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

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!

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-- Huh? Whoa, actually, you're two ahead of me! I only have Violet's and Goldenrod's so far.

Eh? Really? Did you skip over the Azalea gym?

Yeah, my friends were staying in Goldenrod, so I came with them straight from Violet. I keep meaning to go back there, but with Souji-kun gone it's not gonna be for a while...

Aah... Souji's in Ice Path, right?

Sure is. We're leaving for Ecruteak as soon as we get done with the shopping here, and then on from there.

That's a long way to go... um, good luck, though!

Thanks! We'll give it everything we've got!

Eheheh...

-- come to think of it, um... your Pokemon's really cool! What type is it?

Oh, you mean Tiger? He's a Gallade! [Hearing his name, Tiger does a nice pose for the camera.] Just evolved yesterday, and then again today! He was Psychic-type before, and now he's Psychic/Fighting.

A Psychic/Fighting-type... w-wow, I never knew that was possible! I mean, one's a weakness of the other, right?

That's right, Fighting's weak to Psychic. It's pretty cool, huh? It actually looks like a lot of their weaknesses and strengths canceled each other out. Like, Fighting's strong to Bugs, but Psychic is weak...

I guess opposites really DO attract!

Haha, I guess so! I actually still have trouble keeping track of most of the types. I only have Fighting memorized because my starter Bruce is Fighting-type.

Ah, it took me a long time to memorize all the types, too. It just takes a lot of practice!

Guess I'll have plenty of time to work on it while we're on the road, huh? In between fighting and training, at least.

Yup! It's all in the manual they gave us, and I'm sure a lot of people would be willing to help you!

Right! ...I should probably actually read that manual too, huh...

Yup! It's really really useful!

Ehehe, I tried to get through it when I first got here, but... it felt too much like studying. [A bit of a blush there.]

Aah, I know exactly how that is! It's really a lot more interesting once you actually do some Pokemon training, though! That way, you know what they're talking about!

I guess that's true. I was pretty confused about the whole thing when I first got here. I never got very far when I played the games much back home!

You've played the games before, Chie?

Yeah, but only a little. I never really got the hang of all the mechanics, and I usually liked playing outside better anyway, y'know?

I understand! I'm not really good at other kinds of video games than, um, the falling blocks that go beep-boop-beep-boop, and it feels like there's a lot more to do outside!

Oh, yeah, I remember that game! I never had the patience to play it for too long, though.

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