first shot ❀ video ❀ pallet town

[teablossom]

[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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[dressofheaven]

[The first sound from the gear after Madoka's last question is strange, almost eerie sounding giggle.

Then a skull face with a single large, glowing red eye shows up and shrieks at the two girls.]

Orpheus, stop it! You're hurting my ears!

[A white-haired girl pushes the laughing ghost away and turns the gear to face her.]

Well, I don't know much about cat Pokemon, but I think most of the ones you find on the first routes are the smaller, weaker ones, so there might be some mixed in there. I haven't been to Kanto yet though.

[Video]

[teablossom]

[...oh my. Mami's heard and heard some strange things before, not too different from that... But most of them were witches she meant to shoot.

And so she stares accordingly, slow to recover when a fairly normal-looking girl takes its place.]

-that, is good news. Not only will Kaname-san have a chance to find a "cat" but with weaker wilds we'll have a safer trip and better chance of catching one.

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[herwish]

[...What's that scary Pokémon?! Madoka would be even more scared if she hadn't seen all those witches by now, but that's still kind of ...Scary. She didn't even know that something like that exists here.]

Ummm. Hello.

[...Okay, shrieking like that isn't very nice, you know. Poor ears.]

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[herwish]

[Oh, hello scary Pokémon's own-- Trainer? Whichever is a better word here.]

So, they really might live somewhere along the routes here? I thought I'd have to go to bigger cities to find stray cats from there.

[Cats living in the middle of nature? It sounds a bit odd. She believes you! It's just that this world is full of weird surprises.]

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[dressofheaven]

Well, I know there aren't many Pokemon that actually live in the cities. Probably because they're all full of trainers who'd catch them. So if it's cats... maybe just outside the cities in the tall grass would be better?

[She's really just guessing, but that seems to make sense.]

But yes, you should be alright for a while even with just the Pokemon you've started with, because the early routes are supposed to be really easy. I've had it easy, though. My first one was Berserker over there.

[She turns her gear to the side, showing off a huge rock rhinoceros grazing in the park.]

[OOC: I'm assuming that this is all meant to be one thread between Ilya, Mami, and Madoka, but you guys can set me straight if that's a mistake on my part!]

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[backtobasics]

[That was an eventful... but a refreshing introduction video at the same time. Shiraishi's currently taking a break near a cave exit. He has an Espeon and a Ninetales out (the other to keep himself warm and the other temporarily there until they would get to town).]

Cat Pokémon? I've seen at least Meowth, Glameow and Skitty while I've been here. Most of the cat Pokémon are normal-types, but I think there was a dark-type one as well.

Also, I think Shinx looks like a lion cub, so there's that. They're an electric-type.

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[herwish]

[Shhhh, it was the best intro... Well, no, but she's glad she got to do it with a friend instead of doing it alone. Also, give her a moment to write those names down.]

Thank you for the names. Do you happen to know anything about their usual behavior?

[...Wasn't that something that someone npc mentioned somewhere?]

Of course they're all different, but someone ment -- [Eevee takes the spotlight by saying hello to that Espeon.] ...You want new friends too, huh?

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[backtobasics]

Ah, the only one I can really talk about is Shinx as-- oh, hello.

[The Espeon looks at the video and tilts his head. He used to be so little and now he was not. He'll return the hello, however, before resting his head on Shiraishi's lap again.]

I don't think he's on a very social mood right now, I'm sorry. He just lost his trainer a while ago, so...

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[idlewanderlust]

Ah, yes... Pallet Town is rather quaint, isn't it? It was rather fun traveling on that side of the world~

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[teablossom]

It is- I'm glad we decided to take that ferry.

But it sounds like you aren't in "Kanto" yourself?

[video]

[idlewanderlust]

Ufufu... I'm afraid not. I traveled all the way from Pallet to Saffron, then came back to Johto to join my friends. It was a very lengthy and enjoyable trip~

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[herwish]

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?

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[idlewanderlust]

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]

It sounds like a very nice town!

I don't think I've seeny any cat pokémon myself. Eevee are very cute though, and they have a whole bunch of different evolutions. Like this one.

[She pans the feed down to show off her Flareon, which is currently rubbing against her legs.]

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[teablossom]

Oh- [Pardon her as she goes from welcoming to curious as the view lands on that Flareon, and she explains the link to the little furry brown girl right next to herself.]

I didn't know any Pokémon could shift into more than one form... I thought it was just one natural chain of growth.

[herwish]

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?

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[islandshore]

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.

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[teablossom]

I see- So the "feline-types" come in that sort, as well...

[Of course, the cat search is more Madoka's area, while Mami is watching the display with other thoughts in mind.]

...I've heard we need to be attentive to our Pokémon and form a bond with them. But what about the Pokémon with one another?

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[herwish]

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.

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[syochan]

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!

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[teablossom]

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.

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[herwish]

[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.]

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[timelymaid]

Hmmm...well, there's Skitty, Meowth, Glameow...and all their evolutions, of course!

Oh, and you might want to buy some repels, if you want to avoid battles on the road.

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[teablossom]

-why thank you! I saw something labeled that in my bag, but I didn't know how it works.

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[herwish]

Glameow? [Yeah ummm, those last four letters? She will say them slowly.] I've seen Meowth! I have yet to see the other two and their evolutions. Cat Pokémon names are so cute.