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[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

herwish as always, but don't friend that account! :3]

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That's right- It looks like you can work in a lot of places here- the market, or the inn...

But they also need help tending and planting the berry orchard, before they bloom in spring, so we took this job.

Yes, but it does have enough open space for this orchard...

That said, I've never been on a hike or camping trip that long before, much less while looking out for Pokémon. Is there any supplies or Pokémon type you'd advise us to take with us, should we make the trip?

That's good. With everyone needing to visit all these gyms or cities, I suppose that's a feat in and of itself.

-is that so...

[She starts to frown - not quite argumentative in look, but still...]

If I found a Pokémon that didn't care for me that much, or get along with my team... Wouldn't it be better to part ways, than push the partnership?

If they're happy enough in the wild, that is. Or if there's a trainer possibly better suited.

Maybe for wild Pokémon that works, but for a Pokémon you raise from an egg, it's not that simple. You can't really predict their personalities as an egg, either.

[Still, she's got a point.]

I think it's important to treat any Pokémon of yours with respect if you can, but it's also important to stay assertive. That's all.

-yes, that is different, isn't it? Like raising a child... Or teaching a junior.

[And she's not exactly pleased by her own comparison, but there it is.]

If it's the case of an egg, or something like that, I would certainly try to make the best of it. I would regret it, if I let one go without trying.

Mm. What about you? Have you made any new friends?

I'll try to find something like that... Traveling that fast would be nice.

[Long, winding mountain?] Sounds like it would be even worse in the winter - unless you went there on this season. ...Does... that place have a name?

Five? [How is she ever going to choose just one of them?!] Wow, Eevees are amazing. I -- ummm... Guess I'll have to find more about all of them to know what we want to do.

Eheheh, I think we'll have no problem with the happy thing either. [Unless she thinks that Madoka is an idiot, but she'll try to be the best trainer for her Eevee.]

...What if they accidentally evolve somehow and regret it later? There's no turning back, is there?

Ummm. I'd like that if it's not too much trouble... [She's blushing a bit. Still, he offered, so...]

[But when he turns the camera, she peeks a little closer. She's amazed, but you know, she's still a newbie who's getting used to the whole "Pokémon can look like anything" thing. Oh, it's a Luxray? She heard that name before.]

So, that's umm--- Shinx's final form, right? It looks strong. [And dangerous. More like something for someone as cool as Homura-chan, maybe.] Does its fur sparkle when it senses danger? I heard that's what the fur of any Shinx does.

Hey, no worries. I'll see if I can catch her real quick, but first...

[He snaps his fingers and Arc, with a grumble, wanders closer to the camera after casting that Raichu a sneer.]

Sometimes her fur sparks, but I think her most impressive trick's the way she uses her eyes to see through her surroundings.

[Yes, yes. Arc sighs, and her eyes glow, to prove Riku's point.]

X-ray vision has its perks.

Yeah. And I mean, I definitely see the perks of having a team of Pokémon you actually get along with. If you can befriend them, more power to you. It definitely makes things easier than if your Pokémon resents you or, even worse, wants to eat you like Terror does.

[But that Aerodactyl's something else.]

But anyway, if you've got more questions about training, I don't mind filling you in. Like I said, I've got years of experience, and I could always send my guide your way for good measure.

[But not everyone wants to read a wall of text, so.]

[She'll let Mami-san talk about work! She's better at it anyway... Meanwhile, let's talk about cats, because Madoka asked about them. See her going all excited, she'll even clap her hands together in all that excitement. Someone just loves to learn about cats today. ~~Madoka plz, you're not even from that cat timeline. But cats are cute tho :c~~]

Really? I haven't seen a Meowth [last three letters come a little slowly, because wow, Pokémon names.] yet. What kind of cat is that, if you don't mind me asking?

[Personality? Abilities? Or just show it, she'll be happy either way.]

Well, they both calmed down - especially after evolution. Now days... they're quite close to each other. [Closer than anyone could have imagined if they saw them from the beginning.]

I think so, even though I haven't seen mine do that. Though Luxray's also have an extraordinary vision, much like an x-ray vision, so they can sense danger even better than Shinx or Luxio.

I wasn't aware there was a market or inn there until you mentioned it, so thanks!

[ this is valuable information! He'll definitely take note of everything she said (in his head). ]

That's really cool of you both to do that, too!

I might have to visit this place sometime.

Okay! Thank you very much. [She really appreciates it.]

[Hmm, that other Pokémon reminds her of her trainer class clothes just a bit. ~~It's a Pikachu Costume / the Poke Kid class <.<.~~ ...Blink. He called that Luxray just with the snap of his fingers? Yeah, she comes from a real world where pets like dogs could be called like that too... But that is still impressive. It's not a dog and it looks so strong, so the fact that it obeys just with one snap of fingers... Madoka looks very impressed.

Wait, what? She looks confused at first, but when she sees the Luxray's eyes glow, she's ... kind of back to impressed again. Maybe a little nervous, because eyes glowing like that looks a little scary, but...]

Wow, that is so -- [pause] How should I say it... Ummm. Cool and amazing! Can it see through anything with that vision? Thanks for showing it to me, you two.

Hey, no prob--

[Before he finishes, Arc folds her ears back and hisses. She is not an it.]

...Er, could you call Arc her instead of it? My Pokémon tend to get fussy otherwise.

[Sigh. Doesn't help that Arc's pretty snippy with anyone new.]

But to answer your question, she sure can. Gives her an advantage on the battlefield, since a hiding enemy can't slip under the radar against a Luxray.

[ Shou can at least appreciate her excitement! Be excited, Madoka! ]

Yeah, really! -- "What kind"?

[ huh, how to describe it... ]

It has a sort of -- tricky personality? But I can show you!

[ and he'll search for the Pokeball (let's say he just happens to have it on hand at the moment) -- ]

Come out, Hayato!

[ Have a Meowth show up on your screen now, Madoka? ]

-perhaps. I ran into some nice people on the ferry, along with Kaname-san.

Hmmm... a water type Pokemon? It might not sound sanitary at first, but having them use water attacks is a life saver when you're so far from any fresh water...

Ara... You don't need to worry about the winter having that much of a impact, I think... I can't imagine you'll reach it while it's still the season. As for the name, it's called Mt. Moon~

...yes, I've had enough trouble with things trying to eat me. I'd prefer to avoid that here, if I could.

[Although she's mighty curious how Riku deals with that himself!]

But I would appreciate anything you could share! If I'm going to help Sara learn to fight and find other Pokémon soon, the more I know the better.

Oh. That's great, at least they know each other very well then too! Hmmm. Evolution... How do they usually decide on that? Do they all want to evolve?

Luxio is the second form, I guess? These lions sound amazing. ...So, it literally sees through everything? [That's kind of crazy!] Something like that would be very good to have on a team, even as a little cub who just sparkles.

Ah, ummmm. Right. The distances aren't as short as they look like on a map... I don't think we'll reach many places during this season. Traveling from one town to another is probably going to be enough for me...

[That name is one of the prettiest names for a mountain, ever.]

Oh. That's a very pretty name. What kind of Pokémon live there?

That's good then.

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