Chie Satonaka (里中 千枝) (ﾟ∀´(┗┐ヽ(･∀･ )ﾉ

[The video feed cuts in mid-conversation, evidently activated accidentally. The gear seems to be hanging from someone's belt, swinging to and fro and showing a grassy area. If you look close enough, you might be able to recognize it as the National Park where the Bug-Catching Contest is held.]

...did I let you talk me into this? [Chie's voice is distinctly displeased.]

Because it'll be good for you! [The second (much more chipper) voice belongs to Rise.] I mean, sure, there are a ton of gross bugs, but you could catch a Butterfree or something! They're cute!

Ugh, I never should've told you about the Yanmega. I guess a butterfly would be... okay, but if you're that set on this, can't I just find someone who already has one and trade for it?

Chie-senpai... [There's a definite huff in Rise's voice -- it's not too hard to imagine her sticking her hands on her hips and pouting stubbornly.] That's not facing your fear, and you know it! And besides, you'll actually get something more out of this than another bug.

[A long-suffering sigh. Chie is tempted to say she doesn't want to face her fear, but she knows better than that.] And what would that be?

... When you win, you'll see~! [IT'S INCENTIVE, CHIE.]

[How about some incentive that involves not chasing around giant bugs.] Alright, alright. Well, let's get back to -- hey, did you hear that?

Huh? [After a quick pause, there's an audible rustling, followed by a faint noise of surprise.] Hey, yeah! I guess we were bound to run into a bug eventually...

Right. Well, here goes nothing... [The camera jostles as Chie steps forward -- and then a big brown blur passes through the view briefly. Chie shrieks.] W-What is that?!

[Chie wasn't the only one who shrieked, and Rise isn't exactly the epitome of calm and controlled when she speaks up a split second later.] I-I don't know! But it was huge and I think those were spi-- ohmygod, that is so not a butterfly!

No kidding! Oh geez, get ready, Suzuka -- aaugh!

[The gear blurs around, for just a few seconds getting a good shot of this -- and then the feed cuts out.]

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[About half an hour later, Chie appears on video again, sitting indian-style in the short grass on the outskirts of the park. She's holding a Pokéball and a strange glowing stone in her lap, and Suzuka Gongen is staring at the latter.]

Well, that was... interesting. Looks like you guys saw part of it, but Rise-chan talked me into trying out the Bug-Catching Contest up here. I managed to catch that thing that jumped out at us -- it's called a Pinsir, apparently. [She holds up the Pokéball.] So now I've got a giant stag beetle that tears its prey in half with its horns. Seriously, that's what the Pokédex says! How am I supposed to train it if I can't even bring myself to let it out?

Anyway, the Pinsir won the contest! So at least there's that. I got this thing as a prize. Apparently it's called a Dawn Stone? [She holds it up, and Suzuka Gongen's eyes follow it.] This must be what she was talking about. I think I remember hearing about stones that make Pokémon evolve, but how am I supposed to know who can... use...

[By now she's noticed the way her Snorunt's eyes go up and down as she waves the stone around. She turns to her Pokémon and holds it out.] Did you... wanna try it out?

Snorunt! [Suzuka Gongen eagerly snatches up the Dawn Stone. After an instant, she and the stone begin to glow... and when the glow fades, the former Snorunt has evolved. She bows to Chie with a tinkly:] Froslass.

Whoa... You're gorgeous! Froslass, huh... I was wondering if you had any evolutions. I guess now we know! [Chie grins as she reaches for the Pokégear.] Congratulations!

( Battle time! The enclosed gym fight is being recorded by Chie's Banette, so the camera angles may get a bit goofy as she decides to mess with the viewers. Also, feel free to witness it in person if you're in Violet! )

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[Chie's gear clicks back on about a half-hour later, focusing on a pleased-looking Hitmonlee in the middle of the Pokécenter.] Alright, Bruce, show it off! [Bruce stretches for a moment, then poses dramatically, holding out:]



[Chie rotates the camera around to her grinning face, Suzuka Gongen nestled in the crook of her other arm.] One badge down, seven to go! I think Shadow got it all recorded. Can you believe Suzuka Gongen beat two of Falkner's birds? [The Snorunt in question smiles, looking tired but content.] And can't forget Bruce finishing things off, of course.

So now that that's done, I think we're all ready to get out of Violet. [Suzuka Gongen chirps an affirmative "Sno".] Souji-kun, how long do you think it'll take you to get here? Oh, and should we go pick Yosuke up? And wasn't Kanji-kun -- Well, you've probably got it all planned out already, so whatever's good with you is good with me!

[Chie turns toward the exit and looks out at the rain.] Man, just look at it pour out there. Maybe we oughtta wait until it... [Blink blink.] Hey, guys, do you see something out there?

[Chie hands the gear to Suzuka Gongen, and all three of them peer out through the glass, looking at what appears to be a small black figure sitting out in the rain...]

Uh... Is anybody in Violet missing a... skull... puppy?


((Still picking up comments from the last post, but here's Chie's first badge win! She's also running across Cybil's Houndour.))

[We open on a truly bizarre sight. Is it a new Pokemon never before seen? Some horrifying Frankensteinian creation?



...No, it's just Chie's Hitmonlee and Snorunt being silly. The Hitmonlee is shaking with silent laughter, while the Snorunt is trying to pretend she's above this foolishness (despite her own faint giggling).

An amused voice comes from behind the camera.] You do realize you guys look ridiculous, right? Here, Bruce, hold this for me for a minute. [The Pokégear trades hands to reveal Chie, pulling on and zipping up her jacket as she speaks.] Hi, everyone! Thought I'd check in, since it's been a while. We're all doing fine! Working hard and getting stronger, you know the drill. Although I guess these two were getting bored waiting for my shift to end. [Her brow furrows.] Hey, I just realized, that's my scarf. [She reaches past the camera to grab said scarf and sling it around her neck.]

Anyway, I wanted to say, we're heading to Goldenrod in a few days! I've got a friend there who's gonna get me past that weird tree thing. So I was just thinking, if anybody here in Violet wants to meet up and hang out, now's our chance! I've kinda been too busy training to meet people here, so I really should change that! Now, we're probably gonna leave...

[Before Chie can finish that thought, the local Nurse Joy approaches.] Excuse me, Miss Satonaka?

What's up? Oh, shoot, did I forget to clock out again?

Oh, no. I'm afraid we found this poor dear when we were doing some computer maintenance. [The nurse hands Chie a Pokéball.] He was sent to you from Goldenrod some time ago, but ended up in the wrong PC box.

Goldenrod? [Chie looks blank for a moment, but then her face lights with comprehension.] Oh! This must be the Pokémon Rise-chan was saving for me! Great, thanks! [Nurse Joy smiles and returns to her work, and Chie turns back to the gear.] I can hardly wait to see what he looks like... Okay, come on out!

[Chie tosses the ball to the ground, and poof! Out comes... an adorable Dunsparce, which immediately leaps into Chie's arms. Oh my gosh my trainer is back!!! She... doesn't take it well.] Aaugh! W-What are you, some kind of weird bug? [The Dunsparce jumps at her exclamation. What, what's going on, what's wrong? Clearly I have to hide in my trainer's jacket now!] Hey, cut it out!

[And then Chie's foot hits a little puddle left by someone coming in out of the cold, and down she goes. The Pokégear goes flying as Bruce rushes forward to try to catch her, and the feed goes black.]