4TH WALL

[snapandscoot]

[[It's been an exciting day for one Emmy Altava here in Goldenrod!

Not only did she wake up to find her scooter parked neatly outside her apartment building, but it's full of fuel and working perfectly! So of course, the first thing she does (after breakfast, obviously!) is leap on top of it and start riding it around town in a manner that....might not be considered following the road rules. But she has a license! It's a license from back home but it's....still a license, right?

Oh well!

After a while, she started to feel bad that her Pokemon were being left out. It wasn't fair that they should have to sit in their Pokeballs while she had fun all over the city!

But then Emmy had a brainwave.

So if you happen to be in the streets of Goldenrod, you might see....well.

A Machamp riding a scooter.

A Machamp riding a scooter wearing a pink helmet with an excited girl on her shoulders.

A Machamp riding a scooter wearing a pink helmet with an excited girl on her shoulders TAKING ALL THE PICTURES]]

This was a fantastic idea, Machi! Go a little faster, I want to take more shots!

[[Completely oblivious to the fact that she could fall and crack her skull open, Emmy is having a marvelous time, while Machi is kind of holding on to her trainer and the scooter for dear life. Having four arms is great, sometimes.

Just wave the Emmymobile down if you want to speak to her; just expect a picture or two!]]

Comments

[snapandscoot]

[[Ooh. Gentlemanly.]]

I have, actually; about six months or so. I'm also not from here originally, but it's actually a really nice place to live, all things considered.

[[....wait wait wait...]]

Ah, if you just got here you...probably don't have any money. Hungry?

[destructivesymphony]

[He seems a bit perplexed at that, actually - what are you doing, woman.]

You shouldn't have to pay for something like that.

[snapandscoot]

Why not? It's about time I shouted someone lunch!

[[Because your older version keeps paying for her and it's getting incredibly annoying!! In a good way, but still!!]]

I'm starving, anyway!

[destructivesymphony]

...well, if you're going to insist...

[Emmy, you have just offered a soldier fresh in from a warzone actual food

that is grounds for marriage proposals in some countries because hell yes, actual food]

[snapandscoot]

Of course! Either way I'm getting something to eat, so you're more than welcome to accompany me~!

[[Emmy turns to chat to Machi, but she's....already sped off, AJ sitting behind her, giggling as always.]]

Oh, Machi...looks like I'm walking with you, Major.

[[HOPEFULLY SHE'LL REMEMBER WHERE THE BRAKE IS.....]]

[destructivesymphony]

I don't mind in the least, Miss Altava; I've no idea where we're going anyway, as I haven't had enough time to really see the city, as it were.

[...well. As little as "out of sight, out of mind" tends to actually apply to Kimblee, as nothing short of pouring bleach in his ear is going to remove that mental image, at the very least this way he doesn't have to deal with the...whatever it was that just sped off.]

[snapandscoot]

Excellent; walking with a handsome gentleman is one of my favourite things to do, anyway!

[[Strapping her camera back into its case, Emmy starts humming softly as she heads down the street.]]

I don't know what sort of food you prefer, but I know a lovely little place downtown that has huge meals for a rather decent price. I might not look it but I eat quite a bit, so!

[[Seriously, you think she'd grow a few more inches, but no. Still tiny. Oh well, at least it gives her plenty of energy when it comes to snapping pictures and kicking wolves in the face!]]

[destructivesymphony]

[He smirks a good amount at the first comment, tipping his head a bit in acknowledgement, but he doesn't respond verbally; the second has just gotten him to look at her - really look at her - and...goodness, she really is tiny, isn't she. Either way, he's more than willing to follow her, his hands buried deep in his pockets.]

What with all the oddness here, it seems almost as though one would have to - it's quite a bit to keep up with, isn't it?

[snapandscoot]

It certainly is, and I still feel like I've only scratched the surface of the place, even though I've been here for half a year!

[[Not to mention, you know. Younger versions of people she knows popping up all over the place. Fortunately she can deal with this, but it's still very weird. Next you'll be telling her that Goldenrod is secretly full of robots, or something equally ridiculous!]]

