1st Petal // Video

[artificialrose]

I got rather fortunate. The kimono I arrived in was positively beautiful, but it's not very practical for traveling.

[This sure is a new face appearing on the network, seated at a window seat in a cafe. The way the 'Gear is positioned shows Cherrygrove outside, so it's clear he's done a little traveling. The bandana tied around his arm and the green apron he's wearing identify him as a shiny new breeder. There's a little Charmander on his shoulder, too.]

Let me introduce myself. My name is Garry- I'm a friend of Ib's if you happen to know her. We arrived in Cherrygrove not too long ago. I was hoping now that I've gotten... a little used to things, maybe someone could answer a few questions I have.

I'm apparently a "breeder", or at least that's what it seems to say in this handbook I was given. I've read through it, so I think I have a decent idea of what to do.. It seems Izzy here- [A point to the Charmander.] - is in the 'Monster' and 'Dragon' groups, right? What sort of Pokemon are good to breed in those groups? Or... if you don't know, what are your favorite to breed? Any sort of tips would be appreciated.

I got an egg not too long ago- [He adjusts the camera to show the little egg on his lap.] Cyndaquil is in the... field group, I believe. I know it doesn't match, but I thought maybe it would be for the best if I didn't jump into things right away. Pokemon being 'just friends' seems like a good start before I start to breed them.

[He'd much rather be home... But when in Rome, right?]

Also, I've heard there are some people who have been here for quite some time. If you'd like to talk, I'm curious about some things.

Comments

[artificialrose]

The people who don't like the idea of falling from enormous heights might not... I've had to deal with that happening twice now before coming here.

[Once from Mary, and then another time in that bizarre portion of the gallery with all the planets... Garry doesn't doubt he could survive a fall if it came to that, although he knows how much it hurts. Still, putting himself in needless danger- or Ib- isn't something he wants to do. Although-]

You did say it was a easier way to travel, didn't you?

[islandshore]

...Okay, you got me there.

[Heh. Fear of heights does seem pretty common, too-- he's sure there are others somewhere in this world that share similar feelings...

But yes, it is easier. As for how much...]

And if you want to put things into perspective, it takes two to three hours to fly what would take you a whole day to walk. What would normally take you months to do on foot, you can cover in just a few days.

[artificialrose]

[...Dang. You've got him interested, Riku. Extremely reluctantly interested, but interested nonetheless.]

That... does sound like it would be useful. If it were just myself, I imagine I could deal with it but I'm considerably more worried about the person I'm traveling with. She's still nine, you see... I don't want anything dangerous to happen to her.

[Not after they've just escaped something dangerous, after all.]

[islandshore]

In my experience, most Pokémon are pretty good about flying safely. You could try getting a saddle, but I think as long as you guys hang tight, it should be okay.

[Granted, he realizes that might still be a bit overwhelming, especially for a newbie.]

Otherwise, you could always grab an Onix and bulldoze your way down the routes. It's slower, but at least you'd stay low to the ground.

[artificialrose]

["Hang tight", that sure sounds like some dubious safety advice.]

I suppose we'll look into those, then. Just to be on the safe side for now... Ah, but I do thank you for telling me this.