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PUZZLE 002 [ROUTE 30 - VIDEO/ACTION]

[[In order to ensure she catches up to the Professor and co. as soon as possible, Emmy has taken to travelling at night. This has usually failed to present any real issues, but tonight, as she heads to the route just outside Cherrygrove, she finds something that....well.

If you've currently got your pokegear video feed running, you'll probably hear the shriek.]]

Nonononono get away get away!!

[[It's a Spinarak! Which is unfortunate for Emmy, as she happens to be quite arachnophobic. The Pokemon doesn't quite seem to realise that her screaming isn't an invitation to come closer, as it happily starts to approach her to say hello-]]

NO!!

[[....before promptly getting kicked in the face.]]

A-ah....

[[Wild Spinarak fainted! Emmy...didn't...really gain anything, um.

...someone informing her that this...isn't quite the correct way to battle a wild pokemon would be appreciated.]]

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[ He's heard the shriek. But before he's got a chance to really respond, it seems like you've taken care of that problem all on your own... ]

Are you alright, miss?

[[The unfamiliar voice coming out of her Pokegear seems to help Emmy pull herself together, and she walks over to where it was dropped during her epic battle with the spider.]]

Ah, I'm fine. There was....just a spider, that's all, and I'm not really...fond of them.

[[...this is...really quite embarrassing, good lord.]]

I managed to knock it out, though!

[[...just. warily watching that hugeass spider, oh my godddd]]

[ It's okay... he had a similar experience with a Rattata a little while ago that resulted in him running for his life... so uh... you actually did quite a good job there. ]

You did a great job! You should let your Pokemon help you, next time though. [ ... You do have Pokemon, right? ] They're better equipped to deal with other Pokemon. Plus, they'll gain experience while doing it, too!

Oh, I do have a Pokemon! I just...reacted through instinct before she could do anything....

[[Her Machop is currently facepalming in the corner of the feed. And the reason why she managed to do so well?]]

......is it......crying?

[[...the Spinarak is currently rubbing it's head and looking very weepy.]]

...the spider is crying.

[[Brb, sitting down. Because just....

...just, sitting down.]]

I don't know if I'll ever get used to this place.

[ Sorry, he has to look away to laugh quietly for a minute. He's not making fun of you, really. ]

It is a lot to take in, isn't it?

You could always try capturing the Pokemon and taking care of it! It might come in useful later down the line.

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[[O-Oh shush, orz]]

Capturing it....? I haven't actually tried catching a Pokemon, yet...

[[....whyyy did it have to be a spider, tho]]

...I do feel a little bad for kicking it so hard....

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Oh, I'm sorry; I haven't introduced myself! How rude. I'm Emmy Altava, Professor Layton's assistant. Thankyou for your concern, Mr..?

Hughes! But you can just call me Maes. It's nice to meet you, Emmy. [ ... Sorry, he's super-forward and likes making friends. You'll have to excuse him. ]

I believe most people carry 6 Pokemon with them at a time. So catching some more for yourself might come in helpful later down the line.

Though, if you're not a fan of spiders, maybe this one might not be a good first catch!

The pleasure is all mine!

[[Don't worry, Emmy loves meeting new people, particularly those as helpful as you! There is nothing to excuse.]]

This is rather embarrassing, but I'm not actually sure...how to go about catching it. Would you be able to give me a few hints, Maes?

Just some small hints, though; I do love figuring out a good puzzle!

Well, do you remember how you received your first Pokemon?

[ His had been in a ball, but he's not sure if all of them came like that or if it's just a special Team Rocket thing. ]

Ah, she was in....this thing!

[[Rummaging in bag, pulling out....a Poke Ball!]]

So....does that mean I need another one of these balls for the spider?

[ He's not answering yes or no, since you did say you liked puzzles, but he will say this much: ] You should've been given a few extra when you arrived here!

[[Oh this is so exciting so exciting brb more rummaging!]]

Aha, got one! Now, tell me if I'm doing something dreadfully wrong...but other than that, no hints!

[[....just. gingerly walking up to the sniffling spider]]

....oh goodness, how do I get it to go inside.....hello? Excuse me?

[[Maybe waving the ball at it will help!]]

Do you want to go inside?

[[...so much headtilt from dat spider]]

......I don't think it understands me.

[ Oh! This is too cute. Give him a moment... ]

Maybe your Pokemon [ Whatever that thing is... Maes isn't too familiar with that species ] could help give you a hint~?

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[[n-no she's not cute she's hardcore alskjda

this spiderrrrr]]

Machi, do you have any idea?

[[Machi is also extremely amused, and makes a throwing motion.]]

...I...throw it? You mean I hit it with this thing?

[[....

HURLING THIS POKEBALL WITH THE FORCE OF A THOUSAND-]]

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[[...oh god um maybe that was a bit too hard

i-it worked, at least??]]

...oh! I....the spider is gone, and the ball...it stopped moving!

....did I catch it, Maes?

Looks like it! Congratulations!

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Well, that puzzle was no problem!

[[She'll just push the button on that pokeball to release her new-]]

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[[AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND SPIDER TO THE FACE, OH MY GOD]]

NO! Bad spider, ugh!!

[[ugh flailing and wriggling stop hugging my neck you stupid thing oh god this is disgusting]]

I think....it likes me!!

[ Okay, sorry, he really has to laugh at this. Not in a making-fun kind of way, but more in a, how-cute! kind of way... and he really did try to move it off-screen, but uh... that didn't quite happen. ]

I take it that's not a good thing?

[[OH, JUST....!!!

....oh now you're making her laugh]]

Well, it's hardly ideal...

[[....ok, so you're kind of cute up close....so derpy tho]]

Are any of your pokemon this troublesome, Maes?

[ Before he can answer, have a little Eevee happily jumping up to the windowsill behind him and then flopping on his shoulder. She sticks her face in the 'Gear for a moment. ]

Eevee!

Haha, I wouldn't say I've had to deal with any troublesome ones yet!

[[...oh well that's just adorable, isn't it

you get a cute puppy and she's stuck with this spider, brilliant]]

Wow, it's adorable! I wonder how many different types of Pokemon there are out there? In all honesty, I'm a little concerned; a friend of mine told me that I need to train mine up so they can fight these 'Gym Leaders', but....well, I hope they don't have really big creepy ones, or something!

[ Well... you have that weirdly muscular Pokemon over there... that counts for something?

Also, Eevee is just going to wag her tail and smile at you, because she likes being called adorable. ]

I've heard the first Gym Leader uses only Pokemon that fly. That doesn't sound like there's anything creepy about that.

[ He's done his research. Even though he hasn't actually challenged any gyms. ]

I don't know; there are plenty of creepy things with wings! But I suppose I should be a little more optimistic.

[[She'll just pat said muscular Pokemon on the head, while the spider makes itself comfortable in her hair.]]

I don't suppose you know much about this whole thing? With the Gym Leaders and Elite Four, and all that?

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