usedgalacticpunt | Entries tagged with @goldenrod city

( Before the video feed comes on, Chie has some thinking to do... )

[Chie's dressed up and geared up on the Pokégear feed, jacket zipped up and bag over her shoulder. She looks like she's ready to hit the road. Oddly enough, she's also wearing a small pair of yellow glasses.]

Okay, I'm done. Officially done. I've been sitting around feeling sorry for myself for way too long. I think what I need is to get out of Goldenrod and do something with myself, before I go crazy.

So. Anyone with me?

Current Mood: determined

[This network post starts off in an ominous way: a primal scream of fury in a feminine voice, immediately followed by wood cracking.

For a second or two, the video shows nothing but a bunch of grass and dirt. But soon a worried-looking Banette picks the gear up, peering into the camera and then spinning the gear around. What she focuses on is a panting Chie, face red and twisted with anger, next to one of those wooden training posts you see in martial arts movies -- now half-splintered and at an angle to the dirt it's planted in.

Chie sees the motion out of the corner of her eye, and she turns to snap at the Banette.] Turn that stupid thing off!! [And Shadow does so right away, but an observant viewer will be able to see a hint of tears in Chie's eyes, if they're quick.

About three minutes later, Chie tacks a simple text post onto the end:]

yukiko went home.

[OOC: I am going to be tackling Chie's 17 backtags... eventually... but in the meantime, here is a drop reaction post. In case it's confusing, Chie searched the breeding center with her team, tried and failed to call Yukiko's gear, then tossed her gear into the grass, where it turned on accidentally. She's holed up in her bedroom now.]

Current Mood: lonely
Current Location: Yu and Yuudai's Breeding Center, Goldenrod

[Please enjoy a Banette face, people of Johto. Shadow has snatched her trainer's Pokégear, and now she's peering at the camera, making sure it's working. Once she's satisfied, she sets it down and backs away, revealing -- whoa, a whole team of nine. From Bruce the Hitmonlee to the still unnamed Pinsir, all of Chie Satonaka's Pokémon are here. But what's the occasion? We're soon to find out.

The team is waiting in front of a nondescript door in Souji's breeding center. It seems to be one of the bathrooms, as after a moment, Chie steps out, toweling off her hair as she sings distractedly to herself. (She's no Risette. She's not bad, it's just clear that she's an amateur.)]

I believe that you and I can do anything
We can change the world...
Cause there's a -- Whoa! [She jumps as she sees her team gathered before her.] Uh, hey, guys. What're you all doing in here?

[Suzuka Gongen nudges Bruce, and he steps forward with hands behind his back, apparently the spokesman. From behind his back, he pulls out... a neatly wrapped present, complete with bow at the top.]

What's that? Where did you... [Chie's eyes go wide.] Oh my god. Is that... It is, isn't it? I can't believe you seriously... I mean, how did you even know it was my birthday? [Bruce just "smiles" mysteriously, keeping the secret.]

Aw, geez, you guys didn't have to do anything... [Chie takes the present with a wobbly little smile. She blinks a few times before standing up straight.] Okay! Okay, I'm, I'm opening it. Here goes!

[She tears the wrapping away easily, revealing... a modest-sized stack of what appear to be DVD cases. New TMs? No, something much better, Chie realizes, gasping happily.] Oh, wow. You guys found me some kung-fu flicks! Haha, you seriously remembered, didn't you, Bruce? Back in December when I was telling you all about Inaba... Oh, look at these! "Ekans in the Staraptor's Shadow"... "Crouching Arcanine, Hidden Salamence"... "House of Flying Razor Fangs"? "Trial of the Dragonite"! Oh, these are gonna be a blast to watch!

[Chie looks up at her team, bringing a hand up to wipe away -- dust, surely that's just dust in her eye. And then she tosses an arm around Bruce's shoulders, yanking him into a hug.] Come here, you! Oh, you guys are the best team ever. [Suzuka Gongen floats over and hugs Chie too, and then Tiger joins in, Yosuke, Sandy and Rinty snuggle up to her legs... Her Pinsir pauses, unsure if she wants him involved, but she laughs and beckons to him (with only a little nervousness).] Yeah, you too. Get over here!

