Bout 009 (Video/Action): Glowing stones and knowledge disks.

[usedgalacticpunt]

Part A: Action Only at Goldenrod Dept. Store, Stone Counter

[It's shopping time at Goldenrod for Chie Satonaka, a few of her Pokémon tagging along with her as she dashes from aisle to aisle, getting a quick look at everything that's on sale. The sooner they all finish this trip, the sooner she and the rest of the Investigation Team can get on the road. Why couldn't she have gotten around to stocking up before? Sheesh...

She turns to address her Pokémon as they head down the stairs to the next floor.] Alright, guys, we gotta get in and out fast. Don't wanna keep Souji-kun waiting any longer than -- hey, where's Tiger?

[Bruce gestures over to the evolutionary stone counter, where the little Kirlia is plastered up against a glass display, eyes wide. Chie jogs across to him immediately.] What's got your eye, Tiger?

[She kneels next to him and peers at the display.] Oh, that's a Dawn Stone, isn't it? Suzuka Gongen evolved with one... Wait, they sell these?! You mean I didn't even have to -- [She sighs and rests her forehead against the glass.] Whatever.

[Tiger's cries pull her attention away, and she watches him gesture to it eagerly.] Wait, you're saying you want one? [He shakes his head yes.] But you just evolved yesterday! Are you sure? [He is.] ...Well, alright! I'll trust you.

[Chie makes the purchase, wincing at the steep price -- she's gonna have to get a job again soon, at this rate. She passes the stone down to Tiger, who takes a fighting stance as he glows...]



[...and evolves.] Gallade!

Whoa, check you out! Looking good! [Chie grins and glances at her gear...] And hey, you're part Fighting-type now too! Awesome, maybe you and Bruce can do some training together.

Alright, so anybody else need a stone before we go? [The consensus is that no, everyone else is good.] Then let's get moving!

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Part B: Video/Action at Goldenrod Dept. Store, TM Counter

[Chie's face pops up when the video turns on, brow furrowed and lips pursed in a small frown. She doesn't waste time, launching right into what she has to say:]

Hey, everybody. Um, if you haven't seen already, Souji-kun is stuck up in the Ice Path way out by Blackthorn, so a group of us is getting together to go make sure he's okay and bring him back. Yosuke did that text post just a little while ago, but I dunno if anybody could actually read it... [A little snicker.] Anyway, we're all at the Goldenrod store stocking up real quick before we leave.

Now, the reason I actually posted this is... I'm looking at the TMs this place is selling. Y'know, those things that teach Pokémon new moves? I've been meaning to do this for ages, but honestly I kept putting it off. Problem is, we're leaving today, so if I'm gonna do it, it's gotta be now. And... I gotta admit, I'm totally lost. I mean, there's dozens of these things! I'd like to at least get one for Bruce and Suzuka Gongen, and I think Rinty could use a little cheering up... But geez, how do I even decide?

So I guess I'd like some recommendations, if you've got any? Thanks!

Comments

[video]

[ahokonakamori.livejournal.com]

[BFF bonding time.]

Hey, Chie. Is your friend all right?

[video]

[herolegs]

I dunno... He looked pretty sick in the video he sent last night. And he's only got one of his Pokémon with him!

[video]

[ahokonakamori.livejournal.com]

Oh no! Is he going to be all right???? [Is so worried now.]

[Video]

[lonestarweeaboo.livejournal.com]

Is Yosuke always like that?

[Video]

[herolegs]

[She chuckles a little bit.] I wanna say "yes", but honestly he's been a real wreck since Souji-kun vanished. Normally he's... a little better.

[Video]

[lonestarweeaboo.livejournal.com]

Hehe... Yeah, I could tell that he really cares about the guy a lot. That's an unbreakable bond for ya.

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

[ peering over at the stone display from behind Chie. ]

So you can get those stones here! You know, I bet that would've saved us a lot of trouble and running...

[action]

[restardom.livejournal.com]

... Oh, well! You got a killer b-- er, new best friend out of it! It's important to face your fears, right, Chie-senpai? You're an inspiration to us all!

[action]

[herolegs]

[Siiiigh.] You're going to help me train it, right? I mean, you are the one who got me into this mess in the first place.

[Over to the side, Tiger, newly evolved and almost as tall as Rise and Chie now, does a few practice swipes with his new elbow blades.]

action;

[skillspanner]

[Guess who finally got all thems Pokémon under relative control? This guy. Who still has a Riolu attached to his shirt, and boy is he not enthused right now. Between the tiredness, being annoyed at everything, and being anxious to GO--]

Very funny, Chie.

action 1/2;

[herolegs]

Oh, calm down, Yosuke, I'm just teasing. It's not like you --

action;

[herolegs]

[And the previous sentence is forgotten, because omg puppy.]

Oh my gosh, who is this? He's adorable!

action;

[skillspanner]

[He's too tired to fight the reaction, just sighing and shifting his weight so she can get a better look at him. He's shy, so he curls further into Yosuke's chest.]

Oh, uh, this is Setanta -- he's Souji's, but. Well, he's been kind of attached to me since last week.

[Video] B

[dragonspeak]

...it was a bit difficult to read, yeah. [His lips quirk.] Apparently it's some sort of short hand you lot use often?

And if you're looking for the TMs, you ought to ask the people working there. They helped me when I was browsing for TMs, too.

[Video]

[herolegs]

[She chuckles.] Some people do. I usually try to be a little clearer when I'm texting.

Oh, yeah! Good idea. I dunno why I didn't think of that!

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

I haven't seen anyone else using that sort of short hand here. You think anyone else would be able to read it?

[Pauses for a second, obviously considering something.] Actually...I should take a look around the Department Store for supplies. Mind if I join you?

[Video]

[10yen_idol]

I-I haven't really used TMs, so I'm not sure which ones are good...

[Video]

[herolegs]

Yeah, me either. Heck, I still haven't used the ones I got from my gym wins yet.

[Video]

[10yen_idol]

Ah, the HMs sound REALLY amazing, I'm just... a little scared of putting them on my Pokemon's heads.

[ video ]

[photonsaber.livejournal.com]

I can help you! Pick out a TM, that is.

[ video ]

[herolegs]

Oh, that'd be great! Thanks! I think I wanna start with Bruce, my lead. He's a Hitmonlee, Fighting-type.

[video]

[sfaccendato.livejournal.com]

Personally I think it's best to use TMs that help cover that particular Pokemon's weaknesses. Something that's strong against the type they're weak to, say.

...and if you're heading to Ice Path to pick up Souji-kun, you'll probably want something strong against ice.

[video]

[herolegs]

Hey, that's a good idea! So for Bruce, who's weak to Fighting and Psychic... Maybe a Rock-type move for the birds, and... What the heck is Psychic weak to again?

I should be good on Ice, though! My lead Pokémon is Fighting-type, and I'm training up a Houndoom too for fire.

[action]

[usedrawr.livejournal.com]

[squeak squeak squeaking over, with a bag of supplies for the road. teddie's pretty ready for this, obviously. he didn't catch the evolution, being all the way in the corner, so he's stopping just short of chie and watching her party closely.

a squeaky step closer.]

Hrrrrm. Something looks different.

[action]

[herolegs]

[Something looks awesome, you mean. Tiger strikes a pose, briefly extending his elbow blades. Chie glances up from a TM and waves.]

Hey, Teddie! Got everything you need?