Chie Satonaka (里中 千枝) (ﾟ∀´(┗┐ヽ(･∀･ )ﾉ

[The camera opens on Chie, standing in Cianwood with a crooked grin on her face -- and a badge in her hand.] So I got some good news, and some stupid news. Let's start with the good: [She holds the badge out proudly.]



Badge number 5 is in the bag! And even better -- [She pockets the badge and swaps it for a little CD-shaped item that everybody surely recognizes by now.] I got the Fly HM! After all this time, I'm finally gonna be able to fly anywhere I want! Buuuut there's a slight problem. See, I came all this way to get Fly -- but I forgot I need a Pokémon who can actually learn it. [She raps her free hand against her noggin in a self-deprecatory fashion.]

The closest thing I have to a flying Pokémon is Agi and Bufu, my Doduo. You can see the problem. [Chie points a thumb behind her to the aforementioned Doduo, who are coming up behind her to nudge her with both heads.] Ow, hey! So since they obviously aren't gonna be flying any time soon, I need -- guys, quit it -- I need a Pokémon who can. I think -- seriously, stop that -- I might head over to the Safari Zone and look there, so if anyone wants to recommend a -- hey, guys! What is your problem?

[The Doduo still haven't stopped nudging her, and when she turns to confront them, Agi points at the Fly HM with his beak.] Do! Do!

Huh? Wait, don't -- don't tell me you two want to learn it?

[They both nod, Bufu more emphatically.] Duo, duo!

You're kidding, right? You don't even have wings! Well, I guess you do underneath all that fuzz, but... Okay, okay, fine, we'll try it. But I'm gonna say I told you so when nothing happens!

[Chie holds the HM up to the Doduo, and they put their heads together under it and close their eyes for a few seconds. That done, they squawk cheerfully.] Do, do! Duo!

I can't believe I'm even trying this. [A little -- okay, very uncertainly, Chie climbs up onto the Doduo's back.] Alright, guys... Fly!

[Nothing happens... at first. Agi and Bufu spread out their legs slightly, claws leaving trails in the sand...]

Uh, are you listening to me? Agi? Bufu? You're at least going to try, right?

[They crouch down low to the ground, body wiggling back and forth as they prepare...]

What are you guys doing? Do you want me to get down, or --

POW

[The Doduo leap straight up, vanishing in an instant, leaving behind a cloud of sand -- and a deafening crack as air rushes in to fill the vacuum. The camera wobbles slightly... and then drops to the beach as Bruce the Hitmonlee rushes forward, staring at the spot where his trainer was moments ago, then up at the sunny sky.]


((OOC: Hey, did you know? The Japanese name for the move Fly, "Sora wo Tobu", can be translated as either "Fly Through the Sky" or "Leap Through the Sky"! Also, badge is mod-approved.))

( 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.))