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Mami Tomoe ([personal profile] teablossom) wrote2013-02-10 08:23 pm

first shot ❀ video ❀ pallet town

[The PokéGear turns on to show Mami, hesitating with the controls until she realizes she's succeeded, and smiles.]

Hello, my name is Mami Tomoe. I know it's rather early for this, but since some people might not know what Pallet Town has to offer, my friend and I thought we might give you a peek.

[And she shifts the view to... a long patch of dirt, decent sized holes dug in a line along its length. Apparently - despite the chill in the air - someone decided to spend the snow-free weekend gardening.]

Along with a lovely fish market and cozy inn, Pallet offers a berry orchard, and for a small fee visitors can pluck their pick. It will be a few months yet before they bloom, but we're just now planting some of the trees you'll be able to see, this coming spring.

Kaname-san?


[The gear turns to show Madoka, who is smiling too. She'd be so nervous to do this alone, but it's fun to do this with a friend!]

And did you know that Pallet Town is said to be the Friendliest Town in Kanto? [She frowns a bit.] The ferry ride was kind of expensive, but [...back to her cheerful face.] Everything there was great, and you can work at the inn to earn money here. So it's the same what you do in any other city, I think that's what they said. Maybe local restaurants are hiring people too...

[...Oh wait, did she forget to say something important here? Oh!]

My name is Madoka Kaname, you can just call me Madoka! Nice to meet you all!

[There's an off-screen giggle.]

Very good, Kaname-san. And she's absolutely right! If you come to Kanto from Johto, you'll be passing through this town, which makes the attractions all the more welcome.

And as for the trees... Now wait just a moment-


[Mami turned the gear again, focusing in on some half-grown trees waiting on a cart to be moved to the dirt. But a Rattata has jumped onto the cart as well, and is chewing on one of the tiny tree trunks!]

[Madoka laughs sheepishly at Mami's compliment. This is going better than she expected this to go for her own part.]

Maybe they'll teach everyone to do something from those berries. We're really not sure right now, but they know a lot about different ber--.

[Sorry, she kind of stops in the middle of the last word because there's the Rattata. There's an off-screen challenging sound from an Eevee.]

Ehh, Eevee. It's okay. We'll --

[Madoka moves closer to the rat. Too close, in its opinion as it tries to bite the girl, who then takes a step backward. Right, not like that. Definitely not like that.]

I wouldn't get too close. That one doesn't look interested in getting along.

[-and listen to that, Mami's dropped her courteous tone for a far more serious, flat one. There's some rustling, and then a hand reaches up to release a Petilil from a Pokéball.

And she does not look happy about being out in the cold.]


I'm sorry, Sara. It'll just be a minute.

Absorb, please.


[There's a reluctant trill, but the Petilil's move does allow them to attack the Rattata without chancing harm to the trees. And, indeed, the wild Pokémon staggers a moment from the attack before jumping off the cart, trying to make a move towards the girls.]

Ehhehhehehe.... [Madoka really should learn that not all of them were friendly... Mami can see her surprised face when the Petilil comes out of its ball.

And then after Absorb, and the Rattata leaving the cart, everyone can hear her clapping her hands together.]


That was great, Mami-san, Sara! --Ehhh, it's coming here?! [Why? Fail Trainer Madoka doesn't know what to do! Good thing her Eevee jumps between the girls and the Rattata.]

You want to go for it too? [Yep, Eevee looks and sounds very determined to fight.] Ummm... T-Tackle, I guess? Please? [Please be careful, okay? Madoka could add that too, but the Eevee is tackling that rat already... And it does it a few times instead of just one until the Rattata flees.]

It looks like Pokémon really do jump for a fight.

[Sara gives a weak sort of protesting noise, but there's no denying that's a tough little Eevee.]

Perfect! That was a lovely job. And I mean you too, Sara. [There's a shifting view as Mami sets the gear on the ground, giving a tilted view of the second bundled up girl picking up her shivering Petilil.] If we've promised to look after this orchard, we can't allow any wild beasts to harass it, can we?

[Really, how does Madoka always get those fierce protectors...?] You were all great! [But she wouldn't call herself even good, much less perfect, at this thing right now. Eevee looks happy and jumps to Madoka's shoulder.] Of course we can't! The wild Pokémon seem to be really interested in this place. Maybe it's just this time of the year...

Perhaps. But from what I've heard, there's far more where that came from, if we plan to leave town on foot.

[Not that Mami sounds particularly worried. And why should she, with such Pokémon to look after them? And her own is tugging on her coat, drawing her attention back to her gear.]

Oh- [The view of the girls gets much closer, as the device is picked up.] I'm sorry, everyone. I shouldn't have left this on so long.

That's true. Maybe they won't do anything if we walk on roads instead of bushes. ...If that's even possible.

[Madoka sounds a little worried. She'll take time to get used to it.

Oh, it's still on? Sheepish smile from the pink haired girl.]
Yeah, sorry about that ...But since it's still on! [Now she looks excited and peeks even closer to the screen.] Can you tell me about all the different cat Pokémon? I'm trying to decide which one to get first!


[OOC: Too bright colors?! Let us know! Order in action tagging is YOU -> Mami -> Madoka. Also, Madoka's replies will come from [personal profile] herwish as always, but don't friend that account! :3]
alonelyworld: (Attentive)

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[personal profile] alonelyworld 2013-02-13 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm actually on my way back. I had to find my friends because they got lost.
Edited 2013-02-13 18:17 (UTC)
herwish: (☜☆☞ It's so cool and amazing)

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[personal profile] herwish 2013-02-13 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like you two are going to be great friends. I wish all the best for him. [She smiles right back at him before she really concentrates on listening.]

