[Video]/[Action]

[crouching_sin]

[The video opens with a young man in green standing with New Bark Town in the background. There's a Spiritomb next to him, as evidenced by the top of its head poking into view.]

Aha. There we are. Now, I'm to assume I've been... pulled into the world of Pokemon?

[He knows what they are at least. He's not blind to pop culture, after all.]

Interesting. Though I hope they don't expect me to go after all of the badges. I don't exactly have any interest in that sort of thing. And this creature... well, he looks handy but I don't expect him to be a powerhouse.

[The Spiritomb puffs up a bit. Hey!]

... Insubstantial creatures usually aren't. In any case, I'm wondering what my options are. If anyone more... experienced here has any suggestions, feel free to make them.

[He clicks the video off.]

[Action]

[And for those in the area of New Bark Town, Naoya is wandering around with his Spiritomb following him. The two of them don't seem to be talking, and he's not pausing to look every few seconds like a tourist, but just by the area he's in he's pretty clearly new.]

Comments

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

I have neither, and it looks like the weather might not be so good... ah, well. I'll just go on foot.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Alright. I'm over at Kanto, but I'll take the train from Saffron to Goldenrod. We can meet up in either Cherrygrove or Violet.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

If that's what you want to do. I think the two of us should be able to take care of ourselves until we meet up.

[The Spiritomb just cackles. ... Yep.]

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, I do! Since...well, it's been years I saw you!

[He glances over at the Spiritomb. Well... Naoya can probably handle himself.]

Do you want any advice for the road, or you'll be okay?

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

How many years, exactly?

[Hm...]

If you have any more advice to give, I won't turn it away.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

By this world's calendar, I'll be here for four years this April.

[It's certainly a long time for Atsuro, yet she mentions it so casually.]

If you're a trainer and not a breeder, I recommend you getting the badges. It would make travelling a lot easier, since the badges allow you to use HMs outside of battle. That includes Flying and Surfing.

The first gym leader in Johto, Falkner, uses Flying types. His team are in the level 30s, so you'll have to spend some time training your Pokemon for it. Typing wise, you need electric, rock and ice types for an type advantage over him.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

Based on the contents of my bag, I ah... don't think I'm a trainer.

[Why would he want to breed these things even. He's not sure he wants to comment on the time difference just yet.]

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

A breeder, great! That means you don't need a badge to use HMs outside of battle, so I can let you borrow mine for your Pokemon.

[Once Naoya actually get more Pokemon, anyway...]

Breeders doesn't need to challenge the gym leaders and just focus on breeding Pokemon. But there's some who like a challenge and get the prizes for winning.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

Monetary, I assume? That's helpful. Battling is the main source of income for a lot of people, hm? Though I'll have to see... what the technology level of this place is.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, but most of the time, people just look for jobs in the city. It's more reliable and consistent than searching for trainers. Or if they can do it, they can offer a service for a price.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

And have you been doing that? I hope you've been keeping your skills sharp.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Yep. I'm offering my skills for programming and if I'm not commissioned, I'm working on apps to run on the PokeGear. But most of the time, I'm working full time at whatever job I can find in the city I'm staying in.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

Full time - ah.

[Of course. Because he's not a teenager anymore.]

Are you going to be in trouble for coming to get me?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Nope! As long I finish my shift and get my pay for the week, I can stop working and travel out. They just don't like it if I leave in the middle of work.

[Let's see, January 5th is...a Monday.]

I'll have to talk to my boss and see when I can leave.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

Don't worry. I can handle myself until you show up.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Yep, I know! I'll let you know later once I get the details.

[He wouldn't doubt that Naoya can handle himself. His teacher is both smart and very resourceful. It's too bad he didn't remember, but Atsuro just know Naoya can be a good trainer.]