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!

Comments

[snapandscoot]

[[Of course! :>]]

What, in the military? What a coincidence! I would've never have thought you two knew each other!

Perhaps we could all have tea together sometime!

[snapandscoot]

Goldenrod City, huh? It's been a while since I went shopping...I might have to look into that!

Oh, how terribly rude of me, I haven't introduced myself! I'm Emmy Altava!

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ He has to keep himself from laughing out loud at that image. So have a really broad grin instead... because this is kind of priceless. ]

I would not mind that!

[carefreeme]

[ There is a very short pause. Thoughtful, taking only a split second. Miyako's not normally the type to ask</> but... ]

Hey, shopping is no fun by yourself, right? Name's Miyako Miyamura! Maybe we could go shopping together or something.

[snapandscoot]

[[She is oblivious! This all just sounds lovely to her!]]

Oh, good! I'm sure Mr Kimblee won't mind, especially since you two are friends!

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Well, he never said that, exactly. And he's fairly sure Kimblee would mind. Buuuut... technicalities. ]

You'll have to let me know when it happens, then!

Ah! But for now, I believe I owe you some tea.

[snapandscoot]

[[Technicalities indeed 8D]]

I most certainly will! It'll be lovely, having tea with my new friends!

And speaking of which, I certainly won't turn down a cup right about now! I need it!

[derpsaboutfamily]

We certainly can't keep you from getting the tea you need now, can we~?

I believe there's a nice eatery a little further down that way [ cue pointing here ] that offers a large array of teas as well.

[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.

[paladinlost]

Hmm...

[He looks at her team thoughtfully.]

...You Abra should be fine once it evolves and learns more attacks; on the other hand, your Nidorina will do better if she does not evolve yet. But your Spinarak will be in trouble.

[foolishwren]

Psh, 'course I have.

I totally kicked his ass.

_{[... You know, the second time around.]}

[snapandscoot]

It's lovely to meet you, Miyako-

[[sh-shopping?

...omg she hasn't gone shopping in ages much less with someone else

do you mind if she sparkles at you for a moment]]

Ah, I'd love that!

[snapandscoot]

[[Brb, notebook!]]

Alright, so I'll train up Abby but hold back on Nida! And poor Bug and Machi are just not designed to take on those birds. Got it!

Thanks so much for your advice; it's really helpful! I think I'm on the right track for solving this puzzle!

[snapandscoot]

[[.....seriously man you must be a machine, my god]]

You've certainly made very good time! Have you battled many trainers? Ah, how's the...

[[.....brb, she looked this up on her Pokegear....]]

...the Skarmory!

[snapandscoot]

Ah, really? You couldn't possibly give me some hints, could you? I don't have any hint coins with me but I'll make it up to you!

[[SERIOUSLY A HINT OR TWO WOULD BE AWESOME RIGHT NOW....]]

[snapandscoot]

Then it sounds like a date! You can tell me about your family back home!

[derpsaboutfamily]

[ Family...? What family? He totally never talks about this family of his... ]

This way, then!

[ He's leading the way. It really isn't that far. These towns are all really really tiny. But first, ]

Why don't you tell me a little about your family, Emmy?

[ 'Cause, uh... his might take a while. ]

[paladinlost]

You're welcome. Does this mean that you are a relatively recent arrival?

[notrueking]

[...it's an apt description tbh]

I battled all the trainers I met on the way here. Some were certainly more... enthusiastic than others.

[man, what was with that Joey kid? he seemed really adamant about the whole phone number thing... oh well, it's not a big deal.







OR SO HE THINKS]

Anyway, she's doing quite well. She hasn't exactly had trouble with much of anything so far, so I'm hoping it'll stay that way.

[snapandscoot]

[[GOOD THING HE HAS NO PROBLEM WITH KIDS WHO MAKE INFURIATING NOISES, OR ANYTHING....]]

You're very lucky to have received such a powerful Pokemon, then! Mine aren't going too badly.

Have you managed to catch any others? It seems hard at first, but once you get the hang of it it's really quite simple!

[[just don't like. knock the pokemon out by kicking it in the face

feels bad man]]

[snapandscoot]

My family? Well, there isn't too much to tell, I'm afraid! But my uncle has been teaching me martial arts since I was a little girl. I've gotten rather good under his tutelage!

[[Ooh, this does look like a nice place!]]</font. Anyway, Maes, what about you? You must miss yours quite terribly. I'm not worried about my uncle; he's used to me running off for months at a time, haha!

[snapandscoot]

Fairly recent, yes! Violet City is my first major regional centre. I'd planned to grab the badge and go but it looks like my plans have been derailed somewhat! I'll have to stay here for a bit while I train up Abby.

Oh, how rude of me! My name is Emmy Altava. I'm very grateful for your help!

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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!

[paladinlost]

That'd explain it. It took my own team three months before we reached a level that could compensate for our lack of type advantage.

[Including two spent in Cherrygrove. He can't even look at the place anymore.]

My name is Cecil. Cecil Harvey. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[derpsaboutfamily]

Oh! Martial arts? I'm no good at anything like that, but I'd love to see you one of these days!

[ They're getting seated now. Aaaaaand... Maes is pulling out the photo album that he got over Christmas. ... He does carry that thing around everywhere in that handy dandy bag he was given. ]

Ah! Well, I've got a beautiful wife and a little girl!

[ HERE, WE'LL START ON THE FIRST PAGE. ]

See? That's them right there! Isn't she cuuuute?