I guess that could be a problem with us too, if I got one and its personality was anything like that. [Eevee looks unsure about that. She'd rather protect Madoka and let someone else distract her with cuddles, maybe. ...But see, you happened to tell that part about sparkling fur and Madoka looks very impressed.] A fur like that sounds amazing, depending on its definition of dangerous of course. I'd love to have something like that at some point.

Does Luxray's fur sparkle like that too?
herwish: (☜☆☞ Eheheh)

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[personal profile] herwish 2013-02-13 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmm, I guess quiant is one way to describe this place. Not that I've seen other cities, but someone [NPC] said they're nothing like this.

[Mami-san asked about the spots, but...]

So, any tips for those who are just beginning their journey in Kanto? Like, are the routes long or are the Pokémon who appear at nights dangerous or something like that?
herwish: (☜☆☞ Hello down th-- down here)

[personal profile] herwish 2013-02-13 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
It is a very nice town! I hope people are friendly in other places too...

It's okay, I'll see them sooner or later. [Have a smile, and Eevee smiles at the compliment too.] Thank you, I think they're very cute too. [...Whole bunch of...?] Hee, I wonder if that's why someone said that this one's special for a starter.

[Staring at that Flareon together with her Eevee, both looking wide eyed. Eevee is wagging her tail like crazy. This is an exciting day for her.]

That one's adorable. What is it?
alonelyworld: (Eyes closed)

[personal profile] alonelyworld 2013-02-14 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
They seem to be very friendly for the most part.

Maybe. There's different stones and ways to evolve them, too. This one's a Flareon.
alonelyworld: (Eyes closed)

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[personal profile] alonelyworld 2013-02-14 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
Laguna's just bad with directions, I think. He lost his maps too.
herwish: (☜☆☞ I have an idea .... maybe)

[personal profile] herwish 2013-02-14 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I don't really doubt that they are... I'm sure everyone's friendly. [NPCs of Pallet just seem to like their reputation.]

Flareon is a cute name for a cute Pokémon species. Different stones and ways? ...I wonder which one this one wants to evolve into.
idlewanderlust: (Consider the following!)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2013-02-14 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
You can choose your own path once you reach Cerulean though~ Just be careful in the mountain... It's quite easy to get lost...

A science one. They even had a small space exhibit, which was very surprising...
alonelyworld: (I wonder)

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[personal profile] alonelyworld 2013-02-14 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. We've made a lot of friends since coming here.
idlewanderlust: (What DO you do with a drunken sailor?)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2013-02-14 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
Ufufu... Both of the starting towns are rather quaint.

Hmmm~ I can't really say... To be honest, I was bit overleveled when I traveled through Kanto... Although, as I told your friend, do be careful of the mountain. I spent nearly a month traveling through it.

*... her case being Very Extreme*
alonelyworld: (Attentive)

[personal profile] alonelyworld 2013-02-14 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
I was told that there's at least 5 different evolutions. Fire, Water, Electric, Psychic, and Dark, I think. Goldenrod has stones to evolve the first three.

The other two have something to do with how happy they are.
herwish: (☜☆☞ Angelic smile)

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[personal profile] herwish 2013-02-14 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. Then I guess it was very different experience from what we have with our level fives... Maybe we should try to find something big enough if they can carry us through the long rout--

[Wait. Thinking back what she just heard.]
islandshore: (Heh heh heh)

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[personal profile] islandshore 2013-02-14 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you're looking for cats, I could always show off my friend's Persian. Otherwise...

[He turns the camera on a Luxray, who's currently grumbling at a much-too-frisky Zorua and a snickering Raichu.]

Arc here's a Luxray. Not exactly a house cat, but if you're looking for an electric type with a solid offensive, you definitely can't go wrong.
herwish: (☜☆☞ Shocked Madoka is shocked)

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[personal profile] herwish 2013-02-14 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
A... Month, you said? That sounds scary.
syochan: (attentive)

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[personal profile] syochan 2013-02-14 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
Ehh, you can work in Pallet Town, too?

[ Shou didn't know that...! Well, their video sure taught him some stuff about the place he just happened to be curious about before. He'll just have a bemused look now in regards to the rest of the video, until Madoka's last question. ]

-- Oh, about cat Pokemon, there's a "Meowth" that I have!
idlewanderlust: (Everyday life!)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2013-02-15 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. It's the only way to get to Cerulean from Pewter... There are plenty of interesting Pokemon in there though~! It makes the trip a bit more enjoyable.

Ufufu... Isn't it? Pallet felt like it was just barely big enough to be a town...
idlewanderlust: (Oneeeeee moreeee thiiiiing.)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2013-02-15 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
Oh my, if you can find such a Pokemon you should definitely catch it... It would surely cut your time in half... Or by a nice length.

Mmm... It was a long, winding mountain... Be sure to bring plenty of supplies when you two get there! It was very tight at the end of my trip through it...
alonelyworld: (Thoughtful)

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[personal profile] alonelyworld 2013-02-15 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
No, unfortunately. But I've met most of them in person.
islandshore: (yeah right)

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[personal profile] islandshore 2013-02-15 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
I hate to sound cynical, but it's impossible to befriend every single one of your Pokémon, just like it's impossible for them to all become friends with each other.

Sometimes, you'll end up with a Pokémon that has a nasty attitude outside of battles. That's important to keep in mind because it means you'll have to work around that.

[He shakes his head.]

Take it from someone with three years of experience; Pokémon are as diverse as people, and some are just as cruel.

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