in dutiful pursuit since she left the base, similarly crash down to the ground nearby and look at her expectantly.
All in all, they make a rather amusing picture. It's now that she's using the Gear - still lying in the grass, with it held up in her outstretched arm.
Her chosen camera angle is about more than just a lack of desire to stand up, however - the last time she was brought to Johto, she arrived in New Bark Town. Of course, the last time she was in Johto, she hadn't been automatically enlisted in Team Rocket, and the whole fiasco has made her rather suspicious. If there is a chance that Goldenrod City arrivals and Team Rocket are linked...she can't afford to broadcast her current location to the entire network. Best to be safe, and solve the puzzle later. This way, with only her upper body and the grass in view, she could be anywhere. Hopefully, people will assume she's somewhere between New Bark Town and...oh, what was it called...Cherrygrove! Yes!]
Ah, hello there! My name is Emmy!
[With a slightly awkward, yet friendly wave, Emmy chases any negative thoughts out of her head and focuses on smiling for the camera. It's been so long since she's done this - the whole experience feels rather surreal, yet there's a strong feeling of deja vu.]
I was just wondering...well, if any of you happened to recognize me! You see, I've actually been here in Johto before, and it looks like it wants me back for Round 2!
[To her credit, she looks and sounds completely sincere. Continuing to smile, Emmy shifts slightly on the grass and adjusts her grip on the Gear.]
I don't really expect any of my old friends to still be here, but I thought I'd ask anyway! Other than that...well! Do any of you have any good battling Pokemon to recommend?
[Laughing softly, Emmy beckons to something off-screen; soon, her Lillipup trots into the frame and rolls onto her back so she can look at the camera too, tail wagging furiously.]
At the moment I've only got this cutie, so I'm going to need some suggestions! I'm no beginner, so hit me with whatever you've got!
Thanks for listening, and have a good day!
[And with that, the feed is cut.]
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...and it's triggering a memory, hang on-]
Oh! Oh of course, Metagross! Des-...someone I used to know here had one! Goodness, how silly of me to forget! Although admittedly, I never really got to see it up close...
[Let her peer at the camera a little closer, there...]
Haha, it's a little bit cute, sleeping like that! Are they hard to come by? I think I'd definitely like to get one!
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It's catching them that's the hard part. Don't know what it is about them, but they've got this nasty habit of breaking out of even the toughest Pokéballs.
[Anyway, he should probably clarify two things.]
Anyway, your best bet's to head to the Ruins of Alph and keep your eyes out for a Pokémon that looks like a floating, blue dumbbell.
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[...hmmmm.]
Do you think I could just get an egg from the Breeding Centre? Is that still around?
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...Man, I can't believe I forgot. Yeah, I'd say there's at least a chance if you can make it to Goldenrod. But I guess you already knew that, huh?
[He's gotta remember that he's talking to an oldbie. Of course she'd know.]
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I might have had an inkling~! But the advice is appreciated nonetheless; I don't think I've actually explored the Ruins of Alph, so I'll probably stop in there on the way to Goldenrod regardless.
[Or once she's passed through Azalea Town, anyway.]
My name is Emmy, by the way; I know I said it in the broadcast, but it feels a little more personal this way.
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[There, first name basis makes for easier conversations. Though, come to think of it, wasn't she part of the Corps? Much as he wants to ask, this probably isn't the right time. He'll just have to file it away for the moment.]
But if you do plan to hit the ruins, just be careful. It's pretty easy to get lost out there, and I wouldn't turn on the radio unless you want to have nightmares for a few days.
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Thanks for the advice, but I've had quite a bit of experience with ancient ruins! None of them have done funny things to radios, however, so I'll be sure to avoid that.
[And by 'avoid' she means 'investigate', of course...]
I don't suppose you know too much about the Ruins, do you Riku? I mean, is there any solid information about them? Do we know where they came from?
[She just knows an ancient civilization that had a habit of building things, that's all...]
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[He'd certainly expect better from her than the lazy locals. But then, Riku's view of the locals has never been particularly high in the first place.]