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[pastsanity]

[It's late at night, and Kinzo and crew obviously haven't even gotten to the Pokemon Center. Only Kinzo's Wingull, perched on his shoulder, looks fine - behind him, a Krabby and Grovyle follow. They both, though following out of duty, are looking fairly tired, as is Kinzo himself. ... Well, they were, anyway, until they realized what was a good dozen Murkrow were following them... staring.]

I've arrived in Goldenrod, finally... However, I don't believe I asked for a welcoming committee. Certainly not one of inferior riffraff like this. [Kinzo nods his head to the side towards his Wingull.] Gen here is clearly a far better breed of bird.

Hear that, you black-feathered bad omens...!? Not a single one of you shall be stopping me from returning to Violet!!

[... Surprisingly, though Kinzo meant his remark as a way to goad the birds into some kind of action, they all just continue to stare. Watching. Calculating. Memorizing.]

... Hoh. I was expecting more of a commotion. Perhaps I should be a little more more worried.

[Kinzo turns to the camera now, looking as though he cares very little about the Murkrow - however, behind him, the Krabby is pinching his claw threatening towards the unmoving Murkrow while the Grovyle simple chuckles at the crab's antics. Pukukukuku.]

This is all pointless. I have heard rumors of a shortcut that will get me to Violet City. If it is possible that someone could open this shortcut for me, or perhaps help me get there by another means, I would be extremely grateful. I need to return to my... [Kinzo pauses, raising his head for a moment. When he looks back at the screen, his gaze is much more focused.] ... family.


[OOC: Just a note, Mammon and Belphegor are going to be picking Kinzo up via Sexy Stake Airlines, but he isn't aware of that yet. Feel free to give him advice and offer assistance all the same!]

Comments

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[wantnotneed.livejournal.com]

Ah. My sister and I will be passing by Goldenrod by the 13th. Is that too short of a notice...?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

I have nothing to do here. [... glances towards the Murkrows] ... And leaving as soon as possible would be excellent.

That's perfect.

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[wantnotneed.livejournal.com]

As a suggestion, may I suggest the TMs in the department store?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

TMs...? [he raises an eyebrow] I haven't heard of anything like that before.

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[wantnotneed.livejournal.com]

They're special moves you can teach to your Pokemon. They come with a price, of course.

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[isthedeadcat]

I'm glad to see you made it safely to Goldenrod.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure how accurately we can use the term "safely", but yes, we've arrived.

How are things on your end?

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[isthedeadcat]

Safely as "in possession of all your limbs"?

Things are quiet in Violet as usual, but these crows are an omen for sure.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

In that case, indeed, we're all very safe.

... They're there as well? [Now THAT makes him frown. He'd rather them stay away from Lion and Maria, thanks.]

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[isthedeadcat]

They seem to be pretty much everywhere...

It's a little worrisome, and knowing Johto it means something big is about to happen.

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[talkinyourhead.livejournal.com]

....Shortcut?

[ Pause, then: ] I....need to get back to Violet, too.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to show you the way?

I don't have the badge myself, but if you do, you should be able to use it.

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[talkinyourhead.livejournal.com]

...Oh. I don't...have any badges, either.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... Do you have anyone who can help you?

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[talkinyourhead.livejournal.com]

I can....probably ask a...friend.

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[uuing]

Uu-! Are you coming back to Maria and everyone else? Can't wait, can't wait, uu-!

[ She giggles, seeming genuinely happy. ]

Don't you like the crows..? Maria thinks they're sort of cute. They can go like kya- kya-!

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[He nods at her, and even offers a bit of a smile at her cheerfulness.]

Likewise. I still have yet to really meet you all in person, so I definitely need to change that.

... Heh. As for the crows, they're just a bad omen is all. If they try anything, I'll just chase them off.

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[uuing]

Of course! If you're not here, you can't come to our party in a while, right? Maria and Lion want it to be a really busy and fun party with everyone! Nobody can be left out, uu-!

[ So yes, best grandpa has to come too.. ]

... [ Her expression turns a little more serious at that though. ] Bad omen? Do you think something is going to happen..?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't miss it for anything. [... except BEEEAAATOOORIIIIICHE-- I mean.]

It's possible. I could just be overreacting.

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[uuing]

It's okay! If something bad happens, Maria will take care of it for sure, uu-! [ Because 'uu' is such a manly warcry. ]

Maria won't let anything ruin everyone's happy life in Johto!

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[sharkfoodbound.livejournal.com]

That's a shitty welcome for sure, but then, these murkrow seem to be fucking everywhere.

Where'd you come into town from?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

That damned forest. There was a route in-between, but after the forest, it wasn't much to speak of.

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[sharkfoodbound.livejournal.com]

You'll need three days from here to get to the shortcut, if you really wanna walk.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

That's not terrible. It's nothing after that forest.

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[sharkfoodbound.livejournal.com]

True, true. That forest was boring as all hell, but I think it only gets better from there on out.