video/action | new bark town

[shotlocking]

[ Hello, Johto, you've received another new face! ... Er, one that looks pretty bewildered and more concerned than anything. She's not even aware that the Azurill she'd received is filming her, but Aqua does what Aqua does best: She gets information. Aqua makes her way around the town, doing her best to gather information. All the while, the Azurill is filming her... though, honestly, the camera's a little shaky. Um. More than "a little" shaky, because she's holding the camera with her feet.

... That sure is a thing that's happening. But she's trying, and that's what matters.

Several minutes pass before Aqua realizes her Azurill is filming her. ]

Oh! [ She kneels down next to the little one, smiling fondly (somehow, she notes to herself, because she's still getting used to the whole "not being trapped in the realm of darkness" thing). It's hard not to be in good spirits with such a cute critter, after all. ]

Can everyone see this? I've never encountered a device like this, but it doesn't seem too difficult to work.

Hello. My name is Aqua, and I've just arrived. [ ... ] I don't suppose I could easily find some sort of food for my friend, here. She does seem very hungry.

[ And sure enough, yup, that's the sound of the Azurill's tummy growling. At least she looks embarrassed about it. ]

Comments

[seasaltkey]

[There's a reason behind that. Maybe you'll find out one day.

He nods with a big smile.]

I bet a lot of people talked to you about food and stuff, right? Got any other questions?

[monge]

Didn't you notice, zura?

[The sentient ice cream cone almost looks insulted that he isn't the focus, but the feed moves away from him so fast that he doesn't get much of a chance to object. Only his startled cries can be heard in the background when the video is back on Komasan.]

The lady kicks you out of the house right away, you don't get a chance to change clothes or anything, zura.

[shotlocking]

Someone told me that my Azurill evolved via friendship. These Pokepuffs help with that, don't they?

[bylight]

To some extent everyone does. I... [It's still a sore spot with her.] received and electric sheep called a Mareep.

permathat

[shotlocking]

[ Aqua withdraws it from her pack, looking it over. ]

Oh, you're right! I hadn't quite gotten the chance to look through all of the items in my bag. Thank you.

[ ... She has a feeling she's luckier than most who arrive here. ]

permathat

[shotlocking]

[ She considers that, one hand on her chin. ]

As long as I can compensate them, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to ask.

permathat

[shotlocking]

It's a bit reassuring that I'm not the only one unfamiliar with them, then. [ A slight smile. ] Though, I have to ask if you have any tips or tricks about them?

[shotlocking]

I did notice, but I had thought in the colder seasons, she would at least have prepared us better.

[shotlocking]

[ Hmmm. ]

I am a bit worried about money. I haven't spent any of it just yet, but I'd rather have some sort of cushioning for my finances.

[shotlocking]

[ ... Yeah, she notes that, but she's too polite to draw attention to it. ]

--An electric sheep? I've encountered some strange creatures, but nothing nearly as cute.

[monge]

I don't think she really cares, she doesn't act like a normal human, zura...

[Because he would've loved to be better prepared.]

I did eventually find an ugly uniform in my bag that was much warmer than my regular clothes, but I was still outside the whole time I was digging for it, zura.

[crimsonchin]

I believe so. Chansey evolves the same way, but I don't quite have one of those yet; I only have Happiny for now. But I have looked into how to make Pokemon more likely to evolve via friendship, and you need quite a strong bond with them, one that spans over a couple of months.

[ In other words, she's probably not getting a Blissey any time soon. ]

[seasaltkey]

I can send you some!

[Said without a second thought.] I'm a breeder, so selling eggs gets me a lot. [Here, have a P5,000 in your account now.] Xion battles a lot too, so we never worry about that stuff.

[bylight]

[You can ask, and all Light will do is complain about her wooly little charge... well, not so little anymore.]

Trying to eat everything in my bag and destroying a map is not cute.

[shotlocking]

[ Oh, dear. ]

Surely they can't all be that rambunctious.

[shotlocking]

[ ?!

She looks seriously shocked here. They've just met, and yet.... ]

That's... very, very kind of you, Roxas. Thank you. I'll be sure to make it up to you.

[bylight]

No. I've only had a few troublemakers since then.

[Like the Vulpix that set her bike on fire.]

With training they manage to calm down.

[shotlocking]

That seems unnecessarily cruel.

[ Aqua's gonna have words with "mom." ]

I'll have to speak with her, if this is regular behavior.

[shotlocking]

Like you said, that does make sense. It takes a long time for a strong bond to build up--but I'm certain it'll be worth it.

[shotlocking]

You seem to be doing well for yourself, at least, Miss--?

[monge]

A-Ah, no, it's okay! You don't have to do that, zura!

[SHOOT, what did he start?!]

I think people have tried to talk to her before, but nothing happens, zura! P-Please! Just focus on taking care of yourself and your baby, zura!

[bylight]

Lightning Farron. [Such opposing elements.]

[seasaltkey]

You don't have to! I got help when I got here the first time, too.

[shotlocking]

[ That just makes it worse...!!! ]

... Then she'll just continue this, even if someone attempts to talk sense into her?

[ SHE'S NOT A VERY GOOD MOM. ]

[shotlocking]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Lightning.