What about you, Major? You're obviously a soldier, but what do you tend to get up to in Amestris?

[destructivesymphony]

[He glances over at her as they walk; he doesn't seem bothered by the question.]

Ah, unfortunately I don't have time for much else, these days - it's a full-time job at this point, and it's not looking to let up anytime soon. It's gotten a bit more intense for us there recently.

[snapandscoot]

Oh?

[[Emmy thinks back to her conversation with the Kimblee she knows, at the Lake of Rage. He had mentioned a war that he'd had to participate in...what if....]]

What, is there a big battle going on?

[[....maybe wait for this Kimblee to fill her in before making any undue assumptions.]]

[destructivesymphony]

...something like that. Uprisings in one of the annexed regions has led to a civil war that's been carrying on for many years now; I was deployed to the front lines reasonably recently.

[snapandscoot]

Oh, that sounds...rather grim.

[[God, woman, you think? Let her just mentally berate herself for sounding so godawfully stupid. She might be too quaint for this, but she'll press on!!]]

I suppose coming here must seem like quite the vacation.

[[....not as dumb as the last comment, but come on, self....]]

[destructivesymphony]

[If he's noticed anything horribly wrong with anything she's been saying, it isn't evident in his reaction; he doesn't seem bothered at all, really.]

I suppose it isn't very pleasant thing to have to do, but it's what's required of me for work. If I wasn't prepared for such a thing, I shouldn't have joined the military to begin with.

That said, it is rather nice here, yes.

[snapandscoot]

[[It's now that Emmy realises that Major Kimblee isn't wearing gloves. Of course, he's an alchemist! As they walk, she peers at those odd symbols on his hands in a less than subtle manner.]]

Well, I've obviously never been in the military, but defending your country is quite a noble thing to do, I believe!

[[....no but those symbols tho]]

[destructivesymphony]

[He's noticed the staring.]

...indeed...

[...he's definitely noticed the staring.]

Is there something wrong, Miss Altava?

[snapandscoot]

A-Ah, sorry, it's just...well, the Kimblee I know also has those symbols on his hands, but he wears gloves all the time and...well, I just find them fascinating, that's all.

[[What's a good word....what is a good word...um....]]

They're...cool! I think they're very cool symbols, Major!

[destructivesymphony]

"Cool"...?

[What does he do with this - ]

Well, either way, that's...a very kind thing for you to say, Miss Altava, thank you. I've personally never cared to keep them covered - might I ask why this person you know does that?

[snapandscoot]

[[Should she ask should she ask should she ask-]]

I'm not really all that sure; I think the main reason is the fact that he can't use his alchemy here in Johto.

[[Oh come on it's on topic just ask]]

...on that note, I was wondering...

[[JUST ASK]]

I don't....suppose your alchemy works here, does it? It's just that I've wanted to see it ever since Mr Kimblee mentioned it, and I...!

[[....well at least she asked!]]

[destructivesymphony]

He can't...?

[That's interesting; he can't say that he knows why, though perhaps one of the circles was damaged...in that case, he can see where he would want to keep them covered for the time being as well.

However, he certainly knows by now that his own alchemy is still fully functional.]

Well, at any rate, mine does work here, yes. Would you like a demonstration?

[snapandscoot]

Oh, really?! I'd absolutely love one, Major Kimblee! If you don't mind!!

[[CANNOT

CONTAIN

QUAINT EXCITEMENT]]

[destructivesymphony]

[...s-so quaint tho]

Has he explained to you what these particular arrays are capable of?

[snapandscoot]

Ah, I think he mentioned....something along the lines of destruction, but I don't remember any specifics. Whatever it is, I'm just keen to see real alchemy!

[[no but

s-so curious tho]]

[destructivesymphony]

Let's say that it's not something I can do in town without causing an incident. Shall we find somewhere a bit less densely packed?

[snapandscoot]

There's a quiet route just north of the city; come with me, I'll show you!

[[Let her grab your hand and practically drag you toward the route okay!]]

I can't wait to see!