[Of course, then Goldie decides she wants to get in on the action too, the massive Gyarados dashing forward with a happy cry despite Chie's exclamation of:] Whoa, hey, Goldie, wait--!!

[And the whole group goes down in a huge pile of Pokémon and one happy (if flattened) trainer.]

Current Mood: loved
Current Location: Yu & Yuudai's Breeding Center, Goldenrod

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

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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!

Current Mood: confused
Current Location: Goldenrod Department Store

On the morning of May 21st, Chie Satonaka decided to challenge the Goldenrod Gym. It was a very spur-of-the-moment thing. She'd just leaned into the breeding center and said, "Hey, guys, I think I'm gonna go hit the gym. Anyone wanna come watch?" So she'd gathered up a few of her friends and made the trip over. She hadn't done any research on Whitney's team and their abilities, or even asked anyone what to expect.

This would come back to bite her.

"Yo! Champ in the making!" a bushy-haired man said as Chie approached, Hitmonlee at her side and the rest of her current line-up following close behind. "This Gym is home to Normal-type Pokémon Trainers. I recommend you use Fighting-type Pokémon."

Chie and Bruce looked at each other, and Chie smirked. She didn't need anyone to tell her that. She was still learning type advantages, but there was one she'd memorized a long time ago: Fighting > Normal. "You wanna handle this, Bruce?" The Hitmonlee just grinned with his eyes and nodded, ready to attack.

... And indeed, once they made their way to the leader of the gym, the first two rounds were embarrassingly one-sided. Bruce had the type advantage and the level advantage, and Whitney's Girafarig and Clefable were knocked out in one shot each. "Oooh, you won't get away with this, you mean old tomboy, you!" Whitney fumed. "Go, Miltank! Use Attract!"

( That was where things started to go haywire... [Wow, this got long, hahaha.] )

"Finally." Chie sighed, Shadow following behind her as she walked across the field to pick up her Pokégear. She managed to smile a little as she flashed the badge at the camera:

...and then shut the feed off.

[OOC: Badge approved by the mods, of course!]

Current Mood: frustrated
Current Location: Goldenrod Gym

[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!

Current Mood: exhausted
Current Location: Johto National Park

[The video opens on a Ditto, who seems to look a little sheepish. Behind it is everyone's favorite female kick-favoring martial artist, Chie, looking extremely irritated. She grabs the sides of the Ditto's face and stretches it out, then lets go, allowing it to snap back into place.]

Souji-kun. [Yikes, that's a cold tone. Streeeetch... Snap. Chie keeps doing this through the rest of the paragraph.] I left half my team in the room to relax, 'cause I wanted to get some one-on-one time in with a few of them. And when I got back, I found a certain Pokémon had snuck into my room while I was out. [Streeeetch... Snap.] You really need to do something about this thing.

Anyone else who's listening... Well, I guess I've got some eggs to sell! [She sighs and gestures to the side, and whoever's holding the camera turns it to show off a pile of Pokémon eggs. Looks like there's about 8 or 9 of them.] I know most of 'em are Snorunt eggs, and the other ones... I think they're gonna be either Tyrogues or Shuppets. I'd probably rather have cash, but then again, if you've got a cool egg sitting around, we can make a trade too. Let me know!

[The camera turns toward Chie again.] That's about all on my end. I know I've been quiet lately, but after the whole... bug thing... [She suppresses a shudder.] Figure a little peace and quiet is a good thing for once. Later.

[OOC: Egg post! For everybody who responded in my OOC post, your eggs are ready! That is... Rise/Asuka, Fuji, John & Rose, Hinagiku, Rin, and 410, if my list is correct.]

Current Mood: annoyed
Current Location: Souji's breeding center, Goldenrod City