PUZZLE 001 [ROUTE 29 - VIDEO/ACTION]

[snapandscoot]

[[With a flicker of static, a concerned young woman comes into view, peering into the screen. Behind her, a Machop is also staring into the camera, albeit with a more positive expression.]]

That appears to have done it...not that tricky of a puzzle, all things considered. Hello? Professor? Luke? Anyone?

[[Frowning slightly, the girl casts a somewhat concerned look at the Pokemon beaming beside her, before furrowing her brow, appearing to be deep in thought.]]

I think I'm alone, but...where? What is this place?

[[The serious look lasts another two seconds before her expression changes to a perky smile, and she looks down at the Pokemon.]]

Well, if I am alone, perhaps that could mean that this is the big puzzle I'm destined to solve! The professor did mention something like that for himself, so why not for me! I can use this as training to become the best assistant he's ever had!

My first challenge, however, will be unraveling the mystery of you...whatever you are...

[[-and her focus shifts once again to the Machop, who promptly cries happily and kicks her arm!]]

Ow! What was tha-....ooh, do you...you want to fight?

...

[[Congratulations, you are now being treated to the (albeit distorted) sight of a woman sparring with a Machop! Emmy appears to have forgotten she's left the PGC on; she's too busy laughing and combatting Machop's strikes with practiced ease. Feel free to interrupt, although be prepared to yell; they're rather involved with their 'battle'!]]

Comments

[explosivecombat]

[...right! Yes!]

Ah, yes, I do, actually - everyone appears to have been given one upon waking up here, and I've obtained several more along the way.

I find it fascinating that you spar with yours yourself, however; most don't seem to do that around here. It's an interesting choice, Miss Altava, and one that I can't say I disagree with.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[Well there's no sense in getting depressed about it! Besides, the Professor is here, so how bad could things be?]]

Several more? That sounds like quite a handful! I don't know if I could spar with that many at once....I'd certainly give it a shot, though...

[[And she'll...actually look quite surprised at that revelation, there.]]

...you mean you're not supposed to train with them? You weren't....you mean we actually have to have them battle one another? I'd much rather fight them myself!

1/3

[explosivecombat]

Well, having them battle one another is how they gain experience. Gaining experience leads to an increase in levels, and that's how they get stronger overall.

[explosivecombat]

...although I admit I'd never considered whether they gain experience from defeating humans - most of them won't do such a thing in all seriousness, and even if they do, it normally isn't to the point where they actually manage to knock the human unconscious, which is what constitutes a victory...

[Emmy, don't make Kimblee try to figure out exactly how many points he would get from setting his chimeras on poor goddamn Archer. Please, think of Archer.]

[explosivecombat]

[Oh, well - it's likely not very many, anyway!]

Either way, however, I don't see any harm in continuing to train with them yourself; it's certainly a useful way to pass the time here, at any rate!

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

Well, I can't let myself get rusty, and Machop is such a good sparring partner...it just seems like such a waste to sit on the sidelines!

....it's going to take some time getting used to this....

[[no but

i want to fight all the pokemons tho >:]]

Besides, I'm not used to letting my friends fight for me...

[explosivecombat]

No, no, I agree with you entirely.

If our paths happen to cross, perhaps we ought to discuss this in person sometime - might I ask where you are?

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

Ah, I'd quite like that! You've been a really big help, Mr Kimblee!

[[Brb, looking around!]]

Route...29! Is that any help?

[explosivecombat]

...not exactly - I haven't been there, and I'm not terribly familiar with Johto's layout just yet; I've only been here for about two months, myself.

There's a place known as Goldenrod City; the route immediately to the south of it is Route 34. Once you reach either of those places, let me know.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

Goldenrod City or Route 34; got it! I look forward to meeting you in person!

....ah, I suppose that means I'll have to work out how to...save you in this thing, or something...

[[....omg a puzzle]]

I'll work it out!

[explosivecombat]

...rather fond of working out the local machinery, aren't you?

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! You can't let a puzzle intimidate you, after all, and what is machinery but a big puzzle?

[explosivecombat]

[...oh god

a cute one]

...well, that's certainly one way of looking at it, I suppose.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[You spelled 'kick-ass' wrong, but that's okay!]]

It's certainly the most fun way of looking at it!

[explosivecombat]

[It's a common typo.]

My, my. You certainly are an interesting one, Miss Altava.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

I'll take that as a compliment, Mr Kimblee, and return the feelings! I look forward to meeting you face to face!

[explosivecombat]

Likewise, Miss Altava. Until then, enjoy yourself.

[Aaaaaaaaand with that, the video feed will just be shut off!]