PUZZLE 005 [GOLDENROD CITY - VIDEO/ACTION]

[snapandscoot]

VIDEO

[[The feed opens to Emmy's smiling face, shaking slightly as she adjusts the camera. She appears to be in a square of sorts, sitting on a bench under a tree.]]

Does anyone out there have any advice for when it comes to visiting the Goldenrod gym for a battle? I've heard the leader is a bit childish, and it sometimes causes problems for challengers. Any hints would be appreciated!

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ACTION

[[Her message completed, Emmy places her Pokegear in her pocket and awaits responses. Nearby, her Machamp and her Pignite are sparring. Occasionally she'll give them a word of praise or a correction, but it's clear her mind is elsewhere.

When replies come in, she turns to the side to answer them, displaying a certain reluctance to show her Pokemon on the Pokegear, focusing the camera only on herself as they spar off to the side.

Emmy isn't usually this disconnected from her Pokemon when they're training, but her thoughts have been heavy for the past couple of days, ever since she engaged in communication with an anonymous Team Rocket member. Whoever the person was, they'd unnerved her with their knowledge of her team and their current statuses. For this reason, she's not broadcasting her training session to the network at all.

It bothers her somewhat, as she hates feeling like this. She shouldn't have to hide her Pokemon; she wants to show them off! But if she's going to have any sort of advantage over this Team Rocket member, she has to keep her team a secret. Especially since they mentioned they'd be targeting her specifically. But why?]]

This is all so horribly creepy....

[[She's zapped back to reality as her Pignite goes rolling past her, the victim of a sneaky throw from her Machamp. Pushing her insecurities to the side, she decides to look forward, smiling as said Pignite manages to jump straight back into the battle. After all, isn't that what she should be doing?]]

Comments

[video]

[explosivecombat]

[Well, well; it'd been several days since Kimblee had left Emmy and Isaac to their own devices in favor of heading north toward Ecruteak City; as these badges go, he's just scored a victory against Morty, though he has yet to face Whitney. Somehow he doubts she'll be a problem.

However, even if it has been some time since he last saw Emmy in person, that hadn't been the last time he spoke to her.]

Ah, Miss Altava! Unfortunately, I haven't seen the Goldenrod gym leader in action, though I hope to within a reasonably short while; you'll have to tell me how it goes.

[He's cordial; so pleased to see her. As he always is, really.]

[video]

[snapandscoot]

[[If Emmy is pleased to see Kimblee she....

...is being really obvious about it!]]

Mr Kimblee! Hi!

[[Brb, bringing her legs up and making herself comfortable for a chat, okay!

...no really, she's....really happy to hear your voice, okay. It's been a rough few days.]]

It's so nice to see you! How are things? Is Ecruteak City as lovely as it looks? I did some research, you see, when you mentioned you were going there!

[[She's talking really fast and it's really good to see you omg can you tell]]

[video forever, okay]

[explosivecombat]

[...wow, you are really...enthusiastic right now, um.]

It is quite lovely, actually - I've been enjoying my stay here. It's rather atmospheric, for want of a better term.

I assume you made it back to Goldenrod City without incident?

[Video]

[hintcoinplz]

She cries a lot if you beat her, but her Pokemon aren't all that tough except for the Miltank-

-wait, Emmy! Does that mean you're in Goldenrod now?

[Video]

[snapandscoot]

Cries a lot....got it!

And yes! I arrived here yesterday; don't tell me you're still here, Luke?

[Video]

[hintcoinplz]

Mhm, I've been here so many times I feel like I'm going crazy!

Please tell me you're in the mood to do something fun, Emmy. I think if I have to spend one more day wandering around the outskirts of Goldenrod, I'm going to go mad!

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[derpsaboutfamily]

I've heard she uses Normal type Pokemon.

[ Trying to think of more information he could have to help you with this one. ]

I believe those tend to have a hard time attacking Ghost types?

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[snapandscoot]

Ghost types? Oh, I'm afraid I don't have any of those. But that's alright! I'm sure my Pokemon will win.

[[Also, omg Hughes :3]]

It's nice to see you, Maes!

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[derpsaboutfamily]

I'm sure they will! Type most definitely isn't everything.

[ Oh hello there~! ]

It's nice to see you as well, Emmy. I take it you're back in Goldenrod now?



[[ lololol... someone almost said 'it's nice to see you Typhie' ..... orz ]]

[video]

[darkenedgales]

Bring tissues.

[Best piece of advice ever.]

[video]

[snapandscoot]

...tissues?

[[Oh, this sounds good.]]

Do I want to know why, Crow?

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[How to put it mildly-- haha, yeah no, he's gonna be honest.]

The kid goes hysteric at her loss. You'll need those if you don't wanna watch everyone in the gym drown in the sea of her tears.

[text]

[bibliomaniac]

From what I've read, the gym leader here uses Normal types. Ghost types would have advantage, being immune to Normal type moves—with a few exceptions. Fighting types would be a good second choice, as Normal Pokémon are weak to Fighting.

[text]

[snapandscoot]

Fighting types, huh?

[[...she'll just be looking over at her two fighting types sparring over there.]]

I think I've got that downpat! Thankyou for the advice!

[text]

[bibliomaniac]

Oh, that's good. And it's just basic information... nothing special. [ oh boy her lack of social skills are showing aren't they ]

[action]

[notrueking]

[...ah. Well, he had been on his way to the Pokemon Center to heal his Oshawott again, but this was pretty intriguing. Getting to know what gets to people is always worth it, after all.]

Ah! Afternoon, Ms. Altava. It's been a while, hasn't it?

[action]

[snapandscoot]

[[...what is it with your FMA people and trying to stuff with her head, she cannot with any of you]]

Mr Bradley! I haven't seen you in a while!

[[And never in person, anyway!]]

Have you been out training?

[video]

[combat_butler]

If you want to keep Whitney-san from going into her defeat mode too badly, you should bring some sweets for her! She's quite fond of cake and candy.

[video]

[snapandscoot]

...defeat mode?

[[...oh dear.]]

What exactly does that mean? I could make her some cookies...

[Action]

[vengefulyears]

[Clive's just heading out to train for the day when he spots Emmy and her Pokémon fighting nearby. He certainly wasn't expecting to see her around, so he decides to hold off on training for a bit to go over and greet Emmy, making sure to stay away from the two sparring Pokémon as he approaches and sits on the bench.]

Emmy! I had no idea you were back in town.

[Action]

[snapandscoot]

[[....and oh my goodness, it's Big Luke in person.

Since this is the first time Emmy's actually met him in person, it's...quite an event. You grew up handsome, lad.]]

I just arrived yesterday, Luke! It's nice to meet face to face.

[[...good lord, this is tripping her out.]]

I must say, this is all quite overwhelming, seeing you....well, all grown up!

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[tensai]

Give her a peace offering after the battle! She cries a lot, too...

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[snapandscoot]

....she cries?

[[...oh, goodness...]]

Not....too badly, right?

[video]

[scientificflair]

[Oh, for the love of - ]

Back in Goldenrod already, are you?

[...well, that was quick. Really, Emmy, he doesn't see why you raised such a fuss if you were just going to be coming right back.]

[video]

[snapandscoot]

[[Well if it isn't her favourite video buddy!

....8|]]

A true lady is always punctual, Descole. Still hiding behind the screen?