snapandscoot | PUZZLE 005 [GOLDENROD CITY

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?]]

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[[...her answer to that is directly proportional to the chance of Elicia photos]]

I...would love that, actually. I could use a bit of tea and a chat! Where are you at present?

[ So, 200% yes? ]

My home in Goldenrod. I've got some tea here, or I could come meet you somewhere. Your choice.

[[sobbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb]]

Well, if you don't mind me intruding...

[ If you distract him with tales of Kimblee before he has the chance to start, you might be able to stay away from those pictures... ]

It wouldn't be intruding at all!

[[Well, she has a few interesting Kimblee!tales to tell you....~~your little girl is all grown up, Hughes~~]]

Well then, just send me the address and I'll be right over!

[ Oh dear...

Also, just texted you the address! ]

There you go!

[[And she is now at your door!]]

Permission to enter?

[ He's already started boiling water for tea! Opening the door, with Elsie trailing behind him. ]

It's good too see you! [ Yes, he's said that before. But he means in person, this time. ] Come on in!

[ It's clean inside. ... Pretty hard to mess up an apartment that barely has any furniture. ]

[[...this is so nice, she cannot.]]

It's lovely of you to invite me over, Hughes; it's been a rough few days, so I could use the company!

Did you need any help preparing the tea?

[ He shakes his head and gestures toward a small table. There's enough room for two people to sit comfortably, and there's already a small tray with honey, sugar, and milk set in the middle. ]

Nope! It's almost ready! Gracia loves tea, so I've actually become quite talented at preparing it, if I do say so myself.

[ He's doing it with actual tea leaves and everything. Aren't you proud of him? ]

[[.....my god, so proud, Hughes.]]

Ah, Gracia is your wife, isn't she? She must be a very lucky woman!

[[And she will seat herself, giving Elsie a pat as she does!]]

So tell me, how have you been since we last met up? A few things have happened with me!

[ Be glad his hands are full preparing tea... ]

Yes! My beautiful wife Gracia~ She's made me the luckiest man, so I should really return the favor, don't you think~?

[ Bringing the teapot with two cups over to the table. Wait a little while for it to seep though, before pouring. ]

I've been well! Just staying here, and training, mostly. Ah, yes. I've heard about... what happened with Kimblee. He's alright now?

[[That was her strategy 8|]]

Oh yes, he made a full recovery! Isaac and I were quite concerned about him.

[[And don't you worry, she knows to give it time to brew! :> She appreciates the gesture, ok.]]

I spoke to him earlier, and he appears to be fine. It still amazes me that you two know each other from home! It's good that you both have friends here.

[ ... he... wouldn't exactly call Kimblee a friend... ]

There are actually quite a few from Amestris here! I was surprised by the number. You've got friends here as well?

[[what are you talking about, you're clearly bffs]]

I do, actually; quite a few! And I've managed to make a couple along the way~

[[/wink!]]

Although the citizens of London are rather outnumbered by those from Amestris! It's really quite fascinating!

[ Yes... of course... Maes is totally the president of the Kimblee fanclub. ~~Archer's vice president and Isaac is the sexy secretary... oh hey, we're missing a treasurer. Care to join us, Emmy?~~ ]

This world never cease to amaze me, that's for sure!

[[~~She may even break out a cheerleader outfit, Mr President!~~]]

How do you and Mr Kimblee know each other, anyway?

[ ~~Excellent... this will be the best fanclub~~ ]

Hmm? We both served in a war together about six years ago.

....a war?

[[Wait wait wait, hold up for a sec!]]

You two fought in a war?!

[ Blink, blink. ... Did he say something wrong here? ]

Yes... about six years ago, I believe. It's part of being in the military, I'm afraid.

Oh, wow I....I suppose that's true.

[[....no, no curiousity come back here don't run away]]

....was it a particularly bad one?

[ Taking a minute to collect his thoughts before nodding. ]

It was a large-scale civil war. I believe the conflict itself lasted about seven years before it was finally settled. The entire Eastern area of Amestris was a war zone.

...good lord, that's terrible.

[[And she's being sincere; it's not exactly a pleasant topic, is it?]]

If you don't want to talk about it, we don't have to. I've plenty of other things to discuss!

It was... a long time ago. [ Have an optimistic smile ] A lot has changed since then, thankfully.

But perhaps we should move on to a more recent topic!

I think we should, yes!

[[...thankfully, good lord]]

How are your Pokemon going?

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