PUZZLE 003 [VIOLET CITY - VIDEO/ACTION]

[snapandscoot]

[[As soon as she set foot in Violet City, Emmy immediately sought out the Gym for a battle! However, if you've got your Pokegear on or you're near the Pokemon Centre, you'll see her and her Machop emerging, looking...rather defeated.]]

Well, that certainly could've gone better.

[[Almost in unison, the pair sigh and seat themselves on a bench outside the centre.]]

That Falkner fellow had some horribly powerful Pokemon! That creepy owl....gosh, I had no idea what to do! Perhaps we shouldn't have rushed in there so soon. I'm sorry, Machi.

[[The Machop frantically waves her arms and points to herself, before sighing and slapping her palm against her forehead.]]

It wasn't your fault!

[[Emmy smiles, and puts a friendly arm around her Pokemon's shoulders.]]

Don't worry, Machi. The Professor wouldn't give up and neither will we! We just have to train harder so that next time, we're ready! We're not going to lose to the likes of him!

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[action] also you are going to get tagged by a lot of everyone on my end eventually, just saying

[blackholedson]

[...ah, a new person! With something he's never seen before, pokemon-wise, on top of it. Hmmm. Let's approach - oh, sounds like she's having a bit of a bad time, doesn't it. But if it's related to the gyms...]

Did you just try to take on the Gym?

bb u know i want ALL the dal!tags

[snapandscoot]

[[Emmy turns when she hears the voice, smiling somewhat ruefully.]]

I'm afraid I did, but it didn't turn out too well on my end. These Gym Leaders are terribly powerful. I probably should have done more research.

You will get them, but this is a rare evening where I can brain Selim so here he is

[blackholedson]

You just went in there?

[That...actually isn't criticism, despite all the disbelief; it sounds more impressed than anything.

...yeah, okay, kid's practically sparkling at you, Emmy.]

But they're supposed to be some of the strongest in the region, aren't they? You must be very brave to just...challenge them like that!

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[carefreeme]

[ Miyako has just been derping around Violet lately, losing interest in her part time job and cutting shifts whenever she can. She can't help but notice Emmy on the bench and stops to give her a curious look. ]

Eh~? Isn't it chilly, sitting there like that?

tags will be slow bc of work but ty for tagging, bb!

[snapandscoot]

Ah, I'm from a fairly moderate climate. Plus, I'm built pretty tough!

No problem! Thanks for putting up with me!

[nevermagica]

Eheh, is that so? That's good to hear. It would be a shame to catch a cold when winter is so close to over.

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[paladinlost]

Your Machop will always be disadvantaged against his Flying-types unless you reach a much higher level, Miss. Have you any other teammates to use?

tags will be slow because of work but ty for tagging, bb!

[snapandscoot]

Oh, really? You mean Machi is at a disadvantage against those birds?

♥♥

[paladinlost]

I'm afraid he is, unless he learns Electric- Ice- or Rock-type attacks.

video; for now

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Oh, that doesn't sound very good, does it? Have a cheery smile from Hughes anyways, Emmy ]

The Gym battle didn't go so well, I take it?

[snapandscoot]

Ah, Maes!

[Emmy seems to cheer up rather quickly!]

I'm afraid not...we got quite badly beaten. It was quite scary, to be honest!

[derpsaboutfamily]

Oh? Well, I suppose it wouldn't be called a 'challenge' if it wasn't difficult.

Are you still in Violet City, then?

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[bamfsecretary]

The Gym leaders here are quite strong, aren't they?

tags will be slow bc of work but ty for tagging, bb!

[snapandscoot]

Horribly so! I didn't think the battle would be over so quickly, but we didn't stand a chance!

oh don't worry I am the slowest tagger - and you're welcome!

[bamfsecretary]

Believe me, I've had more than a few interesting run-ins with them myself.

Hmmm. What type of Pokemon is Machi?

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[notrueking]

[Man, Emmy, don't worry about it-Bradley here probably would have done the same thing.

...granted he basically just got finished powering through the first two routes and Cherrygrove on very little sleep, he is going to need a sit down on one of those benches at least

man being old and human sucks. -but oh, hey, someone... vaguely familiar]

Had some trouble with the Gym Leader, then?

[It's mostly an educated guess-nobody around here has been particularly challenging so far, and Gym Leaders are supposed to be the best of the best.]

[snapandscoot]

[[Ohay, it's the King! :>]]

Well, hello Mr Bradley! It's nice to see you in person!

[[....aaand then she'll just. scratch the back of her head and laugh awkwardly....]]

Ah, was it that obvious? I'm afraid he made short work of me! I intend to try again, though!

[notrueking]

It's nice to see you too, Miss Altava. I wasn't expecting to meet up with you so soon.

[you could've taken more than half-hour breaks, Bradley...]

Really, though, given the other Trainers I've encountered so far, I can't exactly blame you for rushing in unprepared. They're not that much to write home about.

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[foolishwren]

_{[You're not alone, man. 8( Heather had some trouble with Falkner at first, too.]}

Yeah, that guy's kind of tough, isn't he?

Second time's the charm, though.

_{[... Or third. You know. Whatever works.]}

[snapandscoot]

[[Overpowered as hell, man >:]]

I sure hope so, because I'd rather not lose again! Fortunately, I have no intention of doing so.

You've beaten him, then?

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[hintcoinplz]

Falkner was pretty tough the first time I fought him. Don't worry, Emmy! I'm sure you'll get it next time!

[snapandscoot]

Oh? Have you beaten him, Luke?

[[SHIT SON SHE'S GOTTA CATCH UP!]]

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[darkenedgales]

And that's exactly why you should never underestimate bird Pokémon!

[Never mind he's got nothing to do with her loss, it's just his bias speaking.]

[snapandscoot]

[[...the pure audacity of that will make her laugh, actually.]]

Well, I certainly won't be doing so after today! Do you train them yourself, then?

video; i'm not late, you're just hallucinating

[puzzling]

[ Oh yeah, Falkner. Man, that takes Layton back ages ago in battling that gym leader. ]

Having trouble with the gym leader, Emmy?